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I want to reinstate my DU subscription but can't this is fecking
By arthritisR_US - 11 min ago - Last reply 20 sec ago
I want to reinstate my DU subscription but can't this is fecking
By arthritisR_US - 11 min ago - Last reply 20 sec ago
Latest Breaking News
'Mysteriously disappeared': DOJ Epstein prosecution memo vanishes after press inquiry
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 42 sec ago
'Mysteriously disappeared': DOJ Epstein prosecution memo vanishes after press inquiry
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 42 sec ago
General Discussion
Smart Homes Are Terrible (The Atlantic)
By highplainsdem - 53 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Smart Homes Are Terrible (The Atlantic)
By highplainsdem - 53 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
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Drinking a Spiced Rum Coco Martini tonight.
By Aristus - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Drinking a Spiced Rum Coco Martini tonight.
By Aristus - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
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Is there a way to redo friction on foam rubber?
By Beartracks - 4 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Is there a way to redo friction on foam rubber?
By Beartracks - 4 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
General Discussion
Why are there so many discussions about beef jerky in the Epstein files?
By BlueSpot - 49 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Why are there so many discussions about beef jerky in the Epstein files?
By BlueSpot - 49 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Music Appreciation
Silversun Pickups - "Little Lover's So Polite" & "Future Foe Scenarios"
By steelyboo - 5 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Silversun Pickups - "Little Lover's So Polite" & "Future Foe Scenarios"
By steelyboo - 5 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
Experts Warn That Trump's Brain is COOKED
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 min ago - Last reply 6 min ago
Experts Warn That Trump's Brain is COOKED
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 min ago - Last reply 6 min ago
General Discussion
From a liberal friend; Possible Rules for ICE:
By CaliforniaPeggy - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
From a liberal friend; Possible Rules for ICE:
By CaliforniaPeggy - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
General Discussion
Seems the Ancient Order of Hibernians has condemned dump
By CountAllVotes - 1 hr ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Seems the Ancient Order of Hibernians has condemned dump
By CountAllVotes - 1 hr ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Music Appreciation
Septicflesh - The Vampire from Nazareth
By stonecutter357 - 9 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Septicflesh - The Vampire from Nazareth
By stonecutter357 - 9 min ago - Last reply 9 min ago
General Discussion
Film Melania pulled at a theater at Amazon's request
By bmichaelh - 10 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Film Melania pulled at a theater at Amazon's request
By bmichaelh - 10 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Tourists stopped from seeing The Last Supper, while Olympic VIPs including Vance visit
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Tourists stopped from seeing The Last Supper, while Olympic VIPs including Vance visit
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Atheists & Agnostics
I always give away my hearts in this forum.
By iwillalwayswonderwhy - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
I always give away my hearts in this forum.
By iwillalwayswonderwhy - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
General Discussion
ron filipkowski: "It doesn't get any more disgusting than this."
By orleans - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
ron filipkowski: "It doesn't get any more disgusting than this."
By orleans - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
General Discussion
Kid Rock's MAGA music festival canceled in South Carolina
By DemocratSinceBirth - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Kid Rock's MAGA music festival canceled in South Carolina
By DemocratSinceBirth - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
General Discussion
Trump gets his info from this network:
By applegrove - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Trump gets his info from this network:
By applegrove - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Cable News Clips
Why a Republican plan could disqualify married women from voting in the midterms - MS NOW Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 min ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Why a Republican plan could disqualify married women from voting in the midterms - MS NOW Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 min ago - Last reply 15 min ago
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OK, this caught my attention, I'm going to apply tomorrow...
By Enter stage left - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 18 min ago
OK, this caught my attention, I'm going to apply tomorrow...
By Enter stage left - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 18 min ago
General Discussion
Breaking: Democrats resoundingly defend red district in Louisiana, denying GOP its first pickup
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
Breaking: Democrats resoundingly defend red district in Louisiana, denying GOP its first pickup
By Miles Archer - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
General Discussion
What do you think about Lindsey Vonn's plans to ski tomorrow?
By DURHAM D - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 21 min ago
What do you think about Lindsey Vonn's plans to ski tomorrow?
By DURHAM D - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 21 min ago
General Discussion
Keith Edwards with Barack Obama
By Figarosmom - 23 min ago - Last reply 23 min ago
Keith Edwards with Barack Obama
By Figarosmom - 23 min ago - Last reply 23 min ago
Music Appreciation
Roy Orbison - "Ooby Dooby" & "Claudette"
By steelyboo - 23 min ago - Last reply 23 min ago
Roy Orbison - "Ooby Dooby" & "Claudette"
By steelyboo - 23 min ago - Last reply 23 min ago
Cable News Clips
Congress shouldn't give DHS, ICE 'a penny more' until ICE is overhauled: Rep. Garcia - MS NOW Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 45 min ago - Last reply 25 min ago
Congress shouldn't give DHS, ICE 'a penny more' until ICE is overhauled: Rep. Garcia - MS NOW Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 45 min ago - Last reply 25 min ago
General Discussion
Ted Cruz whines about Virginia redistricting. State Senator Lucas has the perfect reply.
