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
Photography
A Photo I Took At The Springsteen Concert In Minneapolis 3-31-26 Thank You George McGovern!
By WiVoter - 21 min ago - Last reply 7 sec ago
A Photo I Took At The Springsteen Concert In Minneapolis 3-31-26 Thank You George McGovern!
By WiVoter - 21 min ago - Last reply 7 sec ago
General Discussion
Paula Poundstone - terrible speech - waste of time
By Figarosmom - 8 sec ago - Last reply 8 sec ago
Paula Poundstone - terrible speech - waste of time
By Figarosmom - 8 sec ago - Last reply 8 sec ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump polled advisers about replacing Tulsi Gabbard as intelligence chief
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 12 sec ago
Trump polled advisers about replacing Tulsi Gabbard as intelligence chief
By BumRushDaShow - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 12 sec ago
General Discussion
A golden tractor sitting at the White House. This #Trump administration is so tacky..
By riversedge - 23 min ago - Last reply 23 sec ago
A golden tractor sitting at the White House. This #Trump administration is so tacky..
By riversedge - 23 min ago - Last reply 23 sec ago
General Discussion
Trump's ADORABLE, plump little Tourette's Syndrome Cherub Steven Cheung loses his sh*t over Grampy's war
By Miles Archer - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 28 sec ago
Trump's ADORABLE, plump little Tourette's Syndrome Cherub Steven Cheung loses his sh*t over Grampy's war
By Miles Archer - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 28 sec ago
General Discussion
OMG, people! You Gotta Listen to this: 'The U.S. Army Voices...perform medley of hits by Queen'
By Joinfortmill - 49 sec ago - Last reply 49 sec ago
OMG, people! You Gotta Listen to this: 'The U.S. Army Voices...perform medley of hits by Queen'
By Joinfortmill - 49 sec ago - Last reply 49 sec ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump Sparks Outrage by Claiming Federal Government Can't Fund Daycare, Medicare, or Medicaid, Saying War Comes First
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Trump Sparks Outrage by Claiming Federal Government Can't Fund Daycare, Medicare, or Medicaid, Saying War Comes First
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
How the war destroyed space for reform inside Iran
By Uncle Joe - 1 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
How the war destroyed space for reform inside Iran
By Uncle Joe - 1 min ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
Larry Ellison's Oracle lays off up to 30,000 staff with 6am email
By dalton99a - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
Larry Ellison's Oracle lays off up to 30,000 staff with 6am email
By dalton99a - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 1 min ago
General Discussion
Pam Bondi isn't Evil enough for trmp.
By spanone - 29 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Pam Bondi isn't Evil enough for trmp.
By spanone - 29 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Photography
We're having a bit of an ice storm right now!
By Callalily - 15 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
We're having a bit of an ice storm right now!
By Callalily - 15 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
Judge grants Woods permission to leave U.S. for treatment
By dalton99a - 31 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
Judge grants Woods permission to leave U.S. for treatment
By dalton99a - 31 min ago - Last reply 3 min ago
General Discussion
Mike Luckovich: Strait of jacket needed
By LetMyPeopleVote - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Mike Luckovich: Strait of jacket needed
By LetMyPeopleVote - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Editorials & Other Articles
Trump's MAGA allies have a new plan for mass deportations. It could splinter the coalition.
By Dulcinea - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Trump's MAGA allies have a new plan for mass deportations. It could splinter the coalition.
By Dulcinea - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
General Discussion
Husband charged with murder in killing of Coral Springs, Florida Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen
By Celerity - 6 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Husband charged with murder in killing of Coral Springs, Florida Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen
By Celerity - 6 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Latest Breaking News
House GOP Bolts in Record Numbers Ahead of Midterm Bloodbath
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
House GOP Bolts in Record Numbers Ahead of Midterm Bloodbath
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - Last reply 4 min ago
General Discussion
I knew a man. He went to church every week. He was a racist & cruel to his family.
By AnotherMother4Peace - 4 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
I knew a man. He went to church every week. He was a racist & cruel to his family.
By AnotherMother4Peace - 4 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
General Discussion
Do you know your Rebel Alliance State bird?
By Ponietz - 4 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
Do you know your Rebel Alliance State bird?
