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This Memorial Day, Remember the Tyranny of the Minority

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America’s history has been born and steeped in the struggles for freedom and the wars of the past. These are typically fought by an idealistic, motivated majority of citizens against some form of tyrannical government or autocratic rule, which in turn is usually run by a powerful minority hellbent on controlling an entire population. This Memorial Day, we should remember these struggles and understand that Americans have seen this play out over and over since the dawn of our country. By the 1770s, the majority of the thirteen colonies wanted to shake off The British Crown’s rule from across the sea, which was governed by a small group of tyrannical men. King George III and the last vestiges of the British supremacy he represented tried to prevail, only to be defeated by a universal desire for a more free nation.

MAKE LOVE, NOT BANS:

Sexual Politics

In the weeks since Supreme Court Grand Inquisitor Justice Samuel Alito’s anti-choice screed was disclosed, amidst all of the mass protests, speechifying, pontificating, punditry, etc., I noticed that something essential to the abortion brouhaha was completely missing from what passes for public discourse in this country: That sexual intercourse for pleasure and intimacy is under attack.

In our age of artificial insemination, etc., male/female copulation is still the main source of unwanted pregnancies. Abortion has, among other things, served as a backup, a sort of court of last resort to prevent the birth of unplanned babies. In essence, what all angry pro-abortion female protesters are saying is: “We want to enjoy sexual intercourse without the fear and/or consequences of getting ‘knocked up.’” Birth control, including abortion, are ways individuals accept responsibility for and consciously acknowledge that they are sexual beings – and good for them, they shouldn’t be slut-shamed for owning their sensuality, which is their right. To paraphrase the immortal words of Cyndi Lauper: Girls – and boys – just want to have fun.

Apologist for Tucker Carlson's Racism: Glenn Greenwald

here’s no plausible way to dispute that Fox News host Tucker Carlson is spreading racist conspiracy theories, but Glenn Greenwald has been trying anyway. 

Since Greenwald—a former Salon columnist, and after that a Pulitzer-winning reporter for the Guardian — departed from The Intercept in September 2020, he’s become a stalwart defender of Fox, and Carlson in particular. As Carlson has gained in viewership and impact—he’s the most widely watched cable news host in the US—his commentary and political positions have come under increased scrutiny. With that attention has come intense criticism. But he has Greenwald in his corner, who has let forth a flood of pro-Carlson arguments, primarily delivered on Twitter, his medium of choice.

Michigan's Dead Old Nuke Is Diablo's Early Warning

Michigan’s Palisades nuke has just shut early for the same reason California’s two reactors at Diablo Canyon must now go down-- immediate safety concerns at a badly deteriorated reactor.

Safe energy activists fought for decades to close Palisades. Opened in 1971, it was costly, wasteful and grew increasingly dangerous as it inevitably decayed.

Finally scheduled to close on May 31, Entergy-- one of America’s biggest nuke operators-- stunned the world by taking it down on May 20, reducing the US reactor fleet from 93 to 92.

Free Resource Friday

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Friday, May 27, 2022, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Free Resource Fridays is our monthly free resource giveaways, hosted at on the last Friday of every month!  Grab some resources, harm reduction supplies, clothes, hygiene products, and food!! We have plenty so please feel free to pick up items for loved ones in need. If you can’t make this time, hit us up for porch/door drop offs! Donations are welcome.  Masks required.  Location:  Community Grounds:  Coffee and Meeting House, 1134 Parsons Ave. Facebook Event.

Three U.S. Women Human Rights Defenders Deported from Western Sahara Will Protest in DC on Memorial Day

By Just Visit Western Sahara, May 26, 2022
https://worldbeyondwar.org/three-u-s-women-human-rights-defenders-deport...

Three US women heading to visit their friends in Boujdour, Western Sahara, were forcibly turned back on May 23rd, when they landed at Laayoune Airport. Twelve men and six women Moroccan agents physically overpowered them and placed them against their will on a plane back to Casablanca. During the scuffle, one of the women’s shirt and bra were pulled up to expose her breasts. In the cultural context of the passengers on the plane, this was a serious form of harassment and violence against women.

Wynd Kaufmyn said of her treatment by the Moroccan forces, “We refused to cooperate with their illegal actions. I repeatedly shouted out on the departing airplane that I wanted to go to Boujdour to visit Sultana Khaya, who has endured torture and rape at the hands of Moroccan agents.

 Learn about the Corrupt Process of the Columbus Charter Review Commission and What You Can Do

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Thursday, May 26, 2022, 7:00 PM
Join Bill Lyons, Jonathan Beard, and Joe Motil to learn about what has been going on with the Columbus Charter Review Commission and what you can do about it. 
Join Zoom here https://cscc-edu.zoom.us/j/95699456595?pwd=S2dlL3FxVE5FMDF0THJIa21EZTJwQT09.

Green Greep Zoom #96

Our 95th Green Grassroots Election Protection (GREE-GREE) zoom begins with celebrations of the shut-down of Michigan’s Palisades nuclear plant and the ouster of Australia’s awful right-wing anti-Earth prime minister.  

TATANKA BRICCA embraces new labor union support for Green New Deal legislation as it proceeds in California.

We also honor Russian diplomat BORIS BONDAROV for his enormously courageous denunciation of dictator Putin’s fascist assault on the people of Ukraine. 

MIKE HERSH and STEVE ROSENFELD give us the rundown on key primary races, including Pennsylvania and Oregon.

CAROLYN HARDING updates the insanity of gerrymandering in Ohio and her own expulsion from the State House…also known as the Hall of the Living Dead.

LYNN BERNSTEIN and JOHN BRAKEY update their own expulsions from the parking lot (!) of the election center in Wake County, North Carolina, along with commentary from JOEL SEGAL.

JULIE WEINER and LULU FRIESDAT report on major confrontations over voting machines and other election issues in New York.

PAT MARIDA explains the latest pro-nuke push in Ohio.

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