In this episode of the podcast, Sam Harris speaks with Benjamin Wittes about both volumes of the Mueller Report.
Benjamin Wittes is a legal journalist who focuses on issues of national security and law. He is a Senior Fellow in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution, where he is the Research Director in Public Law. Benjamin is also the cofounder of Lawfare, a blog devoted to discussion of U.S. national security choices, and a cohost of the Rational Security podcast. His books include The Future of Violence: Robots and Germs, Hackers and Drones—Confronting A New Age of Threat (coauthored with Gabriella Blum), Detention and Denial: The Case for Candor after Guantánamo, and Law and the Long War: The Future of Justice in the Age of Terror.
Interview:
Sunday, June 30, 2019
“Girlfriend, you are so on.” (Debate recap special!) (Pod Save America podcast)
Twenty Democratic candidates debate over the course of two nights in Miami, and Jon, Jon, Tommy, and Dan break down who helped themselves, who didn’t, and what comes next.
Interview:
https://crooked.com/podcast/girlfriend-you-are-so-on-debate-recap-special/
Interview:
https://crooked.com/podcast/girlfriend-you-are-so-on-debate-recap-special/
The End of Democracy (Opening Arguments podcast OA292)
Today’s rapid response episode breaks down the latest decisions from the Roberts court, including the ostensible “win” in Dep’t of Commerce v. Ross (the citizenship question case), and the crushing loss in Rucho v. Common Cause (the gerrymandering cases). Oh, and along the way we’ll also discuss the opioid crisis and the news that Robert Mueller will testify before the House Judiciary Committee. It’s going to be a long and wild ride, so strap in!
We begin by taking a quick trip to Yodel Mountain to discuss the significance and substance of the Congressional subpoena issued to Robert Mueller. What does it all mean? Listen and find out!
Then, it’s time to break down the theory and developments in State of Oklahoma v. Purdue Pharma, et al., CJ-2017-816, the case that’s at the forefront of the efforts to hold pharmaceutical companies responsible for their role in causing the opioid crisis in this country. Find out what a “public nuisance” is, whether manufacturing and selling opioids is one, why this case is important, and much, much more!
After all that, it’s time for the main event: breaking down the Supreme Court’s decisions in Ross and Rucho. Find out why Andrew thinks that John Roberts wrote the Ross opinion going the other way until the evidence broke regarding Thomas Hofeller, and how that means the entirety of the new game is: Shame Justice Roberts. (Oh, and also you’ll learn along the way that our democracy is screwed.)
After all that, it’s time for an all-new, all-awesome Thomas Takes The Bar Exam about strict liability and de-fanged venomous snakes. What madness transpires? Listen and find out, and then play along with #TTTBE on social media!
Interview:
https://openargs.com/oa292-the-end-of-democracy/
We begin by taking a quick trip to Yodel Mountain to discuss the significance and substance of the Congressional subpoena issued to Robert Mueller. What does it all mean? Listen and find out!
Then, it’s time to break down the theory and developments in State of Oklahoma v. Purdue Pharma, et al., CJ-2017-816, the case that’s at the forefront of the efforts to hold pharmaceutical companies responsible for their role in causing the opioid crisis in this country. Find out what a “public nuisance” is, whether manufacturing and selling opioids is one, why this case is important, and much, much more!
After all that, it’s time for the main event: breaking down the Supreme Court’s decisions in Ross and Rucho. Find out why Andrew thinks that John Roberts wrote the Ross opinion going the other way until the evidence broke regarding Thomas Hofeller, and how that means the entirety of the new game is: Shame Justice Roberts. (Oh, and also you’ll learn along the way that our democracy is screwed.)
After all that, it’s time for an all-new, all-awesome Thomas Takes The Bar Exam about strict liability and de-fanged venomous snakes. What madness transpires? Listen and find out, and then play along with #TTTBE on social media!
