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Music Appreciation
Stevie Wonder Feat. Shirley Brewer - Ordinary Pain
By Montauk6 - 3 hrs ago - 2 recs
Stevie Wonder Feat. Shirley Brewer - Ordinary Pain
By Montauk6 - 3 hrs ago - 2 recs
Latest Breaking News
Green Party presidential candidate among those arrested as campus protests multiply
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 2 recs
Green Party presidential candidate among those arrested as campus protests multiply
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - 2 recs
Vegetarian, Vegan and Animal Rights
Saving Mini: Inside the global network torturing baby monkeys - BBC World Service
By red dog 1 - 5 hrs ago - 2 recs
Saving Mini: Inside the global network torturing baby monkeys - BBC World Service
By red dog 1 - 5 hrs ago - 2 recs
The DU Lounge
Sometimes you just don't want to admit you're as old as some of your idols
By highplainsdem - 6 hrs ago - 2 recs
Sometimes you just don't want to admit you're as old as some of your idols
By highplainsdem - 6 hrs ago - 2 recs
Cable News Clips
Trump and Biden running even in three battleground states, new CBS News poll shows - Face the Nation
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago - 2 recs
Trump and Biden running even in three battleground states, new CBS News poll shows - Face the Nation
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
'Power of the Sister Vote Boot Camp' highlights importance of Black women voting
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 2 recs
'Power of the Sister Vote Boot Camp' highlights importance of Black women voting
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
A break from the political. Orcas chase/hunt Sperm whales.
By magicarpet - 6 hrs ago - 2 recs
A break from the political. Orcas chase/hunt Sperm whales.
By magicarpet - 6 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
UK: Tory MP and ex-health minister Dan Poulter's defection to Labour piles pressure on PM
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 2 recs
UK: Tory MP and ex-health minister Dan Poulter's defection to Labour piles pressure on PM
By RandySF - 6 hrs ago - 2 recs
The DU Lounge
ANTONIONI wanted his films *felt* not analyzed. So of course somebody proceeded to *analyze* The Passenger
By UTUSN - 6 hrs ago - 2 recs
ANTONIONI wanted his films *felt* not analyzed. So of course somebody proceeded to *analyze* The Passenger
By UTUSN - 6 hrs ago - 2 recs
EBay, Collectors, Flea Market & Antiques
Cleaning additional inventory
By Marthe48 - 7 hrs ago - 2 recs
Cleaning additional inventory
By Marthe48 - 7 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
SD: Three counties will vote on banning ballot tabulator machines, requiring hand-counting
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago - 2 recs
SD: Three counties will vote on banning ballot tabulator machines, requiring hand-counting
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago - 2 recs
Classic Films
TCM Schedule for Wednesday, May 1: Sci-Fi/TCM Spotlight: First Name Basis
By CBHagman - 10 hrs ago - 2 recs
TCM Schedule for Wednesday, May 1: Sci-Fi/TCM Spotlight: First Name Basis
By CBHagman - 10 hrs ago - 2 recs
Classic Films
TCM Schedule for Tuesday, April 30: The Dream Factory/Shirley MacLaine
By CBHagman - 10 hrs ago - 2 recs
TCM Schedule for Tuesday, April 30: The Dream Factory/Shirley MacLaine
By CBHagman - 10 hrs ago - 2 recs
Classic Films
TCM Schedule for Friday, May 3, 2024: Carnivals / Steve Martin
By Auggie - 12 hrs ago - 2 recs
TCM Schedule for Friday, May 3, 2024: Carnivals / Steve Martin
By Auggie - 12 hrs ago - 2 recs
Music Appreciation
Blossom Dearie was born on this date.
By Dyedinthewoolliberal - 12 hrs ago - 2 recs
Blossom Dearie was born on this date.
