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Why is NY Governor Cuomo Delaying to Sign 2 Bills with Overwhelming Bipartisan Support to Protect Families?
The N.Y. State Central Register Reform Bill seeks to protect families by raising the state’s unusually low standard of evidence for listing parents on a state abuse and neglect registry, and reducing the economic impact of being listed. In 2018, more than 47,000 cases were added to the database, which is visible to potential employers. Parents are often listed even if no court action has been taken against them and remain on the registry—regardless of the severity of the accusation against them—until their child reaches age 28. The bill would require a “preponderance of evidence,” ... more »
Ukrainian Gas Executive Cooperating in US Probe of Giuliani
Federal prosecutors are planning to interview an executive with Ukraine's state-owned gas company as part of an ongoing probe into the business dealings of Rudy Giuliani and two of his Soviet-born business associates.
Let Science Students Handle Doubt and Diversity
Jerry Ravetz writes at Nature Stop the science training that demands ‘don’t ask’. Jerry Ravetz is an associate fellow at the Institute for Science, Innovation and Society, University of Oxford, UK.Excerpts In italics with my bolds and images. It’s time to trust students to handle doubt and diversity in science. As a child, I realized […]
It's Now The Time For A Massive U.S. Navy Base In Australia?
Image: Flickr / Official U.S. Navy Imagery *National Interest*:* It's Time for a Massive U.S. Navy Base in Australia* Today the time has come to expand and deepen the transpacific relationship beyond periodic U.S. Marine deployments and air-force exercises. Some ideas are worth broaching even when it’s plain no one will act on them instantly, in whole, or even in part. They make sense even when vagaries of politics or strategy may rule out implementing them. They force people to think—and on occasion, the times catch up with the idea. Case in point: back in 2011 my wingman Toshi Yo... more »
"Dow Falters at 28,000"
*"Dow Falters at 28,000"* by Brian Maher "Like an overreached army that has outraced its supply lines... the vulnerable Dow Jones was beaten back beneath 28,000 today. By late morning it retreated to 27,900, under a sharp and withering fire. It recaptured some ground to end the day at 27,934. The S&P also fell back under bearish counterattack - but less so, losing only two points on the day. Like the Dow Jones, the index is similarly vulnerable. The S&P recently attained fresh record highs on four of eight trading days. But on six of those eight days - MarketWatch informs us - more... more »
Is Impeachment Exposing Crimes or Policy Differences?
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] The impeachment saga continued with the testimony of Vindland, Williams, Volker and Morrison, but it did not take a fresh turn today. The impeachment saga did not take a fresh turn today. Instead, the testimony of the witnesses demonstrated that policy differences continue to becloud the hearings, obscuring the legitimate right of an American president to decree what policy should be toward a foreign nation. Despite the incessant efforts of congressional Democrats to tar Donald Trump with illegal actions, they failed to sho... more »
Meet Britain's Deadly Nuclear Missile Submarines
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Europe* [image: By Photo: LA(phot) Mez Merrill/MOD, OGL v1.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=26872485] A powerful deterrent. *Key point:* A sea-based nuclear strike capability is vital for a second strike. The United Kingdom maintains a fleet of four ballistic missile submarines with the ability to devastate even the largest of countries. This fleet came into being after its ally, the United States, canceled a key weapon system that would have been the cornerstone of London’s nuclear arsenal. Fifty years later, the UK’s missile submar... more »
Chinese Recruitment Operation Targets U.S. Universities: Senate Report
*Luke Rosiak* *Politics, Americas* [image: A protester walks at the occupied campus of the Chinese University in Hong Kong, China, November 13, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter] China is interested in military and technology talent. *A Chinese strategy called the “Thousand Talents Plan” (TPP) has recruited 7,000 researchers, including Nobel laureates, a bipartisan Senate report found.* - *“Thousand Talents Plan” (TPP) has recruited thousands of academics to bring research from abroad to support its military and technology efforts.* - *Some of the TPP contacts ... more »
Clinton Foundation Continues Downward Spiral
*Andrew Kerr* *Politics, Americas* [image: Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Hillary Clinton looks at Republican U.S. presidential nominee Donald Trump as he speaks during the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation dinner in New York, U.S. October 20, 2016. REUTERS/Carlos Barria] It's been years since Hillary lost the election. The Clinton Foundation’s revenue dropped to a 16-year low in 2018 and reported a third-straight year of losses, a trend that began in 2016 when Hillary Clinton was defeated by President Donald Trump. The Clinton Foundation reported $30.7 million in revenu... more »
Google-Funded Conservative Think Tank Bashes Hawley's Data Push
*Chris White* *Politics, Americas* [image: FILE PHOTO: The Google logo is displayed outside the company offices in New York, U.S., June 4, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo] The group's funding isn't in the report. A think tank that routinely criticizes Sen. Josh Hawley for railing against big tech failed to disclose its Google backing in a report Tuesday hitting the senator’s fight against the Silicon Valley giant. The Missouri Republican’s attempt to amend a 1990s-era law providing internet companies broad immunity from being sued for content others post on their websi... more »
"Economic Market Snapshot PM 11/19/19"
Updated frequently as available. ◆ PM 11/19/19: Gregory Mannerino, "The One Thing Which Could Cause Stocks To NOSEDIVE" - https://www.traderschoice.net/ ◆ *MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary *CNN Market Data:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ *CNN Fear And Greed Index:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/ ◆ *Buffett Indicator: Where Are We with Market Valuations?* "As of 2019-11-19 (updates daily): The Stock Market is Significantly Overvalued. Based on historical ratio of total market cap over GDP (currently at 146.4... more »
Who’s Who appearing before Adam Schiff – Gordon Sondland
Deposition By Gordon Sondland, U.S. Ambassador To The European Union Schiff released the deposition given behind closed doors by Gordon Sondland, the U.S. ambassador to the European Union. Sondland, a business leader and donor to President Trump, has been described as central to Trump’s strategy to pressure Ukraine’s government this year. –##– Who is Ambassador Gordon Sondland? Gordon Sondland’s parents were German Jews who escaped just before Hitler began his Jewish genocide. They came to the U.S. by way of Uruguay in 1953 according to Fortune Magazine. Sondland’s wife is wealthy i... more »
Why is NY Governor Cuomo Delaying to Sign 2 Bills with Overwhelming Bipartisan Support to Protect Families?
