This may be instructive (though it probably won’t be) to a certain cheddar-hued gesticulator. The Day President Reagan comforted a black family In 1982, President Reagan read about a black family in College Park, MD that had just won a civil suit against a local KKK member who had burned a cross on the lawn of their home. He was moved, and insisted on meeting the Butler family. He asked staff to arrange it, and they were contacted at their work to give advance notice (both husband and wife worked for the government printing office). After completing some work and…
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They’re so lucky it wasn’t much, much worse in Charlottesville. It had the potential to be a bloodbath. The lines of communication were poor between the various protest groups and the Charlottesville authorities tasked with keeping people safe. But it nearly came unstuck. At the moment this man aimed his gun at a counter-protester using an improvised flamethrower, the C’vill police were up the street to the left and behind barricades. They were out of position for keeping the two groups of protestors separate. This man has been identified and arrested. Fortunately, his safety was on the first time he…
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Charlottesville: Gunman Arrested, Police Faulted For Slow Response As White Nationalist in Charlottesville Fired, Police ‘Never Moved’ – The New York Times Pleas for help and a safety plan were ignored at a rally that turned deadly on Aug. 12, participants said. Both sides feel betrayed by law enforcement. Read at Google+
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This is outrageous. The President of the United States does not simply “let a case go to trial” as if he (or she) has any say in the process. As Joseph Arpaio’s federal case headed toward trial this past spring, President Trump wanted to act to help the former Arizona county sheriff who had become a campaign-trail companion and a partner in their crusade against illegal immigration. The president asked Attorney General Jeff Sessions whether it would be possible for the government to drop the criminal case against Arpaio, but was advised that would be inappropriate, according to three people…
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No Tinc Por Barcelona turns out in hundreds and thousands in a march of solidarity against terror and for tolerance. However, Catalonia still has an uneasy relationship with the rest of Spain. Spain attacks: thousands march through Barcelona in show of defiance | World news | The Guardian Read at Google+
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The ‘Money Fight’ in the Age of Trump The image these men project is disturbing. The controversy that swirls around them is troubling. The culture that celebrates them is disgusting. I can't wait until the ads and movie trailers stop. The ‘Money Fight’ in the Age of Trump The McGregor/Mayweather fight is a stew of racism, sexism, homophobia, and economic injustice. Read at Google+
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For the first time in forever, we will soosh tonight.
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The Eagle and The Swan Yes, people are doing serious science. The photographs are a welcome side benefit. APOD: 2017 August 24 – The Eagle and The Swan A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation. Read at Google+
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Any headline beginning "Trump Makes A Mess" is fine, but is a distraction from Any headline beginning "Trump Makes A Mess" is fine, but is a distraction from #TrumpRussia Trump makes a mess for Arizona GOP with Arpaio pardon In just nine days, President Donald Trump might have badly hobbled Arizona Republicans headed into a competitive Senate race and hurt his own re-election… Read at Google+
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We are the Wall. We are a chorus of many voices. #WeAreTheWall