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General Discussion
Many Senate Republicans were done with Trump after Jan. 6. Now they want him back in the White House
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 5 recs
Many Senate Republicans were done with Trump after Jan. 6. Now they want him back in the White House
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 5 recs
The DU Lounge
What is/ was your most wonderful vacation destination--beach, mountantains, lake, country?
By debm55 - 22 hrs ago - 5 recs
What is/ was your most wonderful vacation destination--beach, mountantains, lake, country?
By debm55 - 22 hrs ago - 5 recs
Latin America
'We fight day and night': The Amazon women guarding their rainforest from mining
By Judi Lynn - 4 hrs ago - 4 recs
'We fight day and night': The Amazon women guarding their rainforest from mining
By Judi Lynn - 4 hrs ago - 4 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Al Franken: WaPo Op-Ed Columnist Catherine Rampell
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 4 recs
Al Franken: WaPo Op-Ed Columnist Catherine Rampell
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago - 4 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Hogan talking about Trump....
By TexasTowelie - 9 hrs ago - 4 recs
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Hogan talking about Trump....
By TexasTowelie - 9 hrs ago - 4 recs
Music Appreciation
Jethro Tull - Thick As A Brick (Live 1977)
By Mousetoescamper - 11 hrs ago - 4 recs
Jethro Tull - Thick As A Brick (Live 1977)
By Mousetoescamper - 11 hrs ago - 4 recs
Cable News Clips
Love and Grief: Katie Phang remembers her father and honors dads this Father's Day - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 4 recs
Love and Grief: Katie Phang remembers her father and honors dads this Father's Day - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 4 recs
Cable News Clips
Pete Buttigieg on Supreme Court mifepristone ruling, labor unions and more - Face the Nation
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago - 4 recs
Pete Buttigieg on Supreme Court mifepristone ruling, labor unions and more - Face the Nation
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
Anthony Nolf: Pennsylvanian Man Sentenced on Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
By Eugene - 14 hrs ago - 4 recs
Anthony Nolf: Pennsylvanian Man Sentenced on Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
By Eugene - 14 hrs ago - 4 recs
Cable News Clips
How President Biden 'met the moment' for democracy on a global stage - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - 4 recs
How President Biden 'met the moment' for democracy on a global stage - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - 4 recs
The DU Lounge
Shabani the Silverback teasing his son to initiate play-fighting
By tblue37 - 14 hrs ago - 4 recs
Shabani the Silverback teasing his son to initiate play-fighting
By tblue37 - 14 hrs ago - 4 recs
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 - 14 hrs ago - 4 recs
Robert Reich: Think the cost of living is high now? Just wait and see what happens if Trump gets another term.
By applegrove - 14 hrs ago - 4 recs
Latest Breaking News
8 Israeli soldiers killed in southern Gaza in deadliest attack on Israeli forces in months
By Omaha Steve - 15 hrs ago - 4 recs
8 Israeli soldiers killed in southern Gaza in deadliest attack on Israeli forces in months
By Omaha Steve - 15 hrs ago - 4 recs
The DU Lounge
I'll bet this is going to be the song of summer 2024. I can't stop playing it.
By japple - 16 hrs ago - 4 recs
I'll bet this is going to be the song of summer 2024. I can't stop playing it.
