Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Showing discussions started within the last 24 hours
Astrology, Spirituality & Alternative Healing
Spirituality. Ley lines. St. Michael's Prayer.
By Captain Zero - 20 hrs ago - 5 recs
Spirituality. Ley lines. St. Michael's Prayer.
By Captain Zero - 20 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
TCF is meeting with House and Senate Republicans tomorrow...
By kentuck - 20 hrs ago - 5 recs
TCF is meeting with House and Senate Republicans tomorrow...
By kentuck - 20 hrs ago - 5 recs
American History
On this day, June 12, 1967, the Supreme Court handed down its decision in Loving v. Virginia.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago - 5 recs
On this day, June 12, 1967, the Supreme Court handed down its decision in Loving v. Virginia.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago - 5 recs
General Discussion
Hozier connects Irish and Palestinian histories at sold-out New York concert
By Goddessartist - 22 hrs ago - 5 recs
Hozier connects Irish and Palestinian histories at sold-out New York concert
By Goddessartist - 22 hrs ago - 5 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Seth Meyers - Dr. Jill Biden's Flight to Hunter Biden's Federal Gun Trial Could Cost Taxpayers $345K - Monologue 6/11/24
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 5 recs
Seth Meyers - Dr. Jill Biden's Flight to Hunter Biden's Federal Gun Trial Could Cost Taxpayers $345K - Monologue 6/11/24
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 5 recs
California
Young couple's hike in the Southern California desert nearly ends in tragedy
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 16 min ago - 4 recs
Young couple's hike in the Southern California desert nearly ends in tragedy
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 16 min ago - 4 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Fed Up Dem Star TURNS THE TABLES on GOP Senator - Against All Enemies
By Rhiannon12866 - 54 min ago - 4 recs
Fed Up Dem Star TURNS THE TABLES on GOP Senator - Against All Enemies
By Rhiannon12866 - 54 min ago - 4 recs
Latest Breaking News
Bipartisan prior authorization legislation introduced
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 4 recs
Bipartisan prior authorization legislation introduced
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago - 4 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Manhattan DA Perfectly TROLLS Trump in New Announcement - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 4 recs
Manhattan DA Perfectly TROLLS Trump in New Announcement - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 4 recs
Washington
Off-duty security guard charged with murder after shooting Renton teen in the back 6 times
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 4 recs
Off-duty security guard charged with murder after shooting Renton teen in the back 6 times
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago - 4 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Hunter Biden's Conviction Shatters Trump's Persecution claim AND Jim Jordan's DOJ Weaponization BS - Glenn Kirschner
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago - 4 recs
Hunter Biden's Conviction Shatters Trump's Persecution claim AND Jim Jordan's DOJ Weaponization BS - Glenn Kirschner
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago - 4 recs
Liberal YouTubers
MAGA Forms A Militia, Sheriffs To Seize Voting Machines
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 4 recs
MAGA Forms A Militia, Sheriffs To Seize Voting Machines
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
ProPublica Updates "Supreme Connections" Database With New Justice Disclosures
By sl8 - 9 hrs ago - 4 recs
ProPublica Updates "Supreme Connections" Database With New Justice Disclosures
By sl8 - 9 hrs ago - 4 recs
Cable News Clips
'Crisis at the court': Justice Alito's anger at reporting on Supreme Court is part of the problem - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 4 recs
'Crisis at the court': Justice Alito's anger at reporting on Supreme Court is part of the problem - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
"It can still be a ball if Mike Pence has the courage."
By bigtree - 9 hrs ago - 4 recs
"It can still be a ball if Mike Pence has the courage."
By bigtree - 9 hrs ago - 4 recs
Liberal YouTubers
MAGA Morty Reveals the Republican Strategy for 2024.
By Quixote1818 - 10 hrs ago - 4 recs
MAGA Morty Reveals the Republican Strategy for 2024.
By Quixote1818 - 10 hrs ago - 4 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Past COVID infections may help protect against certain colds. Could it lead to better vaccines?
By riversedge - 10 hrs ago - 4 recs
Past COVID infections may help protect against certain colds. Could it lead to better vaccines?
