About Half the News.
May. 17th, 2019 04:59 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
gwydion* "Putin calls for compromise over Orthodox cathedral standoff:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/dozens-detained-at-cathedral-protest-in-russian-city/2019/05/16/a22fcf46-77b0-11e9-a7bf-c8a43b84ee31_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.42343c46a969
* "Brazil education freeze spurs biggest protests yet against...:" https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-education/brazil-education-cuts-spur-biggest-protests-yet-against-bolsonaro-government-idUSKCN1SL2H6
* "Huawei Is a Target as Trump Moves to Ban Foreign Telecom Gear:" https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/15/business/huawei-ban-trump.html
* "Trump administration showers Brazilian crooks with $62M bailout money meant for struggling U.S. farmers:" https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/ny-trump-administration-bailout-farmers-brazilian-criminals-20190516-6rdb3ithvfec7fttem7qrny54y-story.html
* "Farmer who voted for Trump says he’ll "never vote for him again" as family is set to lose $150,000 in China trade war:" https://www.newsweek.com/farmer-trump-never-vote-again-china-trade-1426485
* "Trump's wealth in the spotlight with new disclosure forms:" https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/16/politics/donald-trump-disclosure-business-trump-organization/index.html
* "Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort took a financial hit last year:" https://www.politico.com/story/2019/05/16/trump-mar-a-lago-resort-finances-1328890
* "Trump’s prized Doral resort is in steep decline, according to company documents, showing his business problems are mounting:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trumps-prized-doral-resort-is-in-steep-decline-according-to-company-documents-showing-his-business-problems-are-mounting/2019/05/14/03cc701a-6b54-11e9-be3a-33217240a539_story.html?noredirect=on
* Long time readers will know I hardly ever post polling, since the horse race of it all is not really what this blog's about. Now and then there is an exception. Taking the temperature on the plan the Republicans are floating to delay the Presidential election until 2022 feels like a thing worth doing. "Extended term for Trump? No way, most Americans say:" http://crystalball.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/extended-term-for-trump-no-way-most-americans-say/
* How is this not Obstruction of Justice? If it isn’t is anything? "Unsealed court docs in Flynn case add detail to Trump obstruction:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/unsealed-court-docs-in-flynn-case-add-detail-to-trump-obstruction-59795525787
* "Judge orders Flynn-related redactions removed from Mueller report:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/judge-orders-flynn-related-redactions-removed-from-mueller-report-59796037712
* "Scott Pruitt wasted nearly $124,000 on first- and business-class travel, EPA IG says:" https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/16/politics/pruitt-airfare-inspector-general/index.html
* "Ted Cruz to Chris Hayes: 'May Space Pirates devour your liver':" http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/ted-cruz-to-chris-hayes-may-space-pirates-devour-your-liver-59785285706
* "U.S. military to build 6 tent cities near border for migrants:" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/u-s-military-build-6-tent-cities-border-migrants-n1006161
* "Trump To Outline Immigration Plan That Would Overhaul Who Is Allowed Into The U.S.:" https://www.npr.org/2019/05/15/723666784/trump-to-outline-immigration-plan-that-would-overhaul-whos-allowed-into-the-u-s
* "Senate confirms Wendy Vitter as federal judge, despite Democrats’ objections over her opposition to abortion:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/senate-confirms-wendy-vitter-as-federal-judge-despite-democrats-objections-over-her-opposition-to-abortion/2019/05/16/d828a3c6-7769-11e9-bd25-c989555e7766_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.bd7aa21ebaf3
“It is incredibly alarming that a nominee for the federal bench would be so willing to voice her support for such dangerous propaganda, especially when that same nominee is unwilling to voice her support for one of the landmark civil rights cases in our country’s history,” Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) said on the floor Wednesday.
I feel like willingness to lie publicly on this scale should be disqualifying all by itself even without her being pro-segregation etc., all of which should also be disqualifying.
* "Republicans confirm anti-abortion extremist Vitter to judgeship:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/republicans-confirm-anti-abortion-extremist-vitter-to-judgeship-59798597814
* "As faith in Trump-era SCOTUS wavers, post-Roe preparations begin:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/as-faith-in-trump-era-scotus-wavers-post-roe-preparations-begin-59798085530
* "The hidden agenda of Alabama's abortion ban:" http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/the-hidden-agenda-of-alabama-s-abortion-ban-59785285758
* "25 Republican Men Ban Abortion In Alabama:"
* "Halsey - Nightmare:"
* I had double errands Wednesday and was short sleeped on top of the tired from trying to accomplish things. My body threw a tantrum in the evening, which also takes a lot out of me. I woke up exhausted Thursday and I only gt through about half the news. Friday I'm supposed to forage, but i think I'm going to sleep instead. I'll try to catch up on the weekend. sorry this week has been so uneven.
