Mastodawn

Erika Wittekind Jul 13, 2024

Sue Stone Jul 13, 2024

'Bringing some Dark Brandon energy': Internet loves Biden's fiery rally in Michigan - Raw Story

https://www.rawstory.com/dark-brandon-biden-rally-internet-loves/

'Bringing some Dark Brandon energy': Internet loves Biden's fiery rally in Michigan

President Joe Biden came out swinging at his campaign rally in Detroit, Michigan, on Friday, armed with a volley of zingers against former President Donald Trump, self-deprecating jokes about his own age, a laundry list of his policy accomplishments and plans for a second term, and unabashed defianc...

Raw Story - Celebrating 20 Years of Independent Journalism

Erika Wittekind Jul 13, 2024

Ali Velshi Jul 13, 2024

“The Dobbs decision is just the beginning,” reads the foreword of Project 2025, which mentions abortion 199 times. Don’t be fooled by Trump's attempt to distance himself from #Project2025 & right-wing anti-abortion policies. 🚨 #Velshi goes #InsideProject2025.

https://www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/watch/-the-dobbs-decision-was-just-the-beginning-inside-project-2025-214805061511

'The Dobbs decision was just the beginning': Inside Project 2025

“The Dobbs decision is just the beginning,” reads the forward of Project 2025, officially titled "Mandate for Leadership - The Conservative Promise.” The 900+ page document isn’t just some wild conservative wishlist. It’s full of highly detailed policy proposals with plans for how to carry them out if Trump re-enters the White House. Every weekend, ‘Velshi’ digs into a new section or issue to reveal exactly what’s in this “mandate.” Abortion is mentioned 199 times throughout Project 2025 – the blueprint aims to prevent abortion from “the moment of conception” - which would likely involve establishing so-called “personhood” rights for embryos and fetuses, as well as banning abortion pills and the like. So the RNC’s supposed softening on abortion by not including a federal ban in its official platform is dishonest, at best. After all, by our count, at least seven people who wrote the RNC’s 2024 platform have close connections to Project 2025.

MSNBC

Erika Wittekind Jul 13, 2024

Aaron Rupar Jul 13, 2024

Bernie Sanders: “Enough! Mr. Biden may not be the ideal candidate, but he will be the candidate and should be the candidate. And with an effective campaign that speaks to the needs of working families, he will not only defeat Mr. Trump but beat him badly. It’s time for Democrats to stop the bickering and nit-picking.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/13/opinion/joe-biden-president.html?unlocked_article_code=1.600.n-KC.Mzg5aHVGUeEL&smid=url-share

Opinion | Bernie Sanders: Joe Biden for President

Enough! It’s time for Democrats to stop the bickering and nit-picking.

The New York Times

Erika Wittekind May 26, 2024

Jeff Jarvis May 25, 2024

Good Lord. The Washington Post blew this, choosing not to report on the Alitos' (plural) flag at the time, dredging it up now, masking the failure amid background paragraphs. Democracy dies in terrible, irresponsible, credulous, complicit news judgment. Shame.

Wife of Justice Alito called upside-down flag ‘signal of distress’ https://wapo.st/4dS1BCf

Wife of Justice Alito called upside-down flag ‘signal of distress’

In January 2021, Martha-Ann Alito said the flag, a symbol embraced by election deniers, was raised outside her home in response to a neighborhood dispute.

The Washington Post

Erika Wittekind May 26, 2024

Chris Geidner May 25, 2024

Saturday's Washington Post report raises many questions — several relating to the fact that the Post, at least passively, made the decision not to reveal the (first) Alito flag story many times since 2021. https://www.lawdork.com/p/washington-post-bombshell-washington

Washington Post bombshell: Washington Post buried Alito flag story for three years

Saturday's report raises many questions, several relating to the fact that the Post, at least passively, made the decision not to reveal this news many times since 2021.

Law Dork

Erika Wittekind May 18, 2024

Peter Gleick May 18, 2024

Map of US train system in 1890 and today.

Erika Wittekind May 12, 2024

emptywheel May 12, 2024

Another Maggie Haberman NYT Story Covers Up Oleg Deripaska's Role

https://www.emptywheel.net/2024/05/12/another-maggie-haberman-nyt-story-covers-up-oleg-deripaskas-role/

Another Maggie Haberman NYT Story Covers Up Oleg Deripaska's Role - emptywheel

NYT and other media outlets are burying the truly scandalous details of Trump's willingness (and second thoughts) about bringing Paul Manafort back onto a campaign role: his role (witting or not) in Russia's interference in the 2016 election.

emptywheel

Erika Wittekind May 10, 2024

Clare May 10, 2024

I don’t have dark skies anymore, but if you do, and have clear skies, keep an eye on the night this weekend. A G3/G4 solar storm is predicted this weekend. That could spark Aurora all the way down to the southern US.

Erika Wittekind May 4, 2024

@blk_intellect May 4, 2024

Why did colleges call the police on student protests? - https://www.vox.com/24147461/columbia-gaza-encampment-campus-protests-police-crackdown-pro-palestinian-students

Why did colleges call the police on student protests?

Deescalating conflict around protests was possible — but many colleges turned to law enforcement instead.

Vox

Erika Wittekind Mar 15, 2024

Sue Stone Mar 14, 2024

Oxford High School Shooter Ethan Crumbley’s Dad, James Crumbley, Guilty

https://www.thedailybeast.com/oxford-high-school-shooter-ethan-crumbleys-dad-james-crumbley-guilty?ref=home

Oxford High School Shooter Ethan Crumbley’s Dad, James Crumbley, Guilty

James Crumbley faces at least 15 years in prison after he failed to take notice of his son’s spiraling mental health and didn’t secure the firearm used in the shooting.

The Daily Beast