Good Morning 99%'ers. I have been struggling with what direction this series would head as I waded deeper and deeper into the issues and potential causes of police brutality and the rising number of people being killed by the police.
Obama is an Open Failure, as a president and as a human being. In the 8 years of his Administration he has delivered on hardly a single promise he has made during his campaigns and in his State of the Union addresses.
Wanting a conversation beyond politics; I do. Vignettes.
You probably didn't know that you had a threat rating, but you probably do. It's just like a credit score, but instead of determining whether you get a car loan, it may determine whether the cops will shoot you or not.
This evening's music features soul singer Joe Tex. Enjoy!
Joe Tex - Show Me/Green, Green Grass of Home/Papa Was Too
The New England Patriots, Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, and New England Revolution have all announced their support of legislation that would guarantee protections for transgender people in public accommodations in Massachusetts.
The Boston Red Sox announced their support in November.
I think that having not only New England’s most prominent cultural institutions, but also frankly the most iconic public accommodations that come with that — Fenway Park, TD Garden — really sends the message.
This issue has become mainstream and widely accepted.
--Kasey Suffredini, Freedom Massachusetts
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Wednesday January 12, 1916
From The Day Book: State Investigation Vindicates Labor at East Youngstown
The state of Ohio, upon an order issued by Governor Willis, is investigating the recent strike disturbances at East Youngstown, Ohio. Attorney A. M. Henderson of Mahoning County who is conducting the investigation has issued a report which vindicates labor. Tuesday's Chicago Day Book, 2nd edition, reported the news:
LABOR VINDICATED IN THE
YOUNGSTOWN RIOTS
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East Youngstown Burning, January 7-8, 1916
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I have obtained a copy of the speech the Kenyan intends to deliver tonight. Probably not in this universe, will he deliver it. But, you never know.
i have had a most rare vision
i have had a dream
past the wit of man to say what dream it was
man is but an ass
if he go about to expound this dream
This evening's music features Chicago blues drummer and singer Willie Nix. Enjoy!
Willie Nix - Truckin' Little Woman
