Is the part about sending people to mines hitting anyone else in a particular way? Is it because I'm Indigenous that the horror of that jumps out at me?

Trump defends ousting at least 15 independent inspectors general in late-night purge The dismissals appeared to violate federal law, which requires Congress to receive 30 days’ notice of any intent to fire a Senate-confirmed inspector general.

Inspectors General are meant to root out fraud, abuse and misconduct, and hold government accountable.

By firing these independent watchdogs, Trump is removing checks on his power and paving the way for widespread corruption.

This is illegal and undemocratic.
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Air Force reverses decision to pull course with Tuskegee Airmen following backlash The Tuskegee Airmen were the country’s first all-Black military airmen who fought during World War II.

UPDATE: The Air Force has reversed its decision to remove courses with videos relating to the legendary Tuskegee Airmen following backlash.

Quaker groups file suit over the end of policy restricting ICE arrests in houses of worship The suit appears to be the first from a faith-based organization challenging the change in court.

Oh, per @nbcnews.com: Quaker groups file suit over the end of policy restricting ICE arrests in houses of worship.

Note: Quakers were some of the earliest supporters of Sanctuary, even putting out a booklet on the topic in 1984 (it's still available). www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...

The Walmart Effect New research suggests that the company makes the communities it operates in poorer—even taking into account its famous low prices.

If you made this argument back in the day you were smugly dismissed as an economically illiterate lefty.

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VOX 5: Female Rappers To Be On The Lookout For - VOX ATL Female rappers are not a phenomenon that started with artists like Nicki Minaj or Cardi B. Women have been integral figures in the rap game for decades. Monie Love, Queen Latifah, Da Brat, MC Lyte, an...

My first post is mama shit.

My kid has a new article out. Get into it!
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This series is so good.