By japple - 16 hrs ago - 4 recs
Music Appreciation
Steve Earle - Copperhead Road (Official Music Video)
By Uncle Joe - 17 hrs ago - 4 recs
Steve Earle - Copperhead Road (Official Music Video)
By Uncle Joe - 17 hrs ago - 4 recs
Music Appreciation
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man - Live At The Florida Theatre / 2015 (Official Video)
By Uncle Joe - 17 hrs ago - 4 recs
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man - Live At The Florida Theatre / 2015 (Official Video)
By Uncle Joe - 17 hrs ago - 4 recs
Cable News Clips
Many Jan. 6 rioters still haven't paid for Capitol repairs, CBS News finds - Face the Nation
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago - 4 recs
Many Jan. 6 rioters still haven't paid for Capitol repairs, CBS News finds - Face the Nation
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago - 4 recs
Maryland
Police: Suspect fled after fatally shooting man, wounding child at Prince George's Co. youth football game
By mahatmakanejeeves - 18 hrs ago - 4 recs
Police: Suspect fled after fatally shooting man, wounding child at Prince George's Co. youth football game
By mahatmakanejeeves - 18 hrs ago - 4 recs
Music Appreciation
Red Hot Chili Peppers - The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie
By Swede - 20 hrs ago - 4 recs
Red Hot Chili Peppers - The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie
By Swede - 20 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
In Pivotal West Michigan, Voters Are Exhausted and Underwhelmed
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 4 recs
In Pivotal West Michigan, Voters Are Exhausted and Underwhelmed
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 4 recs
The DU Lounge
Former Trekking Elephant Has The Sweetest Reaction To Her New Friends
By catbyte - 22 hrs ago - 4 recs
Former Trekking Elephant Has The Sweetest Reaction To Her New Friends
By catbyte - 22 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
More Americans view both major party candidates unfavorably now than in any of the last 10 elections
By brooklynite - 23 hrs ago - 4 recs
More Americans view both major party candidates unfavorably now than in any of the last 10 elections
By brooklynite - 23 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
a while back somone came on my du mail and said u have the right to speak your beliefs , but you dont have the right
By AllaN01Bear - 17 min ago - 3 recs
a while back somone came on my du mail and said u have the right to speak your beliefs , but you dont have the right
By AllaN01Bear - 17 min ago - 3 recs
Israel/Palestine
Benjamin Netanyahu denounces Israel military's 'tactical pause' plan
By David__77 - 22 min ago - 3 recs
Benjamin Netanyahu denounces Israel military's 'tactical pause' plan
By David__77 - 22 min ago - 3 recs
EBay, Collectors, Flea Market & Antiques
Historic writer's desk could be 'knackered' old fake
By sl8 - 1 hr ago - 3 recs
Historic writer's desk could be 'knackered' old fake
By sl8 - 1 hr ago - 3 recs
Latin America
Tensions Rise with U.S. Submarine's Arrival in Cuban Waters
By Judi Lynn - 4 hrs ago - 3 recs
Tensions Rise with U.S. Submarine's Arrival in Cuban Waters
By Judi Lynn - 4 hrs ago - 3 recs
Latin America
Outraged Brazilian women stage protests against bill to equate late abortions with homicide
By Judi Lynn - 6 hrs ago - 3 recs
Outraged Brazilian women stage protests against bill to equate late abortions with homicide
By Judi Lynn - 6 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
Milwaukee Mayor: Trump insulting the city isn't a smart political strategy - PoliticsNation - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago - 3 recs
Milwaukee Mayor: Trump insulting the city isn't a smart political strategy - PoliticsNation - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago - 3 recs
Liberal YouTubers
💸Reaganomics Almost Destroyed America - The GOP Plan Is Even Worse: Thom Hartmann
By appalachiablue - 9 hrs ago - 3 recs
💸Reaganomics Almost Destroyed America - The GOP Plan Is Even Worse: Thom Hartmann
By appalachiablue - 9 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Should Biden confront Trump in the debates about his narcissism?
By Quixote1818 - 9 hrs ago - 3 recs
Should Biden confront Trump in the debates about his narcissism?