Interview:
https://openargs.com/oa292-the-end-of-democracy/
The Darker Side Of The Creation Museum (Hemant Mehta and Jessica Bluemke, The Friendly Athiest podast #276)
Please support the show at www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast
Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.
— This Christian writer thinks LGBTQ people get recognized 163 days a year. (0:29)
— A former staffer at Answers in Genesis has a lot of harsh words about her old employer… (6:22)
— … so does a former staffer at Liberty University. (16:13)
— Speaking of which, Jerry Falwell, Jr. thinks only business owners can have strong opinions about this administration’s handling of refugees. (20:00)
— A church’s Pride flag in a Chicago neighborhood was vandalized. (23:20)
— Surveys show we are becoming a less LGBTQ-friendly society. (25:16)
— An Alabama woman was shot and lost her pregnancy. Now she’s being charged with manslaughter. (32:28)
— An Alabama car dealership wants to give people a Bible, gun, and flag with every purchase. (36:04)
— A Florida library was forced to cancel its Pride Prom because of Christian bigots. (38:58)
— Tennessee will block people with online ordinations from officiating weddings. (45:38)
— West Virginia’s top Republican can’t decide when bigotry is okay. (54:03)
— Our president is a sexual predator. (57:35)
Interview:
https://soundcloud.com/friendly-atheist-podcast/ep-276-the-darker-side-of-the-creation-museum
— This Christian writer thinks LGBTQ people get recognized 163 days a year. (0:29)
— A former staffer at Answers in Genesis has a lot of harsh words about her old employer… (6:22)
— … so does a former staffer at Liberty University. (16:13)
— Speaking of which, Jerry Falwell, Jr. thinks only business owners can have strong opinions about this administration’s handling of refugees. (20:00)
— A church’s Pride flag in a Chicago neighborhood was vandalized. (23:20)
— Surveys show we are becoming a less LGBTQ-friendly society. (25:16)
— An Alabama woman was shot and lost her pregnancy. Now she’s being charged with manslaughter. (32:28)
— An Alabama car dealership wants to give people a Bible, gun, and flag with every purchase. (36:04)
— A Florida library was forced to cancel its Pride Prom because of Christian bigots. (38:58)
— Tennessee will block people with online ordinations from officiating weddings. (45:38)
— West Virginia’s top Republican can’t decide when bigotry is okay. (54:03)
— Our president is a sexual predator. (57:35)
Interview:
https://soundcloud.com/friendly-atheist-podcast/ep-276-the-darker-side-of-the-creation-museum
Democratic Debates Tackle Age, Race And A Tilt To The Left (Diane Rehm, On My Mind)
Twenty Democrats seeking their party’s presidential nomination took to the debate stage this week. Over two nights, we heard from the crowded field on health care and immigration, as well as gun control and how to make the economy “work for all Americans.”
Diane discusses who stood out, the state of the race, and what the debates revealed about the future of the Democratic party.
Interview:
https://dianerehm.org/shows/2019-06-28/democratic-debates-tackle-age-race-and-a-tilt-to-the-left
Diane discusses who stood out, the state of the race, and what the debates revealed about the future of the Democratic party.
