Wednesday, February 20, 2019

And another day of possibilities, voting ages, and cervical cancer comes to a close:

“At 70, if I could give my younger self one piece of advice, it would be to use the words “fuck off” much more frequently.” -- Helen Mirren

Socialism is gaining in popularity, and today’s capitalism is to blame. The Democratic Party has moved left, with some proudly embracing "socialist" as part of their political identity. But most of their ideas are hardly out of Karl Marx's playbook.

Former acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe: "I think it's possible" President Trump is a Russian asset.

Bernie Sanders is entering the 2020 race as a top contender who, along with Joe Biden, tops most early polls — far outpacing other Democratic candidates in support and name identification.

Oregon may lower the voting age to 16.

The Vatican has revealed that it maintains secret guidelines for priests who father children despite their vows of celibacy.

The Trump administration is planning to take back nearly $1 billion in grants to build California's high-speed rail network after the state's governor said he didn't see a path to complete the entire project.

Hate groups have increased by 30% in the past 4 years, reaching an all-time high, according to a report by the Southern Poverty Law Center.

Editor who wrote Klan editorial has penned countless racist, sexist, xenophobic pieces. Of course he has. Of course he has. Racism runs deep in this waste of flesh.

Chicago police have confirmed they are looking into the case as a potential hoax, and presenting evidence to a Cook County, Illinois, grand jury that Smollett filed a false police report — a felony.

Muslim terror attacks get 357 percent more media coverage than others: Study. Yeah, that’s a bunch of bullshit.

Illinois is officially getting a $15 minimum wage (in seven years).

Cervical cancer could be eliminated in most countries by 2100.

Trump is considering a fervent climate denier to lead a White House panel assessing climate change risk. See next story.

We're just 140 years away from creating a climate that caused a planet-wide extinction.

Coast Guard officer allegedly wanted to conduct a mass killing, had political and media hit list.

"Young blood" treatments to stop aging, disease are a "significant public health concern," FDA says.

NASA scientists have discovered that Saturn’s distinctive rings may have formed millions of years after the planet itself.

“After all, tomorrow is another day.” -- Margaret Mitchell

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

Until next time, my friends. Good night.