President Joe Biden announced Monday his intention to nominate a former appointee under former President Donald Trump with a controversial past in Latin America to the bipartisan United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy.
Shredding up my Reddit comments (editing them to say fuck spez, linking to Lemmy and Kbin, not deleting but I don't care if they do end up deleted) and I got this....
The high court ruled that a Christian web designer has a right to offer design services for opposite-sex weddings while refusing those services for same-sex weddings.
The justices settled a question left open in 2018: whether businesses open to the public and engaged in expression may refuse to serve customers based on religious convictions.
During an official state visit, the Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has been feted and praised despite his Hindu nationalism and right-wing policies — even by Democrats.
Special counsel Jack Smith has compelled at least two Republican fake electors to testify to a federal grand jury in Washington in recent weeks by giving them limited immunity, part of a current push by federal prosecutors to swiftly nail down evidence in the sprawling criminal investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020...
Joe Biden’s unconstitutional dereliction of his Article II duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed warrants impeachment. He has willfully created a border crisis that has enabled the horrific trafficking of children. As a mother, it breaks my heart to watch Joe Biden turn a blind eye to victims of child sex...
A new manifesto by the nonprofit American Compass capably identifies the problems facing the working class but stumbles on the solutions—especially labor unions.
Biden nominates controversial former Trump-appointee to Public Diplomacy Commission (www.cnn.com)
President Joe Biden announced Monday his intention to nominate a former appointee under former President Donald Trump with a controversial past in Latin America to the bipartisan United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy.
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That's it folks. RIF has stopped working....
[might not really be Reddit] Reddit threatens you for using Power Delete Suite and other tools now
Shredding up my Reddit comments (editing them to say fuck spez, linking to Lemmy and Kbin, not deleting but I don't care if they do end up deleted) and I got this....
The Supreme Court strikes down Biden's student-loan forgiveness plan, blocking debt relief for millions of borrowers (www.businessinsider.com)
The Supreme Court ruled Biden's student-loan forgiveness is illegal, meaning borrowers will resume payments without debt cancellation this year.
Supreme Court limits LGBTQ protections in dispute over services for same-sex weddings (www.politico.com)
The high court ruled that a Christian web designer has a right to offer design services for opposite-sex weddings while refusing those services for same-sex weddings.
Supreme Court Backs Web Designer Opposed to Same-Sex Marriage (www.nytimes.com)
The justices settled a question left open in 2018: whether businesses open to the public and engaged in expression may refuse to serve customers based on religious convictions.
‘Gay furries’ group hacks agencies in US states attacking gender-affirming care (www.theguardian.com)
Data released by SiegedSec from six states includes South Carolina police files and contact details for Nebraska court officials
US economy stronger than reported at start of 2023 (www.bbc.com)
The new data could bolster the case for higher interest rates.
Ron DeSantis the "worst candidate I've ever seen"—Former GOP strategist (www.newsweek.com)
Jeff Timmer of The Lincoln Project was reacting to the 2024 hopeful saying he would be in favor of axing four federal agencies if elected president.
A Corrupt Bargain? - A 2016 McMullin Victory (i.imgur.com)
Goodbye RIF - Talklittle's Goodbye to Reddit is Fun users (www.talklittle.com)
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The Supreme Court’s latest opinion means innocent people must remain in prison (www.vox.com)
Clarence Thomas’s majority opinion ensures that innocent people will spend years behind bars.
Billionaire-funded group driving effort to erode democracy in key US states (www.theguardian.com)
Foundation for Government Accountability, backed by Richard Uihlein, exerting influence in Ohio, Missouri, South Dakota and Arkansas
Why Did Democrats Embrace the Far-Right Narendra Modi? (jacobin.com)
During an official state visit, the Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has been feted and praised despite his Hindu nationalism and right-wing policies — even by Democrats.
Exclusive: Special counsel trades immunity for fake elector testimony as Jan 6 probe heats up (www.cnn.com)
Special counsel Jack Smith has compelled at least two Republican fake electors to testify to a federal grand jury in Washington in recent weeks by giving them limited immunity, part of a current push by federal prosecutors to swiftly nail down evidence in the sprawling criminal investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020...
Kari Lake ‘couch-surfing like a bum’ at Mar-a-Lago, ex-Trump lawyer says (www.independent.co.uk)
Failed gubernatoiral candidate’s campaign team denies the accusation
The GOP Tried to Intimidate DOJ Into Doing Nothing About Jan. 6, and it Worked (www.vice.com)
So of course, they’re trying it again.
'Shame': House erupts in chaos after Schiff censure (www.politico.com)
States shrug off warnings, plow ahead with anti-ESG laws (www.eenews.net)
State lawmakers passed nearly 20 laws this year that target ESG investing, a strategy that takes into account risks such as climate change.
Rep. Lauren Boebert Leads as First House Republican in 24 Years to Initiate Impeachment Proceedings (boebert.house.gov)
Joe Biden’s unconstitutional dereliction of his Article II duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed warrants impeachment. He has willfully created a border crisis that has enabled the horrific trafficking of children. As a mother, it breaks my heart to watch Joe Biden turn a blind eye to victims of child sex...
Republican Sen. Rick Scott is reportedly considering a presidential bid as fellow Floridian Ron DeSantis struggles (www.businessinsider.com)
Scott and DeSantis have a notably frosty relationship, but a presidential run would also pit the Trump ally against the former president.
New 2D Mario game announced, Not calling it Super Mario LSD was a swing and a miss (youtu.be)
https://youtu.be/JStAYvbeSHc
Conservatives Aren’t Serious About Empowering the Working Class (newrepublic.com)
A new manifesto by the nonprofit American Compass capably identifies the problems facing the working class but stumbles on the solutions—especially labor unions.