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The DU Lounge
Your Sunday LOLcats (dial-up warning) Food Servant Edition
By SalmonChantedEvening - 17 hrs ago - 229 recs
Your Sunday LOLcats (dial-up warning) Food Servant Edition
By SalmonChantedEvening - 17 hrs ago - 229 recs
General Discussion
Supercalifragilisticexpealidocious....love this man
By pbmus - 9 hrs ago - 171 recs
Supercalifragilisticexpealidocious....love this man
By pbmus - 9 hrs ago - 171 recs
General Discussion
FWIW: Threads post from someone who had a diagnosis like Biden's
By spooky3 - 3 hrs ago - 165 recs
FWIW: Threads post from someone who had a diagnosis like Biden's
By spooky3 - 3 hrs ago - 165 recs
General Discussion
Bruce Springsteen Calls Out 'Unfit President' Trump Again, Says Elected Reps 'Utterly Failed to Protect the American
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 140 recs
Bruce Springsteen Calls Out 'Unfit President' Trump Again, Says Elected Reps 'Utterly Failed to Protect the American
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 8 hrs ago - 140 recs
General Discussion
Now that Biden is seriously ill can Tapper STFU?
By macwriter - 5 hrs ago - 122 recs
Now that Biden is seriously ill can Tapper STFU?
By macwriter - 5 hrs ago - 122 recs
General Discussion
Hey, How Come Young Men Are Getting Religion All Of A Sudden? Oh, I Think We Know! -- Wonkette
By erronis - 10 hrs ago - 99 recs
Hey, How Come Young Men Are Getting Religion All Of A Sudden? Oh, I Think We Know! -- Wonkette
By erronis - 10 hrs ago - 99 recs
General Discussion
Snubbed: Pope gives JD Vance just 17 seconds -- but has long meetings with other leaders
By LetMyPeopleVote - 2 hrs ago - 89 recs
Snubbed: Pope gives JD Vance just 17 seconds -- but has long meetings with other leaders
By LetMyPeopleVote - 2 hrs ago - 89 recs
General Discussion
A guy that chickened out of the Vietnam War wants a military parade?
By kentuck - 13 hrs ago - 80 recs
A guy that chickened out of the Vietnam War wants a military parade?
By kentuck - 13 hrs ago - 80 recs
General Discussion
When I see 14 dead in Kentucky. I think 14 people murdered by Elon DOGE cuts.
By Duncanpup - 14 hrs ago - 78 recs
When I see 14 dead in Kentucky. I think 14 people murdered by Elon DOGE cuts.
By Duncanpup - 14 hrs ago - 78 recs
Latest Breaking News
Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive form' of prostate cancer
By NYC Liberal - 6 hrs ago - 77 recs
Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive form' of prostate cancer
By NYC Liberal - 6 hrs ago - 77 recs
General Discussion
Trumpo's statemennt about deadly tornadoes that have killed at least 32
By edhopper - 7 hrs ago - 75 recs
Trumpo's statemennt about deadly tornadoes that have killed at least 32
By edhopper - 7 hrs ago - 75 recs
General Discussion
Joe Biden got flustered recalling his son's death
By bigtree - 23 hrs ago - 75 recs
Joe Biden got flustered recalling his son's death
By bigtree - 23 hrs ago - 75 recs
General Discussion
George Takei: Joe Biden, you're gonna beat this cancer. You're a great man with a strong spirit, and you have a family
By highplainsdem - 5 hrs ago - 72 recs
George Takei: Joe Biden, you're gonna beat this cancer. You're a great man with a strong spirit, and you have a family
By highplainsdem - 5 hrs ago - 72 recs
General Discussion
Appalachian meal. And we ate this growing up canned salmon.
By Duncanpup - 13 hrs ago - 68 recs
Appalachian meal. And we ate this growing up canned salmon.
By Duncanpup - 13 hrs ago - 68 recs
General Discussion
A showdown unleashed by Trump's outrage is coming
By justaprogressive - 12 hrs ago - 60 recs
A showdown unleashed by Trump's outrage is coming
By justaprogressive - 12 hrs ago - 60 recs
General Discussion
Everyone should read this speech given by Democratic FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez
By onenote - 12 hrs ago - 55 recs
Everyone should read this speech given by Democratic FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez
By onenote - 12 hrs ago - 55 recs
General Discussion
The Press: "If we don't let these Repukes come on and spew their propaganda unchallenged..
By edhopper - 10 hrs ago - 54 recs
The Press: "If we don't let these Repukes come on and spew their propaganda unchallenged..
