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Music Appreciation
Jethro Tull - Thick As A Brick (Live 1977)
By Mousetoescamper - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago
Jethro Tull - Thick As A Brick (Live 1977)
By Mousetoescamper - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
mass shooting at water park. Michigan
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago
mass shooting at water park. Michigan
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Supreme Court may 'split hairs', 'kick as late as possible' Trump immunity decision: legal analyst - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago
Supreme Court may 'split hairs', 'kick as late as possible' Trump immunity decision: legal analyst - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
Missouri abortion ban wasn't about lawmakers imposing religious beliefs, judge says
By In It to Win It - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago
Missouri abortion ban wasn't about lawmakers imposing religious beliefs, judge says
By In It to Win It - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
Dementia J. Trump on taking a cognitive test 🤣
By Nevilledog - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago
Dementia J. Trump on taking a cognitive test 🤣
By Nevilledog - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
2nd tweet-- cassowary, the most dangerous bird in the world, by far.
By tblue37 - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago
2nd tweet-- cassowary, the most dangerous bird in the world, by far.
By tblue37 - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Amber Woodhouse "Lullaby of Birdland" (just came across this)
By NowsTheTime - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago
Amber Woodhouse "Lullaby of Birdland" (just came across this)
By NowsTheTime - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
Johnson says House will go to court for Biden recordings after DOJ says it won't prosecute AG Garland
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago
Johnson says House will go to court for Biden recordings after DOJ says it won't prosecute AG Garland
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago
General Discussion
Supreme Court's abortion pill ruling puts new focus on conservative Trump judge in Texas
By In It to Win It - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago
Supreme Court's abortion pill ruling puts new focus on conservative Trump judge in Texas
By In It to Win It - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Convicted Felon vetting VP hopefuls to see if they've committed any Crimes.
By MagaSmash - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago
Convicted Felon vetting VP hopefuls to see if they've committed any Crimes.
By MagaSmash - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 11 hrs ago
Photography
NIGHT view of today's waxing gibbous moon
By Mousetoescamper - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago
NIGHT view of today's waxing gibbous moon
By Mousetoescamper - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
What is your favorite type of potato chip--Kettle, Plain. Ridge, BBQ or some other flavor? Mine is Kettle.
By debm55 - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago
What is your favorite type of potato chip--Kettle, Plain. Ridge, BBQ or some other flavor? Mine is Kettle.
By debm55 - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
David Bowie - Sound and Vision (Live 2002)
By Mousetoescamper - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago
David Bowie - Sound and Vision (Live 2002)
By Mousetoescamper - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
NY-16: Progressive Democrats Scramble to Save One of Their Stars From Defeat
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago
NY-16: Progressive Democrats Scramble to Save One of Their Stars From Defeat
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
Inflation / greed 101.............
By turbinetree - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago
Inflation / greed 101.............
By turbinetree - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
Jessica Valenti - Men: It's time to stand up on abortion rights
By Nevilledog - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago
Jessica Valenti - Men: It's time to stand up on abortion rights
By Nevilledog - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
There's a more important test that Trump needs to take
By jmowreader - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago
There's a more important test that Trump needs to take
By jmowreader - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Supreme Court Buries CODED MESSAGE in RULING - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago
Supreme Court Buries CODED MESSAGE in RULING - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago
Photography
Tonight, I am in downtown Los Angeles.
By CaliforniaPeggy - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago
Tonight, I am in downtown Los Angeles.
By CaliforniaPeggy - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
Kari Lake was keynote speaker at the Idaho GOP convention
By jmowreader - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago
Kari Lake was keynote speaker at the Idaho GOP convention
By jmowreader - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
Church and State not separate in djt's fascist theocracy
By Jrose - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago
Church and State not separate in djt's fascist theocracy
By Jrose - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
You all ask funny questions about dentists
By PCIntern - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago
You all ask funny questions about dentists
By PCIntern - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Willis Alan Ramsey - Satin Sheets
By steelyboo - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago
Willis Alan Ramsey - Satin Sheets
By steelyboo - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Drug Prices Will Increase Unless This Senator Can Stop Big Pharma w/ Bernie Sanders - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago
Drug Prices Will Increase Unless This Senator Can Stop Big Pharma w/ Bernie Sanders - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago
Washington
Caught in a crossfire. Franklin investigation reveals employee toll of political fights
By Sewa - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago
Caught in a crossfire. Franklin investigation reveals employee toll of political fights
By Sewa - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Some CEOs have 'Trump-nesia': Scaramucci comments on Trump's latest meeting with company leaders - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago
Some CEOs have 'Trump-nesia': Scaramucci comments on Trump's latest meeting with company leaders - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 12 hrs ago
General Discussion
Latest Polls Show UK Conservatives Headed for Election Wipeout
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Latest Polls Show UK Conservatives Headed for Election Wipeout
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
If you have Facebook, watch this clip. Student is just a wee bit too elated about graduating.
