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Inter Press Service
- Cuban Family Harnesses Biogas and Promotes its Benefits
Just to obtain a good fertilizer it was worth building a biodigester, says Cuban farmer Alexis García, who proudly shows the vegetables in his ...
- Climate Crisis in Mountains: Borderless Struggle for Frontline Communities
Climate change-induced flooding has devastated the lives of people living on the Indian and Nepalese sides of the Hindu Kush Himalaya. Although the floods have destroyed their lives and livelihoods, as this cross-border collaboration narrates, neither community has received any substantial compensation.
- Niger’s Military Coup Triggers Child Marriages, Sex Work in Neighboring Countries
A group of young girls aged between 15 and 17 sit tight, following attentively a lesson being taught by a Mualim (Islamic teacher) in ...
The Guardian
- Kristi Noem dogged by poor polling amid fallout from tale of killing puppy
Public disapproval mounts for South Dakota governor and vice-presidential hopeful whose book contains gruesome accountKristi Noem, the South Dakota governor and Republican vice-presidential hopeful, saw polling numbers plummet after the Guardian revealed that she writes in a new book about the day she shot dead a hunting dog and an un-castrated goat, a revelation that ignited a political storm.Announcing what it called its “Noem Puppy Murder Poll Findings”, New River Strategies, a Democratic firm, said 81% of Americans disapproved of Noem’s decision to shoot Cricket, a 14-month-old wire-haired pointer who Noem says ruined a pheasant hunt and killed a neighbour’s chickens, thereby earning a trip to a gravel pit to die. Continue […]
- Sanders hits back at Netanyahu: ‘It is not antisemitic to hold you accountable’
US senator says Israeli prime minister is using antisemitism to distract attention from ‘extremist and racist government’ policiesBernie Sanders has hit back fiercely at Benjamin Netanyahu over the Israeli prime minister’s claim that US universities were being overrun by antisemitism on a scale comparable to the rise of Nazism in Germany.In a video posted on X, the progressive senator from Vermont – who is Jewish – accused Netanyahu of “insult[ing] the intelligence of the American people” by using antisemitism to distract attention from the policies of his “extremist and racist government” in the military offensive in Gaza. Continue reading...
- How one Wisconsin man plagued election offices and stoked mistrust
Peter Bernegger has brought at least 18 lawsuits against election clerks and offices over alleged fraud – now he faces criminal chargesPeter Bernegger has spent the last three and a half years bombarding local election offices in Wisconsin with litigation and accusations of fraud. He’s brought at least 18 lawsuits against election clerks and offices in state court, and on social media, he has relentlessly promoted his litigation and circulated false claims about election fraud in the swing state.His campaign has recently landed him in legal trouble – Bernegger now faces criminal charges for allegedly falsifying a subpoena in connection with a lawsuit against the state’s top election office. Continue reading...
- How the Trump trial is playing in Maga world: sublime indifference, collective shrug
The hush-money criminal trial receives less prominence in conservative media, and when Trump-friendly networks do turn to the trial, they give viewers an alternative narrativeIn one America, he cuts a diminished, humbled figure during coverage that runs from morn till night. “He seems considerably older and he seems annoyed, resigned, maybe angry,” said broadcaster Rachel Maddow after seeing Donald Trump up close in court. “He seems like a man who is miserable to be here.”But in the other America – that of Fox News, far-right podcasts and the Make America Great Again (Maga) base – the trial of the former president over a case involving a hush-money payment to an adult film performer is playing out very differently. Continue […]
- Civil War is a terrifying film, but Trump: The Sequel will be a real-life horror show | Simon Tisdall
If the former president regains the White House in November, America faces a more dystopian future than that being shown in cinemasDirector, cast and critics all agree: Civil War, the movie depicting America tearing itself to bloody bits while a cowardly, authoritarian president skulks in the White House, is not about Donald Trump. But it is, really.Likewise, the first ever criminal trial of a US president, now playing to huge audiences in New York, is ostensibly about claims that Trump fraudulently bought the silence of a former porn star called Stormy after a tacky Lake Tahoe tryst. But it isn’t, really.Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a letter of up to 250 words to be considered […]
Ensia
- Moving climate interest to action
It likely is no surprise to hear that people don’t always do the good they could — even if they want to. When it comes to supporting political action around climate change, that reality is particularly stark. Analysis of a series of surveys of American adults spanning three years recently found a marked gap between the willingness of respondents to take political action with respect to global […]
The Marshall Project
- They Killed Their Abusive Partners. Now Their Sentences Could Be Reconsidered.
Oklahoma could re-examine how it punishes people whose crimes came after years of domestic abuse. Other states may follow.
