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The DU Lounge
Keep me in your thoughts for tomorrow morning . When Rich had his cancer treatment . I had a mammagram. It Came back
By debm55 - 6 hrs ago
Keep me in your thoughts for tomorrow morning . When Rich had his cancer treatment . I had a mammagram. It Came back
By debm55 - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Saying "I told you so" to MAGAts is going to be a thin gruel of satisfaction
By Buttoneer - 6 hrs ago
Saying "I told you so" to MAGAts is going to be a thin gruel of satisfaction
By Buttoneer - 6 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
How Trump's Fake Electors Made It to Office - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
How Trump's Fake Electors Made It to Office - Talking Feds
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
As an encore, I would like you to see another artwork from my husband:
By CaliforniaPeggy - 6 hrs ago
As an encore, I would like you to see another artwork from my husband:
By CaliforniaPeggy - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump admin pics have 1 thing in common; it's not their expertise. It's their loyalty to Trump. Be warned.
By Dennis Donovan - 6 hrs ago
Trump admin pics have 1 thing in common; it's not their expertise. It's their loyalty to Trump. Be warned.
By Dennis Donovan - 6 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Schumer invites McCormick and Gallego to Senate orientation
By Polybius - 6 hrs ago
Schumer invites McCormick and Gallego to Senate orientation
By Polybius - 6 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Trump taps Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead Department of Government Efficiency - NBC News
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago
Trump taps Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead Department of Government Efficiency - NBC News
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Roy Haynes, Phineas Newborn, Jr., & Paul Chambers - Sugar Ray
By Montauk6 - 6 hrs ago
Roy Haynes, Phineas Newborn, Jr., & Paul Chambers - Sugar Ray
By Montauk6 - 6 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
TRUMP's new plan to pay "restitution" to WHITE PEOPLE!
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago
TRUMP's new plan to pay "restitution" to WHITE PEOPLE!
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
BREAKING: Trump nominates Fox host for Secretary of Defense - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
BREAKING: Trump nominates Fox host for Secretary of Defense - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Supreme Court delivers unexpected loss to Trump allies - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago
Supreme Court delivers unexpected loss to Trump allies - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
House GOP Leaders To Trump: Fill Rest Of Cabinet From Somewhere Else, Please
By ProudMNDemocrat - 6 hrs ago
House GOP Leaders To Trump: Fill Rest Of Cabinet From Somewhere Else, Please
By ProudMNDemocrat - 6 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Rosemary Clooney with Bob Thompson Orchestra - Thanks For Nothing (At All)
By Montauk6 - 6 hrs ago
Rosemary Clooney with Bob Thompson Orchestra - Thanks For Nothing (At All)
By Montauk6 - 6 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
'Prepare for worst-case scenario': Former U.S. attorney warns women of incoming Trump presidency - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
'Prepare for worst-case scenario': Former U.S. attorney warns women of incoming Trump presidency - The ReidOut - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
Philippines says China is pushing it to cede South China Sea claims - Reuters
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago
Philippines says China is pushing it to cede South China Sea claims - Reuters
By TexasTowelie - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
One thing that every single blue state needs to do if they can before midterms.....
By chiffondior - 6 hrs ago
One thing that every single blue state needs to do if they can before midterms.....
By chiffondior - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Kamala Harris fundraiser receives wave of racist texts, told to 'go back to India'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago
Kamala Harris fundraiser receives wave of racist texts, told to 'go back to India'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump Draft Executive Order Would Create Board to Purge Generals
By highplainsdem - 25 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
Trump Draft Executive Order Would Create Board to Purge Generals
By highplainsdem - 25 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
House GOP Leaders To Trump: Fill Rest Of Cabinet From Somewhere Else, Please
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago
House GOP Leaders To Trump: Fill Rest Of Cabinet From Somewhere Else, Please
By BumRushDaShow - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Four women challenge Idaho's abortion ban in court
By In It to Win It - 6 hrs ago
Four women challenge Idaho's abortion ban in court
By In It to Win It - 6 hrs ago
The DU Lounge
Only one can stay--Green Bean Casserole. Candied Sweet potatoes, NO marshallows. jello salad. or
By debm55 - 25 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
Only one can stay--Green Bean Casserole. Candied Sweet potatoes, NO marshallows. jello salad. or
By debm55 - 25 replies @ 6 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
Elon Musk wante to prosecute those who people participating in an advertiser "boycott" of his social media app, X
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago
Elon Musk wante to prosecute those who people participating in an advertiser "boycott" of his social media app, X
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
MUST WATCH: Attorney Explains Constitutional Checks And Balances On Trump & MAGA
By YoshidaYui - 6 hrs ago
MUST WATCH: Attorney Explains Constitutional Checks And Balances On Trump & MAGA
By YoshidaYui - 6 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Trump's Picks ALREADY Creating House Chaos - Bulwark Takes