By Ponietz - 4 min ago - Last reply 4 min ago
General Discussion
greetings from the night shift. is he dead yet
By AllaN01Bear - 19 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
greetings from the night shift. is he dead yet
By AllaN01Bear - 19 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
General Discussion
A WH "official" has told MS NOW that Pam Bondi has been told
By allegorical oracle - 25 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
A WH "official" has told MS NOW that Pam Bondi has been told
By allegorical oracle - 25 min ago - Last reply 5 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Colorado court throws out election denier Tina Peters' 9-year sentence for tampering with election equipment
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 min ago - Last reply 6 min ago
Colorado court throws out election denier Tina Peters' 9-year sentence for tampering with election equipment
By mahatmakanejeeves - 6 min ago - Last reply 6 min ago
General Discussion
Florida man arrested after human remains found in suitcases 'saturated by vultures,' cops say
By marmar - 1 hr ago - Last reply 6 min ago
Florida man arrested after human remains found in suitcases 'saturated by vultures,' cops say
By marmar - 1 hr ago - Last reply 6 min ago
DU Community Help
Can DU provide us with .html code with which we can indicate that an illustration we're posting is fake?
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago
Can DU provide us with .html code with which we can indicate that an illustration we're posting is fake?
By mahatmakanejeeves - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago
General Discussion
I've never in my life witnessed failure so celebrated
By EnergizedLib - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago
I've never in my life witnessed failure so celebrated
By EnergizedLib - 23 hrs ago - Last reply 6 min ago
General Discussion
Fuck you, you child raping bag of fuck
By Aviation Pro - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
Fuck you, you child raping bag of fuck
By Aviation Pro - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 7 min ago
General Discussion
When discussing Iran in public or other social media, please remember that
By RockRaven - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
When discussing Iran in public or other social media, please remember that
By RockRaven - 13 hrs ago - Last reply 9 min ago
General Discussion
UK-led coalition of 40 countries vows action on Hormuz Strait gridlock
By orangecrush - 39 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
UK-led coalition of 40 countries vows action on Hormuz Strait gridlock
By orangecrush - 39 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Cable News Clips
Israel Passes Death Penalty Law Targeting Palestinians
By Uncle Joe - 10 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
Israel Passes Death Penalty Law Targeting Palestinians
By Uncle Joe - 10 min ago - Last reply 10 min ago
General Discussion
*tsk* *tsk* Details details oh those details.
By underpants - 1 hr ago - Last reply 11 min ago
*tsk* *tsk* Details details oh those details.
By underpants - 1 hr ago - Last reply 11 min ago
General Discussion
Who's watching the Artemis rocket launch? N/t
By malaise - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
Who's watching the Artemis rocket launch? N/t
By malaise - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
General Discussion
North Carolina's electoral future may hinge on rural Black voters who feel ignored by Democrats
By Omaha Steve - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
North Carolina's electoral future may hinge on rural Black voters who feel ignored by Democrats
By Omaha Steve - 22 hrs ago - Last reply 12 min ago
General Discussion
'Be serious... don't speak every day': Macron criticises Trump approach to Iran war
By dalton99a - 1 hr ago - Last reply 15 min ago
'Be serious... don't speak every day': Macron criticises Trump approach to Iran war
By dalton99a - 1 hr ago - Last reply 15 min ago
General Discussion
The end of birthright citizenship as we know it? (Vox)
By QueerDuck - 15 min ago - Last reply 15 min ago
The end of birthright citizenship as we know it? (Vox)
By QueerDuck - 15 min ago - Last reply 15 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Ballroom commission changed documents at White House's request
By mahatmakanejeeves - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
Ballroom commission changed documents at White House's request
By mahatmakanejeeves - 5 hrs ago - Last reply 16 min ago
The DU Lounge
Anniversaries and Posting Milestones (April 2, 2026)
By EarlG - 16 min ago - Last reply 16 min ago
Anniversaries and Posting Milestones (April 2, 2026)
By EarlG - 16 min ago - Last reply 16 min ago
General Discussion
US tells all Americans in Iraq to leave
By malaise - 55 min ago - Last reply 17 min ago