Fair Observer
- Short Story: Fake World, Equal World
Something to consider when reading/listening: Do you ever wonder if you’re the only person who truly exists? Just before opening night of his final play, Alvin Rikard was killed when a spear was shot through his heart. But this was not the most surprising thing about his death. No. The most surprising thing was what… Continue reading Short Story: Fake World, Equal World The post Short Story: Fake World, Equal World appeared first on Fair Observer.
- FO° Talks: France in Crisis: Macron Now in Bed With Far-Right
French President Emmanuel Macron’s new immigration policy has shocked many French citizens. This policy sought to restrict legal protections for asylum seekers and even accelerated the deportation process. Once praised for his moderate politics, Macron now has lurched to the right. In order to pass the new immigration bill, Macron negotiated with the far-right majority… Continue reading FO° Talks: France in Crisis: Macron Now in Bed With Far-Right The post FO° Talks: France in Crisis: Macron Now in Bed With Far-Right appeared first on Fair Observer.
- Socioliterary Cultures in South Asia
The Calligraphy of Coils: The Poetry of Agha Shahid Ali With the typical imagery of the ‘calligraphy’ and the ‘coil’, Agha Shahid Ali (1949–2001) revealed his Oriental connections rather unwittingly when he wrote: ‘The earth is a calligraphy of coils’ (‘From Another Desert’: ANMOA). This implies further that he perceived the earth as a complex… Continue reading Socioliterary Cultures in South Asia The post Socioliterary Cultures in South Asia appeared first on Fair Observer.
Aeon
- What would Thucydides say?
In constantly reaching for past parallels to explain our peculiar times we miss the real lessons of the master historian - by Mark Fisher Read at Aeon
Truthout
- Overturning of Harvey Weinstein’s Conviction Is Another Blow to His Accusers
Weinstein's accusers say the ruling shows just how much it takes for survivors of sexual violence to be believed.
- It’s Long Past Time for Restaurant Workers to Earn a Livable Wage
The federal minimum wage for tipped workers hasn’t risen since 1991. Workers are taking on the industry to change that.
- African Governments Are Increasingly Turning Against US Military Presence
In just the last week, the US announced withdrawals of military personnel from both Niger and Chad.
ProPublica
- The Louisiana Town Where a Traffic Stop Can Lead to One Charge After Another
by Lee Zurik, Samantha Sunne and Dannah Sauer, WVUE-TV, data analysis by Joel Jacobs, ProPublica This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with WVUE-TV. Sign up […]
- Texas Appeals Court Throws Out Defamation Lawsuit Against ProPublica, Houston Chronicle
by Jeremy Schwartz ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as […]
- Texas School Districts Violated a Law Intended to Add Transparency to Local Elections
by Lexi Churchill and Jessica Priest ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. This article is […]
Unicorn Riot
- Richmond Artist Reacts to Ashe Mural Vandalism as Suspect Arrested
On Oct. 20, 2021, two members of the American neo-Nazi organization Patriot Front filmed themselves vandalizing a mural of African-American tennis giant Arthur Ashe in Richmond, VA. The following year, Unicorn Riot published leaked video from within the organization which identified the perpetrators as Nathaniel… The post Richmond Artist Reacts to Ashe Mural Vandalism as Suspect Arrested appeared first on UNICORN RIOT.
Sludge
- Hochul Raised Big Bucks From Real Estate Moguls Before Housing Deal
A Sludge analysis found that New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has received at least $1.5 million from real estate industry donors since the start of 2023.
Democracy Now!
- Democracy Now! 2024-04-26 Friday
Headlines for April 26, 2024; Atlanta Police Violently Arrest Emory Students & Faculty to Clear Gaza Solidarity Encampment; “People Are Going to Die”: Supreme Court Case on Idaho Abortion Ban Threatens ER Care Across U.S.; “The Supreme Court Is a Product of Minority Rule”: Author Ari Berman on America’s Undemocratic System
Latino USA
- Melissa Barrera, From Mexican Telenovelas to Hollywood Hits
Melissa Barrera has been consistently making a name for herself in recent years. The Mexican actress is probably most recognizable... The post Melissa Barrera, From Mexican Telenovelas to Hollywood Hits appeared first on Latino USA.
- Toxic Labor: Episode Transcript
Read more about the episode here. Maria Hinojosa: This is Latino USA, the radio journal of news and cultura. It’s... The post Toxic Labor: Episode Transcript appeared first on Latino USA.
- Toxic Labor
Brothers Santos and Mariano have been chasing work after hurricanes for nearly two decades. The grueling work of cleaning and... The post Toxic Labor appeared first on Latino USA.
