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
Editorials & Other Articles
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
General Discussion
Jesus Christ this photo... ".. Members of the group Patriot Front ride the metro on the 250th anniversary..."
By demmiblue - 19 hrs ago - 205 recs
Jesus Christ this photo... ".. Members of the group Patriot Front ride the metro on the 250th anniversary..."
By demmiblue - 19 hrs ago - 205 recs
General Discussion
Let's watch the MAGA's heads explode explaining this one:
By Baitball Blogger - 13 hrs ago - 185 recs
Let's watch the MAGA's heads explode explaining this one:
By Baitball Blogger - 13 hrs ago - 185 recs
General Discussion
Guess who scares the piss out of Trump more than anyone?
By orangecrush - 20 hrs ago - 180 recs
Guess who scares the piss out of Trump more than anyone?
By orangecrush - 20 hrs ago - 180 recs
General Discussion
Some anecdotal good news, perhaps? We took our grandson to the Hendersonville NC 4th of July parade this AM.
By NewHendoLib - 17 hrs ago - 178 recs
Some anecdotal good news, perhaps? We took our grandson to the Hendersonville NC 4th of July parade this AM.
By NewHendoLib - 17 hrs ago - 178 recs
General Discussion
As we were leaving the July 4th celebration of the Amerika Haus in Kln this evening
By DFW - 9 hrs ago - 104 recs
As we were leaving the July 4th celebration of the Amerika Haus in Kln this evening
By DFW - 9 hrs ago - 104 recs
General Discussion
Map shows Donald Trump's approval rating in every state on July 4
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 95 recs
Map shows Donald Trump's approval rating in every state on July 4
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 16 hrs ago - 95 recs
Photography
Astounding altocumulus lenticularis duplicatus stacked over Chilian volcano :)
By SorellaLaBefana - 21 hrs ago - 91 recs
Astounding altocumulus lenticularis duplicatus stacked over Chilian volcano :)
By SorellaLaBefana - 21 hrs ago - 91 recs
Latest Breaking News
Ivana Trump accused of helping feed Epstein's network in 'explosive' new allegations
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 89 recs
Ivana Trump accused of helping feed Epstein's network in 'explosive' new allegations
By BumRushDaShow - 20 hrs ago - 89 recs
General Discussion
WATCH: "8647" chants as protesters march through Washington DC with large constitution on #America250
By riversedge - 14 hrs ago - 87 recs
WATCH: "8647" chants as protesters march through Washington DC with large constitution on #America250
By riversedge - 14 hrs ago - 87 recs
General Discussion
Anyone have any intel on the timing of today's "incident"?
By True Dough - 17 hrs ago - 85 recs
Anyone have any intel on the timing of today's "incident"?
By True Dough - 17 hrs ago - 85 recs
General Discussion
Trump rides his scooter though his 'great' Freedom250..........
By riversedge - 22 hrs ago - 81 recs
Trump rides his scooter though his 'great' Freedom250..........
By riversedge - 22 hrs ago - 81 recs
General Discussion
Trump can't defeat Iran but he can go after Pete Seeger's boat.
By applegrove - 10 hrs ago - 76 recs
Trump can't defeat Iran but he can go after Pete Seeger's boat.
By applegrove - 10 hrs ago - 76 recs
General Discussion
One of the most insightful comments on America from someone who never existed
By DFW - 22 hrs ago - 75 recs
One of the most insightful comments on America from someone who never existed
By DFW - 22 hrs ago - 75 recs
General Discussion
Throngs of Dozens: Trump 'Livid' As 'Humiliating' State Fair Crumbles, Suffering Multiple Mishaps And Scathing Heat
By B.See - 12 hrs ago - 72 recs
Throngs of Dozens: Trump 'Livid' As 'Humiliating' State Fair Crumbles, Suffering Multiple Mishaps And Scathing Heat
By B.See - 12 hrs ago - 72 recs
General Discussion
On this day in 2018 a group of GOP Congress celebrated July 4th in MOSCOW
By orangecrush - 14 hrs ago - 71 recs
On this day in 2018 a group of GOP Congress celebrated July 4th in MOSCOW
By orangecrush - 14 hrs ago - 71 recs
Latest Breaking News
'A total disappointment': revelers face unbearable heat at Great American State Fair
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 71 recs
'A total disappointment': revelers face unbearable heat at Great American State Fair
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 71 recs
General Discussion
Nearly a Million Investors Lost $3.8 Billion on Trump Coin
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 64 recs
Nearly a Million Investors Lost $3.8 Billion on Trump Coin
By applegrove - 22 hrs ago - 64 recs
Latest Breaking News
Crowds ordered to evacuate National Mall area as stormy weather slams DC
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 57 recs
Crowds ordered to evacuate National Mall area as stormy weather slams DC
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 57 recs
General Discussion
Do you think anyone on the right has an answer?
