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  • Barr gives DEA power to investigate people protesting George Floyd's murder

    Attorney General William Barr has granted the Drug Enforcement Administration the power to investigate people protesting George Floyd's murder, even if drugs are not involved. The DEA has been central… Read the rest of the article: Barr gives DEA power to investigate people protesting George Floyd's murder

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  • James N. Miller quits Defense Science Board, citing Defense Secretary Mark Esper's "blatant violations" of oath to "support and defend the Constitution"

    The Washington Post reports that "James N. Miller, undersecretary of defense for policy from 2012 to 2014, provided The Washington Post with a copy of his resignation letter, which he… Read the rest of the article: James N. Miller quits Defense Science Board, citing Defense Secretary Mark Esper's "blatant violations" of oath to "support and defend the Constitution"

    • Mark Frauenfelder
      at 5:35
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  • Dolly Parton singing "Stairway to Heaven"

    https://youtu.be/-rlcJx0HTc0 Here. Here's Dolly Parton doing a cover of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven." You're welcome. Image: YouTube

    • Gareth Branwyn
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  • Get over 90 hours of elite Python programming training for just $40

    It’s impossible for anyone to truly escape the effects our COVID-19 lifestyle changes have made, but if you’re a web developer, there’s a decent chance your work life might be… Read the rest of the article: Get over 90 hours of elite Python programming training for just $40

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  • Ben & Jerry's on Black Lives Matter and the police killing of George Floyd: We Must Dismantle White Supremacy

    “Silence Is Not an Option”

    • Xeni Jardin
      at 2:58
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  • Mike Mullen, former Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman: 'I Cannot Remain Silent'

    “I Cannot Remain Silent,” former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Mullen writes in an Atlantic op-ed today, “Our fellow citizens are not the enemy, and must never… Read the rest of the article: Mike Mullen, former Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman: 'I Cannot Remain Silent'

    • Xeni Jardin
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  • Video: Trump asks Melania to 'smile' during today's fascist photo op

    In this video, you can see Donald Trump appearing to ask First Lady Melania to 'smile' during today's fascist photo op. Nah, man, you have to pay extra for that.

    • Xeni Jardin
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  • Tesla worker at Buffalo, NY solar panel factory tests positive for COVID-19 same week Elon Musk reopened it: Report

    • 4th known Tesla worker to test positive, and the 5th at its US facilities

    • Xeni Jardin
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  • Meet Rahul Dubey, 'absolute legend' who sheltered ~70 protestors inside his home for 8 hours overnight

    "I fucking love this country." — Rahul Dubey

    • Xeni Jardin
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  • Trump vows to bring U.S. military in to protests, as violent police attacks on protesters and press continue

    “NYC, CALL UP THE NATIONAL GUARD. The lowlifes and losers are ripping you apart. Act fast!” Trump tweeted on Tuesday.

    • Xeni Jardin
      at 1:13
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  • Stop using the BLM hashtag on your black square (better yet, take it down and start listening and amplifying)

    PSA: If you're using a black square on Instagram as a way to show you are "muted and listening" to Black voices and/or to show your solidarity with the Black… Read the rest of the article: Stop using the BLM hashtag on your black square (better yet, take it down and start listening and amplifying)

    • Rusty Blazenhoff
      at 1:12
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  • The Snapback Glove may look like a mitten on a string, but it can protect you from harmful germs

    Even though life is emerging following our COVID-19 lockdown, it’s not exactly time to celebrate defeating the insidious virus just yet. CDC officials warn that once a resurgence of the… Read the rest of the article: The Snapback Glove may look like a mitten on a string, but it can protect you from harmful germs

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  • When asked about Trump's desire to use military on Americans, Justin Trudeau pauses for 20 seconds

    At a news conference in Canada, a reporter asked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau what he thought about Trump's proposal to use US military forces against protesters and to comment on… Read the rest of the article: When asked about Trump's desire to use military on Americans, Justin Trudeau pauses for 20 seconds

    • Mark Frauenfelder
      at 12:28
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  • Six Atlanta cops charged after pulling two young black people from a car and electrocuting them

    Two officers fired after street protest arrestsWatch this video on YouTube “I feel a little safer now that these monsters are off of the street and no longer able to… Read the rest of the article: Six Atlanta cops charged after pulling two young black people from a car and electrocuting them

    • Mark Frauenfelder
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  • Denim chaps

    To celebrate Pride, Levis decided to make and sell denim chaps. They cost $98 and come in small, medium or large in stonewashed blue. No ordinary Pride collection. This year,… Read the rest of the article: Denim chaps

    • Rob Beschizza
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  • List: 100+ times law enforcement violently assaulted journalists in US at George Floyd protests

    A comprehensive list of at least one hundred separate incidents in the past week where law enforcement was violent with press at protests over the police killing of George Floyd.… Read the rest of the article: List: 100+ times law enforcement violently assaulted journalists in US at George Floyd protests

    • Xeni Jardin
      at 11:38
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  • Watch cops handcuff black store owners and let looters flee

    This is one of the most absolutely insane moments I've ever seen on live television. pic.twitter.com/Uvzig8YGSa — Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) June 2, 2020 In Van Nuys, California, black store owners,… Read the rest of the article: Watch cops handcuff black store owners and let looters flee

    • Mark Frauenfelder
      at 10:54
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  • Canada man surprised to find moose in his swimming pool

    Moose on the loose!Watch this video on YouTube Ottawa resident Paul Koch was "shocked" to find a moose in his backyard swimming pool Friday morning. CTV News: "It's still a… Read the rest of the article: Canada man surprised to find moose in his swimming pool

    • Rusty Blazenhoff
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  • Something is different about David Lynch's weather report today

    6/2/20Watch this video on YouTube As a YouTube commenter said, "David doesn't even need to be in his own video for me to enjoy it."

    • Mark Frauenfelder
      at 9:53
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  • Trump's goons also gassed and grenaded St. John’s clergy, says reverend

    Along with a gathering of peaceful protesters, clergy members of St. John’s Episcopal Church were gassed and grenaded to clear a path for Trump to pose in front of the… Read the rest of the article: Trump's goons also gassed and grenaded St. John’s clergy, says reverend

    • Mark Frauenfelder
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