Yale Environment 360
- Climate Change Intensified 2021 Pacific Northwest Heat Wave, Study Finds
Climate change made the disastrous 2021 heat wave in the Pacific Northwest larger and longer-lasting than it would have been otherwise, a new study finds.Read more on E360 →
The Appeal
- We Asked Prosecutors If They’ll Charge Pro-Palestinian Campus Protestors
The Appeal contacted more than 50 prosecutors and city attorneys to ask if they’ll file criminal cases against campus demonstrators. So far, only two expressed apprehension at doing so. The post We Asked Prosecutors If They’ll Charge Pro-Palestinian Campus Protestors appeared first on The Appeal.
- Biden’s Cannabis Pardons Made Progress. A Federal Expungement Statute Would Go Further.
President Biden has pardoned thousands of people for cannabis-related offenses. But to truly give people “second chances,” he should push congress to erase peoples’ marijuana-related criminal records entirely. The post Biden’s Cannabis Pardons Made Progress. A Federal Expungement Statute Would Go Further. appeared first on The Appeal.
WhoWhatWhy
- Where Angels Fear to Commute
The flying car future continues to be conveniently out of reach.
Inside Climate News
- Officials Celebrate a New Power Line to Charge Up the Energy Transition in the Southwest
SALOME, Ariz.—While a power line in a remote corner of the desert Southwest might seem like an unusual attraction for national leaders, the completion of a new high-voltage transmission line that will enhance the electric grid in Arizona and California drew both Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, and Tracy Stone-Manning, director of the Bureau
- New EPA Rule Could Accelerate Cleanup of Coal Ash Dumps
There was ostensibly nothing illegal about the plume of sulfates approaching Clermont County, Ohio’s drinking water wells in 2019. When consumed, sulfates can cause diarrhea and dehydration. Worse, experts view it as an indicator of other, more dangerous chemicals present in the groundwater. And there was valid reason to suspect that might be the case
Grist
- A highway in Indiana could one day charge your EV while you’re driving it
Construction of the pilot project on U.S. Highway 52 began this month. State officials hope it can help quell range anxiety and electrify long-haul trucks.
- A water crisis in Mississippi turns into a fight against privatization
Thanks to a federal judge, residents of Jackson will have a say in how the city resolves its yearslong water crisis.
- Indigenous leaders are risking their lives to speak at the UN
From harassment to kidnapping and arrest, Indigenous advocates who face reprisals for their work say the U.N. must protect them.
The Conversation
- College administrators are falling into a tried and true trap laid by the right
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, conservative activists led a counterattack against campus antiwar and civil rights demonstrators by demanding action from college presidents, the courts and the police.
- Trust in the shadows: How loyalty fuels illicit economic transactions
If you want to get involved in shady business, find someone who’s loyal − but not ethical.
- Under the influence and under arrest − what happens if you’re drunk in the interrogation room?
Legal psychology researchers are investigating how police treat drunken suspects, how impaired people behave when questioned, and how juries consider their statements.
- Cybersecurity researchers spotlight a new ransomware threat – be careful where you upload files
Modern web browsers are increasingly becoming like virtual computers, able to send email and play music and videos. The downside is it’s a new way for hackers to get into your computer.
- Philadelphia has a lot more deadly shootings than expected for a big city − and NYC is much safer, new study says
Philadelphia has a high rate of gun homicides despite having relatively few gun owners and gun stores compared with other US cities.
The Trace
- Road Rage Shootings Have Surged Over the Past Decade
Road rage shootings are on the rise across the United States as drivers increasingly turn to firearms to vent their frustrations — with often tragic consequences. Between 2014 and 2023, the number of people shot in road rage incidents surged more than 400 percent, from 92 to 481, according to a Trace analysis of data The post Road Rage Shootings Have Surged Over the Past Decade appeared first on The Trace.
- Introducing the Gun Violence Data Hub
Part of the reason America’s gun violence crisis is hard to understand is that data on the problem is hard to access and make sense of. The data that does exist is often incomplete and unreliable. Federal and state funding to study the issue is scant. And legislation prevents the collection and distribution of records The post Introducing the Gun Violence Data Hub appeared first on The Trace.
- How the NRA Forged Its Scorched-Earth Strategy
In the first two episodes of “Long Shadow: In Guns We Trust,” host Garrett Graff explored the legacy of Columbine and how the Second Amendment became a rallying cry for the nascent gun lobby. The third episode dives deep into the National Rifle Association, focusing on the personalities who drove its rightward shift — with The post How the NRA Forged Its Scorched-Earth Strategy appeared first on The Trace.
Quanta Magazine
- Does AI Know What an Apple Is? She Aims to Find Out.
The computer scientist Ellie Pavlick is translating philosophical concepts such as “meaning” into concrete, testable ideas. The post Does AI Know What an Apple Is? She Aims to Find Out. first appeared on Quanta Magazine
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