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MoveOn Slams Jill Stein for Downplaying January 6 Insurrection
By Montauk6 - 10 sec ago - Last reply 10 sec ago
MoveOn Slams Jill Stein for Downplaying January 6 Insurrection
By Montauk6 - 10 sec ago - Last reply 10 sec ago
Latest Breaking News
Tropical Storm Milton forms in Gulf of Mexico, expected to strike Florida as hurricane
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 20 sec ago
Tropical Storm Milton forms in Gulf of Mexico, expected to strike Florida as hurricane
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 20 sec ago
Latest Breaking News
Former Gov. David Paterson of New York Assaulted in Manhattan
By Polybius - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 20 sec ago
Former Gov. David Paterson of New York Assaulted in Manhattan
By Polybius - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 20 sec ago
Latest Breaking News
Tropical Storm Milton forms in Gulf of Mexico, expected to strike Florida as hurricane
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 20 sec ago (Milestone)
Tropical Storm Milton forms in Gulf of Mexico, expected to strike Florida as hurricane
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 20 sec ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Why are we worried about this election if the sitting VP can just declare a winner?
By Bleacher Creature - 3 min ago - Last reply 57 sec ago
Why are we worried about this election if the sitting VP can just declare a winner?
By Bleacher Creature - 3 min ago - Last reply 57 sec ago
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I have a serious question to ask, do you block someone or ignore someone? Second question you get 20 pts taken away as
By debm55 - 32 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
I have a serious question to ask, do you block someone or ignore someone? Second question you get 20 pts taken away as
By debm55 - 32 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
General Discussion
Harris opening 5 new offices in Florida...game on !
By DrivingOnThe Left - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Harris opening 5 new offices in Florida...game on !
By DrivingOnThe Left - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
General Discussion
What's the deal with Ayman and all the anti-Israel, anti-Biden rhetoric?
By lees1975 - 26 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
What's the deal with Ayman and all the anti-Israel, anti-Biden rhetoric?
By lees1975 - 26 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
General Discussion
Was speaking to a lady in a swing state with a huge social circle
By SheltieLover - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Was speaking to a lady in a swing state with a huge social circle
By SheltieLover - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
General Discussion
Test your susceptibility to misinformation with this Cambridge test. Good luck.
By brewens - 1 hr ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Test your susceptibility to misinformation with this Cambridge test. Good luck.
By brewens - 1 hr ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Tim Walz To Appear On 'Fox News Sunday,' His First Sunday Show Guest Spot Since Becoming The Democrats' VP Nominee
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Tim Walz To Appear On 'Fox News Sunday,' His First Sunday Show Guest Spot Since Becoming The Democrats' VP Nominee
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 2 min ago
The DU Lounge
I'm spending too much time watching Reels on fb
By Marthe48 - 31 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
I'm spending too much time watching Reels on fb
By Marthe48 - 31 min ago - Last reply 2 min ago
Cable News Clips
Jessica Valenti: 'The end game is full abortion bans, no exceptions' - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 47 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Jessica Valenti: 'The end game is full abortion bans, no exceptions' - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 47 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
Can anyone even imagine what it would be like to turn 10 million people into desperate fugitives in an instant?
By Girard442 - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Can anyone even imagine what it would be like to turn 10 million people into desperate fugitives in an instant?
By Girard442 - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
DOJ Makes STUNNING Witness DISCLOSURE in Trump Case - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 5 min ago
DOJ Makes STUNNING Witness DISCLOSURE in Trump Case - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 5 min ago
General Discussion
Marijuana Can Be Harmful To Your Health
By qwlauren35 - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Marijuana Can Be Harmful To Your Health
By qwlauren35 - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 5 min ago
General Discussion
Ok, Gals start popp'n them babies out - no matter who gets ya prego - Per Musk/Stumps/Cruz: 26,000 raped women in TX
By Nimble_Idea - 13 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Ok, Gals start popp'n them babies out - no matter who gets ya prego - Per Musk/Stumps/Cruz: 26,000 raped women in TX
By Nimble_Idea - 13 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
General Discussion
They're Playing Ave Maria At Tr**p's Rally.....
