RealJournalism

RealJournalism, 2 days ago to Florida

#Florida deputies entered the wrong apartment and killed a 23 year old airman who was exercising his Second Amendment rights. This is what happens when you elect fascist governors like Ron DeSantis. The cruelty is the point. #PoliceBrutality #BlackLivesMatter https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/5/9/2239749/-Florida-Deputies-Enter-Wrong-Apartment-and-Kill-23yo-Black-US-Airman?pm_campaign=trending&pm_source=sidebar&pm_medium=web

RealJournalism, 2 days ago to Ukraine

Russian air defenses are nonexistent. #Ukraine is sending drones hundreds of miles into Russian territory to blow up oil refineries. https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/5/9/2239774/-Nearly-a-1-000-miles-into-Russia-in-Broad-Day-Light-What-Air-Defense-Doing?pm_campaign=trending&pm_source=sidebar&pm_medium=web

RealJournalism, 4 days ago to Florida

#Florida has just passed a law banning the selling of synthetic meat, oozing "concern" about public safety. Their "concern" is noted. I've tried it, and it tastes different, but I came out in one piece. And so much for the GOP being for limited government and free enterprise. https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/5/7/2239359/-Krugman-s-Blisteringly-Accurate-Description-of-American-Conservatives?pm_campaign=trending&pm_source=sidebar&pm_medium=web

RealJournalism, 4 days ago to Russia

Judge Cannon has now postponed the classified documents trial indefinitely. It is time for Jack Smith to get her removed. She has shown that she cannot act impartially as a judge, but her loyalties are to Donald Trump and to #Russia. https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/5/7/2239486/-Cannon-postpones-classified-docs-Trial-indefinitely?pm_campaign=trending&pm_source=sidebar&pm_medium=web

RealJournalism, 5 days ago to random

PEN America purports to be about supporting intellectual freedom and defending writers around the world. But in practice, they are a unionbusting outfit. They offered voluntary recognition to their union, only to turn around and drag their feet on negotiating and bringing in union avoidance consultants and promoting nonunion employees. And they refuse to pay their employees a living wage. Don't send them money. #1u https://portside.org/2024-05-05/workers-say-pen-america-slow-walking-union-negotiations

RealJournalism, 5 days ago to Georgia

Eight out of the top ten states that had the highest #COVID19 death rates voted for #Trump in 2020. The other two -- #Georgia and #Arizona. The vaccine denial coming out of FOX News and other right-wing media outlets significantly contributed to Donald Trump's defeat. https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/5/6/2239188/-How-The-Right-Wing-Media-Killed-Its-Own-Audience-To-Own-The-Libs?pm_campaign=trending&pm_source=sidebar&pm_medium=web

RealJournalism, 9 days ago to random

The problem in these debates over #Gaza is that the right and too many Israel Right or Wrong supporters conflate criticism of the genocide in Gaza with antisemitism. Meanwhile, the death toll is 34,000 and counting. https://portside.org/2024-05-02/students-right-side-history-distortion-campus-protests-over-gaza

RealJournalism, 9 days ago to random

Dozens of new #Gaza solidarity encampments have sprung recently. These are the biggest student protest movements since the 1960's. FOX News is whipping up hysteria against them, and the police are rioting. And when they dismantle one camp, others spring up in their place. https://portside.org/2024-05-02/will-they-crush-biggest-student-movement-vietnam

RealJournalism, 9 days ago to ethelcain

Up next in UAW union elections is a union vote later this month at a plant near Tuscaloosa in #Alabama. Republican politicians are running scared, working the phones, and calling in favors. #1u https://labornotes.org/2024/04/relay-race-organize-south-volkswagen-workers-pass-baton-mercedes-workers

RealJournalism, 9 days ago to random

The National Association of Letter Carriers has engaged in union/management partnership for far too long, to the point where rank and file members are shut out of contract negotiations and not even allowed to vote. If we are to dig the Postal Service out of its hole, we need a union that will fight for its members, not cozy up to the likes of Trump swamp creature Louis DeJoy. #1u https://labornotes.org/blogs/2024/04/momentum-open-bargaining-grows-letter-carriers

RealJournalism, 9 days ago to random

"Just in Time" delivery systems have been shown to be a colossal failure. Productivity collapsed, especially after the Great Recession. Now, Amazon's dense delivery systems are upending that model, but they are vulnerable to strikes. Which is why the bosses are running scared these days. #1u https://labornotes.org/2024/05/end-lean-production-and-whats-ahead

RealJournalism, 9 days ago to random

A mine manager in #NewYork has pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges and will serve six months in prison and five years probation after he overrode safety features on a damaged crane, causing the death of a worker. If Amazon doesn't start treating its workers like human beings, maybe a little jail time could come in handy for certain bosses. #1u https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/sol/sol20240419

RealJournalism, 9 days ago to random

The Warehouse Worker Protection Act would protect workers from abuses from employers like Amazon, whose abusive quota practices cause a disproportionate amount of injuries, deaths, and worker turnover. Democrats govern. #1u https://www.laborpress.org/legislation-to-protect-worker-safety-at-amazon/

RealJournalism, 9 days ago to Arizona

General Flynn reported receiving eight subpoenas last night. Believable, considering the fake electors investigation in #Arizona is ramping up. https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/5/2/2238604/-Michael-Flynn-claims-he-received-eight-subpoenas-last-night?pm_campaign=trending&pm_source=sidebar&pm_medium=web

