Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Jon Gives An Inside Look Into The Passing Of The PACT Act - The Problem With Jon Stewart Podcast
Jon is joined by staff writers Kasaun Wilson and Rob Christensen to talk about his fight to get the PACT Act — which gives urgently needed health care to sick veterans -— passed in the Senate this week. He talks about battling the misinformation Republicans were spewing and the behind-the-scenes work it took to make the victory happen. Plus, Kay and Rob on their struggle to behave in the Senate gallery, Jon’s Bernie Sanders impression, and what the Senate has in common with an assisted living facility.
If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Dial 988 or visit 988lifeline.org)