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Music Appreciation
Cocteau Twins - The Spangle Maker EP (released April 2, 1984)
By IcyPeas - 9 min ago
Cocteau Twins - The Spangle Maker EP (released April 2, 1984)
By IcyPeas - 9 min ago
Civil Liberties
Trump Intends to Nominate Individuals to Key Posts at the Department of Justice
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 min ago
Trump Intends to Nominate Individuals to Key Posts at the Department of Justice
By mahatmakanejeeves - 17 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's FASCISM Will Take Over EVERYTHING If You Don't Do This! - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 min ago
Trump's FASCISM Will Take Over EVERYTHING If You Don't Do This! - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 min ago
Latest Breaking News
"Delay and deny" care to 9/11 survivors. Trump HHS cuts World Trade Center Program staff
By BumRushDaShow - 21 min ago
"Delay and deny" care to 9/11 survivors. Trump HHS cuts World Trade Center Program staff
By BumRushDaShow - 21 min ago
New Jersey
N.J. mom, adult daughter lied to cops after crash that killed motorcyclist, authorities say
By mahatmakanejeeves - 30 min ago
N.J. mom, adult daughter lied to cops after crash that killed motorcyclist, authorities say
By mahatmakanejeeves - 30 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Selling His Truth Social Stock? - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 30 min ago
Trump Selling His Truth Social Stock? - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 30 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump CRASHES AND BURNS on LIVE TV in Laughable Address - Mary Trump Media
By Rhiannon12866 - 41 min ago
Trump CRASHES AND BURNS on LIVE TV in Laughable Address - Mary Trump Media
By Rhiannon12866 - 41 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Senate Democrats unconvinced on GOP push to curtail injunctions
By BumRushDaShow - 44 min ago
Senate Democrats unconvinced on GOP push to curtail injunctions
By BumRushDaShow - 44 min ago
Cable News Clips
Donald Trump fired the man who likely saved his life: Former medical official - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 50 min ago
Donald Trump fired the man who likely saved his life: Former medical official - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 50 min ago
General Discussion
Denmark Offers to Buy Michigan, Citing "Strategic Clog Manufacturing Potential"
By Layzeebeaver - 51 min ago
Denmark Offers to Buy Michigan, Citing "Strategic Clog Manufacturing Potential"
By Layzeebeaver - 51 min ago
Cable News Clips
New Trump tariffs include countries with penguins but no people - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 56 min ago
New Trump tariffs include countries with penguins but no people - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 56 min ago
General Discussion
Ok, I'm scared. Second tornado "extreme" warning level alert
By Tanuki - 1 hr ago
Ok, I'm scared. Second tornado "extreme" warning level alert
By Tanuki - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Panicked Trump MELTS DOWN As Senators TURN On Him - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Panicked Trump MELTS DOWN As Senators TURN On Him - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
Senate Republicans release budget blueprint with new tax cuts and a $5 trillion debt limit hike
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Senate Republicans release budget blueprint with new tax cuts and a $5 trillion debt limit hike
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump Defense Sec CAUGHT in SICK Naval Academy SCHEME - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Trump Defense Sec CAUGHT in SICK Naval Academy SCHEME - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
Exclusive Keynote Conversation: Governor Josh Shapiro - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Exclusive Keynote Conversation: Governor Josh Shapiro - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Latest Breaking News
FDA planning for fewer food and drug inspections due to layoffs, officials say
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
FDA planning for fewer food and drug inspections due to layoffs, officials say
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
Delaware governor slams Trump's 10% baseline tariffs for all countries - CBS News
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Delaware governor slams Trump's 10% baseline tariffs for all countries - CBS News
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
Terrifying: Trump's trade announcement threatens to upend the economy - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
Terrifying: Trump's trade announcement threatens to upend the economy - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Trump to exploit residual USAID as vehicle for crypto, blockchain
By Tanuki - 2 hrs ago
Trump to exploit residual USAID as vehicle for crypto, blockchain
By Tanuki - 2 hrs ago
Israel/Palestine
Netanyahu's Gaza War is 'Barbaric.' The U.S. Must End Our Complicity - Sen. Bernie Sanders
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Netanyahu's Gaza War is 'Barbaric.' The U.S. Must End Our Complicity - Sen. Bernie Sanders
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
