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Weekend Music Thread – I’m Still Standing

Music Thread AdLib - March 17, 2018 16

This weekend's music thread is about taking the blows, standing strong and punching back better than you took it.

Weekend Music Thread – Love and Peace Or Else

Music Thread AdLib - March 10, 2018 20

A summit was agreed to between Donald Trump, North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un and ex-Chicago Bulls player Dennis Rodman. Wait, maybe the crazy...

Weekend Music Thread – Everyone’s Gone to the Movies

Music Thread AdLib - March 3, 2018 25

Share the songs and soundtracks from your favorite movies that make you want to sing and dance...or at least tap your toe!

Weekend Music Thread – Something’s Happening Here

Music Thread AdLib - February 24, 2018 29

Activate your activism or energize it by sharing songs about taking a stand.

Weekend Music Thread – We Can Be Heroes

Music Thread AdLib - February 17, 2018 10

This weekend's music thread is about doing the right thing, standing up for principles that matter...and being a hero in your own life.

Weekend Music Thread – Dirty Work

Music Thread AdLib - February 10, 2018 20

To keep the focus on the misogynists and violent criminals who Trump has happily employed, the theme for this weekend's music thread is about jobs, work and activities.

Weekend Music Thread – Would I Lie to You?

Music Thread AdLib - February 3, 2018 17

Lay down your favorite tracks (but don't let them lie) about lying, cheating and all other kinds of deplorable Republican traits! See how good you can be about nailing how bad they are!

Weekend Music Thread – Burning Down The House

Music Thread AdLib - January 27, 2018 27

This weekend's music theme is fire and heat, songs about warmth of any kind.

Weekend Music Thread – It’s My Party and I’ll Cry If I Want To

Music Thread AdLib - January 20, 2018 20

This weekend's music theme is dedicated to poor Donnie Trump who's so upset he's missing his anniversary party he's throwing for himself. Songs about crying, being sad and getting emotional are what's for just desserts.

Weekend Music Thread – People Like Us

Music Thread AdLib - January 13, 2018 37

This weekend's music thread is for songs about people, men and women, boys and girls, people who are named or "he" and "she".

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