The N.Y. State Central Register Reform Bill seeks to protect families by raising the state’s unusually low standard of evidence for listing parents on a state abuse and neglect registry, and reducing the economic impact of being listed. In 2018, more than 47,000 cases were added to the database, which is visible to potential employers. Parents are often listed even if no court action has been taken against them and remain on the registry—regardless of the severity of the accusation against them—until their child reaches age 28. The bill would require a “preponderance of evidence,” ... more »
ISIS Prisoners In Syria All Want To Go To Turkey
“Turkey let all of these jihadis cross its border into Syria, and now, Turkey is giving [ISIS] the chance to start again.” Read @lindseysnell’s report from an ISIS prison and the al-Hol camp in Northeast Syria: https://t.co/U855qlqXTc pic.twitter.com/RBGJwlxayW — The Investigative Journal (@TIJournalism) November 18, 2019 *Lindsey Snell, The Investigative Journal*: *“They All Want to go to Turkey:” Northeast Syria’s ISIS Prisoner Crisis* Since Turkey launched Operation “Peace Spring,” in October, assaulting several cities in Northeastern Syria with airstrikes and a ground offensi... more »
Johnson V Corbyn: The Verdict
Tweeting yesterday, Guido Fawkes lamented that while the Tories are down in the polls on the same period during the last election, Labour is gathering momentum. Far from killing Jeremy Corbyn's chances, so far Boris Johnson's shown an inability to seal the deal. The opposition were supposed to be hopelessly divided, and with the semi-capitulation of Nigel Farage, getting a majority was supposed to be a formality. And yet here we are, as uncertain this time as last time. The head-to-head format plays to the political dominance of the two parties. No chance of a third party interlope... more »
"The Moment Of Most Profound Doubt..."
"Isn't it the moment of most profound doubt that gives birth to new certainties? Perhaps hopelessness is the very soil that nourishes human hope; perhaps one could never find sense in life without first experiencing its absurdity." - Vaclav Havel
Did ‘Shark Tank’ Endorse a Keto Diet Pill?
Nobody would ever lie in an ad for a diet product, right?
Did President Trump Pardon Fort Hood Shooter ‘Nidal Hassan’?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Long day's journey into toothache!
*TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2019Could someone buy Castor an ice cream?:* We're afraid that we've spent the bulk of the day watching the bulk of the hearings. Our principal finding: Watching Steve Castor interview *anyone* is a deeply painful experience. That may well be part of the plan. Several days of this punishment lie ahead. We may be forced to rethink our approach.
Aldi Set To Replace 12.5 Million Single Use Plastic Bags With Compostable Bags
*Luke Miller* - Aldi is going green with its commitment to replace 12.5 million single-use plastic bags with compostable bags.
Joe Biden Comes Out Against Legalizing “Gateway Drug” Cannabis
*Elias Marat* - During a town hall in Las Vegas, Biden came out strongly against the federal legalization of cannabis.
Impeach the Government: Rogue Agencies Have Been Abusing Their Powers for Decades
*John W. Whitehead* - By all means, let’s talk about impeachment.
Adam Schiff is using the circular sourcing lie again
The dishonest FBI cited news stories as confirmation of parts of the Steele dossier. It turned out that the reporter who wrote those stories did so based on information given to him by Steele. It's an old con; try and make a Big Lie look credible by pretending there are independent sources. Well Adam Schiff lies lying so much he's using the same scam on us. Republican Jim Jorden asked Vindman who else he told about the Ukraine telephone call. Adam Schiff, who says he doesn't know who the "whistleblower" is, told Vindman to not answer the question because they didn't want to revea... more »
It’s Time to Give Critical Thought to Disaggregating the Term “MSIs”
There is a tendency in academia as well as in the media to compound all of the institution types that fall under the Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) designation into one category. Amalgamating all eight MSIs into one classification, fails to delineate the differences between these distinct institutions and can offer an erroneous image of these institutions and the students they serve.
Following $5 Million Gift, Sweet Briar College Looks to Expand its Top Scholarship
Sweet Briar College, a private women’s liberal arts college in Virginia, plans to “significantly expand” its Presidential Scholars Program — the school’s highest scholarship award — following a $5 million gift from an anonymous donor. The invitation-only scholarship, which offers full and partial tuition to students with outstanding academic achievements, is currently awarded to 30 […]
North Carolina A&T Receives Endowment For Study Abroad Scholarships
Study abroad programs will be available to more students at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University with the help of the H. Michael Weaver Endowment in International Programs. The $1.5 million endowment from the Weaver Foundation will go toward scholarships for students to who may not be able to afford the costs associated with […]
VSU President’s Contract Extended Until 2024
Virginia State University (VSU) President Dr. Makola M. Abdullah’s contract was extended until June 30, 2024 after a recent Board of Visitors vote. His original contract was set to expire June 2021. Under Abdullah’s leadership, VSU received the school’s first Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation for the Summerseat project, several academic buildings have undergone renovations, […]
$3 Million in Grants Helps Morehouse, Spelman, and Prairie View Invest in Faculty Development
Three prominent historically Black colleges and universities, Morehouse College, Spelman College and Prairie View A&M University, plan to invest more money in faculty development after receiving several grants totaling $3 million from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the Rockefeller Foundation. The grants come at a time when the […]
The first charges over Jeffrey Epstein's death have been laid. Here's what could happen next
Two prison guards are charged in relation to the death of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but this is likely to be just the beginning, with the US Attorney-General declaring the case is not over and a legal expert saying Prince Andrew is "vulnerable to extradition".
Is tech entrepreneur Mike Cannon-Brookes correct about Australia's emissions?
Tech entrepreneur Mike Cannon-Brookes says Australia emits more than 5 per cent of the world's carbon emissions when fossil fuel exports are taken into account. RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.
Arsonist targets community Christmas tree
Police are on the hunt for the grinch who tried to burn down a community Christmas tree in the West Australian mining city of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
155-year-old deli saw off the arrival of supermarkets, but will finally close its doors
A deli that began its life as a post office in 1864 will close its doors on Friday, with the owners struggling to afford renovations required by tougher council regulations.
