Where peaceful protests have made a difference
Submitted by gjohnsit on Thu, 02/09/2017 - 6:23pm
Romania appears to be ready to set the new standard for popular political movements.
The Evening Blues - 2-9-17
Submitted by joe shikspack on Thu, 02/09/2017 - 3:53pm
On the mental health of transgender children...Science!
Submitted by Robyn on Thu, 02/09/2017 - 2:43pmMore than enough people on the right think that transgender people transitioning is a sign of a mental disorder.
Dear Connie. I cannot speak professionally but can only repeat what professionals say about what you are going through. I believe it is called Gender Dysphoria, I hope I got the spelling right, and am saddened by the fact that North Carolina doesn’t provide the help you need to readjust from the mental disorder you suffer with. It appears that allowing you to use a bathroom, locker room or shower of your choice only reinforces the disorder not helps to correct it. As compassionate legislator I seek to help people who are suffering. If you are willing I can investigate promoting legislation to help those who suffer from this disorder and with your help can work to alleviate the pain and suffering caused by this disorder. I’m willing to help if you are willing to be helped and help others.
--NC Rep. Mark Brody, cosponsor of HB 2
Of course, Brody has no science supporting his view.
Democratic Base: Romney Voters
Submitted by gjohnsit on Thu, 02/09/2017 - 2:14pmProgressives appear to be the last ones in America to figure out the new political reality.
Even Bloomberg reports it as simple fact.
Syrian civil war nears tipping point
Submitted by gjohnsit on Thu, 02/09/2017 - 12:52pmA couple months ago I posted this essay about three armies of sworn enemies all competing for the Syrian city of Al-Bab.
Since then the Kurds have opted out of the race, but the Syrian government and Turkish-backed rebels have pressed forward.
Jimmy Dore Conversation with Mark Blyth (Economics Prof @ Brown Univ)
Submitted by Citizen Of Earth on Thu, 02/09/2017 - 9:19amThis is a wide ranging conversation on topics including: Trump, Obama, Dem and Repub Parties, Inequality, Jobs, Taxes, Austerity, and lots more.
Open Thread 2-9-17: Concerning Beatles and Money
Submitted by Shahryar on Thu, 02/09/2017 - 6:00am
Last week was the 58th anniversay of the last Buddy Holly show. Today is the 53rd anniversary of the first appearance of the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show. 53 years! It seemed like an awfully long time from February 1959 to February 1964....
Brain rot, giggles, thin skin, tiny hands, blindness and stupidity
Submitted by Alligator Ed on Thu, 02/09/2017 - 4:23amNo, I am not talking about "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" or am I? Some of you may have already picked up on the bipartisan nature of this rant. Of course "tiny hands" is a synonym for Emperor Trump. Thin-skin applies equally to Hillbots and Trump. Giggles and brain rot applies to Nancy Pelosi in particular. And, of course, stupidity has always been a bipartisan virtue. It must be a virtue because so many of our politicians shamelessly exhibit their own stupidity.
The US Is A Rogue State
Submitted by LaFeminista on Thu, 02/09/2017 - 12:12amThis article [pdf] is now completely outdated. Appeasement does not work.
Disability Caucus 2/8/2017: Back to so-called 'Work Participation' again.....maybe.
Submitted by The Aspie Corner on Wed, 02/08/2017 - 10:45pmWhelp..I should have seen this coming. Last February I had to participate in 'Work Participation' to keep SNAP Benefits. By August I had been exempt somehow, yet they seem to have completely forgotten that when I renewed in January when I received a mailer from my local 'Career Source' branch.
