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Anyone else feel the weirdness of this unprecedented time?
By NewHendoLib - 19 hrs ago - 115 replies

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***Breaking*** The NYT has documents of Gaetz's thousands of dollars of payments to sex workers
By DemocratSinceBirth - 9 hrs ago - 103 replies

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They wailed so loudly about "stealing" the 2020 election and they've made us afraid to say they stole this one.
By lees1975 - 11 hrs ago - 86 replies

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Politicus USA: MSNBC May Soon Be Gone
By Dennis Donovan - 11 hrs ago - 63 replies

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John Fetterman Is Open to Supporting Dr. Oz to Oversee Medicare and Medicaid
By Celerity - 7 hrs ago - 62 replies

Latest Breaking News
Morning Joe suffers ratings nosedive after hosts met Trump at Mar-a-Lago
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 62 replies

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If you have been putting it off, now
By Prairie_Seagull - 14 hrs ago - 60 replies

Latest Breaking News
Virtually no aid has reached besieged north Gaza in 40 days, UN says
By muriel_volestrangler - 19 hrs ago - 59 replies

Latest Breaking News
Speaker Johnson says transgender women won't be allowed to use women's restrooms in Capitol
By LetMyPeopleVote - 15 hrs ago - 58 replies

General Discussion
Adam Kinzinger: I served with Tulsi Gabbard and Yikes
By Qutzupalotl - 18 hrs ago - 58 replies

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"Donald Trump was returned to power by the most badly informed electorate in modern American history."
By CousinIT - 13 hrs ago - 56 replies

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We are about to be subject to Shock Therapy economics - severe austerity - administered by Putin's puppets
By ProfessorPlum - 18 hrs ago - 53 replies

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What happens if the military revolt against the orange asshole
By libtodeath - 18 hrs ago - 52 replies

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Speaker Johnson says transgender women won't be allowed to use women's restrooms in Capitol
By LetMyPeopleVote - 15 hrs ago - 49 replies

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What words are in your trash can here at DU?
By Phentex - 15 hrs ago - 46 replies

General Discussion
JFC. Trump is now peddling Trump guitars for $1,500 - $10,000 (if signed).
By highplainsdem - 11 hrs ago - 45 replies

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Dennis Kucinich sides with Trump
By peregrinus - 14 hrs ago - 43 replies

Editorials & Other Articles
How Kamala Harris Burned Through $1.5 Billion in 15 Weeks
By Passages - 19 hrs ago - 41 replies

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Is Trump trying to kill us? Authoritarian expert says yes. Here's how
By LiberalArkie - 20 hrs ago - 39 replies

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Raw Story: 'Real concern': Foreign officials sending warnings to Trump about boycott on intel sharing
By Dennis Donovan - 20 hrs ago - 39 replies

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Please don't spread Spoonamore hoax
By creeksneakers2 - 5 hrs ago - 37 replies

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No matter how much you like Bluesky, please continue posting on DU.
By highplainsdem - 12 hrs ago - 37 replies

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New York Intelligencer: Chris Murphy Wants Democrats to Break Up With Neoliberalism
By Dennis Donovan - 18 hrs ago - 37 replies

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Why are Dems so quiet? I'm hearing ZERO response or pushback from them
By CousinIT - 4 hrs ago - 36 replies

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I would not be surprised if they move to
By moniss - 22 hrs ago - 36 replies

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billionaire hedge fund manager proposes buying and shutting down Bluesky to stop it
By IrishBubbaLiberal - 13 hrs ago - 35 replies

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CNN says X/Twitter is now almost half D half R
By confoosed - 18 hrs ago - 34 replies

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Dear MAGA
By Yavin4 - 16 hrs ago - 33 replies

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Trump Pick Linda McMahon Is Facing Her Own Sex Scandal
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago - 30 replies

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Body Language Expert Says Trump Is Acting "Submissive" Around Musk (Futurism)
By highplainsdem - 8 hrs ago - 30 replies

