RealJournalism

RealJournalism, 8 days ago to random

Trump bodyguard Keith Schiller could have easily refuted the prosecution's case that Donald Trump had sex with Stormy Daniels and was paying her hush money to keep quiet. The defense never called him. I wonder why. :thinkerguns: https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/6/2/2244332/-Todd-Blanche-admitted-Trump-was-guilty-on-Fox-News?pm_campaign=trending&pm_source=sidebar&pm_medium=web

RealJournalism, 8 days ago to Russia

Ukrainian bombing of Russian oil refineries is doing so much damage, #Russia is no longer publishing its oil output due to "national security concerns." #Ukraine https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/6/2/2244291/-David-Kicks-Goliath-in-the-Nuts?pm_campaign=trending&pm_source=sidebar&pm_medium=web

RealJournalism, 11 days ago to gardening

It turns out that indoor #gardening can help boost immune systems. #Science #Health #COVID19 https://www.ecowatch.com/urban-indoor-gardening-immune-health-soil-microbes.html

RealJournalism, 11 days ago to random

The big thing about the #Trump conviction is that even if the Supreme Court were to uphold presidential immunity, it would not apply to #NewYork because he was tried on state charges. Unless, of course, the SCOTUS wants to take an axe to States' Rights. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/05/30/trump-trial-convicted-impact/

RealJournalism, 11 days ago to random

Over one million #Veterans have been helped under the PACT Act, which was approved by Congress two years ago. The law compensates veterans who were exposed to toxic burn pits that the military had used during its conflicts in #Afghanistan and #Iraq. https://idahocapitalsun.com/2024/05/27/biden-announces-1-million-claims-granted-for-va-benefits-under-toxic-exposure-law/

RealJournalism, 11 days ago to random

The Recovering America's Wildlife Act would spend $1.3 billion to protect wildlife around the country. It is bipartisan and is supported by an unlikely alliance of conservationists, oil execs, and the NRA. https://www.hcn.org/articles/the-recovering-americas-wildlife-act-is-still-a-bipartisan-unicorn/?ref=fixthenews.com

RealJournalism, 11 days ago to random

US Refineries have reduced their emissions of benzene, a #cancer causing compound, thanks to better federal oversight and regulations. Democrats govern. https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/05/23/benzene-pollution-refineries-epa/?ref=fixthenews.com

RealJournalism, 11 days ago to climate

The Aral Sea used to be the lifeblood of people living in #Kazakhstan and #Uzbekistan. But it has been drying since the 1960's, and massive dust storms are hurting the quality of life. So the governments of those two countries are now planting massive forests there. #ClimateChange https://news.mongabay.com/2024/05/uzbekistan-plants-a-forest-where-a-sea-once-lay/?ref=fixthenews.com

RealJournalism, 11 days ago to Massachusetts

It turns out that raising taxes on the rich helps address state budget shortages. Previously, #Massachusetts was wringing its hands about impending budget cuts. Now, it is trying to figure out how to spend a budget surplus after a voter-approved millionaires tax brought in twice as much revenue as expected. https://www.wgbh.org/news/politics/2024-05-21/millionaires-tax-revenue-reaches-1-8-billion-on-pace-to-double-estimates?ref=fixthenews.com

RealJournalism, 11 days ago to random

People who come at me and claim we're all doomed will be blocked. All you're doing is helping Donald Trump win again in November. If we're all doomed, then what the hell are you doing on these boards? Why work for change? Why care about someone you don't know? It's like being on a sports team. If you go in with the mindset that you're not going to win, that tends to become self-fulfilling.