By True Dough - 20 hrs ago - 57 recs
Do you think anyone on the right has an answer?
By True Dough - 20 hrs ago - 57 recs
General Discussion
these rather precocious kids know the score. . .
By Stargleamer - 16 hrs ago - 53 recs
these rather precocious kids know the score. . .
By Stargleamer - 16 hrs ago - 53 recs
Latest Breaking News
Major Union Livid After 1,000 Factory Workers Were Replaced With 50 Robots
By Omaha Steve - 15 hrs ago - 52 recs
Major Union Livid After 1,000 Factory Workers Were Replaced With 50 Robots
By Omaha Steve - 15 hrs ago - 52 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump tries again to delay $5m sexual abuse payout to E Jean Carroll
By muriel_volestrangler - 12 hrs ago - 49 recs
Trump tries again to delay $5m sexual abuse payout to E Jean Carroll
By muriel_volestrangler - 12 hrs ago - 49 recs
General Discussion
Putin Claims He Captured Kostiantynivka, Brilliantly, Zelenskyy Offers To Hold Peace Talks There.
By gab13by13 - 19 hrs ago - 48 recs
Putin Claims He Captured Kostiantynivka, Brilliantly, Zelenskyy Offers To Hold Peace Talks There.
By gab13by13 - 19 hrs ago - 48 recs
General Discussion
Several hundred people have refused to leave the National Mall
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago - 46 recs
Several hundred people have refused to leave the National Mall
By RandySF - 10 hrs ago - 46 recs
General Discussion
The parade was cancelled as It's 101 in DC and feels like 108 and all because of a Chinese hoax
By surfered - 16 hrs ago - 46 recs
The parade was cancelled as It's 101 in DC and feels like 108 and all because of a Chinese hoax
By surfered - 16 hrs ago - 46 recs
Latest Breaking News
Great American State Fair Visitors On Life Support Amid Extreme Heatwave
By Botany - 23 hrs ago - 46 recs
Great American State Fair Visitors On Life Support Amid Extreme Heatwave
By Botany - 23 hrs ago - 46 recs
General Discussion
Can't make this up. As soon as his fake AF1 was headed to fly over the mall a 40kft thunderstorm blew up
By Cheezoholic - 11 hrs ago - 45 recs
Can't make this up. As soon as his fake AF1 was headed to fly over the mall a 40kft thunderstorm blew up
By Cheezoholic - 11 hrs ago - 45 recs
General Discussion
Just Saw Jim Acosta on MSNOW & He Gave Me Something To Think About
By WiVoter - 19 hrs ago - 45 recs
Just Saw Jim Acosta on MSNOW & He Gave Me Something To Think About
By WiVoter - 19 hrs ago - 45 recs
The DU Lounge
A praying mantis preserved in amber for around 30 million years
By red dog 1 - 13 hrs ago - 44 recs
A praying mantis preserved in amber for around 30 million years
By red dog 1 - 13 hrs ago - 44 recs
General Discussion
Here's quite a read, in the Guardian. " America is destroying itself. It's no surprise"
By NewHendoLib - 7 hrs ago - 43 recs
Here's quite a read, in the Guardian. " America is destroying itself. It's no surprise"
By NewHendoLib - 7 hrs ago - 43 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump Vows Republicans 'Will Not Lose an Election for A Hundred Years'
By Mr. Sparkle - 23 hrs ago - 43 recs
Trump Vows Republicans 'Will Not Lose an Election for A Hundred Years'
By Mr. Sparkle - 23 hrs ago - 43 recs
Latest Breaking News
MAGA stalwart claims someone with Trump Derangement Syndrome 'geoengineered' DC heatwave
By groundloop - 14 hrs ago - 42 recs
MAGA stalwart claims someone with Trump Derangement Syndrome 'geoengineered' DC heatwave
By groundloop - 14 hrs ago - 42 recs
General Discussion
Woman at the pool is passing out Reflecting Pool Jell-O shots
By riversedge - 13 hrs ago - 40 recs
Woman at the pool is passing out Reflecting Pool Jell-O shots
By riversedge - 13 hrs ago - 40 recs
General Discussion
Interesting article about how a social democracy works in a market economy in the real world:
By Ocelot II - 12 hrs ago - 38 recs
Interesting article about how a social democracy works in a market economy in the real world:
By Ocelot II - 12 hrs ago - 38 recs
Latest Breaking News
Masked men with Confederate flags storm D.C. on July 4: video
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 38 recs
Masked men with Confederate flags storm D.C. on July 4: video
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 38 recs
General Discussion
NY Times Pitch bot "wanted to know how regular Americans feel about the country's 250th birthday
By irisblue - 18 hrs ago - 38 recs
NY Times Pitch bot "wanted to know how regular Americans feel about the country's 250th birthday