US retailers not feeling pre-Christmas cheer, rattling Wall Street; ASX falls
The Dow Jones retreats from early gains after heavyweight retailers Home Depot and Kohl's cut their forecasts. The Australian share market opens sharply lower in response.
Meet the Surf Witches gaining confidence in numbers at 'blokey' beaches
Self-described Surf Witches find their place in what they say is a male-dominated surf culture at some Gold Coast beaches.
'I was saved by mushrooms': One woman's unlikely path out of grief
The sudden death of her husband plunged Long Litt Woon into grief. She was "in chaos, in a huge mess" — but when she started to learn about mushroom foraging, a "new world opened".
Competing as the gender with which you identify can have real ramifications
Keen powerlifter Beau Driscoll needs to take testosterone as part of his transition, but the hormone is banned in some competitions because it's considered performance-enhancing.
Fire burning out of control on SA's Yorke Peninsula, residents told to seek shelter
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An emergency warning is issued for a fire on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula, as catastrophic fire danger conditions remain in place for seven of the state's districts.
Live: NSW Now: Hunt for man who attacked 84yo, new strip-search inquiry
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*MORNING BRIEFING: *Police will launch an appeal for information over a brutal attack on an elderly woman in her home in north Sydney, and the NSW police watchdog is to investigate claims of strip-searching of minors at a festival in February.
Coal exporter heads for record figures while working to keep Novocastrians onside
One of Newcastle's main coal loaders is heading for a record year of tonnage through the world's largest coal export port as it weathers criticism about its product.
Muttonbirding on Big Dog: Exhibition explores origins of pioneering family
Commercial muttonbirding is restricted to Tasmania's Indigenous community, but a new exhibition explores the origin of the hunting practise and its pioneering families.
President Trump Holds Cabinet Meeting – Video and Transcript…
Earlier today President Trump held a cabinet meeting while allowing a press availability for comments to media. [Video and Transcript Below] . [Transcript] – THE PRESIDENT: Well, I want to start by saying that, Rick, you’ve been very special. You’re … Continue reading →
Study: Most Americans Want More Illegals Deported; Deporting All Would Save $622 BILLION
[image: study-most-americans-want-more-illegals-deported-deporting-all-would-save-622-billion] Most citizens want to see an increase in illegal-alien deportations, according to a new survey. In news that will please open-borders types, however, the research also finds that an even larger majority wants a “path to citizenship” for the estimated 22.1 million illegals present in our nation.
Pro-life Groups Challenge New York Law Forcing Them to Hire Pro-abortion Employees
[image: pro-life-groups-challenge-new-york-law-forcing-them-to-hire-pro-abortion-employees] Pro-life organizations are suing to overturn a New York law that they claim will force them to hire people who disagree with their mission.
White House Official Sues Politico, Claims Conspiracy With Schiff to Leak Fake Info
[image: white-house-official-sues-politico-claims-conspiracy-with-schiff-to-leak-fake-info] White House official Kash Patel filed a lawsuit claiming that *Politico* knowlingly published false information with Representative Adam Schiff's help to advance the impeachment of President Trump.
Sexual Assault Charges Dropped Against WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange, But He Still Faces Extradition to U.S.
[image: sexual-assault-charges-dropped-against-wikileaks-founder-julian-assange-but-he-still-faces-extradition-to-u-s] The original sexual-assault charge against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been dropped owing to lack of evidence, but he still faces extradition to the United States on espionage charges.
Professor’s Lawsuit in Oklahoma Illustrates the Liberal Bias of American Universities
[image: professor-s-lawsuit-in-oklahoma-illustrates-the-liberal-bias-of-american-universities] Lawsuit alleges that support for President Trump was punished at Oklahoma State University, for simply working for the Trump administration.
Epstein’s Guards Arrested, Charged in Six-count Fraud Indictment
[image: epstein-s-guards-arrested-charged-in-six-count-fraud-indictment] The two guards who were supposed to keep an eye on Wall Street financier Jeffrey Epstein surfed the Internet and slept at their post, and have thus been arrested.
"Stalinism on Steroids"
*"Stalinism on Steroids"* By Chris Scott "A few weeks ago in this space, I recounted a gloomy winter night in Shanghai. Instead of the Bible, a hotel catering to local Chinese kept copies of George Orwell’s "1984" in the bedside table drawers. The seemingly small detail was a depressing reminder of the big hopes of a more open and free society that many Chinese held on to over the past few decades. It’s impossible to understate how decisively those hopes have been dashed. Fires rage in Hong Kong because the people there know full well that Mainland China is fast becoming the first... more »
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy Says His Country Is ‘Sick’ Of U.S. Impeachment Drama
Ukraine President Zelensky: "I think everybody in Ukraine is so tired about Burisma." pic.twitter.com/26TglO4ymI — The Hill (@thehill) November 19, 2019 *France 24:* *Zelensky says Ukraine getting 'tired' of Trump scandal* Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that his country is "tired" of questions related to the Trump scandal, amid a critical week of public impeachment hearings in Washington. "We have our country, we have our independence, we have our own problems," he complained after a press conference in Kiev with visiting Czech prime minister Andrej Babis.... more »
Epstein Jail Guards Charged with Falsifying Records
Guards Tova Noel and Michael Thomas were accused in a grand jury indictment of neglecting their duties by failing to check on Jeffrey Epstein for nearly eight hours.
Was Will Smith ‘Diagnosed With a Life-Threatening Disease’?
A YouTube channel used a clickbait headline to spread misinformation about the actor.
"Executive Order 6102 Led to the Fall of America’s Money System"
*"Executive Order 6102 Led to the Fall of America’s Money System"* By Bill Bonner "*Maria’s Note:* Maria Bonaventura here, managing editor of the Diary. Bill is on his way back to America to spend Thanksgiving with his family. So today, we share a story every Diary reader should know about how the feds first opened the floodgates of money-printing… Today, we woke up with a disagreeable headache… and a depressing hypothesis: The Supreme Court has been derelict in its duty for the last 80 years. For years, the Court has looked the other way as the feds robbed one class of citizen (or... more »
Hong Kong Police Surround Last Holdouts At Polytechnic University
*The Guardian:* *Hong Kong university standoff nears end as 50 protesters remain* Most of those left are searching for ways to escape and a handful are determined to stay Fewer than 50 protesters remain holed up at a university in Hong Kong surrounded by police late on Tuesday as a days-long standoff appeared to be coming to an end. Police said that by 11pm local time almost 800 people had left the Polytechnic University, the site of one of the most prolonged and tense confrontations since the demonstrations in the city began five months ago. *Read more* .... *More News On Th... more »
Why would Ukraine want Vindman to be their Minister of Defense??
