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Juncker tells China to cut steel production or be frozen out of global trade club

By Charles | July 13, 2016

China has been told it must close down steel mills dumping excess production in Europe if the country is to be admitted to the global club that will allow it to trade … Continue reading Juncker tells China to cut steel production or be frozen out of global trade club

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Watch the US State Department Try To Explain Why US Weapons Keep Ending Up in Al-Qaeda’s Hands

By Charles | July 13, 2016 1

Funny how US weapons keep ending up in Al Qaeda’s hands. Watching this video makes you wonder if you’re watching a parody! The government works for us, answer the darn questions! Source: … Continue reading Watch the US State Department Try To Explain Why US Weapons Keep Ending Up in Al-Qaeda’s Hands

In Wake of Shootings, North Carolina Just Made It Easier for Police to Hide Camera Footage

By Charles | July 13, 2016

Public access to police body camera footage will now be up to local police chiefs and sheriffs in North Carolina. This is not the solution snd is a step in the wrong … Continue reading In Wake of Shootings, North Carolina Just Made It Easier for Police to Hide Camera Footage

Under Reported

The surprisingly simple way Utah solved chronic homelessness and saved millions

By Charles | July 12, 2016

Utah’s approach to chronic homelessness has almost eradicated the problem in the state. The solution? Give them a home! And guess what? It saves the city $8,000 a year per (previously homeless) … Continue reading The surprisingly simple way Utah solved chronic homelessness and saved millions

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Signing up for Pokémon Go on iOS with Google gives the game full access to your Google account

By Charles | July 11, 2016

To play the game you need an account. Weirdly, Niantic won’t let you just create one – you need to sign in with an existing account from one of two services – … Continue reading Signing up for Pokémon Go on iOS with Google gives the game full access to your Google account

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Universal Education and Healthcare: What is Sweden Doing Differently?

By Kaitlynne Sanfilippo | July 11, 2016

The American Way During President Obama’s 2008 campaign, the President promised the American people a universal healthcare system, one which would provide healthcare benefits for those who previously could not afford them. … Continue reading Universal Education and Healthcare: What is Sweden Doing Differently?

What To Do If Your Rights Are Violated at a Demonstration or Protest

By Charles | July 11, 2016

The right to join with fellow citizens in protest or peaceful assembly is critical to a functioning democracy. But it is also unfortunately true that governments and police can violate this right … Continue reading What To Do If Your Rights Are Violated at a Demonstration or Protest

How to Film Cops

By Charles | July 11, 2016

Your smartphone can be a powerful tool to keep police accountable, but you need to be prepared and know your rights. Great resource on the rules to follow when filming cops. Read … Continue reading How to Film Cops

Texas Open-Carry Laws Blurred Lines Between Suspects and Marchers

By Charles | July 10, 2016

The mayor of Dallas suggests tightening the state’s gun laws to make it tougher to carry long arms in public. It’s true, the police put out a tweet of a guy legally … Continue reading Texas Open-Carry Laws Blurred Lines Between Suspects and Marchers

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Meat is horrible – for the environment?

By Charles | July 10, 2016

It may be delicious, but the evidence is growing that meat is kind of a disaster. People love their meat. Don’t even think about touching it! All you have to do is … Continue reading Meat is horrible – for the environment?

Media Fail

1968 Kerner Commission – Journalism industry “failed to analyze and report adequately on racial problems.”

By Charles | July 10, 2016

Coverage of the 1967 Disturbances We have found a significant imbalance between what actually happened in our cities and what the newspaper, radio and television coverage of the riots told us happened. … Continue reading 1968 Kerner Commission – Journalism industry “failed to analyze and report adequately on racial problems.”

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Bahamas issues US travel advisory over racial tensions – BBC News

By Kaitlynne Sanfilippo | July 9, 2016

When you live in a country that causes fear for people of color to travel here, what does that say about us? The Bahamas issues a rare travel advisory for its citizens … Continue reading Bahamas issues US travel advisory over racial tensions – BBC News