By global1 - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago
They're Playing Ave Maria At Tr**p's Rally.....
By global1 - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago
Washington
The craft brewery boom buoys nation's only Latino-owned hop farm
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
The craft brewery boom buoys nation's only Latino-owned hop farm
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
The DU Lounge
When I taught, I used to read the class the book "Stone Soup" and we would make it in class. Let's make Lounge soup. I
By debm55 - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
When I taught, I used to read the class the book "Stone Soup" and we would make it in class. Let's make Lounge soup. I
By debm55 - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
The DU Lounge
Tesla responds to claims Cybertruck is "too ugly" by announcing something even worse
By jmowreader - 1 hr ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Tesla responds to claims Cybertruck is "too ugly" by announcing something even worse
By jmowreader - 1 hr ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Cable News Clips
'When we can't speak, we can't think': Project 2025 plans bring a 'chilling' of liberties - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
'When we can't speak, we can't think': Project 2025 plans bring a 'chilling' of liberties - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 min ago - Last reply 7 min ago
General Discussion
I guess no one is coming to Missouri.
By leftyladyfrommo - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
I guess no one is coming to Missouri.
By leftyladyfrommo - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 8 min ago
General Discussion
Report from the field in Butler, PA
By Joe Cool - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Report from the field in Butler, PA
By Joe Cool - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
General Discussion
Dutch police refuse to guard Jewish sites over 'moral dilemmas,' officers say
By Mosby - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Dutch police refuse to guard Jewish sites over 'moral dilemmas,' officers say
By Mosby - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
Latest Breaking News
"The bad guys won in WWII": Minnesota candidate is latest GOP member to espouse pro-Nazi view
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
"The bad guys won in WWII": Minnesota candidate is latest GOP member to espouse pro-Nazi view
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 10 min ago
General Discussion
New Yorker cartoon: Obstacles to Relief (FEMA)
By IcyPeas - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 11 min ago
New Yorker cartoon: Obstacles to Relief (FEMA)
By IcyPeas - 14 hrs ago - Last reply 11 min ago
General Discussion
We need to flood social media with rebutals for the lies told about Helen's recovery efforts
By drray23 - 21 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
We need to flood social media with rebutals for the lies told about Helen's recovery efforts
By drray23 - 21 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
The DU Lounge
Enjoying my first try at a Lemon Drop tonight.
By Aristus - 50 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Enjoying my first try at a Lemon Drop tonight.
By Aristus - 50 min ago - Last reply 11 min ago
DIY & Home Improvement
Question for creative DIY-ers
By birdographer - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Question for creative DIY-ers
By birdographer - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 11 min ago
General Discussion
9 days to go for Jimmy Carter to vote for Kamala
By Botany - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 11 min ago
9 days to go for Jimmy Carter to vote for Kamala
By Botany - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 11 min ago
General Discussion
Should Democrats double-down on the attempted coup of January 6th?
By kentuck - 1 hr ago - Last reply 11 min ago
Should Democrats double-down on the attempted coup of January 6th?
By kentuck - 1 hr ago - Last reply 11 min ago
General Discussion
Harris new homebuyer plan doesn't exclude siblings, children of homeowners Fact check
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 12 min ago
Harris new homebuyer plan doesn't exclude siblings, children of homeowners Fact check
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 12 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump claims new Jack Smith filing is election interference. Here's how it became public.
By Dulcinea - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 13 min ago
Trump claims new Jack Smith filing is election interference. Here's how it became public.
By Dulcinea - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 13 min ago
The DU Lounge
How would you rearrange this list of most popular Halloween candy?
By True Dough - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 13 min ago
How would you rearrange this list of most popular Halloween candy?
