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General Discussion
Trump, Biden and CNN Prepare for a Hostile Debate
By applegrove - 25 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
Trump, Biden and CNN Prepare for a Hostile Debate
By applegrove - 25 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
Music Appreciation
The New Pornographers - The Slow Descent Into Alcoholism
By steelyboo - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 18 hrs ago
The New Pornographers - The Slow Descent Into Alcoholism
By steelyboo - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 18 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
The Korgis - Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime
By rogerballard - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 18 hrs ago
The Korgis - Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime
By rogerballard - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
Idaho GOP platform changes include opposition to workforce training funding, embryo destruction
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 18 hrs ago
Idaho GOP platform changes include opposition to workforce training funding, embryo destruction
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 18 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 - 50 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
What is your favorite type of potato chip--Kettle, Plain. Ridge, BBQ or some other flavor? Mine is Kettle.
By debm55 - 50 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
'This is a disaster for Donald Trump': DNC Chair on ex-president's bashing of GOP Convention site - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 18 hrs ago
'This is a disaster for Donald Trump': DNC Chair on ex-president's bashing of GOP Convention site - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
Facepalm post of the week (Reddit re "Biden's $15 minimum wage" law)
By Pluvious - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 18 hrs ago
Facepalm post of the week (Reddit re "Biden's $15 minimum wage" law)
By Pluvious - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 18 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
How the Biden administration is investing into Black communities - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 18 hrs ago
How the Biden administration is investing into Black communities - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 18 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
8 Israeli soldiers killed in southern Gaza in deadliest attack on Israeli forces in months
By Omaha Steve - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 18 hrs ago
8 Israeli soldiers killed in southern Gaza in deadliest attack on Israeli forces in months
By Omaha Steve - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 18 hrs ago
EBay, Collectors, Flea Market & Antiques
if you love primatives, treen, log houses, poke me.
By pansypoo53219 - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 18 hrs ago
if you love primatives, treen, log houses, poke me.
By pansypoo53219 - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 18 hrs ago
General Discussion
Biden Team Set to Raise Record $28 Million at Hollywood Fund-Raiser
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 18 hrs ago
Biden Team Set to Raise Record $28 Million at Hollywood Fund-Raiser
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 18 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Biden and Trump campaigns agreed to mic muting, podiums among rules for upcoming CNN debate
By pnwmom - 25 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
Biden and Trump campaigns agreed to mic muting, podiums among rules for upcoming CNN debate
By pnwmom - 25 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Anthony Nolf: Pennsylvanian Man Sentenced on Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
By Eugene - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 18 hrs ago
Anthony Nolf: Pennsylvanian Man Sentenced on Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
By Eugene - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 18 hrs ago
Photography
***CONTEST PRELIMS WILL BE DELAYED ONE MORE DAY.***
By Grumpy Old Guy - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 19 hrs ago
***CONTEST PRELIMS WILL BE DELAYED ONE MORE DAY.***
By Grumpy Old Guy - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 19 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Pleased to meet you, little lichen hand
By frogmarch - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 19 hrs ago
Pleased to meet you, little lichen hand
By frogmarch - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Blood on their hands:bump stocks sold after 6/14/2024
By 303squadron - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
Blood on their hands:bump stocks sold after 6/14/2024
By 303squadron - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
The DU Lounge
2nd tweet--The Australian Shepherd dog who thinks he's a kangaroo
By tblue37 - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 19 hrs ago
2nd tweet--The Australian Shepherd dog who thinks he's a kangaroo
By tblue37 - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
tRump is in Detroit, a round table with Detroit community leaders.....
By a kennedy - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 19 hrs ago
tRump is in Detroit, a round table with Detroit community leaders.....
By a kennedy - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 19 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
How President Biden 'met the moment' for democracy on a global stage - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 19 hrs ago
How President Biden 'met the moment' for democracy on a global stage - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump: I think Biden should take a cognitive test. My doctor Ronny Johnson. Ronny Johnson, do you know him?
By demmiblue - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 19 hrs ago
Trump: I think Biden should take a cognitive test. My doctor Ronny Johnson. Ronny Johnson, do you know him?