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
Trump's Picks ALREADY Creating House Chaos - Bulwark Takes
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Fewer states than ever will have split-party Senate delegations
By In It to Win It - 6 hrs ago
Fewer states than ever will have split-party Senate delegations
By In It to Win It - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Someone who suffers before it is necessary...Suffers more than necessary
By Tribetime - 6 hrs ago
Someone who suffers before it is necessary...Suffers more than necessary
By Tribetime - 6 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Dem guru Carville bluntly blames Biden after Trump rout - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
Dem guru Carville bluntly blames Biden after Trump rout - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 6 hrs ago
Latest Breaking News
Federal judge blocks Louisiana law that requires classrooms to display Ten Commandments
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago
Federal judge blocks Louisiana law that requires classrooms to display Ten Commandments
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
A SCOTUS Short-Lister Has Flip-Flopped to Embrace One of Trump's Worst Positions
By In It to Win It - 6 hrs ago
A SCOTUS Short-Lister Has Flip-Flopped to Embrace One of Trump's Worst Positions
By In It to Win It - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Since department heads are in the line of succession, and
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago
Since department heads are in the line of succession, and
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 hrs ago
Weather Watchers
Final supermoon of 2024 rises this week: Here's when to watch
By elleng - 6 hrs ago
Final supermoon of 2024 rises this week: Here's when to watch
By elleng - 6 hrs ago
General Discussion
Chris Wallace is leaving CNN. He says he wants to see what the new media environment has to offer
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago
Chris Wallace is leaving CNN. He says he wants to see what the new media environment has to offer
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
Did the voters vote this clown in knowing he was
By Klarkashton - 25 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
Did the voters vote this clown in knowing he was
By Klarkashton - 25 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
Democrat George Whitesides wins election to US House, beating incumbent Mike Garcia
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago
Democrat George Whitesides wins election to US House, beating incumbent Mike Garcia
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
For your viewing enjoyment -- "The Night Of The Long Knives." Remastered..
By 3Hotdogs - 7 hrs ago
For your viewing enjoyment -- "The Night Of The Long Knives." Remastered..
By 3Hotdogs - 7 hrs ago
Music Appreciation
Who's up for some Bluegrass? Noam Pikelny and Stuart Duncan "Tallahassee"
By The Polack MSgt - 7 hrs ago
Who's up for some Bluegrass? Noam Pikelny and Stuart Duncan "Tallahassee"
By The Polack MSgt - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
Musk is already tweeting about selling Department of Government Efficiency MERCH
By highplainsdem - 7 hrs ago
Musk is already tweeting about selling Department of Government Efficiency MERCH
By highplainsdem - 7 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Kari Lake CAN'T STOP LOSING, gets HUMILIATED EVERYWHERE
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago
Kari Lake CAN'T STOP LOSING, gets HUMILIATED EVERYWHERE
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
GOP beats Harris & Schumer: See top Dem Jeffries on Trump's second term and working class priorities - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
GOP beats Harris & Schumer: See top Dem Jeffries on Trump's second term and working class priorities - The Beat - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
Washington
Seattle voters are opposed to plans to close elementaries and open to recalling school board members, NPI poll finds
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago
Seattle voters are opposed to plans to close elementaries and open to recalling school board members, NPI poll finds
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago
Weird News
Kum & Go is going away. Its new owner is rebranding all of its locations
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago
Kum & Go is going away. Its new owner is rebranding all of its locations
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
I admit, my bandwidth for politics as almost non-existent...
By Trueblue Texan - 7 hrs ago
I admit, my bandwidth for politics as almost non-existent...
By Trueblue Texan - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
Sam Stein: Lot of questions around Elon's new department:
By Dennis Donovan - 7 hrs ago
Sam Stein: Lot of questions around Elon's new department:
By Dennis Donovan - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
2019 VoteVets tweet with video: Pete Hegseth on Fox News, bashing veterans who get benefits they're entitled to
By highplainsdem - 7 hrs ago
2019 VoteVets tweet with video: Pete Hegseth on Fox News, bashing veterans who get benefits they're entitled to
By highplainsdem - 7 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Supreme Court REJECTS Trump's Former Chief Of Staff Mark Meadows' Effort To Avoid GA Prosecution - Glenn Kirschner
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
Supreme Court REJECTS Trump's Former Chief Of Staff Mark Meadows' Effort To Avoid GA Prosecution - Glenn Kirschner
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
Pence Comes Out Against Trump's Plan to Pardon J6 Rioters: 'Literally Praying' Trump and Vance Uphold Their Oaths
By Dennis Donovan - 7 hrs ago
Pence Comes Out Against Trump's Plan to Pardon J6 Rioters: 'Literally Praying' Trump and Vance Uphold Their Oaths
By Dennis Donovan - 7 hrs ago
Religion
Christianity must become progressive, or else it might die.
By The Great Open Dance - 25 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
Christianity must become progressive, or else it might die.
