Meanwhile back in reality...
Submitted by gjohnsit on Mon, 06/13/2016 - 5:52pmDonald Trump's reaction to the horrible Orlando massacre was predictable.
Diaries
Understanding Radical Islam is Necessary to Defeat it
Submitted by Shockwave on Mon, 06/13/2016 - 5:33pmThe Orlando massacre was carried by someone with a mental disease who latched on, late in his existence, to radical Islam. This lone wolf stochastic terrorist, with easy access to assault rifles and ammo, channeled his hate of LGBTQ people through a framework of radical Islam. His ex-wife is a clear data point.
Caucus Critters: Moondae Moppets: We Get By With a Little Help From Our Friends
Submitted by elenacarlena on Mon, 06/13/2016 - 4:20pm
The country has been anything but peaceable lately, so we thought we would turn things around a little here. Warning: A little sad might creep in.
But first, The Recommendations:
The Evening Blues - 6-13-16
Submitted by joe shikspack on Mon, 06/13/2016 - 3:00pm
Why I avoid Reddit
Submitted by PriceRip on Mon, 06/13/2016 - 2:08pmI usually lightly browse the reddit for the silly and sublime but occasionally I actually attempt to engage, then Ouch! big time pain!
Nearly half of employers discriminate against transgender job seekers
Submitted by Robyn on Mon, 06/13/2016 - 1:54pmThe National LGBTQ Task Force and the District of Columbia Office of Human Rights released a resource guide this week to help fight workplace discrimination against transgendered and gender non-conforming people.
It is one of many issues that we concentrate on this week and it is an ongoing issue in general.
--Victoria Rodriguez-Roldan, Trans/Gender Nonconforming Justice Project
Outrage perspective
Submitted by wetterau on Mon, 06/13/2016 - 1:33pmI am saddened and outraged by corruption in the Sanders-Clinton primary. Truth vs. Lies: the lies won, in the short term anyway. Outrage, however, is a thin substitute for action that springs from compassion and big mind.
Election Fraud Study Authors Respond to Critics
Submitted by Steven D on Mon, 06/13/2016 - 1:17pmNote: This is a very long post, and contains the response of the authors of the study, "Are we witnessing a dishonest election?
Let's Talk Turkey (With a Small Update)
Submitted by Cant Stop the M... on Mon, 06/13/2016 - 11:15amA debate arose in the comments on JtC's latest diary on moderation. The issue is: does moderation censor free expression? And if so, are we OK with it?
Let's talk turkey.
Is It Just Me?
Submitted by Granma on Mon, 06/13/2016 - 10:57amOr is there something behind that press conference more than what was on the surface?
I really wish some of you who are good at reading body language, facial expressions would have a look or another look at the video of Bernie's press conference yesterday afternoon. It seems to me some of them looked pretty happy about some of the things Bernie said, as though they knew a secret about what he really meant by what he is saying.
