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Cable News Clips
Velshi Banned Book Club: 'Dragonwings' by Laurence Yep - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
Velshi Banned Book Club: 'Dragonwings' by Laurence Yep - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump: I think Biden should take a cognitive test. My doctor Ronny Johnson. Ronny Johnson, do you know him?
By applegrove - 7 hrs ago
Trump: I think Biden should take a cognitive test. My doctor Ronny Johnson. Ronny Johnson, do you know him?
By applegrove - 7 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Clarence Thomas is corrupt - end of story': Rep. Jasmine Crockett - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
'Clarence Thomas is corrupt - end of story': Rep. Jasmine Crockett - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
If President Biden loses NC it won't be for lack of investment
By dsc - 7 hrs ago
If President Biden loses NC it won't be for lack of investment
By dsc - 7 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 - 7 hrs ago
Trump: I think Biden should take a cognitive test. My doctor Ronny Johnson. Ronny Johnson, do you know him?
By demmiblue - 7 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'It's a manifesto': The most terrifying details in Project 2025 - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
'It's a manifesto': The most terrifying details in Project 2025 - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
the curious case of underselling (pop/rock) arena tours......article
By msongs - 7 hrs ago
the curious case of underselling (pop/rock) arena tours......article
By msongs - 7 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Indiana Republicans upset Mike Braun's choice for lieutenant governor, backing far-right pick
By SouthBayDem - 7 hrs ago
Indiana Republicans upset Mike Braun's choice for lieutenant governor, backing far-right pick
By SouthBayDem - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
Facepalm post of the week (Reddit re "Biden's $15 minimum wage" law)
By Pluvious - 7 hrs ago
Facepalm post of the week (Reddit re "Biden's $15 minimum wage" law)
By Pluvious - 7 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
JUST LIKE NORTH KOREA: Republicans FAWN Over Trump in His Return to Washington
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago
JUST LIKE NORTH KOREA: Republicans FAWN Over Trump in His Return to Washington
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
FED UP Judge Ready to Deliver FATAL BLOW to Trump - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago
FED UP Judge Ready to Deliver FATAL BLOW to Trump - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Whenever I hear a repuke talk about reproductive rights and voting rights I hear this song!
By kimbutgar - 8 hrs ago
Whenever I hear a repuke talk about reproductive rights and voting rights I hear this song!
By kimbutgar - 8 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
8 Israeli soldiers killed in southern Gaza in deadliest attack on Israeli forces in months
By Omaha Steve - 8 hrs ago
8 Israeli soldiers killed in southern Gaza in deadliest attack on Israeli forces in months
By Omaha Steve - 8 hrs ago
Outdoor Life
On the creek, and between creek and river (with baby soy for lunch)
By elleng - 8 hrs ago
On the creek, and between creek and river (with baby soy for lunch)
By elleng - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
NASA reports Voyager 1 back to life!
By Attilatheblond - 25 replies @ 8 hrs ago (Milestone)
NASA reports Voyager 1 back to life!
By Attilatheblond - 25 replies @ 8 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
NH-GOV: GOP candidates in governor races pivot on abortion
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago
NH-GOV: GOP candidates in governor races pivot on abortion
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Jon on Corporate America's Values & Klepper on SCOTUS's Abortion Pill Decision The Daily Show
By Uncle Joe - 8 hrs ago
Jon on Corporate America's Values & Klepper on SCOTUS's Abortion Pill Decision The Daily Show
By Uncle Joe - 8 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 @ 8 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 @ 8 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Sotomayor Brutally Slams Supreme Court's Gun Hypocrisy in Dissent
By Nevilledog - 8 hrs ago
Sotomayor Brutally Slams Supreme Court's Gun Hypocrisy in Dissent
By Nevilledog - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Iowa Democrats urge focus on education, abortion as they seek wins in November elections
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago
Iowa Democrats urge focus on education, abortion as they seek wins in November elections
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
MT: New initiative tests nonpartisan observation in Missoula primary
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago
MT: New initiative tests nonpartisan observation in Missoula primary
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Sometimes hubbys come up with observations that make you stop and think.
By Baitball Blogger - 8 hrs ago
Sometimes hubbys come up with observations that make you stop and think.
