On Monday, July 20, 2020, Michael Brooks, 37, had passed away suddenly. His death was a big loss to many people. I was saddened when I heard he had passed away. He inspired me to start a political blog. In the videos I have seen from him, he was kind, compassionate, and empathetic. I sawContinue reading “Rest In Power, Michael Brooks”
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Bubonic Plague Outbreak Possible? Would America Be Ready For It?
https://www.wrdw.com/2020/07/15/squirrel-in-colorado-catches-bubonic-plague-mongolian-teen-dies-from-it/ https://nypost.com/2020/07/17/first-human-case-of-bubonic-plague-since-2015-reported-in-colorado/ Recently, there were some cases of the bubonic plague going around. A few days ago, boy from Mongolia had passed away from it. Then, a squirrel in Colorado tested positive for the disease. Now, a person from Colorado tested positive for the plague. This is all very concerning to me. I am especiallyContinue reading “Bubonic Plague Outbreak Possible? Would America Be Ready For It?”
My Qualms about Hookup Culture — Writings of A…
Writings of a girl longing meaningful connections. Coming into my freshman year of college, I was extremely naive. I had never had a boyfriend before (still haven’t) and I attributed it to multiple factors. For starters, I did not vibe with a single guy at my high school and honestly the only things I truly […]Continue reading “My Qualms about Hookup Culture — Writings of A…”
I would like a refund please. — Suddenly Single @ 50
Australia burned. Is it still? We started a war with Iran. Or did we? Jesus Christ I can’t remember. I was watching Suits when Megan Markle flipped off the British pres You GO Girl! Didn’t they move to Canada or something? What does a Prince do for work after being a Prince? Iowa […] I wouldContinue reading “I would like a refund please. — Suddenly Single @ 50”
a PSA: Judge releases new body-cam footage in the murder of George Floyd — café babylon
‘Police body camera footage of George Floyd murder released’, Kevin Martinez, wsws.org, 17 July 2020 (w/ permission) “On Wednesday, a Hennepin County Judge allowed the public to view new video evidence in the May 25 police murder of George Floyd involving four Minneapolis, Minnesota police officers. According to various news outlets, the footage does not […]Continue reading “a PSA: Judge releases new body-cam footage in the murder of George Floyd — café babylon”
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Reveals Her Cancer Has Returned, but Has No Intention to Retire — TIME
(WASHINGTON) — Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said Friday she is receiving chemotherapy for a recurrence of cancer, but has no plans to retire from the Supreme Court. The 87-year-old Ginsburg, who spent time in the hospital this week for a possible infection, said her treatment so far has succeeded in reducing lesions on her liver… JusticeContinue reading “Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Reveals Her Cancer Has Returned, but Has No Intention to Retire — TIME”
Amid Social Upheaval and COVID-19, Black Women Create Their Own Health Care Support Networks — TIME
In early May, a group of 20 Black mothers in rural Mississippi logged onto a virtual group therapy session to discuss the immense, compounding pressures of providing for their families and caring for their children during a global pandemic and historic unemployment crisis. It was the first time any of them had talked to a… AmidContinue reading “Amid Social Upheaval and COVID-19, Black Women Create Their Own Health Care Support Networks — TIME”
How to Bring Liberty and Justice to Blacks (and Everyone Else) — Aletho News
By Jacob G. Hornberger | FFF |July 17, 2020 If you want to get a glimpse of what it’s like to be black in the context of the war on drugs, just consider what has happened to Sean Worsley, a black Iraq War veteran who suffered a traumatic brain injury as well as post-traumatic stress […]Continue reading “How to Bring Liberty and Justice to Blacks (and Everyone Else) — Aletho News”
Photos of readers — Why Evolution Is True
Send ’em in, people! After this one I have only one left, and it would be sad to lose this feature. Today’s reader is Christopher, whose words are indented. In response to your photo request, I offer one of myself doing one of the few things that helps keep me sane (well, relatively so) during […]Continue reading “Photos of readers — Why Evolution Is True”
32 Million People on State & Federal Unemployment, 2nd Highest Ever: Week 17 of U.S. Labor Market Collapse, by Wolf Richter — STRAIGHT LINE LOGIC
There’s no recovery evident in the unemployment numbers, which are in fact getting worse. From Wolf Richter at wolfstreet.com: Torrent of 2.4 million new claims under state & federal programs this week. PUA claims by gig workers now 45% of 32 million in total unemployment. Many people are hired back, but many people are newly […]Continue reading “32 Million People on State & Federal Unemployment, 2nd Highest Ever: Week 17 of U.S. Labor Market Collapse, by Wolf Richter — STRAIGHT LINE LOGIC”