By Norbert - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 25 min ago
Ted Cruz whines about Virginia redistricting. State Senator Lucas has the perfect reply.
By Norbert - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 25 min ago
General Discussion
Like the Tin Man... I have a heart!!
By Beartracks - 25 min ago - Last reply 25 min ago
Like the Tin Man... I have a heart!!
By Beartracks - 25 min ago - Last reply 25 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
By riversedge - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 27 min ago
Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
By riversedge - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 27 min ago
General Discussion
Another overperformance for Democrats, this time in Louisiana.
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - Last reply 28 min ago
Another overperformance for Democrats, this time in Louisiana.
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - Last reply 28 min ago
General Discussion
The Winter Olympics are full of entitlement and leisure class athletes
By superpatriotman - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 28 min ago
The Winter Olympics are full of entitlement and leisure class athletes
By superpatriotman - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 28 min ago
Cable News Clips
'So vile, so low, it shocks the conscience': Dem Rep. blasts Trump over racist post - MS NOW Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 29 min ago - Last reply 29 min ago
'So vile, so low, it shocks the conscience': Dem Rep. blasts Trump over racist post - MS NOW Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 29 min ago - Last reply 29 min ago
General Discussion
MAGAt Pastor made a "direct and firm" demand to Trump that he fire the "Staffer" (MILLER?) who posted the Obama video
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - Last reply 30 min ago
MAGAt Pastor made a "direct and firm" demand to Trump that he fire the "Staffer" (MILLER?) who posted the Obama video
By Miles Archer - 1 hr ago - Last reply 30 min ago
General Discussion
Thank for the hearts my friends.
By CentralMass - 34 min ago - Last reply 34 min ago
Thank for the hearts my friends.
By CentralMass - 34 min ago - Last reply 34 min ago
Latest Breaking News
J.D. Vance is Booed at the Winter Olympics as a New Poll Shows How Europe Has Turned Against U.S
By riversedge - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 34 min ago
J.D. Vance is Booed at the Winter Olympics as a New Poll Shows How Europe Has Turned Against U.S
By riversedge - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 34 min ago
General Discussion
Poland to investigate Russian - Epstein ties.
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - Last reply 37 min ago
Poland to investigate Russian - Epstein ties.
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - Last reply 37 min ago
Music Appreciation
Johnny Cash - "Tennessee Flat-Top Box" & "Five Feet High and Rising"
By steelyboo - 38 min ago - Last reply 38 min ago
Johnny Cash - "Tennessee Flat-Top Box" & "Five Feet High and Rising"
By steelyboo - 38 min ago - Last reply 38 min ago
The DU Lounge
Cat Fakes Injury Whenever She Wants Mom's Attention
By catbyte - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 40 min ago
Cat Fakes Injury Whenever She Wants Mom's Attention
By catbyte - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 40 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump's obsession with renaming buildings after himself is about more than ego
By LetMyPeopleVote - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 41 min ago
Trump's obsession with renaming buildings after himself is about more than ego
By LetMyPeopleVote - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 41 min ago
Latest Breaking News
LA Times Sports Writers Urge Dodgers to Ditch White House Visit: Trump Has 'Declared War on Its Fan Base'
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 42 min ago
LA Times Sports Writers Urge Dodgers to Ditch White House Visit: Trump Has 'Declared War on Its Fan Base'
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 42 min ago
General Discussion
🚨 269 Days Until Election Day! Link To 2026 Calendar and Election Information 🚨
By Wednesdays - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 42 min ago
🚨 269 Days Until Election Day! Link To 2026 Calendar and Election Information 🚨
By Wednesdays - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 42 min ago
Music Appreciation
Jimmy Eat World - "The Authority Song" & "Lucky Denver Mint"
By steelyboo - 47 min ago - Last reply 47 min ago
Jimmy Eat World - "The Authority Song" & "Lucky Denver Mint"
By steelyboo - 47 min ago - Last reply 47 min ago
General Discussion
Posting this again because it is so hopeful. Non violent protest is the way:
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - Last reply 48 min ago
Posting this again because it is so hopeful. Non violent protest is the way:
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - Last reply 48 min ago
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18 years old, 1966 Ford Fairlane, Mother's Day, snowed like hell.
By LuckyCharms - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 52 min ago
18 years old, 1966 Ford Fairlane, Mother's Day, snowed like hell.
By LuckyCharms - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 52 min ago
General Discussion
They are the resistance - we are the river...