By riversedge - 10 hrs ago - 4 recs
Public Transportation and Smart Growth
Iconic green and cream SEPTA trolleys dating back to the 1940s making their return
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago - 4 recs
Iconic green and cream SEPTA trolleys dating back to the 1940s making their return
By mahatmakanejeeves - 11 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
DE-AL: Sarah McBride (D) is now almost certain to become America's first transgender member of Congress
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago - 4 recs
DE-AL: Sarah McBride (D) is now almost certain to become America's first transgender member of Congress
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
Matt DePerno (R), while facing charges, announces run for Michigan Supreme Court
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago - 4 recs
Matt DePerno (R), while facing charges, announces run for Michigan Supreme Court
By RandySF - 12 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
Brian Klaas: Trump Rants About Sharks and Everyone Just Pretends It's Normal
By Nevilledog - 12 hrs ago - 4 recs
Brian Klaas: Trump Rants About Sharks and Everyone Just Pretends It's Normal
By Nevilledog - 12 hrs ago - 4 recs
Computer Help and Support
How did a scammer get my iphone number??
By ailsagirl - 12 hrs ago - 4 recs
How did a scammer get my iphone number??
By ailsagirl - 12 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
Trump's campaign was rooting for Hunter Biden to be acquitted. Now, it's changing tactics.
By Quixote1818 - 13 hrs ago - 4 recs
Trump's campaign was rooting for Hunter Biden to be acquitted. Now, it's changing tactics.
By Quixote1818 - 13 hrs ago - 4 recs
Latest Breaking News
ACLU and migrant rights groups sue over Biden's asylum crackdown
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 4 recs
ACLU and migrant rights groups sue over Biden's asylum crackdown
By BumRushDaShow - 13 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
WAPO: In Trump's orbit, some muse about mandatory military service
By lindysalsagal - 14 hrs ago - 4 recs
WAPO: In Trump's orbit, some muse about mandatory military service
By lindysalsagal - 14 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
Introduce your kids to the joys of Late-Stage Capitalism at Chick-fil-A Summer Camp
By Nevilledog - 15 hrs ago - 4 recs
Introduce your kids to the joys of Late-Stage Capitalism at Chick-fil-A Summer Camp
By Nevilledog - 15 hrs ago - 4 recs
Fiction
"Fiction is the great lie that tells the truth about how the world lives!"
By Paladin - 15 hrs ago - 4 recs
"Fiction is the great lie that tells the truth about how the world lives!"
By Paladin - 15 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
Oklahoma Supreme Court dismisses Tulsa Race Massacre lawsuit
By RandySF - 15 hrs ago - 4 recs
Oklahoma Supreme Court dismisses Tulsa Race Massacre lawsuit
By RandySF - 15 hrs ago - 4 recs
Foreign Affairs
Opposition party agrees to join South African unity government
By muriel_volestrangler - 16 hrs ago - 4 recs
Opposition party agrees to join South African unity government
By muriel_volestrangler - 16 hrs ago - 4 recs
Latest Breaking News
Transgender Swimmer Lia Thomas' Bid For 2024 Olympics Gets Rejected
By Bonx - 16 hrs ago - 4 recs
Transgender Swimmer Lia Thomas' Bid For 2024 Olympics Gets Rejected
By Bonx - 16 hrs ago - 4 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Today's Tiedrich rant: Republicans fucking hate gun laws, unless it's Hunter Biden who gets convicted
By FakeNoose - 16 hrs ago - 4 recs
Today's Tiedrich rant: Republicans fucking hate gun laws, unless it's Hunter Biden who gets convicted
By FakeNoose - 16 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
According to @NERC_Official 's 2024 Summer Reliability Assessment, parts of the U.S. could be at risk for #electricity
By William769 - 16 hrs ago - 4 recs
According to @NERC_Official 's 2024 Summer Reliability Assessment, parts of the U.S. could be at risk for #electricity
By William769 - 16 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
DeSantis' latest loss: Judge rejects Florida ban on transgender care
By LetMyPeopleVote - 16 hrs ago - 4 recs
DeSantis' latest loss: Judge rejects Florida ban on transgender care
By LetMyPeopleVote - 16 hrs ago - 4 recs
Latest Breaking News
Francoise Hardy, French pop singer and fashion muse, dies aged 80
By peppertree - 20 hrs ago - 4 recs
Francoise Hardy, French pop singer and fashion muse, dies aged 80
By peppertree - 20 hrs ago - 4 recs
Foreign Affairs
New Poor Data on the Chinese Economy & Consumption; Taiwan Tensions & Deterring War - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago - 4 recs
New Poor Data on the Chinese Economy & Consumption; Taiwan Tensions & Deterring War - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
You raised $4,315.00 on June 11, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 22 hrs ago - 4 recs
You raised $4,315.00 on June 11, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 22 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
Jamie Raskin and AOC presentation on countering Heritage Foundation's Project 2025
By jmbar2 - 22 hrs ago - 4 recs
Jamie Raskin and AOC presentation on countering Heritage Foundation's Project 2025
By jmbar2 - 22 hrs ago - 4 recs
The DU Lounge
yawn. good morning du. streach. was up last night dealing w a small problem.
