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Signs of end times? Local council to phase out apostrophe use on street signs.
By sl8 - 16 hrs ago - 9 replies
Signs of end times? Local council to phase out apostrophe use on street signs.
By sl8 - 16 hrs ago - 9 replies
General Discussion
My maga son didn't tell me about The Great Southern Border Crisis today
By RainCaster - 2 hrs ago - 8 replies
My maga son didn't tell me about The Great Southern Border Crisis today
By RainCaster - 2 hrs ago - 8 replies
Cable News Clips
'America is forewarned': Raskin sounds alarm about Trump's 'authoritarian program' - Inside w/Jen Psaki - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 8 replies
'America is forewarned': Raskin sounds alarm about Trump's 'authoritarian program' - Inside w/Jen Psaki - MSNBC
By Rhiannon12866 - 2 hrs ago - 8 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Trump ally issues dangerous threat on air, rocks 2024 election - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago - 8 replies
Trump ally issues dangerous threat on air, rocks 2024 election - Brian Tyler Cohen
By TexasTowelie - 3 hrs ago - 8 replies
Latest Breaking News
Actor Bernard Hill, of 'Titanic' and 'Lord of the Rings,' has died at 79
By Omaha Steve - 5 hrs ago - 8 replies
Actor Bernard Hill, of 'Titanic' and 'Lord of the Rings,' has died at 79
By Omaha Steve - 5 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
AP: Hamas says latest cease-fire talks have ended. Israel vows military operation in 'very near future'
By Celerity - 6 hrs ago - 8 replies
AP: Hamas says latest cease-fire talks have ended. Israel vows military operation in 'very near future'
By Celerity - 6 hrs ago - 8 replies
Cable News Clips
Sen. Scott refuses to say he will accept 2024 election results, says Trump will win - NBC News
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago - 8 replies
Sen. Scott refuses to say he will accept 2024 election results, says Trump will win - NBC News
By TexasTowelie - 7 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
Trump Calls Biden Administration the 'Gestapo'
By applegrove - 8 hrs ago - 8 replies
Trump Calls Biden Administration the 'Gestapo'
By applegrove - 8 hrs ago - 8 replies
Georgia
Doing my voter research this morning & learned that I am now in the 13th US Congressional District!! I was in the 7th!
By RamblingRose - 12 hrs ago - 8 replies
Doing my voter research this morning & learned that I am now in the 13th US Congressional District!! I was in the 7th!
By RamblingRose - 12 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
Chief Counsel at R.N.C. Pushed Out After Two Months on the Job (NYT)
By dalton99a - 14 hrs ago - 8 replies
Chief Counsel at R.N.C. Pushed Out After Two Months on the Job (NYT)
By dalton99a - 14 hrs ago - 8 replies
Latest Breaking News
University of Mississippi opens student conduct probe after confrontation between Black student and counterprotesters
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 8 replies
University of Mississippi opens student conduct probe after confrontation between Black student and counterprotesters
By BumRushDaShow - 14 hrs ago - 8 replies
General Discussion
Let's look at some American Presidents and what we have endured
By Pototan - 21 hrs ago - 8 replies
Let's look at some American Presidents and what we have endured
By Pototan - 21 hrs ago - 8 replies
Latest Breaking News
Top RNC lawyer resigns after rift grows with Trump
By swag - 22 hrs ago - 8 replies
Top RNC lawyer resigns after rift grows with Trump
By swag - 22 hrs ago - 8 replies
Latest Breaking News
Hamas attacks Israel-Gaza border crossing as cease-fire talks appear to fizzle
By lapucelle - 4 hrs ago - 7 replies
Hamas attacks Israel-Gaza border crossing as cease-fire talks appear to fizzle
By lapucelle - 4 hrs ago - 7 replies
Latest Breaking News
Sierra Nevada Records Snowiest Day of the Season From Brief but Potent California Storm
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 7 replies
Sierra Nevada Records Snowiest Day of the Season From Brief but Potent California Storm
By BumRushDaShow - 5 hrs ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
BAD FAITH: Christian Nationalism's Unholy War on Democracy FULL DOCUMENTARY MOVIE 2024
By Goonch - 6 hrs ago - 7 replies
BAD FAITH: Christian Nationalism's Unholy War on Democracy FULL DOCUMENTARY MOVIE 2024
By Goonch - 6 hrs ago - 7 replies
Skepticism, Science & Pseudoscience
Woman who claims to "see the future" flips out, resulting in 3 deaths.
By Archae - 7 hrs ago - 7 replies
Woman who claims to "see the future" flips out, resulting in 3 deaths.