By Baitball Blogger - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
If you have Facebook, watch this clip. Student is just a wee bit too elated about graduating.
By Baitball Blogger - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Humor
Basil Fawlty going insane on his car.
By Different Drummer - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Basil Fawlty going insane on his car.
By Different Drummer - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
No, money isn't everything
By senseandsensibility - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
No, money isn't everything
By senseandsensibility - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
Rightwing conference in Detroit is canceled after police respond to dispute
By marmar - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Rightwing conference in Detroit is canceled after police respond to dispute
By marmar - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
2nd tweet--Gorilla mother shows off her baby
By tblue37 - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
2nd tweet--Gorilla mother shows off her baby
By tblue37 - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Erroll Garner was born today 103 years ago
By DJ Porkchop - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Erroll Garner was born today 103 years ago
By DJ Porkchop - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Love and Grief: Katie Phang remembers her father and honors dads this Father's Day - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Love and Grief: Katie Phang remembers her father and honors dads this Father's Day - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Katie Phang: Trump gag order should stay 'completely intact' ahead of first presidential debate - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Katie Phang: Trump gag order should stay 'completely intact' ahead of first presidential debate - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Chris Whitley - Living With The Law / Big Sky Country
By steelyboo - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Chris Whitley - Living With The Law / Big Sky Country
By steelyboo - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Birders
Female Hummingbird eating fire ash to get calcium for egg production
By Donkees - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Female Hummingbird eating fire ash to get calcium for egg production
By Donkees - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
The way the game works is whoever LOSES, nonetheless accepts the outcome
By Model35mech - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
The way the game works is whoever LOSES, nonetheless accepts the outcome
By Model35mech - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
General Discussion
Jeffries with the smack down, at the House podium, asking the FecklessFuks... Just: W.T.F.F. ?!!
By Pluvious - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Jeffries with the smack down, at the House podium, asking the FecklessFuks... Just: W.T.F.F. ?!!
By Pluvious - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
New footage captures dramatic rescue of Israeli hostage Noa Argamani - CBS News
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
New footage captures dramatic rescue of Israeli hostage Noa Argamani - CBS News
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
Movies
3 days of the condor......Robert Redford and Faye Dunaway
By a kennedy - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
3 days of the condor......Robert Redford and Faye Dunaway
By a kennedy - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 13 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Professor of Rock: One Comment Destroyed the Band Quiet Riot Overnight!
By TheBlackAdder - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Professor of Rock: One Comment Destroyed the Band Quiet Riot Overnight!
By TheBlackAdder - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
OUTRAGEOUS: Trump Wants Military To Revolt
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
OUTRAGEOUS: Trump Wants Military To Revolt
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Another Close encounter with a Cassowary. Only in Australia
By tblue37 - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Another Close encounter with a Cassowary. Only in Australia
By tblue37 - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Tresor's Treasures - 30 years of Berlin's finest techno
By Celerity - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Tresor's Treasures - 30 years of Berlin's finest techno
By Celerity - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about subs, Jaws, and media coverage....
By TexasTowelie - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about subs, Jaws, and media coverage....
