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1. Should a Florida Court Be Able to Force a Three-Year-Old Boy to Get Circumcised?

   By Rayne, May 18, 2014   

   • circumcision
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   • dsayers
   • May 18, 2014

2. Thousands of Toddlers Are Medicated for A.D.H.D.

   By Alan C., May 19, 2014
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   • Snafui
   • May 20, 2014

3. 1 in 5 Children Live in Poverty in U.S.

   By Alan C., June 4, 2014
   • 4 replies
   • 785 views
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   • WizWom
   • June 10, 2014

4. The truth about the Iraq mess

   By J-William, June 18, 2014
   • 4 replies
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   • Brentb
   • June 19, 2014

5. Federal Gov’t Sues Wisconsin Company, Says English-Language Requirement is 'Discrimination'

   By Alan C., July 2, 2014
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   • corpus mentium
   • July 3, 2014

6. Man Faces Possible Jail Time for Wind Turbine

   By Alan C., July 8, 2014
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   • RandR10
   • July 17, 2014

7. Cop Detains Family on Way to Emergency Room

   By Alan C., July 25, 2014
   • 4 replies
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   • Coinflip
   • July 26, 2014

8. NSA Spying Could Cost US Tech Firms Billions

   By Alan C., July 29, 2014
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   • luxfelix
   • June 9, 2015

9. You guys I'm so disgusted right now....

   By CallMeViolet, July 31, 2014
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   • CallMeViolet
   • July 31, 2014

10. Britain is to get its first NHS-funded national sperm bank to make it easier for lesbian couples and single women to have children

    By AlesD, August 7, 2014
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    • MMX2010
    • August 9, 2014

11. Police use tear gas on protesters in Missouri

    By hannahbanana, August 14, 2014
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    • hannahbanana
    • August 16, 2014

12. War with Russia coming?

    By J-William, August 30, 2014
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    • RandR10
    • August 31, 2014

13. Nato to create high-readiness force to counter Russian threat

    By VolT, September 1, 2014   

    • Nato
    • Russia
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      • Russia
      • Nato Expansion
    • 4 replies
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    • Pendrokar
    • September 3, 2014

14. What do you think of this video/campaign that's making money off of Michael Brown's death?

    By AnarchoCarpetalist, September 17, 2014   

    • Ferguson
    • Racism
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      • Racism
      • white guilt
      • Social Justice Warrior
      • SJW
      • Michael Brown
      • Race
      • white people
    • 4 replies
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    • Josh F
    • September 17, 2014

15. Housewives and suppression by patriarchy?

    By PGP, September 23, 2014   

    • Quiver movement
    • housewives
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      • housewives
      • Thom Hartmann
    • 4 replies
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    • PGP
    • September 23, 2014

16. Spanking on American Dad

    By Mister Mister, October 5, 2014
    • 4 replies
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    • JordanS
    • October 14, 2014

17. A cartoonist's response to Adrian Peterson's child beating.

    By Travis, October 7, 2014
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    • SamuelS
    • October 7, 2014

18. Oil prices plunge

    By NumberSix, October 15, 2014
    • 4 replies
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    • Sal9000
    • October 27, 2014

19. A Festivus Miracle!

    By Wuzzums, December 25, 2014   

    • festivus
    • anonymous
    • (and 3 more)

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      • anonymous
      • north korea
      • sony
      • the interview
    • 4 replies
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    • cdc3rd
    • December 26, 2014

20. japanese hotel to be robot-staffed

    By AccuTron, February 6, 2015
    • 4 replies
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    • AccuTron
    • February 7, 2015

21. Golden Nugget Casino sues clients to get money back

    By st434u, February 13, 2015
    • 4 replies
    • 1k views
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    • Jer
    • February 21, 2015

22. Police Say Tasering 8-Year-Old Native American Girl Was Justified

    By iHuman, February 17, 2015
    • 4 replies
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    • BD91
    • February 19, 2015

23. a new mental illness for a new year

    By madog marcek, February 19, 2015   

    • illness
    • drugs
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      • drugs
      • FDA
    • 4 replies
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    • aliasneo
    • February 26, 2015

24. Pope Francis says not paying taxes is a terribly grave sin

    By st434u, February 21, 2015
    • 4 replies
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    • st434u
    • February 27, 2015

25. Why 40-Year-Old Tech Is Still Running America’s Air Traffic Control

    By Alan C., February 27, 2015
    • 4 replies
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    • Snafui
    • February 27, 2015

26. He Lived Long and Prospered.

    By iHuman, February 27, 2015
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    • J. D. Stembal
    • February 28, 2015