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CNN: Wal-Mart, Lowe's and several other retailers have issued statements that
By mobeau69 - 19 hrs ago - 29 replies

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I expect every barrier to Trump/Putin's worst behavior to fold - they are filled with cowards
By ProfessorPlum - 17 hrs ago - 28 replies

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I think I have the equivalent of writer's block.
By LuckyCharms - 10 hrs ago - 27 replies

Latest Breaking News
Susan Smith, who killed her 2 young children 30 years ago, denied parole
By mahatmakanejeeves - 15 hrs ago - 27 replies

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ABC News has acquired Venmo records on Gaetz. Ruh roh.
By deminks - 18 hrs ago - 27 replies

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Once a media ho', always a media ho'
By AverageOldGuy - 7 hrs ago - 26 replies

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Wordle 1250 (Wednesday, 11/20) ***SPOILERS***
By MissMillie - 23 hrs ago - 26 replies

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Bluesky doesn't look to me to be a serious vehicle for our politics yet
By bigtree - 14 hrs ago - 24 replies

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Los Angeles declares itself an immigration 'sanctuary'
By hunter - 20 hrs ago - 23 replies

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Could it be that Trump knows he's dying?
By Girard442 - 9 hrs ago - 22 replies

Latest Breaking News
Gaetz's Sexual Misconduct Report Release Blocked by House GOP
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 22 replies

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I'm just going to leave this here.
By onecaliberal - 17 hrs ago - 22 replies

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Homeless woman attacks 3-year-old girl
By red dog 1 - 12 hrs ago - 21 replies

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This Mike Johnson/ trans/ Congressional bathroom issue is pissing me off.
By milestogo - 11 hrs ago - 20 replies

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If White Supremacists got their way and got an all White country without any other racial group....
By Yavin4 - 14 hrs ago - 20 replies

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The Atlantic: We're About to Find Out How Much Americans Like Vaccines
By Dennis Donovan - 19 hrs ago - 20 replies

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If Russia nukes Ukraine won't the prevailing winds blow the fallout/radiation into the Russian Federation?
By wcmagumba - 8 hrs ago - 19 replies

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Harris lost support from women overall -- but not women over 65
By TheProle - 17 hrs ago - 19 replies

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MSNBC MAY SOON BE GONE
By applegrove - 5 hrs ago - 18 replies

Latest Breaking News
Biden awards Medal of Freedom to former Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 18 replies

Editorials & Other Articles
Among American media, Stephanie Miller is exhibiting rare courage.
By lees1975 - 13 hrs ago - 18 replies

General Discussion
Leave No Cash for Trump
By applegrove - 14 hrs ago - 18 replies

Latest Breaking News
Rudy Giuliani 'brazenly violating' court order by repeating 'exact same lies' about Georgia election workers
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 18 replies

General Discussion
What's a psyop?
By cilla4progress - 15 hrs ago - 18 replies

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No One Is Above The Law 👀
By ItsjustMe - 16 hrs ago - 18 replies

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Thanksgiving dinner would not be the same without these four dishes________. __________. ________. and ____________.
By debm55 - 17 hrs ago - 18 replies

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Trans congresswoman Sarah McBride responds to Capitol Hill bathroom ban
By Coventina - 12 hrs ago - 17 replies

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Jay Leno is bruised up again. rolled 60 ft down a hill
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 13 hrs ago - 17 replies

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Just got this!! Not a bad idea!
By PCIntern - 17 hrs ago - 17 replies

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Texas Offers Up State For Deporation / Concentration Camps
By MayReasonRule - 19 hrs ago - 17 replies

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I'm serious.....what the hell is the magic dust tRump blows over people that they so dramatically
By a kennedy - 7 hrs ago - 16 replies

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This is why Americans are afraid to get pregnant.
By onecaliberal - 9 hrs ago - 16 replies