By Archae - 7 hrs ago - 7 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
A largely white Louisiana enclave gets the go-ahead to secede and form its own city
By Eugene - 9 hrs ago - 7 replies
A largely white Louisiana enclave gets the go-ahead to secede and form its own city
By Eugene - 9 hrs ago - 7 replies
The DU Lounge
Damn I'm clueless! My daughter had to explain to me what "Hentai" is. I thought it was just a form of
By Floyd R. Turbo - 11 hrs ago - 7 replies
Damn I'm clueless! My daughter had to explain to me what "Hentai" is. I thought it was just a form of
By Floyd R. Turbo - 11 hrs ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
U.S. put a hold on an ammunition shipment to Israel
By Donkees - 11 hrs ago - 7 replies
U.S. put a hold on an ammunition shipment to Israel
By Donkees - 11 hrs ago - 7 replies
DU Community Help
Could we restore the "posts" list to a member profile?
By TygrBright - 13 hrs ago - 7 replies
Could we restore the "posts" list to a member profile?
By TygrBright - 13 hrs ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
Dick Rutan, co-pilot of historic round-the-world flight, dies at 85
By Eugene - 16 hrs ago - 7 replies
Dick Rutan, co-pilot of historic round-the-world flight, dies at 85
By Eugene - 16 hrs ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
How do you find out when and where you can expose a congressional candidate
By Maraya1969 - 21 hrs ago - 7 replies
How do you find out when and where you can expose a congressional candidate
By Maraya1969 - 21 hrs ago - 7 replies
General Discussion
That is rich coming from the Russian dictatorship, Zelenskyy on Russia's wanted list
By tornado34jh - 23 hrs ago - 7 replies
That is rich coming from the Russian dictatorship, Zelenskyy on Russia's wanted list
By tornado34jh - 23 hrs ago - 7 replies
Latest Breaking News
Son of prominent conservative among first to invade Senate floor on Jan. 6 deserves 12 years, feds say
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 6 replies
Son of prominent conservative among first to invade Senate floor on Jan. 6 deserves 12 years, feds say
By BumRushDaShow - 3 hrs ago - 6 replies
General Discussion
L. Brent Bozell IV, son of Brent Bozell, Jan. 6 rioter, deserves 12 years, feds say
By Swede - 5 hrs ago - 6 replies
L. Brent Bozell IV, son of Brent Bozell, Jan. 6 rioter, deserves 12 years, feds say
By Swede - 5 hrs ago - 6 replies
General Discussion
For the first time in the history of the United States, billionaires had a lower effective tax rate than working-class
By applegrove - 6 hrs ago - 6 replies
For the first time in the history of the United States, billionaires had a lower effective tax rate than working-class
By applegrove - 6 hrs ago - 6 replies
Gardening
Thought an artificial flower had blown into the yard...
By happybird - 7 hrs ago - 6 replies
Thought an artificial flower had blown into the yard...
By happybird - 7 hrs ago - 6 replies
Israel/Palestine
U.S. Put Hold on Ammunition Shipment to Israel
By applegrove - 8 hrs ago - 6 replies
U.S. Put Hold on Ammunition Shipment to Israel
By applegrove - 8 hrs ago - 6 replies
General Discussion
World Food Programme Director Cindy McCain: Northern Gaza is in a 'full-blown famine'
By Sewa - 9 hrs ago - 6 replies
World Food Programme Director Cindy McCain: Northern Gaza is in a 'full-blown famine'
By Sewa - 9 hrs ago - 6 replies
General Discussion
Recruiters Are Going Analog to Fight the AI Application Overload
By usonian - 10 hrs ago - 6 replies
Recruiters Are Going Analog to Fight the AI Application Overload
By usonian - 10 hrs ago - 6 replies
Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs
Question to all (i absolutely believe its a rip off but)
By bluestarone - 10 hrs ago - 6 replies
Question to all (i absolutely believe its a rip off but)
By bluestarone - 10 hrs ago - 6 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Judge Cannon CAUGHT Taking Gifts and NOT DISCLOSING -Meidas
By MagaSmash - 10 hrs ago - 6 replies
Judge Cannon CAUGHT Taking Gifts and NOT DISCLOSING -Meidas
By MagaSmash - 10 hrs ago - 6 replies
General Discussion
Top RNC lawyer resigns after rift grows with Trump
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 6 replies
Top RNC lawyer resigns after rift grows with Trump
By RandySF - 23 hrs ago - 6 replies
General Discussion
Hamas attacks border crossing, killing 3, as Gaza cease-fire talks drag on
By Mosby - 1 hr ago - 5 replies
Hamas attacks border crossing, killing 3, as Gaza cease-fire talks drag on
By Mosby - 1 hr ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
Republicans, trying to hit Biden, even threw a wrench into fight against cancer
By DoBW - 7 hrs ago - 5 replies
Republicans, trying to hit Biden, even threw a wrench into fight against cancer
By DoBW - 7 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
Boeing's problems were as bad as you thought
By Jilly_in_VA - 10 hrs ago - 5 replies
Boeing's problems were as bad as you thought
By Jilly_in_VA - 10 hrs ago - 5 replies
Latest Breaking News
FTC is 'just getting started' as it takes on Amazon, Meta and more, Chair Lina Khan says
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 5 replies
FTC is 'just getting started' as it takes on Amazon, Meta and more, Chair Lina Khan says
By BumRushDaShow - 11 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
Two friends of mine delivered Jeffrey Miller to his fate at Kent State.