Interview:
https://dianerehm.org/shows/2019-06-28/democratic-debates-tackle-age-race-and-a-tilt-to-the-left
Talk Heathen 03.25 with Jamie Boone & Matt Dillahunty
0:02:10 Josh: MO: Atheist: Black Holes Are Real But Crocoduck Is Cool
0:11:28 Juan: Los Angeles. CA: Theist: Finding Faith
0:41:16 Anthony: FL: Theist: Atheist and Theist Marriages, and Morals
1:07:45 Steve: AR: Atheist: The Relevant Story and a Weak Ass Pathetic God
1:27:34 Otangelo: Brazil: 6th-time caller: Theist: Onto the Path of Self-Deception
1:46:22 Nat: Houston, TX: Theist: He Wants Evidence That There is No God
2:01:02 Dave: PA: 2nd-time caller: Theist: To Be Less Courteous to Repeat Callers
2:14:54 Jeremiah: TX: Atheist: A Theory to Explain Belief in God/s
Interview:
https://youtu.be/QraLgPprJ6w
0:11:28 Juan: Los Angeles. CA: Theist: Finding Faith
0:41:16 Anthony: FL: Theist: Atheist and Theist Marriages, and Morals
1:07:45 Steve: AR: Atheist: The Relevant Story and a Weak Ass Pathetic God
1:27:34 Otangelo: Brazil: 6th-time caller: Theist: Onto the Path of Self-Deception
1:46:22 Nat: Houston, TX: Theist: He Wants Evidence That There is No God
2:01:02 Dave: PA: 2nd-time caller: Theist: To Be Less Courteous to Repeat Callers
2:14:54 Jeremiah: TX: Atheist: A Theory to Explain Belief in God/s
Interview:
https://youtu.be/QraLgPprJ6w
Atheist Experience 23.25 with Matt Dillahunty & Eric Murphy
The Atheist Experience episode 23.25 for June 16, 2019, with Matt Dillahunty and Eric Murphy. Viewer calls. Matt and Eric take calls.
4:45 RAO: WY: You Worship Your Own Virtues and Deify Them, Worship
18:58 Cory: NY: Do You Think God Owes You Proof?
23:35 Patrick: OH: Irrefutable Proof, “Acts 2:38 Experience”, Speaking in Tongues, Evolution
46:15 Ryan: FL: What Would Convince You That God Exists?, Slavery in the Bible
1:03:00 Dave: MO: Testimonial Evidence, Biblical Prophecies
1:16:25 Brandon: AZ: Slavery, Joseph’s Tomb Found
1:19:30 Drake: FL: Cult Deprogramming,
1:38:40 Adrian: TX: Examples of Creation, Design, How Do We Know God is an Option?
1:49:30 Traci: AR: The Power of Weather and God
Interview:
https://youtu.be/p1aj6uBl6SQ
4:45 RAO: WY: You Worship Your Own Virtues and Deify Them, Worship
18:58 Cory: NY: Do You Think God Owes You Proof?
23:35 Patrick: OH: Irrefutable Proof, “Acts 2:38 Experience”, Speaking in Tongues, Evolution
46:15 Ryan: FL: What Would Convince You That God Exists?, Slavery in the Bible
1:03:00 Dave: MO: Testimonial Evidence, Biblical Prophecies
1:16:25 Brandon: AZ: Slavery, Joseph’s Tomb Found
1:19:30 Drake: FL: Cult Deprogramming,
1:38:40 Adrian: TX: Examples of Creation, Design, How Do We Know God is an Option?
1:49:30 Traci: AR: The Power of Weather and God
Interview:
https://youtu.be/p1aj6uBl6SQ
Trump’s apparent ignorance of basic political terms is on full display overseas - The Washington Post: Analysis
Trump responded to a question about "Western-style democratic liberalism" by talking about California Democrats, and he didn't seem to know what "busing" was either.....
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/06/29/trumps-ignorance-basic-political-terms-is-full-display-overseas/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/06/29/trumps-ignorance-basic-political-terms-is-full-display-overseas/
Rather than defend democracy, Trump jokes with Putin - The Washington Post: Opinion
The U.S. president should stand up for freedom, not joke with an authoritarian about election interference and the "problem" of a free press.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/global-opinions/rather-than-defend-democracy-trump-jokes-with-putin/2019/06/28/d162d164-99bb-11e9-916d-9c61607d8190_story.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/global-opinions/rather-than-defend-democracy-trump-jokes-with-putin/2019/06/28/d162d164-99bb-11e9-916d-9c61607d8190_story.html
Trump rejects need for climate action at G-20: US has 'cleanest' water and air 'we've ever had' - The Hill
President Trump broke with the Group of 20 (G-20) nations on the need for climate change action on Saturday, saying the United States has the "cleanest water we have ever had."
https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/451021-trump-rejects-need-for-climate-action-at-g-20-us-has-the-cleanest
https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/451021-trump-rejects-need-for-climate-action-at-g-20-us-has-the-cleanest
Judge blocks Trump from using billions in military funds for border wall - The Hill
A federal judge on Friday issued a ruling blocking the Trump administration from tapping billions of dollars in military funds to construct a wall on the United States's southern border.
