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Adalah — A Just Middle East
Adalah ("justice" in Arabic) is a diary series about the Middle East, with special (but not exclusive) emphasis on the conflict in Palestine-Israel. The authors of this series believe in the right of self-determination for all the people of the Middle East and that a just resolution respecting the rights and dignity of both Palestinians and Israelis is the only viable option for peace.
2024-05-01 19:01:02
An Ear for Music
A group to share and explore many different genres of music: folk, classical, pop, country, oldies, world. Sometimes the selections focus on a political subject - as music often does. Mostly it's just showcasing good music of all sorts.
 2025-11-29 11:25:26
Anonymous Dkos
A place to discuss all things Anonymous. We are Anonymous. We are legion. We do not forgive. We do not forget. Expect us. We are You. USEFUL LINKS ** http://anonymissexpress.tumblr.com/ ** https://twitter.com/AnonIRC/following ** http://magazine.thehackernews.com/index.html ** https://www.cyberguerrilla.org/blog/ ** https://twitter.com/AnonOpsLegion ** http://paper.li/AnonOpsLegion/1338648260 ** ** https://twitter.com/Doemela ** https://twitter.com/OpPinkPower ** https://twitter.com/AnonOfSwede...
 2025-05-08 20:40:36
Anything But Oil
Solar, wind, geothermal, waves, fuel cells, solar collectors, fusion / fission, radiant heat, hybrid technology, Alternative energy in all its myriad forms. Anything but oil. Unsustainable hydrocarbons as an energy source is so 19th century.
2011-02-28 01:24:42
Backyard Science
Phenology is a science that anyone can practice without a lab coat, microscope, or PhD. It's the study of seasonal events such as first flowers, appearance of certain butterflies, etc. People have tracked these dates for decades -- even centuries -- and now there's a place on DK to record your own observations. A casual spot to tell what you're seeing in the park down the road or in your own back yard.
 2025-11-29 15:00:06
Birds and Birdwatching
Birdwatchers, birders, and anyone else who just wants to learn. If you're interested in reading and commenting in posts from this, please just click on the "follow" link. We'll only be inviting people to "join" the group if they post diaries related to birds.
2025-11-23 14:17:24
CareGiving Kos
For those who are now (or have been) in the role of being a care-giver for a loved one. Intended to be a support group and information resource for all care-providers and the many challenges they face.
2023-01-01 11:58:09
Christie Watch
 2019-03-04 02:52:42
Climate Hawks
Climate matters. We vote.
2025-11-28 19:18:46
Daily Kos Photo Cooperative
The Daily Kos Photo Cooperative is an administratively initiated and facilitated archive where Kossacks can upload photos of interest and value at Daily Kos and other progressive blog sites. This group posts news and updates about the archive. Contact us at dkphotocoop at gmail dot com.
2012-04-05 17:59:12
darkmatter
 2016-02-23 15:10:48
DeepKos
An RRT of skilled social media networkers, investigators/researchers, photographers, reporters/writers, and subject matter experts collaborating to design best practices and to share findings, team members and research with liveblogs on developing major news stories. This series is NOT designed to serve as a LiveBlog in itself but rather aims to have an expert rapid response team at the ready to provide assistance at request. Please read the introductory diary for more detailed information on D...
 2014-10-19 16:28:45
DFH Local No 420
If you know what DFH stands for, this is likely the place for you. Post your ultra-liberal rant! Post your stoned insights, your demands for single-payer and government regulation and doing what's right for the people even if it's not good for the corporation's bottom line! This is your place! Peace, love soul, and party on!
2015-09-27 13:45:26
Dialog Workshop
A place to practice collaborative conversations. Also an intermittent series. This is only temporary. Unless it works.
2011-03-30 21:10:09
Discussing Race At Daily Kos
I am creating this group for civil, non name calling discussion of race issues at daily kos. I will moderate the group and will insist on the following of these ground rules. It is my hope that the boycott called last weekend will end and that the kossacks who made the decision to boycott will return. I'd like to discuss the issues raised by the boycott in a civil space. If you are interested, please join the group.
2013-11-29 17:25:32
DK Grants
This group is to organize and promote grants within the Kos community.
2015-03-02 14:40:13
DK GreenRoots
DK GR is a forum for advocacy, education and discussion of all environmental issues, including climate change, eco justice and environmental racism, conservation of natural resources and wildlife, energy, environmental degradation, human health, pollution, water resources, resource depletion and biodiversity.
2025-11-29 05:31:34
DKOMA
Music and Arts forum and archive at Daily Kos. Arts are essential and evolutionary.