By Dyedinthewoolliberal - 12 hrs ago - 2 recs
Cable News Clips
'An incredible witness, a steady-Eddie' - NYT reporter describes David Pecker's testimony - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 hrs ago - 2 recs
'An incredible witness, a steady-Eddie' - NYT reporter describes David Pecker's testimony - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 17 hrs ago - 2 recs
Cable News Clips
Protesting 'is as American as apple pie' says youth vote organization leader - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 2 recs
Protesting 'is as American as apple pie' says youth vote organization leader - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 2 recs
Foreign Affairs
Retired general on what needs to happen next for Ukraine to move forward in its war with Russia - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago - 2 recs
Retired general on what needs to happen next for Ukraine to move forward in its war with Russia - CNN
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago - 2 recs
Movies
Social Network 2 to tackle social media tie to Jan 6 per Sorkin
By LessAspin - 21 hrs ago - 2 recs
Social Network 2 to tackle social media tie to Jan 6 per Sorkin
By LessAspin - 21 hrs ago - 2 recs
Cable News Clips
The Supreme Court is hoping it gets it 'right': Insiders speak to tension of Trump immunity case - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 2 recs
The Supreme Court is hoping it gets it 'right': Insiders speak to tension of Trump immunity case - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - 2 recs
Cable News Clips
It was a matter of 'conscience': Authors speak out about their protest against PEN America - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 2 recs
It was a matter of 'conscience': Authors speak out about their protest against PEN America - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 2 recs
Cable News Clips
'People are being held accountable': Arizona Sec. of State discusses fake electors charges - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 2 recs
'People are being held accountable': Arizona Sec. of State discusses fake electors charges - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - 2 recs
General Discussion
D.C. Metro Police Officer badly injured by January 6th rioters discusses SCOTUS hearings
By red dog 1 - 23 hrs ago - 2 recs
D.C. Metro Police Officer badly injured by January 6th rioters discusses SCOTUS hearings
By red dog 1 - 23 hrs ago - 2 recs
Cable News Clips
Judge Luttig BLASTS scrotus for avoiding 'key question' at the heart of trump Immunity Case
By MagaSmash - 11 min ago - 1 recs
Judge Luttig BLASTS scrotus for avoiding 'key question' at the heart of trump Immunity Case
By MagaSmash - 11 min ago - 1 recs
Latest Breaking News
Ukraine pulls back from three villages in east, Zelenskiy pleads for weapons
By BumRushDaShow - 29 min ago - 1 recs
Ukraine pulls back from three villages in east, Zelenskiy pleads for weapons
By BumRushDaShow - 29 min ago - 1 recs
Foreign Affairs
Baltics Will Be Ready to Fight Russia Back! - The Gaze
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago - 1 recs
Baltics Will Be Ready to Fight Russia Back! - The Gaze
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago - 1 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Only Known Left-Wing Extremist At J6 Insurrection Sentenced To Prison - Rodecast
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago - 1 recs
Only Known Left-Wing Extremist At J6 Insurrection Sentenced To Prison - Rodecast
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Any Jokes about Faux News at the WH Press dinner??
By brettdale - 2 hrs ago - 1 recs
Any Jokes about Faux News at the WH Press dinner??
By brettdale - 2 hrs ago - 1 recs
Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs
Just watched "The Beautiful Game" and I have a question...
By bif - 2 hrs ago - 1 recs
Just watched "The Beautiful Game" and I have a question...
By bif - 2 hrs ago - 1 recs
EBay, Collectors, Flea Market & Antiques
Anyone have experience selling musical instruments through Reverb ? Better/worse than eBay, and how ?
By eppur_se_muova - 2 hrs ago - 1 recs
Anyone have experience selling musical instruments through Reverb ? Better/worse than eBay, and how ?
By eppur_se_muova - 2 hrs ago - 1 recs
EBay, Collectors, Flea Market & Antiques
Anyone have experience selling old/antique books through Alibris?
By sybylla - 2 hrs ago - 1 recs
Anyone have experience selling old/antique books through Alibris?
