Sunday, May 26, 2024

My life with Maus

Or how I was banned (even if in a second-hand way) by a Trumpian world.

Google says it bans gun ads. It actually makes money from them.

The tech giant has long boasted that it doesn’t accept ads for firearms, but a ProPublica analysis shows that Google’s ad systems served up more than 100 million ads from gun makers.

Pet stores in California to sell rescued animals only under new law

The aim is to save the state's taxpayers from the millions of dollars spent on sheltering animals and protect animals from inhumane treatment from "kitten factories" and puppy mills" that could cause long-term emotional and physical health problems.

We-are-not-them exceptionalism

The making of a lost generation.

Young activists aren’t waiting for anyone

Young activists may be opting for more direct action than relying on adults in power, but older generations still have a key role to play.

Matt Lauer Ignores Trump’s Lies

NBC host didn’t challenge Trump’s false claims about Iraq and Libya.

Money for something… But not you!!!

How long can the hundreds of millions of us who are maybe a few paychecks away from financial crisis put up with 'Capitalism on Steroids'?

A Farruggio original: The Cabbie

He was a 'working stiff' and a man earning money seemed to enjoy his meal that much more.

No, CNN, Trump hasn’t denounced racism

He’s been too busy denouncing Hamilton and SNL and leveraging the presidency for profit.

Progressive Briefing for Friday, September 14

15 groups account for nearly all dark money, Trump claim Democrats rigged hurricane death toll, Bezos commits fraction of $163B fortune to help homeless, and more.