NBC NEWS: Manchin says he is a ‘no’ on Biden’s big social welfare bill, puncturing hopes for its passage

Manchin says he is a ‘no’ on Biden’s big social welfare bill, puncturing hopes for its passage
The White House fired back, saying that just days ago, Manchin submitted to Biden an outline for a bill that “was the same size and scope” as Biden’s framework.

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HUFFPOST: Joe Manchin Privately Told Colleagues Parents Use Child Tax Credit Money On Drugs

Joe Manchin Privately Told Colleagues Parents Use Child Tax Credit Money On Drugs
The West Virginia senator just killed Democrats’ agenda. In private negotiations, he questioned whether the poorest Americans would spend financial aid wisely.

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CBS NEWS: Murdered teen had dreams of working with her idol Nicki Minaj

Murdered teen had dreams of working with her idol Nicki Minaj
How the death of a young transgender woman inspired a law.

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BUZZFEED NEWS: Black Activists Are Taking New Safety Measures To Defend Against Digital And Physical Threats

Black Activists Are Taking New Safety Measures To Defend Against Digital And Physical Threats
With political operators, armed vigilantes, and police departments all cracking down on racial justice movements, Black organizers have developed security plans, anti-doxxing programs, and other tactics.

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NBC NEWS: As parents protest critical race theory, students demand end to classmates’ racial slurs

As parents protest critical race theory, students demand end to classmates’ racial slurs
Heated local debates over critical race theory are feeding into the bullying and harassment of students of color at school, making it harder to stop, parents and experts say.

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THE WASHINGTON POST: Highly vaccinated countries thought they were over the worst. Denmark says the pandemic ’s toughest month is just beginning.

Highly vaccinated countries thought they were over the worst. Denmark says the pandemic’s toughest month is just beginning.
In a country that tracks the spread of coronavirus variants as closely as any in the world, the signals have never been more concerning.

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Burning Morals At Both Ends

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There have been accusations that employees of a candle factory in Mayfield, Kentucky, and an Amazon Warehouse in Edwardsville, Illinois were threatened with termination if they left work during a tornado. Other employees have disputed the accusations.

But in Mayfield, a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the employees against Mayfield Consumer Products, where they make those candles.

One thing is clear. These companies put profits over their employees. At least eight people died in the candle factory and six died in the Amazon warehouse.

There were reports that Amazon warehouse supervisors threatened employees with termination and cell phones were not allowed on the floor. Those reports remain unfounded but some employees did have their phones on them and called their families during the tornado. One driver detailed that as he was arriving at the factory minutes before the tornado, he was directed to seek shelter in…

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Fox News Knew

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You may have noticed I draw a lot of cartoons on Fox News. But it’s not my fault. It’s Fox News’ fault. When Fox News stops making itself a part of the news, I’ll stop drawing them.

Here’s the thing, kids: Journalists are not supposed to be a part of the story. Journalists are supposed to tell the story. Legitimate news outlets fire journalists who make themselves a part of the story, which we saw recently when CNN fired Chris Cuomo.

Fox News has been making itself a part of the story since at least 2015 when Trump began running for president. Rupert Murdoch, the owner of Fox News, would have one-on-one meetings with Donald Trump as an unofficial adviser. His employed goons didn’t attend rallies to cover them, but to be a part of the rallies. Sean Hannity and Laura Ingraham are two who spoke from Trump’s podium at…

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Musk You Mansplain?

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Kids, class is in session. Today, I’m going to educate you on the use of a specific slur. Now, not all of you need to be schooled on this but there are quite a few of you who are ignorant motherfuckers, so you’re the ones I’m really talking to.

The slur we’re going to address today is “Karen.” Everybody has heard this used before but some of you aren’t using it correctly. Wait, there’s a question from the class. Is it always sexist to use the slur “Karen?” The best answer I can give you is, probably. But, there are times when it’s definitely sexist.

A few days ago, one of my cartooning colleagues used “Karen” in a tweet. Even though nobody knew who he was tweeting to or what he was talking about, he got screamed at a lot for being sexist. He apologized and promised never to use…

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HUFFPOST: Archaic Citizen’s Arrest Laws Led To Ahmaud Arbery’s Death. They’re Still On The Books In Many States.

Archaic Citizen’s Arrest Laws Led To Ahmaud Arbery’s Death. They’re Still On The Books In Many States.
Almost every state in the country allows citizens to act as police — with sometimes deadly consequences. Some want these laws abolished.

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