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IMPORTANT: Today's update failed and we have had to restore a backup, but we did not lose data [View all]
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The DU4 beta is now open again, this time for all registered DU members [View all]
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The latest version of Democratic Underground, aka DU4, is now open for early access beta testing! [View all]
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We have made an adjustment to DU's "No bigotry/insensitivity" rule: please read [View all]
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From now until 3/20/2021, you have the option to change your DU username [View all]
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PSA: If you joined DU between 2001 and mid-2003, you now have a proper join date [View all]
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