Col. Vindman has testified that he was offered the job of Ukrainian Defense Minister three times. Now why would they do that? According to Vindman he's a patriotic American so how did the Ukrainians get the idea that he'd be good as their defense minister? Can you imagine France offering a German army officer the job of secretary of defense? Unless the Ukraine is just desperate for defense ministers they must have had some reason to think that Vindman was on their side or favored them in some way. Keep in mind Vindman has demonstrated a serious lack of knowledge about Ukraine in... more »
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The Poet: Langston Hughes, “Walkers With The Dawn”
*“Walkers With The Dawn”* “Being walkers with the dawn and morning, Walkers with the sun and morning, We are not afraid of night, Nor days of gloom, Nor darkness- Being walkers with the sun and morning.” - Langston Hughes
LIES AND THE ANONYMOUS LYING LIARS WHO BACK UP THE LIAR'S LIES
Hey, Stephanie -- pics or it didn't happen. White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham claimed on Tuesday that departing former aides to President Barack Obama left notes saying "you will fail" and "you aren't going to make it" for the incoming staff of Donald Trump. Former Obama aides quickly denied Grisham's claim, reacting to a tweet from a CNN reporter that Grisham had said during an earlier radio interview, "Every office was filled with Obama books and we had notes left behind that said 'you will fail,' 'you aren't going to make it.'" At the *Daily Mail,* Republican apparat... more »
Australian-grown medical cannabis clears key export hurdle for first time
Australia is one step closer to joining Canada and the Netherlands in the competitive medical cannabis export market. New South Wales-based Australian Natural Therapeutics Group said its domestically produced cannabis has been listed on the Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), clearing one of the most important hurdles before exports can occur. Australian Natural Therapeutics Group […] Australian-grown medical cannabis clears key export hurdle for first time is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Amazon Deforestation Rate Highest in 11 Years
*Olivia Rosane* - The deforestation rate in Brazil's Amazon rainforest is at its highest in more than a decade, CNN reported Tuesday.
Was Jeff Epstein Killed By a 'Criminal Enterprise'?
*Shelby Talcott* *Politics, Americas* The FBI is looking into it. Authorities charged two jail workers Tuesday for allegedly failing to regularly check on Jeffrey Epstein the night he died, according to an indictment. Epstein, arrested on child sex trafficking charges in July, died of an apparent suicide Aug. 10 in a Manhattan jail cell. The federal Bureau of Prisons employees came under fire after Epstein’s death because they allegedly failed to adequately monitor the prison where he was being held, The New York Times reported. The employees, Tova Noel and Michael Thomas, are ... more »
Why the Marines Want New Mini Amphibious Transports
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5874319/us-marine-high-mobility-artillery-rocket-system-embarks-army-landing-craft] A good idea? *Key point:* America is considering what new ships are needed to successfully land troops during a war. The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps are considering acquiring small transport ships in order to complement existing large amphibious vessels and give the fleet more ways of landing troops during a major war. The new small transports, perhaps based on the oil and gas industry’s typical offshore support vessel, could... more »
Senate subcommittee document critical of Justice, Energy, Commerce and State Departments on China
“American taxpayers have been unwittingly funding the rise of China’s economy and military over the last two decades,” said Sen. Rob Portman, Ohio Republican and chairman of the investigative subcommittee, adding that “our own federal agencies have done little to stop their actions despite being aware of China’s talent plans.” https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/nov/18/china-used-academic-recruitment-programs-steal-us-/ ……………........................................…. 4-9-2016 Close to $300 billion and 1.2 million American jobs are lost each year to IP theft, according to th... more »
A Guest Post By Eric Ohlsen-- Cleaning Up Sacramento
Eric Ohlsen is the progressive candidate, endorsed by Blue America, running for the Antelope Valley state Assembly seat occupied by Tom Lackey, the last Republican in the Assembly from Los Angeles County. One of his top priorities is to help clean up corruption in Sacrament by getting corporate sewer money out of the electoral process. Please consider contributing what you can to his grassroots campaign by clicking on the state legislative 2020 thermometer below. [image: Goal Thermometer]I want to mention that though the Democrats control both houses of the state legislature-- and... more »
Hong Kong: Following Raging Violence, 600 Students Give Themselves Up to Police While 100 Demonstrators Remain Under Siege
Some protesters battled against police with petrol bombs, bricks and arrows. Police were authorized to used live rounds on students using lethal weapons. Some 600 students have walked off campus, due to ill-health and hypothermia, giving themselves up to police; they face 10 years in prison for protesting.
Taking Sides: Pompeo Declares Israeli Settlements Legal
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reversed US policy on Israeli settlements on Palestinian land. While long considered illegal in international law, Pompeo has declared them "legal," citing the need to "advance peace." More on this - and a special segment on the Patriot Act extension and an update on Assange - in today's Liberty Report: Don't forget to get your new Ron Paul mini-book, America's "Exceptional" Bankruptcy, as a premium for your tax-deductible support for the Ron Paul Institute. A donation of $50 or more gets you the book as a gift and a donation of $100 or more will get... more »
Sweden Maintains ‘Rape Suspect’ Narrative Against Julian Assange Even As It Drops Investigation Again
For the third time, the Swedish prosecution authority closed a “preliminary investigation” into sexual allegations against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. The post Sweden Maintains ‘Rape Suspect’ Narrative Against Julian Assange Even As It Drops Investigation Again appeared first on Shadowproof.
The Army's Dream Come True: A Rifle That Can Fire 5 Rounds at Once
*David Axe* *Security, * Or is it too good to be true? *Key Point:* But will the Army go for it? Colorado gunsmith Martin Grier has invented a new kind of rifle—one that can fire up to five rounds at a time through five carefully-aligned barrels, and also ditches traditional metal-encased ammunition for electronically-triggered caseless rounds. The L4 and L5—respectively, the four- and five-barrel version of Grier’s rifle—are the sole products of Grier’s garage-based FD Munitions. And they’ve caught the U.S. Army’s eyes. Amid a flurry of media coverage, Grier is building, fre... more »
Browning Automatic Rifle: The Most Dangerous Machine Gun Ever?