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/450987-judge-permanently-blocks-trump-from-using-billions-in-military-funds
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/450987-judge-permanently-blocks-trump-from-using-billions-in-military-funds
Chilling New Birtherism Slam Suddenly Surges Against Kamala Harris On Social Media - HuffPost
A new iteration of Donald Trump's racist and fallacious "birtherism" attack on former President Barack Obama is suddenly surging on social media, this time against Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.).The apparently bot-aided onslaught is claiming the senator doesn't represent U.S. blacks because her father was born in Jamaica. Harris, an American of both Jamaican and Indian descent, was born in Oakland, California. ....
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/kamala-harris-bot-twitter-birther_n_5d1692d1e4b07f6ca57d4fd8
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/kamala-harris-bot-twitter-birther_n_5d1692d1e4b07f6ca57d4fd8
Federal court rules that use of military funds for border wall is 'unlawful' - NBC News
The Trump administration had planned to access $2.5 billion in military funding to construct portions of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/federal-court-rules-use-military-funds-border-wall-unlawful-n1024881
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/federal-court-rules-use-military-funds-border-wall-unlawful-n1024881
Chris McDonald Says Detained Immigrants Are Not Entitled to Soap or Toothpaste - RWW News
Right-wing commentator Chris McDonald declares that detained immigrant children are not entitled to things like soap or toothpaste because "God doesn't pander to the lawless."
https://youtu.be/Ne3LxUeqxzQ
US poverty statistics ignore millions of struggling Americans - The Conversation US
In the US, poverty is measured by income level. But that measure misses many other aspects of poverty – like unemployment, poor health and a lack of health insurance.
https://theconversation.com/us-poverty-statistics-ignore-millions-of-struggling-americans-118321
https://theconversation.com/us-poverty-statistics-ignore-millions-of-struggling-americans-118321
Evangelicals are naked before the world - The Washington Post: Opinion
The religious right seems doomed to ride a receding cultural wave, and it is lashing out as a result.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/evangelicals-are-naked-before-the-world/2019/06/27/463e87b4-991a-11e9-8d0a-5edd7e2025b1_story.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/evangelicals-are-naked-before-the-world/2019/06/27/463e87b4-991a-11e9-8d0a-5edd7e2025b1_story.html
With new 'imposed contract,' Trump's EPA tries to neuter worker rights - Raw Story
The Trump administration continued its attacks on federal workers this week with a new "agreement" that would kneecap the power of unions representing EPA employees. ....
https://www.rawstory.com/2019/06/with-new-imposed-contract-trumps-epa-tries-to-neuter-worker-rights/
https://www.rawstory.com/2019/06/with-new-imposed-contract-trumps-epa-tries-to-neuter-worker-rights/
Ex-prosecutor explains why Trump feels like he can lie about Robert Mueller - Raw Story:
On Wednesday, former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara told CNN's Wolf Blitzer that Trump is everything he accuses special counsel Robert Mueller of being — and he feels confident in gaslighting the American people because he knows no one has the ability to challenge him on it. ....
