Daily Archives: 10.04.2016
CANNABIS: “‘Fuck it, I Quit’ Marijuana Advocate Faces Decades in Prison” / The Young Turks / Ana Kasparian, Grace Baldridge, and Maz Jobrani ☮
In 2014, Charlo Green made headlines when she quit her job as a news reporter on air. Greene ended her segment on marijuana by revealing she was a proponent of legalization and the owner of the Alaska Cannabis Club, the subject of her report.
POLITICAL COMMENTARY: “Clinton Caught Speaking Honestly for Once; Internet Attacks Her” / RT America ☮
Hacked audio of Hillary Clinton was just released. She was speaking at at Virginia fundraiser back in February, which was hosted by some Washington and Wall Street insiders. It was supposed to be a private affair, with Clinton’s remarks meant for the ears of her exclusive audience only. But her remarks were recorded and emailed around. Hackers breached a campaign staffer’s email account, got ahold of the audio, and immediately released it to the rabid hounds of our media.
ATHEISM: “Those Seven Savage Atheist Mic Drops” / ScienceNET ☮
POLITICAL COMMENTARY: “Will Mike Pence Get the Tough Questions in Tonight’s VP Debate?” / Thom Hartmann ☮
Thom talks about the upcoming Vice Presidential debate and asks whether the moderator will ask Mike Pence about his views on women’s reproductive rights, climate change, or evolution.
Seven Questions Mike Pence Should Be Asked at the Vice-Presidential Debate
By Adele M. Stan / AlterNet
RELIGIOUS STUDIES: “Emperor Constantine Did NOT Choose the Books of the Bible” / ReligionForBreakfast / Andrew Henry ☮
One of the most enduring myths today about the Council of Nicaea is that the council members voted on which books to include in the Bible. This myth is sometimes expanded to include Emperor Constantine as some driving political force behind the formation of the canon. This, in actuality, is almost certainly a fable. Dive into the historical evidence to see why.
POLICE BRUTALITY AND EXECUTIONS: “Is Snopes Wrong About Police Covering Their Dash Cameras?” / Jimmy Dore ☮
Snopes does an investigation on the recent actions of the Danville, Virginia police. They have been seen using their patrol car hoods to block the dash cameras.