The two most important political trends
Submitted by gjohnsit on Tue, 01/19/2016 - 4:14pmThe rise of Sanders and Trump (i.e. political outsiders) has coincided with the rise of self-described "independents".
Diaries
What goes around comes around
Submitted by Robyn on Tue, 01/19/2016 - 3:01pmOccasionally there are reminders of days long past...days that have receded into the fog of my past. A name might pop up here or there...reminding me that we corresponded with each other once upon a long time ago...that one or both of us might have been exploring a new life...or at least the possibility of one. Our names might even have been different then.
The Evening Blues - 1-19-16
Submitted by joe shikspack on Tue, 01/19/2016 - 2:22pm
Hey! Good Evening!
This evening's music features early blues guitarist and singer Crying Sam Collins. Enjoy!
Crying Sam Collins - Lonesome Road Blues
Hellraisers Journal: Living Conditions in Youngstown Were "So Rank They Couldn't Even Raise Babies."
Submitted by JayRaye on Tue, 01/19/2016 - 1:00pmPut on your fighting clothes.
-Mother Jones
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Wednesday January 19, 1916
Chicago, Illinois - Report by George P West Exposes Conditions at Youngstown
From The Day Book of January 18th:
Open Transphysics 01/19/16
Submitted by hecate on Tue, 01/19/2016 - 6:59amFear and trembling, there be, these days, there in the realm of the Science Men, because it is a-feared that, and very soon, said Men will reach the Outer Limits, of what it is possible for them to Know.
All of the nice people on Orange want to know --
Submitted by Cassiodorus on Mon, 01/18/2016 - 9:03pmwhere the political revolution is coming from. So for instance BrooklynBadBoy:
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2016/01/18/1471475/-Sanders-needs-to-level...
So here's my question: is a political revolution less necessary if there isn't much evidence that one is going to happen everywhere right now?
Helping kids thrive
Submitted by Robyn on Mon, 01/18/2016 - 3:41pm
Francine Russo has a suite of articles about transgender people in the January Scientific American Mind.The focus article is about transgender children: Transgender Kids: What Does It Take to Help Them Thrive?
If you've been paying attention, you might notice a severe disconnect on the part of conservative state and local legislators and the concept of transgender kids thriving.
Studies suggest that 0.3 percent of people in the U.S. feel strongly that their biological sex does not correspond to their gender identity.
Researchers have developed a multipart transition process for young trans people that begins with careful screening, then blockers at the onset of puberty and later cross-sex hormones to allow them to undergo puberty in their affirmed gender, followed by surgery.
Some parents and clinicians are pushing back against the existing guidelines, seeking a more case-by-case approach.
Those on the right consider being transgender to be a moral failing.
The Evening Blues - 1-18-16
Submitted by joe shikspack on Mon, 01/18/2016 - 1:19pm
Hey! Good Evening!
This evening's music features Texas barrelhouse blues piano player Robert Shaw. Enjoy!
Robert Shaw - The Cows
Hellraisers Journal: Basil Manly of Walsh Commission Explains Real Cause of Youngstown Riots
Submitted by JayRaye on Mon, 01/18/2016 - 12:55pmPut on your fighting clothes.
-Mother Jones
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Tuesday January 18, 1916
Chicago, Illinois - Basil Manly Speaks Out Regarding Youngstown Riots
From the Chicago Day Book of January 17, 1916:
Fracking and tar sands industry facing ruin
Submitted by gjohnsit on Mon, 01/18/2016 - 12:14pmThe price of Brent crude oil dropped below $28 today, a price that few would have predicted two years ago. While the shake-up in the industry (i.e. defaults and bankruptcies) from these low prices are on everyone's mind, it should be noted that sub-$28 is the price for high-grade crude oil.