https://www.rawstory.com/2019/06/ex-prosecutor-explains-why-trump-feels-like-he-can-lie-about-robert-mueller/
https://www.rawstory.com/2019/06/ex-prosecutor-explains-why-trump-feels-like-he-can-lie-about-robert-mueller/
U.S. states unsure how to halt online sales of abortion pills amid clinic crackdown - Reuters
American women faced with new restrictions on abortions passed by a dozen U.S. states this year are turning to abortion pills from foreign online suppliers, and the states say there is little they can do to stop it.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-abortion-pills/u-s-states-unsure-how-to-halt-online-sales-of-abortion-pills-amid-clinic-crackdown-idUSKCN1TS1AB
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-abortion-pills/u-s-states-unsure-how-to-halt-online-sales-of-abortion-pills-amid-clinic-crackdown-idUSKCN1TS1AB
The 7 Deadliest Career Mistakes - Forbes
It's the career mistakes that we don't know about and the things that we fail to do that end up having the most significant impact on our career. Here are seven of the deadliest career mistakes that you could be making and how to fix them.....
https://www.forbes.com/sites/nataliapeart/2019/06/26/the-7-deadliest-career-mistakes/#6ce752d069cf
https://www.forbes.com/sites/nataliapeart/2019/06/26/the-7-deadliest-career-mistakes/#6ce752d069cf
RWW News: Patrick Howley Says 'It's Very Clear' That Hillary Clinton Is a Satanist
Patrick Howley and Ann Vandersteel say that the NXIVM sex cult case proves that Hillary Clinton is a satanist.....
https://youtu.be/lPdOKMIahZ0
https://youtu.be/lPdOKMIahZ0
Saturday, June 29, 2019
Week In The News: Democratic Debates, Border Crisis Bill, SCOTUS Rulings, G-20 Summit (On Point)
An uproar builds over migrant children. The Democrats debate. The Supreme Court issues key rulings. The G-20 gathers. The roundtable is here.
Interview:
https://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2019/06/28/week-in-news-democratic-debates-border-crisis-scotus-g20-summit
Interview:
https://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2019/06/28/week-in-news-democratic-debates-border-crisis-scotus-g20-summit
Vox Sentences: Election security — a laughing matter - Vox
The Supreme Court will finally rule on DACA; Trump and Putin joke about Russia meddling in US elections.
https://www.vox.com/vox-sentences/2019/6/28/19154337/vox-sentences-election-security-trump-putin-g20
https://www.vox.com/vox-sentences/2019/6/28/19154337/vox-sentences-election-security-trump-putin-g20
America's High Ideals Aren't On Display At U.S. Detention Facilities
The President's Customs and Border Protection Commissioner resigned without giving an explanation. Stephen fills in the blanks....
https://youtu.be/YIVIH9ML23Y
https://youtu.be/YIVIH9ML23Y
‘The Taliban gave me toothpaste’: Former captives contrast U.S. treatment of child migrants - The Washington Post
The federal government told a panel of Ninth Circuit appellate judges last week that U.S. border detention facilities are “safe and sanitary,” as required by law, even though migrant children are denied soap, toothbrushes and dark places to sleep.
Judge William A. Fletcher called the position of Sarah Fabian, a senior attorney from the Office of Immigration Litigation, “inconceivable.”....
https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2019/06/25/taliban-gave-me-toothpaste-former-captives-contrast-us-treatment-child-migrants/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2019/06/25/taliban-gave-me-toothpaste-former-captives-contrast-us-treatment-child-migrants/
'We are in a mess': Karl Rove admits the GOP is only Trump's personality cult right now - Raw Story
Karl Rove, best known for his work as former President George W. Bush's top political strategist, made a surprising admission this week about the state of the Republican Party.
https://www.rawstory.com/2019/06/we-are-in-a-mess-karl-rove-admits-the-gop-is-only-trumps-personality-cult-right-now/
https://www.rawstory.com/2019/06/we-are-in-a-mess-karl-rove-admits-the-gop-is-only-trumps-personality-cult-right-now/
What US is doing to migrant children is an unspeakable disgrace - CNN: Kasich
Without delay, marshal this nation's resources to provide safe, humane conditions for children being held, while moving to get as many as possible out of detention and into the care of family members or other sponsors, writes John Kasich.....
