A Republican senator has deleted an ad that made his Jewish opponent's nose bigger. Georgia Sen. David Perdue's campaign is insisting it was just an error by a graphic artist and explanation that many aren't buying. The Jewish Forward: The ad called for donations to Perdue, a Republican, by claiming that “Democrats are trying to buy Georgia.” It uses black-and-white … [Read more...] about Republican senator deletes ad that made Jewish opponent’s nose bigger
A Giant Full of ‘Good Trouble’
Like most Americans, I watched the ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda honoring the “boy from Troy” who became the “conscience of Congress.” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi eulogized her colleague, the late Rep. John Lewis. The centerpiece of her eulogy was the voice of Lewis himself, reverberating through the Rotunda as if he were there in person. It was part of a 2014 Emory … [Read more...] about A Giant Full of ‘Good Trouble’
Under 30
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4 lawsuits that challenge Trump’s federal agents in Portland test issues other cities will likely face
Federal officers using large amounts of tear gas against protesters in Portland, Oregon on July 21. John Rudoff/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Sarah J. Adams-Schoen, University of Oregon President Donald Trump has announced that the U.S. Department of Justice will send a “surge of federal law enforcement” into American cities run by “extreme … [Read more...] about 4 lawsuits that challenge Trump’s federal agents in Portland test issues other cities will likely face
Is Donald Trump’s Political Fate Sealed?
Is Donald Trump's political fate sealed? That's the dominant question as many stories appear about how poorly he is doing in polling which Trump tries to discredit by calling them fake, politically biased polls, even if they're Fox News polls. A lot of people predict he can't recover from such bad polling numbers in light of the raging coronavirus, battered economy and … [Read more...] about Is Donald Trump’s Political Fate Sealed?
Olivia de Havilland, Oscar-winning actress, dies at 104
PARIS (AP) — Olivia de Havilland, the doe-eyed actress beloved to millions as the sainted Melanie Wilkes of "Gone With the Wind," but also a two-time Oscar winner and an off-screen fighter who challenged and unchained Hollywood's contract system, died Sunday at her home in Paris. She was 104.Havilland, the sister of fellow Oscar winner Joan Fontaine, died peacefully of natural … [Read more...] about Olivia de Havilland, Oscar-winning actress, dies at 104
Five Little Words that May Become a Meme for the 2020 Elections
As coronavirus outbreaks in the United States are so extreme that “once adjusted for population, [10 U.S. states] are recording more new cases than any country in the world,” a somewhat chastened and deflated Trump has been forced to admit that the pandemic will probably get worse before it gets better. * Yet, even such a grim prospect has not kept the man – the … [Read more...] about Five Little Words that May Become a Meme for the 2020 Elections
Secret Police (Cartoon)
The long history of how Jesus came to resemble a white European
The long history of how Jesus came to resemble a white European Painting depicting transfiguration of Jesus, a story in the New Testament when Jesus becomes radiant upon a mountain. Artist Raphael /Collections Hallwyl Museum, CC BY-SA Anna Swartwood House, University of South Carolina The portrayal of Jesus as a white, … [Read more...] about The long history of how Jesus came to resemble a white European
Trump increases voter suppression tactics in Pennsylvania
Priorities USA Files Motion to Intervene in Trump Campaign’s Pennsylvania Voting Rights SuitPriorities USA announced that it was supporting and funding efforts to intervene and fight the Trump Campaign’s lawsuit against Pennsylvania election officials. The lawsuit, which is part of Republican led efforts to disenfranchise voters across the country, falsely claims that ballot … [Read more...] about Trump increases voter suppression tactics in Pennsylvania
What white privilege really means
Last week’s Daily Camera featured a guest column by Frank Walsh, criticizing the movement to acknowledge the central role of slavery in building our country. He often writes to deflect our attention from very real, current harms. In the simplest terms: Four hundred years ago, white people brought Black people over here and enslaved them. And sold them. And treated them as … [Read more...] about What white privilege really means
Jaguars are facing a grave new threat: Chinese medicine
by Sustainability Times If you want to know why jaguars are disappearing from the wild in the Americas, you have to look further afield for an answer. China, to be more precise. The iconic big cats are being killed for their fangs and other body parts so they can be used in traditional Chinese medicine, conservationists say. China’s mighty economic influence has … [Read more...] about Jaguars are facing a grave new threat: Chinese medicine
THREE BIG REASONS WHY JOE BIDEN CONTINUES TO TRUMP TRUMP
Here’s the 2020 presidential race in a nutshell: On Tuesday, Joe Biden unveiled the “third pillar” of his substantive plan to defeat our health and economic crises. A few hours later, Donald Trump droned on at length about the pandemic that he has cataclysmically botched – he conceded it would no longer “magically” disappear – and he finished by sending a verbal bouquet to … [Read more...] about THREE BIG REASONS WHY JOE BIDEN CONTINUES TO TRUMP TRUMP
US government watchdogs to probe federal crackdowns in Portland, DC
Los Angeles (AFP) - The US Justice Department's independent watchdog announced Thursday it was launching probes into the use of force by federal agents in Portland, Oregon, and the US capital.The move comes following outrage by members of Congress, as well as rights activists and the public, over daily violent clashes in Portland between federal forces and demonstrators … [Read more...] about US government watchdogs to probe federal crackdowns in Portland, DC
Whack a Chump
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Disinformation campaigns are murky blends of truth, lies and sincere beliefs – lessons from the pandemic
It’s difficult by design to identify disinformation campaign instigators and their agendas. stevanovicigor/iStock via Getty Images Kate Starbird, University of Washington The COVID-19 pandemic has spawned an infodemic, a vast and complicated mix of information, misinformation and disinformation. In this environment, false narratives – the virus … [Read more...] about Disinformation campaigns are murky blends of truth, lies and sincere beliefs – lessons from the pandemic
Portland mayor teargassed at protest against federal crackdown
Portland (AFP) - The mayor of Portland was teargassed Wednesday night as he met with demonstrators protesting against police brutality and the deployment of federal troops into US cities ordered by President Donald Trump. AFP footage showed Democratic mayor Ted Wheeler wearing goggles and a facemask and being led away from a crowd as clouds of gas and fireworks exploded … [Read more...] about Portland mayor teargassed at protest against federal crackdown
Cancel culture: positive social change or online harassment?
New York (AFP) - Celebrities, brands, leaders and ordinary people are all falling foul of "cancel culture," a movement that seeks to call out offensive behavior but that critics denounce as excessive and contributing to increased political polarization.Whether it's a controversial tweet or video clip, social media users are quick to demand accountability -- but detractors say … [Read more...] about Cancel culture: positive social change or online harassment?
Dealing with Mischievous Spirits and Covid-19
by Jane Knox Have you ever thought there must be mischievous fairies running through your house at night while you’re asleep? They break your appliances, hide your wallet, sign in to your computer and slide important e-mails in your spam folder. Or, does it ever seem that one of these troublesome fairies is hiding in your mailbox and pocketing your stimulus check from the … [Read more...] about Dealing with Mischievous Spirits and Covid-19
If Republicans Had Just Listened to a True Conservative
A couple of passages in Dr. Mary L. Trump’s new (best-selling) book "Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man" particularly stand out: Nothing is ever enough. This is far beyond garden-variety narcissism; Donald is not simply weak, his ego is a fragile thing that must be bolstered every moment because he knows deep down that he is … [Read more...] about If Republicans Had Just Listened to a True Conservative