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Dear DU, I would like you to keep me in your thoughts, good vibes or prayers. I had a mammogram that showed abnormal,
By debm55 - 16 hrs ago - 289 recs
Dear DU, I would like you to keep me in your thoughts, good vibes or prayers. I had a mammogram that showed abnormal,
By debm55 - 16 hrs ago - 289 recs
General Discussion
At the age of 69, I have reached a conclusion
By orangecrush - 17 hrs ago - 245 recs
At the age of 69, I have reached a conclusion
By orangecrush - 17 hrs ago - 245 recs
General Discussion
If you're asking what was the point of the shutdown, The Philadelphia Inquirer has an answer
By peggysue2 - 13 hrs ago - 232 recs
If you're asking what was the point of the shutdown, The Philadelphia Inquirer has an answer
By peggysue2 - 13 hrs ago - 232 recs
General Discussion
Supreme Court: Kim Davis must pay $360,000 for denying marriage licenses
By Coldwater - 10 hrs ago - 161 recs
Supreme Court: Kim Davis must pay $360,000 for denying marriage licenses
By Coldwater - 10 hrs ago - 161 recs
Latest Breaking News
Obama surprises dozens of veterans after their plane arrives in Washington for Veterans Day
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 156 recs
Obama surprises dozens of veterans after their plane arrives in Washington for Veterans Day
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 156 recs
General Discussion
It's an affront to me and every other veteran, past, present and future,
By MarineCombatEngineer - 10 hrs ago - 119 recs
It's an affront to me and every other veteran, past, present and future,
By MarineCombatEngineer - 10 hrs ago - 119 recs
General Discussion
I hate war and I don't particularly care for the glorification of our warriors that has become de rigueur
By generalbetrayus - 7 hrs ago - 110 recs
I hate war and I don't particularly care for the glorification of our warriors that has become de rigueur
By generalbetrayus - 7 hrs ago - 110 recs
General Discussion
It was also, like everything Trump, unspeakably vulgar.
By Swede - 16 hrs ago - 107 recs
It was also, like everything Trump, unspeakably vulgar.
By Swede - 16 hrs ago - 107 recs
Latest Breaking News
Hakeem Jeffries Accuses the Supreme Court of Corruption in Scathing Attack on Conservative Justices
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 104 recs
Hakeem Jeffries Accuses the Supreme Court of Corruption in Scathing Attack on Conservative Justices
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 104 recs
General Discussion
Federal jury awards $112M to immigrants detained by Suffolk for ICE
By In It to Win It - 7 hrs ago - 96 recs
Federal jury awards $112M to immigrants detained by Suffolk for ICE
By In It to Win It - 7 hrs ago - 96 recs
General Discussion
Today's New Yorker cartoon from Brendan Loper: When they go low...
By highplainsdem - 11 hrs ago - 88 recs
Today's New Yorker cartoon from Brendan Loper: When they go low...
By highplainsdem - 11 hrs ago - 88 recs
General Discussion
People Don't Understand What Losing Obamacare Will Do To All Healthcare Plans
By gab13by13 - 15 hrs ago - 88 recs
People Don't Understand What Losing Obamacare Will Do To All Healthcare Plans
By gab13by13 - 15 hrs ago - 88 recs
General Discussion
"Holding a phone that says "who else was just 'following orders'?" up to a riot cop is hard as hell."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 18 hrs ago - 80 recs
"Holding a phone that says "who else was just 'following orders'?" up to a riot cop is hard as hell."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 18 hrs ago - 80 recs
General Discussion
On Dem messaging, Lawrence O'Donnell, and even Heather Cox Richardson and the like...
By OneGrassRoot - 18 hrs ago - 76 recs
On Dem messaging, Lawrence O'Donnell, and even Heather Cox Richardson and the like...