https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/28/opinions/migrant-children-detained-unspeakable-disgrace-kasich/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/28/opinions/migrant-children-detained-unspeakable-disgrace-kasich/index.html
Biden fundraiser ditches him and warns others may too - POLITICO
The news comes one day after he delivered an uneven debate performance that provoked new doubts about his candidacy.
https://www.politico.com/story/2019/06/28/joe-biden-fundraising-2020-1389857
https://www.politico.com/story/2019/06/28/joe-biden-fundraising-2020-1389857
Trump accuses Democrats of inaction on border security hours after House passes funding bill - POLITICO
His attack against Democrats comes as his administration has faced withering criticism amid reports of poor treatment for migrants at detention facilities.
https://www.politico.com/story/2019/06/26/trump-border-security-bill-1382995
https://www.politico.com/story/2019/06/26/trump-border-security-bill-1382995
Trump says war with Iran would not involve ground troops or last long - The Washington Post
Gee, where have we heard that before?
After Supreme Court decision, Trump asks lawyers if census can be delayed - The Washington Post
President Trump said Thursday that he is seeking to delay the constitutionally mandated census to give administration officials time to come up with a better explanation for why it should include a citizenship question....
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-asks-lawyers-if-census-can-be-delayed-calls-supreme-court-decision-totally-ridiculous/2019/06/27/f6d0c23a-9902-11e9-916d-9c61607d8190_story.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-asks-lawyers-if-census-can-be-delayed-calls-supreme-court-decision-totally-ridiculous/2019/06/27/f6d0c23a-9902-11e9-916d-9c61607d8190_story.html
Jimmy Carter says a full investigation would show Trump lost in 2016 - POLITICO
'He was put into office because the Russians interfered on his behalf,' Carter said.
https://www.politico.com/story/2019/06/28/jimmy-carter-russia-investigation-trump-lost-1387634
https://www.politico.com/story/2019/06/28/jimmy-carter-russia-investigation-trump-lost-1387634
Harris Opens Up the Debate With a Zinger
The question was: How will Democrats pay for their proposals?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCgjTrcZEKM&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCgjTrcZEKM&feature=youtu.be
41 Republicans vote against Iran amendment, effectively blocking bill - CNN Politics
Senate Republicans tallied enough votes Friday morning to block a largely Democratic-backed amendment that would require President Donald Trump to get congressional approval before striking Iran militarily.....
https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/28/politics/iran-amendment-senate-republicans/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/28/politics/iran-amendment-senate-republicans/index.html
Federal debt set to rise over the coming decades to highest levels since World War II, CBO says - The Washington Post
A big part of the nation's fiscal future depends on whether Congress extends key parts of the 2017 GOP tax law.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/06/25/federal-debt-set-rise-over-coming-decades-highest-levels-since-world-war-ii-cbo-says/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/06/25/federal-debt-set-rise-over-coming-decades-highest-levels-since-world-war-ii-cbo-says/
These billionaires just made a surprising request to 2020 candidates: tax us more - Vox:
In an open letter, a group of 19 billionaires have called for a big wealth tax.
https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2019/6/25/18744218/billionaires-2020-candidates-wealth-tax-open-letter-elizabeth-warren
https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2019/6/25/18744218/billionaires-2020-candidates-wealth-tax-open-letter-elizabeth-warren
How many migrants show up for immigration court hearings? - The Washington Post
....The rate of no-shows is far below 90 percent, according to the Department of Justice’s most recent annual figures. When using the Justice Department’s preferred metric, 44 percent of migrants who were not in custody failed to show up for their court proceedings. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/06/26/how-many-migrants-show-up-immigration-court-hearings/
Bill Mitchell and Karyn Turk Dismiss Latest Sexual Assault Allegations Against Trump - RWW News
Bill Mitchell and Karyn Turk dismiss the various sexual assault allegations that have been made against Donald Trump on the grounds that "these women are unattractive."