By demmiblue - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 19 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Shabani the Silverback teasing his son to initiate play-fighting
By tblue37 - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 19 hrs ago
Shabani the Silverback teasing his son to initiate play-fighting
By tblue37 - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 19 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man - Live At The Florida Theatre / 2015 (Official Video)
By Uncle Joe - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 19 hrs ago
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man - Live At The Florida Theatre / 2015 (Official Video)
By Uncle Joe - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 19 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
JUST LIKE NORTH KOREA: Republicans FAWN Over Trump in His Return to Washington
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 19 hrs ago
JUST LIKE NORTH KOREA: Republicans FAWN Over Trump in His Return to Washington
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
UK: Labour calls for tactical voting to oust Tory leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 19 hrs ago
UK: Labour calls for tactical voting to oust Tory leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 19 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 - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
What is your favorite type of potato chip--Kettle, Plain. Ridge, BBQ or some other flavor? Mine is Kettle.
By debm55 - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Cars are half as colorful as they were 20 years ago
By ZonkerHarris - 50 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cars are half as colorful as they were 20 years ago
By ZonkerHarris - 50 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Robert Reich: Think the cost of living is high now? Just wait and see what happens if Trump gets another term.
By applegrove - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 19 hrs ago
Robert Reich: Think the cost of living is high now? Just wait and see what happens if Trump gets another term.
By applegrove - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 19 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Velshi Banned Book Club: 'Dragonwings' by Laurence Yep - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 19 hrs ago
Velshi Banned Book Club: 'Dragonwings' by Laurence Yep - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Hillary Clinton: "Alito struck me almost immediately...as a radical, as a fanatic, about his views of culture and the
By riversedge - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 19 hrs ago
Hillary Clinton: "Alito struck me almost immediately...as a radical, as a fanatic, about his views of culture and the
By riversedge - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 19 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
I'll bet this is going to be the song of summer 2024. I can't stop playing it.
By japple - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 19 hrs ago
I'll bet this is going to be the song of summer 2024. I can't stop playing it.
By japple - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Whenever I hear a repuke talk about reproductive rights and voting rights I hear this song!
By kimbutgar - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 20 hrs ago
Whenever I hear a repuke talk about reproductive rights and voting rights I hear this song!
By kimbutgar - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 20 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
the curious case of underselling (pop/rock) arena tours......article
By msongs - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 20 hrs ago
the curious case of underselling (pop/rock) arena tours......article
By msongs - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 20 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about the US, the Philippines, China, and influence....
By TexasTowelie - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 20 hrs ago
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about the US, the Philippines, China, and influence....
By TexasTowelie - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 20 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Enigma - Return To Innocence (Official Video)
By Uncle Joe - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 20 hrs ago
Enigma - Return To Innocence (Official Video)
By Uncle Joe - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 20 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'It's a manifesto': The most terrifying details in Project 2025 - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 20 hrs ago
'It's a manifesto': The most terrifying details in Project 2025 - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Was told republicans are good for economy.
By Duncanpup - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 20 hrs ago
Was told republicans are good for economy.
By Duncanpup - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 20 hrs ago
Maryland
Police: Suspect fled after fatally shooting man, wounding child at Prince George's Co. youth football game
By mahatmakanejeeves - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 20 hrs ago
Police: Suspect fled after fatally shooting man, wounding child at Prince George's Co. youth football game
By mahatmakanejeeves - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 20 hrs ago
Computer Help and Support
Need help with Mozilla Firefox. I just downloaded Firefoxes' 10,000th update for the year
By japple - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 20 hrs ago
Need help with Mozilla Firefox. I just downloaded Firefoxes' 10,000th update for the year
By japple - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 20 hrs ago
Outdoor Life
On the creek, and between creek and river (with baby soy for lunch)
By elleng - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 20 hrs ago
On the creek, and between creek and river (with baby soy for lunch)
By elleng - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
NASA reports Voyager 1 back to life!
By Attilatheblond - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
NASA reports Voyager 1 back to life!