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Dems request Gaetz case files from FBI
By struggle4progress - 11 hrs ago - 16 replies

Photography
Amazing multicolored maple
By Mousetoescamper - 12 hrs ago - 16 replies

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An outlet in the kitchen was sparking
By barbtries - 6 hrs ago - 15 replies

Latest Breaking News
FIGHTING BACK Fiery moment 'British Storm Shadow missiles explode inside Russia targeting underground control room
By Ellipsis - 8 hrs ago - 15 replies

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Fred Wellman‬: This incredible woman has more courage than any Republican member of Congress.
By Dennis Donovan - 11 hrs ago - 15 replies

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D. Earl Stephens: WHAT are they hiding? This gets more insane and dangerous everyday.
By Dennis Donovan - 11 hrs ago - 15 replies

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If things get really serious, what percentage can we count on?
By DV1 - 17 hrs ago - 15 replies

Latest Breaking News
US vetoes UN resolution demanding a cease-fire in Gaza because there's no link to a hostage release
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 15 replies

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What we know about North Korean troops in Ukraine
By red dog 1 - 19 hrs ago - 15 replies

Latest Breaking News
Scoop: Gillibrand expected to chair DSCC
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 15 replies

Religion
Questions for people who attend Episcopal churches
By wnylib - 7 hrs ago - 14 replies

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NYT: Federal Inquiry Traced Payments From Gaetz to Women
By Dennis Donovan - 9 hrs ago - 14 replies

Crafts
Holiday Dress for Baby - suggestions for small adornments?
By Sparkly - 10 hrs ago - 14 replies

The DU Lounge
Three score and three years ago today...
By Different Drummer - 12 hrs ago - 14 replies

General Discussion
Raw Story: Susan Collins rejects Trump request to bypass confirmation hearings for nominees: report
By Dennis Donovan - 15 hrs ago - 14 replies

The DU Lounge
20 years and you haven't kicked me out of this joint!
By Phentex - 15 hrs ago - 14 replies

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Speaker Johnson makes a new statement on transgender bathrooms.
By Dennis Donovan - 16 hrs ago - 14 replies

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The "bullet ballots" give me hope
By Pototan - 3 hrs ago - 13 replies

Forum Spotlight: California

Mexican Mafia settled scores with killing at Long Beach homeless camp, records reveal
By Zorro

Advance Auto Parts closing all California stores, including 14 in San Diego County
By Zorro

Special election approved for open San Jose city council seat
By RandySF

Latest Breaking News

Federal courts trumpet steps to protect workers after #MeToo movement
23 min ago - NPR

Trans Congresswoman Responds To Speaker Johnson's Capitol Hill Bathroom Ban
53 min ago - Huff Post

Trump-backed Republican Nick Begich beats Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola for Alaska's only House seat
1 hr ago - Associated Press

Convicted Jan. 6 rioter now found guilty of plotting to kill FBI agents
2 hrs ago - abc

NEW: Mediaite Obtains Full Police Report on Pete Hegseth Sexual Assault Allegation
3 hrs ago - Mediaite

The final 2024 election tally is almost in. It should end the MAGA mandate myth.
7 hrs ago - MSNBC

CDC director looks to future of public health with worry
7 hrs ago - Roll Call

Ohio Democrat Marcy Kaptur extends tenure as longest-serving woman in US House with election win
8 hrs ago - AP

Biden awards Medal of Freedom to former Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards
8 hrs ago - ABC News

FIGHTING BACK Fiery moment 'British Storm Shadow missiles explode inside Russia targeting underground control room
8 hrs ago - The US SUN

Trump rages as absent Senate Republicans help confirm Biden judges
8 hrs ago - Axios

US Senate blocks bid to halt some Israel military sales
8 hrs ago - Reuters

Bluesky CEO: 1M people per day joining in past week
9 hrs ago - The Hill

Trump demands Central Park Five 'legally deficient' defamation suit be tossed
9 hrs ago - Law & Crime

