We have the technology. National Voter ID (SSN). One vote. Apps. Public voting at libraries. On big issues like, abortion, immigration, gun control. It could be done… which is why we won’t do it.
You may have noticed a distinct lack of return2ozma. This is due to their admitting, in a public comment, that their engagement here is in bad faith:...
Social media platforms train users to communicate as propagandists: Recent research shows that platform users learn to express polarizing emotions like outrage through “social learning.” Social media users are taught through app feedback – positive reinforcement through notifications – and peer-learning – what they see others do – to post outrage even if they don’t feel outraged and they don’t want to spread outrage.
The more outrage we see, the more outrage we post.
The father of a Baraboo High School graduate blocked his daughter from shaking the hand of the Black superintendent as she graduated, video of the incident shows....
“More and more people are waking up to realize, we do not want private insurance companies to be in control of our healthcare system,” said one advocate who attended the latest Sanders Institute Gathering.
Former presidential medical adviser clashed with far-right congresswoman when he testified in front of the House Oversight Committee on Monday about the Trump administration’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic...
Defending Capital from Democracy (www.monbiot.com)
The NYPD is reportedly seeking to revoke Trump's concealed carry permit (www.motherjones.com)
President Joe Biden says he will not pardon his son Hunter Biden if he's convicted on gun-related charges (www.nbcnews.com)
On Tuesday these Republicans voted to defund Nato (www.newsweek.com)
Charleston bridge closed as out-of-control ship powers through harbor (www.theguardian.com)
Police cleared traffic and pedestrians from bridge as cargo ship went nearly full throttle through South Carolina harbor...
Donald Trump's "foamy saliva" in campaign video raises questions (www.newsweek.com)
42 Democrats Vote With GOP to Sanction ICC Over Netanyahu Warrant (truthout.org)
Are you a 'tankie'
I keep seeing this instance is overrun with tankies so hey, lets do an informal survey like I’ve seen on hexbear...
A quick note on the return2ozma ban:
You may have noticed a distinct lack of return2ozma. This is due to their admitting, in a public comment, that their engagement here is in bad faith:...
Kyle Rittenhouse mocked for trying to make ‘gay’ a slur on the first day of Pride Month (www.advocate.com)
Graduate's father arrested for blocking Black superintendent from shaking daughter's hand (www.rawstory.com)
The father of a Baraboo High School graduate blocked his daughter from shaking the hand of the Black superintendent as she graduated, video of the incident shows....
'We Can Get There': Medicare for All Advocates See Resurgence in National Movement (www.commondreams.org)
“More and more people are waking up to realize, we do not want private insurance companies to be in control of our healthcare system,” said one advocate who attended the latest Sanders Institute Gathering.
it's why I'm here (lemmy.world)
Poll: More than 60% of middle class say they’re ‘struggling financially’ and are not expecting things to turn around for the rest of their lives (www.thehill.com)
Ya feel me? (lemmy.world)
Fauci says ‘unusual’ antics by Marjorie Taylor Greene is reason he gets death threats (www.independent.co.uk)
Former presidential medical adviser clashed with far-right congresswoman when he testified in front of the House Oversight Committee on Monday about the Trump administration’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic...
Russia co-opts far-right politicians in Europe with cash, officials say (wapo.st)
A Kremlin-backed media outlet — the Prague-based Voice of Europe — funneled hundreds of thousands of euros to far-right politicians, officials say.
GameStop shares soar as ‘Roaring Kitty’ reveals $116m bet in Reddit post (www.theguardian.com)
Roughly $390m worth of GameStop shares had changed hands before 6am ET, following Keith Gill’s first Reddit post in three years