See also:
BBC News -- Talking Point Online discussions, links to related news stories from the British Broadcasting Co. Topics range from serious to trivial. http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/talking_point/default.stm
The Cyber I A forum discussion site with an emphasis on news, political discussion, and current events. http://members.tripod.com/the_cyber_i/
DebateGate Spirited site with 10 distinct forums with more on the way. Designed around the Yahoo Clubs format without the annoying ads. http://www.debategate.com
Drudge Forum Message board that covers news, journalism, politics and topics related to the Drudge Report. http://www.drudgeforum.com/
Guardian Unlimited Talk Talkboards about general and topical news such as sports, football, politics, film, travel and books. http://www.guardian.co.uk/index/talk/0,,162311,00.html
IRCPolitics.org Political discussion on the internet. Interactive Realtime chat, news page and bulletin board. http://www.ircpolitics.org
Lobby-It.Com Have your say about any issue that bothers you. Talk online about your concerns in our chat room. http://lobby-it.com
Lucianne.com Forum for posting and discussion of current news items of a political bent. Includes selections by columnist Lucianne Goldberg. http://www.lucianne.com/
MSNBC Theme/Focus: current affairs. Registration Information: users choose author names on the fly (no usernames or passwords). Discussion Structure: linear. http://www.msnbc.com/bbs/default.asp?0dm=O227O
National Public Radio (NPR) Theme/Focus: current affairs. Topic Selection: users can start new discussions, but topics are pre-determined. Author Names: users must select a username and password before starting a new discussion or replying to an existing one. Discussion Structure: linear. http://www.npr.org/yourturn/
News & Views Exchange Central Message board for journalists to exchange the latest international news and views as well as topical professional issues. [English, Russian] http://www.newsbee.org
Newsbull.com News Links, Issue Forums, Blogs, Columnist, Politics http://www.newsbull.com
OmniNerd Describing itself as a habitat for the collaborative nerd. Focal point for discussion on current affairs and a range of topics. http://www.omninerd.com/
Poynter Forums A variety of e-mail discussion lists on various journalism-related topics. http://www.poynter.org/forum/topics.asp
Pravda.ru Forums Online discussion forum, not connected with the Pravda newspaper. http://engforum.pravda.ru/
Quest For Answers In Modern Times A forum for people of all cultures and faiths to share experiences, questions, knowledge, and theory regarding global society, current events, politics, and Islam. This is an informal discussion welcoming views of all faiths and lifestyles. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aQuestForAnswersInModernTimes/
SMS Australia Mobile, wireless technology, cellular, SMS news and information portal for the Australian community. http://www.sms-australia.com
Stossel, John Discussion forum on the topics of the controversial ABC investigative reporter's documentaries. http://abcnews.go.com/2020/ABCNEWSSpecial/
Survival Resources News Daily Survival and preparedness resources and news, opinion and on-going discussions on these subjects and current events. Of interest to the survivalist/prearedness and patriotic communities. http://members.boardhost.com/SRNDBOARD
Thinking Points Provides an analysis of current and ongoing situations in the world. http://thinkingpoints.thengia.org
Volconvo Debate Forums A forum featuring political, breaking news, religious and other topics. http://www.volconvo.com/
World Affairs Board Forum for social, economic and political issues as well as military equipment, strategy and issues. http://www.worldaffairsboard.com/
World News Forums Discuss a wide variety of news, sport, technology. http://www.worldnewsforums.com/
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