By Attilatheblond - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
Jamie Raskin SMACKS DOWN Supreme Court With Surprise Ban
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 20 hrs ago
Jamie Raskin SMACKS DOWN Supreme Court With Surprise Ban
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 20 hrs ago
Wisconsin
After Republicans tried to ban it last year, the World Naked Bike Ride returns to Madison Wisconsin
By riversedge - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
After Republicans tried to ban it last year, the World Naked Bike Ride returns to Madison Wisconsin
By riversedge - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Jon on Corporate America's Values & Klepper on SCOTUS's Abortion Pill Decision The Daily Show
By Uncle Joe - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
Jon on Corporate America's Values & Klepper on SCOTUS's Abortion Pill Decision The Daily Show
By Uncle Joe - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Is it possible to encrypt a DVD with a password that would only be good for a certain number of days?
By Yavin4 - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
Is it possible to encrypt a DVD with a password that would only be good for a certain number of days?
By Yavin4 - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
A boy was in tears because he didn't have PJs for Pajamas Day. His bus driver came to the rescue
By sheshe2 - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
A boy was in tears because he didn't have PJs for Pajamas Day. His bus driver came to the rescue
By sheshe2 - 25 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Flori-duh: 'Florida school board bans book about book bans'
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
Flori-duh: 'Florida school board bans book about book bans'
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Sotomayor Brutally Slams Supreme Court's Gun Hypocrisy in Dissent
By Nevilledog - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
Sotomayor Brutally Slams Supreme Court's Gun Hypocrisy in Dissent
By Nevilledog - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Iowa Democrats urge focus on education, abortion as they seek wins in November elections
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
Iowa Democrats urge focus on education, abortion as they seek wins in November elections
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
MT: New initiative tests nonpartisan observation in Missoula primary
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
MT: New initiative tests nonpartisan observation in Missoula primary
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump bragged that he gave us record...inflation
By Clash City Rocker - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
Trump bragged that he gave us record...inflation
By Clash City Rocker - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
US forces destroy Houthi radars in Yemen that allowed Iranian-backed group to target commercial ships, CENTCOM says
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
US forces destroy Houthi radars in Yemen that allowed Iranian-backed group to target commercial ships, CENTCOM says
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump Lawyers Argue Barring Attacks on FBI Would Censor 'Political Speech'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
Trump Lawyers Argue Barring Attacks on FBI Would Censor 'Political Speech'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Early voting begins in New York congressional and state legislative primaries
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
Early voting begins in New York congressional and state legislative primaries
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
trump Bombs at CEO Meeting: Couldn't Keep a Straight Thought; All over the Map
By MagaSmash - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
trump Bombs at CEO Meeting: Couldn't Keep a Straight Thought; All over the Map
By MagaSmash - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
Jeezus, They Aren't Asking For Your Hand In Marriage..
By ._. - 50 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
Jeezus, They Aren't Asking For Your Hand In Marriage..
By ._. - 50 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
Music Appreciation
Steve Earle - Copperhead Road (Official Music Video)
By Uncle Joe - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
Steve Earle - Copperhead Road (Official Music Video)
By Uncle Joe - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
Classic Films
TCM Schedule for Friday, June 21, 2024: Allied Artists / Pride Month Part 1 (Torch Song Trilogy & more)
By Auggie - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
TCM Schedule for Friday, June 21, 2024: Allied Artists / Pride Month Part 1 (Torch Song Trilogy & more)
By Auggie - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
Classic Films
TCM Schedule for Thursday, June 20 2024: Western Fun / James Stewart
By Auggie - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