By edhopper - 10 hrs ago - 54 recs
General Discussion
Pam Bondi should lose her law license -- Sabrina Haake
By erronis - 13 hrs ago - 51 recs
Pam Bondi should lose her law license -- Sabrina Haake
By erronis - 13 hrs ago - 51 recs
Latin America
Archaeologists Uncover Hidden Chamber in Mexican Cave, Filled with Rare Artifacts from an Extinct Civilization
By Judi Lynn - 23 hrs ago - 50 recs
Archaeologists Uncover Hidden Chamber in Mexican Cave, Filled with Rare Artifacts from an Extinct Civilization
By Judi Lynn - 23 hrs ago - 50 recs
General Discussion
Not to be denied: there are still some very good reasons to buy American. Take it from one very astute shopper.......
By DFW - 19 hrs ago - 48 recs
Not to be denied: there are still some very good reasons to buy American. Take it from one very astute shopper.......
By DFW - 19 hrs ago - 48 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump Threatens ABC 'SleazeBags' Over Qatari Plane Coverage
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 46 recs
Trump Threatens ABC 'SleazeBags' Over Qatari Plane Coverage
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 46 recs
Foreign Affairs
Last Straw! Russian Jets Chased NATO Navy in the NATO Territory! - RFU News
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago - 43 recs
Last Straw! Russian Jets Chased NATO Navy in the NATO Territory! - RFU News
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago - 43 recs
General Discussion
To EVERYONE who ever shouted "Genocide Joe" or who encouraged their constituents to vote "Uncommitted"...
By Oopsie Daisy - 4 hrs ago - 41 recs
To EVERYONE who ever shouted "Genocide Joe" or who encouraged their constituents to vote "Uncommitted"...
By Oopsie Daisy - 4 hrs ago - 41 recs
Latest Breaking News
Mexican Navy ship crashes into New York City's Brooklyn Bridge
By Polybius - 23 hrs ago - 40 recs
Mexican Navy ship crashes into New York City's Brooklyn Bridge
By Polybius - 23 hrs ago - 40 recs
General Discussion
I love you Joe. May your strength carry you forward.
By Stinky The Clown - 3 hrs ago - 39 recs
I love you Joe. May your strength carry you forward.
By Stinky The Clown - 3 hrs ago - 39 recs
Latest Breaking News
Scott Bessent Compares Trump's Qatari Jet Gift to the Statue of Liberty
By highplainsdem - 10 hrs ago - 39 recs
Scott Bessent Compares Trump's Qatari Jet Gift to the Statue of Liberty
By highplainsdem - 10 hrs ago - 39 recs
General Discussion
Judge rejects 'stand your ground' claim of former fed prosecutor Patrick Scruggs, who stabbed passed out driver
By Demovictory9 - 11 hrs ago - 39 recs
Judge rejects 'stand your ground' claim of former fed prosecutor Patrick Scruggs, who stabbed passed out driver
By Demovictory9 - 11 hrs ago - 39 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump shares ally's plan to 'release terrorists near homes of Supreme Court justices'
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 39 recs
Trump shares ally's plan to 'release terrorists near homes of Supreme Court justices'
By BumRushDaShow - 18 hrs ago - 39 recs
General Discussion
Bondi wants to make sure that Vance (or Don Jr, or Ivanka) can effortlessly contest the 2028 election, if they lose
By Miles Archer - 15 hrs ago - 38 recs
Bondi wants to make sure that Vance (or Don Jr, or Ivanka) can effortlessly contest the 2028 election, if they lose
By Miles Archer - 15 hrs ago - 38 recs
Latest Breaking News
Oklahoma high schools to teach 2020 election conspiracy theories as fact
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 35 recs
Oklahoma high schools to teach 2020 election conspiracy theories as fact
By BumRushDaShow - 16 hrs ago - 35 recs
General Discussion
Indivisible And Partners Announce 'NO KINGS' Nationwide Day of Defiance on Flag Day, During Trump's Birthday Parade
By Amaryllis - 3 hrs ago - 34 recs
Indivisible And Partners Announce 'NO KINGS' Nationwide Day of Defiance on Flag Day, During Trump's Birthday Parade
By Amaryllis - 3 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
If you were wondering if CNN would back off Biden now
By senseandsensibility - 3 hrs ago - 34 recs
If you were wondering if CNN would back off Biden now
By senseandsensibility - 3 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
CNN: Romania's pro-EU candidate beats hard-right rival to win presidential election
By Dennis Donovan - 4 hrs ago - 34 recs
CNN: Romania's pro-EU candidate beats hard-right rival to win presidential election
By Dennis Donovan - 4 hrs ago - 34 recs
General Discussion
From today onward, I'm refraining from sharing Trump's bullshit "flood the zone with performance art" posts.
By Miles Archer - 11 hrs ago - 33 recs
From today onward, I'm refraining from sharing Trump's bullshit "flood the zone with performance art" posts.
By Miles Archer - 11 hrs ago - 33 recs
General Discussion
To all who spoke poorly about Joe Biden over the years.