*Paul Richard Huard* *Security, * It could make the case. This is why. *Key Point:* Eventually, the M60 general-purpose machine gun replaced the BAR, as did the M240 and M249 series of squad-level machine guns. But the BAR is far from gone and forgotten. World War I is often called “the machine gun war” because of the devastating use of automatic weapons such as the Maxim gun. It’s also when some of the drastic developments in machine gun technology occurred. Artillery fire actually killed more men than machine guns, but statistics simply don’t convey the horror of European arm... more »
Preparing the Military for a Role on an Artificial Intelligence Battlefield
*Megan Lamberth* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The Pentagon could emerge as a leader and a model for how to ensure ethics are embedded into artificial intelligence systems. The Defense Innovation Board—an advisory committee of tech executives, scholars, and technologists—has unveiled its list of ethical principles for artificial intelligence (AI). If adopted by the Defense Department, then the recommendations will help shape the Pentagon’s use of AI in both combat and non-combat systems. The board’s principles are an important milestone that should be celebrated, but the ... more »
The Political Role of the Russian Orthodox Church
*Marcel H. Van Herpen* *Politics, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] “Traditional values” have become the rallying cry of extreme Right populist parties, which are sponsored by Moscow in its effort to undermine Western liberal democracy and universal human rights. If we want to speak about the role of the Russian Orthodox Church in the Kremlin’s propaganda and information war, then we should take a step back in history and have a look at the situation in the Soviet Union, where propaganda was an essential part of the regime’s activities. The early Bolsheviks had an agitation and propagand... more »
ADHD: Alarms Raised; Risks Ignored
While acknowledging that genetics likely play a role, few dispute that environmental factors such as lead and other heavy metals, fluoride, pesticides and other endocrine-disrupting chemicals have a lot to do with the consistent upward trend of ADHD diagnoses. The post ADHD: Alarms Raised; Risks Ignored appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
UN Praises Maldives Bill Outlawing Informed Consent for Pharmaceuticals
The United Nations Children’s Fund has dangerously praised the Maldives legislature for passing a bill that fundamentally violates human rights. By Jeremy R. Hammond, Guest Contributor The parliament of the Republic of Maldives on November 14 passed a bill effectively outlawing the exercise of the right to informed consent, one of the most fundamental […] The post UN Praises Maldives Bill Outlawing Informed Consent for Pharmaceuticals appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Resistencias frente a los tratados comerciales. Propuestas desde la soberanía alimentaria y energética en Euskal Herria
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19-Nov-2019 El último año los tratados comerciales han dejado de estar en el foco mediático. Sin embargo, la amenaza que representan sigue más presente que nunca y la lista de tratados en proceso de negociación sigue ampliándose.
Chick-Fil-A caves to radicals
"Chick-Fil-A said on Monday that it has stopped funding two Christian charities after coming under fire in recent weeks from LGBTQ activists. The fast-food chain’s foundation has donated millions of dollars to The Salvation Army and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Both organizations have a history of opposing same-sex marriage." (CNBC) And who are the unfortunates being hurt by withdrawing funding from the Salvation Army? Who are the people being hurt by the LGBTQ activists? The homeless. The mentally ill. The single moms with little kids. Take a look at the full homeless re... more »
Communist Subversion of Chile & Venezuela
[image: communist-subversion-of-chile-venezuela] VIDEO - Dr. Carlos Casanova, a professor of philosophy of law at the Universidad Santo Tomás in Santiago, Chile, tells The New American about the efforts of both the Communist Party of Chile and China's communist government to subvert and destabilize Chile. Dr. Casanova also addresses the communist and socialist subversion of Venezuela.
McConnell Can’t Envision a Scenario Where the Senate Would Vote to Remove Trump
[image: mcconnell-can-t-envision-a-scenario-where-the-senate-would-vote-to-remove-trump] Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said on November 18 that he cannot imagine a scenario where the Senate would vote to remove President Trump from office.
China Using “Thousand Talents Plan” to Steal U.S. Technology and Become World Hegemon
[image: china-using-thousand-talents-plan-to-steal-u-s-technology-to-become-world-hegemon] A staff report from the U.S. Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations details the lengths and expense China has gone to in order to steal American intellectual property.
Did Schiff's Star Witness Just Out Himself as Source for Whistleblower Complaint?
Vindman says he does not know the whistleblower’s identity, which conflicts with earlier testimony. Adam Schiff stops Nunes from completing his question. Vindman, on October 29: “I do not know who the whistleblower is.” Vindman and his lawyer, today: “I won’t tell you the name of the intel analyst I deliberately leaked to, because it would out the whistleblower.” Pick one, Vindman. Because one of those is a lie. *[Sean Davis Tweeter Box]*
Diverse: Issues In Higher Education Names Top 100 Minority Associate Degree Producers
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Maya Matthews Minter Phone: 703.385.2411 Email: Maya@DiverseEducation.com Diverse: Issues In Higher Education Names Top 100 Minority Associate Degree Producers FAIRFAX, Va. — In its next edition, November 28, 2019, Diverse: Issues In Higher Education magazine identifies the Top 100 minority associate degree producers. The data, compiled exclusively for Diverse […]
"Keynesian economics was once only about getting an economy out of a recession. Now it’s about massive and permanent deficits coupled with massive and permanent forms of public waste" #QotD
*"There are economic idiots everywhere, but the biggest ones are the ones who think government infrastructure projects like this are good for the economy. Even the Premier is beginning to see what a black hole this is. Construction everywhere you turn in the City, whole city blocks turned into construction sites, billions of dollars being spent, and not a dollar’s worth of actual value-adding output anywhere to be seen. We are looking here at immense costs, for which there will NEVER be a single cent of profit ever earned...which means [these projects] will never ever repay [th... more »
Officials name romaine in E. coli outbreak in Maryland; other patients in Wisconsin also ate salad
At least 20 people in Wisconsin have E. coli infections that could be linked to an outbreak in Maryland that has been traced to ready-to-eat romaine lettuce salads. Some officials, however, say a specific cause of the Wisconsin outbreak has not yet been determined. In a Twitter post the head food safety official at the... Continue Reading
Afternoon Impeachment Session – Kurt Volker and Tim Morrison – 2:30pm Livestream…
This afternoon at 2:30pm ET, Kurt Volker, former U.S. special envoy to Ukraine and Timothy Morrison, special assistant to the president and senior director for Europe and Russia at the National Security Council will testify to the impeachment committee. Fox … Continue reading →
Inspector General Horowitz Releases IG Report Critical of FBI Confidential Human Resources Program…
Dept of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz publishes a report critical of how the FBI evaluates their Confidential Human Sources (CHSs) [Full pdf below]. This is the phase-1 OIG report the “Trust the Plan” crowd said was going to be … Continue reading →
Have China (and our NSC) Learned How To Weaponize GPS?
