Friday, May 25, 2018

Friday, May 25, 2018

And another long day, complete with a school shooting, a well deserved and long-awaited arrest, and more horrible people than usual making the list tonight, comes to an agonizing close:

“Let it go, this too shall pass.” -- OK Go

Trump lawyer met Russian oligarch at Trump Tower 11 days before inauguration.

The Unbearable Whiteness of NFL Ownership. At least 70% of NFL players are black. There are no African American team owners. And the NFL Players Union wasn’t even consulted regarding the kneeling policy. That’s bullshit. Stop watching the NFL. Your time is much too valuable to support such a horrible organization.

The free speech debate often centers on college protests and social media "mobs." But the rich and powerful largely control the flow of information in America.

EPA: Pruitt spent $3.5 million on security during first year in office. Scott Pruitt is a horrible person.

McConnell said if a Supreme Court vacancy were to happen this year, he would work to fill the seat before the midterm elections. Mitch McConnell is a horrible person.

Former acting Attorney General Sally Yates says President Trump's pressure on the Department of Justice is "a step beyond dangerous.”

US Customs and Border Protection has released a slightly different account of a border agent's fatal shooting of an undocumented migrant in Texas, raising new questions about what actually happened. The initial report was that migrants attacked with “blunt objects” but later in the day changed it to the group “rushed” the officer after ignoring orders to get on the ground. Hmmmm.

Here’s How the Government Managed to Lose Track of 1,500 Migrant Children. This is unacceptable and should piss you off.

The head of the Border Patrol union says Trump's National Guard plan has been one giant mess.

Trump administration has cut a deal with China's ZTE.

Federal prisons director resigns amid Kushner, Sessions infighting on prison reform.

Indiana middle school shooting leaves teacher, student injured; suspect in custody.

15 people injured after a bomb explosion at restaurant in Mississauga, Canada.

Walmart is paying $20 billion to shareholders. With that money, it could boost wages to more than $15 an hour.

Harvey Weinstein is arrested. Good. Nothing but a poor excuse for a human being.

Weinstein's lawyer at the courthouse today: "Mr. Weinstein casting couch in Hollywood was not invented by Harvey Weinstein." Really? That’s your defense? His lawyer is a horrible person, too. (Yes, I know this is about whether a crime was committed or not, but quite frankly, the “casting couch” should be a crime.)

Rohrabacher says he's fine with housing discrimination against gay people. Dana Rohrabacher is a horrible person.

ACA premiums to rise an average of 15% next year, says CBO. Thank a Republican.

In an Iraqi village, a little girl hides skin disease from neighbours. Wow.

As a teen, Emily Joy was abused by a church youth leader. Now she’s leading a movement to change evangelical America.

U.S. proposes scrapping program aimed at attracting foreign entrepreneurs. You know, because they’re foreigners.

Dozens of American newspapers aren't available online in Europe anymore because of the EU's new data privacy law.

Brazil authorizes army to clear trucker protest.

Fiat Chrysler recalls 4.8 million vehicles, tells drivers don't use cruise control.

Blaming dating apps for the rise of STDs is just the latest form of sex panic.

At least 52 people in Utah were poisoned by fake cannabis oil.

Arizona Moves to Alter Wording About Evolution in Education. What a disappointing state.

“History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce.” -- Karl Marx

Life’s short. Live, love, create, and help others.

Until next time, my friends. Good night.

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