By Baitball Blogger - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
UK: Labour calls for tactical voting to oust Tory leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago
UK: Labour calls for tactical voting to oust Tory leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch
By RandySF - 8 hrs ago
General Discussion
Latest Polls Show UK Conservatives Headed for Election Wipeout
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago
Latest Polls Show UK Conservatives Headed for Election Wipeout
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
What are the plans of Joe Biden and the Democrats after he wins in November?
By no_hypocrisy - 9 hrs ago
What are the plans of Joe Biden and the Democrats after he wins in November?
By no_hypocrisy - 9 hrs ago
Computer Help and Support
Need help with Mozilla Firefox. I just downloaded Firefoxes' 10,000th update for the year
By japple - 9 hrs ago
Need help with Mozilla Firefox. I just downloaded Firefoxes' 10,000th update for the year
By japple - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Flori-duh: 'Florida school board bans book about book bans'
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago
Flori-duh: 'Florida school board bans book about book bans'
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Jamie Raskin SMACKS DOWN Supreme Court With Surprise Ban
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago
Jamie Raskin SMACKS DOWN Supreme Court With Surprise Ban
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Early voting begins in New York congressional and state legislative primaries
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago
Early voting begins in New York congressional and state legislative primaries
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago
Wisconsin
After Republicans tried to ban it last year, the World Naked Bike Ride returns to Madison Wisconsin
By riversedge - 9 hrs ago
After Republicans tried to ban it last year, the World Naked Bike Ride returns to Madison Wisconsin
By riversedge - 9 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 - 9 hrs ago
I'll bet this is going to be the song of summer 2024. I can't stop playing it.
By japple - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
The way the game works is whoever LOSES, nonetheless accepts the outcome
By Model35mech - 9 hrs ago
The way the game works is whoever LOSES, nonetheless accepts the outcome
By Model35mech - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump bragged that he gave us record...inflation
By Clash City Rocker - 9 hrs ago
Trump bragged that he gave us record...inflation
By Clash City Rocker - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump's "Black Voters For Trump" rally is just a bunch of white people.
By Nevilledog - 9 hrs ago
Trump's "Black Voters For Trump" rally is just a bunch of white people.
By Nevilledog - 9 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 - 9 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 - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump Lawyers Argue Barring Attacks on FBI Would Censor 'Political Speech'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 hrs ago
Trump Lawyers Argue Barring Attacks on FBI Would Censor 'Political Speech'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 9 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 - 9 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 - 9 hrs ago
General Discussion
Jeffries with the smack down, at the House podium, asking the FecklessFuks... Just: W.T.F.F. ?!!
By Pluvious - 9 hrs ago
Jeffries with the smack down, at the House podium, asking the FecklessFuks... Just: W.T.F.F. ?!!
By Pluvious - 9 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
trump Bombs at CEO Meeting: Couldn't Keep a Straight Thought; All over the Map
By MagaSmash - 9 hrs ago
trump Bombs at CEO Meeting: Couldn't Keep a Straight Thought; All over the Map
By MagaSmash - 9 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 - 10 hrs ago
Hillary Clinton: "Alito struck me almost immediately...as a radical, as a fanatic, about his views of culture and the
By riversedge - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
Jeezus, They Aren't Asking For Your Hand In Marriage..
By ._. - 50 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
Jeezus, They Aren't Asking For Your Hand In Marriage..
By ._. - 50 replies @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Did Phoenix encourage police officers to shoot at people? The Department of Justice says yes
By Nevilledog - 10 hrs ago
Did Phoenix encourage police officers to shoot at people? The Department of Justice says yes
By Nevilledog - 10 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 - 10 hrs ago
A boy was in tears because he didn't have PJs for Pajamas Day. His bus driver came to the rescue
By sheshe2 - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
A great postcard from local Dems was in my mailbox today
By happybird - 10 hrs ago
A great postcard from local Dems was in my mailbox today
By happybird - 10 hrs ago
Classic Films
TCM Schedule for Friday, June 21, 2024: Allied Artists / Pride Month Part 1 (Torch Song Trilogy & more)
By Auggie - 10 hrs ago
TCM Schedule for Friday, June 21, 2024: Allied Artists / Pride Month Part 1 (Torch Song Trilogy & more)
By Auggie - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
tRump is in Detroit, a round table with Detroit community leaders.....
