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General Discussion
Support new progressive candidates but do so with in full knowledge the propaganda machine is already onto them.
By jaxexpat - 19 hrs ago
Support new progressive candidates but do so with in full knowledge the propaganda machine is already onto them.
By jaxexpat - 19 hrs ago
Classic Films
TCM Schedule for Wednesday, November 20: Ann Sothern as Maisie/TCM Spotlight: Suspense
By CBHagman - 19 hrs ago
TCM Schedule for Wednesday, November 20: Ann Sothern as Maisie/TCM Spotlight: Suspense
By CBHagman - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Who else feels tired and hopeless?
By EnergizedLib - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
Who else feels tired and hopeless?
By EnergizedLib - 25 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
Cable News Clips
Congress returns to DC after election recess - WUSA9 D.C. Metro Area
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago
Congress returns to DC after election recess - WUSA9 D.C. Metro Area
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Exit polls are rough checks on actulal results
By DemocratSinceBirth - 19 hrs ago
Exit polls are rough checks on actulal results
By DemocratSinceBirth - 19 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
On this day, November 12, 1966, Colgems released The Monkees' "I'm a Believer."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago
On this day, November 12, 1966, Colgems released The Monkees' "I'm a Believer."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Male actor dresses as woman to experience sexual harassment (Egypt)
By ihaveaquestion - 19 hrs ago
Male actor dresses as woman to experience sexual harassment (Egypt)
By ihaveaquestion - 19 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
On this day, November 12, 1943, Brian Hyland was born.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago
On this day, November 12, 1943, Brian Hyland was born.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
On this day, November 12, 1965, Velvet Underground made their live debut, at Summit High School in New Jersey.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago
On this day, November 12, 1965, Velvet Underground made their live debut, at Summit High School in New Jersey.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
AlterNet: Harriet Tubman receives posthumous commission as general
By Dennis Donovan - 19 hrs ago
AlterNet: Harriet Tubman receives posthumous commission as general
By Dennis Donovan - 19 hrs ago
Classic Films
TCM Schedule for Tuesday, November 19: Set in San Francisco/Star of the Month: Ruth Roman
By CBHagman - 19 hrs ago
TCM Schedule for Tuesday, November 19: Set in San Francisco/Star of the Month: Ruth Roman
By CBHagman - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Has any Dem official explained HOW this election was legit?
By polichick - 50 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
Has any Dem official explained HOW this election was legit?
By polichick - 50 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Help me DU, dinner this evening with Christofascists family
By 303squadron - 19 hrs ago
Help me DU, dinner this evening with Christofascists family
By 303squadron - 19 hrs ago
Economy
Boeing's head of quality for commercial planes, Elizabeth Lund, is retiring
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago
Boeing's head of quality for commercial planes, Elizabeth Lund, is retiring
By mahatmakanejeeves - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Can't watch the news anymore
By orangecrush - 150 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
Can't watch the news anymore
By orangecrush - 150 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
There are legitimate questions being asked about the validity of the voting outcomes....
By Think. Again. - 200 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
There are legitimate questions being asked about the validity of the voting outcomes....
By Think. Again. - 200 replies @ 19 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira to be sentenced for violating Espionage Act
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago
Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira to be sentenced for violating Espionage Act
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
The 2028 RNC primaries are shaping up to be a royal rumble
By FBaggins - 19 hrs ago
The 2028 RNC primaries are shaping up to be a royal rumble
By FBaggins - 19 hrs ago
General Discussion
Jon Greenblatt should read up on Elise before congratulating her.
By Dennis Donovan - 20 hrs ago
Jon Greenblatt should read up on Elise before congratulating her.
By Dennis Donovan - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Post-election flight tracking for Tuesday, November 12, 2024
By mahatmakanejeeves - 20 hrs ago
Post-election flight tracking for Tuesday, November 12, 2024
By mahatmakanejeeves - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
NYT: Trump to name Marco Rubio as Secretary of State
By Dennis Donovan - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
NYT: Trump to name Marco Rubio as Secretary of State
By Dennis Donovan - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Trump picks Rep. Mike Waltz to be his national security adviser
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago
Trump picks Rep. Mike Waltz to be his national security adviser
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump picks Kristi Noem to serve as his Homeland Security secretary
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
Trump picks Kristi Noem to serve as his Homeland Security secretary
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 20 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
AP: Hong Kong reporter says she'll sue Wall Street Journal for dismissal because of her union role
By Dennis Donovan - 20 hrs ago
AP: Hong Kong reporter says she'll sue Wall Street Journal for dismissal because of her union role
By Dennis Donovan - 20 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
Oh Well!! EPA Finalizes Rule To Fine O&G Companies For Methane Releases - It's Unlikely To Survive Shitstain's Return
By hatrack - 20 hrs ago
Oh Well!! EPA Finalizes Rule To Fine O&G Companies For Methane Releases - It's Unlikely To Survive Shitstain's Return
By hatrack - 20 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
What Huge Trump Move Means for Ukraine & China; Chinese Economy; Mike Waltz; TSMC; Philippines - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago
What Huge Trump Move Means for Ukraine & China; Chinese Economy; Mike Waltz; TSMC; Philippines - China Update
By TexasTowelie - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
The Guardian: Will the American project survive the anger of white men?
