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
Senator Chris Murphy: $1.5 BILLION. Let me say it again - a $1.5 BILLION BET.
By Passages - 21 hrs ago - 238 recs
Senator Chris Murphy: $1.5 BILLION. Let me say it again - a $1.5 BILLION BET.
By Passages - 21 hrs ago - 238 recs
Canada
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of Antoine Forest and Mackenzie Gunther
By Swede - 9 hrs ago - 185 recs
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of Antoine Forest and Mackenzie Gunther
By Swede - 9 hrs ago - 185 recs
General Discussion
Delta Airlines suspends "special Congressional desk" service till shutdown ends
By Tanuki - 18 hrs ago - 166 recs
Delta Airlines suspends "special Congressional desk" service till shutdown ends
By Tanuki - 18 hrs ago - 166 recs
General Discussion
Maybe it was Barron's first time trading, and he just got lucky, you know?
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 146 recs
Maybe it was Barron's first time trading, and he just got lucky, you know?
By mahatmakanejeeves - 16 hrs ago - 146 recs
General Discussion
Pic Of The Moment: The Current Situation At America's Airports
By EarlG - 18 hrs ago - 130 recs
Pic Of The Moment: The Current Situation At America's Airports
By EarlG - 18 hrs ago - 130 recs
General Discussion
Sen. Chris Murphy: In a few minutes I'm heading to the Senate floor to force a vote - tonight - to end the war in Iran
By Passages - 11 hrs ago - 123 recs
Sen. Chris Murphy: In a few minutes I'm heading to the Senate floor to force a vote - tonight - to end the war in Iran
By Passages - 11 hrs ago - 123 recs
General Discussion
Almost 4 years with no issues but tonight it's back.
By xmas74 - 6 hrs ago - 122 recs
Almost 4 years with no issues but tonight it's back.
By xmas74 - 6 hrs ago - 122 recs
General Discussion
This is ALL because trump wanted to tear down something Barack Obama accomplished
By bigtree - 8 hrs ago - 106 recs
This is ALL because trump wanted to tear down something Barack Obama accomplished
By bigtree - 8 hrs ago - 106 recs
The DU Lounge
OK, I have HAD it with minimalist shaming!!!! I love my stuff!
By Coventina - 12 hrs ago - 105 recs
OK, I have HAD it with minimalist shaming!!!! I love my stuff!
By Coventina - 12 hrs ago - 105 recs
General Discussion
ICE agents record themselves inventing charges after picking up detainee's phone: report
By cbabe - 17 hrs ago - 105 recs
ICE agents record themselves inventing charges after picking up detainee's phone: report
By cbabe - 17 hrs ago - 105 recs
General Discussion
FLORIDA DEMOCRATS FLIP STATE HOUSE SEAT FROM RED TO BLUE
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago - 101 recs
FLORIDA DEMOCRATS FLIP STATE HOUSE SEAT FROM RED TO BLUE
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago - 101 recs
General Discussion
"Unfit, cruel, indecent" former Trump staffer Miles Taylor on Trump.
By Swede - 19 hrs ago - 96 recs
"Unfit, cruel, indecent" former Trump staffer Miles Taylor on Trump.
By Swede - 19 hrs ago - 96 recs
General Discussion
Russia Didn't Expect This From Finland's New Border
By blue-wave - 16 hrs ago - 92 recs
Russia Didn't Expect This From Finland's New Border
By blue-wave - 16 hrs ago - 92 recs
General Discussion
Zelensky nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize:
By applegrove - 5 hrs ago - 88 recs
Zelensky nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize:
By applegrove - 5 hrs ago - 88 recs
Latest Breaking News
Republicans strip power from Dem who shocked with red state upset
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 87 recs
Republicans strip power from Dem who shocked with red state upset
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 87 recs
General Discussion
George Takei shared this tweet about TSA & ICE...I can't fact-check it for you so decide for yourself if it's legit.