By OneGrassRoot - 18 hrs ago - 76 recs
Latest Breaking News
Prominent Afrikaners refuse to be 'pawns,' and hit back at Trump's claims about South Africa
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 75 recs
Prominent Afrikaners refuse to be 'pawns,' and hit back at Trump's claims about South Africa
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 75 recs
Latest Breaking News
'Difficult to overstate the damage': Judge's striking rebuke of AG Bondi's DOJ instantly shows up in a bar complaint
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 73 recs
'Difficult to overstate the damage': Judge's striking rebuke of AG Bondi's DOJ instantly shows up in a bar complaint
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 73 recs
General Discussion
Rep. Ilhan Omar to Trump: Unlike you, I can read and that's why I know what the constitution says.
By riversedge - 10 hrs ago - 72 recs
Rep. Ilhan Omar to Trump: Unlike you, I can read and that's why I know what the constitution says.
By riversedge - 10 hrs ago - 72 recs
General Discussion
Calvin, I couldn't have said it better myself!
By Tripper11 - 14 hrs ago - 72 recs
Calvin, I couldn't have said it better myself!
By Tripper11 - 14 hrs ago - 72 recs
General Discussion
It's a good day to remember NO Trump has ever served this country
By HAB911 - 18 hrs ago - 69 recs
It's a good day to remember NO Trump has ever served this country
By HAB911 - 18 hrs ago - 69 recs
General Discussion
George Conway: White House officials say the boss is really stupid and you have to watch what you say to him
By highplainsdem - 16 hrs ago - 68 recs
George Conway: White House officials say the boss is really stupid and you have to watch what you say to him
By highplainsdem - 16 hrs ago - 68 recs
Latest Breaking News
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 63 recs
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 63 recs
Latest Breaking News
MAGA ranchers revolt as beef firm demands firing after Trump pledge
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 62 recs
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MAGA ranchers revolt as beef firm demands firing after Trump pledge
By BumRushDaShow - 19 hrs ago - 62 recs
General Discussion
A female Navy officer was about to be given a historic title. Then Hegseth stepped in
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 56 recs
A female Navy officer was about to be given a historic title. Then Hegseth stepped in
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 5 hrs ago - 56 recs
General Discussion
"The Democrats" did not cave. 36 Democrats stood firm and are as pissed as we are.
By Scrivener7 - 15 hrs ago - 55 recs
"The Democrats" did not cave. 36 Democrats stood firm and are as pissed as we are.
By Scrivener7 - 15 hrs ago - 55 recs
General Discussion
Mike Luckovich-What is for Thanksgiving dinner
By LetMyPeopleVote - 10 hrs ago - 54 recs
Mike Luckovich-What is for Thanksgiving dinner
By LetMyPeopleVote - 10 hrs ago - 54 recs
Latest Breaking News
Jimmy Kimmel's Bandleader Cleto Escobedo III Dies at 59: We've Been 'Inseparable Since I Was Nine Years Old'
By ificandream - 7 hrs ago - 53 recs
Jimmy Kimmel's Bandleader Cleto Escobedo III Dies at 59: We've Been 'Inseparable Since I Was Nine Years Old'
By ificandream - 7 hrs ago - 53 recs
The DU Lounge
I want to thank everyone for their post. DU is my family and I love you all. I have to get up early so I am going to
By debm55 - 4 hrs ago - 52 recs
I want to thank everyone for their post. DU is my family and I love you all. I have to get up early so I am going to
By debm55 - 4 hrs ago - 52 recs
General Discussion
Obama STUNS veterans with visit on Honor Flight to DC
By Emile - 8 hrs ago - 52 recs
Obama STUNS veterans with visit on Honor Flight to DC
By Emile - 8 hrs ago - 52 recs
General Discussion
A group is now tracking the government's lawyers
By Takket - 16 hrs ago - 52 recs
A group is now tracking the government's lawyers
By Takket - 16 hrs ago - 52 recs
General Discussion
'Sold POTUS a bill of goods': White House furious with Pulte over 50-year mortgage
