“Everybody knows that the world is full of stupid people.” -- The Refreshments
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 14-7 to approve legislation aimed at protecting special counsel Mueller. Four Republicans joined the Democrats in support.
Ronny Jackson withdraws as VA secretary nominee. As usual, all the best people.
Trump Acknowledges Michael Cohen Represented Him In Stormy Daniels Payment. Um, didn’t he originally say he knew nothing about it?
Why Kanye West’s Pro-Trump tweets are a real threat. “The conservative movement has never had an advocate as cool as Kanye West and many should be alarmed...When you wear that hat [MAGA], you are aligning yourself with the man who wants to deport immigrants who have done nothing but pursue a better life; to bar trans people from serving in our military; to subject gay, bi and queer people to legally protected prejudices of all variances; to subject black people to harsher realities in every facet of our lives; to deny women autonomy over their own bodies. Worse, you are joining the likes of the tiki-torch–clutching white supremacists who stormed Charlottesville in the promotion of what that hat and the man behind it symbolizes.” Said, perfectly.
Starved, sexually assaulted, enslaved. Unaccompanied immigrant children have been sent to homes where they are exploited and a US Senate panel found government policy is delaying moves that could protect them. Health and Human Services says it lost track of 1,475 migrant children. Did they fall into the hands of human traffickers? To some, these kids are thought of as “lesser” because they’re immigrants. It makes it easier to not care about them.
In Colorado and Arizona, waves of outraged teachers are protesting at the state capitols to press their demands.
Bill Cosby guilty on all three counts.
Two women accuse former NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw of sexual misconduct.
At least 11,800 people now serving in the military have a spouse or family member facing deportation, according to data from American Families United, a group that advocates for the families.
The first national memorial to the victims of lynching in the United States opens today in Montgomery, Alabama. Never forget the horrors of humanity’s past, or else we’re doomed to repeat them.
Golden State Killer suspect was tracked down through genealogy websites.
The latest survey of autism in U.S. kids shows big variations from one state to another but add to evidence that autism is becoming steadily more common. Awareness alone can’t count for the increase, researchers say.
CNN's Sanjay Gupta takes unusual step of urging Attorney General Jeff Sessions to change his mind on his opposition to medical marijuana.
Amazon Prime is increasing to $119.
Trump warns other nations not to undermine a joint North American bid to host the World Cup in 2026.
Remember, American football is horrible sport...and the NFL is a horrible league. Stop supporting it.
“Education is the foundation upon which we build our future.” -- Christine Gregoire
Life’s short. Live, love, create, and help others.
Until next time, my friends. Good night.
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