Till-Mobley watches the body of her son, Emmett, being lowered into his grave. Robert Abbott Sengstacke/Getty Images Brandon M. Erby, University of Kentucky After 14-year-old Emmett Till was kidnapped, severely beaten and killed in the Mississippi Delta on Aug. 28, 1955, his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, made the courageous decision to reveal her son’s … [Read more...] about With the movie ‘Till,’ Mamie Till-Mobley’s quest to educate the world about her son’s lynching marches on
Three billion people cannot afford food and one million are suffering famine, UN says
A staggering three billion people cannot afford a healthy diet and many are facing malnutrition and starvation, partly because the war in Ukraine has triggered surges in food, fertilizer, and energy prices. The world’s most vulnerable people are also being battered by a perfect storm of the coronavirus pandemic, climate crisis, environmental degradation, violent conflict, … [Read more...] about Three billion people cannot afford food and one million are suffering famine, UN says
Controversy surrounds “biggest football show on the planet”.
Nations compete for the right to host the FIFA World Cup football tournament. So, what happens when the "wrong" nation is the host? The world will find out this year starting on 20 November, which is when the Federation Internationale de Football Association men's division begins its quadrennial tournament to discover which nation has the best men's association football … [Read more...] about Controversy surrounds “biggest football show on the planet”.
OPEN MEMO TO HERSCHEL WALKER
by Don Hermann To: HERSCHEL WALKER Fr; DON HERMANN Re: OPEN MEMO I find it admirable that a man of your football talents would like to devote your celebrity to representing the people of Georgia as one their two Senators. You must have quite an interest in politics that could be an outgrowth of your knowledge of American History. A number of my friends and I follow … [Read more...] about OPEN MEMO TO HERSCHEL WALKER
Crippling civilian infrastructure has long been part of Russian generals’ playbook – Putin is merely expanding that approach
Ukrainian firefighters battling flames at a power station hit by Russian missiles. Serhii Mykhalchuk/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images Benjamin Jensen, American University School of International Service In response to massive battlefield setbacks, Russia has increased its attacks in Ukraine on everything from power plants and dams to railways, … [Read more...] about Crippling civilian infrastructure has long been part of Russian generals’ playbook – Putin is merely expanding that approach
FROM DEEP-STATE TO BROKE-STATE
A jury has ordered InfoWars head honcho and MAGA bullshi--er Alex Jones to pay nearly $1 billion (that “b” is not a typo, kids) to the families of Sandy Hook for spreading lies that the massacre was staged. One lawyer said this is “probably one of the largest defamation verdicts in U.S. history.” The families of victims in the attack that killed 20 children and six educators … [Read more...] about FROM DEEP-STATE TO BROKE-STATE
DOG WHISTLES AND SCARE TACTICS IN PENNSYLVANIA SENATE RACE
by John L. Micek F. Scott Fitzgerald once famously observed that the truest test of a first-rate intelligence “is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function.” But the sage of the Jazz Age never had to run for office. And, more specifically, he didn’t have to run in Pennsylvania’s nationally watched U.S. … [Read more...] about DOG WHISTLES AND SCARE TACTICS IN PENNSYLVANIA SENATE RACE
How a Young Artist Transforms Trauma into Poignant Works of Art
I met Jenifer (Jenn) Hassin eight years ago at her studio in Austin, Texas. She was just putting the finishing touches on her latest and most important sculpture at the time. The Afghanistan War had already been raging for more than 13 years and was well on its way to become the longest war in U.S. history. Along with the War in Iraq, these two wars had claimed 6,800 … [Read more...] about How a Young Artist Transforms Trauma into Poignant Works of Art
Challenges to voters are growing before the midterms – and have a long history as a way of keeping down the Black vote
A GOP plan means that voters may be challenged on their right to vote. Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images Austin Sarat, Amherst College Voters who want to cast their ballot on Election Day this November may be in for an unpleasant surprise – the very real possibility that they will be unable to vote. That’s because any registered voter can challenge the … [Read more...] about Challenges to voters are growing before the midterms – and have a long history as a way of keeping down the Black vote
2022 BALLOT FOR REPUBLICANS