RealJournalism, 11 days ago to random

The Central African Republic is vaccinating 163,000 of its people against malaria. It is one of the most malaria-affected countries in the world. https://www.gavi.org/news/media-room/shipment-newest-malaria-vaccine-r21-central-african-republic-marks-latest-milestone?ref=fixthenews.com

RealJournalism, 12 days ago to Canada

Canadian scientists have developed a compound that can soak up oil quickly. If scalable, it can minimize the damage caused by oil spills. And it is reusable. #Canada #Ocean https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/researchers-unveil-reusable-sponge-for-soaking-up-marine-oil-spills-even-in-frigid-waters/

RealJournalism, 12 days ago to Iceland

A campaign to get a glacier on the ballot in #Iceland failed due to lack of signatures. The ultimate goal, however, is to raise awareness of the fact that some glaciers could be gone in 50 years. #ClimateChange https://www.positive.news/society/snow-joke-icelandic-glacier-makes-presidential-bid/

RealJournalism, 12 days ago to random

Winsor & Newton, a company from which many artists buy their supplies, has become a B Corp. https://www.positive.news/economics/good-business/painting-a-greener-future-how-an-art-brand-became-a-b-corp/

RealJournalism, 12 days ago to random

Trump supporters thinking they are doing their part to Make America Great Again. https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/5/30/2243614/-Every-day-Park-Rangers-have-to-deal-with-Idiots-lying-about-our-History?pm_campaign=trending&pm_source=sidebar&pm_medium=web

RealJournalism, 12 days ago to random

One of Donald Trump's former producers has spilled the beans on the rampant racism and sexism displayed by Trump during the production of The Apprentice. https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/5/30/2243623/-With-NDA-expired-Apprentice-producer-reveals-Trump-s-appalling-racism-sexism-on-the-set?pm_campaign=trending&pm_source=sidebar&pm_medium=web

RealJournalism, 12 days ago to pakistan

The end of polio is in sight. 12 genetic clusters of the virus have been reduced to two, and one of the two has not been seen since November. #Afghanistan #Pakistan https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/22/opinion/polio-eradication-lessons.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20240522&instance_id=124115&nl=the-morning&regi_id=59486880&segment_id=167417&te=1&user_id=9486a1b40c96a82f6bd52fb35ff3010f

RealJournalism, 12 days ago to random

Doctors are getting closer to a cure for asthma. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41590-024-01834-9

RealJournalism, 12 days ago to Michigan

All this brawling within the #Michigan GOP means trouble for frontrunner Mike Rogers, who trails the Democratic candidate in the US Senate race. https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-government/trump-warrior-mike-rogers-takes-flak-michigan-gop-primary-us-senate

RealJournalism, 12 days ago to queer

Another #LGBTQIA hate bill passed the #Louisiana Senate. This one would restrict the use of names that students in schools wish to be called. Elections matter. https://lailluminator.com/2024/05/29/restrictions-on-transgender-students-pronouns-names-clear-louisiana-senate/

RealJournalism, 12 days ago to climate

The American people have spoken. 62% want Big Oil held legally accountable for burning the planet. #ClimateChange https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/5/29/2243193/-Earth-Matters-Poll-62-want-oil-gas-companies-held-legally-accountable-for-climate-impacts?pm_campaign=trending&pm_source=sidebar&pm_medium=web

RealJournalism, 13 days ago to connecticut

#Connecticut just passed a law signed by Governor Ned Lamont which drastically expands paid sick leave. Lamont himself was a businessman. Democrats govern. https://ctmirror.org/2024/05/28/ct-paid-sick-leave-law-ned-lamont/

RealJournalism, 13 days ago to iowa

A new 9,000 panel array means that Grinnell College in #Iowa will get one third of its energy from #Solar. https://iowacapitaldispatch.com/2024/05/27/one-third-of-grinnell-college-power-to-come-from-solar-energy-with-new-solar-array/

RealJournalism, 13 days ago to solar

A new report by the NOAA says that there is a 99% chance that this year will be one of the five hottest on record and that there is a 55% that this will be the hottest year on record. But the same report says that thanks to #Solar, our grid will likely keep up with peak demand. https://floridaphoenix.com/2024/05/28/new-solar-will-help-keep-power-on-during-scorching-summer-report-says/

RealJournalism, 17 days ago to missouri

Congress should expand the RECA program to help people in #Missouri who were exposed to radiation from nuclear tests, uranium mining, and radioactive waste. The government created this problem. The government should fix it. But now, the House is dragging its feet. https://coloradonewsline.com/2024/05/24/radiation-exposure-congress-extend-benefits/