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Harris to oversee electoral count, restoring norm that Trump shattered
By BumRushDaShow - 2 min ago

Movies
On this day, January 4, 1916, film and television music composer Lionel Newman was born.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 8 min ago

TV Chat
On this day, January 4, 1905, Sterling Holloway was born.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 9 min ago

General Discussion
ACCORDING TO THE COMPILED LIST BELOW, 67.4% OF POLITICIANS ACCUSED OF PEDOPHILIA ARE REPORTED TO BE REPUBLICANS.
By FightFight - 25 replies @ 10 min ago (Milestone)

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If you could be turned into any animal, what animal would you pick. Mine is a dolphin
By debm55 - 75 replies @ 14 min ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
Canadian MP Charlie Angus has a message for - and about -Trump
By highplainsdem - 15 min ago

General Discussion
The 118th Congress closed yesterday. Without hanging the plaque to honor Jan 6 heroes that was required under law...
By Dennis Donovan - 17 min ago

General Discussion
What ever happened to building The Wall?
By edhopper - 19 min ago

General Discussion
President Biden signed the elimination of the WEP bill today at 4:00 Eastern!
By senseandsensibility - 22 min ago

American History
On this day, January 4, 1987, the northbound Amtrak Colonial wrecked in Chase, Maryland.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 23 min ago

General Discussion
Update, my brother in law.
By imanamerican63 - 24 min ago

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Wait for it..
By red dog 1 - 24 min ago

American History
On this day, January 4, 2021, Donald Trump awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Devin Nunes.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 26 min ago

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Baby panda trying to get on a hammock
By red dog 1 - 26 min ago

American History
On this day, January 4, 2007, Nancy Pelosi became the first woman sworn in as speaker of the House.
By mahatmakanejeeves - 30 min ago

General Discussion
Why people vote Republican, UPDATED GRAPHIC
By usonian - 31 min ago

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HAPPY NEW YEAR, MY PEOPLES!!!
By Mr. Scorpio - 36 min ago

Music Appreciation
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
By Mr. Scorpio - 37 min ago

General Discussion
This is the bottom line.
By onecaliberal - 25 replies @ 45 min ago (Milestone)

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Trump Has A Total Meltdown Over Soon Becoming A Convicted Felon
By red dog 1 - 45 min ago

General Discussion
How the Democrats Lost the Working Class (NYT)
By dalton99a - 46 min ago

General Discussion
BBC: Biden plans to send $8bn arms shipment to Israel
By Celerity - 47 min ago

General Discussion
Last night I caught about five minutes of Chris Murphy
By senseandsensibility - 51 min ago

Latest Breaking News
Johnson tells Republicans Trump wants one big policy bill as party charts course on agenda
By LastLiberal in PalmSprings - 51 min ago

General Discussion
Tulsi And Her Guru -- Digby
By erronis - 56 min ago

District of Columbia
DMV folks, as expected we're now under a Winter Storm Warning
By elleng - 57 min ago

General Discussion
Musk: "We're going straight to Mars. The Moon is a distraction."
By speak easy - 50 replies @ 57 min ago (Milestone)

Football
OH NO
By KS Toronado - 58 min ago

General Discussion
Not much has changed since 1948, except, well, for getting far worse.
By NNadir - 1 hr ago

Latest Breaking News
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton, Michael J. Fox, Denzel Washington and more
By riversedge - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
Honduras Threatens to Expel U.S. Military
By applegrove - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
This broke my heart.
By sheshe2 - 1 hr ago

Latest Breaking News
Biden lauds Hillary Clinton, others for 'incredible mark' on America ahead of exit
By BumRushDaShow - 1 hr ago

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President Joe Biden awards Denzel Washington the Presidential Medal of Freedom
By Dennis Donovan - 1 hr ago

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I missed this Bennett toon the first time around -- felt a need to share when I saw it.
By eppur_se_muova - 1 hr ago

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How Misogynistic is this jerk? ...
By aggiesal - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
The real wizard of Oz
By Buddyzbuddy - 1 hr ago

Latest Breaking News
Judge upholds Trump's felony conviction, but does not plan to order jail time
By BumRushDaShow - 50 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)

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This bull in Brazil won't take bullshit. Trained by the guy's wife?
By Baitball Blogger - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
Spurious News: FDA creates definition for "ultra processed" foods
By jmowreader - 1 hr ago

Music Appreciation
Mazzy Star- Into Dust
By demmiblue - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
Flags were at half-staff during Nixon's inauguration on Jan. 20, 1973 due to the death of Harry Truman on Dec. 26, 1972
By Celerity - 25 replies @ 1 hr ago (Milestone)

General Discussion
Watching the Jimmy Carter funeral event at the Carter Center.
By totodeinhere - 1 hr ago

