Today's News (2020/7/30): Fascism Edition

Fascism first as usual.

You may have seen some noise about the Federalist Society distancing themselves from Trump and their previous Trumpism/Trump worship. Do not sympathise; they are rats thinking about their own futures and deserting a sinking ship.

1. ICE Agents Complain About Nazi Comparisons, Say They're Only Enforcing the Laws
2. Homeland Security and Oregon reach deal to begin withdrawing federal agents from Portland
3. ‘It’s like they’re testing it on us': Portland protesters say tear gas has caused irregularities with their periods
4. Federal officers to begin ‘phased withdrawal’ from Portland, governor says
5. This is what it looks like when you're released from jail on federal charges... on the condition that you stop showing up to protests.
6. Trump claims decision to repeal fair housing rule will boost home prices, lower crime
7. A Nevada library wanted to back Black Lives Matter. The sheriff said he wouldn’t respond to 911 calls there.
8. Trump Is Now Openly Defying the Supreme Court
9. Trump threatens to send military to Portland
10. Postal Service may close offices, cut service ahead of election
11. DHS compiled ‘intelligence reports’ on journalists who published leaked documents
12. Dismantle the Department of Homeland Security
13. Trump floats postponing the November election

( The articles )

Today's News (2020/7/30): Police Violence edition

Current end of Greg Doucette thread on police violence.

1. Seattle Police defend response to weekend Black Lives Matter protests, deny violation of court’s use-of-force limits
2. Whistleblower: LAPD SWAT is controlled by a “SWAT Mafia” of veteran cops who encourage the use of deadly force and call members who attempt de-escalation "cowards"
3. A Black man talks about his experience being repeatedly vanned by NYPD.
4. Gohmert aide reports harassment for wearing masks in office
5. Here Are The Current NYPD Officers With The Most Substantiated Misconduct Complaints
6. Kentucky town hires social workers instead of more officers - and the results are surprising

( The articles )

Today's News (2020/7/30): COVID-19 edition

Prepare for a big economic drop when the Republicans - almost all of them - let unemployment coverage die this week. It's suicidal, even for them, but unless things change rapidly and soon, what you've seen so far is going to be chicken feed.

1. Two Trader Joe’s customers were asked to put on masks. They attacked employees instead, police said.
2. GOP's jobless benefit plan could mean delays, states warn
3. Louie Gohmert, who refused to wear a mask, tests positive for coronavirus
4. This survey finds that 90+% of parents of color fear school reopening.
5. Rep. Louie Gohmert thinks that it’s possible that wearing a mask gave him COVID.
6. As virus aid talks stalemate, Trump scorns help for cities

( The articles )