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 hrs ago - 47 recs
'Sold POTUS a bill of goods': White House furious with Pulte over 50-year mortgage
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 12 hrs ago - 47 recs
Latest Breaking News
A happy circumstance: Bob Ross paintings sell for more than $600K to help public TV stations
By Omaha Steve - 3 hrs ago - 46 recs
A happy circumstance: Bob Ross paintings sell for more than $600K to help public TV stations
By Omaha Steve - 3 hrs ago - 46 recs
TV Chat
This from Jimmy Kimmel......his band leader has passed away.....they've been friends since Jimmy was nine years
By a kennedy - 6 hrs ago - 45 recs
This from Jimmy Kimmel......his band leader has passed away.....they've been friends since Jimmy was nine years
By a kennedy - 6 hrs ago - 45 recs
Latest Breaking News
Kansas county agrees to pay $3 million over police raid on a small-town newspaper, editor says
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 44 recs
Kansas county agrees to pay $3 million over police raid on a small-town newspaper, editor says
By BumRushDaShow - 10 hrs ago - 44 recs
Latest Breaking News
Donald Trump's childhood NYC home goes on the market - after it was overrun by feral cats
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 42 recs
Donald Trump's childhood NYC home goes on the market - after it was overrun by feral cats
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 42 recs
Latest Breaking News
Republicans Already Backtracking on Their Promise as Mike Johnson Refuses to Guarantee a Vote on Obamacare
By Mysterian - 15 hrs ago - 40 recs
Republicans Already Backtracking on Their Promise as Mike Johnson Refuses to Guarantee a Vote on Obamacare
By Mysterian - 15 hrs ago - 40 recs
National Security & Defense
"Wow, it's like someone remembers how to be President."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - 37 recs
"Wow, it's like someone remembers how to be President."
By mahatmakanejeeves - 13 hrs ago - 37 recs
General Discussion
Listen to Lawrence: '271 Republicans caved to the demands of five Democrats"
By bigtree - 12 hrs ago - 35 recs
Listen to Lawrence: '271 Republicans caved to the demands of five Democrats"
By bigtree - 12 hrs ago - 35 recs
Latest Breaking News
Dad says he and his toddler were pepper sprayed by federal immigration agents
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 35 recs
Dad says he and his toddler were pepper sprayed by federal immigration agents
By BumRushDaShow - 21 hrs ago - 35 recs
Latest Breaking News
'Nightmare is over': Trump pardons Grand Teton trail runner who took a shortcut
By mahatmakanejeeves - 20 hrs ago - 30 recs
'Nightmare is over': Trump pardons Grand Teton trail runner who took a shortcut
By mahatmakanejeeves - 20 hrs ago - 30 recs
Latest Breaking News
Republicans Face Jeffrey Epstein Reckoning as End of Shutdown Looms
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 29 recs
Republicans Face Jeffrey Epstein Reckoning as End of Shutdown Looms
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 29 recs
Latest Breaking News
Utah judge picks plaintiffs' congressional map over one favored by GOP lawmakers
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 27 recs
Utah judge picks plaintiffs' congressional map over one favored by GOP lawmakers
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 27 recs
Latest Breaking News
Justice Department loses thousands of staff as ex-Fox host Pirro's problems mount after sandwich toss setback
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 26 recs
Justice Department loses thousands of staff as ex-Fox host Pirro's problems mount after sandwich toss setback
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 26 recs
Liberal YouTubers
🚨 Newsom BECOMES USA SHADOW PRESIDENT with BIG FOREIGN TRIP - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 26 recs
🚨 Newsom BECOMES USA SHADOW PRESIDENT with BIG FOREIGN TRIP - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 23 hrs ago - 26 recs
General Discussion
