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Archives: June 20, 2021

North Park businesses, residents decry newly painted red curbs for bike lanes

Marco Rubio Told 'You Can't Even Troll Well' by Alexander Vindman's Wife After Ukraine Tweet

WHO declares an end to second Ebola outbreak in Guinea

What's Going On, What's Happening Brother, Marvin Gaye, Live

You May Want To Avoid This Shortcut

Colorado adopts emergency rule to protect from 'sham' election audits

Tweet: Happy Juneteenth- Trevor Noah

Maybe the Catholic bishops should withhold communion from politicians who support the death penalty

I am most concerned about Joe Biden's cognitive abilities because he ...

Texas Republicans take aim at history this Juneteenth. It could totally backfire.

Growing up in Texas in the 1950s and 60s I knew about Juneteenth.

County Clerks Facing Death Threats Amid Push for 'Sham' Election Audits, Says Colorado SOS

american car crash videos have caught up to the russkies in quantity & quality -

Tennessee GOP Reps Threaten to Defund Health Dept. Over 'Targeting' Kids With Vaccine Info

Feds: West Virginia transgender athlete ban violates the law

'They All F-----g Hate Me': Book Reveals Trump Remark On Black Voters

How are Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter doing these days?

SUMMER OF SOUL Official Trailer In Theaters and on Hulu July 2

Others!

Next-generation battery may unlock the future for electric vehicles

Kevin Hart's new movie -Fatherhood. Netflix - Get your tissues

Trump needs to quit being an asshole to El Paso: judge

handwriting sample reveals "friendly" neighbor has been sending harassing mail to gay couple for yrs

For Saturday night, some old school humor...

Racist school course sparks outrage as Canada reckons with colonial legacy

Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, and Fox News have August date confirmed for court bid to dismiss

One dead after pickup truck drives into crowd attending Wilton Manors LGBTQ Pride parade

We should start calling republicans American Taliban.

Texas Gov. Defunds Legislature After Democrats Staged Walk Out to Protest Voter Suppression Bill

Colombia gives 'superpowers' to controversial inspector general

Washington ranks in top 10 most fun states in the country

Colombia's anti-government protests continue without strike organizers

Juneteenth becomes official state holiday in WA in 2022

Special session on tax crucial for Medicaid in doubt over Planned Parenthood amendment

Trump backs ex-Rep. Vito Fossella in bid for Staten Island borough president

Nayib Bukele's "Soft Power" Uses YouTubers

Pawtery

Breaking shooting at Birthday Party in Toronto. 3 children and one adult

I still romanticize about this state... even while being here

DOJ Brief Says "Proud Boy" Defendant Committed Act of "Terrorism." This is What Trump Incited

Judge refuses broader travel for Capitol riot participant Bigo Barnett

Officer shoots driver accused of hitting at least 9 cyclists during Arizona road race

That 'well-regulated militia?' ...was originally created to quell rebellions of the enslaved, prof

Anthony Bland affirms plan to run for governor

FINALLY! I start Monday @ 8:30!!!

Good Hearted Woman, By Waylon Jennings

Marathon Petroleum cut nearly 2,000 jobs - and reaped $2.1B in pandemic benefits

MSNBC host calls out Christians' lack of Christ-like behavior to new Southern Baptist Convention P

'Tell the truth,' Xavier University's president says of struggle to vaccinate returning students

Poco - Kind Woman

Mickey Newbury - Just Dropped In/Wish I Was

Juneteenth excursion trips...

Hank Williams - Cold, Cold Heart

Racism kept a Black WWII vet from a Purple Heart, he says. At 99, he got the award.

Amid a foster care crisis, West Virginia didn't pay private adoption agencies as promised

DNC Credentials Committee Dismisses Challenge To Local Officials

Trump BUSTED STEALING Millions from Taxpayers for his KIDS - Christo Aivalis

US Senate Elections the Democrats are gonna win in 2022 by a landslide to narrow margin.

Stunning lengthy detailed twitter thread on Trump's mob connections and corruptions

Bill Maher - California Water Shortages, Droughts and Fires

I rarely see garage sales any more

Joe Bell (Movie Trailer)

"The drug war basically destroyed policing,"

A new show for all y'all!

