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North Carolina
Reminder: National Hurricane Center NOAA pinned post
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The genius of Elon Musk ...
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You can't negotiate with terrorists
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Liberal YouTubers
Democratic Population Growth May Save Biden in the 2024 Election - Let's Talk Elections
By TexasTowelie - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago

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Delaware House rejects expanding absentee ballot, early voting in state constitution
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French leftists move to shore up alliance ahead of snap elections
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Foreign Affairs
Why China Banned Homework - PolyMatter
By TexasTowelie - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 15 hrs ago

General Discussion
Japan: Okinawa election deals blow to Tamaki, plan to halt U.S. base
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago

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Kansas Legislature returns to make the rich richer and leave the poor to die
By RandySF - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago

Foreign Affairs
China's factories, property sector sap rebound - Reuters
By TexasTowelie - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Secret key to beating Trump surges into spotlight - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago

World History
WW2, D-Day Speech, General Eisenhower, June 6, 1944 -'The Light of Dawn' D-Day Film
By appalachiablue - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 16 hrs ago

General Discussion
Cars are half as colorful as they were 20 years ago
By ZonkerHarris - 100 replies @ 17 hrs ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
John Oliver covering Project 2025 on Last Week Tonight
By dflprincess - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 17 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Biden marks Eid while acknowledging the suffering of civilians in Gaza
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - Last reply 17 hrs ago

Science
Neanderthal DNA Exists in Humans, But One Piece Is Mysteriously Missing
By BootinUp - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 17 hrs ago

The DU Lounge
How do you say - - -
By madamesilverspurs - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 17 hrs ago

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AI Trump: Father's Day Memories - Jabari Jones
By TexasTowelie - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 18 hrs ago

General Discussion
"When democracy is at stake, @jackblack answers the call"
By Swede - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 18 hrs ago

Foreign Affairs
TURMOIL IN RUSSIA: ISIS CELL IS ELIMINATED AFTER TAKING PRISON GUARDS AS HOSTAGES 2024
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 18 hrs ago

General Discussion
The Criminal in Chief
By B.See - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 18 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
17 minutes of riotous libertarian/crypto bro failure hilarity
By Marcus IM - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 18 hrs ago

General Discussion
Today's Republicans do in fact have Christian values
By Stardust Mirror - 75 replies @ 18 hrs ago (Milestone)

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Get lost with that orange jesus
By DoBW - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 18 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
'Nauseating to see such slavish devotion to delusion': Democratic Rep. takes on Trump-GOP unity - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 18 hrs ago

General Discussion
How Ohio officials could purge more than 150,000 voters before election
By B.See - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 19 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
'Perilous': Detroit NAACP president calls out Trump's anti-Black record - The Sunday Show - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 19 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Trump blasts immigrants for taking jobs as he courts voters at a Black church, MAGA event in Detroit
By BumRushDaShow - 50 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)

Cable News Clips
Milwaukee mayor hits back after Donald Trump called his city 'horrible' - The Saturday Show - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 19 hrs ago

General Discussion
SD: Democrats nominate PUC candidate at state convention
By RandySF - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 19 hrs ago

General Discussion
Republican men who take ownership of their wives' right to vote...
By PeaceWave - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 19 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Let's talk about Harvard, polling, and AI....
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 19 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Advice for Judge Merchan: Lock Him Up! - Bruce W. Nelson
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago - Last reply 19 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
'The Petri dish for latest unhinged legal theory': the powerful appeals court feeding SCOTUS docket - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 20 hrs ago

Foreign Affairs
Cuba Economic Collapse Worsens as Russia Sends Warships to Havana, Fuel & Food Shortages Continue - Joe Blogs
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 20 hrs ago

General Discussion
Maryland governor to pardon 175,000 marijuana convictions in sweeping order
By spanone - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 20 hrs ago

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More Trump lies. Now he's lying about his visit to a church in Detroit that has a Black congregation.
By StrictlyRockers - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 20 hrs ago

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Trump insider fretting over how he'll deal with getting his mic cut during Biden debate
By brooklynite - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)

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When people tell you who they are, believe them.
By EllieBC - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)

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$26.
By lostnfound - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)

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Your Sunday LOLcats (dial-up warning) Mostly Kittehs Edition
By SalmonChantedEvening - 50 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)

Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Wyoming, California, and wind....
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 20 hrs ago