By irisblue - 18 hrs ago - 38 recs
Latest Breaking News
Conservatives rage over re-funding of Planned Parenthood
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 35 recs
Conservatives rage over re-funding of Planned Parenthood
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 35 recs
General Discussion
If theses were normal times, all former presidents, cabinet members and House speakers
By question everything - 18 hrs ago - 35 recs
If theses were normal times, all former presidents, cabinet members and House speakers
By question everything - 18 hrs ago - 35 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump ruthlessly mocked for fake 'library' books on his new Qatar-gifted Air Force One
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 34 recs
Trump ruthlessly mocked for fake 'library' books on his new Qatar-gifted Air Force One
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 34 recs
Latest Breaking News
Paul Pelosi in hit-and-run in Napa County wine country, car left with major damage, authorities say
By Omaha Steve - 12 hrs ago - 33 recs
Paul Pelosi in hit-and-run in Napa County wine country, car left with major damage, authorities say
By Omaha Steve - 12 hrs ago - 33 recs
Latest Breaking News
Judge rejects Trump bid to delay $5.8M payment to E. Jean Carroll
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 32 recs
Judge rejects Trump bid to delay $5.8M payment to E. Jean Carroll
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 32 recs
Latest Breaking News
Bill Clinton calls out 'people in charge' in July Fourth message
By riversedge - 5 hrs ago - 30 recs
Bill Clinton calls out 'people in charge' in July Fourth message
By riversedge - 5 hrs ago - 30 recs
General Discussion
I know that posting this so late will get little attention but it's what we need to do.
By Eko - 4 hrs ago - 28 recs
I know that posting this so late will get little attention but it's what we need to do.
By Eko - 4 hrs ago - 28 recs
General Discussion
12m NOW: National Guard Troops are FLIPPING picnic tables on the National Mall as Motorcycle Police instruct the crowd t
By riversedge - 9 hrs ago - 28 recs
12m NOW: National Guard Troops are FLIPPING picnic tables on the National Mall as Motorcycle Police instruct the crowd t
By riversedge - 9 hrs ago - 28 recs
Latest Breaking News
Nearly a Million Investors Lost a Total of $3.8 Billion on Trump Crypto Coin
By iemanja - 14 hrs ago - 26 recs
Nearly a Million Investors Lost a Total of $3.8 Billion on Trump Crypto Coin
By iemanja - 14 hrs ago - 26 recs
Latest Breaking News
Egypt uncovers lost Byzantine-era city in the western desert
By Omaha Steve - 6 hrs ago - 25 recs
Egypt uncovers lost Byzantine-era city in the western desert
By Omaha Steve - 6 hrs ago - 25 recs
General Discussion
In Re: "Threesome" w/ sons, "YMCA", "manly" muscles and the like:
By PCIntern - 23 hrs ago - 25 recs
In Re: "Threesome" w/ sons, "YMCA", "manly" muscles and the like:
By PCIntern - 23 hrs ago - 25 recs
Latest Breaking News
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 25 recs
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 25 recs
General Discussion
I post this every July 4th--everyone's yearly break from the arguments, complaints, triumphs and defeats
By DFW - 23 hrs ago - 24 recs
I post this every July 4th--everyone's yearly break from the arguments, complaints, triumphs and defeats
By DFW - 23 hrs ago - 24 recs
Latest Breaking News
Wisconsin residents sue Microsoft over noise caused by new data center
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 23 recs
Wisconsin residents sue Microsoft over noise caused by new data center
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 23 recs
Photography
The album cover photo at Woodstock and its photographer, Burk Uzzel.
By George McGovern - 7 hrs ago - 22 recs
The album cover photo at Woodstock and its photographer, Burk Uzzel.
By George McGovern - 7 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
Trump: "We will wait it out, I don't care if it's 2 in the morning, or one hour from now. Looks like it is going to pass
By demmiblue - 9 hrs ago - 22 recs
Trump: "We will wait it out, I don't care if it's 2 in the morning, or one hour from now. Looks like it is going to pass
By demmiblue - 9 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
tRump's July 4th Parade canceled due to extreme heat.
By BigmanPigman - 23 hrs ago - 22 recs
tRump's July 4th Parade canceled due to extreme heat.