The Collapse of America's Arms Industry Has Already Begun - Paul Warburg
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
The Collapse of America's Arms Industry Has Already Begun - Paul Warburg
By TexasTowelie - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump trashes economy with reciprocal tariffs and flawed economic strategy. - FIVE MINUTE NEWS
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Trump trashes economy with reciprocal tariffs and flawed economic strategy. - FIVE MINUTE NEWS
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Kamala COOKS Elon Musk after His FAILURE in Wisconsin Election - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
Kamala COOKS Elon Musk after His FAILURE in Wisconsin Election - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago
General Discussion
Megyn Kelly Blames Dems for Elon Musk's Reported Exit, Says It's 'Sad' He's Not Embraced Like Einstein or Edison
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago
Megyn Kelly Blames Dems for Elon Musk's Reported Exit, Says It's 'Sad' He's Not Embraced Like Einstein or Edison
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 3 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Is Buying Votes the Next Step Toward Autocracy or Democracy's Last Chance? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Is Buying Votes the Next Step Toward Autocracy or Democracy's Last Chance? - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity
☦️ Grieving the passing of my companion girl dog 2 weeks yesterday. Suffering regret coupled with guilt I
By sprinkleeninow - 3 hrs ago
☦️ Grieving the passing of my companion girl dog 2 weeks yesterday. Suffering regret coupled with guilt I
By sprinkleeninow - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
My Social Security check has not been posted to my account.
By William769 - 3 hrs ago
My Social Security check has not been posted to my account.
By William769 - 3 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump DISMANTLED by Putin and Humiliated BADLY - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Trump DISMANTLED by Putin and Humiliated BADLY - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
A little birdie in DC told me that ReTHUGs are in a state of stunned incredulity because
By malaise - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
A little birdie in DC told me that ReTHUGs are in a state of stunned incredulity because
By malaise - 25 replies @ 3 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
KTVB: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. directs closure of Head Start Regional Office that serves Idaho, Washington...
By xocetaceans - 3 hrs ago
KTVB: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. directs closure of Head Start Regional Office that serves Idaho, Washington...
By xocetaceans - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
AND TO ALL OF THE UNION AUTO MAKERS IN ATTENDANCE WATCHING THE SHIT SHOW .............EVER HEAR
By turbinetree - 3 hrs ago
AND TO ALL OF THE UNION AUTO MAKERS IN ATTENDANCE WATCHING THE SHIT SHOW .............EVER HEAR
By turbinetree - 3 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump crashes & burns amid disaster announcement - "Another Day" - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago
Trump crashes & burns amid disaster announcement - "Another Day" - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago
Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity
☦️ Antiochian Orthodox Youth chants 'The Polyeleos' - Psalm 135
By sprinkleeninow - 3 hrs ago
☦️ Antiochian Orthodox Youth chants 'The Polyeleos' - Psalm 135
By sprinkleeninow - 3 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
#TheMoment People linked hands across the Canada-U.S. border in a show of unity - CBC News: The National
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
#TheMoment People linked hands across the Canada-U.S. border in a show of unity - CBC News: The National
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Piece of Shit Meghan McCain is "heartbroken" over cuts to Cancer Research
By JI7 - 3 hrs ago
Piece of Shit Meghan McCain is "heartbroken" over cuts to Cancer Research
By JI7 - 3 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Russia's Africa Corps Builds Influence. - Good Times Bad Times (The 20s Report)
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago
Russia's Africa Corps Builds Influence. - Good Times Bad Times (The 20s Report)
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump tariffs could impact hockey gear prices in Minnesota
By turbinetree - 3 hrs ago
Trump tariffs could impact hockey gear prices in Minnesota
By turbinetree - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
New Trump reciprocal tariffs could affect prices of already expensive hockey gear
By turbinetree - 3 hrs ago
New Trump reciprocal tariffs could affect prices of already expensive hockey gear
By turbinetree - 3 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Idaho lawmaker's family farm raided by ICE - KTVB 7, Boise, Idaho
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
Idaho lawmaker's family farm raided by ICE - KTVB 7, Boise, Idaho
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago
General Discussion
There are no midsize cars made by the big threee domestic automakers.
