Altho this article is obviously written in the context of all of our older politicians, it's also highly relevant for anyone who's getting older. Some are more paranoid than others about their minds turning to mush, depending on family history and observable symptoms. But anyone with even a touch of introspection is well aware that … Continue reading Testing the President’s cognitive decline
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Why the census matters to YOU
This video by John Oliver is fun to watch, often laughable, but also explains clearly why every individual living in the United States should participate. The citizenship question is gone which means fear should no longer be a factor. Everyone should now WANT to participate tho for themselves and their neighbors. The census is a … Continue reading Why the census matters to YOU
Which Democratic candidate’s views are closest to yours?
This 10-question quiz highlights the differences in positions between the Democratic candidates so that you can focus on the individuals whose views may best match yours. It's certainly not comprehensive and it's definitely simplistic, but all guidance is helpful these days. https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/politics/policy-2020/quiz-which-candidate-agrees-with-me/
Border searchs of smart phones allowable only if there’s suspicion of a crime
https://www.wsj.com/articles/judge-limits-phone-searches-at-u-s-borders-11573603036?mod=hp_lista_pos2 Judge Limits Phone Searches at U.S. Borders Federal agents must have reasonable suspicion of a crime before examining electronic devices at airports, other crossings The U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in court papers that it conducted around 33,300 device searches in fiscal year 2018 while processing hundreds of millions of international travelers. Photo: … Continue reading Border searchs of smart phones allowable only if there’s suspicion of a crime
What would members of the military prefer to hearing “thank you for your service”?
The suggestions are excellent. "Thank you for your service" sounds mechanical these days. Why not ask them where they served, what they did, and where they're from? https://www.newsweek.com/veterans-thank-you-service-veterans-day-support-1470776 VETERANS 'UNCOMFORTABLE' WITH 'THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE,' ASK FOR MORE CIVILIAN SUPPORT THIS VETERANS DAY BY TAREQ HADDAD ON 11/9/19 AT 6:52 AM EST00:39 Almost half of U.S. … Continue reading What would members of the military prefer to hearing “thank you for your service”?
Weather Channel becoming proactive on climate crisis
This is good news. If anybody has the ear of almost anyone I tersred in weather (and climate), it’s the Weather Channrl. About time they flexed their muscles for the benefit of their viewers. https://apple.news/AlUV4vUDmTPumMvQIkWd0eA Television's Weather Channel wades into climate debate NEW YORK (AP) – The Weather Channel is moving beyond cold fronts and … Continue reading Weather Channel becoming proactive on climate crisis
Preserve encryption or lose privacy
Edward Snowden is a man who's made a difference and always has something vital to say about the relationship of government to its people. He's also recently published a memoir "Permanent Record." https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/oct/15/encryption-lose-privacy-us-uk-australia-facebook Surveillance Without encryption, we will lose all privacy. This is our new battleground Edward Snowden The US, UK and Australia are taking … Continue reading Preserve encryption or lose privacy
Political campaigns have added smartphone tracking to their repertoire
The key is to turn off your smartphone's tracking (instructions below). https://www.wsj.com/articles/political-campaigns-track-cellphones-to-identify-and-target-individual-voters-11570718889 Political Campaigns Know Where You’ve Been. They’re Tracking Your Phone. Voter targeting has grown more invasive with location data that apps can transmit from cellphones President Trump at a rally in Fayetteville, N.C., last month. kevin lamarque/Reuters SaveShare Text 127 By Sam Schechner, … Continue reading Political campaigns have added smartphone tracking to their repertoire
The #MeToo movement has made women more aware of assumptions
Women have historically simply taken it for granted that they would be asked to do the grunt work in addition to their regular job regardless of their position. Altho the #metoo movement has undoubtedly surprised many men (and women) by reframing casual assumptions made, it's also made women far more aware that there's simply no … Continue reading The #MeToo movement has made women more aware of assumptions
Greta Thunberg is the anti-Trump
This is a fine article contrasting the two people who really couldn't be much more of polar opposites. Greta thinks globally, in terms of right or wrong, has empathy, relies on science, tells the truth, and lives her principles. Trump? Well.... She could not have appeared at a better time. https://www.newyorker.com/news/our-columnists/greta-thunberg-is-the-anti-trump Greta Thunberg Is the … Continue reading Greta Thunberg is the anti-Trump
Better read the Edward Snowden memoir quickly — the U.S. government is trying to suppress it
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/sep/17/edward-snowden-memoir-us-government-lawsuit? Edward Snowden US government files civil lawsuit against Snowden over publication of memoir Suit contends whistleblower published Permanent Record ‘in violation of non-disclosure agreements’ with both CIA and NSA Tom McCarthy in New York and David Smith in Washington Tue 17 Sep 2019 15.22 EDT First published on Tue 17 Sep 2019 14.04 EDT The US … Continue reading Better read the Edward Snowden memoir quickly — the U.S. government is trying to suppress it
Update to the growing list of environmental rules being rolled back under Trump
This list has been updated to August 29, 2019. This is the substance of why so many people object to this administration. Sure there are issues of coarseness, wilful destruction of our system of law, racism and opposition to diversity of all types, and more. Those are dreadful but the actions below will be almost … Continue reading Update to the growing list of environmental rules being rolled back under Trump
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