US tells all Americans in Iraq to leave
By malaise - 55 min ago - Last reply 17 min ago
The DU Lounge
Bosko Baker - Puddle of Joy (Official Video)
By marble falls - 19 min ago - Last reply 19 min ago
Bosko Baker - Puddle of Joy (Official Video)
By marble falls - 19 min ago - Last reply 19 min ago
General Discussion
Gotta love SF writer John Scalzi - and I love many of the replies he got, too
By highplainsdem - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 21 min ago
Gotta love SF writer John Scalzi - and I love many of the replies he got, too
By highplainsdem - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 21 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Democrats sue to block Trump's executive order targeting mail ballots
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 22 min ago
Democrats sue to block Trump's executive order targeting mail ballots
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 22 min ago
The DU Lounge
ITN Archive - Second Battle of Fallujah Frontline Footage of Iraq War's Deadliest Urban Combat (2004)
By Celerity - 22 min ago - Last reply 22 min ago
ITN Archive - Second Battle of Fallujah Frontline Footage of Iraq War's Deadliest Urban Combat (2004)
By Celerity - 22 min ago - Last reply 22 min ago
General Discussion
Well come all you big strong men
By 303squadron - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 23 min ago
Well come all you big strong men
By 303squadron - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 23 min ago
Music Appreciation
RL Burnside and his grandson Cedric on my mind this A.M.
By The Polack MSgt - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 24 min ago
RL Burnside and his grandson Cedric on my mind this A.M.
By The Polack MSgt - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 24 min ago
Latest Breaking News
World's oldest tortoise caught in viral crypto death scam
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - Last reply 24 min ago
World's oldest tortoise caught in viral crypto death scam
By highplainsdem - 1 hr ago - Last reply 24 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump says he'll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security. His move bypasses Congress
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago - Last reply 24 min ago
Trump says he'll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security. His move bypasses Congress
By mahatmakanejeeves - 1 hr ago - Last reply 24 min ago
Music Appreciation
It's a Beautiful Morning - The Young Rascals
By Figarosmom - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 24 min ago
It's a Beautiful Morning - The Young Rascals
By Figarosmom - 11 hrs ago - Last reply 24 min ago
The DU Lounge
5 Reasons Why Shakespeare Should Not Be Required in Schools
By GreatGazoo - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 24 min ago
5 Reasons Why Shakespeare Should Not Be Required in Schools
By GreatGazoo - 18 hrs ago - Last reply 24 min ago
The DU Lounge
The difference between cats and dogs
By Figarosmom - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 25 min ago
The difference between cats and dogs
By Figarosmom - 20 hrs ago - Last reply 25 min ago
Music Appreciation
From the Beginning - Emerson, Lake and Palmer
By Figarosmom - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago
From the Beginning - Emerson, Lake and Palmer
By Figarosmom - 12 hrs ago - Last reply 26 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump: Government will have to 'force ourselves' on LA for World Cup
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 27 min ago
Trump: Government will have to 'force ourselves' on LA for World Cup
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - Last reply 27 min ago
Cable News Clips
Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Trump's Birthright Citizenship Ban
By Uncle Joe - 27 min ago - Last reply 27 min ago
Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Trump's Birthright Citizenship Ban
By Uncle Joe - 27 min ago - Last reply 27 min ago
The DU Lounge
The farm yard - and then there's Terry
By Figarosmom - 28 min ago - Last reply 28 min ago
The farm yard - and then there's Terry
By Figarosmom - 28 min ago - Last reply 28 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump's White House ballroom is expected to get approved days after judge's ruling halting work
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Trump's White House ballroom is expected to get approved days after judge's ruling halting work
By mahatmakanejeeves - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Liberal YouTubers
IHIP News:🚨 trump Says He Will BOMB Iran Into "STONE AGE" In WORST Presidential Address in HISTORY!!
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago - Last reply 29 min ago
IHIP News:🚨 trump Says He Will BOMB Iran Into "STONE AGE" In WORST Presidential Address in HISTORY!!
