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Democratic Underground shared this quote from my 2009 book, Unscientific America, as a quote for the day.
It’s interesting to return to in 2023, especially given my research on scientific decision making in Congress. I’m not quite sure how I would change it at first glance, but my perspective is more nuanced 14 years later. #science #democracy #politics
A crowd gathered Wednesday evening to mark one year since our state's worst school shooting. Staff Writer @gusbova takes us to the vigil and looks at what changed, and what hasn't, since an 18-year-old opened fire at Robb Elementary School:
https://www.texasobserver.org/may-their-memory-be-a-blessing-hundreds-gather-for-uvalde-anniversary-vigil/
(📷 Photo by Gus Bova)
#Uvalde #guns #politics #USpol #MassShooting #schools #Texas #TXlege
Indian origin Hindu guy who considers himself white and admires Nazi ideology crashes a truck into the white house to seize power.
Friends from SEA, do you have elite upper class people like these who consider themselves white and not Asian?
Btw... this is not the first instsnce of an upper caste Indian claiming "whiteness". There have been court cases by men requesting white status as early as pre first world war days.
https://indianexpress.com/article/who-is/sai-varshith-kandula-white-hiuse-truck-crash-8625636/
#India #MastIndia #TootSEA #Politics #Nazism #Fascism #News #USA
If you had any doubt that DA Zappala was more of a Republican than a Democrat, you’ve got your answer.
The fight to elect Matt Dugan as the new Allegheny County DA now extends to November.
'Britain therefore has a monstrous problem. Before Sunak turned up in Downing Street, it was just about possible to explain the collapse of integrity after 2019 in terms of Johnson’s incorrigible personal dishonesty. But Sunak appears to be yet another compulsively dishonest prime minister. This suggests a deep-rooted structural problem not just in the Conservative party but also in the House of Commons.'
A good piece from the always interesting Peter Oborne.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/may/23/boris-johnson-rishi-sunak-truth-integrity
‘Sorry To Bother You’ Director Boots Riley On WGA Strike, Struggle, Solidarity, Sacrifice & AI – Guest Column https://deadline.com/2023/05/wga-strike-boots-riley-guest-column-1235367232/
H/T @pluralistic H/T Payday Report
#WGA #WritersStrike #BootsRiley #Labor #Unions #strike #politics #economics #AI
Look what’s the problem?, how many times do we have to say it? We can’t understand why you don’t get it! Laws and rules don’t apply to us,we’re tories’ we’re better than you. She might be in charge of law and order, but only for you plebs #brexit #ToryLies #tory #tories #ToriesOut #toryscum #politics #ukpolitics #Corruption #ToryCorruption #inflation #bbc #nhs #news #braverman #immigration #SuellaBraverman #covid #costofliving #rishisunak #SunakOut #boats #EU #COVID19 #Sunak #strike #strikes
Content warning Local politics
The fact that the loser in the Democratic primary for #AlleghenyCounty District Attorney won the Republican primary as a write-in, and will therefore be in the general election, should tell you all you need to know about the candidate.
Florida rejects Holocaust ed textbooks in clampdown on ‘woke’ instruction
https://m.jpost.com/international/article-742839/amp
#JPost #FloridaEducation #HolocaustEducation #WokeInstruction #TextbookRejection #EducationStandards #Politics #News
Content warning National Women's Strike 2023
Calling All Women:
To protest legistation that is harmful to women's rights and religious interference in politics/healthcare, there has been a call for a National Women's Strike.
All women are invited to participate by not working, not contributing to the economy, not performing emotional labor, and not performing domestic labor on the following days. Allies can participate by taking on the duties normally fulfilled by women during the strike and by supporting the strikers.
When:
Part 1: May 12
Part 2: June 12
Part 3: July 4
Learn More: https://nationalwomensstrike.org/
#NationalWomensStrike #Feminism #ReproductiveRights #Abortion #TransRights #WomensRights #USPolitics #Politics #WomensRightsAreHumanRights #TransWomenAreWomen
A group of 18 European Parliament Members have issued a statement officially calling for #Degrowth.
Here is part of what they wrote...
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We believe that the current economic model, based on endless growth, has reached its limits.
Firstly, continuous economic growth, especially based on the consumption of fossil fuels, is leading to catastrophic global warming.