What is GPS “spoofing”? It’s the tactic of shifting the coordinates being used by your GPS receiver so as to make you think you are somewhere other than where you actually are. Sounds like something Adam Schiff does daily with the coordinates of the truth, but I digress. In reality, this technology is being tested and perfected by black hats around the world, and it poses serious threats to business and military users of GPS, as well as to individuals. Say you’re piloting an A380 with 500 warm tushies in the cabin seats. You’re at 34,000′ and are about to … Continue reading →
Impossible Burgers Not Meatless Enough for These Vegans Suing Burger King
Phillip Williams says his Impossible Burger had too much meat juice on it. That’s the claim he and a group of vegan customers are making in a newly filed lawsuit against Burger King. They are suing the restaurant over its popular meatless patty, according to reports from TMZ. The plaintiffs allege the meatless burgers, in […] The post Impossible Burgers Not Meatless Enough for These Vegans Suing Burger King appeared first on Health Nut News.
The Impending Fall of the Deep State is Now Undeniable
The Deep State’s desperate actions can be seen in all corners of the globe, and rightly so. If a protest is not against the Deep State, surely it is about grabbing resources through regime change protocols that involved the upper class and the military, just to keep the elitist system afloat. Below are just some … Continue reading The Impending Fall of the Deep State is Now Undeniable →
Tips for entering Europe’s medical cannabis market: Q&A with Christian Carlsen of Danish pharma firm NNE
Could medical cannabis be a growth engine for the pharmaceutical industry? A subsidiary of Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk is betting the answer is yes. NNE A/S, a 1,000-person strong pharmaceutical engineering and advisory unit of Novo Nordisk A/S , has been counselling medical cannabis companies on establishing pharmaceutical-grade facilities in Europe and Asia. NNE’s cannabis […] Tips for entering Europe’s medical cannabis market: Q&A with Christian Carlsen of Danish pharma firm NNE is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for can... more »
England’s health insurance has covered only 18 ‘unlicensed’ cannabis prescriptions
Since a new law took effect a year ago, England’s National Health Service (NHS) has reimbursed patients on only 18 occasions for “unlicensed” cannabis-based products that have not undergone clinical trials, according to government data. In the case of private prescriptions – which are paid out of pocket by patients – the number of prescriptions reached 104. The data […] England’s health insurance has covered only 18 ‘unlicensed’ cannabis prescriptions is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Is War The Only Option For Iran To Break The U.S. Sanctions Spiral?
Iranian protesters block a road during a demonstration against an increase in gasoline prices in the central city of Shiraz on on 16 November (AFP) *Shahir Shahidsaless, Middle East Eye*:* Iran petrol protests: Why war could be the only way out of US sanctions spiral* *The dollar's dominance of world trade has made sanctions against Iran all the more lethal, leading to economic pain and a huge budget deficit* An abrupt decision by the Iranian authorities to hike petrol prices as part of efforts to confront the effects of crippling US sanctions sparked demonstrations in cities and t... more »
Will a Bee Sting Cause Permanent Penis Enlargement?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Citizen of India Employed by US Military Contractor Charged with Sexual Assault of an American in Afghanistan
Man from India was working as an employee of a US military contractor in Afghanistan. (Doing what?) He is not … Continue reading →
Correctional Officers Charged with Falsifying Records for Night of Epstein Death
The correctional officers, who were on duty during what used to be called the graveyard shift, didn’t do their rounds … Continue reading →
A week in the life of a Palestinian child: Oct 3-9, 2019 (2 minute video)
Watch this 2-minute video about some of the Israeli violations of human rights that took place Oct 3-9, 2019, and see the full list of Israeli abuses against Palestinians that week. The post A week in the life of a Palestinian child: Oct 3-9, 2019 (2 minute video) appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Amnesty International: More Than 100 Killed In Iran Protests
*France 24*: *Citing 'credible reports', Amnesty International says more than 100 killed in Iran protests* Amnesty International, citing “credible reports”, said Tuesday it believes at least 106 people in 21 cities have been killed during protests in Iran over a rise in government-set gasoline prices. Iran’s government, which has not made nationwide numbers available for the toll of the unrest that began Sunday, did not immediately respond to the report. Amnesty added that it “believes that the real death toll may be much higher, with some reports suggesting as many as 200 have ... more »
Dr Karl says he's 'not particularly smart' despite winning UNESCO prize
Dr Karl Kruszelnicki receives the UNESCO Kalinga Prize for the Popularisation of Science in Budapest, joining the ranks of winners including David Suzuki and Sir David Attenborough. He's the first Australian to win the award in its 67-year history.
The most dangerous spots for Melbourne cyclists revealed by study
A study that examined how close motorists passed cyclists prompts a call for Victoria to introduce laws requiring drivers to give bike riders a metre of space when overtaking.
Chris lives and works on a Chinese-owned farm and says it's a better fit for his family
China's buyers are keen to capitalise on Tasmania's clean, green image. And while some big-name dairy acquisitions have left a sour taste for some, there are plenty who have welcomed the investment.
This doctor turned property developer is building homes for baby boomers in the 'Florida of Australia'
Australia is at a demographic tipping point, with baby boomers retiring in record numbers and the economy struggling to replace them in the workforce.