Confused Trump, 79, Demands Troop Deployment Over Fictional Shopping Center
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 24 recs
Confused Trump, 79, Demands Troop Deployment Over Fictional Shopping Center
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 24 recs
Latest Breaking News
US ethics officials removed for inquiring into improper access of mortgage files
By erronis - 6 hrs ago - 24 recs
US ethics officials removed for inquiring into improper access of mortgage files
By erronis - 6 hrs ago - 24 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump's diss to France, UK and Russia in his Veterans Day speech: 'We're the one that won the wars'
By riversedge - 10 hrs ago - 23 recs
Trump's diss to France, UK and Russia in his Veterans Day speech: 'We're the one that won the wars'
By riversedge - 10 hrs ago - 23 recs
Latest Breaking News
John F. Kennedy's grandson Jack Schlossberg is running for Congress
By ificandream - 2 hrs ago - 20 recs
John F. Kennedy's grandson Jack Schlossberg is running for Congress
By ificandream - 2 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Thune says they will not extend the ACA subsidies unless tougher abortion
By choie - 2 hrs ago - 20 recs
Thune says they will not extend the ACA subsidies unless tougher abortion
By choie - 2 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
ACA credits people are accusing Chuck Schumer of abandoning would not even exist without his leadership
By bigtree - 8 hrs ago - 20 recs
ACA credits people are accusing Chuck Schumer of abandoning would not even exist without his leadership
By bigtree - 8 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
Obama surprises veterans arriving on Honor Flight to DC
By diehardblue - 10 hrs ago - 20 recs
Obama surprises veterans arriving on Honor Flight to DC
By diehardblue - 10 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
****BREAKING**** Utah judge denies MAGA-passed congressional map
By DemocratSinceBirth - 15 hrs ago - 20 recs
****BREAKING**** Utah judge denies MAGA-passed congressional map
By DemocratSinceBirth - 15 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
Gregory Bovino and Border Patrol agents plan to leave Chicago area, sources say
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 20 recs
Gregory Bovino and Border Patrol agents plan to leave Chicago area, sources say
By BumRushDaShow - 17 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
And, it's Veteran's day, so of course, no mail...maybe tomorrow......
By 634-5789 - 21 hrs ago - 20 recs
And, it's Veteran's day, so of course, no mail...maybe tomorrow......
By 634-5789 - 21 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
House Speaker Johnson to swear in Representative-elect Grijalva on Wednesday
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 19 recs
House Speaker Johnson to swear in Representative-elect Grijalva on Wednesday
By BumRushDaShow - 7 hrs ago - 19 recs
General Discussion
Gov. Pritzker: "Donald Trump...is demented. He really has no idea what he's doing."
By riversedge - 7 hrs ago - 19 recs
Gov. Pritzker: "Donald Trump...is demented. He really has no idea what he's doing."
By riversedge - 7 hrs ago - 19 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Democrats rebel after 8 senators cut a deal to end the shutdown without ACA funds
By Dulcinea - 17 hrs ago - 19 recs
Democrats rebel after 8 senators cut a deal to end the shutdown without ACA funds
By Dulcinea - 17 hrs ago - 19 recs
The DU Lounge
I have very sad news to report. The Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest* is no more.
By niyad - 22 hrs ago - 19 recs
I have very sad news to report. The Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest* is no more.
By niyad - 22 hrs ago - 19 recs
Forum Spotlight: Pennsylvania
PA-01: Bob Harvie (D) to Host Fourth Congressional Campaign Town Hall Event in Doylestown on WednesdayElection shows Democratic label continues to carry weight in county
Democrats in a Central Pa. county had a good year. Does that mean blue wave will ensue in 2026?