https://youtu.be/TmTaG0ZUpRE
The Supernatural is Real! (and useless)
We like to talk about "the supernatural" as a distinct category of things, which some of us simply don't believe in. But what are we actually talking about when we say that something is "supernatural"? What makes a "supernatural" explanation different from an explanation we simply don't know yet?
https://youtu.be/xvXWF-07xnM
https://youtu.be/xvXWF-07xnM
How to turn off Google Maps’ many notifications - The Verge
There are 54 notifications turned on by default
https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/26/18760024/google-maps-notifications-android-turn-off-how-to
https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/26/18760024/google-maps-notifications-android-turn-off-how-to
The College Major Americans Regret Choosing the Most - Barron's
A new survey of nearly 250,000 Americans with at least a bachelor's degree found that two-thirds said that they had a major regret about their educational experience.
https://www.barrons.com/articles/college-major-regrets-51561558724
https://www.barrons.com/articles/college-major-regrets-51561558724
If You Want to Raise Good Kids, Harvard Researchers Suggest These 7 Tips - POPSUGAR
Every parent wants to raise a good kid — someone who is caring, understanding, polite, ethical — but your little ones can't do it alone; they need help and guidance from the adults in their lives. ....
https://www.popsugar.com/family/Raising-Caring-Kids-37852952
https://www.popsugar.com/family/Raising-Caring-Kids-37852952
Friday, June 28, 2019
US generates more electricity from renewables than coal for first time ever
Clean energy such as solar and wind provided 23% of US electricity generation during the month, compared with coal’s 20%, according to the Energy Information Administration.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/jun/26/energy-renewable-electricity-coal-power
House Democrats plan showdown with Senate over border aid - The Hill
The partisan showdown over a $4.5 billion border aid package rumbled on Thursday morning, as Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and House Democrats planned a vote on an amended proposal providing explicit protections to migrant children in the face of opposition from the White House and Senate Republicans.....
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/450656-house-democrats-plan-showdown-with-senate-over-border-aid
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/450656-house-democrats-plan-showdown-with-senate-over-border-aid
The Supreme Court just handed Republicans a huge political victory on partisan gerrymandering - CNN Politics
On Thursday, the Supreme Court showed how much difference who wins the presidency makes.
https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/27/politics/supreme-court-gerrymandering-citizenship-census/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/27/politics/supreme-court-gerrymandering-citizenship-census/index.html
Attorneys seek emergency court order to end ‘health and welfare crisis’ in migrant detention centers - The Washington Post
On behalf of child migrants, attorneys are seeking to hold the U.S. government in contempt for allegedly failing to follow the law and a court order.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/06/27/attorneys-seek-emergency-court-order-end-health-welfare-crisis-migrant-detention-centers/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/06/27/attorneys-seek-emergency-court-order-end-health-welfare-crisis-migrant-detention-centers/
Elizabeth Warren offers plan to make elections as secure as Fort Knox and expand voting - Daily Kos
Weak election security "is a national security threat," Sen. Elizabeth Warren wrote Tuesday, and "three years after a hostile foreign power literally attacked our democracy, we've done far too little to address it." Naturally, she has a plan for that, and for making it easier to vote. ....
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2019/6/25/1867185/-Elizabeth-Warren-offers-plan-to-make-elections-as-secure-as-Fort-Knox-and-expand-voting
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2019/6/25/1867185/-Elizabeth-Warren-offers-plan-to-make-elections-as-secure-as-Fort-Knox-and-expand-voting
Palestinian snub of Kushner's conference highlights failure of admin's outreach effort - CNN Politics
As the architects of the Trump administration's Palestinian-Israeli peace initiative meet in Bahrain to discuss the economic aspect of their plan — which aims to attract ideas and boost the Palestinian economy before they reveal their political blueprint at a later date — those who are supposed to benefit are absent.