By usonian - 5 hrs ago - 32 recs
To all who spoke poorly about Joe Biden over the years.
By usonian - 5 hrs ago - 32 recs
Latest Breaking News
Romania's pro-West candidate Nicușor Dan wins presidential election in dramatic comeback
By BeyondGeography - 5 hrs ago - 32 recs
Romania's pro-West candidate Nicușor Dan wins presidential election in dramatic comeback
By BeyondGeography - 5 hrs ago - 32 recs
General Discussion
The President's son, Ladies and Gentlemen
By senseandsensibility - 2 hrs ago - 25 recs
The President's son, Ladies and Gentlemen
By senseandsensibility - 2 hrs ago - 25 recs
General Discussion
What do Bono, Edge, Sean Penn and Ukrainian soldiers have in common?
By DoBW - 5 hrs ago - 25 recs
What do Bono, Edge, Sean Penn and Ukrainian soldiers have in common?
By DoBW - 5 hrs ago - 25 recs
Latest Breaking News
Pharmacists brace for drug shortages and soaring costs
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 25 recs
Pharmacists brace for drug shortages and soaring costs
By BumRushDaShow - 8 hrs ago - 25 recs
Liberal YouTubers
THIS Has MAGA Republicans Very Nervous - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 25 recs
THIS Has MAGA Republicans Very Nervous - Raw News And Politics
By Rhiannon12866 - 15 hrs ago - 25 recs
General Discussion
What the 'White Power' hand sign means in American Sign Language:
By applegrove - 21 hrs ago - 25 recs
What the 'White Power' hand sign means in American Sign Language:
By applegrove - 21 hrs ago - 25 recs
General Discussion
CNN: Biden diagnosed with "especially aggressive form" of prostate cancer
By AverageOldGuy - 6 hrs ago - 23 recs
CNN: Biden diagnosed with "especially aggressive form" of prostate cancer
By AverageOldGuy - 6 hrs ago - 23 recs
Liberal YouTubers
"I Will NOT Yield To Disrespectful Men": AOC Claps Back At Republican Clown
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago - 22 recs
"I Will NOT Yield To Disrespectful Men": AOC Claps Back At Republican Clown
By Rhiannon12866 - 19 hrs ago - 22 recs
Liberal YouTubers
He Didn't Go to Jail -- And That May Have Broken America - Andrew Weissmann - America at a Crossroads
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago - 21 recs
He Didn't Go to Jail -- And That May Have Broken America - Andrew Weissmann - America at a Crossroads
By Rhiannon12866 - 4 hrs ago - 21 recs
General Discussion
Pete Buttigieg: President Biden is a man of deep faith and extraordinary resilience. Chasten and I are keeping him, and
By highplainsdem - 5 hrs ago - 20 recs
Pete Buttigieg: President Biden is a man of deep faith and extraordinary resilience. Chasten and I are keeping him, and
By highplainsdem - 5 hrs ago - 20 recs
Latest Breaking News
Trump orders the government to stop enforcing rules he doesn't like
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 20 recs
Trump orders the government to stop enforcing rules he doesn't like
By BumRushDaShow - 9 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
The Dworkin Report: Your Sunday Edition of Great News That's Terrible For Trump
By Dennis Donovan - 12 hrs ago - 20 recs
The Dworkin Report: Your Sunday Edition of Great News That's Terrible For Trump
By Dennis Donovan - 12 hrs ago - 20 recs
General Discussion
There will be a reckoning as the sleeping giant awakens from this nightmare
By justaprogressive - 12 hrs ago - 20 recs
There will be a reckoning as the sleeping giant awakens from this nightmare
By justaprogressive - 12 hrs ago - 20 recs
Editorials & Other Articles
Jeff Tiedrich - Bruce Springsteen dissed Dear Leader and MAGA crapped ALL their diapers
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago - 18 recs
Jeff Tiedrich - Bruce Springsteen dissed Dear Leader and MAGA crapped ALL their diapers
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 7 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
Art installation on National Mall shares trans voices of hope, defiance
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 18 recs
Art installation on National Mall shares trans voices of hope, defiance
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 18 recs
The DU Lounge
She took home terrified shelter dog. Here's what happened.
By catbyte - 13 hrs ago - 18 recs
She took home terrified shelter dog. Here's what happened.
By catbyte - 13 hrs ago - 18 recs
Latest Breaking News
FDA approves Novavax COVID-19 shot but with unusual restrictions
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 18 recs
FDA approves Novavax COVID-19 shot but with unusual restrictions
By BumRushDaShow - 15 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
Ernest Owns a Tesla -- He Had No Idea That 10-Year-Olds Would Laugh and Humiliate Him Like This
By usonian - 22 hrs ago - 18 recs
Ernest Owns a Tesla -- He Had No Idea That 10-Year-Olds Would Laugh and Humiliate Him Like This
By usonian - 22 hrs ago - 18 recs
General Discussion
Photographer and his wife plant 2 million trees since 2001. See what it looks like today.