The Clock Is Ticking For Local Governments To Make Their Case Against Huge Drug Distributors

Fort Lauderdale Gay Mens Chorus confirms the truck driver was one of their own...

Bucks advance. Nets knocked out.

Thank GOD President Biden was home when champ passed. Do you think they knew it was near?

Warnock Commemorates Juneteenth Becoming Federal Holiday: "A Moment All Americans Should Celebrate

Truck kills one, barely misses Wasserman Schultz at Florida Pride event

Fresh protests in Brazil against Bolsonaro's handling of Covid pandemic

Tweet of the Day

Body of missing US student Catherine Serou found in Russia

Construction industry in West Virginia facing short-term pricing issues related to pandemic, sees

Spent a couple of hours today at the Juneteenth celebration to register voters.

Drinking straw device is instant cure for hiccups, say scientists

Hats off to Curly Joe by The Band Fleeb (instrumental)

Somebody Loan Me a Dime - Boz Scaggs and

Ann Wilson of heart has a birthday today. Here's one of Heart's early tunes.

Do you ever look up the names of former lovers?

Saturday Banjo Jamboree

No solution in sight as renters, landlords face 'eviction cliff' on June 30

Tame Impala - Is It True

Question re: scalp bumps or folliculitis during chemo.

Is The GOP-Led Recount of Arizona's 2020 Election Ballots Legal? - MSNBC

Three Generals Reconsider Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee.

Psychiatrists Warns That Trump's Psychosis Is Still An 'Enormous Danger' - Ring of Fire

Sly & The Family Stone - Everyday People, Live

Delta variant threat looms large in states with lagging vaccination rates - CBS News

The Spectacular Failure of the MyPillow Guy's Mask Operation

The Cruel and Twisted Discoveries at Germany's Stonehenge

China's space station launch - in pictures

Here is one of the most perfect pieces of guitar playing as I can find

A piece by Jack Gallagher and three selections by John Adams

The bangs don't work for me

hip hop

John Bercow defects to Labour with withering attack on Johnson

Two from Fairport Convention

'Italygate' election conspiracy theory was pushed by two firms led by woman who also falsely claimed

The drought in US south-west is the worst in 1,200 years. It might be here to stay

Damn, the first time I look at news today and I learn that first dog Champ died.

After cease-fire, Israel and Hamas revert to calibrated routine of provocation and reprisal

Richard and Linda Thompson -- 'Night Comes In'

WV Supreme Court resuscitates suit over principal confronting transgender student in bathroom

As Brazil tops 500,000 deaths, protests against president

As Brazil tops 500,000 deaths, protests against president

My "book" was written long ago by many others. Ha.

Montgomery County's only gay bar on verge of its last call

My first experience with Civil Rights was with/for Blacks. I am not Black (but in spirit)

The Daily Show: What the Hell Happened This Week? - Week of 6/14/2021

Coming down: More than 100-year-old Confederate statue removed from Leonard Park

The Duty to be Morally Enhanced

Rabid Dog Imported Into U.S., At Least 12 People Exposed

At least 15 die in multiple attacks near US-Mexico border

Prosper Couple Accused of 'Scamming Tens of Millions From African American Community'

Prosper Couple Accused of 'Scamming Tens of Millions From African American Community'

This MadTV skit predicted present day America

Biden to revive longtime presidential tradition Trump skipped

Port Neches mayor sounds off on refinery's noise study; plays troubling recording

Beaumont, TX. elects first Black female mayor in runoff

Texoma Regional Blood Center has no blood, declares emergency

Windows 11 Benchmarks DESTROY Windows 10!

US Senate seats up for re-election in 2022 the Democrats win by a landslide to narrow margin.

Bonus Tweet of the Day

Your Sunday LOLcats (dial-up warning) Get Up And Go Edition

Chuck Todd Called a 'Dangerous F-ing Imbecile' for Booking Election Deniers on 'Meet the Press'

Extra Bonus Tweet of Day

White Privilege's Good Old Days Narrative Perpetuates Racism. Because, Of Course It Does.