*****
* Full list of Resistance and charity links has been migrated to my profile as it was getting out of hand.
* Angry about the Republicans banning birth control and abortion inn several states? Consider donating or volunteering:
Planned Parenthood
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/
The Center for Reproductive Rights
https://www.reproductiverights.org/
NARAL
https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/
The American Civil Liberties Union
https://www.aclu.org/
Access Reproductive Care: Southeast
https://www.arc-southeast.org
NNAF
https://abortionfunds.org/
the Yellowhammer Fund
https://yellowhammerfund.org/
Mississippi Reproductive Freedom Fund
https://msreprofreedomfund.org/
Women Have Options
http://www.womenhaveoptions.org/
* Want to help LGBTQIA+ folk escape repressive regimes? https://www.rainbowrailroad.com/donate
* Donate to HIAS to help refugees: https://act.hias.org/page/6048/donate/1
* Want to contribute directly to the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services fund? "Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services:" https://www.raicestexas.org/
* Support Kids at the Border: http://brigdh.tumblr.com/post/175022384240/support-the-kids-at-the-border
* The Rainbow Road and other ways to help Gay Refugees: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/160470723507/the-rainbow-railroad-is-helping-gay-men-escape
* Upset about the abuse of big cats by people who shouldn't be allowed to keep them? Big cat rescue is trying to change laws to protect wild animals. "Cat Laws:" https://bigcatrescue.org/cat-laws/
* A list of organizations to help you run for office: http://lovingmyselfishard.tumblr.com/post/167330144634/psst-hey
* Have something you want to tell your Congress Critters? If you can not protest in person, here are some other options:
Call the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to be connected to the representative of your choice.
* This App phones your rep for you: http://takeastance.us/
* Here is one that will send your reps a fax: https://resistbot.io/
* This is a cool person and the swimsuits are being made from an ethical source. LGBTQIA+ swimsuits: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NerdyKeppie?ref=l2-shopheader-name§ion_id=24021616
* Help pay for cat food, litter, meds, medical copays: Paypal Lethran@gmail.com or paypal.me/Gwydion
* Birthday/Solstice master list: https://gwydion.dreamwidth.org/1925021.html
* "Brazil education freeze spurs biggest protests yet against...:" https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-education/brazil-education-cuts-spur-biggest-protests-yet-against-bolsonaro-government-idUSKCN1SL2H6
* "Huawei Is a Target as Trump Moves to Ban Foreign Telecom Gear:" https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/15/business/huawei-ban-trump.html
* "Trump administration showers Brazilian crooks with $62M bailout money meant for struggling U.S. farmers:" https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/ny-trump-administration-bailout-farmers-brazilian-criminals-20190516-6rdb3ithvfec7fttem7qrny54y-story.html
* "Farmer who voted for Trump says he’ll "never vote for him again" as family is set to lose $150,000 in China trade war:" https://www.newsweek.com/farmer-trump-never-vote-again-china-trade-1426485
* "Trump's wealth in the spotlight with new disclosure forms:" https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/16/politics/donald-trump-disclosure-business-trump-organization/index.html
* "Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort took a financial hit last year:" https://www.politico.com/story/2019/05/16/trump-mar-a-lago-resort-finances-1328890
* "Trump’s prized Doral resort is in steep decline, according to company documents, showing his business problems are mounting:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trumps-prized-doral-resort-is-in-steep-decline-according-to-company-documents-showing-his-business-problems-are-mounting/2019/05/14/03cc701a-6b54-11e9-be3a-33217240a539_story.html?noredirect=on
* Long time readers will know I hardly ever post polling, since the horse race of it all is not really what this blog's about. Now and then there is an exception. Taking the temperature on the plan the Republicans are floating to delay the Presidential election until 2022 feels like a thing worth doing. "Extended term for Trump? No way, most Americans say:" http://crystalball.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/extended-term-for-trump-no-way-most-americans-say/
* How is this not Obstruction of Justice? If it isn’t is anything? "Unsealed court docs in Flynn case add detail to Trump obstruction:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/unsealed-court-docs-in-flynn-case-add-detail-to-trump-obstruction-59795525787
* "Judge orders Flynn-related redactions removed from Mueller report:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/judge-orders-flynn-related-redactions-removed-from-mueller-report-59796037712
* "Scott Pruitt wasted nearly $124,000 on first- and business-class travel, EPA IG says:" https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/16/politics/pruitt-airfare-inspector-general/index.html
* "Ted Cruz to Chris Hayes: 'May Space Pirates devour your liver':" http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/ted-cruz-to-chris-hayes-may-space-pirates-devour-your-liver-59785285706
* "U.S. military to build 6 tent cities near border for migrants:" https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/u-s-military-build-6-tent-cities-border-migrants-n1006161
* "Trump To Outline Immigration Plan That Would Overhaul Who Is Allowed Into The U.S.:" https://www.npr.org/2019/05/15/723666784/trump-to-outline-immigration-plan-that-would-overhaul-whos-allowed-into-the-u-s
* "Senate confirms Wendy Vitter as federal judge, despite Democrats’ objections over her opposition to abortion:" https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/senate-confirms-wendy-vitter-as-federal-judge-despite-democrats-objections-over-her-opposition-to-abortion/2019/05/16/d828a3c6-7769-11e9-bd25-c989555e7766_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.bd7aa21ebaf3
“It is incredibly alarming that a nominee for the federal bench would be so willing to voice her support for such dangerous propaganda, especially when that same nominee is unwilling to voice her support for one of the landmark civil rights cases in our country’s history,” Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) said on the floor Wednesday.