By True Dough - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 13 min ago
Washington
Viaduct views return with Seattle's new Overlook Walk
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 min ago - Last reply 14 min ago
Viaduct views return with Seattle's new Overlook Walk
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 14 min ago - Last reply 14 min ago
General Discussion
From Esquire, by Charles P. Pierce. I've Had Enough Of Democrats Rehabbing Dick and Liz Cheney
By Hotler - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
From Esquire, by Charles P. Pierce. I've Had Enough Of Democrats Rehabbing Dick and Liz Cheney
By Hotler - 9 hrs ago - Last reply 14 min ago
General Discussion
Been following the disaster in NC. Lots of complaints
By LiberaBlueDem - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
Been following the disaster in NC. Lots of complaints
By LiberaBlueDem - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
General Discussion
Elon Musk at Trump rally in Butler, PA: FULL SPEECH
By xocetaceans - 56 min ago - Last reply 16 min ago
Elon Musk at Trump rally in Butler, PA: FULL SPEECH
By xocetaceans - 56 min ago - Last reply 16 min ago
The DU Lounge
So Walgreens will let me get 4 vaccines at the same time
By TexasBushwhacker - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
So Walgreens will let me get 4 vaccines at the same time
By TexasBushwhacker - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
General Discussion
Red States Lead The Country In Many Things Including...
By the_liberal_grandpa - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
Red States Lead The Country In Many Things Including...
By the_liberal_grandpa - 10 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
General Discussion
If we were willing to go as low as the MAGAts I can just imagine what we could be saying and if we were all
By brewens - 19 min ago - Last reply 17 min ago
If we were willing to go as low as the MAGAts I can just imagine what we could be saying and if we were all
By brewens - 19 min ago - Last reply 17 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump's Truth Social Riddled With Scammers Ripping Off Users
By BumRushDaShow - 59 min ago - Last reply 17 min ago
Trump's Truth Social Riddled With Scammers Ripping Off Users
By BumRushDaShow - 59 min ago - Last reply 17 min ago
General Discussion
*American Experience, American Vice President (NOW, WETA PBS DC area.)
By elleng - 20 min ago - Last reply 18 min ago
*American Experience, American Vice President (NOW, WETA PBS DC area.)
By elleng - 20 min ago - Last reply 18 min ago
Music Appreciation
Eric Serra - Remembering a Heartbeat
By rogerballard - 1 hr ago - Last reply 18 min ago
Eric Serra - Remembering a Heartbeat
By rogerballard - 1 hr ago - Last reply 18 min ago
General Discussion
Sec Pete tweeted Elmo Musk and told him to stop spreading disaster disinfo
By Dennis Donovan - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
Sec Pete tweeted Elmo Musk and told him to stop spreading disaster disinfo
By Dennis Donovan - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 19 min ago
General Discussion
The Conservative Justices Are Not Even Pretending to Care About What You Think
By In It to Win It - 20 min ago - Last reply 20 min ago
The Conservative Justices Are Not Even Pretending to Care About What You Think
By In It to Win It - 20 min ago - Last reply 20 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
The Conservative Justices Are Not Even Pretending to Care About What You Think
By In It to Win It - 20 min ago - Last reply 20 min ago
The Conservative Justices Are Not Even Pretending to Care About What You Think
By In It to Win It - 20 min ago - Last reply 20 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Biden urges Congress to pass disaster-relief package as Helene costs soar
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 21 min ago
Biden urges Congress to pass disaster-relief package as Helene costs soar
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 21 min ago
Cable News Clips
Jack Smith's latest court filing is a flashing red siren - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 min ago - Last reply 23 min ago
Jack Smith's latest court filing is a flashing red siren - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 min ago - Last reply 23 min ago
The DU Lounge
Fuck Trump. fuck Vance. fuck the Supreme Court, Republicans and Hurricanes.
By rzemanfl - 54 min ago - Last reply 23 min ago
Fuck Trump. fuck Vance. fuck the Supreme Court, Republicans and Hurricanes.