By AllaN01Bear - 22 hrs ago - 4 recs
yawn. good morning du. streach. was up last night dealing w a small problem.
By AllaN01Bear - 22 hrs ago - 4 recs
Computer Help and Support
Microsoft Issues Patches for 51 Flaws, Including Critical MSMQ Vulnerability
By Passages - 22 hrs ago - 4 recs
Microsoft Issues Patches for 51 Flaws, Including Critical MSMQ Vulnerability
By Passages - 22 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
So Whose Name Is On TSF's Golf Courses Liquor Licenses
By gab13by13 - 22 hrs ago - 4 recs
So Whose Name Is On TSF's Golf Courses Liquor Licenses
By gab13by13 - 22 hrs ago - 4 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Humiliation Kinks Get Political In Advance of the 2024 Election - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago - 4 recs
Humiliation Kinks Get Political In Advance of the 2024 Election - The Daily Show
By TexasTowelie - 22 hrs ago - 4 recs
Foreign Affairs
Why China is Falling Out with the Global South - TLDR News Global
By TexasTowelie - 23 hrs ago - 4 recs
Why China is Falling Out with the Global South - TLDR News Global
By TexasTowelie - 23 hrs ago - 4 recs
General Discussion
Largest US oil trade group to sue to block Biden's EV push
By sl8 - 31 min ago - 3 recs
Largest US oil trade group to sue to block Biden's EV push
By sl8 - 31 min ago - 3 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Explosive cases flow to US Supreme Court from 'bold' regional court
By mahatmakanejeeves - 48 min ago - 3 recs
Explosive cases flow to US Supreme Court from 'bold' regional court
By mahatmakanejeeves - 48 min ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
SCOTUSblog: The morning read for Wednesday, June 12
By mahatmakanejeeves - 54 min ago - 3 recs
SCOTUSblog: The morning read for Wednesday, June 12
By mahatmakanejeeves - 54 min ago - 3 recs
Liberal YouTubers
GOP & Fossil Fuel Billionaires Conspire to Take Over America - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 3 recs
GOP & Fossil Fuel Billionaires Conspire to Take Over America - Thom Hartmann
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 3 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's delirium on full display as he compares EV batteries to a shark attack during rally. - FIVE MINUTE NEWS
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 3 recs
Trump's delirium on full display as he compares EV batteries to a shark attack during rally. - FIVE MINUTE NEWS
By Rhiannon12866 - 3 hrs ago - 3 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Fox News Liberal Torches MAGA Co-Hosts' Trump Talking Points! - Pondering Politics
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago - 3 recs
Fox News Liberal Torches MAGA Co-Hosts' Trump Talking Points! - Pondering Politics
By TexasTowelie - 5 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
'MAGA pilled': As mask slips on Supreme Court bias, radical Christian agenda comes into focus - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 3 recs
'MAGA pilled': As mask slips on Supreme Court bias, radical Christian agenda comes into focus - Alex Wagner - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
Republicans SPIRAL in aftermath of Trump conviction - Brian Tyler Cohen - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 3 recs
Republicans SPIRAL in aftermath of Trump conviction - Brian Tyler Cohen - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 5 hrs ago - 3 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Kimmel: Trump Still Has Gun Despite Felony Charges, Jimmy Talks to His A.I. Clone & Fans Betray The Celtics
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago - 3 recs
Kimmel: Trump Still Has Gun Despite Felony Charges, Jimmy Talks to His A.I. Clone & Fans Betray The Celtics
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Charity Founder Embezzled Millions and Spent on Lavish Meals, U.S. Says
By Nevilledog - 7 hrs ago - 3 recs
Charity Founder Embezzled Millions and Spent on Lavish Meals, U.S. Says
By Nevilledog - 7 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
'Supreme Court poses existential threat': Secret tapes paint Alito as whiny partisan, expert says - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 3 recs
'Supreme Court poses existential threat': Secret tapes paint Alito as whiny partisan, expert says - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
Every Day That Jerome Powell Waits To Lower Interest Rates
By gab13by13 - 7 hrs ago - 3 recs
Every Day That Jerome Powell Waits To Lower Interest Rates
By gab13by13 - 7 hrs ago - 3 recs
Music Appreciation
Ok, pour a glass. Then, put the bass up and treble low. It's Onyx time
By The Polack MSgt - 8 hrs ago - 3 recs
Ok, pour a glass. Then, put the bass up and treble low. It's Onyx time
By The Polack MSgt - 8 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