I feel like willingness to lie publicly on this scale should be disqualifying all by itself even without her being pro-segregation etc., all of which should also be disqualifying.
* "Republicans confirm anti-abortion extremist Vitter to judgeship:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/republicans-confirm-anti-abortion-extremist-vitter-to-judgeship-59798597814
* "As faith in Trump-era SCOTUS wavers, post-Roe preparations begin:" http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/as-faith-in-trump-era-scotus-wavers-post-roe-preparations-begin-59798085530
* "The hidden agenda of Alabama's abortion ban:" http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/the-hidden-agenda-of-alabama-s-abortion-ban-59785285758
* "25 Republican Men Ban Abortion In Alabama:"
* "Halsey - Nightmare:"
* I had double errands Wednesday and was short sleeped on top of the tired from trying to accomplish things. My body threw a tantrum in the evening, which also takes a lot out of me. I woke up exhausted Thursday and I only gt through about half the news. Friday I'm supposed to forage, but i think I'm going to sleep instead. I'll try to catch up on the weekend. sorry this week has been so uneven.
*****
* Full list of Resistance and charity links has been migrated to my profile as it was getting out of hand.
* Angry about the Republicans banning birth control and abortion inn several states? Consider donating or volunteering:
Planned Parenthood
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/
The Center for Reproductive Rights
https://www.reproductiverights.org/
NARAL
https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/
The American Civil Liberties Union
https://www.aclu.org/
Access Reproductive Care: Southeast
https://www.arc-southeast.org
NNAF
https://abortionfunds.org/
the Yellowhammer Fund
https://yellowhammerfund.org/
Mississippi Reproductive Freedom Fund
https://msreprofreedomfund.org/
Women Have Options
http://www.womenhaveoptions.org/
* Want to help LGBTQIA+ folk escape repressive regimes? https://www.rainbowrailroad.com/donate
* Donate to HIAS to help refugees: https://act.hias.org/page/6048/donate/1
* Want to contribute directly to the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services fund? "Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services:" https://www.raicestexas.org/
* Support Kids at the Border: http://brigdh.tumblr.com/post/175022384240/support-the-kids-at-the-border
* The Rainbow Road and other ways to help Gay Refugees: http://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/160470723507/the-rainbow-railroad-is-helping-gay-men-escape
* Upset about the abuse of big cats by people who shouldn't be allowed to keep them? Big cat rescue is trying to change laws to protect wild animals. "Cat Laws:" https://bigcatrescue.org/cat-laws/
* A list of organizations to help you run for office: http://lovingmyselfishard.tumblr.com/post/167330144634/psst-hey
* Have something you want to tell your Congress Critters? If you can not protest in person, here are some other options:
Call the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to be connected to the representative of your choice.
* This App phones your rep for you: http://takeastance.us/
* Here is one that will send your reps a fax: https://resistbot.io/
* This is a cool person and the swimsuits are being made from an ethical source. LGBTQIA+ swimsuits: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NerdyKeppie?ref=l2-shopheader-name§ion_id=24021616
* Help pay for cat food, litter, meds, medical copays: Paypal Lethran@gmail.com or paypal.me/Gwydion
* Birthday/Solstice master list: https://gwydion.dreamwidth.org/1925021.html