Business leaders write five-figure checks to Charlie Crist committee

As Brazil tops 500,000 deaths, protests against president

Biden's Schedule for Sunday, June 20, 2021

Mike Lindell Says He Lost $7M in Failed Mask Venture Touted by Trump: 'Can't Give Them Away'

Voters supported progressive policies on ballot initiatives. Now Republicans are pushing back.

On this day, June 20, Chet Atkins (1924) and Brian Wilson (1942) were born.

Valencia College adjuncts vote to form a union after years-long push

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis asks judge to toss lawsuit against state's anti-protest law

On June 19, 1902, Guy Lombardo was born.

Gov. Ricketts sending Nebraska state troopers to southern border

Trump supporter defaces Pride Month intersection in Florida to celebrate former president's birthday

Obama's Final Numbers

GOP congressman lashes out at Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday: 'Are we going to do one for the

Just Another Trump Con Artist:

I'm playing with tangzhong this weekend

Former UK speaker Bercow defects to Labour with attack on Johnson

Garland inherited a booby-trapped DOJ. Here's why it won't be easy to fix.

US Senate Elections in 2022 from states that Democrats win by a landslide to narrow margin.

A peaceful moment for you today

FL Realtors Association Unveils Affordable Housing Initiative - Aimed Largely At Buyers, Not Renters

Mickey Newbury - Cortelia Clark

Red Tide Moving Up FL West Coast, As DeAthsentence Urges Visitors To Enjoy The Beaches

Willie Watson - Gallows Pole

Ron Johnson booed at Juneteenth celebration in Wisconsin

Did any of y'all know Robert William Fisher personally?

Woman Living in Her Off-Grid Ambulance Camper Conversion

Blaze Foley - If I Could Only Fly

Is this like "Banal Race Theory", "Safe Race Theory", "Don't-Question-It Race Theory" or something?

John Prine - Some Humans Ain't Human

You're 16 and it's 6:00 PM on a Friday evening. What are you doing?

Chicken-Fried News: Rather than do the right thing and name it the Misinformation Superhighway,

Patty Loveless - You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive

Johnny Cash - Highway Patrolman

The Frontier is suing to find out how a man in the throes of a mental health crisis died in an

Hank Williams - Lost Highway

Gillian Welch · Alison Krauss - I'll Fly Away

Throwback Tulsa: Elvis Presley at Tulsa Assembly Center (Cox Business Center) on this day in 1972

Elizabeth Cotton - In the Sweet Bye and Bye

Security fencing under construction at Cedar Crest

More than 41,000 people have signed petitions to stop Jeff Bezos from returning to Earth

Kansas prosecutor mired in ethical misconduct quits to avoid Bourbon County backlash

Lightin' Hopkins - It's a Sin to be Rich, It's a Low-downShame to be Poor

Despicable doesn't come close to describing them!

"if the min. wage had increased at the rate of productivity since 1960, it would be $23. Instead, i

Breakfast Sunday 20 June 2021

Republicans Don't Like Sane Americans Because We'll Definitely Vote Against Them. @ericswalwell

Pasta - map of local pasta dishes in Italy

Nina Simone - Mississippi Goddam

Sen. Ron Johnson Booed at Juneteenth Event

Sort of like "Who's on first" joke -

Meat trade dog discovers love for the first time

"Can you imagine if during a heat wave, Texans were told to turn off their power ..."

Want to teach inverse relationships?

In 30 years, We've moved from being moderate Democrats to -

Joe Bataan - What Good Is A Castle

My 'where the heck did THIS come from?' Clematis is looking fine, this morning

Suffragette City

Putting money on the table to bet that

Doonesbury - The Assistant to the Assistant, So Many Assistants

Hot Fun In The Summertime

Non Sequitur - Capt'n Eddie Unravels The Mystery of the Mayans

The US triples its vaccine donations to Taiwan as the island battles an outbreak

US Senate seats up for re-election in 2022 from states Democrats win by landslide to narrow margin.