By Miles Archer - 12 hrs ago - 85 recs
George Takei shared this tweet about TSA & ICE...I can't fact-check it for you so decide for yourself if it's legit.
By Miles Archer - 12 hrs ago - 85 recs
General Discussion
What do Presidents Bush, Clinton, Biden, Obama, and the Iranian Government all have in common?
By Botany - 19 hrs ago - 85 recs
What do Presidents Bush, Clinton, Biden, Obama, and the Iranian Government all have in common?
By Botany - 19 hrs ago - 85 recs
General Discussion
Markets Surge After Trump Claims He Had Sex With An Angel
By Zorro - 14 hrs ago - 79 recs
Markets Surge After Trump Claims He Had Sex With An Angel
By Zorro - 14 hrs ago - 79 recs
General Discussion
''Trump's psyche': The aide driving president's most controversial policies'
By Joinfortmill - 20 hrs ago - 79 recs
''Trump's psyche': The aide driving president's most controversial policies'
By Joinfortmill - 20 hrs ago - 79 recs
Latest Breaking News
New Covid variant has been identified and is already spreading in 25 states
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 76 recs
New Covid variant has been identified and is already spreading in 25 states
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 76 recs
General Discussion
Saudi Prince Is Said to Push Trump to Continue Iran War in Recent Calls
By dalton99a - 19 hrs ago - 76 recs
Saudi Prince Is Said to Push Trump to Continue Iran War in Recent Calls
By dalton99a - 19 hrs ago - 76 recs
General Discussion
Trump boasting he can destroy what he wants in Iran: "They can't do a thing about it. It's like, 'Take me.'"
By highplainsdem - 14 hrs ago - 70 recs
Trump boasting he can destroy what he wants in Iran: "They can't do a thing about it. It's like, 'Take me.'"
By highplainsdem - 14 hrs ago - 70 recs
General Discussion
Dolly Parton's first time in public in few months
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 18 hrs ago - 68 recs
Dolly Parton's first time in public in few months
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 18 hrs ago - 68 recs
General Discussion
DHS and DoJ are being sued for refusing to turn over evidence in Good and Pretti murders.
By Ocelot II - 14 hrs ago - 67 recs
DHS and DoJ are being sued for refusing to turn over evidence in Good and Pretti murders.
By Ocelot II - 14 hrs ago - 67 recs
General Discussion
Senate Democrats reject GOP offer to reopen DHS, partially fund ICE
By Quiet Em - 12 hrs ago - 62 recs
Senate Democrats reject GOP offer to reopen DHS, partially fund ICE
By Quiet Em - 12 hrs ago - 62 recs
Latest Breaking News
Minnesota sues Trump administration over shootings, including deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good
By SouthBayDem - 14 hrs ago - 59 recs
Minnesota sues Trump administration over shootings, including deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good
By SouthBayDem - 14 hrs ago - 59 recs
The DU Lounge
If I counted right, almost 70 people jammed into a regular sized room.
By LuckyCharms - 8 hrs ago - 58 recs
If I counted right, almost 70 people jammed into a regular sized room.
By LuckyCharms - 8 hrs ago - 58 recs
General Discussion
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan tells Trump to F*CK OFF re: dismissing Musk / DOGE SH*T lawsuit
By Miles Archer - 15 hrs ago - 57 recs
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan tells Trump to F*CK OFF re: dismissing Musk / DOGE SH*T lawsuit
By Miles Archer - 15 hrs ago - 57 recs
General Discussion
Let me see if I've got this straight yet. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.
By struggle4progress - 7 hrs ago - 52 recs
Let me see if I've got this straight yet. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.
By struggle4progress - 7 hrs ago - 52 recs
General Discussion
Trump is rambling about the war right now. This is a direct quote. Translator needed.
By senseandsensibility - 14 hrs ago - 52 recs
Trump is rambling about the war right now. This is a direct quote. Translator needed.