Foreign Affairs
04 Jan: Fastest 1-way trip. Desperate Russian Mad Max attack ends in disaster. - Reporting from Ukraine
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago

Humor
I read this woman murdered her husband by beating him with his guitar collection.
By Duncanpup - 1 hr ago

Liberal YouTubers
Let's talk about Thune's opening day and what it means for the Senate under Trump... - Belle of the Ranch
By TexasTowelie - 1 hr ago

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LIVE 4PM ET: Funeral Service for Jimmy Carter at Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta
By Donkees - 1 hr ago

General Discussion
Where we are.
By kairos12 - 2 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Happy New Year?? Christopher Titus Armageddon Update
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago

Cooking & Baking
What's for Dinner, Sat., Jan. 4, 2025
By NJCher - 2 hrs ago

Environment & Energy
China's largest offshore solar-hydrogen farm starts operation
By Caribbeans - 2 hrs ago

General Discussion
In a roid fueled rage Marjorie Taylor Greene snatched Trump's Social Security pledge and threw it on the floor
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago

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Dog Sets A Trap For The Cat - Cat Gets Revenge
By DinahMoeHum - 2 hrs ago

General Discussion
Trump is nothing more than an echo of the past. Time to focus on the future.
By Yavin4 - 2 hrs ago

General Discussion
Seen on Facebook
By surfered - 2 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Moving the goal posts in real time.
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago

Music Appreciation
Down By The River - Neil Young 🍁
By appalachiablue - 2 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Trump Has Reeled in More Than $200 Million Since Election Day
By BumRushDaShow - 2 hrs ago

General Discussion
We Literally Just Want Health Care (meme image)
By Pluvious - 2 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Expert Explains One Obvious Reason Why Elon's DOGE Effort Is Such a Scam
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
EPA determines formaldehyde poses an 'unreasonable risk' to humans and must be regulated
By BumRushDaShow - 25 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)

Liberal YouTubers
Anthony Scaramucci: "He Lost His Dad's Money. People Like to Believe The Lies."
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago

Jewish Group
Agnes Keleti, Holocaust survivor who won 10 Olympic gymnastics medals, dies at 103
By Behind the Aegis - 2 hrs ago

General Discussion
Amazon's Latest Seller Squeeze
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago

General Discussion
Looming Isis threat? Per MSNBC topic of discussion.
By Buddyzbuddy - 2 hrs ago

Editorials & Other Articles
Trump Will Always Be A Convicted Felon, Who Should've Been Disqualified From Running
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago

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Now That Looks Fun!
By ._. - 2 hrs ago

General Discussion
I didn't vote for Jimmy Carter in 1976.
By milestogo - 50 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)

Jewish Group
U.S. military vet with 'deep-seated animus against Jews' tried to join Hezbollah, feds charge
By Behind the Aegis - 2 hrs ago

Liberal YouTubers
Coffee With Texas Paul! Capitalism Or Class Warfare?! You Decide!
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago

Latest Breaking News
Pope Francis says bullying at school prepares students for war, not peace
By Omaha Steve - 2 hrs ago

General Discussion
Tesla Is Cooked........................ Unless Donald Trump gives the company lots of government subsidies, that is.
By Celerity - 2 hrs ago

DU Community Help
Is there a way to download a copy of all of one's posts on DU?
By snot - 2 hrs ago

Jewish Group
Nazi Ties to Credit Suisse Ran Deeper Than Was Known, Hidden Files Reveal
By Behind the Aegis - 2 hrs ago

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What is your go to group or solo artist to listen to music? Mine is Neil Young.
By debm55 - 125 replies @ 2 hrs ago (Milestone)

Washington
Sound Transit repairs will affect Link service for two months
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago

General Discussion
Cartoons 1/4/2024
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 2 hrs ago

General Discussion
2025: Boycott and pledge to only buy necessities
By Mr.Bee - 2 hrs ago

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Ask President Carter - SNL
By Uncle Joe - 2 hrs ago

Forum Spotlight: Science

From Cosmic Collision to Fertile Fields: Finland's Hidden Hexagonal Wonder
By erronis

so, in my quest to remain sane(ish), i'm limiting my news intake. been filling the void w a lot of ngt.
By mopinko

Quadrantid meteor shower: How to watch the first 'shooting stars' of 2025 rain over Earth tonight
By Judi Lynn

Latest Breaking News

Harris to oversee electoral count, restoring norm that Trump shattered
2 min ago - Washington Post

Johnson tells Republicans Trump wants one big policy bill as party charts course on agenda
51 min ago - CNN

Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton, Michael J. Fox, Denzel Washington and more
1 hr ago - CBS news

Biden lauds Hillary Clinton, others for 'incredible mark' on America ahead of exit
1 hr ago - The Hill

Trump Has Reeled in More Than $200 Million Since Election Day
2 hrs ago - New York Times