By Dennis Donovan - 20 hrs ago
The Guardian: Will the American project survive the anger of white men?
By Dennis Donovan - 20 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
Oh Well!! Scientists Find That Airborne Microplastics Can Create Clouds Where None Would Exist In Their Absence
By hatrack - 20 hrs ago
Oh Well!! Scientists Find That Airborne Microplastics Can Create Clouds Where None Would Exist In Their Absence
By hatrack - 20 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Seth Meyers - President Biden To Host President-Elect Trump at White House - Monologue 11/11/2024
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago
Seth Meyers - President Biden To Host President-Elect Trump at White House - Monologue 11/11/2024
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Tom Cotton to Chair Senate Intelligence Committee Under Trump: Report
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago
Tom Cotton to Chair Senate Intelligence Committee Under Trump: Report
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago
General Discussion
Important point about Biden's (misplaced) unpopularity
By LymphocyteLover - 20 hrs ago
Important point about Biden's (misplaced) unpopularity
By LymphocyteLover - 20 hrs ago
Movies
At 10:04 p.m. on this day, November 12, 1955, lightning struck the Hill Valley, California, courthouse.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago
At 10:04 p.m. on this day, November 12, 1955, lightning struck the Hill Valley, California, courthouse.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
What id should we be carrying after Jan 20th? Photo of birth certificate?
By 3Hotdogs - 21 hrs ago
What id should we be carrying after Jan 20th? Photo of birth certificate?
By 3Hotdogs - 21 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
Oh Well!! COP 29 Leaders Jam Through "Carbon Offsets" Plan With Slim-To-No Discussion On Day One Of Confab
By hatrack - 21 hrs ago
Oh Well!! COP 29 Leaders Jam Through "Carbon Offsets" Plan With Slim-To-No Discussion On Day One Of Confab
By hatrack - 21 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Dozens killed after car ploughs into crowd in China
By muriel_volestrangler - 21 hrs ago
Dozens killed after car ploughs into crowd in China
By muriel_volestrangler - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Did Putin Just Send TSF A Message
By gab13by13 - 50 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
Did Putin Just Send TSF A Message
By gab13by13 - 50 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
Anthropology
150,000-year-old rock-shelter in Tajikistan sheds light on early human expansion
By Judi Lynn - 21 hrs ago
150,000-year-old rock-shelter in Tajikistan sheds light on early human expansion
By Judi Lynn - 21 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Ruben Gallego wins Arizona Senate race, will be Arizona's first Latino senator - Morning Joe - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago
Ruben Gallego wins Arizona Senate race, will be Arizona's first Latino senator - Morning Joe - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago
Editorials & Other Articles
I'm the Governor of Kentucky. Here's How Democrats Can Win Again.
By elleng - 21 hrs ago
I'm the Governor of Kentucky. Here's How Democrats Can Win Again.
By elleng - 21 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Rep. Moskowitz says man arrested for plotting to kill him - Dan Abrams Live - NewsNation
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago
Rep. Moskowitz says man arrested for plotting to kill him - Dan Abrams Live - NewsNation
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago
District of Columbia
Janelle Goetcheus, physician and healer to D.C.'s homeless, dies at 84
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago
Janelle Goetcheus, physician and healer to D.C.'s homeless, dies at 84
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
I have a suggestion that might help us evaluate posts and reply. Just a thought. Pros and Cons.
By usaf-vet - 21 hrs ago
I have a suggestion that might help us evaluate posts and reply. Just a thought. Pros and Cons.