By a kennedy - 10 hrs ago
tRump is in Detroit, a round table with Detroit community leaders.....
By a kennedy - 10 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man - Live At The Florida Theatre / 2015 (Official Video)
By Uncle Joe - 10 hrs ago
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man - Live At The Florida Theatre / 2015 (Official Video)
By Uncle Joe - 10 hrs ago
Classic Films
TCM Schedule for Thursday, June 20 2024: Western Fun / James Stewart
By Auggie - 10 hrs ago
TCM Schedule for Thursday, June 20 2024: Western Fun / James Stewart
By Auggie - 10 hrs ago
General Discussion
Robert Reich: "How did the Supreme Court get this out of control?"
By red dog 1 - 10 hrs ago
Robert Reich: "How did the Supreme Court get this out of control?"
By red dog 1 - 10 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 @ 10 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 @ 10 hrs ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about the US, the Philippines, China, and influence....
By TexasTowelie - 10 hrs ago
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about the US, the Philippines, China, and influence....
By TexasTowelie - 10 hrs ago
Texas
Seven Years After The Sandra Bland Act, We Still Have A Long Way To Go
By Shell_Seas - 10 hrs ago
Seven Years After The Sandra Bland Act, We Still Have A Long Way To Go
By Shell_Seas - 10 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Many Jan. 6 rioters still haven't paid for Capitol repairs, CBS News finds - Face the Nation
By TexasTowelie - 10 hrs ago
Many Jan. 6 rioters still haven't paid for Capitol repairs, CBS News finds - Face the Nation
By TexasTowelie - 10 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: LGBT
We have a new book out! And it hit #1 in the US.The Cass Report: Anti-science and Anti-trans
Lynn Conway, a transgender woman who pioneered a method of making ever smaller computer chips, has passed
Latest Breaking News
House Republicans vote to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress
Wednesday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Wednesday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Union Pacific train derails, spills synthetic rubber into creek in southeast Nebraska
Wednesday - Omaha World Herald
Wednesday - Omaha World Herald
France's rightwing Les Republicains vote out leader Eric Ciotti over election pact with far right
Wednesday - France 24
Wednesday - France 24
Oklahoma Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit brought by survivors of Tulsa Race Massacre
Wednesday - CNN US
Wednesday - CNN US
Kari Lake continues losing streak as appeals court confirms she is not, in fact, the real governor of Arizona
Wednesday - Law & Crime
Wednesday - Law & Crime
As Baltimore shipping channel reopens, DOT estimates at least $1.7 billion to rebuild bridge
Wednesday - ABC News
Wednesday - ABC News
Sen. Lindsey Graham says he will block Democrats' effort to unanimously pass Supreme Court ethics bill
Wednesday - Yahoo! News/NBC News
Wednesday - Yahoo! News/NBC News
'We're not backing down': US grocery workers take on Kroger with strike vote
Wednesday - the Guardian
Wednesday - the Guardian
US will send Ukraine another Patriot missile system after Kyiv's desperate calls for air defenses
Wednesday - AP
Wednesday - AP
Pair of U.S. House Dems add to chorus calling for Alito, Thomas recusals
Wednesday - Nebraska Examiner
Wednesday - Nebraska Examiner
Steve Bannon asks appeals court to allow him to remain out of prison while he fights contempt of Congress conviction
Wednesday - NBC News
Wednesday - NBC News
Federal Appeals Court Upholds California Law Banning Gun Shows at County Fairs
Wednesday - US News and World Report/AP
Wednesday - US News and World Report/AP
Toxic gas in Louisiana air far exceeds safe levels, EPA estimates, US study finds
Wednesday - Reuters
Wednesday - Reuters
Gov. Jay Inslee says Washington will make clear that hospitals must provide emergency abortions
Wednesday - AP
Wednesday - AP
Capitol rioter who wanted to 'do a f***ing rebellion' convicted of assaulting police, other felonies
Wednesday - WUSA9 Washington D.C.
Wednesday - WUSA9 Washington D.C.
Biden touts administration's gun control record, again pushes for assault weapons ban
Wednesday - ABC News
Wednesday - ABC News
North Dakota passes ballot measure that imposes age limit on congressional candidates
Wednesday - Bismarck Tribune
Wednesday - Bismarck Tribune
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