By DemocratSinceBirth - 75 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)
There are no midsize cars made by the big threee domestic automakers.
By DemocratSinceBirth - 75 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
'Worst of the worst': Go inside El Salvador's fortress prison for gang members
By Uncle Joe - 4 hrs ago
'Worst of the worst': Go inside El Salvador's fortress prison for gang members
By Uncle Joe - 4 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Volkswagen to introduce 'import fee' on tariff-hit cars, WSJ reports
By Zorro - 4 hrs ago
Volkswagen to introduce 'import fee' on tariff-hit cars, WSJ reports
By Zorro - 4 hrs ago
Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity
☦️ Simon & Max Khorolskiy sing...
By sprinkleeninow - 4 hrs ago
☦️ Simon & Max Khorolskiy sing...
By sprinkleeninow - 4 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'People are the power': Will Sen. Booker's record-breaking speech inspire Dems on how to take on Trump? - MSNBC Prime
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
'People are the power': Will Sen. Booker's record-breaking speech inspire Dems on how to take on Trump? - MSNBC Prime
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity
Monks of Studite Monastery in Univ, Ukraine chant 'The Polyeleos'
By sprinkleeninow - 4 hrs ago
Monks of Studite Monastery in Univ, Ukraine chant 'The Polyeleos'
By sprinkleeninow - 4 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Clearly trying to buy election': Musk called 'prolific at lying' for pooh-poohing THIS major loss - MSNBC Prime
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
'Clearly trying to buy election': Musk called 'prolific at lying' for pooh-poohing THIS major loss - MSNBC Prime
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Disaster for our economy': Trump's sweeping tariffs slammed, Dow futures fall amid trade war fears - MSNBC Prime
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
'Disaster for our economy': Trump's sweeping tariffs slammed, Dow futures fall amid trade war fears - MSNBC Prime
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity
☦️ Eastern Orthodox Christianity - 'Kyrie Eleison'
By sprinkleeninow - 4 hrs ago
☦️ Eastern Orthodox Christianity - 'Kyrie Eleison'
By sprinkleeninow - 4 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Steve Martin & Steep Canyon Rangers - Pretty Little One (Live) (feat. Edie Brickell)
By BootinUp - 4 hrs ago
Steve Martin & Steep Canyon Rangers - Pretty Little One (Live) (feat. Edie Brickell)
By BootinUp - 4 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
GOP Lawmakers TURN ON Musk over THIS SHOCKING Reason - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
GOP Lawmakers TURN ON Musk over THIS SHOCKING Reason - Really American
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
busy night for hall y'all...not calming down as the hours pass
By msongs - 4 hrs ago
busy night for hall y'all...not calming down as the hours pass
By msongs - 4 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Republicans SHOCKED By Special Election Results - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Republicans SHOCKED By Special Election Results - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago
Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity
☦️ Eastern Orthodox Christianity
By sprinkleeninow - 4 hrs ago
☦️ Eastern Orthodox Christianity
By sprinkleeninow - 4 hrs ago
General Discussion
Social Security's acting leader faces calls to resign over decision to cut Maine contracts
By dalton99a - 4 hrs ago
Social Security's acting leader faces calls to resign over decision to cut Maine contracts
By dalton99a - 4 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Pick a song title to play off of the last word of the previous song title
By True Dough - 3800 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)
Pick a song title to play off of the last word of the previous song title
By True Dough - 3800 replies @ 4 hrs ago (Milestone)
New York
Disgraced Republican Ex-Official Busted With Hundreds Of Child Abuse Videos - The Logical Leftist
By TexasTowelie - 4 hrs ago