By JohnnyRingo - 12 hrs ago - 5 replies
Two friends of mine delivered Jeffrey Miller to his fate at Kent State.
By JohnnyRingo - 12 hrs ago - 5 replies
Latest Breaking News
RNC Chair Michael Whatley urges party unity amid GOP turmoil in the House
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 5 replies
RNC Chair Michael Whatley urges party unity amid GOP turmoil in the House
By BumRushDaShow - 12 hrs ago - 5 replies
Editorials & Other Articles
Who believes the most "taboo" conspiracy theories?
By reACTIONary - 13 hrs ago - 5 replies
Who believes the most "taboo" conspiracy theories?
By reACTIONary - 13 hrs ago - 5 replies
General Discussion
The Largest Single Cause of Death Among African American Youth Is Firearms.
By NNadir - 13 hrs ago - 5 replies
The Largest Single Cause of Death Among African American Youth Is Firearms.
By NNadir - 13 hrs ago - 5 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Supreme Court HINTS at STUNNING Decision SOON... - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 5 replies
Supreme Court HINTS at STUNNING Decision SOON... - Meidas Touch
By Rhiannon12866 - 20 hrs ago - 5 replies
Latest Breaking News
UCLA creates high-level post to oversee campus safety after security lapses in mob attack
By SouthBayDem - 2 hrs ago - 4 replies
UCLA creates high-level post to oversee campus safety after security lapses in mob attack
By SouthBayDem - 2 hrs ago - 4 replies
Computer Help and Support
Phone calls that can't seem to be disconnected easily
By bucolic_frolic - 2 hrs ago - 4 replies
Phone calls that can't seem to be disconnected easily
By bucolic_frolic - 2 hrs ago - 4 replies
General Discussion
Mexican authorities say thieves killed 2 Australians and an American to steal their truck
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 4 replies
Mexican authorities say thieves killed 2 Australians and an American to steal their truck
By Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin - 4 hrs ago - 4 replies
Omaha Steve's Labor Group
'Disgusting Conduct': DHL Express Must Pay $8.7M for Allegedly Segregating Workers, Allowing White Employee to Stay on t
By Eugene - 5 hrs ago - 4 replies
'Disgusting Conduct': DHL Express Must Pay $8.7M for Allegedly Segregating Workers, Allowing White Employee to Stay on t
By Eugene - 5 hrs ago - 4 replies
General Discussion
IL: Election officials to weigh whether Darren Bailey (R) and GOP operative Dan Proft illegally coordinated
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago - 4 replies
IL: Election officials to weigh whether Darren Bailey (R) and GOP operative Dan Proft illegally coordinated
By RandySF - 5 hrs ago - 4 replies
General Discussion
Protests closed down the Book of Kells at Trinity in Dublin
By Peacetrain - 7 hrs ago - 4 replies
Protests closed down the Book of Kells at Trinity in Dublin
By Peacetrain - 7 hrs ago - 4 replies
General Discussion
Severe weather earworm for the next 4 to 5 days, SPC extended forecasts have been very good this year
By Cheezoholic - 8 hrs ago - 4 replies
Severe weather earworm for the next 4 to 5 days, SPC extended forecasts have been very good this year
By Cheezoholic - 8 hrs ago - 4 replies
General Discussion
So empire and the slave trade contributed little to Britain's wealth? Pull the other one, Kemi Badenoch
By Celerity - 8 hrs ago - 4 replies
So empire and the slave trade contributed little to Britain's wealth? Pull the other one, Kemi Badenoch
By Celerity - 8 hrs ago - 4 replies
EBay, Collectors, Flea Market & Antiques
The concept of booths in a vintage market
By Marthe48 - 8 hrs ago - 4 replies
The concept of booths in a vintage market
By Marthe48 - 8 hrs ago - 4 replies
General Discussion
What happens if a US presidential candidate dies? - The Guardian
By erronis - 8 hrs ago - 4 replies
What happens if a US presidential candidate dies? - The Guardian
By erronis - 8 hrs ago - 4 replies
General Discussion
TX: Democrat-backed candidates sweep first Travis County appraisal election
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago - 4 replies
TX: Democrat-backed candidates sweep first Travis County appraisal election
By RandySF - 9 hrs ago - 4 replies
Liberal YouTubers
Just a pissed off Farmer; angry at a lazy puppy murderer:
By MagaSmash - 10 hrs ago - 4 replies
Just a pissed off Farmer; angry at a lazy puppy murderer:
By MagaSmash - 10 hrs ago - 4 replies
Computer Help and Support
FIXED(?) problem in Firefox -- not platform-specific, AFAIK. No longer automatically switches to new tab when opened.
