Inside the Capitol Riot: An Exclusive Video Investigation (NY Times)
As you watch this video, recall those Republicans who have dismissed this insurrection, calling it non-violent or a visit by tourists.
How Stochastic Terrorism Uses Disgust to Incite Violence
Pundits are weaponizing disgust to fuel violence, and it’s affecting our humanity
Dehumanizing and vilifying a person or group of people can provoke what scholars and law enforcement officials call stochastic terrorism, in which ideologically driven hate speech increases the likelihood that people will violently and unpredictably attack the targets of vicious claims.
Mass Migration from Twitter:
Twitter May be Doomed
Trump announces 2024 candidacy for the Presidency.
Meanwhile, MAGAts appear to be tiring of Trump and his narcissistic antics.
House Subcommittee: Trump Politicized the Pandemic
“The Select Subcommittee’s investigation has shown that the previous administration engaged in an unprecedented campaign of political interference in the federal government’s pandemic response, which undermined public health to benefit the former president’s political goals. As today’s report shows, President Trump and his top aides repeatedly attacked CDC scientists, compromised the agency’s public health guidance, and suppressed scientific reports in an effort to downplay the seriousness of the coronavirus. This prioritization of politics, contempt for science, and refusal to follow the advice of public health experts harmed the nation’s ability to respond effectively to the coronavirus crisis and put Americans at risk. As we continue to recover from the coronavirus crisis, we must also continue to work to safeguard scientific integrity and restore the American people’s trust in our public health institutions.”
Israel’s Apartheid and Discrimination
Israel’s Discriminatory Treatment of Palestinians in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
This report consists of a series of case studies that compare Israel’s different treatment of Jewish settlements to nearby Palestinian communities throughout the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. It describes the two-tier system of laws, rules, and services that Israel operates for the two populations in areas in the West Bank under its exclusive control, which provide preferential services, development, and benefits for Jewish settlers while imposing harsh conditions on Palestinians.
Related:
Israel is an apartheid state, Amnesty International says (Amnesty International)
Republicans Oppose Protecting the Voting Process
Just now 96% of House republicans voted against legislation that would make it harder to overturn future presidential elections. 96%! pic.twitter.com/9ydZ1jy4oo
— Bill Pascrell, Jr. 🇺🇸🇺🇦 (@BillPascrell) September 21, 2022
Veterans group presses state and local prosecutors to go after far-right Patriot Front
A military veterans organization is calling on prosecutors to get more aggressive with the Patriot Front, a far-right, white supremacist group that has been marching in cities across the country, arguing existing laws provide the authority needed to bring criminal charges against its members.
Task Force Butler, an organization founded by U.S. Army veteran Kristofer Goldsmith with the tagline “Veterans Fighting Fascism,” published a report this week that identifies members of the Patriot Front and specifies criminal statutes it says can be used against them.
Texas sheriff will investigate Florida flying Venezuelan migrants to Martha’s Vineyard
Authorities in Texas have opened a criminal investigation into Gov. Ron DeSantis’ operation to fly roughly 50 Venezuelan migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard last week. Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar announced at a news conference Monday that his office is investigating whether the migrants were the victims of a crime, saying they were “lured under false pretenses.” Many migrants said they agreed to fly from San Antonio to the Massachusetts island after being promised jobs. But there was no work waiting.