RealJournalism, 9 days ago to Ukraine

More Russian stuff blowing up, including careless smokers blowing up key plants. Also, speculation about Lavrov's dismissal. He was a Putin loyalist for years, but wanted to do a nuclear security deal with the West before the "Special Military Operation," only to be snubbed by Putin. #Ukraine https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/5/2/2238428/-Russian-stuff-blowing-up-Russia-cranks-up-its-use-of-turtle-tanks?pm_campaign=trending&pm_source=sidebar&pm_medium=web

RealJournalism, 9 days ago to random

Does anybody else think Donald Trump is stiffing his lawyers in the Stormy Daniels trial and this is their passive/aggressive way of getting back at him? https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/5/2/2238459/--Vonshitzinpants-another-media-history-moment?pm_campaign=trending&pm_source=sidebar&pm_medium=web

GottaLaff, 9 days ago to random

No pay wall.

"Extremist Militias Are Coordinating in More Than 100 Facebook Groups

After lying low for years in the aftermath of January 6, exclusive reporting shows, militia extremist groups and profiles have been quietly reorganizing and ramping up recruitment and rhetoric on Facebook." https://www.wired.com/story/extremist-militias-are-coordinating-on-facebook/?bxid=5be677284b2ef40b1e6d155f&cndid=42353131&esrc=bx_multi1st_dailyext&source=Email_0_EDT_WIR_NEWSLETTER_0_DAILY_ZZ&utm_mailing=WIR_Daily_050224

RealJournalism, 12 days ago to Catholic

And then Bishop Gruss wonders why so many people have left the #Catholic Church after they grew up. #Michigan https://www.ncronline.org/news/michigan-bishop-calls-biden-stupid-catholic-who-doesnt-understand-faith

RealJournalism, 12 days ago to baltimore

The first large cargo ship has left #Baltimore since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. This is well ahead of schedule. Democrats govern. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/26/first-ship-baltimore-bridge-collapse

RealJournalism, 12 days ago to Autism

"Rubik," named after the popular puzzle, is a play that is about kids with #Autism and is acted by autistic kids. It is a big eye opener for people who want to learn about what they are going through. If you're in the area, it is worth your support. #Theatre https://www.kcur.org/arts-life/2024-04-26/for-young-kansas-city-actors-with-autism-a-new-play-creates-space-to-connect-with-others?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Read%20the%20story%2C%20and%20see%20more%20photos%2C%20by%20KCUR%26%2339%3Bs%20Julie%20Denesha&utm_campaign=Early%20Bird

RealJournalism, 12 days ago to Kansas

Jim Crow is alive and well in #Kansas. If you're Black and you get sick, it is a widespread belief among corporate types that you're just trying to fix yourself up with drugs. We need a Justice Department that will sue to break up corporate healthcare monopolies. Companies that rely on Jim Crow to make a profit do not deserve to exist. #BlackLivesMatter https://www.kcur.org/health/2024-04-29/kansas-health-care-system-doesnt-work-as-well-for-you-if-youre-black-research-shows?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Bek%20Shackelford-Nwanganga%20reports%20for%20the%20Kansas%20News%20Service&utm_campaign=Early%20Bird

RealJournalism, 12 days ago to stlouis

Eviction filings, including in #KansasCity and #StLouis, are skyrocketing despite the better economy. Let's call it what it is. Landlords are price gouging tenants, hitting them with fees, and evicting them when they can't pay. The best solution is to do what they do in #Finland -- give people the housing. Meanwhile, join your local tenants union or organize one if there is none in your area and know your rights. #Missouri https://www.kcur.org/housing-development-section/2024-04-29/more-tenants-in-kansas-city-and-st-louis-are-being-evicted-i-was-scared?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Kavahn%20Mansouri%20reports%20for%20the%20NPR%20Midwest%20Newsroom&utm_campaign=Early%20Bird

RealJournalism, 12 days ago to tesla

With Elon Musk's finances hemorrhaging, Twitter becoming a waste of $44 billion, and #Tesla getting in more and more trouble from regulators, he is now wooing #China. Wait till they find out his cars break down easily and Musk's dealers tell angry customers that they have 100+ years of learning to do. https://www.reuters.com/world/china/boss-battery-giant-catl-visits-elon-musks-hotel-beijing-reuters-witness-2024-04-29/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=Daily-Briefing&utm_term=042924&user_email=6178f1b4ffd352f367e7b15ac9f42f239b7166116dfcd896d93afa99a5de221d

RealJournalism, 12 days ago to climate

At least 42 people in #Kenya have been killed after a dam burst due to torrential rains. #ClimateChange is real, not something that is happening over the horizon. It is time for the President to declare a #ClimateEmergency. Any #GreenNewDeal package we pass in the next congress needs to include comprehensive foreign aid to build climate resiliency worldwide. https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/kenya-postpones-start-school-term-due-heavy-floods-2024-04-29/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=Daily-Briefing&utm_term=042924&user_email=6178f1b4ffd352f367e7b15ac9f42f239b7166116dfcd896d93afa99a5de221d

RealJournalism, 13 days ago to random

“I am aware that many object to the severity of my language; but is there not cause for severity? I will be as harsh as truth, and as uncompromising as justice. On this subject, I do not wish to think, or to speak, or write, with moderation. No! no! Tell a man whose house is on fire to give a moderate alarm; tell him to moderately rescue his wife from the hands of the ravisher; tell the mother to gradually extricate her babe from the fire into which it has fallen…” -- William Lloyd Garrison.