By eppur_se_muova - 12 hrs ago - 4 replies
FIXED(?) problem in Firefox -- not platform-specific, AFAIK. No longer automatically switches to new tab when opened.
By eppur_se_muova - 12 hrs ago - 4 replies
General Discussion
You raised $413.00 on May 4, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 13 hrs ago - 4 replies
You raised $413.00 on May 4, 2024 DU for Biden-Harris 2024
By Omaha Steve - 13 hrs ago - 4 replies
Forum Spotlight: Weather Watchers
Down-river (Patuxent) toward Bay, cloudy, rainy southern MD day.More Yosemite Light Show from the webcams.
When it rains in the foothills, it often snows in Yosemite. (from the webcams)
Latest Breaking News
Defense chiefs from U.S., Australia, Japan and Philippines vow to deepen cooperation
Yesterday - PBS News Hour/AP
Yesterday - PBS News Hour/AP
NYPD officer fired gun while clearing protesters from Hamilton Hall at Columbia, DA's office confirms
Yesterday - WCBS-TV
Yesterday - WCBS-TV
US loosens some electric vehicle battery rules, potentially making more EVs eligible for tax credits
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
CIA Director William Burns in Egypt for high-stakes Israeli hostage, cease-fire talks
Friday - CBS News
Friday - CBS News
Republicans file lawsuit to block count of Nevada mail ballots received after Election Day
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
Former government employee charged with falsely accusing coworkers of participating in Jan. 6 Capitol attack
Friday - CBS News
Friday - CBS News
4 Americans charged with ammunition offenses in Turks and Caicos, accused of bringing live ammo to the islands
Friday - CNN
Friday - CNN
National Weather Service: 19 tornadoes recorded in eastern Nebraska, western Iowa last Friday
Friday - Omaha World Herald
Friday - Omaha World Herald
North Korea is plotting attacks on South Korean embassies, spy agency warns
Friday - Telegraph via AOL News
Friday - Telegraph via AOL News
Mark Meadows unmasked in Arizona fake electors indictment, faces 9 felony charges: Report
Friday - Law & Crime
Friday - Law & Crime
"Please let your attorney know": Judge tells Trump he can testify at his hush money trial
Friday - Salon
Friday - Salon
Hope Hicks, a former close Trump adviser, takes the witness stand in his hush money trial
Friday - AP News
Friday - AP News
Missouri abortion rights group collects enough signatures to advance ballot measure
Friday - NBC News
Friday - NBC News
Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife allegedly took nearly $600,000 in bribes, indictment says
Friday - CNN Politics
Friday - CNN Politics
Trump Media auditor charged by SEC with 'massive fraud,' permanently barred from public company audits
Friday - CNBC
Friday - CNBC
Biden announces Michael Bloomberg, Al Gore and Michelle Yeoh as recipients of Presidential Medal of Freedom
Friday - UK Independent
Friday - UK Independent
U.S. job growth totaled 175,000 in April, much less than expected, while unemployment rose to 3.9%
Friday - CNBC
Friday - CNBC
Arkansas governor says state won't comply with new federal rules on treatment of trans students
Friday - AP
Friday - AP
Captain sentenced to 4 years in fiery deaths of 34 aboard scuba boat in California
Friday - Associated Press, via NPR
Friday - Associated Press, via NPR
Poultry enterprise in California to pay $4.8M after employing children to work with sharp knives
Friday - ABC News
Friday - ABC News
