PROGRESSIVE INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM: “The DNC Debate Proved the Democratic Party is a Lost Cause / #DNCdebate” / The Humanist Report / Mike Figueredo ☮

The Huffington Post’s DNC Chair debate wasn’t too eventful—none of the candidates argued, and there was no vigorous disagreements about anything—but nonetheless, it was still a disheartening event. All of the candidates, including Keith Ellison, demonstrated that they’re completely out of touch with average voters, and none of them are offering comprehensive change. In this segment, Mike provides you with a rundown of the overall debate, and he explains why he came away “overwhelmingly disappointed” with all of the candidates, and ultimately felt as though Keith Ellison was wavering on his core progressive principles.

PROGRESSIVE INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM: “Naomi Klein on Trump Election: ‘This is a Corporate Coup d’État'” / Democracy Now! / Amy Goodman, and Lee Fang ☮

Journalists Naomi Klein, author of “This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate” and Lee Fang of The Intercept talk about the role of corporations inside the Trump administration and the inauguration.

WHITE-WING CONSERVATIVE CHRISTIAN THEOCRACY: “Trump’s Theocratic Cabinet” / Freedom From Religion Foundation☮

trumps-theocratic-cabinetEvangelicals who pushed Donald Trump over the top in the election are surely pleased with several of his appointments to the cabinet and other high-ranking positions in his administration.

Trump promised to be “the greatest representative of the Christians,” and he seems to be heading in that direction. Before even being elected, he chose Mike Pence as a running mate, a man who denies evolution and has voted to restrict LGBT rights based on “religious freedom.” Trump has also appointed several other religious fundamentalists who pose a threat to church/state separation.

Here’s a look at a number of them… http://bit.ly/2iPk19W

PROGRESSIVE INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM: “Saudi Religious Leader: Ban All ‘Atheistic and Rotten’ Movie Theaters” / Secular Talk / Kyle Kulinski ☮

Saudi Arabia’s religious authority has said the legalisation of cinemas and concerts could lead to the “mixing of sexes” and “atheistic or rotten” influences in the conservative Islamic kingdom.

POLITICAL COMMENTARY: “The Pay to Play Clinton Foundation Losing Donors After Hillary’s Embarrasing Failure of a Presidential Bid” / RT America / Anya Parampil ☮

The Clinton Foundation announced that the Clinton Global Initiative will shut down in April. The announcement coincides with their decision to terminate the employment of 22 employees, citing a lack of funding due to an overall decrease in donations and the loss of several high profile donors. RT correspondent Anya Parampil reports.