Pope Francis says bullying at school prepares students for war, not peace
2 hrs ago - AP

New Orleans attacker had a transmitter to set off explosive devices, F.B.I. says
3 hrs ago - NBC News

Hamas releases video showing sign of life from hostage Liri Albag
3 hrs ago - ynet

Mexico opens possibility of receiving non-Mexican deportees from Trump
4 hrs ago - Associated Press

Some USPS workers stealing mail: Inspector General report
5 hrs ago - The Hill

Jimmy Carter's 6-day funeral begins with a motorcade through south Georgia
6 hrs ago - AP

Israel considering limiting humanitarian aid to Gaza after Trump's inauguration
7 hrs ago - CNN World

Flags in New York's Nassau County not lowered to half-staff following Jimmy Carter's death
8 hrs ago - CBS News

New LA district attorney meets with Menendez brothers' family as he continues to review the case
8 hrs ago - AP

WAKE UP! Read the Trump Hotel Bomber's Chilling Messages Calling on Militias to Purge D.C. of Democrats
8 hrs ago - MEDIAite

Giuliani claims his emails are 'not communications' but 'more like documents' during hearing
9 hrs ago - Law & Crime

Biden administration grants California last-minute pollution waivers
9 hrs ago - Politico

US Chamber, oil industry sue Vermont over law requiring companies to pay for climate change damage
10 hrs ago - AP

Nancy Mace's Bathroom Ban Excluded from House Rules Package
11 hrs ago - Huff Post

Scoop: Biden notifies Congress of $8 billion arms sale to Israel
11 hrs ago - Axios

Biden to award Presidential Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton, George Soros, 17 others
12 hrs ago - USA Today

Homeland Security agents charged after allegedly selling drugs confiscated as evidence
12 hrs ago - The Independent

'Do something!' Rep. Stacey Plaskett furious as she's told she can't vote for speaker
13 hrs ago - Raw Story

EPA determines formaldehyde poses an 'unreasonable risk' to humans and must be regulated
13 hrs ago - The Hill

Giuliani calls Georgia 2020 election workers' questions 'abusive' in contempt hearing
14 hrs ago - Reuters

Jimmy Carter's funeral attractive target 'for violent extremists to attack': Security assessment
14 hrs ago - ABC News

Middle East latest: Germany and France seek a 'new beginning' with Syria
18 hrs ago - AP

Tesla Cybertruck driver struggled with mental health, investigators say
19 hrs ago - Washington Post

Israeli strikes kill at least 42 in Gaza as ceasefire talks set to resume in Qatar
19 hrs ago - AP

Menendez lawyers ask judge for leniency in corruption case
21 hrs ago - Roll Call

Tesla Workers Say Musk Used H1B Visas To Replace Americans He Laid Off
22 hrs ago - nationalmemo

FBI concerned about copycat potential after deadly New Orleans attack
22 hrs ago - The Guardian

Supporters of South Korea's Yoon adopt 'Stop the Steal', hope Trump will help
23 hrs ago - Reuters

Bomb-making materials found at Texas home of New Orleans attacker, officials say
Yesterday - CBS News

Apple CEO Tim Cook donates $1M to Trump's inauguration fund
Yesterday - 9 to 5 Mac

Judge upholds Trump's felony conviction, but does not plan to order jail time
Yesterday - Washington Post

'The Find Out Phase': Jasmine Crockett Taunts GOP 'Clown Show' Amid Speaker Drama
Yesterday - Huff Post

New Orleans City Council starts investigation of city's security before Bourbon Street attack
Yesterday - Times-Picayune

Republican Mike Johnson elected House speaker after dramatic vote reversals
Yesterday - CNBC

New Majority Leader Thune kicks off Senate session with pledge to preserve filibuster
Yesterday - Associated Press

Greenland's leader steps up push for independence from Denmark
Yesterday - Reuters

Mike Johnson Scrapes Speakership Win After Republicans Change Votes
Yesterday - Rolling Stone

Newsom aims to limit unhealthy food in California, getting ahead of Trump administration and RFK Jr.
Yesterday - LA Times

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry faces backlash for restaurant photo after deadly terror attack
Yesterday - USA Today

A double dose of nasty winter is about to smack much of the US with snow, ice and biting cold
Yesterday - AP

US calls last meeting of Ukraine allies before Trump's return
Yesterday - Politico (EU)

November jobless rates up over the year in 308 of 389 metro areas; payroll jobs up in 32
Yesterday - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Biden to visit New Orleans Monday, in wake of Bourbon Street attack
Yesterday - CBS News

JetBlue fined $2 million for 'unrealistic scheduling' and chronic delays
Yesterday - CNN Business

Biden administration adds exemptions into new climate rules for hydrogen energy
Yesterday - The Hill

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