Senate Judiciary Democrats Request FBI File On Matt Gaetz
10 hrs ago - Huff Post

Texas land commissioner offers 1,402 acres to Trump for 'deportation facilities'
10 hrs ago - ABC News

Republicans renew push to expand federal powers to punish non-profits
11 hrs ago - The Guardian

Defense Secretary Austin says women in military 'make us stronger'
12 hrs ago - NBC News

Gaetz's Sexual Misconduct Report Release Blocked by House GOP
12 hrs ago - Bloomberg

Donald Trump starts push to dismiss hush money convictions due to election win
12 hrs ago - USA Today

FDA investigating 'forever chemicals' in seafood
13 hrs ago - The Hill

Louisiana law requiring schools to post the Ten Commandments in classrooms remains blocked
13 hrs ago - pbs

Raimondo's new mission: Leave no cash for Trump
13 hrs ago - Politico

Texas offers Trump land on US-Mexico border for potential mass deportations
14 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP

Former UVA student pleads guilty to fatally shooting 3 and wounding 2
14 hrs ago - Associated Press, via WTOP

Rudy Giuliani 'brazenly violating' court order by repeating 'exact same lies' about Georgia election workers
14 hrs ago - Law & Crime

Susan Smith, who killed her 2 young children 30 years ago, denied parole
15 hrs ago - CNN

Speaker Johnson says transgender women won't be allowed to use women's restrooms in Capitol
15 hrs ago - ABC

Trump to nominate former acting AG Matthew Whitaker as NATO ambassador
15 hrs ago - Scripps News

Denmark makes new $138 million donation to Ukraine's military, PM says
16 hrs ago - Reuters

Man found guilty of murder in the killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley
16 hrs ago - NBC News

Morning Joe suffers ratings nosedive after hosts met Trump at Mar-a-Lago
16 hrs ago - The Independent

US vetoes UN resolution demanding a cease-fire in Gaza because there's no link to a hostage release
18 hrs ago - AP

Comcast announces plan to spin off cable channels, including MSNBC, CNBC and USA
18 hrs ago - NBC News

Trump names Linda McMahon as his pick for Education secretary
18 hrs ago - CNN Politics

Florida Gov. DeSantis' Canadian drug import plan goes nowhere after FDA approval
19 hrs ago - CBS News

Virtually no aid has reached besieged north Gaza in 40 days, UN says
19 hrs ago - BBC

Gaetz sent over $10K in Venmo payments to 2 women who testified in House probe, records suggest
19 hrs ago - ABC News

California Voters Reject Measure That Would Have Raised Minimum Wage To Nation-High $18 Per Hour
20 hrs ago - Huff Post/AP

Scoop: Gillibrand expected to chair DSCC
21 hrs ago - Axios

US to Send Ukraine at Least $275 Million in New Weapons: Report
21 hrs ago - Newsweek

Biden agrees to give Ukraine anti-personnel mines
21 hrs ago - BBC

The fight for Alex Jones' Infowars company heats up as Jones sues to hold on
21 hrs ago - NPR

Nebraska sues four major semitruck manufacturers nationwide for antitrust violations
21 hrs ago - Nebraska Examiner

Senate goes to war over judges
22 hrs ago - Axios

Trump picks Wall St CEO Lutnick to run Commerce, oversee USTR, tariffs
22 hrs ago - msn/Reuters

Biden unlikely to ban menthol cigarettes, despite urging from health officials
22 hrs ago - NBC News

US Shuts Kyiv Embassy During Threat of 'Potential Significant Air Attack'
23 hrs ago - US News and World Report/Reuters

Key witness in Oath Keepers prosecutions avoids prison sentence for Capitol riot role
23 hrs ago - AP

Matt Gaetz's accusers don't want to testify in public, their lawyer says
Yesterday - NBC News

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