Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Racism, propaganda and wars

Let’s recognize that wars are rooted in white supremacist and racist ideology that believes only certain people deserve to control their destinies.

Video shows former Green Beret attacking police captain during Capitol riots

Despite the fact that McKellop was wearing a helmet and gas mask while allegedly assaulting the officers, federal investigators were able to identify him due to his clothing and a unique U.S. Army Special Forces patch on his backpack.

Just 27 billionaires have spent $90 million to buy GOP Congress: Report

"They're counting on that 'small' investment in anti-tax Republicans to save them billions in taxes," said Americans for Tax Fairness, which conducted the analysis.

Why sacred sites were destroyed for the Dakota Access Pipeline

Given that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is now saying it needs more information before making a decision about DAPL, let's hope in North Dakota there's still time to finally listen to the tribe.

A perfect storm has Elon Musk paying $11 billion in tax

But that still isn't anything close to his fair tax share.

USDA drops plan to test for Monsanto weed killer in food

Much more research is needed to understand the impact on human health of chronic dietary exposures to pesticides.

The betrayal of the Black community

What has not been generally covered are the feelings of let down and betrayal that lingers in the Black community as a result of the aftermath of the 2024 Presidential elections.

Hillary: Gender, Power, and “It’s Not Me, It’s You”

This weekend Madeleine Albright introduced Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire saying, “there’s a special place in hell for women who don’t support other women."

Supreme Court affirms Native American treaty rights to harvest salmon

The decision upholds 19th century promises and should increase the number of fish for everyone.

DCI Group Subpoenaed in Expanding Exxon Climate Denial Investigation

ExxonMobil continues to fund climate denial through groups including the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).