By usaf-vet - 21 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
Oh Well!! Dutch Appeals Court Rejects 2021 Ruling That Shell Must Cut Its GHG Output
By hatrack - 21 hrs ago
Oh Well!! Dutch Appeals Court Rejects 2021 Ruling That Shell Must Cut Its GHG Output
By hatrack - 21 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Trump expected to name Stephen Miller as deputy chief of staff for policy - Way Too Early - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago
Trump expected to name Stephen Miller as deputy chief of staff for policy - Way Too Early - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 21 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Russian Losses Quadrupled. The Economy in Shambles. Putin Faces 'Real Problems' - The Russian Dude
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago
Russian Losses Quadrupled. The Economy in Shambles. Putin Faces 'Real Problems' - The Russian Dude
By TexasTowelie - 21 hrs ago
American History
On this day, November 12, 2022, a B-17G and a P-63 collided in mid-air at "Wings Over Dallas."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago
On this day, November 12, 2022, a B-17G and a P-63 collided in mid-air at "Wings Over Dallas."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago
American History
On this day, November 12, 1969, Seymour Hersh broke the My Lai massacre story
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago
On this day, November 12, 1969, Seymour Hersh broke the My Lai massacre story
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Bluesky adds 700,000 new members as users flee X after the US election
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago
Bluesky adds 700,000 new members as users flee X after the US election
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago
American History
On this day, November 12, 1970, a whale blowed up real good on the Oregon coast.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago
On this day, November 12, 1970, a whale blowed up real good on the Oregon coast.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago
American History
On this day, November 12, 1892, Pudge Heffelfinger became the first professional football player.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago
On this day, November 12, 1892, Pudge Heffelfinger became the first professional football player.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
a woman whose anger needs to be paid attention to
By DonCoquixote - 250 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
a woman whose anger needs to be paid attention to
By DonCoquixote - 250 replies @ 21 hrs ago (Milestone)
Music Appreciation
On November 11, 1951, Paul Mitchell Cowsill was born.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago
On November 11, 1951, Paul Mitchell Cowsill was born.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Harris fundraising page says a portion of donations will be directed to recount effort
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago
Harris fundraising page says a portion of donations will be directed to recount effort
By RandySF - 21 hrs ago
General Discussion
Team Kamala initiates a recount,....
By magicarpet - 100 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
Team Kamala initiates a recount,....
By magicarpet - 100 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Judge to Decide Whether Trump's Hush Money Conviction Can Stand
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
Judge to Decide Whether Trump's Hush Money Conviction Can Stand
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 22 hrs ago (Milestone)
Forum Spotlight: Movies
Born November 13, 1935 - Tom Atkins - American actorOn November 9, 1914, Hedy Lamarr was born.
At 10:04 p.m. on this day, November 12, 1955, lightning struck the Hill Valley, California, courthouse.
Latest Breaking News
Jan. 6 capitol rioter admits to using 'Trump 2020' and Confederate flag pole to assault cops, wrestling barricades away
Nov 3 - Law & Crime
Nov 3 - Law & Crime
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto "very confident" Democrats will "organize our way to victory" in battleground Nevada
Nov 3 - CBS News
Nov 3 - CBS News
'Sounding alarm for 10 years': Mississippi residents warn of Project 2025 ramifications
Nov 3 - The Guardian
Nov 3 - The Guardian
Canvassers for Elon Musk's America PAC Were Fired and Stranded in Michigan After Speaking Out
Nov 3 - Wired
Nov 3 - Wired
The greatest presidential predictor has made his FINAL pick for Trump vs. Harris: Who will win?
Nov 3 - NJ.com
Nov 3 - NJ.com
Michelle Obama and Alicia Keys rallied for Kamala Harris in Norristown, with thousands turned away
Nov 3 - Philadelphia Inquirer
Nov 3 - Philadelphia Inquirer
Elon Musk's canvassing operation sued in California for alleged labor law violations
Nov 3 - The Guardian
Nov 3 - The Guardian
2 more Russian disinformation videos targeting U.S. election are circulating online, sources say
Nov 3 - CBS News
Nov 3 - CBS News
Walz predicts women will send Trump a message on Election Day 'whether he likes it or not'
Nov 3 - The Hill
Nov 3 - The Hill
Georgia judge rejects Republican lawsuit seeking to block acceptance of hand-returned mail ballots in Fulton County
Nov 2 - CBS News/AP
Nov 2 - CBS News/AP
Watchdog secures FEC fine from pro-Trump advocacy group for failing to disclose donors
Nov 2 - Law & Crime
Nov 2 - Law & Crime
Cardi B tears into Trump at Harris rally: 'People like Donald Trump don't believe women deserve rights'
Nov 2 - The Independent
Nov 2 - The Independent
Iowa Poll: Kamala Harris leapfrogs Donald Trump to take lead near Election Day.
Nov 2 - Des Moines Register
Nov 2 - Des Moines Register
Attorneys who represented Trump during Mueller probe look to kneecap Mar-a-Lago case -with an assist from Antonin Scalia
Nov 2 - Law & Crime
Nov 2 - Law & Crime
Abortion activists target Latino voters in final push for Florida's abortion amendment
Nov 2 - The Hill
Nov 2 - The Hill