https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/26/politics/kushner-palestinians-bahrain-conference/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/26/politics/kushner-palestinians-bahrain-conference/index.html
What the demise of NRATV says about conservatism today - The Washington Post: Opinion
The conservative media is an interlocking system that didn't need more culture war ranting.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/06/26/what-demise-nratv-says-about-conservatism-today/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/06/26/what-demise-nratv-says-about-conservatism-today/
Trump says 'tens of thousands' couldn't get into Orlando rally, contradicting local reports - The Hill
President Trump said Wednesday that there were "literally tens of thousands of people" who couldn't gain entry into his recent campaign launch rally in Orlando, contradicting reports from local media that noted just several dozen people standing outside the event last week.....
https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/450529-trump-says-tens-of-thousands-couldnt-get-into-orlando-rally
https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/450529-trump-says-tens-of-thousands-couldnt-get-into-orlando-rally
Top NRA executive resigns amid extortion allegations - The Hill
A top executive at the National Rifle Association (NRA) resigned amid extortion allegations, ABC News reported Wednesday.
https://thehill.com/homenews/450452-top-nra-executive-resigns-amid-extortion-allegations
https://thehill.com/homenews/450452-top-nra-executive-resigns-amid-extortion-allegations
Numbers for Mac - 2019 Tutorial 🤓
Numbers for Mac - 2019 Tutorial. Today I'm showing you the most important features built into Apple's Numbers. This is a great alternative to Microsoft Excel and it comes free with every Mac!
https://youtu.be/-XCkLnIPaL4
Protesting the Make America Straight Again Conference
The Make America Straight Again Conference held by the New Independent Fundamental Baptists (NIFB) - a hate group that advocates for the death of LGBT members was in Orlando, Florida last weekend. Their conference was held during pride month on the anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting. This is a recap of our peaceful protest of the NIFB's MASA conference. ....
https://youtu.be/i-0XXRfDWNU
https://youtu.be/i-0XXRfDWNU
Thursday, June 27, 2019
GOP rep: Children are free to leave migrant camps at 'any time' - The Hill
Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Texas) on Monday said that migrant children at a facility in Texas are "free to leave at any time" but don't because they are receiving good care.
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/450160-gop-rep-children-are-free-to-leave-migrant-camps-at-any-time
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/450160-gop-rep-children-are-free-to-leave-migrant-camps-at-any-time
TSA to send hundreds of workers to southern border to enforce immigration policies - The Hill:
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will reportedly send hundreds of employees who normally work airport security to the southern border to help in the enforcement of immigration policies.
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/450303-tsa-to-send-hundreds-of-workers-to-southern-border-to-enforce
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/450303-tsa-to-send-hundreds-of-workers-to-southern-border-to-enforce
The 36 most shocking lines from Donald Trump's interview with The Hill - CNN Politics
On Monday, President Donald Trump sat down for an interview with The Hill newspaper in the Oval Office.
https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/25/politics/donald-trump-the-hill-interview/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/25/politics/donald-trump-the-hill-interview/index.html
Trump Attacks Mueller, Repeating False Accusations
The agreement for Robert S. Mueller III to testify on Capitol Hill materialized after weeks of phone calls and meetings between House Democratic staff and associates of Mr. Mueller, who made clear his reluctance to enter the political war surrounding his investigation.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/26/us/politics/trump-mueller-testimony.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
Hope Hicks Implicates Jared Kushner in Lying About Trump-Russia Contacts — Mother Jones
Don't forget the lying. Despite the debates over the extent of the contacts between Donald Trump's 2016 campaign and Russia, over the allegations that the president obstructed justice, and over the issue of whether Congress ought to impeach him, special counsel Robert Mueller's report reached an indisputable conclusion that Trump, his aides, and his family lied often and profoundly about their interactions with Russia during the 2016 election. ...
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2019/06/hope-hicks-implicates-jared-kushner-in-lying-about-trump-russia-contacts/
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2019/06/hope-hicks-implicates-jared-kushner-in-lying-about-trump-russia-contacts/
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