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Trump attempts to spin anti-democracy, authoritarian criticism against Biden
In response to criticism against his authoritarian behavior, President Trump has attempted to deflect and spin the criticism to make it look like it is meant for his 2020 presidential election opponent, Joe Biden. He has tweeted that Biden and the Democrats are trying to “infringe on the sacred rights of the American Voter,” and […]
What sea level rise will look like in cities that have hosted climate summits
In cities that have hosted climate summits, sea level rise is likely to be significant and dramatic in some places. The severity of the effects vary from place to place. These effects will range from increased flooding, to coastal erosion, to displacement of people and communities who are most vulnerable to the impacts. Coastal cities […]
Honda recalls almost 304,000 Accords and HR-Vs over seat belt defect
Honda is recalling almost 304,000 of its popular Accord and HR-V models due to a potential defect in the seat belt buckle. Accord sedans from the 2016 to 2018 model years, as well as HR-V crossovers from the 2016 to 2019 model years, are the vehicles affected. According to Honda, “the driver or front passenger […]
King Charles: Pay $5 trillion annually to prevent climate catastrophe
No, that is not a viable solution to prevent a climate catastrophe. This would be a massive expense and financial burden on citizens and taxpayers around the world. Even if the allocated money was used to fund green initiatives to help reduce climate change, it would not be enough to fix the existing damage that […]
Hard-right backtrack on spending levels leaves sour taste for colleagues
The hard-right backtrack on spending levels by the government has left a sour taste for both finance and social policy colleagues, who have expressed their dismay at the sudden shift in policy. The government’s enthusiasm for reducing spending and maintaining tight fiscal discipline has been in direct opposition to the calls from colleagues for increased […]
‘Bone biographies’ reveal what life was like for Black Death survivors in medieval England
A study using ‘bone biographies’ has revealed what life was like for the survivors of the Black Death in medieval England. The study used the bones of 22 individuals who died in the 14th century and analyzed them to understand how the survivors of the plague adapted to the post-plague world. The study revealed that […]
If you haven’t started your Thanksgiving trip, you’re not alone. The busiest days are still to come.
Most people will be traveling throughout Thanksgiving Weekend. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is usually the busiest travel day, so if possible, try to leave a few days before or after Wednesday. That being said, make sure to check for the latest safety guidelines and take precautions like wearing a mask and social distancing when you’re […]
Hitchhiker’s Guide to how the Santos expulsion will amplify pressure on Democrats to deal with men
accused of misconduct 1. The Democratic Party must condemn the behavior of former Congressman Tony Santos and make clear that such misconduct is not tolerated. 2. The Democratic Party must review how Santos’ case was handled and how any behavior of this nature is addressed going forward. 3. The Democratic Party must send a strong […]
Congressman’s home vandalized with message calling for Gaza cease-fire
The home of U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley, a Democrat from Illinois, was vandalized in late July 2019 with a message calling for a cease-fire in Gaza. The graffiti read “End Gaza + Free Palestine” and was spray-painted in several spots on a garage door. The Congressman’s office released a statement condemning the vandalism, noting that […]