Why are peaceful protesters getting longer sentences than violent rioters? By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 14th August 2024 A functioning society depends on equality before the law. If crimes are not treated equally and dispassionately by the justice system, we lose trust in democracy and each other. But as sentences begin to be […]
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José García Oliva has created a digital Latin American Protest Archive, showing a powerful history of carnivalesque defiance from which future generations can build worker strength and dignity. A Venezuelan artist based in London, Oliva’s multidisciplinary practice delves into diasporic identity, migrant labour and cultural heritage. The online archive serves as a repository for UK […]
PORTLAND, Ore., 22 August 2024—The Drupal Association is pleased to announce Tag1 Consulting as a partner for the Drupal 7 Extended Security Support Provider Program. This initiative aims to support Drupal 7 users by carefully selecting providers to deliver extended security support services beyond the 5 January 2025 end-of-life (EOL) date.
The Drupal 7 Extended Security Support Provider Program allows organizations that cannot migrate from Drupal 7 to newer versions by the EOL date to continue using a version of Drupal 7 that is secure and compliant. This program complements the Association’s Drupal 7 Certified Migration Providers Program, which Tag1 is also a participant in, that helps organizations find the right partner to transition their sites from Drupal 7 to Drupal 11.
Ed Swales suggested Hunting groups face "horrendous problems" and that some animal rights groups qualify as "extremists" and should be on the "watch list of MI5"
by Brian Czech
Steady State Herald readers are familiar with the theory that money originates from an agricultural surplus that frees hands for the division of labor—and thenceforth the exchanging of money. This trophic theory of money (TTOM) helps us understand not only the historical origins of money, such as in Mesopotamia (the “Cradle of Cash”), but also the annual origins of “warranted money” in the grain belts of the world.
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One of the nation’s best-known Black Republicans is former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. In the twenty-first century (and perhaps ever), no African American woman rose higher in Republican politics than Rice, who served as President George W. Bush’s national security adviser and then his secretary of state, both firsts. Like her or not, agree with her politics or not, she brought significant experience, knowledge, and professionalism to those positions. Donald Trump’s first public words about Rice date back to 2006 when he labeled her with a vile term. In a speech before 8,000 people in New York City, he said, “Condoleezza Rice, she’s a lovely woman, but I think she’s a bitch. She goes around to other countries and... Read more
The Democrats are showing "unprecedented" party unity this week – but the Uncommitted Movement has signalled that the fight over Gaza is far from over.
“Pro-Trump activists’ attempt to infiltrate DNC goes hilariously awry. Far-right commentators Jack Posobiec and Charlie Kirk went to the DNC. It did not go well for them.” — The New Republic
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ABBOTT: He’s a great second baseman.
COSTELLO: And what a home run yesterday!
CHARLIE KIRK (interrupting): What is a woman?
COSTELLO: Excuse me?
KIRK: What is a woman?
ABBOTT: What is a man.
KIRK: I asked you guys first.
ABBOTT: Oh, then, Who is a man.
KIRK: I’m a man! What is a woman?
ABBOTT: What is a man.
KIRK: Fine, I’ll go first. A man has a penis.
ABBOTT: Like Who.
Every once in a while it’s important to do a policy piece, to show how society could work if we wanted to do the right things. Not because I think anyone in the West will implement enough good policy to matter, but to show that it is possible.
Back at my last corporate job I did a major workflow redesign. In the notes to management, along with the technical details were two highlighted lists. I noted that in order to receive the benefits of the change:
As a lawsuit against music generation startups Udio and Suno makes its way through the courts, an AI song in Germany has already made the Top 50
Democrats have pledged to close a tax loophole benefiting private equity billionaires — but amid millions in Wall Street donations, the party has failed to do so for years.
Krishan Shah, Phil Bunn and Marko Melolinna An important way in which monetary policy impacts the economy is through its effects on the capital expenditure of firms. When policy rates are raised (and as long as risk-premia remain unchanged) firms’ cost of capital increases. A higher cost of capital should lead firms to increase their … Continue reading High hurdles: evidence on corporate investment hurdle rates in the UK
Earlier this week, the German statistical agency, De Statis released – Press release No.316 of 19 August 2024 – which confirmed that Germany continues to run policy settings that undermine the viability of the common currency. During the pandemic, Germany’s trade surplus declined significantly and the mainstream commentariat all pronounced that Germany had shifted direction…
“Uncommitted” Democratic delegates are staging a sit-in in front of the United Center until they get a call reversing DNC decision.
The post No Palestinian Americans Will Speak at Convention, DNC Decides appeared first on The Intercept.
The photojournalists face misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct after spending the night in police custody.
The post “I Was Pulled Off of the Sidewalk”: At Least 3 Journalists Arrested Covering DNC Protests appeared first on The Intercept.