By sybylla - 2 hrs ago - 1 recs
Music Appreciation
Fifth Pipe Dream "San Francisco Sound" 1968 Indian Puddin' & Pipe *Two's A Pair*
By rogerballard - 2 hrs ago - 1 recs
Fifth Pipe Dream "San Francisco Sound" 1968 Indian Puddin' & Pipe *Two's A Pair*
By rogerballard - 2 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
What about if the conservative justices know T's plans if elected to
By Tumbulu - 3 hrs ago - 1 recs
What about if the conservative justices know T's plans if elected to
By Tumbulu - 3 hrs ago - 1 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump and DeSantis meet in Miami for first conversation since Florida governor dropped out of GOP primary
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 1 recs
Trump and DeSantis meet in Miami for first conversation since Florida governor dropped out of GOP primary
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 1 recs
Cable News Clips
Fights break out at UCLA between pro-Palestinian, pro-Israel supporters
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago - 1 recs
Fights break out at UCLA between pro-Palestinian, pro-Israel supporters
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago - 1 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Arizona and the GOP....
By TexasTowelie - 4 hrs ago - 1 recs
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Arizona and the GOP....
By TexasTowelie - 4 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
5 Key Takeaways From Tabloid Boss David Pecker's Trump Trial Testimony
By FakeNoose - 5 hrs ago - 1 recs
5 Key Takeaways From Tabloid Boss David Pecker's Trump Trial Testimony
By FakeNoose - 5 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Barr, who said Trump shouldn't be near Oval Office, says he will vote for him in 2024
By Eugene - 5 hrs ago - 1 recs
Barr, who said Trump shouldn't be near Oval Office, says he will vote for him in 2024
By Eugene - 5 hrs ago - 1 recs
Latest Breaking News
Utah GOP picks Trump-backed mayor as nominee to replace Sen. Mitt Romney, but primary foes await
By Omaha Steve - 6 hrs ago - 1 recs
Utah GOP picks Trump-backed mayor as nominee to replace Sen. Mitt Romney, but primary foes await
By Omaha Steve - 6 hrs ago - 1 recs
Cable News Clips
New arrests made overnight during protests on college campuses - ABC News
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago - 1 recs
New arrests made overnight during protests on college campuses - ABC News
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago - 1 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
On This Day: Bismarck backs down from threat of war with France - Apr. 28, 1887
By jgo - 9 hrs ago - 1 recs
On This Day: Bismarck backs down from threat of war with France - Apr. 28, 1887
By jgo - 9 hrs ago - 1 recs
World History
On this day, April 28, 1789, there was a mutiny aboard the HMS Bounty.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago - 1 recs
On this day, April 28, 1789, there was a mutiny aboard the HMS Bounty.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago - 1 recs
Music Appreciation
On this day, April 28, 1973, "The Dark Side of the Moon" went to Number 1 on the US Billboard chart.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago - 1 recs
On this day, April 28, 1973, "The Dark Side of the Moon" went to Number 1 on the US Billboard chart.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
You raised $310.00 on April 27, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
You raised $310.00 on April 27, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 12 hrs ago - 1 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Key Trump Allies & Fake Electors Indicted On Serious Felonies In Arizona - Rodecast
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago - 1 recs
Key Trump Allies & Fake Electors Indicted On Serious Felonies In Arizona - Rodecast
By TexasTowelie - 13 hrs ago - 1 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Al Franken: Ari Berman on His New Book, Minority Rule
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 1 recs
Al Franken: Ari Berman on His New Book, Minority Rule
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 1 recs
Cable News Clips
'A sleaze merchant': very credible witness- former attorney on David Pecker's hush money testimony - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 1 recs
'A sleaze merchant': very credible witness- former attorney on David Pecker's hush money testimony - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