By senseandsensibility - 14 hrs ago - 52 recs
General Discussion
It began when they discovered you would accept tax cuts for the wealthy
By 4bonhoffer - 16 hrs ago - 50 recs
It began when they discovered you would accept tax cuts for the wealthy
By 4bonhoffer - 16 hrs ago - 50 recs
General Discussion
Economist paints bleak picture of America's future after Trump
By turbinetree - 10 hrs ago - 46 recs
Economist paints bleak picture of America's future after Trump
By turbinetree - 10 hrs ago - 46 recs
Latest Breaking News
US B-52 Bomber Issues Distress Call Over UK
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 46 recs
US B-52 Bomber Issues Distress Call Over UK
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 46 recs
Latest Breaking News
Judge orders Trump administration to bring back DACA recipient deported to Mexico
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 45 recs
Judge orders Trump administration to bring back DACA recipient deported to Mexico
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 45 recs
General Discussion
My brothers and sisters in arms who lurk here
By Aviation Pro - 7 hrs ago - 44 recs
My brothers and sisters in arms who lurk here
By Aviation Pro - 7 hrs ago - 44 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump falls asleep again during Memphis task force meeting amid health concerns
By riversedge - 21 hrs ago - 42 recs
Trump falls asleep again during Memphis task force meeting amid health concerns
By riversedge - 21 hrs ago - 42 recs
Latest Breaking News
Exclusive: FBI investigation into Kash Patel was more extensive than previously reported
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 40 recs
Exclusive: FBI investigation into Kash Patel was more extensive than previously reported
By BumRushDaShow - 22 hrs ago - 40 recs
Latest Breaking News
Pentagon to Order 3,000 82nd Airborne Soldiers to Middle East
By ruet - 15 hrs ago - 37 recs
Pentagon to Order 3,000 82nd Airborne Soldiers to Middle East
By ruet - 15 hrs ago - 37 recs
General Discussion
MAGA idiot gets beaten up by the gigantic anti-trump actor who plays Reacher
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 8 hrs ago - 36 recs
MAGA idiot gets beaten up by the gigantic anti-trump actor who plays Reacher
By BlueWaveNeverEnd - 8 hrs ago - 36 recs
General Discussion
Every day he is becoming more delusional and incoherent.
By OGBuzz - 5 hrs ago - 34 recs
Every day he is becoming more delusional and incoherent.
By OGBuzz - 5 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
Has anybody heard from Judi Lynn? I just checked, her last post
By niyad - 21 hrs ago - 33 recs
Has anybody heard from Judi Lynn? I just checked, her last post
By niyad - 21 hrs ago - 33 recs
Latest Breaking News
Senate shoots down Iran war powers measure; Fetterman, Paul cross aisle
By Bread and Circuses - 9 hrs ago - 29 recs
Senate shoots down Iran war powers measure; Fetterman, Paul cross aisle
By Bread and Circuses - 9 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
If it was so easy for Musk to rig the last election for Trump
By edhopper - 19 hrs ago - 29 recs
If it was so easy for Musk to rig the last election for Trump
By edhopper - 19 hrs ago - 29 recs
General Discussion
Mark Jacob on how the press ignores the biggest Trump story ("He's clearly mentally unfit for office")
By Miles Archer - 11 hrs ago - 28 recs
Mark Jacob on how the press ignores the biggest Trump story ("He's clearly mentally unfit for office")
By Miles Archer - 11 hrs ago - 28 recs
Latest Breaking News
TSA wait times up to 6 hours as ICE, other agents deployed to 14 airports
By EarlG - 19 hrs ago - 26 recs
TSA wait times up to 6 hours as ICE, other agents deployed to 14 airports
By EarlG - 19 hrs ago - 26 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
ICE deployments created chaos for cities and cost them millions, NPR analysis finds
By Dulcinea - 22 hrs ago - 26 recs
ICE deployments created chaos for cities and cost them millions, NPR analysis finds
By Dulcinea - 22 hrs ago - 26 recs
Latest Breaking News
Venezuelan man deported to CECOT prison sues U.S. for $1.3 million
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 25 recs
Venezuelan man deported to CECOT prison sues U.S. for $1.3 million
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 25 recs
Latest Breaking News
Federal 'SAVE Act' risks denying thousands of Alaskans the ability to vote, Murkowski says
By riversedge - 21 hrs ago - 25 recs
Federal 'SAVE Act' risks denying thousands of Alaskans the ability to vote, Murkowski says
By riversedge - 21 hrs ago - 25 recs
General Discussion
Are ICE-holes getting paid more than the guys and gals defending our country?