Secondly, the infinite pursuit of growth relies on the depletion of natural resources, the destruction of biodiversity, and the accumulation of waste and pollution. This also poses risks to our health, our economies, and our societies writ large.
Thirdly, the current economic model is contributing to social inequality and exclusion. The emphasis on economic growth has not translated into equal distribution of wealth or opportunities. Instead, it has resulted in a concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a few leaving many behind.
Fourthly, the current economic model is inherently …
A group of 18 European Parliament Members have issued a statement officially calling for #Degrowth.
Here is part of what they wrote...
______________________________
We believe that the current economic model, based on endless growth, has reached its limits.
Firstly, continuous economic growth, especially based on the consumption of fossil fuels, is leading to catastrophic global warming.
Secondly, the infinite pursuit of growth relies on the depletion of natural resources, the destruction of biodiversity, and the accumulation of waste and pollution. This also poses risks to our health, our economies, and our societies writ large.
Thirdly, the current economic model is contributing to social inequality and exclusion. The emphasis on economic growth has not translated into equal distribution of wealth or opportunities. Instead, it has resulted in a concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a few leaving many behind.
Fourthly, the current economic model is inherently unstable and prone to crises, as seen, for example, during the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. The pursuit of growth at all costs has created a global economic system that is fragile and vulnerable to shocks.
We need an economic system that prioritises human well-being and ecological sustainability over GDP growth, one that recognises that infinite growth on a finite planet is impossible.
We also believe we need to find new ways of organising our economies without relying on the continuous exploitation of resources and the constant increase in production and consumption.
We call for more pluralism in economic thinking within EU institutions and for its alignment with the scientific evidence of climate, ecological, and social sciences.
We call for economic models and other decision-support tools to be more diverse, more comprehensive, and more readable for citizens.
We call for decision-making processes to be aligned with our common policy objectives rather than on the basis of the variation of GDP figures.
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FULL STATEMENT -- https://www.euronews.com/2023/05/10/moving-beyond-growth-is-not-only-desirable-it-is-essential
Names of those who signed on as co-authors: Philippe Lamberts (BE), Bas Eickhout (NL), Ville Niinisto (FI), Manuela Ripa (DE), Marie Toussaint (FR), Ernest Urtasun (ES), Kim Van Sparrentak (NL) — Greens/EFA; Manon Aubry (FR), Petros Kokkalis (EL), Marisa Matias (PT), Helmut Scholz (DE) — The Left (GUE/NGL); Pascal Durand (FR), Aurore Lalucq (FR), Pierre Larrouturou (FR) — Socialists & Democrats (S&D); Sirpa Pietikainen (FI), Maria Walsh (IE) — European People’s Party (EPP); Katalin CSEH (HU) — Renew Europe (RE); and Dino GIARRUSSO (IT) — Non-attached (NI).
#Europe #EU #Politics #Environment #Climate #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #Biodiversity #Pollution #Inequality
BEHIND THE QANON PHENOMENON: a clear-eyed, well researched, compassionate look at the movement, its impacts, and its intersections with other belief communities. B PLUS
https://www.harpercollins.com/products/trust-the-plan-will-sommer?variant=40493482541090
@bookstodon
#Books #book #bookreview #bookreviews #nonfiction #journalism #politics
Sutton Spencer’s ideas for her life were fairly simple: finish graduate school and fall in …
4¼⭐️/5
My quibbles here are entirely personal preferences about tropes and character arcs. People who enjoy stories of coming out, and of characters with low self-confidence slowly finding their feet, will likely find this even more enjoyable.
I would definitely read more by this author.
Tags: #BetDealDare #BiPanSexualMC #CasualConsequences #ClosetedVsOut #DualPOV #ExpirationDate #FirstQueerRelationship #GoldenRetrieverMC #HiddenRelationship #LearningToLove #Politics #ThirdPersonPOV
Look, we at Tory H.Q. know it looks bad. A £30 rail fare compared to a £6000 helicopter ride, plus the environmental issue. But you have to remember,we’re tories we don’t give a fuck about pissing away public money or the environment #brexit #ToryLies #tory #tories #ToriesOut #toryscum #politics #ukpolitics #Corruption #ToryCorruption #inflation #bbc #nhs #news #braverman #immigration #SuellaBraverman #covid #costofliving #rishisunak #SunakOut #boats #EU #COVID19 #rwanda #Sunak #strike #strikes