Disgraced Republican Ex-Official Busted With Hundreds Of Child Abuse Videos - The Logical Leftist
By TexasTowelie - 4 hrs ago
Forum Spotlight: Wisconsin
Milwaukee District 3 aldermanic election results: Political newcomer Alex Brower winsFacing embezzlement charges, candidate for Town of Bergen clerk loses election bid
Elon Musk's Massive Spending 'Insulted' Wisconsin, Blamed For GOP Loss
Latest Breaking News
"Delay and deny" care to 9/11 survivors. Trump HHS cuts World Trade Center Program staff
21 min ago - USA Today
21 min ago - USA Today
Senate Republicans release budget blueprint with new tax cuts and a $5 trillion debt limit hike
1 hr ago - NBC News
1 hr ago - NBC News
Volkswagen to introduce 'import fee' on tariff-hit cars, WSJ reports
4 hrs ago - WSJ via Yahoo Finance
4 hrs ago - WSJ via Yahoo Finance
'It's Recession Day': Hakeem Jeffries Hammers Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day,' Warns Economy About to Crater
9 hrs ago - MEDIAite
9 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Four Senate Republicans join with Democrats to rebuke Trump tariff policy in key vote
9 hrs ago - CNN
9 hrs ago - CNN
Trump approval falls to 43%, lowest since returning to office, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
9 hrs ago - Reuters
9 hrs ago - Reuters
Trump pressures Senate Republicans to oppose resolution that would nullify Canada tariffs
10 hrs ago - AP
10 hrs ago - AP
Democrats vow to fight Trump's tariffs 'tooth and nail' as they slam 'chaotic trade war'
10 hrs ago - ABC News
10 hrs ago - ABC News
ACLU sues National Institutes of Health for 'ideological purge' of research projects
11 hrs ago - NBC News
11 hrs ago - NBC News
Wild weather expected Wednesday gets a rare 'high-risk' designation -- the most severe category
11 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WUSA9
11 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WUSA9
Trump announces 10 percent tariffs on all imports, additional taxes for some 60 countries
12 hrs ago - Washington Post
12 hrs ago - Washington Post
Newsmax stock plummets nearly 80% after wild post-IPO rally pushed company value north of $20 billion
12 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance
12 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance
Shingles is awful, but there may be another reason to get vaccinated. It may fight dementia
13 hrs ago - AP
13 hrs ago - AP
Senate budget would add more to the national debt than any other in history: watchdog
13 hrs ago - Raw Story
13 hrs ago - Raw Story
McConnell and Three Other GOP Senators 'Rock Solid' In Voting Against Trump Tariffs Despite President's Attack, Reports
14 hrs ago - MEDIAite
14 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Emails Confirm Social Security Administration Canceled Maine Contracts As Political Payback
15 hrs ago - Huffpost
15 hrs ago - Huffpost
Supreme Court sides with the FDA in its dispute over sweet-flavored vaping products
15 hrs ago - Associated Press
15 hrs ago - Associated Press
Truck driver can seek triple damages in lawsuit over THC content in CBD product, Supreme Court says
15 hrs ago - Associated Press
15 hrs ago - Associated Press
European police say KidFlix, "one of the largest pedophile platforms in the world," busted in joint operation
16 hrs ago - CBS
16 hrs ago - CBS
Xavier Becerra announces run for California governor: "The California Dream is slipping away"
16 hrs ago - CBS News
16 hrs ago - CBS News
Lawsuit claims Elon Musk stiffed canvassers who helped his 2024 campaign efforts
19 hrs ago - CNN Politics
19 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Tesla reports 336,000 vehicle deliveries in first quarter, 13% drop from a year ago
19 hrs ago - CNBC
19 hrs ago - CNBC
'Fasted for days': Cory Booker didn't eat or drink ahead of record breaking speech
19 hrs ago - Raw Story
19 hrs ago - Raw Story
GOP Senator Warns Trump's Tariffs Will Do 'Irreparable' Damage to Farmers: 'One Crop Away From Bankruptcy'
20 hrs ago - MEDIAite
20 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Forecasters warn of deadly floods and strong tornadoes in parts of the Midwest and South
20 hrs ago - AP
20 hrs ago - AP