By The Great Open Dance - 25 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
In 2019, Pete Hegseth (next SecDec) said he hadn't washed his hands in 10 years: "I inoculate myself, can't get sick"
By highplainsdem - 7 hrs ago
In 2019, Pete Hegseth (next SecDec) said he hadn't washed his hands in 10 years: "I inoculate myself, can't get sick"
By highplainsdem - 7 hrs ago
Foreign Affairs
How Sweden is Becoming Russia's Worst Nightmare - The Icarus Project
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago
How Sweden is Becoming Russia's Worst Nightmare - The Icarus Project
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
'Cancer Jews': Several arrested after tram set ablaze in week's second Amsterdam riot
By Beastly Boy - 7 hrs ago
'Cancer Jews': Several arrested after tram set ablaze in week's second Amsterdam riot
By Beastly Boy - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump announces Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head the Department of Government Efficiency
By highplainsdem - 7 hrs ago
Trump announces Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head the Department of Government Efficiency
By highplainsdem - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
America, it's not like you weren't warned. Check out this list of videos and documentaries.......
By EarnestPutz - 7 hrs ago
America, it's not like you weren't warned. Check out this list of videos and documentaries.......
By EarnestPutz - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
Liz Cheney Was an Electoral Fiasco for Kamala Harris
By Cattledog - 25 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
Liz Cheney Was an Electoral Fiasco for Kamala Harris
By Cattledog - 25 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
General Discussion
The downward spiral of the economy has already begun
By NewEnglandAutumn - 7 hrs ago
The downward spiral of the economy has already begun
By NewEnglandAutumn - 7 hrs ago
Liberal YouTubers
Jim Jordan can't answer simple question on Trump election - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago
Jim Jordan can't answer simple question on Trump election - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago
Virginia
George Mason University's law school faces $38M in running losses
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago
George Mason University's law school faces $38M in running losses
By mahatmakanejeeves - 7 hrs ago
Environment & Energy
The Persistence of Environmental Injustice in a Putative ZEV Vehicle World in California.
By NNadir - 7 hrs ago
The Persistence of Environmental Injustice in a Putative ZEV Vehicle World in California.
By NNadir - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
Trump Draft Executive Order Would Create Board to Purge Generals
By littlemissmartypants - 7 hrs ago
Trump Draft Executive Order Would Create Board to Purge Generals
By littlemissmartypants - 7 hrs ago
Cable News Clips
Report: Trump considering executive order to create board to purge 'woke' generals - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
Report: Trump considering executive order to create board to purge 'woke' generals - Deadline - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 7 hrs ago
General Discussion
We are going to fuck their shit up badly
By Aviation Pro - 25 replies @ 7 hrs ago (Milestone)
We are going to fuck their shit up badly
By Aviation Pro - 25 replies @ 7 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
Trump calls on GOP senators vying to be majority leader to agree to recess appointments
Sunday - CNN Politics
Sunday - CNN Politics
Arizona attorney general says she has 'no intention' of dropping fake electors case
Sunday - NBC News
Sunday - NBC News
Three states had paid leave on the ballot. Voters in each one overwhelmingly approved them
Sunday - PBS News Hour/The 19th
Sunday - PBS News Hour/The 19th
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor to remain at post as some call for her to step down
Sunday - CNN
Sunday - CNN
Casey urges patience in vote-counting for Pa. U.S. Senate race as McCormick returns to Connecticut
Sunday - Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Sunday - Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Video Live Shows Elections 538 Shop Log In Stream on hulu Your Voice Your Vote 2024 Live results Updated: Nov. 10, 10:0
Sunday - ABC News
Sunday - ABC News
Judge to Decide Whether Trump's Hush Money Conviction Can Stand
Sunday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Sunday - US News and World Report/Reuters
Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez wins reelection in Washington's closely watched 3rd District
Sunday - AP
Sunday - AP
Wyoming officials approve $100 million sale of Grand Teton National Park land to government
Sunday - USA Today
Sunday - USA Today
ACLU asks Arizona Supreme Court to extend 'curing' deadline after vote-count delays
Sunday - ABC News/AP
Sunday - ABC News/AP
Mexico and US reach agreement to address Mexico's habit of falling behind in water-sharing payments
Sunday - Scripps News/AP
Sunday - Scripps News/AP
Trump wins Arizona, completing sweep of all seven battleground states, AP declares
Saturday - Associated Press
Saturday - Associated Press
Man Charged With Participating in March With Flaming Torch Has Pleaded Guilty to Lesser Charge
Saturday - US News and World Report/AP
Saturday - US News and World Report/AP
Accused Jan. 6 rioter warns judge of 'dangerous cycle of retribution' in asking for trial delay after Trump victory
Saturday - Law & Crime
Saturday - Law & Crime
Trump transition distances itself from Ukraine peace plan outlined by Republican strategist
Saturday - Aol/Reuters
Saturday - Aol/Reuters
Trump spurns major GOP voting bloc with latest announcement about his new administration
Saturday - raw story
Saturday - raw story
Trump wants to expand the federal death penalty, setting up legal challenges in second term
Saturday - NBC News
Saturday - NBC News
Georgia poll workers defamed by Rudy Giuliani can inquire about Yankees World Series rings, judge says
Saturday - ABC News
Saturday - ABC News
'Kraken' lawyer Sidney Powell ordered to produce invasive financial documents in Dominion defamation case
Saturday - Law & Crime
Saturday - Law & Crime
A reformed anti-Trump resistance movement seeks to move forward under his second administration
Saturday - NBC News
Saturday - NBC News