2025-11-29 17:45:02
DKos Cannabis Law and Drug War Reform
We wnt to fix laws, not break them Diaries, essays, news, views, action items, and serious discourse related to the reform of America's laws prohibiting the possession of the cannabis plant, with a side order of general drug policy wonkery. Cannabis reform is on the march, it is inevitable and it should be an accomplishment of the Democratic Party.
2024-08-17 17:52:01
Dream Menders
We are Bay Area residents concerned about the fading away of the American Dream. Inspired by Van Jones' "Rebuild the Dream" campaign, we organize to bring people together to work toward getting our economy back on track and restore the American Dream. We are not affiliated with a political party, candidate, or association, but we collaborate with other organizations both locally and nationally to advance the American Dream movement. Visit us at: Dream Mend...
 2021-09-24 14:31:50
Earthship Koch
a weekly synopsis of news related to the Koch Bros. funding of extreme right wing s and climate denial movement. Fridays
2017-06-27 00:09:38
EcoJustice
The EcoJustice series discusses environmental justice: the disproportionate impacts on human health and all living things as a result of climate change, extreme weather, and pollution. A key focus of our writing is the environmental impacts on minority communities in countries around the world. A key tenet of Environmental Justice is that all living things have a right to clean, healthy and sustainable communities. Today, the concept of Environmental Justice extends to include such related issu...
 2025-11-28 19:36:03
Eyes on Egypt and the Region
This group tracks the pro-democracy movements in North Africa and the Middle East.
2023-04-09 22:05:59
Foreign Relations
 2016-11-21 15:01:39
Good News
We aggregate good news in stories to build morale and to encourage more visibility for it. We focus on news (public events and information), not personal stories. We support the Good News Roundup which is posted by our team of authors 7 days a week at 7 a.m. ET.
2025-11-29 12:02:34
Group W: Resisting War
We are the Anti-War Left. We're sittin' here on the Group W bench, talking peace, peace-mongering and anti-imperialism with a side order of civil rights, and playin' with our tags: peace, peacemaking, nonviolence, pacifism, pacifist, war, antiwar, anti-militarism, resistance, conscientious objection, refuseniks, imperialism, anti-imperialism.
2025-04-05 03:51:06
Headwaters
Not everything I'd like to republish falls neatly into a topic-oriented group. This group is not created to organize a gathering place or promote any particular topic or point of view. It's for general-purpose republishing of miscellaneous informative & entertaining & inspiring content. Feeding streams.
2016-04-19 02:55:39
In Communion
A group for Anglican/Episcopalian Kogs and all interested to discuss developments in the worldwide Anglican Communion, the Episcopal Church in the United States, the Church of England and the Anglican Church of Canada. In particular, discussions will often address issues related to social justice, church polity, and how a high anthropology emphasizing community can translate into secular politics. Open to all, regardless of religious affiliation.
2023-08-04 17:58:48
InfoWar
Infowar -or- Infowarfare is the practice of information technology as warfare on a local or global basis. Sometimes this tactic is refered to as Cyberwarfare. This group addresses infowarfare, communications work-arounds during governmental Internet, media, or telecommunications black-outs, Internet and satellite jamming, drone technology, disaster planning technology, and other technological and ethical infowar tactics, etc. (specifically as they impact global politics and organizing.)
2011-08-12 15:39:32
Investigative Journalism
This group is for those who are engaging in the process of personal research with the goal of producing a published report. Most meaningful investigative reports challenge existing powerful interests, with resultant pushback, so they are usually backed by a major publication. This will be a group for sharing, criticism, support and then ultimate publication. A second goal of this group is to highlight efforts of those in the mainstream media who are making this effort and not gaining the public...
 2012-02-14 15:27:17
Invisible People
A series about the invisibility of People of Color, women, LGBTQI, homeless, immigrants, farm workers, the working middle class/underclass, religious/spiritual minority groups, people with disabilities, etc. and the tools used to keep us invisible. Understanding and fighting against invisibility in all contexts can help build a stronger, larger coalition.
 2025-11-29 05:36:40
Iran Watch
A group that follows current developments and history in Iran. This includes but is not limited to the following: US-Iran non-relations, Iran's general standing in Middle East geopolitics, domestic political developments...
2011-03-08 18:29:44
Japan Nuclear Incident Liveblogs
Ongoing coverage of the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster - From Day one onward.. Analysis, Translation, Expert Sources. 24x7 ongoing coverage.