By carpediem - 1 hr ago - Last reply 53 min ago
They are the resistance - we are the river...
By carpediem - 1 hr ago - Last reply 53 min ago
General Discussion
Hypeon press - first to report epstein
By Figarosmom - 54 min ago - Last reply 54 min ago
Hypeon press - first to report epstein
By Figarosmom - 54 min ago - Last reply 54 min ago
Classical Music
Vaughan Williams - 'Symphony No 5'
By sprinkleeninow - 54 min ago - Last reply 54 min ago
Vaughan Williams - 'Symphony No 5'
By sprinkleeninow - 54 min ago - Last reply 54 min ago
General Discussion
Europe will do what America has not:
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - Last reply 55 min ago
Europe will do what America has not:
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - Last reply 55 min ago
General Discussion
Henrietta Duterte, African-American funeral home owner, philanthropist, and abolitionist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
By marble falls - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 56 min ago
Henrietta Duterte, African-American funeral home owner, philanthropist, and abolitionist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
By marble falls - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 56 min ago
General Discussion
TB in El Paso detention facility, Covid too.
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - Last reply 58 min ago
TB in El Paso detention facility, Covid too.
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - Last reply 58 min ago
General Discussion
Why Are News Anchors Asking Their Reporters What Is Tr**p Saying About Nancy's Abduction?....
By global1 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 58 min ago
Why Are News Anchors Asking Their Reporters What Is Tr**p Saying About Nancy's Abduction?....
By global1 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 58 min ago
General Discussion
I'm Having Questions As To How The Kidnappers Get Nancy Back To The Family.....
By global1 - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
I'm Having Questions As To How The Kidnappers Get Nancy Back To The Family.....
By global1 - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Why I'm supporting the Seahawks
By DownriverDem - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Why I'm supporting the Seahawks
By DownriverDem - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Cable News Clips
'Master of the art of deception': Epstein survivor looks ahead to Maxwell's Monday testimony - MS NOW Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
'Master of the art of deception': Epstein survivor looks ahead to Maxwell's Monday testimony - MS NOW Reports
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
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Just heard on a police scanner...
By Enter stage left - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Just heard on a police scanner...
By Enter stage left - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
When Pam Bondi is nasty, condescending, combative, and just plan rude to our Democratic Senators next week
By Chasstev365 - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
When Pam Bondi is nasty, condescending, combative, and just plan rude to our Democratic Senators next week
By Chasstev365 - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
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EDIT What is your most romantic movie/movies? Mine is Casablanca and the Sound of Music.. What is yours?
By debm55 - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
EDIT What is your most romantic movie/movies? Mine is Casablanca and the Sound of Music.. What is yours?
By debm55 - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Katherine Keating's Lawyers Threatened Me With Legal Action Over My Epstein Reporting. Then I Found the Un-Redacted Emai
By erronis - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Katherine Keating's Lawyers Threatened Me With Legal Action Over My Epstein Reporting. Then I Found the Un-Redacted Emai
By erronis - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Anti-Abortion Groups Try a New Intimidation Tactic: Make Abortion Records Public
By sheshe2 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Anti-Abortion Groups Try a New Intimidation Tactic: Make Abortion Records Public
By sheshe2 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump SCRAMBLES for a Distraction as DOJ BOTCHES Epstein Fallout - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Trump SCRAMBLES for a Distraction as DOJ BOTCHES Epstein Fallout - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
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If you could go any where in the world for a romantic trip , where would you go? me---Paris. And you?
By debm55 - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
If you could go any where in the world for a romantic trip , where would you go? me---Paris. And you?
By debm55 - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
I believe that we will see the end of this authoritarian catastrophe
By mr715 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
I believe that we will see the end of this authoritarian catastrophe
By mr715 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
Well, after the last few days
By madamesilverspurs - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Well, after the last few days
By madamesilverspurs - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
The Media Malpractice That Sent America Tumbling Into Trumpism
By Nevilledog - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
The Media Malpractice That Sent America Tumbling Into Trumpism
By Nevilledog - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
To my brothers & sisters in humanity who lovingly gave me hearts, I'm emotional & grateful. 🤎
By sprinkleeninow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
To my brothers & sisters in humanity who lovingly gave me hearts, I'm emotional & grateful. 🤎
By sprinkleeninow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Liberal YouTubers
Malcolm Nance's CHILLING Trump Prediction JUST CAME TRUE! - Political Voices Network
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Malcolm Nance's CHILLING Trump Prediction JUST CAME TRUE! - Political Voices Network
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
A Summer Olympic-winning dressage horse costs well over a million dollars.
By sir pball - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
A Summer Olympic-winning dressage horse costs well over a million dollars.
By sir pball - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
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Good night everyone. Thank you the hearts. It means a lot to me. Have a good night sleep. my DU family. Love you all.
