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Environment & Energy Department Of Energy Deletes 1,662 Webpages On Home Energy Efficiency, Energy Standards Since July 3rd 191,485 552

Liberal YouTubers Seth Meyers - Trump Criticizes Leaders of Iran and Accuses Them of Lying - Monologue 7/15/2026 121,639 159

Cable News Clips Freudian slip? Blanche on Trump ties: 'I'm his lawyer -- was his lawyer' - The Moment - MS NOW 76,151 101

Israel/Palestine Israel's relentless attacks on Gaza aim to prevent Palestinian recovery & pave the way for permanent occupation. 145,725 237

Public Transportation and Smart Growth The Newest Vegas Loop Stations Will Blow Your Mind 4,895 102

Omaha Steve's Labor Group The case for tripling union membership 18,157 261

Veterans Hegseth wants all service personnel over 30 tested for their testosterone level 12,518 163

Foreign Affairs Ukraine blitzes 19 Russian tankers overnight, with 136 vessels hit in ten days in huge blow to Putin 58,083 221

Health US FDA approves Celcuity's breast cancer drug 39,562 275

Economy BlackRock climbs after second-quarter earnings beat forecasts and assets reach record levels (BLK) 102,247 393

LGBT Civil Rights and Activism Remembering SAM NEILL who railed against 'constipated' anti-LGBTQ+ leaders 2,114 169

Drug Policy More complaining about Ambien 3,622 119

Cannabis archaeologist Flint Dibble fires up a doob, discusses ancient drugs and The Odyssey 12,384 314

Single Payer Health Systems Not even doctors are exempt from the absurdity of medical bills in the US - Doctor hit with surprise $57,000 bill 1,141 94

Occupy Underground What a strange "strong economy" - Foreclosure Inquiries Reach Highest Level Since 2020 11,244 319

Activist Headquarters Stop the GUARD Act and age verification laws worldwide (Free Software Foundation) 5,178 255

Media Takes by Jamelle Bouie: What is there to say about Lindsay Graham? 5,594 138

Women's Rights & Issues Annie Londonderry... first woman to bicycle around the world 17,231 280

Civil Liberties DOJ filed notices on Thursday night that it will be appealing the preliminary injunctions issued in NY and California. 6,741 246

National Security & Defense Navy identifies missing sailor following massive search in Arabian Sea 17,781 139

Religion Why Pope Leo excommunicated members of the Society of St. Pius X DW News 328,502 318

Race & Ethnicity Dignity amidst the White Patriots. . . 1,310 84

Gun Control & RKBA Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii gun restriction 214,070 370

Education 1,700 Free Online Courses from Top Universities (From Open Culture) PLUS 200 Free Textbooks (WAIT, even more. See below) 15,419 252

Campaigns Jasmine Clark, microbiologist headed to Congress 8,459 140

Disability ProPublica wants to hear about your experience... 1,885 109

Election Reform Akayla Gardner on MS NOW 3,127 191

Social Security & Medicare Social Security Crisis, A Town Elon Musk Cut Off From Social Security: More Perfect Union 2,133 138

Pro-Choice More Than Half of States Now Cover Doula Care Under Medicaid 3,827 134

Poverty On poor people using SNAP benefits for simple pleasures. . . 1,332 111

Gun Control Reform Activism Trump and protection from shooters: arm himself like teachers are told to do 14,586 196

Congress GUARD Act: A bill that bans kids from using AI chatbots is gaining momentum 5,229 117

Democrats SCOTUS 8,016 160

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