2018-12-06 21:02:54
Keynesian Kossacks
Robert Reich, Paul Krugman, Joseph Stiglitz and many other economists tell us we are in a crisis on inadequate demand, and need a large focus jobs, and economic stimulus focused on rebuilding our nation's infrastructure, key industries, and acclerating our conversion to sustainable clean energies, that will reduce of CO2 emissions, and oil imports. Government needs to lead the way, as well as provide regulation for the common good. Keynesian Kossacks believe some aspects of our common good are ...
 2024-10-04 11:01:07
Kosowatt
Dedicated to accelerating the transitions to clean renewable and sustainable energy generation, and conservation. Encouraging and publishing solar, wind, geothermal, tidal, energy, as well as conservation, and technologically based efficiency improvement. And, supporting the efforts of the MIT CoLab project
2025-11-29 05:31:53
LatinoKos
LatinoKos is a community for the discussion of Latino politics, history, and cultures here in the US, in Latin America and the Caribbean. There is no "singular" Latino/a community in the US. Latinos/Hispanics who are the nation's largest minority group, will according to census projections make up 29% of the U.S. population in 2050. As Democrats we need to focus more attention on these communities and the issues that affect them.
 2025-11-29 14:17:33
Living Simply
A group to explore and share sustainable, simple living ideas among fellow progressives. For the urban, rural, or wannabe homesteader, this is a place to share information to simplify everyday life. Sustainable skills such as gardening, food production and storage, do-it-yourself projects for the home or farm, and backyard chickens and other livestock, as well as eco-conscious philosophies such as cooperative living, eco-cities, the Slow Food movement, and being a mindful consumer are but a few...
 2011-09-17 16:02:34
Media Watch
At Media Watch we will discuss, disparage, praise, expose, and analyze every facet of the media. From Fox News to the Barstow Bulletin. From anchors and authors to executives, consultants, and even politicians and others who seek to exploit media. From independent journalists to street artists and more. All of this will be aimed at providing information, producing reform, and promoting accountability. The corporate-dominated press is not going to willingly reshape itself into a responsible, eff...
 2025-11-29 21:32:04
MeteorB Personal Blog
Random Thoughts and Links
2011-06-18 18:47:03
Mexican Kossacks
For Kossacks who live in Mexico, or have an interest in what goes on there.
2018-06-17 17:22:32
Mississippi River Flood of 2011 Liveblog
A Community Report of the Extreme Mississippi River Floods of 2011
2011-05-04 12:59:27
Moose On The Loose
Moose On The Loose is a Group formed to share both diaries and recommendations by Moose and Friends of the Moose. A place to display and share diaries on dKos. Sort of like Mom's refrigerator for Moose and Friends. The views presented will be as varied as the members of the group and no single view should be attributed to the group as a whole.
2025-08-08 13:40:01
Native American Netroots
A forum for the discussion of political, social and economic issues affecting the indigenous peoples of the United States, including their lack of political representation, economic deprivation, health care issues, and the on-going struggle for preservation of identity and cultural history
2025-12-02 20:05:32
Netroots Radio
Kos Community Talk Radio. Of, By and For the Progressive Wing of the Blogosphere.
2020-07-27 03:47:53
Nuclear Free DK
Nuclear Free DK is a group dedicated to promoting activism, education, conversation, and information about the world's reliance on nuclear power. ~Remember, if you're a group member, to also click the "follow" heart or else you may not have Nuclear Free DK diaries (including your own) show up in your stream.
2023-07-08 22:56:54
Park Avenue
From Acadia to Haleakala, from Gates of the Arctic to the Everglades and everything in between, the National Parks are America's greatest treasures. This is a group for discussion of news, politics, general commentary, science, photography, travel planning and more related to the National Parks, state parks and other major parks in the United States.
2015-08-11 15:55:14
Personal Storytellers
Personal Storytellers is a group dedicated to learning more about fellow kossacks via the art of sharing personal stories. Every life is an adventure, and through sharing those adventures I hope to bring kossacks closer together.
2016-07-10 02:21:09
Practical Survivalism and Sustainable Living
Practical Survival and Sustainable Living is a group devoted to discussing the skills and strategies one would need to survive a variety of emergency scenarios, from short-term to long-term situations in both urban and rural settings. Pull up a chair, and share your knowledge, skills, and ideas!
2022-05-31 01:08:50
Progressive Country
A group of rural progressives examining the issues from a rural perspective.
2011-07-26 04:12:59
Seed Sharers
This is a group for gardeners, farmers, and anyone else who wants to offer, trade, gift, give, or ask for plant seeds. We can also talk about our work with plants here. It will be okay to go off topic.