By BigmanPigman - 23 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
Laura Ingraham believes that all those khaki wearing Patriot Front incels marching around Washington with their
By OGBuzz - 10 hrs ago - 20 recs
Laura Ingraham believes that all those khaki wearing Patriot Front incels marching around Washington with their
By OGBuzz - 10 hrs ago - 20 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
'I'm Mad at Trump': Even Trumpers Can't Stand How Shoddy the Great American State Fair Is
By riversedge - 16 hrs ago - 20 recs
'I'm Mad at Trump': Even Trumpers Can't Stand How Shoddy the Great American State Fair Is
By riversedge - 16 hrs ago - 20 recs
Photography
Saturday's Horses New neighbors have goats. Maddie and Pete appear disinterested. + Around The Farm
By George McGovern - 22 hrs ago - 20 recs
Saturday's Horses New neighbors have goats. Maddie and Pete appear disinterested. + Around The Farm
By George McGovern - 22 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Spare a moment to remember that today marks the 200th anniversary
By dflprincess - 6 hrs ago - 18 recs
Spare a moment to remember that today marks the 200th anniversary
By dflprincess - 6 hrs ago - 18 recs
Forum Spotlight: Asian Group
The Spectacular Chinese Tradition of Molten Iron FireworksThe History of Fireworks From Ancient China to Modern Celebrations
JAPAN: The Most Unique Country on Earth? 4K Documentary
Latest Breaking News
FTC Commissioner Fired By Trump Speaks Out After Supreme Court Ruling: 'Profoundly Disappointed'
2 hrs ago - MEDIAite
2 hrs ago - MEDIAite
DOGE Ends, Bitcoin Begins? Musk and Saylor's July 4 Posts Fuel Speculation
3 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance
3 hrs ago - Yahoo! Finance
Union claims 3 striking PECO workers injured on picket lines; company calls claims 'false'
5 hrs ago - WPVI
5 hrs ago - WPVI
Paul Pelosi facing hit-and-run charge after allegedly crashing into empty parked car, driving away: Sheriff
6 hrs ago - ABC News
6 hrs ago - ABC News
Crowds ordered to evacuate National Mall area as stormy weather slams DC
10 hrs ago - WJLA-TV Arlington, VA
10 hrs ago - WJLA-TV Arlington, VA
Neo-fascist group Patriot Front parades Confederate flag in Washington DC on Fourth of July
11 hrs ago - The Guardian
11 hrs ago - The Guardian
Congressional candidate von Wilpert reveals surgery for early-stage breast cancer with "excellent cure rate"
11 hrs ago - East County Magazine
11 hrs ago - East County Magazine
Paul Pelosi in hit-and-run in Napa County wine country, car left with major damage, authorities say
12 hrs ago - AP
12 hrs ago - AP
Searing heat and storms mar holiday with 3 children dead in Wisconsin and utility outages widespread
13 hrs ago - AP
13 hrs ago - AP
Nearly a Million Investors Lost a Total of $3.8 Billion on Trump Crypto Coin
14 hrs ago - New York Times
14 hrs ago - New York Times
MAGA stalwart claims someone with Trump Derangement Syndrome 'geoengineered' DC heatwave
14 hrs ago - The Independent
14 hrs ago - The Independent
Trump ruthlessly mocked for fake 'library' books on his new Qatar-gifted Air Force One
17 hrs ago - The Independent
17 hrs ago - The Independent
Ivana Trump accused of helping feed Epstein's network in 'explosive' new allegations
20 hrs ago - Raw Story
20 hrs ago - Raw Story
Extreme heat wave in its final stretch and could fuel storms during July 4 celebrations
22 hrs ago - CNN Weather
22 hrs ago - CNN Weather
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia
23 hrs ago - AP
23 hrs ago - AP
'A total disappointment': revelers face unbearable heat at Great American State Fair
23 hrs ago - The Guardian
23 hrs ago - The Guardian
Family-owned company prepares to put on the largest fireworks display in history
Yesterday - CBS News
Yesterday - CBS News
Descendant of Washington's enslaved cook says America's story should include everyone
Yesterday - Scripps News
Yesterday - Scripps News
'Screaming in front of children!' Far-right activist gets all he can handle in Philly
Yesterday - Raw Story
Yesterday - Raw Story
'One of Its Worst Decisions': Josh Shapiro Blames the Supreme Court for Trump Corruption
Yesterday - MEDIAite
Yesterday - MEDIAite
American-born pope calls on US to recommit to founding ideals ahead of July 4
Yesterday - The Independent
Yesterday - The Independent
Trump pardons former Abramoff partner, 9 people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controls
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
Seven Trump State Fair Attendees Required Advanced Life Support Amid Scorching Heat: Report
Friday - MEDIAite
Friday - MEDIAite
A new plan to keep the Reflecting Pool clean - including annual purge of 'nasty' muck
Friday - CNN Politics
Friday - CNN Politics
Trump administration gets final legal OK to install own panels at President's House, city appeals
Friday - Philadelphia Inquirer
Friday - Philadelphia Inquirer
Over 100 vintage train fans fall ill seeing locomotive roll through their Pennsylvania town
Friday - The Independent
Friday - The Independent
US residents angry at datacenters 'being shoved down our throats' are recalling officials
Friday - The Guardian
Friday - The Guardian