By rzemanfl - 54 min ago - Last reply 23 min ago
General Discussion
Farron Balanced: Music Festival Books Kyle Rittenhouse And It IMMEDIATELY Backfires
By TheBlackAdder - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago
Farron Balanced: Music Festival Books Kyle Rittenhouse And It IMMEDIATELY Backfires
By TheBlackAdder - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago
The DU Lounge
Preemie Kitten Loves Being Held Like A Baby
By catbyte - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 27 min ago
Preemie Kitten Loves Being Held Like A Baby
By catbyte - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 27 min ago
General Discussion
You raised $768.00 on October 4, 2024 @ ActBlue
By Omaha Steve - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 27 min ago
You raised $768.00 on October 4, 2024 @ ActBlue
By Omaha Steve - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 27 min ago
General Discussion
If you're spending time publicly railing against individual republicans supporting VP Harris you're doing politics wrong
By bigtree - 1 hr ago - Last reply 27 min ago
If you're spending time publicly railing against individual republicans supporting VP Harris you're doing politics wrong
By bigtree - 1 hr ago - Last reply 27 min ago
The DU Lounge
How would you rearrange this list of most popular Halloween candy?
By True Dough - 25 replies @ 28 min ago (Milestone)
How would you rearrange this list of most popular Halloween candy?
By True Dough - 25 replies @ 28 min ago (Milestone)
Liberal YouTubers
To Understand JD Vance, You Need to Meet the "TheoBros"
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 30 min ago
To Understand JD Vance, You Need to Meet the "TheoBros"
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 1 hr ago - Last reply 30 min ago
General Discussion
Anyone here old enough to remember when CNN
By senseandsensibility - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 30 min ago
Anyone here old enough to remember when CNN
By senseandsensibility - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 30 min ago
General Discussion
I question whether there is medical emergency at Trump rally
By LiberalFighter - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 37 min ago
I question whether there is medical emergency at Trump rally
By LiberalFighter - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 37 min ago
Cable News Clips
'A scab': UAW President says Trump 'doesn't give a damn about working class people' - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 37 min ago - Last reply 37 min ago
'A scab': UAW President says Trump 'doesn't give a damn about working class people' - Velshi - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 37 min ago - Last reply 37 min ago
Science Fiction
Flying saucer speaks bulgarian in sci-fi movie
By AllaN01Bear - 39 min ago - Last reply 39 min ago
Flying saucer speaks bulgarian in sci-fi movie
By AllaN01Bear - 39 min ago - Last reply 39 min ago
The DU Lounge
II am sure every one of us on DU is a very mature adult...
By Enter stage left - 1 hr ago - Last reply 40 min ago
II am sure every one of us on DU is a very mature adult...
By Enter stage left - 1 hr ago - Last reply 40 min ago
General Discussion
Trump and Vance Are Calling Their Abortion Ban Something New
By In It to Win It - 1 hr ago - Last reply 41 min ago
Trump and Vance Are Calling Their Abortion Ban Something New
By In It to Win It - 1 hr ago - Last reply 41 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Sandy Hook survivor Grace Fischer slams Vance's 'lock the doors' plan for school shooters
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 41 min ago
Sandy Hook survivor Grace Fischer slams Vance's 'lock the doors' plan for school shooters
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - Last reply 41 min ago
General Discussion
Donald Trump is attempting to sabotage the disaster response just like he sabotaged the bipartisan border security bill.
By Dennis Donovan - 1 hr ago - Last reply 42 min ago
Donald Trump is attempting to sabotage the disaster response just like he sabotaged the bipartisan border security bill.