By 3825-87867 - 18 hrs ago - 24 recs
Are ICE-holes getting paid more than the guys and gals defending our country?
By 3825-87867 - 18 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
Kentucky farm family rejects $26M from mystery data center giant. Why American farmers are saying no to Big Tech
By Passages - 21 hrs ago - 24 recs
Kentucky farm family rejects $26M from mystery data center giant. Why American farmers are saying no to Big Tech
By Passages - 21 hrs ago - 24 recs
General Discussion
Sheriff fails to investigate 7 rape cases at ICE detention center
By Miles Archer - 10 hrs ago - 23 recs
Sheriff fails to investigate 7 rape cases at ICE detention center
By Miles Archer - 10 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
Sean Duffy Under Fire After Deadly LaGuardia Crash
By cbabe - 16 hrs ago - 23 recs
Sean Duffy Under Fire After Deadly LaGuardia Crash
By cbabe - 16 hrs ago - 23 recs
General Discussion
Iran to Trump: "Someone like us will never come to terms with someone like you. Not now, not ever."
By dalton99a - 2 hrs ago - 22 recs
Iran to Trump: "Someone like us will never come to terms with someone like you. Not now, not ever."
By dalton99a - 2 hrs ago - 22 recs
Latest Breaking News
FCC bans wireless router imports, citing security concerns
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 22 recs
FCC bans wireless router imports, citing security concerns
By BumRushDaShow - 23 hrs ago - 22 recs
General Discussion
After Iran told JARED to F*CK OFF, Trump now claims Rubio & the Couch Effer are negotiating a bigly yuge deal
By Miles Archer - 5 hrs ago - 21 recs
After Iran told JARED to F*CK OFF, Trump now claims Rubio & the Couch Effer are negotiating a bigly yuge deal
By Miles Archer - 5 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Graham Platner abruptly cancels campaign fundraiser at New York City gay bar
By lapucelle - 16 hrs ago - 21 recs
Graham Platner abruptly cancels campaign fundraiser at New York City gay bar
By lapucelle - 16 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
They say we don't have the money to make healthcare more accessible - but we have a billion dollars a day for this war?
By red dog 1 - 7 hrs ago - 19 recs
They say we don't have the money to make healthcare more accessible - but we have a billion dollars a day for this war?
By red dog 1 - 7 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Rep. Jim McGovern: It would have cost $30 Billion to extend the ACA healthcare tax credits for 1 year,
By sheshe2 - 9 hrs ago - 19 recs
Rep. Jim McGovern: It would have cost $30 Billion to extend the ACA healthcare tax credits for 1 year,
By sheshe2 - 9 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
Democrat Torches Trump for Leaving America Vulnerable to Terrorism: 'Put a 22-Year-Old in Charge!'
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 19 recs
Democrat Torches Trump for Leaving America Vulnerable to Terrorism: 'Put a 22-Year-Old in Charge!'