Music Appreciation
Juice WRLD - Glo'd Up (Official Music Video)
By stonecutter357 - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 20 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
Trump's 'focus on glitz, glamor' helped him profit as middle class hollowed out: author - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
News on Trump's Voting Rights as a felon in Florida - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago

Music Appreciation
Electric Light Orchestra - Nobody's Child (Audio)
By BootinUp - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
Public feels 'an erosion of confidence' in Supreme Court decision making: legal analyst - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago

Asian Group
Monster Madness GodzillaThon
By YoshidaYui - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Lancaster-area fire damages structures as Post fire near Gorman torches nearly 15,000 acres
By SouthBayDem - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
'Chilling to hear' Steve Bannon names individuals for political retribution: former federal attorney - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
Biden on the attack is what voters and Democrats want to see: political analyst - MSNBC Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Tech Bros Invented Trains And It Broke Me
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Watching Hilary on the Tonys
By edhopper - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
Some states look to eliminate property taxes
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 21 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
The Rich NEVER stole This Much Money From Workers Before... - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago

General Discussion
I'm going to ring some alarm bells here....
By lees1975 - 50 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)

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80 year old commutes 2 hours each way to her dish washing job
By Demovictory9 - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago

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I just saw a brutal Biden ad during the Tony's on cbs. Accusing tscf of being a dictator out for revenge.
By lindysalsagal - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago

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Occupy Democrats: "I'm so tired of people telling me what Trump really meant to say. If he can't speak for himself then
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago

Weather Watchers
Waxing Gibbous, 67% visible
By elleng - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago

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Gun violence erupts across U.S. on deadly Father's Day weekend
By bif - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago

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Someday, the Don will meet his maker.
By usonian - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest featuring The Convicted Felon
By MagaSmash - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
The effort to 'turn this country into a theocratic state' is being mainstreamed by the GOP - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
'A shame before God': Ben Crump slams anti-DEI lawsuit against Black female venture capitalists - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago

General Discussion
NY-16: Bowman primary reignites civil war among Democrats
By RandySF - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
RFK Jr. says COVID was 'ethnically targeted' to spare Jews
By Swede - 100 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)

Cable News Clips
How joy 'can be a weapon' against white supremacy - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 22 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Rep. Mike Turner says Speaker Johnson will "assert leadership" if any "improper" behavior by new Intelligence Committee
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
Anti-Abortion Groups Thwart Citizen Initiatives
By applegrove - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 23 hrs ago

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Today's Republicans do in fact have Christian values
By Stardust Mirror - 50 replies @ 23 hrs ago (Milestone)

Liberal YouTubers
FED UP ABC anchor TORCHES Trump over most DESPICABLE comment yet - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 23 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
Democratic Rep. calls Trump 'orange Jesus' as he wields influence over GOP on immigration - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 23 hrs ago

General Discussion
I Hope it Ends with a Monster
By YoshidaYui - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 23 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
It's about 'the future': Senate nominee Alsobrooks talks Dems' battle for Senate majority - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 23 hrs ago

Music Appreciation
Evan Nicole Bell - Catfish Blues Live at the Clubhouse
By ornotna - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 23 hrs ago

Cable News Clips
House Republicans use defense bill to embrace Trump and culture war fights - The Weekend - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 23 hrs ago

Classic Films
TCM Schedule for Tuesday, June 18: Sweet Films/Star of the Month: Fox Stars
By CBHagman - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 23 hrs ago

General Discussion
I'm going to ring some alarm bells here....
By lees1975 - 25 replies @ 23 hrs ago (Milestone)

Forum Spotlight: American History

On June 16, 1944, George Junius Stinney Jr. became the youngest person executed ...
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On June 16, 1858, Abraham Lincoln wrote, "A house divided against itself, cannot stand."
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On June 16, 1917, Washington Post publisher Katharine Graham was born.
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Latest Breaking News

Planned Parenthood Shooting Suspect in Colorado Loses Appeal Over Forced Medication
Monday - US News and World Report/Reuters

Neo-nazis unfurl swastika flag at rally outside South Dakota Capitol
Monday - The Independent (UK)

UN Security Council backs plan for Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Monday - Reuters

Gen X has higher cancer rates than their baby boomer parents
Monday - Science News

Donald Trump 'Special' Probation Meeting Sparks Backlash
Monday - Newsweek

Supreme Court to hear Facebook appeal tied to Cambridge Analytica breach
Monday - CNN Politics

Uber loses challenge to California gig work law in US appeals court
Monday - Reuters

Giuliani calls DA Fani Willis a 'ho' to rapturous reaction at Christian rally
Monday - UK Independent