NASA livestream

Trump admin lawyers having trouble finding jobs post-Jan. 6. Violins shrink to quantum level

Body discovered after search for Belgian far-right soldier

Happy Fathers Day to all the Dads at DU..

some local science

Once-A-Year Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie

How old do you feel?

Little known song fact about Eddy Grant's Electric Avenue

Few police agencies have given L.A. prosecutors the names of dishonest cops

'It's brutal': Las Vegas cooks amid blazing heatwave - and it's going to get worse

Chet Atkins was born on this date.

Good Day DU (June 20, 2021)

One of them has to go: The GOP or America as we know it.

Eric Dolphy was born on this date.

Florida man ...

hey weather watchers. great lakes drought.

I spent some time labeling headstone pictures

Southwest US states bake, wildfire threatens Arizona towns

#FredsFailure trending on Father's Day

385 new cases on the AZ Dashboard today, Sun; 5 deaths

Ha Ha, Ron Johnson was booed at a Juneteenth event!

I stumbled across this on Twitter this morning - Lauren Boebert's many infractions and crimes:

Ralph Stanley - I'll Not Be Afraid

I would love to meet Lauren Underwood, she seems like a genuinely good, AND HAPPY, person!

A shoutout to all the great Dads!

Summer solstice arrives Sunday night, marking year's longest day.

Chris Jones ad for Arkansas Governor

Honest questions.

Weekly Ludi #20

Pride Exhibit Debuts on White House Ground Floor

Have y'all seen who's running against Sarah Huckabee Sanders for Arkansas Gov? DAAAAAMN!

Ginny Hawker - Undone in Sorrow

Early Bird catches . . .

Marco Rubio with a "heartwarming" Father's Day message

Happy Birthday to Brian Wilson.

Movie released on this date in 1975

Apropos

Cute cop & kid dance off:

What Was The First Gay Ad?

Critical Race Theory - some things it's done 😆😳🤪

Trump was concerned that showing 'empathy' in George Floyd would make him look like a weenie

Guy Finds Stray Kitten Under A Truck And Just Couldn't Say No

It's his world and we're just living in it

Cat Goes Absolutely Everywhere With His Dad

Why Republicans are suddenly reluctant to condemn political violence

What Fiction are you reading this week, June 20, 2021?

'Is this a joke?': Trump slammed for 'disgusting' Father's Day message to 'Losers of the world'

Jeff Tiedrich tweet:

Agency: Tennessee zinc miner fired for voicing safety worry

Agency: Tennessee zinc miner fired for voicing safety worry

Unclear if Iran's election will change nuclear talks, Jake Sullivan says

Jill Biden remembers her father, celebrates President Biden on Father's Day

Dad Joke for Father's Day

New Harriet Tubman Museum Opens In Cape May, N.J.; Juneteenth & Questions of The Future

I am defeated...

On Juneteenth, three stirring stories of how enslaved people gained their freedom

Biden goes to church a day after challenge from bishops on abortion

Billie Holiday - Strange Fruit

Court Upholds $140K Attorney Fee Award on $500 Verdict

Shadow, sniffing the Sunday morning breeze.

Death in the family on Father's Day

Browntail moth caterpillars! Egads, they're ruining the summer.

A Father's Day message from President Joe Biden.

"Thanks for raising my kids." . . . Please come CAPTION ex-PresiDented Trump!!!

It's my birthday today, so please indulge me as I repost a few of my favorite videos.

Walking Dead Season 10 bonus episodes review *SPOILERS*

Today's Sermon on the Bishops

Remains of 10 more Native American kids to be disinterred

Cat pretends to eat grilled cheese sandwich...

Thoughts on the filibuster...

Bananas Have Died Out Once Before

The cat is still for sale (free)

New Harriet Tubman Museum Opens In Cape May, N.J.; Juneteenth & Questions of The Future

Sesame Street introduces family with two gay dads during Pride Month

Zinnia in SW Wasington.

Editorial: Court secures ACA but work remains for Congress

Cartoons 6/20/2021

Ballerina Dad *dreamy sigh*

"We shouldn't kill the filibuster because we may need to use it in the future" is like

Snohomish County home values soar in latest assessment

Years ago we had more of a camaraderie at DU

We Had CDs in My Day.

