JUNE 17, 2020 (counterpunch.org) by MATTHEW STEVENSON Photograph Source: Rob Young from United Kingdom – CC BY 2.0 If the prospect of the Trump – Biden presidential election fills you with horror and despair, you might give some thought to not just replacing both candidates but the presidency as well, at least… Continue reading
June 17, 2020 by Common Dreams “The leader of the United States government is defying science in order to hear cheers from his supporters,” said the Senator from Vermont. by Jon Queally, staff writer 34 Comments President Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a rally at the Van Andel Arena on… Continue reading
I’ve celebrated this holiday all my life. It’s different this year. By Brianna Holt Ms. Holt is a culture writer and editor. June 17, 2020 (NYTimes.com) For me, celebrating Juneteenth was like planning a birthday party or hosting a family reunion. My father organized the first Juneteenth gathering in Grand Prairie, Texas, in… Continue reading
June 15, 2020 by Common Dreams Refusing to bolster the United States Postal Service in its time of need is nothing short of a betrayal of American seniors, who are more reliant upon the US Postal Service than any other age group. by Max Richtman 14 Comments It’s clear that the United States Postal Service provides tremendous… Continue reading
The Last Outlaws Zack breaks down the rumors about Joe Biden being replaced at the 2020 Democratic convention. Names like Hillary Clinton and Andrew Cuomo have been floated. But the most likely Democratic Nominee to replace Joe Biden would be Bernie Sanders, in the unforeseen event of a medical issue… Continue reading
Officer A. Cab · Jun 6 · Medium.com I was a police officer for nearly ten years and I was a bastard. We all were. This essay has been kicking around in my head for years now and I’ve never felt confident enough to write it. It’s a time in my life I’m ashamed… Continue reading
Kim Iversen Ellen Brown is an attorney, chair of the Public Banking Institute, and author of thirteen books including Web of Debt and Banking on the People: Democratizing Money in the Digital Age. Ellen co-hosts a radio program on PRN.FM called “It’s Our Money.” and you can read Her 300+… Continue reading
June 11, 2020 (moc.media) Posters on the wall pay tribute to George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Trayvon Martin, Emmett Till and other African Americans killed by the police or in racially charged murders Source: Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images/News Artnet Donald Trump ordered to erect a fence around the White House to keep… Continue reading
June 12, 2020 by Common Dreams Instead of spending $740 billion on the Department of Defense, said the Vermont senator, the United States should reinvest in “cities and towns that we’ve neglected and abandoned for far too long.” by Jake Johnson, staff writer 71 Comments This picture taken 26 December 2011… Continue reading
– Please post events on Indybay even if event is digital: https://www.indybay.org/calendar/?page_id=12 See Indybay for other events. Thank you to everyone for your activism and commitment for a better world. There will not be anymore announcements for a few days. ARTICLES A. Immigrants Stage A Hunger Strike For Black Lives Inside ICE Detention… Continue reading