By debm55 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Good night everyone. Thank you the hearts. It means a lot to me. Have a good night sleep. my DU family. Love you all.
By debm55 - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
How do you explain this Epstein fact?
By KS Toronado - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
How do you explain this Epstein fact?
By KS Toronado - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
General Discussion
"For 280 days we haven't eaten a single piece of fruit, banana, apple, orange, or anything fresh," an Otay Mesa captive
By Swede - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
"For 280 days we haven't eaten a single piece of fruit, banana, apple, orange, or anything fresh," an Otay Mesa captive
By Swede - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
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Cid and Edith get The Famous Costco Steak
By Figarosmom - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Cid and Edith get The Famous Costco Steak
By Figarosmom - 1 hr ago - Last reply 1 hr ago
Forum Spotlight: Science
'Textbooks will need to be updated': Jupiter is smaller and flatter than we thought, Juno spacecraft revealsA Really Fabulous Lecture We Saw Today on the Topic of AI, Computer Vision, Language and Robotics: Deep Learning.
Marie Curie's notebooks are still radioactive and will be for more than a millennium.
Latest Breaking News
Police arrest protesters at Minneapolis federal building on 1-month anniversary of woman's death
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
LA Times Sports Writers Urge Dodgers to Ditch White House Visit: Trump Has 'Declared War on Its Fan Base'
4 hrs ago - MEDIAite
4 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Republicans instructed not to bring up Epstein files in upcoming Pam Bondi hearing: report
4 hrs ago - Raw Story
4 hrs ago - Raw Story
Trump accused of role in Epstein's death in explosive email sent to FBI, documents reveal
6 hrs ago - The Independent
6 hrs ago - The Independent
'The proper remedy': Trump admin must free Minnesota man under ICE detention in Texas, judge says in scathing ruling
6 hrs ago - Law & Crime
6 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Tourists stopped from seeing The Last Supper, while Olympic VIPs including Vance visit
7 hrs ago - AP
7 hrs ago - AP
J.D. Vance is Booed at the Winter Olympics as a New Poll Shows How Europe Has Turned Against U.S
7 hrs ago - time.com
7 hrs ago - time.com
'Mysteriously disappeared': DOJ Epstein prosecution memo vanishes after press inquiry
9 hrs ago - Raw Story
9 hrs ago - Raw Story
Veterans can buy the opioid medication naloxone at CVS but not the VA. A new, bipartisan bill aims to change that.
9 hrs ago - Business Insider
9 hrs ago - Business Insider
Judge extends block on Trump admin's bid to slash social services funds to 5 states
10 hrs ago - The Hill
10 hrs ago - The Hill
Congressional Black Caucus Chair Says Trump's Post On The Obamas Shows A 'Bigoted And Racist Regime'
10 hrs ago - Huff Post/AP
10 hrs ago - Huff Post/AP
Kushner, Witkoff visited USS Abraham Lincoln carrier amid tension with Iran
11 hrs ago - CNN Politics
11 hrs ago - CNN Politics
NSA detected phone call between foreign intelligence and a person close to Trump
13 hrs ago - The Guardian
13 hrs ago - The Guardian
Democratic governors disinvited from traditionally bipartisan White House gatherings
16 hrs ago - CNN Politics
16 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Chuck Schumer denies Trump's claim it was his idea to rename Penn Station after the president: 'Absolute lie'
16 hrs ago - The Independent
16 hrs ago - The Independent
Pentagon to cut ties with Harvard over 'wokesters', ending training, programs and fellowships
17 hrs ago - The Guardian
17 hrs ago - The Guardian
DHS warned its independent watchdog that Noem can kill its investigations, senator says
18 hrs ago - NBC News
18 hrs ago - NBC News
Trump ends Obama-era restrictions on commercial fishing in protected area off New England
19 hrs ago - PBS News/AP
19 hrs ago - PBS News/AP
FBI invites elections officials nationwide to a call on 'preparations' for midterm elections
20 hrs ago - ABC News
20 hrs ago - ABC News
'I Didn't Make a Mistake': Trump Declines to Apologize for Racist Video of Obamas
20 hrs ago - New York Times
20 hrs ago - New York Times
Bob Woodward Warns Massive Layoffs Will Hurt WaPo Readers, Promises to Fight For His 'Professional Home'
20 hrs ago - MEDIAite
20 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Colleges with low-earning grads could lose access to student loans. Here's why.
21 hrs ago - CBS News
21 hrs ago - CBS News
Family detained by agents in Portland hospital parking lot released from detention
Friday - Oregon Capital Chronicle
Friday - Oregon Capital Chronicle
Judge orders Trump administration to resume funding Hudson Tunnel Project
Friday - Courthouse News Service
Friday - Courthouse News Service