You'll be glad you watched this - trust me

Wildfire smoke: A burning health issue is getting worse

Nonverbal communication of the day.

The right is panicking over critical race theory

Rep. Ted Lieu calls Catholic bishops 'hypocrites' for trying to deny Biden Communion over abortion

TCM Schedule for Wednesday, June 23: Classroom Cinema: Teacher's Selections

Arizona 'audit' becomes far-right campaign stop, fuels conspiracy that election can be overturned

Party-Line Votes "Risky" For Dems

Trump lawyers connected to his most controversial policies are struggling to find new jobs

great question for tucker:

Cristiano Ronaldo is selling his Trump Tower apartment at a huge $10 million loss, report says

Quote of the Day

'Isn't She Lovely,' Stevie Wonder Live, London

Senator Ron Johnson Loudly Booed At Milwaukee Juneteenth Celebration

Beto O'Rourke, Jaime Harrison encourage Manchin voting rights compromise

Myanmar junta leader arrives in Moscow for security conference

Peru: Fujimori cries electoral fraud - and unleashes torrent of racism

Peru: Fujimori cries electoral fraud - and unleashes torrent of racism

Seattle ranks among top 10 cities for biking in the nation

"We don't want two states, we want all of it"

Will it be Rutledge or Huckabee for the GOP?

Robert Johnson - Crossroads

TCM Schedule for Tuesday, June 22: Star of the Month: Cyd Charisse

Judge Rules for Florida on CDC Order Blocking Cruise Ships

Stelter: Why isn't Fox News fact-checking Carlson's January 6 claim? (CNN)

QAnon Supporters Dismayed at Donald Trump's December Tour With Bill O'Reilly

Growing list of Arizona Republicans have had enough amid 'audit' (CNN)

Here's my proposal for reparations.

Trump's 1987 NYT advertisement re: Japan

Up until now, for the most part, GOP stole elections by voter obstruction, gerrymandering.

Failure At WA Chlorine Plant May Force Some To Conserve Water

Workplace Discrimination Against Natural Hair is Now Illegal in Nebraska

Beto O'Rourke Has A RALLY FOR VOTING RIGHTS in AUSTIN, TX TONIGHT (Sunday 06/20/21)!!!

Happy Summer Solstice to all at DU

Officials say deadly Pride parade crash was not intentional

Happy Father's Day to all the dads nearby, far away or no longer here:

US Senate Elections in states Democrats win in 2022 by a landslide to narrow margin.

Brothers set record crossing large gap in park on a highline

New Harriet Tubman Museum Open, Juneteenth, Cape May, New Jersey, Impt. Stop In Underground Railroad

Governor Ricketts's BFF Punches a Woman in the Face

Positively 4th Street

Akron to start clearing homeless camps, citing 'housing first' policy

A few reasons why Trump went for "the Big Con,"

WHAT'S ON Wednesday TCM: Show Boat, Rhapsody in Blue, Wuthering Heights

We're putting my sweet little girl down today....

Is Mitch McConnell trying to tell West VA what is best for them?

Are they making Whirlpool refrigerators without thermostats?

Tropical Depression Chaudette will become a TS again tomorrow - pay attention

The Secrets Of Noctilucent Clouds

Anti-hazing 'Collin's Law' unanimously passes in the Ohio Senate

The Trump Administration was a criminal enterprise.

Here's To The Dads -- Happy Father's Day!

Democratic Op calls out GOP Op on Critical Race Theory: 'Not grassroots.' 'Organized & paid for.'

Summer Solstice at Stonehenge Sunset Show, Sunday 20 June

Multi-Car Pileup Kills At Least 10, Mostly Children in Alabama (MSNBC)

The "Insurrectionists" have no remorse or regrets for January 6th.

Ohio University's student newspaper The Post faces existential threat in the face of administrative

Rubio Urges POTUS to Grant Naval Academy Football Player Waiver to Play in the NFL (Buccaneers)

Trump Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross made at least $53 million from private companies while serving

Calling all robots, cause I keep getting asked if I'm one.