By Dennis Donovan - 1 hr ago - Last reply 42 min ago
Arizona
AZ-LD02: 'Over the line': GOP House candidate made early-morning stop at opponent's house
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 42 min ago
AZ-LD02: 'Over the line': GOP House candidate made early-morning stop at opponent's house
By RandySF - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 42 min ago
General Discussion
Truth Social Users Are Losing Ridiculous Sums of Money to Scams
By Nevilledog - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 42 min ago
Truth Social Users Are Losing Ridiculous Sums of Money to Scams
By Nevilledog - 6 hrs ago - Last reply 42 min ago
The DU Lounge
When I taught, I used to read the class the book "Stone Soup" and we would make it in class. Let's make Lounge soup. I
By debm55 - 50 replies @ 42 min ago (Milestone)
When I taught, I used to read the class the book "Stone Soup" and we would make it in class. Let's make Lounge soup. I
By debm55 - 50 replies @ 42 min ago (Milestone)
Forum Spotlight: Nevada
Former CCSD trustee (D) challenges incumbent (D) in Nevada State Board of Education raceFive candidates seek open seat in LV Justice Court special election
NV-AD35: Republican has enjoyed fundraising advantage in bid to flip Assembly seat
Latest Breaking News
Sandy Hook survivor Grace Fischer slams Vance's 'lock the doors' plan for school shooters
1 hr ago - The Independent
1 hr ago - The Independent
"The bad guys won in WWII": Minnesota candidate is latest GOP member to espouse pro-Nazi view
2 hrs ago - Salon
2 hrs ago - Salon
Tim Walz To Appear On 'Fox News Sunday,' His First Sunday Show Guest Spot Since Becoming The Democrats' VP Nominee
3 hrs ago - Deadline
3 hrs ago - Deadline
Stephen King calls out 'old man' Trump for refusing to release medical records: 'Past his sell-by-date'
4 hrs ago - The Independent
4 hrs ago - The Independent
Tropical Storm Milton forms in Gulf of Mexico, expected to strike Florida as hurricane
8 hrs ago - Scripps News
8 hrs ago - Scripps News
Ruling that found part of Texas vote harvesting law unconstitutional temporarily blocked
9 hrs ago - The Gilmer Mirror (Gilmer, TX)
9 hrs ago - The Gilmer Mirror (Gilmer, TX)
Magic Johnson in Flint: "Our Black Men, We Got to Get Them Out to Vote' For Kamala Harris
12 hrs ago - Deadline Detroit
12 hrs ago - Deadline Detroit
Judge maintains injunction against key part of Alabama absentee ballot law
12 hrs ago - WTVY-TV Dothan, AL/AP
12 hrs ago - WTVY-TV Dothan, AL/AP
Chief Of Nuclear Plant Security in Ukraine's Russian-Occupied Zaporizhzhya Killed in Car Bombing
13 hrs ago - Ukrainian Military Intelligence (GUR) via YouTube
13 hrs ago - Ukrainian Military Intelligence (GUR) via YouTube
Colorado judge who sentenced election denier Tina Peters to prison receives threats
13 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
13 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
Civil rights groups ask to extend voter registration deadlines in hurricane-ravaged states
14 hrs ago - The Independent/AP
14 hrs ago - The Independent/AP
Stellantis files lawsuit against UAW, claiming union does not have right to authorize mid-contract strike
15 hrs ago - CBS News
15 hrs ago - CBS News
Biden Roasts Marco Rubio For Calling Job Numbers 'Fake': Anything MAGA Doesn't Like 'They Call Fake'
17 hrs ago - MEDIAite
17 hrs ago - MEDIAite
"We have a very real opportunity": Democrats think they can take down Ted Cruz and Rick Scott
17 hrs ago - Salon
17 hrs ago - Salon
Supreme Court takes up gun-makers' bid to end lawsuit from Mexican government over cartel violence
Yesterday - CBS News
Yesterday - CBS News
Biden takes a victory lap on economy in surprise visit to White House briefing room
Yesterday - newsbreak.com
Yesterday - newsbreak.com
US arranges flights to bring Americans out of Lebanon as others seek escape
Yesterday - Scripps News/AP
Yesterday - Scripps News/AP
Supreme Court steps into a fight over plans to store nuclear waste in rural Texas and New Mexico
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
North Carolina Republican Pleads To End Right-Wing Conspiracy Theories About Helene Disaster Recovery
Yesterday - Huff Post
Yesterday - Huff Post
Oklahoma's school chief required Bibles in class and one seemed to meet the criteria - endorsed by Trump
Yesterday - The Independent
Yesterday - The Independent
George Conway Flips A Republican Dog Whistle Right Back On Donald Trump In New Ad
Yesterday - Huff Post
Yesterday - Huff Post
Biden says the election will be 'free and fair' but 'I don't know' whether it will be 'peaceful'
Yesterday - NBC News
Yesterday - NBC News
US launches airstrikes by fighter jets and ships on Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels
Yesterday - Associated Press
Yesterday - Associated Press
Supreme Court allows enforcement of Biden methane and mercury rules in rare win for the EPA
Yesterday - CNN Politics
Yesterday - CNN Politics