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - 17 recs
Photographer and his wife plant 2 million trees since 2001. See what it looks like today.
By applegrove - 1 hr ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
New England AGs to Trump: 'Bring it on'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago - 17 recs
New England AGs to Trump: 'Bring it on'
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago - 17 recs
General Discussion
I am not pleased to see the numerous 'good bye' Joe 'announcements,' here on DU.
By elleng - 3 hrs ago - 17 recs
I am not pleased to see the numerous 'good bye' Joe 'announcements,' here on DU.
By elleng - 3 hrs ago - 17 recs
Forum Spotlight: Liberal YouTubers
"I Think It Is SHAMEFUL That You Won't Even Request To See If This Young Man Is Alive"Let's talk about the US losing another superpower point and Trump.... - Belle of the Ranch
President Biden DIAGNOSED with Prostate Cancer... - Meidas Touch
Latest Breaking News
Cooking the books? Fears Trump could target statisticians if data disappoints
1 hr ago - The Guardian
1 hr ago - The Guardian
'Daily public spanking': Lawyers critical of Trump's handling of top firms fight back
2 hrs ago - Raw Story
2 hrs ago - Raw Story
NJ Transit strike ending: trains on track for Tuesday commute
2 hrs ago - Northjersey.com/Bergen Record
2 hrs ago - Northjersey.com/Bergen Record
Johnson says House GOP 'on track' to pass Trump agenda bill after Friday failure
3 hrs ago - ABC News
3 hrs ago - ABC News
ICE adopts new tactic: Deport before court, removing people facing criminal charges
5 hrs ago - msn/USA Today
5 hrs ago - msn/USA Today
Romania's pro-West candidate Nicușor Dan wins presidential election in dramatic comeback
5 hrs ago - Euronews
5 hrs ago - Euronews
Mike Pence Blasts Trump for Criticizing U.S. Foreign Policy From Saudi Arabia - A 'Disservice' to Veterans
6 hrs ago - MEDIAite
6 hrs ago - MEDIAite
In states, tariffs aren't yet producing the surge of foreign investment Trump is promising
6 hrs ago - Politico
6 hrs ago - Politico
US treasury secretary says Walmart will 'eat some of the tariffs' after Trump demand
8 hrs ago - The Guardian
8 hrs ago - The Guardian
Trump budget would cut ocean data and leave boaters, anglers and forecasters scrambling for info
11 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
11 hrs ago - ABC News/AP
Art installation on National Mall shares trans voices of hope, defiance
12 hrs ago - Spokesman-Review/Washington Post
12 hrs ago - Spokesman-Review/Washington Post
The Group Behind Project 2025 Has a Plan to Crush the Pro-Palestinian Movement
13 hrs ago - New York Times
13 hrs ago - New York Times
Libraries are cutting back on staff and services after Trump's order to dismantle small agency
14 hrs ago - The Independent
14 hrs ago - The Independent
Rubio says U.S. will find out if Russia is "tapping us along" soon amid push for ceasefire in Ukraine
16 hrs ago - CBS News
16 hrs ago - CBS News
Critics question why exhibits at the African American History Museum are rotating out
17 hrs ago - NBC News
17 hrs ago - NBC News
Kentucky NWS forecast office faced federal staffing cuts before deadly tornadoes hit
17 hrs ago - USA Today
17 hrs ago - USA Today
Trump shares ally's plan to 'release terrorists near homes of Supreme Court justices'
18 hrs ago - Raw Story
18 hrs ago - Raw Story
US judges who rule against Trump are being barraged with abuse and threats, experts warn
Yesterday - The Guardian
Yesterday - The Guardian
Walz calls Trump a 'tyrant' who is trampling Americans' rights and violating the rule of law
Yesterday - AP
Yesterday - AP
Social Security officials pull plug on 'ineffective' DOGE program that sparked mass chaos
Yesterday - Raw Story
Yesterday - Raw Story
Fanone Lashes Out At 'Petty Bitch' Trump And GOP Blocking Plaque Honoring Jan. 6 Cops
Yesterday - MEDIAite
Yesterday - MEDIAite
FBI warns public about AI-generated voice messages impersonating US officials
Yesterday - Scripps News
Yesterday - Scripps News
UK, U.S. working to ensure enduring India-Pakistan ceasefire, dialogue, British foreign minister says
Yesterday - CNBC/Reuters
Yesterday - CNBC/Reuters
TN Attorney General co-leads letter opposing amendment that would limit state AI regulation
Yesterday - WKRN-TV Nashville, TN
Yesterday - WKRN-TV Nashville, TN