4-19-2022

 

Trump sends spiteful holiday message to 'racist' NY AG...

Mar-a-Lago Machine: The Don as Modern-Day Party Boss...

When I look at how some people wear their masks, I slowly realize why contraception goes wrong so often

Conservative activists in several states have joined forces with like-minded officials to dissolve libraries’ governing bodies, rewrite or delete censorship protections, and remove books outside of official challenge procedures.

Already under investigation for violating terms of his $40M deal with the SEC, earning his brother an est. $108M in one trade — Musk’s latest Twitter stunt has earned him a lawsuit. For allegedly costing investors $165M.

Verkada hack exposes growing intimacy and danger of American surveillance:

"Psychedelics show you what's in and on your mind, those subconscious thoughts and feelings that are are hidden, covered up, forgotten, out of sight, maybe even completely unexpected, but nevertheless imminently present." ~ Rick Strassman

capitalism is organized around - and dependent on - perpetual expansion, meaning ever-increasing production of commodified goods. It is the only intrinsically expansionary economic system in history (meaning it basically has a crisis if it doesn't continually expand).

He Could’ve Taken Down Trump Org. Now He’s Taking the Blame.

Only 28 Americans shot in only 3 mass shootings on Easter Sunday. Great job, Republicans and NRA members! Way to limit it to just 3 mass shootings and only 28 of your fellow Americans shot. We sincerely appreciate you keeping it light.

Dear Republicans: If Joe Biden is so senile, why did your party just pull out of debating him in 2024?

How Jared Kushner and the Trump admin traded U.S. foreign policy for $2 billion

This Republican led Senate intelligence report gives the real story

Candidates in key midterm primaries are getting huge cash boosts from wealthy out-of-state donors — funneled through groups that can raise and spend unlimited sums for them.

Texas legislator warned Citigroup that he would introduce a bill to prevent the bank from underwriting municipal bonds in the state unless it rescinded its policy covering travel expenses for employees who go outside their state to seek an abortion

The suspect in a South Carolina mall shooting, which left 9 wounded, has been released on house arrest and ordered to wear an ankle monitor after a judge set a $25,000 surety bond, the Columbia Police Department says.

Trump in a paragraph: “Mr. Trump enjoys flattery and is not above rewarding sycophants. But insiders say bringing compelling visual material matters, too. Big fonts are crucial. With photos and graphics. In color.”

Wake up, people. There are psychopaths guiding every aspect of your life and you do not even realize it.

How Democracies Spy on Their Citizens

Texas having a tax-free weekend for emergency supplies

I’ve lived in Texas for 20 years and never have heard of a tax-free weekend specifically for emergency supplies - what’s happening?

https://comptroller.texas.gov/about/media-center/news/20220414-sales-tax-holiday-for-emergency-supplies-april-23-25-1649789593834

Congress seeks compromise to boost computer chip industry

Infowars seeks help from TPTB to bail it out of financial trouble

New Lawsuit Tussle Between Elon Musk, Tesla Investors Raises Red Flags About Twitter Deal

U.S. envoy Kerry calls for renewables push, says Putin cannot control wind, sun

Tesla stockholders ask judge to silence Musk in fraud case

A Conviction Would Puncture Trump's Personality Cult, Predicts Authoritarian Expert

Think Capitol rioters were "ordinary people"? New research connects many to far-right groups

Why Does High Speed Rail Not Exist In The USA?

What technological advance is keeping the USA from having high speed rail?

Musk says Twitter board will be paid nothing if he acquires the company

Time to Tax Excessive Corporate Profits - We did during WWII and in the 1980s. It’s the right way to deal with ‘inflation’ that is pure price-gouging.

Florida rejects 54 math books, claiming critical race theory appeared in some

Elon Musk says 'almost anyone' can afford $100,000 ticket to Mars