When Claire lost her mum, netball coaches taught her ‘how to be happy again’
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When Claire's mum died, it was her netball coaches who helped her get through. She's not the only young Australian seeking help through sport — but coaches aren't necessarily equipped to have tough conversations about mental health.
'They're running out of wood': Scientists allege systemic illegal logging
A Government-owned logging company has put Melbourne's drinking water at risk by illegally logging steep slopes in important water catchments, a report by ANU scientists says.
How science is cracking the code behind Steve Smith's batting success
Part way through an innings, Steve Smith made the incredible decision to change the way he would bat. It was a decision that altered the course of his career.
'He', 'she', 'they' — what Australians think about gender diversity
Gender diversity was one of the most divisive issues in the ABC's Australia Talks National Survey, as more parents and teachers search for ways to help gender-diverse children.
Class war protests force Lebanon's parliament to delay as cash crisis deepens
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The Lebanese parliament postpones its first session in two months as protesters escalate a wave of demonstrations against the ruling class, blaming them for steering the country towards economic collapse.
The Queen is not immune to public missteps and there's a banned documentary to prove it
Season three of Netflix series The Crown digs into the making of a behind-the-scenes authorised documentary which the Queen later had pulled from public sight 50 years ago, writes Leigh Tonkin.
The initial fuse is gone, so why do Hong Kong's protests keep getting more violent?
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As violence brings Hong Kong to a halt again and again, will support for the city's student protesters wane or is there another way to express dissent? Adam Ni explains.
PA: Charter Drains Public Schools, Now Wants To Absorb Them
This week the Philadelphia Enquirer ran the story of a charter operator that wants to take over all of a district's public elementary schools. This is perhaps a logical next step in a district that has been steadily and methodically starved over the past decade. Once you've sucked out the blood and consumed the flesh, what is there left to do but feast on the bones? The school district is Chester Uplands, and they've been in the charter-related news before. Specifically, they were the poster child for how a careful gaming of the charter system in Pennsylvania could result in huge ch... more »
World News Briefs -- November 19, 2019
*Reuters: **Besieged Hong Kong campus protesters seek escape routes* Anti-government protesters holed up in a Hong Kong university searched for escape routes on Tuesday after more than two days of clashes with police, dramatic breakouts by rope and motorcycle and more than 1,000 arrests in 24 hours. About 100 protesters were trapped in the Polytechnic University a day after students, some tired and fearful of police storming the campus, tried again and again to flee, only to be beaten back by police firing rubber bullets, water cannon and tear gas. Some 235 injured were taken to... more »
African crawling cooties . . . nasty little things!
Westerners who visit Africa, particularly the off-the-beaten-track parts of Africa, often have little or no idea of the dangers involved. Some are obvious: war, terrorism, predatory animals, etc. Others, such as disease, organisms, etc. are less so - but they're no less dangerous. I was reminded of one such organism by this news report. A British man nearly died after a parasite crawled up his penis and started laying eggs after he went for a swim in Lake Malawi in southeast Africa during a "holiday of a lifetime" with pals. * . . .* A week before Christmas he was diagnosed wi... more »
Study This Picture (This Might Be the Worst Gun Ever)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * For sure the worst machine gun ever made. Period. *Key Point:* It’s clear that if the Chauchat could have been replaced, it would have been. But it could not be replaced; there was nothing to replace it with. One day at the auction house, someone left a pile of guns on the ground. This was not at all unusual. At the very bottom, wrapped in moving blankets, was a pile of scrap metal. I parted the blanket gently to expose more of whatever I was seeing — gently because the metal had a patina of dirty age and I didn’t want to stick myself. I saw an alu... more »
Forget the AK-47: This Russian Special Forces Rifle Might Be A Terror on the Battlefield
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * The weapon, ShAK-12, was commissioned by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) and is being manufactured by a branch of the KBP Instrument Design Bureau. *Key Point:* Coming soon to a war near you? Russian Special Forces are getting the latest variant of the ASh-12,7x55 mm heavy assault rifle. The weapon, ShAK-12, was commissioned by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) and is being manufactured by a branch of the KBP Instrument Design Bureau. On this year’s “Gunsmith Day,” a Russian holiday honoring arms manufacturers, KBP won an award for t... more »
Trump and North Korea: Why 2020 Could Look Like 2017
*Daniel L. Davis* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] The key thing for Trump and his senior advisors to recognize is that peace with North Korea is possible and a reduction of the threat from Kim is attainable. Here is how to achieve it. President Donald Trump has boasted he alone was able to bring reclusive North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to the negotiating table and has often cited the cessation of long-range missile and nuclear warhead testing as evidence of his success. North Korea, however, says it has been “betrayed” by Trump due to the lack of negotiations progress—and if t... more »
What If the Navy Brought Back Flying Aircraft Carriers?