Justice Alito Caught on Tape Discussing How Battle for America 'Can't Be Compromised'
Monday - Rolling Stone

Supreme Court seeks Biden administration's views in major climate change lawsuits
Monday - CBS News

Ukraine's air force may keep F-16 warplanes abroad to protect them from Russia
Monday - ABC News/AP

Two shots in one? Moderna's COVID-19 and flu vaccine reports favorable results
Monday - USA Today

Georgia Republican convicted in Jan. 6 riot walks out during televised congressional primary debate
Monday - NBC News/AP

Kamala Harris Tears Into Byron Donalds Over Jim Crow Comments
Monday - Daily Beast

Nevada has a plan to expand electronic voting. That concerns election security experts
Monday - ABC News/AP

Trump Will Speak to a Christian Group That Calls for Abortion to Be 'Eradicated Entirely'
Monday - US News and World Report/AP

Biden Administration has discussed potentially negotiating unilateral deal with Hamas to free U.S. hostages
Monday - NBC News

Bill would rename NYC subway stop after Stonewall, a landmark in LGBTQ+ rights movement
Monday - AP

National, Nebraska Dems spending $80k on a Nebraska political staffer
Monday - Nebraska Examiner

US Democrats deploying funds to boost down-ballot candidates in non-battleground states
Monday - Reuters

Trump fumes over tech problems at his Las Vegas rally, threatens not to pay the crew
Monday - The Hill

US resumes air drops of aid into northern Gaza
Monday - VOA/Agence France-Presse

Thousands Sign Christian Petition Rebuking Republican 'Hijacking of Jesus'
Monday - Newsweek

Biden Administration Considers Protection for Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens
Monday - New York Times

European elections: Centre 'holding' in face of far-right parties, says von der Leyen
Jun 9 - The Irish Times

Italy's PM Meloni comes out on top in EU vote, strengthening her hand
Jun 9 - Reuters

Trump says only a 'psycho' would call war dead 'suckers and losers' - which a general says Trump did
Jun 9 - UK Independent

Seattle bans batteries from trash as 'growing fire safety concern' turns heads
Jun 9 - MSN

How Israel Pulled Off a High-Risk Hostage Rescue
Jun 9 - The Wall Street Journal

US, Saudi Arabia close to finalizing draft security treaty, WSJ reports
Jun 9 - Reuters

Russia Using Barges to Protect Crimea Bridge: UK
Jun 9 - Newsweek

Mayorkas defends new asylum restrictions: 'We stand by the legality of what we have done'
Jun 9 - ABC News

Clyburn on Trump's attempt to take credit for insulin pricing: 'How can you be so bold with your lies?'
Jun 9 - The Hill

Far-right fossil fuel company allies pressure US supreme court to shield firms in unprecedented campaign
Jun 9 - The Guardian

Unaired footage shows chaos, anger of congressional leaders amid Jan. 6 evacuation
Jun 9 - Politico

GOP Sen. Tom Cotton Claims Trump Was Actually Super Tight With Zelensky
Jun 9 - Daily Beast

Belgium shifts right -- but not far right
Jun 9 - Politico

Far right gains in European Parliament projections; France's Macron calls legislative elections
Jun 9 - Washington Post

Sen. Lindsey Graham says fellow Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville is an "outlier" on Putin and Ukraine
Jun 9 - CBS News

Biden, France's Macron reach agreement on using Russian assets for Ukraine
Jun 9 - Reuters

Seoul to restart anti-Pyongyang broadcasts in retaliation to North's trash balloons
Jun 9 - NBC News/AP

Israeli minister Benny Gantz resigns from war cabinet in blow to Netanyahu
Jun 9 - CNN

Trump probation interview set for Monday after hush money conviction
Jun 9 - NBC News

Iran OKs 6 candidates for presidential race, but again blocks Ahmadinejad
Jun 9 - ABC News/AP

Biden visits American cemetery in France that Trump skipped
Jun 9 - Reuters

Leonard Peltier Is Getting What May Be His Last Chance At Freedom
Jun 9 - Huff Post

Large chunk of Wyoming's Teton Pass road collapses; unclear how quickly it can be rebuilt
Jun 9 - AP

US resumes maritime aid deliveries to Gaza after pier repair
Jun 9 - CNN Politics

Thousands gather outside White House to protest war in Gaza
Jun 9 - NBC News

U.S. provided support to Israeli forces in rescue of 4 hostages in Gaza
Jun 9 - CBS News

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