By Quixote1818 - 9 hrs ago - 3 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Do you find the 21st century overstimulating? Try 'longstorming'
By Celerity - 10 hrs ago - 3 recs
Do you find the 21st century overstimulating? Try 'longstorming'
By Celerity - 10 hrs ago - 3 recs
Music Appreciation
That's What You Get for Loving Me - Waylon Jennings, June 15, 1937
By appalachiablue - 10 hrs ago - 3 recs
That's What You Get for Loving Me - Waylon Jennings, June 15, 1937
By appalachiablue - 10 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Heatwave Video: World Environment Day 2024, American Museum of Natural History, New York
By DJ Porkchop - 10 hrs ago - 3 recs
Heatwave Video: World Environment Day 2024, American Museum of Natural History, New York
By DJ Porkchop - 10 hrs ago - 3 recs
Music Appreciation
Amber Woodhouse "Lullaby of Birdland" (just came across this)
By NowsTheTime - 11 hrs ago - 3 recs
Amber Woodhouse "Lullaby of Birdland" (just came across this)
By NowsTheTime - 11 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
Katie Phang: Trump gag order should stay 'completely intact' ahead of first presidential debate - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 3 recs
Katie Phang: Trump gag order should stay 'completely intact' ahead of first presidential debate - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 11 hrs ago - 3 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Drug Prices Will Increase Unless This Senator Can Stop Big Pharma w/ Bernie Sanders - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 3 recs
Drug Prices Will Increase Unless This Senator Can Stop Big Pharma w/ Bernie Sanders - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
Rep. Pressley: 'It's been nothing but chaos, callousness and contempt' - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 3 recs
Rep. Pressley: 'It's been nothing but chaos, callousness and contempt' - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 12 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
'This is an extreme Republican party now'- Rep. Eric Swalwell on the state of the GOP - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 3 recs
'This is an extreme Republican party now'- Rep. Eric Swalwell on the state of the GOP - Katie Phang - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 3 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Judge CUTS DOWN Trans Rights in the South - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 3 recs
Trump Judge CUTS DOWN Trans Rights in the South - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 13 hrs ago - 3 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Convicted Felon vetting VP hopefuls to see if they've committed any Crimes.
By MagaSmash - 13 hrs ago - 3 recs
Convicted Felon vetting VP hopefuls to see if they've committed any Crimes.
By MagaSmash - 13 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
Rep. Jamie Raskin: Congressional Republicans are bowing down to 'one billionaire sugar daddy' - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - 3 recs
Rep. Jamie Raskin: Congressional Republicans are bowing down to 'one billionaire sugar daddy' - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 14 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
What are the plans of Joe Biden and the Democrats after he wins in November?
By no_hypocrisy - 16 hrs ago - 3 recs
What are the plans of Joe Biden and the Democrats after he wins in November?
By no_hypocrisy - 16 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Rewarding Trump for Jan. 6th is a terrible idea
By gulliver - 20 hrs ago - 3 recs
Rewarding Trump for Jan. 6th is a terrible idea
By gulliver - 20 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Eight Israeli soldiers killed in southern Gaza, military says
By David__77 - 21 hrs ago - 3 recs
Eight Israeli soldiers killed in southern Gaza, military says
By David__77 - 21 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
House GOP approves mammoth annual defense bill with culture war amendments
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 3 recs
House GOP approves mammoth annual defense bill with culture war amendments
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 21 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Senator Chris Murphy: Corporate America is soooo scared of @linakhanFTC
By Passages - 23 hrs ago - 3 recs
Senator Chris Murphy: Corporate America is soooo scared of @linakhanFTC
By Passages - 23 hrs ago - 3 recs
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
Pride, Bargaining, and even more stores
By Omaha Steve - 23 hrs ago - 3 recs
Pride, Bargaining, and even more stores
By Omaha Steve - 23 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Trump gets name of his doctor wrong as he challenges Biden to cognitive test
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago - 2 recs
Trump gets name of his doctor wrong as he challenges Biden to cognitive test
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago - 2 recs
Latin America
Wanna be a good dad? A 'School for Men' teaches diapering, ponytail making
By sl8 - 2 hrs ago - 2 recs
Wanna be a good dad? A 'School for Men' teaches diapering, ponytail making
By sl8 - 2 hrs ago - 2 recs
Latin America
Brazil's Lula stands by finance minister but rejects spending cuts targeting the poor
By Judi Lynn - 3 hrs ago - 2 recs
Brazil's Lula stands by finance minister but rejects spending cuts targeting the poor
By Judi Lynn - 3 hrs ago - 2 recs
Latin America
Milei and Lula's frosty relationship was in full display at G7
By Judi Lynn - 4 hrs ago - 2 recs
Milei and Lula's frosty relationship was in full display at G7
By Judi Lynn - 4 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
Japan: Voting Starts in Okinawa Pref. Assembly Election
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago - 2 recs
Japan: Voting Starts in Okinawa Pref. Assembly Election
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago - 2 recs
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