27. Texas town fires their local PD...and surprise surprise!

    By Spider, March 4, 2015
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    • Spider
    • March 10, 2015

28. Russell Brand Launches Into Rant AGAINST Comic Relief

    By FreedomPhilosophy, March 19, 2015   

    • Russell Brand
    • 4 replies
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    • bootoo
    • March 25, 2015

29. Online bullying, and Monica Lewinsky

    By utopian, March 23, 2015
    • 4 replies
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    • fractional slacker
    • April 1, 2015

30. More U.S. Women Are Going Childless

    By Alan C., April 8, 2015
    • 4 replies
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    • drkmdn
    • April 11, 2015

31. China starts to RANK its own citizens, even by online activities

    By Anuojat, May 2, 2015
    • 4 replies
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    • Anuojat
    • May 4, 2015

32. Grexit!

    By SigmaTau, July 8, 2015   

    • greek exit
    • 4 replies
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    • Alan C.
    • July 8, 2015

33. 7 Countries Near Bankruptcy

    By Alan C., August 5, 2015
    • 4 replies
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    • mlsv2f
    • August 5, 2015

34. Report: Hugo Chávez daughter is richest Venezuelan

    By Alan C., August 12, 2015
    • 4 replies
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    • Djoop
    • August 18, 2015

35. San Francisco uses paint to fight public urination

    By Alan C., August 13, 2015
    • 4 replies
    • 970 views
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    • AccuTron
    • August 18, 2015

36. "Speed Debating" - Spewing Assertions / Facts Trumps Arguments

    By shnugwa, August 28, 2015   

    • speed
    • debate
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      • debate
      • america
      • idiocracy
      • policy
      • argument
    • 4 replies
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    • AncapFTW
    • September 15, 2015

37. Stefan's Video: "What Pisses Me Off About Bryce Williams and The Virginia Shooting" is FUCKED UP!

    By ClearConscience, August 29, 2015   

    • race
    • 4 replies
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    • ClearConscience
    • September 2, 2015

38. Why don't refugees go to Gulf Countries?

    By Spumoni, September 13, 2015   

    • Asylum seekers
    • Refugees
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      • Asylum seekers
      • Refugees
      • Gulf Countries
      • No asylum in the gulf
    • 4 replies
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    • Donnadogsoth
    • September 13, 2015

39. USA currently requires an overwhelming majority of compliance? I don't think so.

    By Magnetic Synthesizer, September 15, 2015
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    • shirgall
    • September 23, 2015

40. Gun Control Arguments

    By Susana, October 8, 2015   

    • bigpharma
    • guns
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      • genocide museum in Hawaii
    • 4 replies
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    • dsayers
    • October 9, 2015

41. Democrats demand new gun-control while surrounded by armed guards

    By Alan C., October 9, 2015
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    • shirgall
    • October 15, 2015

42. Why the Ukraine Crisis Is the West’s Fault.

    By Flying, October 14, 2015
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    • The Sage of Main Street
    • October 23, 2015

43. [UK] Investigatory Powers Bill: ISPs to keep 1yr of your browsing history

    By Alan C., November 5, 2015
    • 4 replies
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    • ResidingOnEarth
    • November 15, 2015

44. Obama's Latest 'Kill List' Policy - Imminent Doesn't Mean 'Soon', Anymore

    By Individualize, February 7, 2013
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    • Individualize
    • February 10, 2013

45. Clinical Trial Studies Reparenting Psychopaths with Schema Therapy

    By STer, February 23, 2013
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    • STer
    • October 8, 2013

46. Maxine Waters: 'Over 170 Million Jobs Could Be Lost' Due To Sequestration

    By Nick Coons, March 3, 2013
    • 3 replies
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    • cvramen
    • March 3, 2013

47. Hundreds of pets, protected species killed by federal agency

    By Alan C., March 13, 2013
    • 3 replies
    • 930 views
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    • nathanm
    • March 18, 2013

48. GoldMoney introduces small bar registration and delivery.

    By Magenta, March 14, 2013
    • 3 replies
    • 995 views
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    • Guest
    • July 25, 2013

49. Louie Gohmert (R-TX): ‘Vietnam Was Winnable’

    By Alan C., March 15, 2013
    • 3 replies
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    • pretzelogik
    • March 16, 2013

50. The heist on european savers (Cypriot) has begun.

    By PatrickC, March 18, 2013
    • 3 replies
    • 975 views
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    • Existing Alternatives
    • March 18, 2013