'A Family Like Ours': Portraits of Gay Fatherhood

PM Update: Warm and muggy tonight. Hot and humid weather continues Monday.

Lawsuit seeks removal of Kentucky Wildlife Commissioner Rich Storm

Is Trump on the terrorist watch list?

i WISH I WAS A DOG..... just loving life

A Father's Day song from Groucho

'I think I can be reelected:' Larry Householder doesn't rule out running for Ohio office again

As Juneteenth Marks Slavery's End, Lawmakers Turn To Forced Prison Labor, Punishment Clause 13 Amend

STOCK MARKET WATCH - Monday, 21 June 2021

What's for Dinner, Sun., June 20, 2021

**The threat of a constitutional crisis is looming over our nation.

remember those 2 guys shuffling papers in Cruz and Hawley's binders inside the Capitol that day

Macron's party loses big in France's regional elections

The Midnight - Los Angeles

Sanders won't back infrastructure deal with more gas taxes, electric vehicle fees

U.S. failed in Afghanistan, former president says

Texas, right now

The Incredible Shrinking Mayor of New York

Harry Enten: How this is the most unpredictable NYC mayoral race in 50 years

College & Electric Youth - A Real Hero

Oh Lindsay Graham! You have stuck your foot in your mouth again!

Opinion: Why so many Republicans talk about nonsense

Automotive Part Maker Finds Takata Falsified Seatbelt Tests: Report

Manhattan City Council candidate caught with dominatrix in leaked video

Sad update on my 100 yr old dad, & my sister/his caretaker...

Can someone please explain to me the conservative hysteria of what's going on at the border?

Frank Zappa's Twisted Take On The Beatles

9 children, 1 adult killed in Alabama crash: 'The most horrific accident in Butler County history'

Golfers........anyone watching this US Open?? Oh my gosh, it's exciting......

Cuba encouraged by early efficacy results of homegrown COVID-19 vaccine

8 kids in youth van among the 12 lives lost to Claudette

CNN's Stelter: Why Isn't Fox News Defending Tucker Carlson's Wild FBI Claims?

Summer Solstice blessings to everyone

The claim that gas taxes "pay for roads" & electric cars get a "free ride" is bullshit

Osprey Kid moves under MomBrella!

Video footage of New York attempted murder shooting that involved to children

Leave it to Beaver

Our Revolution Ohio Endorses Justin Bibb for Cleveland Mayor

Check out the Chucks on this Detroit meteorologist:

The spine-chilling call of a "Penguin" on the hunt

A 15-Vehicle Crash On An Alabama Highway Has Left 9 Children Dead

Canada Says Border Won't Fully Reopen Until 75% Vaccination Rate

Priest warns Pope isn't going to deny anyone communion

She Went on a PR Tour for Her Sick, Adopted African Child. Was It All a Lie?

Biden to Travel to North Carolina in Bid to Boost Vaccinations

Pres Biden Opposed to letting the federal gasoline tax rise at the rate of inflation to fund infrast

The death penalty is barbaric

How the Justice Department swept up records of two congressional Democrats and Trump's lawyer

Brazil Hits 500,000 Deaths by Covid

Volunteer for Eric Adams campaign stabbed multiple times. Don't think

He arrived at work Jan 6 and immediately saw colleague with blood coming down his face.

*What's on TCM tonight:

Missouri Leads The Nation In Covid. Only 38% Vaccination Rate.

Well, I think I have enough now to keep me busy...

Guedes Claims that The Middle Class Eats Too Much and that Their Leftovers Could Feed The Poor

In an attempt to look tough for his reelection bid Rubio pushes for new China sanctions

Republicans eye Nashville crack-up to gain House seat

Republican senators maintain strong opposition to democracy

California authorities hunt suspect behind 'atrocious' attacks on Pelicans

Bonus Quote of the Day

Iowa poll shows drop in support for Grassley

Again, I ask...

Update on my Dad and covid

Opinion: New emails reveal a Trump White House gone mad

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