Mastodawn

Aaron Anderson Sep 19, 2024

emptywheel Sep 15, 2024

How Kamala Harris Dodged the Two Truths Problem

https://www.emptywheel.net/2024/09/15/how-kamala-harris-dodged-the-two-truths-problem/

How Kamala Harris Dodged the Two Truths Problem - emptywheel

Rather than directly contesting Donald Trump's false claims at the debate, a contest that would persuade none of his followers, Kamala Harris instead demonstrated that the "truth" he offers them is built on a foundation of weakness.

emptywheel

Aaron Anderson Nov 15, 2023

Trump power grab comes into focus in leaked Georgia videos - The Hill https://apple.news/AvGl5A1IuQVWXcwdbW9uJGQ
More evidence that disproves that traitor Trump had a good faith belief he won in 2020.

Trump power grab comes into focus in leaked Georgia videos — The Hill

Leaked videos showing four Georgia defendants speaking to prosecutors in the racketeering case involving former President Trump are bringing into focus the ex-president’s desperate grab for power after losing the 2020 presidential race.

Aaron Anderson Nov 9, 2023

“We can’t even cross”: the West Bank town split in two by Israel - The Guardian https://apple.news/AUOMrWNIQRvWLk6t7ciIKxQ
No easy answers, especially when Oct 7 is used as a cudgel for a previous grudge

‘We can’t even cross’: the West Bank town split in two by Israel — Guardian US

Residents of Huwara, in the West Bank, cannot cross the main street without permission and must detour for miles to reach other neighbourhoods

Aaron Anderson Nov 9, 2023

emptywheel Nov 7, 2023

DOJ Refuses to Let Trump Disavow His Mob

https://www.emptywheel.net/2023/11/07/doj-refuses-to-let-trump-disavow-his-mob/

DOJ Refuses to Let Trump Disavow His Mob - emptywheel

DOJ intends to prove that Trump was very much a part of the mob that attacked the Capitol on January 6 and almost got his Vice President killed.

emptywheel

Aaron Anderson Oct 31, 2023

Rolling Stone Oct 30, 2023

Surprising absolutely no one, Elon Musk has confirmed that the social media platform formerly known as Twitter and now known as X is now worth less than half of the $44 billion he paid for it last year. https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/elon-musk-value-twitter-19-billion-1234866167/

Elon Musk Values Twitter at $19 Billion One Year After Takeover

Elon Musk, who paid $44 billion for Twitter last year, revealed he believes the company is now worth just $19 billion.

Rolling Stone

Aaron Anderson Oct 31, 2023

God

Oct 30, 2023

Matthew Perry knew all anyone would talk about when he passed would be ‘Friends.’ But he wanted you to know he built a house for sobriety in Malibu and always tried to help alcoholics and addicts. He wanted to be remembered for that first.

Aaron Anderson Oct 30, 2023

More children killed in Gaza this month than in conflict zones globally during 2022 - HuffPost https://apple.news/AVn6TqcQmSyCTsyZ3uJMeQg
I’m without words

More Children Killed In Gaza This Month Than In Conflict Zones For All Of 2022 — HuffPost

Since the violence escalated on Oct. 7, at least 3,195 Palestinian children have been killed in Gaza, and the number is likely to keep climbing.

Aaron Anderson Oct 28, 2023

Touchdown #Cyclones & Higgins!

Aaron Anderson Oct 21, 2023

Federal agents found more than two dozen minors working in Ohio poultry plant - NBC News https://apple.news/AWxVIgM2gS_SkmA9Tr0DweA
This is the America that MAGA wants.

Federal agents found more than two dozen minors working in Ohio poultry plant — NBC News

The children, mainly from Guatemala, according to local immigration advocates, were working in meat processing and sanitation in a plant run by Gerber’s Poultry.

Aaron Anderson Oct 19, 2023

POLITICO Oct 19, 2023

After a horrific explosion reportedly killed hundreds at a #Gaza hospital, speculation spread over who was at fault. But statements from U.S. officials, lawmakers and experts ever since seem to back up the #Biden admin's conclusion.

For the record: This replaces a deleted post to remove attribution for the explosion.

https://www.politico.com/newsletters/national-security-daily/2023/10/18/u-s-intel-indicates-israel-didnt-bomb-gaza-hospital-00122197

U.S. intel indicates Israel didn’t bomb Gaza hospital

President Joe Biden was the first to hint at the internal findings, stating during his trip to Israel that “the other team” — meaning Palestinian militants — were to blame.

POLITICO