Latest Breaking News
UK stops sharing some intel with US over Trump's 'drug boat' strikes in Caribbean: report
2 hrs ago - The Independent
2 hrs ago - The Independent
A happy circumstance: Bob Ross paintings sell for more than $600K to help public TV stations
3 hrs ago - AP
3 hrs ago - AP
Fans first! UFC fighters starting to bail on 'political' White House lineup, push back against 'Hunger Games' tributes f
4 hrs ago - SB Nation
4 hrs ago - SB Nation
US Catholic bishops double down on conservative bent with election of new leader Paul Coakley
5 hrs ago - The Independent
5 hrs ago - The Independent
'Difficult to overstate the damage': Judge's striking rebuke of AG Bondi's DOJ instantly shows up in a bar complaint
5 hrs ago - Law & Crime
5 hrs ago - Law & Crime
CNBC Anchor Confronts Trump Econ Chief Over Inflation 'Increasing for 5 Straight Months'
6 hrs ago - MEDIAite
6 hrs ago - MEDIAite
US ethics officials removed for inquiring into improper access of mortgage files
6 hrs ago - The Guardian
6 hrs ago - The Guardian
SNAP: Trump admin gets longer Supreme Court pause on order it pay full food stamp benefits
7 hrs ago - CNBC
7 hrs ago - CNBC
House Speaker Johnson to swear in Representative-elect Grijalva on Wednesday
7 hrs ago - KVOA-TV Tucson, AZ
7 hrs ago - KVOA-TV Tucson, AZ
Jimmy Kimmel's Bandleader Cleto Escobedo III Dies at 59: We've Been 'Inseparable Since I Was Nine Years Old'
7 hrs ago - Variety
7 hrs ago - Variety
UNICEF says Israel blocking one million syringes needed to vaccinate Gaza children
9 hrs ago - Reuters
9 hrs ago - Reuters
Kansas county agrees to pay $3 million over police raid on a small-town newspaper, editor says
10 hrs ago - AP
10 hrs ago - AP
Trump's diss to France, UK and Russia in his Veterans Day speech: 'We're the one that won the wars'
10 hrs ago - independent.com
10 hrs ago - independent.com
Hakeem Jeffries Accuses the Supreme Court of Corruption in Scathing Attack on Conservative Justices
10 hrs ago - MEDIAite
10 hrs ago - MEDIAite
Donald Trump's childhood NYC home goes on the market - after it was overrun by feral cats
11 hrs ago - The Independent
11 hrs ago - The Independent
Obama surprises dozens of veterans after their plane arrives in Washington for Veterans Day
12 hrs ago - CBS News
12 hrs ago - CBS News
Walgreens cuts paid holidays for hourly workers after Sycamore deal - Bloomberg
12 hrs ago - investing.com
12 hrs ago - investing.com
Sally Kirkland, stage and screen star who earned an Oscar nomination in 'Anna,' dies at age 84
13 hrs ago - AP
13 hrs ago - AP
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break
15 hrs ago - CNN Politics
15 hrs ago - CNN Politics
Republicans Already Backtracking on Their Promise as Mike Johnson Refuses to Guarantee a Vote on Obamacare
15 hrs ago - Daily Boulder
15 hrs ago - Daily Boulder
Gregory Bovino and Border Patrol agents plan to leave Chicago area, sources say
17 hrs ago - CBS News
17 hrs ago - CBS News
Prominent Afrikaners refuse to be 'pawns,' and hit back at Trump's claims about South Africa
17 hrs ago - LAist/NPR
17 hrs ago - LAist/NPR
Utah judge picks plaintiffs' congressional map over one favored by GOP lawmakers
18 hrs ago - KUER Salt Lake City, UT/NPR
18 hrs ago - KUER Salt Lake City, UT/NPR
Justice Department loses thousands of staff as ex-Fox host Pirro's problems mount after sandwich toss setback
18 hrs ago - The Independent
18 hrs ago - The Independent
Prosecutors to immediately provide 'all' Comey grand jury materials for judge's secret review
20 hrs ago - Law & Crime
20 hrs ago - Law & Crime
Yemen's Houthi rebels signal that they've stopped attacks on Israel and Red Sea shipping
20 hrs ago - Associated Press
20 hrs ago - Associated Press
Dad says he and his toddler were pepper sprayed by federal immigration agents
21 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
21 hrs ago - NBC News/AP
Maps show cold temperatures in eastern U.S., early season lake effect snow due to polar vortex
22 hrs ago - cbsnews.com
22 hrs ago - cbsnews.com