'We need hope' says German chancellor at EU election campaign kick-off
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago - 1 recs
'We need hope' says German chancellor at EU election campaign kick-off
By RandySF - 18 hrs ago - 1 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Why This Supreme Court Case Could Be Worse Than Overturning Roe v Wade? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 1 recs
Why This Supreme Court Case Could Be Worse Than Overturning Roe v Wade? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 18 hrs ago - 1 recs
Cable News Clips
Legal expert says dueling Trump cases are a 'stress test' to the system - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 1 recs
Legal expert says dueling Trump cases are a 'stress test' to the system - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Re: Immunity oral argument (looking for Katyal discussion with Lawrence, found:
By elleng - 21 hrs ago - 1 recs
Re: Immunity oral argument (looking for Katyal discussion with Lawrence, found:
By elleng - 21 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
'I feel terrible': Wilfrid Laurier international student at centre of storm over post about how to get free food
By tenderfoot - 21 hrs ago - 1 recs
'I feel terrible': Wilfrid Laurier international student at centre of storm over post about how to get free food
By tenderfoot - 21 hrs ago - 1 recs
General Discussion
Ex-assistant may confirm motive to silence porn star, Playboy model
By struggle4progress - 21 hrs ago - 1 recs
Ex-assistant may confirm motive to silence porn star, Playboy model
By struggle4progress - 21 hrs ago - 1 recs
Forum Spotlight: Environment & Energy
Tesla Cybertruck's Battery Can Power A House. Owner Quoted $30,000 To Make That HappenGeological Work Begins on Poland's First Nuclear Plant.
Here Comes the Sun Money: Biden Launches $7 Billion "Solar for All" on Earth Day
Latest Breaking News
Watchdog group asks 5 attorneys general to investigate crisis pregnancy center privacy practices
Tuesday - NBC News
Tuesday - NBC News
Marjorie Taylor Greene makes wild claim that Democrats want Trump to be 'murdered in jail'
Tuesday - UK Independent
Tuesday - UK Independent
Biden will speak at Morehouse commencement, an election-year spotlight in front of Black voters
Tuesday - ABC News/AP
Tuesday - ABC News/AP
Appeals court greenlights release of secret Trump battles to block aides from testifying
Tuesday - Politico
Tuesday - Politico
Justice Department to pay $138.7 million to settle with ex-USA gymnastics official Larry Nassar victims
Tuesday - CBS News
Tuesday - CBS News
Trump to meet with former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso at Trump Tower on Tuesday
Tuesday - CNN Politics
Tuesday - CNN Politics
NYU pro-Palestinian protesters cleared out by NYPD, several arrests made. See the school's response.
Tuesday - CBS News
Tuesday - CBS News
Richmond Mayor Stoney drops Virginia governor bid, he will run for lieutenant governor instead
Tuesday - ABC News/AP
Tuesday - ABC News/AP
Prosecutors say Trump violated his gag order 10 times. The judge is finally set to weigh in.
Tuesday - Politico
Tuesday - Politico
Vice President Harris announces final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing
Monday - wbay.com
Monday - wbay.com
Trump co-defendant in classified documents case was told he'd be pardoned in a second term, notes in FBI interview say
Monday - CNN
Monday - CNN
Jack Smith urges Mar-a-Lago judge not to make government cave to Trump's discovery demands, 'corrects' defense theories
Monday - Law & Crime
Monday - Law & Crime
Consumers may soon get access to a share of $8.8 billion in Inflation Reduction Act home energy rebates
Monday - CNBC
Monday - CNBC
FBI code name for Trump classified documents probe was 'Plasmic Echo,' court records show
Monday - CNN Politics
Monday - CNN Politics
Witness in Trump's classified documents case asked FBI not to record interview
Monday - UK Independent
Monday - UK Independent
Express files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, announces store closures, possible sale
Monday - AP
Monday - AP
Jan. 6 rioter with 'I heart TRUMP' hat and a Confederate flag gets prison for assaults on officers
Monday - NBC News
Monday - NBC News
Chechen leader Kadyrov suffering from pancreatic necrosis, says Russian media outlet
Monday - Ukrainska Pravda
Monday - Ukrainska Pravda
Review of UN agency helping Palestinian refugees found Israel did not express concern about staff
Monday - AP
Monday - AP