Guilty Trump's lawyer indicted again: See Giuliani mugshot, legal debts and coffee grift - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago - 3 recs
Guilty Trump's lawyer indicted again: See Giuliani mugshot, legal debts and coffee grift - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
In new low, Giuliani now claiming he has 9/11 related health problems
By Nevilledog - 8 hrs ago - 3 recs
In new low, Giuliani now claiming he has 9/11 related health problems
By Nevilledog - 8 hrs ago - 3 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump SURPRISING ADMISSION Could Lead to MORE TROUBLE - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago - 3 recs
Trump SURPRISING ADMISSION Could Lead to MORE TROUBLE - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 8 hrs ago - 3 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Trump ADMITS to ANOTHER FELONY in Probation Interview - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 3 recs
Trump ADMITS to ANOTHER FELONY in Probation Interview - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 3 recs
Cable News Clips
Right-wing propaganda infiltrates local news stations as 2024 Election ramps up - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 3 recs
Right-wing propaganda infiltrates local news stations as 2024 Election ramps up - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 3 recs
General Discussion
WA-GOV: Reichert (R) works to fend off Democrats' claims he'd try to restrict abortion as governor
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago - 3 recs
WA-GOV: Reichert (R) works to fend off Democrats' claims he'd try to restrict abortion as governor
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago - 3 recs
Vermont
After more than a century, sturgeon return to Bellows Falls [Connecticut River]
By sl8 - 9 hrs ago - 3 recs
After more than a century, sturgeon return to Bellows Falls [Connecticut River]
By sl8 - 9 hrs ago - 3 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Senate Dems Make LAST PUSH to SAVE the Supreme Court - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 3 recs
Senate Dems Make LAST PUSH to SAVE the Supreme Court - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 9 hrs ago - 3 recs
Liberal YouTubers
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Nevada's primary and Trump....
By TexasTowelie - 10 hrs ago - 3 recs
Beau of the Fifth Column: Let's talk about Nevada's primary and Trump....
By TexasTowelie - 10 hrs ago - 3 recs
Latest Breaking News
Airline lawyers spared religious liberty training in case about flight attendant's abortion views
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
Rishi Sunak apologizes for skipping a D-Day ceremony to return to the campaign trail
Friday - ABC News
Friday - ABC News
Biden apologizes to Zelenskyy for monthslong congressional holdup to weapons that let Russia advance
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
Clarence Thomas acknowledges trips with billionaire Harlan Crow in financial disclosure
Friday - NBC News
Friday - NBC News
17-year-old fatally shot while trying to break up a fight outside Seattle high school: Police
Friday - ABC News
Friday - ABC News
Former Trump chief of staff pleads not guilty to election subversion charges in Arizona
Friday - CNN Politics
Friday - CNN Politics
U.S. adds a much-better-than-expected 272,000 jobs in May, but unemployment rate edges up to 4%
Friday - CNBC
Friday - CNBC
YouTuber charged for stunt where fireworks were shot at his Lamborghini from flying helicopter
Friday - NBC News
Friday - NBC News
Judge dismisses attempted murder and other charges in state case against Paul Pelosi's attacker
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
Russian warships to arrive in Havana next week, say Cuban officials, as military exercises expected
Friday - CBS News/AP
Friday - CBS News/AP
Pro-Trump network Newsmax faces subpoena for documents as bankruptcy lawyers deepen probe of Rudy Giuliani's finances
Thursday - Law & Crime
Thursday - Law & Crime
Secret Service head says RNC security plans not final as protesters allege free speech restrictions
Thursday - AP
Thursday - AP
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas accepted gifts worth millions of dollars over 20 years, analysis finds
Thursday - CNBC
Thursday - CNBC
George Clooney called White House to defend wife's work on Israel warrants
Thursday - Washington Post
Thursday - Washington Post
Conservatives tied to Trump want to limit insurance coverage for abortions
Thursday - Washington Post
Thursday - Washington Post
Supreme Court sides with Native American tribes in health care funding dispute with government
Thursday - AP
Thursday - AP
Alito neighbor says justice is either 'mistaken' or 'outright lying' about upside-down flag timeline
Thursday - Law & Crime
Thursday - Law & Crime