2014-09-30 15:46:15
Shutterbugs
Shutterbugs is a venue for photographers to push beyond existing formats in search of new ways to diary creative imagery. Readers are encouraged to contribute their own images in comments.
 2025-11-29 21:08:25
Spiritual Organization of Unapologetic Liberals at Daily Kos
This is a group for liberals and progressives of faith--no matter how defined. Members of all faiths (including "none of the above") are welcome to participate.
2025-11-12 17:25:21
Street Prophets
Street Prophets is the forum that mobilizes progressive people of faith to name, discuss and take action on critical political and religious issues. So come on in and make yourself at home. We believe that most, if not all topics touching on faith and politics are appropriate on Street Prophets. While this forum represents people of widely differing (and often directly conflicting) theologies, our goal here is to focus on forwarding the progressive political discussion that our shared values mak...
 2025-12-20 21:06:12
Surviving Alzheimers
My beloved grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in 2003. This group is an attempt to live with and understand this horrible disease and perhaps help others out there doing the same.
2012-01-12 18:50:28
Systems Thinking
The application of systems thinking to the problems of our day: political, social, scientific.
2024-08-22 03:29:15
Team DFH
This group is for the DFH in all of us. It will be dedicated to the spread of peace and love, and of being the change we seek.
2025-11-29 19:35:39
The Democratic Wing of the Democratic Party
This group is for those who are proudly from the Democratic Wing of the Democratic Party, and are interested in fighting against Third Wayism, the enroachment of neoliberalism in our policies, and the rightward bent of our Democratic Party. We stand up for Main Street, and not Wall Street. We believe that progressive policies work, and they should be HEARD loud and clear in Washington, D.C. Please join our group if you want to help fight against the rightward bent of our party, and advance our ...
 2025-09-18 16:31:01
The Grieving Room
The Grieving Room is a Monday evening series for those who are experiencing grief or loss. And diaries of those going through the loss of a person or pet, whether recent or long ago. Or yet to happen. And those that come to console because they too have gone through the fire. A safe space.
2025-10-27 02:31:43
The Medium and the Message
A place to discuss and/or illustrate: Aesthetics and related photo essays Photography - The medium Photography techniques including post processing Graphics techniques Image Production Techniques Visual Language Visual Propaganda, past, present and future. The use of Symbolism The use of Subversion De-constructing advertising and related topics. Contributions can be political, consumerist, aesthetic, technical, speculative, serious and not so serious or any combination thereof.
2014-01-13 20:15:35
The Royal Manticoran Rangers
A group dedicated to the prevention of stagnancy of the recommended list thru a strategic increase in promotions to diaries that otherwise may have fallen short of the rec list and or the Rescue Rangers reach. Group members will create and share their own list of diaries they have recommended, and build consensus towards promoting quality diaries in the community environment. This group is in a pilot project stage. The Royal Manticoran Rangers, we help the poor and the helpless and dont ask for...
 2015-05-31 15:52:18
The Yes We Can Pragmatists
Yes we can was a slogan used during Senator Obama's 2008 Presidential campaign that inspired and continue to inspire many Americans from all walks of life. It amplifies hope and pragmatism. The "Yes We Can" Pragmatists group is open to those who wish to participate, contribute and learn about President Obama's agenda, his policy position on the issues, the challenges the Administration faces and its strategy in trying to get things done while highlighting many of the Administration's accomplish...
 2016-08-20 17:12:16
Top Comments
The Top Comments diary series was begun on June 14, 2006. It published daily until January 2021 and now runs at 7pm Pacific time as often as we can make possible, generally Monday thru Friday. We aim to publish pointers to the best comments from the previous 24 hours, and also note which comments receive the most recs from users in that period. Please send your pointers to our "TopComments" gmail address (no space) or our internal dkosmail before 9:30pm eastern time daily.
 2025-11-30 03:00:07
Trolls
Troll diaries are great fun and do a great service to our community. The best should be preserved and the latest promoted for the greater lolz, TROLL HUNTERS WANTED: please message for membership.
2022-01-16 15:50:20
White Privilege Working Group
A group for anti-racist activists interested in discussing and producing learning materials about white privilege.
 2025-11-29 14:17:43
Youth Kos 2.0
Youth Kos 2.0 is the hub of the young progressive voice on Daily Kos. The progressive movement will not meet its goals if we do not provide a platform for the next generation of progressive thinkers and leaders to offer their thoughts to the national conversation.
2025-11-25 22:29:30
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