TCM Schedule for Thursday, June 20 2024: Western Fun / James Stewart
By Auggie - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago
General Discussion
'Would have guessed the six Catholics on the Supreme Court would have wanted to make murder more difficult'
By bigtree - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
'Would have guessed the six Catholics on the Supreme Court would have wanted to make murder more difficult'
By bigtree - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
Texas
Seven Years After The Sandra Bland Act, We Still Have A Long Way To Go
By Shell_Seas - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 23 hrs ago
Seven Years After The Sandra Bland Act, We Still Have A Long Way To Go
By Shell_Seas - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 23 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Many Jan. 6 rioters still haven't paid for Capitol repairs, CBS News finds - Face the Nation
By TexasTowelie - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 23 hrs ago
Many Jan. 6 rioters still haven't paid for Capitol repairs, CBS News finds - Face the Nation
By TexasTowelie - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 23 hrs ago
General Discussion
Robert Reich: This is why Trump and the GOP are obsessed with cutting Social Security and Medicare. So they can justify
By applegrove - 25 replies @ 23 hrs ago (Milestone)
Robert Reich: This is why Trump and the GOP are obsessed with cutting Social Security and Medicare. So they can justify
By applegrove - 25 replies @ 23 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Cars are half as colorful as they were 20 years ago
By ZonkerHarris - 25 replies @ 23 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cars are half as colorful as they were 20 years ago
By ZonkerHarris - 25 replies @ 23 hrs ago (Milestone)
Forum Spotlight: Science
The GOP's war on science is suicidal -- Sabrina HaakeRocket company develops massive catapult to launch satellites into space without using jet fuel
Closed Loop Pulse Propulsion
Latest Breaking News
Large chunk of Wyoming's Teton Pass road collapses; unclear how quickly it can be rebuilt
Sunday - AP
Sunday - AP
3 private citizens launched to space and back on Virgin Galactic's Unity spacecraft
Sunday - The Hill
Sunday - The Hill
Gantz scraps anticipated resignation announcement following news of hostages' rescue
Jun 8 - The Times of Israel
Jun 8 - The Times of Israel
UN chief will declare that both Israel and Hamas are violating children's rights during war
Jun 8 - PBS News Hour/AP
Jun 8 - PBS News Hour/AP
North Korea resumes flying balloons in likely bid to drop trash on South Korea again, Seoul says
Jun 8 - ABC News/AP
Jun 8 - ABC News/AP
Federal court hands MyPillow and Lindell a loss when it comes to compelling 'attenuated at best' testimony of DOJ
Jun 8 - Law & Crime
Jun 8 - Law & Crime
New Jersey Democrat introduces bill to combat abuse against elderly LGBTQ population
Jun 8 - The Hill
Jun 8 - The Hill
'Unfit for office': Rep Victoria Spartz called out over 'manic' behavior of throwing furniture at staff
Jun 8 - msn.com
Jun 8 - msn.com
Secret Service and Chicago police ramp up preparations for Democratic convention as protests loom
Jun 8 - CNN Politics
Jun 8 - CNN Politics
Colorado Republicans call on party chair to resign after "hateful" Pride remarks
Jun 8 - CBS11/KKTV Colorado Springs
Jun 8 - CBS11/KKTV Colorado Springs
Manhattan DA agrees to testify in Congress, but likely not until Trump is sentenced
Jun 8 - ABC News/AP
Jun 8 - ABC News/AP
Conservatives want to 'Bud Light the F*** out of' Kohl's after Wisconsin retailer refuses RNC sponsorship
Jun 8 - UK Independent
Jun 8 - UK Independent
Israel rescues 4 hostages taken in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack. At least 94 Palestinians are killed
Jun 8 - AP
Jun 8 - AP
Top Law Firms in US Opioid Lawsuits to Get Hundreds of Millions in Fees
Jun 8 - US News and World Report/Reuters
Jun 8 - US News and World Report/Reuters
Real-world mileage standard for new vehicles rising to 38 mpg in 2031 under new Biden rule
Jun 8 - AP
Jun 8 - AP
'I'm Voting for the Felon': 20-year-old Trump delegate from Colorado sells T-shirts to finance RNC trip
Jun 8 - Colorado Politics
Jun 8 - Colorado Politics
Former astronaut William Anders, who took iconic Earthrise photo, has died in Washington plane crash
Jun 7 - AP
Jun 7 - AP
After editor's departure, Washington Post's publisher faces questions about phone hacking stories
Jun 7 - AP
Jun 7 - AP
Giuliani bankruptcy judge orders 'sophisticated' broker to put luxurious NYC apartment up for sale
Jun 7 - Law & Crime
Jun 7 - Law & Crime
Biden offers forceful defense of democracy in Normandy speech aimed at American audience
Jun 7 - ABC News
Jun 7 - ABC News
Kia recalls nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to fire risk, urges impacted consumers to park outside
Jun 7 - Associated Press
Jun 7 - Associated Press
Airline lawyers spared religious liberty training in case about flight attendant's abortion views
Jun 7 - AP
Jun 7 - AP