ALEX JONES ORDERED TO PAY NEARLY 1 BILLION TO 8 SANDY HOOK VICTIMS’ FAMILIES
The verdict is in for conspiracy-theory spreader Alex Jones who created a lie-narrative about the massacre of children and teachers at Sandy Hook being a hoax. He has been ordered to pay a whopping $965 million to eight Sandy Hook victims' families and an FBI agent. NBC News: The conspiracy theorist Alex Jones must pay $965 million to the families of eight Sandy Hook … [Read more...] about ALEX JONES ORDERED TO PAY NEARLY 1 BILLION TO 8 SANDY HOOK VICTIMS’ FAMILIES
Russia is enlisting hundreds of thousands of men to fight against Ukraine, but public support for Putin is falling
A military cadet stands near a billboard promoting army service in Saint Petersburg on Oct. 5, 2022. Olga Maltseva/AFP via Getty Images Arik Burakovsky, Tufts University Even as Russia intensifies its attacks on Ukraine, its military appears to be suffering setbacks – from mounting casualties to dwindling military supplies. The Group of Seven … [Read more...] about Russia is enlisting hundreds of thousands of men to fight against Ukraine, but public support for Putin is falling
Body piercings may be artistic, but they bring risks of infection, allergic reactions, scarring and urine leakage
Infections, scarring and hepatitis B and C are just some of the health problems caused by body piercing. Laurence Monneret/The Image Bank via Getty Images Vijaya Daniel, UMass Chan Medical School Throughout history, body piercing has been a symbol of beauty, sexuality, ritual initiation and rites of passage. Mayan royalty had their tongues and … [Read more...] about Body piercings may be artistic, but they bring risks of infection, allergic reactions, scarring and urine leakage
THE FIX IS IN
Good faith and the honor of partisan election officials used to be enough to ensure trust in voting results – but not anymore
Candidate signs during the first day of early primary voting on July 7, 2022, in Silver Spring, Md. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Thom Reilly, Arizona State University As the U.S. moves closer to the 2022 midterm elections, a sizable number of Americans express a lack of confidence in the accuracy of the vote count. That distrust is built largely … [Read more...] about Good faith and the honor of partisan election officials used to be enough to ensure trust in voting results – but not anymore
HERSCHEL WALKER AND REPUBLICAN HYPOCRISY
by Elwood Watson In past political climates, such an October surprise would be grounds for a serious acknowledgment or resignation by a politician from a race for public office. Unfortunately, we are in the post-Trump era of politics, where a Twilight Zone political theater of the deviant and bizarre has become the norm. Over the past few days, a continual drip of … [Read more...] about HERSCHEL WALKER AND REPUBLICAN HYPOCRISY
PUTIN IS A TERRORIST (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Vladimir Putin claims that Ukraine striking a bridge is an act of terrorism, so he responded by firing missiles from drones into playgrounds. After weeks of military setbacks for Russia with Ukraine retaking over 1,200 square miles since late September, the destruction of a bridge from Crimea into Russia came off as an exclamation point. The war hasn’t gone well for Russia … [Read more...] about PUTIN IS A TERRORIST (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Did Elon Musk Speak to Putin Before Tweeting Ukraine Peace Plan?
Did the world's richest man Elon Musk speak to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin before Musk tweeted a highly controversial peace plan? Was he essentially a mouthpiece for Putin? According to a report, yes. According to Musk, no. VICE: Elon Musk spoke directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin before tweeting a proposal to end the war in Ukraine that would have seen … [Read more...] about Did Elon Musk Speak to Putin Before Tweeting Ukraine Peace Plan?
India’s big push for 100 smart cities
As India moves closer to the United States by working together for economic growth and defense, it is opening up a new set of longer term opportunities for American exporters through a high-tech program that has received less notice so far. These opportunities come amid a wide consensus among international experts that the Indian economy will continue to grow at 6% to 8% … [Read more...] about India’s big push for 100 smart cities
SEND ME MONEY
by Don Hermann “The world will end if you don’t send me money in the next five minutes. I’m only asking for $1.00. That can make the difference in my winning the election.” That’s pretty laughable, isn’t it? I’m on a Democratic mailing list and am the recipient of dozens of emails every day that look and sound like that. In a way I’m sympathetic with the sender or … [Read more...] about SEND ME MONEY