By MagaSmash - 1 hr ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Vermont
Trucker's brief detour into Canada leads to 3 weeks in federal custody
By erronis - 51 min ago - Last reply 29 min ago
Trucker's brief detour into Canada leads to 3 weeks in federal custody
By erronis - 51 min ago - Last reply 29 min ago
District of Columbia
Surveillance video shows shooting inside Giant grocery store: police
By QueerDuck - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 30 min ago
Surveillance video shows shooting inside Giant grocery store: police
By QueerDuck - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 30 min ago
General Discussion
Why did the market just spike up go green?
By mobeau69 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 31 min ago
Why did the market just spike up go green?
By mobeau69 - 1 hr ago - Last reply 31 min ago
General Discussion
All Texas Trump Burger restaurants changed their names amid legal battle, owners' ICE arrest
By dalton99a - 53 min ago - Last reply 32 min ago
All Texas Trump Burger restaurants changed their names amid legal battle, owners' ICE arrest
By dalton99a - 53 min ago - Last reply 32 min ago
General Discussion
Maybe fake?? Jonathan the Giant Tortoise, the world's oldest living land animal, has died at 193.
By Nevilledog - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 32 min ago
Maybe fake?? Jonathan the Giant Tortoise, the world's oldest living land animal, has died at 193.
By Nevilledog - 21 hrs ago - Last reply 32 min ago
Environment & Energy
O&G rights chatting with someone
By Marthe48 - 50 min ago - Last reply 33 min ago
O&G rights chatting with someone
By Marthe48 - 50 min ago - Last reply 33 min ago
Latest Breaking News
BREAKING: Pam Bondi Reportedly to Be Ousted as AG 'Imminently'
By Ellipsis - 1 hr ago - Last reply 34 min ago
BREAKING: Pam Bondi Reportedly to Be Ousted as AG 'Imminently'
By Ellipsis - 1 hr ago - Last reply 34 min ago
General Discussion
I don't think he's going to get away with attacking Iran much longer
By orangecrush - 46 min ago - Last reply 34 min ago
I don't think he's going to get away with attacking Iran much longer
By orangecrush - 46 min ago - Last reply 34 min ago
General Discussion
Here's something that blew my mind -
By cab67 - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 35 min ago
Here's something that blew my mind -
By cab67 - 15 hrs ago - Last reply 35 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Despite Trump's claims, there's no indication Iran's regime has lost power, Western officials and experts say
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 35 min ago
Despite Trump's claims, there's no indication Iran's regime has lost power, Western officials and experts say
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - Last reply 35 min ago
General Discussion
WOO HOO! Scott Perry (R-PA) and his fearmongering boogeyman Newsmax Freudian Slip: "...midterm -- not midterm -- but..."
By Miles Archer - 46 min ago - Last reply 37 min ago
WOO HOO! Scott Perry (R-PA) and his fearmongering boogeyman Newsmax Freudian Slip: "...midterm -- not midterm -- but..."
By Miles Archer - 46 min ago - Last reply 37 min ago
Arizona
'They tried and tried for their son' Arizona couple allegedly killed by son filed several mental health petitions
By Jilly_in_VA - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
'They tried and tried for their son' Arizona couple allegedly killed by son filed several mental health petitions
By Jilly_in_VA - 2 hrs ago - Last reply 38 min ago
General Discussion
Who's watching the Artemis rocket launch? N/t
By malaise - 100 replies @ 41 min ago (Milestone)
Who's watching the Artemis rocket launch? N/t
By malaise - 100 replies @ 41 min ago (Milestone)
Latest Breaking News
ActBlue May Have Misled Congress on Vetting Foreign Donations, Its Lawyers Warned
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 42 min ago
ActBlue May Have Misled Congress on Vetting Foreign Donations, Its Lawyers Warned
By mahatmakanejeeves - 4 hrs ago - Last reply 42 min ago
General Discussion
How Roberts' retort sums up the case against Trump's birthright citizenship order
By Jilly_in_VA - 1 hr ago - Last reply 43 min ago
How Roberts' retort sums up the case against Trump's birthright citizenship order
By Jilly_in_VA - 1 hr ago - Last reply 43 min ago
General Discussion
I JUST WANT THE EPSTEIN FILES TO BE UN-REDACTED!!!!!!!
By a kennedy - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 44 min ago
I JUST WANT THE EPSTEIN FILES TO BE UN-REDACTED!!!!!!!