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 19 recs
Latest Breaking News
Prosecutor admits government lacks evidence of misconduct by Fed chair
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 19 recs
Prosecutor admits government lacks evidence of misconduct by Fed chair
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
One of the best frames of the "Save Retrumplican Ass" bill that I saw
By maxrandb - 14 hrs ago - 19 recs
One of the best frames of the "Save Retrumplican Ass" bill that I saw
By maxrandb - 14 hrs ago - 19 recs
Forum Spotlight: Asian Group
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song Of Vengeance [Broadcast Edit]Constance Wu speaks out about personal struggles, allegations of sexual harassment Nightline ABC News 19.5M subscribe
Atsuko Okatsuka on Giving Her Grandma a Bath, Her Husband Getting a Vasectomy & Hulu Comedy Special
Latest Breaking News
Santa Fe jury reaches 375 million verdict against social media giant Meta
22 min ago - Santa Fe New Mexican
22 min ago - Santa Fe New Mexican
Trump Reveals Pete Hegseth Was Disappointed by Iran Talks After SecDef Declares 'We Negotiate With Bombs!'
55 min ago - MEDIAite
55 min ago - MEDIAite
Federal prosecutors to get classified House documents in Brennan probe as decision on charges against former CIA chief n
3 hrs ago - CNN
3 hrs ago - CNN
Trump says he's 'pretty much not happy' with any deal to reopen DHS as negotiations continue
5 hrs ago - ABC News
5 hrs ago - ABC News
Democrat flips seat in special election for Florida district that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort
8 hrs ago - AP
8 hrs ago - AP
Trump blocked from defunding groups that help human trafficking victims
9 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
9 hrs ago - Courthouse News Service
Border Patrol leader shows no remorse for deportation raids as he readies for retirement: 'I wish I'd caught even more'
9 hrs ago - The Independent
9 hrs ago - The Independent
Democrat Torches Trump for Leaving America Vulnerable to Terrorism: 'Put a 22-Year-Old in Charge!'
10 hrs ago - MEDIAite
10 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Judge orders Trump administration to bring back DACA recipient deported to Mexico
10 hrs ago - Politico
10 hrs ago - Politico
Missouri Supreme Court upholds mid-decade congressional redistricting
11 hrs ago - KCTV-TV Kansas City, MO
11 hrs ago - KCTV-TV Kansas City, MO
North Carolina Senate leader, conservative architect Phil Berger concedes primary loss
11 hrs ago - AP News
11 hrs ago - AP News
Jury orders Meta to pay $375 million in New Mexico lawsuit over child sexual exploitation, user safety
11 hrs ago - NBC News
11 hrs ago - NBC News
New Covid variant has been identified and is already spreading in 25 states
12 hrs ago - The Independent
12 hrs ago - The Independent
Supreme Court Seems Open to Trump Request to Block Asylum Seekers at Border
12 hrs ago - New York Times
12 hrs ago - New York Times
GOP Senator Suggests Trump Might Flip-Flop 24 Hours After Defiantly Rejecting GOP Compromise to End Shutdown
13 hrs ago - MEDIAite
13 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Minnesota sues Trump administration over shootings, including deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good
14 hrs ago - Associated Press
14 hrs ago - Associated Press
US Will Roll Out Pilot Surveys to Track Energy Use by Data Centers
14 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
14 hrs ago - US News & World Report/Reuters
Delta suspends special treatment for Congress as shutdown sows chaos in airports
15 hrs ago - Reuters
15 hrs ago - Reuters
Trump casts Florida mail ballot as he pushes Congress to severely limit that voting option
16 hrs ago - AP
16 hrs ago - AP
Oklahoma's governor picks energy executive Alan Armstrong to fill U.S. Senate seat through end of year
17 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
17 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
US business activity slips to 11-month low in March amid Iran war, S&P Global survey shows
18 hrs ago - Reuters
18 hrs ago - Reuters
Democrats condemn detention of distraught woman by federal officers at San Francisco airport
18 hrs ago - Reuters
18 hrs ago - Reuters
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Massive wave of Russian strikes leaves five dead in Ukraine
19 hrs ago - independent.com
19 hrs ago - independent.com