By TexasTowelie - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Joe Henry - Ohio Air Show Plane Crash
By steelyboo - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Joe Henry - Ohio Air Show Plane Crash
By steelyboo - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Tampa transgender woman qualifies to run for state House seat
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Tampa transgender woman qualifies to run for state House seat
By RandySF - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
Apple Podcast: Jon Stewart on AI Fears, Election Plans, and 'Daily Show' End Date
By Swede - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Apple Podcast: Jon Stewart on AI Fears, Election Plans, and 'Daily Show' End Date
By Swede - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Rep. Pressley: 'It's been nothing but chaos, callousness and contempt' - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Rep. Pressley: 'It's been nothing but chaos, callousness and contempt' - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
MSNBC calls new Senate investigation into Jared Kushner "relevant"
By senseandsensibility - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
MSNBC calls new Senate investigation into Jared Kushner "relevant"
By senseandsensibility - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Princess Kate makes first public appearance post-cancer diagnosis - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Princess Kate makes first public appearance post-cancer diagnosis - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Clarence Thomas is corrupt - end of story': Rep. Jasmine Crockett - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
'Clarence Thomas is corrupt - end of story': Rep. Jasmine Crockett - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
General Discussion
BBC Presents: The MAGA Morons Of America
By LiberalLovinLug - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
BBC Presents: The MAGA Morons Of America
By LiberalLovinLug - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'This is an extreme Republican party now'- Rep. Eric Swalwell on the state of the GOP - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
'This is an extreme Republican party now'- Rep. Eric Swalwell on the state of the GOP - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Lighthouse - One Fine Morning
By rogerballard - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Lighthouse - One Fine Morning
By rogerballard - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 14 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Cable News Clips
Ukraine peace summit gets underway with over 90 countries - DW NewsHow Russia is trying to sabotage the Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland - DW News
Milwaukee Mayor: Trump insulting the city isn't a smart political strategy - PoliticsNation - MSNBC
Latest Breaking News
Jimmy Carter, 99, Is No Longer Awake Every Day, Grandson Says: 'He's Experiencing the World as Best He Can'
Tuesday - People
Tuesday - People
Rudy Giuliani resists appointment of financial watchdog, claims 'possible' 9/11-linked 'disease,'
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Chiquita funded Colombian terrorists for years. A jury now says the firm is liable for killings.
Tuesday - CBS News
Tuesday - CBS News
Hat Trick: DOJ wins conviction of third Capitol rioter who wore tricorn on Jan. 6
Tuesday - WUSA9 Washington D.C.
Tuesday - WUSA9 Washington D.C.
Virginia NAACP files suit against school board that restored names of Confederate leaders
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
Mar-a-Lago judge gives Trump and co-defendants a third extension to reveal expert witnesses in latest blow to Jack Smith
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg and Trump prosecutor Matthew Colangelo will appear before Congress July 12
Tuesday - AP
Tuesday - AP
DOJ says no contacts between senior officials and Manhattan DA Bragg's office about Trump case
Tuesday - ABC News
Tuesday - ABC News
Blinken announces more than $400M in new humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza
Tuesday - CNN Politics
Tuesday - CNN Politics
Hunter Biden trial live updates: President's son guilty on all charges in federal gun case
Tuesday - NBC
Tuesday - NBC
US lifts ban on sending weapons to a controversial Ukrainian military unit
Tuesday - US News and World Report/AP
Tuesday - US News and World Report/AP
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse requests information about Alito's 'improper' WSJ interview
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
Pennsylvania Gov. Drops 4-Letter Word On Live TV In Blunt Message For 'Whining' Trump
Tuesday - Huff Post
Tuesday - Huff Post
Rudy Giuliani poses for mugshot weeks after pleading not guilty in Arizona fake electors case
Tuesday - UK Independent
Tuesday - UK Independent
Bankruptcy creditors rip Giuliani over 'disturbing pattern' of reporting no income
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Tuesday - Law & Crime
Water, chemical industries challenge Biden's rule to restrict 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
Tuesday - The Hill
Tuesday - The Hill
Main shipping channel to Port of Baltimore fully restored 11 weeks after Key Bridge collapse
Monday - WJZ-TV
Monday - WJZ-TV
Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle join Biden for early Juneteenth celebration on White House lawn
Monday - AP
Monday - AP
Bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission unanimously chooses Democrat as chair for 2 years
Monday - AP
Monday - AP
Sen. John Fetterman and wife Giselle taken to hospital after car crash in Maryland
Monday - USA Today
Monday - USA Today
Bankruptcy lawyers look to expose financial ties between Rudy Giuliani and 9/11 charity Tunnel to Towers
Monday - Law & Crime
Monday - Law & Crime
Judge Cannon denies Trump bid to dismiss certain counts in classified documents indictment
Monday - PBS/AP
Monday - PBS/AP
Civil rights icon Rev. James Lawson Jr., who trained activists in nonviolent protest, has died at age 95, pastor says
Monday - CNN US
Monday - CNN US
New Jersey's Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control reviewing liquor licenses held by Trump's golf courses
Monday - ABC News
Monday - ABC News