*David Axe* *Technology, Americas* [image: By NASA Ames Resarch Center (NASA-ARC) - Ames Imaging Library System, image A91-0261-26. Image link.Originally uploaded to English Wikipedia as en:Image:Zeppelin.jpg on 20 July 2002 (Automated conversion), Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/in] A good idea? *Key point: *Flying aircraft carriers are doable, but it is unclear how useful they would be in practice. *You May Also Like: 5 Best Submarines of All Time, 5 Best Aircraft Carriers of All Time, 5 Best Battleships of All Time and Worst Submarine of All Time. * The U.S. N... more »
The Ultimate Guide: The Top 5 Sporting Rifles on the Planet (AR-15 Made the List)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * What would you choose? *Key Point:* It depends on your tastes. The field of modern sporting rifles—semiautomatic rifles with detachable magazines—has exploded in popularity over the past decade. The expiration of the Federal 1994–2004 Assault Weapons Ban and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan fueled an interest in these weapons. Innovation, in part due to research and development into military small arms, introduced new and interesting rifle designs. Here are the top five modern sporting rifle designs. *AR-15* The undisputed king of the MSR movemen... more »
China's H-6 Bombers Just Got Even Deadlier Against America's Navy
*David Axe* *Technology, Asia* [image: By Alert5 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=74197653] New anti-ship missiles. *Key point: *China's H-6 bombers can carry long-range missiles that could take out U.S. ships from afar. *You May Also Like: 5 Best Submarines of All Time, 5 Best Aircraft Carriers of All Time, 5 Best Battleships of All Time and Worst Submarine of All Time. * The Chinese air force has modified a small number of H-6 bombers apparently to carry a very large new anti-ship missile. The new munition, possibly a variant of the D... more »
Forget the Bombs or Missiles: Iran's Intelligence Machine Is Quite Powerful
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Security, * A remarkable collaborative project between The Intercept and the New York Times has provided the general public with a little more insight into the Iranian spy-games. They are quite something. Very rarely do any of us on the outside world know with much clarity about what exactly is going on in the world of Iranian intelligence. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Iranian military intelligence, and the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security are notorious for their secrecy and efficiency. General Qassem Soleimani, the long-time d... more »
US troops conduct airborne operation to arrest 2 Syrians in Al-Hasakah: Al-Ikhbariya
US troops have abducted two Syrians from their home in the northeastern Hasakah province, the Al-Ikhbariya television channel said Tuesday. US forces were deployed from a helicopter straight onto a house in the province’s south and detained two brothers, the broadcaster claimed. There was no immediate information on who the brothers were. The United States announced troop […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Lebanese security forces deployed to capital as protesters attempt to block parliamentary session
Lebanese security forces were deployed in central Beirut on Tuesday, ahead of a parliamentary session protesters have vowed to prevent, as they demonstrate against the ruling elite. Banks reopened for the first time in a week after announcing temporary steps, such as a weekly cap of $1,000 on withdrawals of hard currency and transfers abroad […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
New satellite photos show alleged Iranian land bridge and base in eastern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – Image Satellite International posted several satellite images this week showing an alleged land bridge and military base built by the Iranian forces in eastern Syria near the Iraqi border city of Albukamal. In the first image released by ISI, they show a picture of what they claim is the “Imam […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Mike Pompeo declares Israeli settlements in the West Bank no longer illegal: video
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that US President Donald Trump’s administration no longer recognises Israeli settlements “inconsistent with international law,” during a press conference in Washington DC on Monday. “The Trump administration is reversing the Obama administration’s approach towards Israeli settlements. US public statements on settlement activities in the West Bank have been […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Angry protesters throw Molotov cocktail at Russian military vehicle in northern Syria: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:25 P.M.) – Angry protesters in the Al-Hasakah Governorate this week were filmed throwing rocks and Molotov cocktails at a Russian military vehicle that was on patrol. In a video released by EHA Medya, the protesters can be seen pelting the Russian military vehicle with rocks before someone throws a Molotov cocktail at […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey’s vow to resume northern Syria operation catches Russia off guard: MoD
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu’s statement about Russia’s failure to fulfill its promises and his threats to resume Ankara’s military operation in northern Syria were surprising, Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Major General Igor Konashenkov told reporters on Tuesday. “The Russian Defense Ministry was surprised to hear Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu’s statement about Russia’s alleged […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israeli settler leader calls for annexation of West Bank after US change of heart
Mike Pompeo’s bombshell announcement on Jewish settlements has invigorated settler leaders in Israel, who are now calling on their government to annex Palestinian territory. Oded Revivi, a lawyer in charge of the settlement of Efrat and spokesman for the Yesha umbrella group, has urged Tel Aviv to extend its sovereignty onto the lands. “Settlement is […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Must Impeachable Offenses Be Violations of the Criminal Code?
President Trump walks across the South Lawn to board Marine One. (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian) Supporters of President Trump have regularly argued that there can be no impeachment without a violation of the criminal code. So long as the Mueller investigation held the possibility that the president might be linked to actual criminal activity, the question of whether impeachable offenses had to be indictable crimes was not a particularly salient one for either the administration’s critics or its defenders. Given that the House has now focused its attention speci... more »
2:00PM Water Cooler 11/19/2019
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Trade “Global Shipment Giant Reckons Worst Is Over for Trade, Brexit” [Bloomberg]. “The worst may now be over for global trade as tensions over Brexit and the U.S.-China relationship show signs of easing, according to a key freight industry executive. ‘Brexit naturally slows everyone down in making decisions, but it […]
EU nationals in the UK continue living in torturous uncertainty
[image: EU nationals in the UK continue living in torturous uncertainty] As an EU national, not knowing whether you can stay in Britain has a huge effect on your mental health Read full article →
Why I Support Closing Rikers Island Without Building New Jails: A Letter From Prisoner Jennifer Rose
Incarcerated No New Jails NYC member Jennifer Rose, who organizes in solidarity from California, explains their opposition to the city's $11 billion investment in detention. The post Why I Support Closing Rikers Island Without Building New Jails: A Letter From Prisoner Jennifer Rose appeared first on Shadowproof.
About those Republican judges
Defenders of President Trump will often acknowledge his faults, but then point to his selection of judges. I’ve never been impressed by that argument, as I prefer good judges to “conservative” judges. Most of all, I prefer judges that do not protect corrupt officials that appointed them. And Trump seems to be falling short on […] The post About those Republican judges appeared first on Econlib.
Deirdre’s Test
There is much in Deirdre McCloskey’s new book, How Liberalism Works.* As I’ve written in a previous post, this work is more about _politics_ and liberalism than McCloskey’s previous works. While McCloskey talks with her distinctive “Aunt Deirdre” voice, aiming at articulating a liberalism which is different than the “childish” libertarianism’s, or the anarchist’s, or […] The post Deirdre’s Test appeared first on Econlib.
Hive Mind and Open Borders
Garett Jones’ new working paper on “Measuring the Sacrifice of Open Borders” has already received much attention. Before I respond to it, though, let me recount The Story So Far. 1. About a decade ago, researchers such as Michael Clemens started using standard trade models to estimate the economic effects of open borders. All such […] The post Hive Mind and Open Borders appeared first on Econlib.
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- November 19, 2019
*Daily Mail*: *U.S. negotiators break off talks with South Korea over cost of American military presence on the peninsula - which Donald Trump has described as '$5billion worth of protection'* * Talks in Seoul today broke down as both sides alleged a failure to compromise * Some 28,500 U.S. troops are stationed on the peninsula to deter North Korea * Trump has demanded Seoul pay more and suggested he could pull out troops U.S. negotiators have today broken off talks with South Korea over the cost of America's military presence there. The talks in Seoul broke down after both sid... more »
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 322 – 2019
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