New York’s Feeling the Consequences of the 2020 Census
The Weight Loss Industry is Attacking Our Post–Pandemic Bodies Part I
The Weight Loss Industry is Attacking Our Post–Pandemic Bodies Part II
Sam’s New Body Double–June Diane Raphael!
Sam’s Virtual Reality Tour of Akagera National Park
Sam Leaves the House and Heads to… Rwanda?
Glenn Kirschner – NY DA Trump Org Indictment Watch – First Criminal Indictment Expected Soon. Won’t likely be the Last
Now This News – UN Releases Report on Global Systemic Racism (sometimes the word “state” is used where we would say “nation” or “country” – the UN realli is talking world wide.)
Right Wing Watch has been kicked out of YouTube. So I’m going to start looking for them on Vimeo. This one features “prophet” Chuck Pierce (who is pretty clearly delusional.) Update: Yes it’s back already. Overwhelming support. Article tomorrow.)
Rebel HQ – The Deadliest Weather Phenomenon In DECADES!
Pigeon loses ability to fly. He adapts by becoming one of the dogs.
Beau – Let’s talk about how the Trump years impacted capitalism…. – This is priceless.
Glenn Kirschner – NY DA Vance to Indict Trump Org. Will this Inspire Other Jurisdictions to Finally Indict Trump? (I guess now we know what it takes to make Glenn be a smart-ass. “Tip of the Weisselberg” indeed.)
MSNBC covered multiple aspects of the Chauvin sentencing – TRMS – Judge Sends Message With Historic Prison Sentence For Derek Chauvin
Prosecutor In Chauvin Trial: ‘Sense Of Peace’ With Sentencing
MSNBC also paid considerable attention to the Trump** saga – TRMS – Increasing Pressure Threatens To Burst Trump Bubble With Potentially Concerning Fallout
NYT: Trump Admin. Considered Using Military On Floyd Protests – The 11th Hour
Expected Charges Against Trump Org. Are Far From ‘Minuscule’ – The Last Word
Corey Ryan Forrester – An important PSA…
Beau – Let’s talk about Biden’s plan for the interpreters and more…. This is (at least mostly) good news, but it comes with a cost. We owe Beau tthanks for the warning, and need to be ready.
Bill will take off four weeks – the month of July basically – which he does every year. Don’t panic.
Monologue: Freedom!
Quentin Tarantino: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Derek Chauvin’s Sentencing
Future Headlines: Summer 2021
New Rule: America Has a Drinking Problem
Yesterday was quiet again. And a slow news day, which sound good, but also sends me scrambling. Colleen, sending every good wish to you for smooth surgery tomorrow, and a speedy and smooth recovery.
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Short Takes
The Hill – Socialist India Walton scores upset victory in Buffalo mayoral primary
Quote – “We set out about a year ago to do exactly what we did. We knew that this race was going to require help from outside of our local geographic area; we knew that we needed to garner national attention to challenge a 16-year, heavily entrenched incumbent, and the people spoke,” she said on CNN.
Click through for more, though not a lot more. Being elected mayor is exactly how young, Democratic Socialist Bernard Sanders got his start in politics.
The Guardian – Michigan Republicans find no voter fraud and say Trump claims ‘ludicrous’
Quote – The Michigan Republican report released on Wednesday followed 28 hours of legislative hearings starring local and national pro-Trump conspiracy theorists such as former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani. The report labeled many of their claims “ludicrous” and called on the state Democratic attorney general to open investigations into those who may have profited from making false claims.
Click through for more.
The New Yorker – Mitch McConnell Warns That Voting Bill Would Bring U.S. to Brink of Democracy
Quote – Noting that the word “democracy” originated in ancient Greece, he vowed, “I will not sit idly by and watch a foreign form of government sneak across our border.”
Click through for straight news story.
Food for Thought
The United States of Hate Parts I and II
Juneteenth Dos And Don’ts for (White) People
Gov. Ron DeSantis Could Be Our Next Presidential Nightmare
Glenn Kirschner – Reuters: Will DOJ Defend Trump in Insurrection Lawsuits as it did in E. Jean Carroll Litigation?
Meidas Touch – These Trump Moments Brought Amy Siskind to Tears
Now This News – Obama Slams Republicans For Restricting Voting Rights
Robert Reich satire regarding amazon’s Prime Day
Robert Reich – The Bill Jeff Bezos Doesn’t Want You To Know About
Founders Sing – Who Are You?
Beau – Let’s talk about repealing the AUMF…. Good explanation of what it is and what is needed
Monologue: I, Q
Nikki Glaser: Comedy vs. Cancel Culture
24 Things You Don’t Know About Joe Manchin
New Rule: Getting It in the Nuts |