By a kennedy - 16 hrs ago - Last reply 44 min ago
Latest Breaking News
Trump Sparks Outrage by Claiming Federal Government Can't Fund Daycare, Medicare, or Medicaid, Saying War Comes First
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 44 min ago (Milestone)
Trump Sparks Outrage by Claiming Federal Government Can't Fund Daycare, Medicare, or Medicaid, Saying War Comes First
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 44 min ago (Milestone)
Forum Spotlight: Oklahoma
Brett Hinely (R) to seek election to Okaloosa County School BoardStates Move to Revise Voter-Approved Medicaid Expansion Through Ballot Measures
The Will Rogers Experiment podcast
Latest Breaking News
Colorado court throws out election denier Tina Peters' 9-year sentence for tampering with election equipment
6 min ago - NBC News
6 min ago - NBC News
Trump says he'll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security. His move bypasses Congress
1 hr ago - The Associated Press, via WTOP
1 hr ago - The Associated Press, via WTOP
Trump says he'll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security. His move bypasses Congress
1 hr ago - AP
1 hr ago - AP
Trump Sparks Outrage by Claiming Federal Government Can't Fund Daycare, Medicare, or Medicaid, Saying War Comes First
2 hrs ago - IBT
2 hrs ago - IBT
Trump's White House ballroom is expected to get approved days after judge's ruling halting work
3 hrs ago - The Associated Press, via WTOP
3 hrs ago - The Associated Press, via WTOP
Despite Trump's claims, there's no indication Iran's regime has lost power, Western officials and experts say
3 hrs ago - NBC News
3 hrs ago - NBC News
ActBlue May Have Misled Congress on Vetting Foreign Donations, Its Lawyers Warned
4 hrs ago - New York Times
4 hrs ago - New York Times
New sculpture of Trump with his 'Golden Dome' is up at National Mall and was created by Ben & Jerry's co-founder
6 hrs ago - The Independent
6 hrs ago - The Independent
American commandos join Ecuadorian troops in mission targeting alleged narco-terrorists
7 hrs ago - CBS News
7 hrs ago - CBS News
US Lifts Sanctions on Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodrguez
8 hrs ago - US News & World Report/AP
8 hrs ago - US News & World Report/AP
30 congressional leaders caught in Scotland -- using taxpayer money amid shutdown
9 hrs ago - Raw Story
9 hrs ago - Raw Story
AI models will secretly scheme to protect other AI models from being shut down, researchers find
12 hrs ago - Fortune
12 hrs ago - Fortune
'On a whole other level': rapid snow melt-off in American west stuns scientists
15 hrs ago - the guardian
15 hrs ago - the guardian
'Clears this bar easily': Trump-appointed judge allows lawsuit challenging FOIA office closure to move forward
16 hrs ago - Law & Crime
16 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Hundreds rally for birthright citizenship at supreme court: 'We are an immigrant nation'
16 hrs ago - The Guardian
16 hrs ago - The Guardian
DHS scraps Noem policy requiring secretary's review of all contracts above $100,000
17 hrs ago - CBS News
17 hrs ago - CBS News
LISTEN: John Sauer Says 'I Think So' When Asked if Native Americans Are Birthright Citizens
19 hrs ago - MEDIAite
19 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Trump calls America 'stupid' after abruptly leaving Supreme Court debate
19 hrs ago - The Independent UK
19 hrs ago - The Independent UK
CBS News chief Bari Weiss set to remake network's iconic 60 Minutes: report
20 hrs ago - The Independent
20 hrs ago - The Independent
Iran president to release open letter to American people in coming hours -- spokesperson
21 hrs ago - Times of Israel
21 hrs ago - Times of Israel
Trump admin presents new plan to slash two thirds of consumer watchdog workforce
21 hrs ago - Reuters
21 hrs ago - Reuters
A speech from a British monarch returns to Capitol Hill as US-UK tensions simmer
21 hrs ago - AP News
21 hrs ago - AP News
Luigi Mangione's federal trial delayed until October in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
21 hrs ago - AP News
21 hrs ago - AP News
Retail sales rise 0.6% in February, but impact of Iran war threatens to derail spending
21 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
21 hrs ago - ABC News/AP