Jon Stewart examines Donald Trump's deadline to come up with the $454 million bond in his civil fraud case, and deconstructs investment talking heads like Kevin O'Leary calling Trump's actions a "victimless crime." #DailyShow #JonStewart #Trump https://youtu.be/EDMinX6t1Zk?feature=shared https://youtu.be/EDMinX6t1Zk?feature=shared -The Daily Show; 3/25/2024
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Father of Laken Riley decries politicization of daughter’s murder
The father of Laken Riley, whom authorities suspect was murdered by an undocumented migrant in February, has objected to how he says his daughter’s death is “being used politically” ahead of the upcoming presidential and congressional elections. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/18/laken-riley-father-statement -The Guardian; 3/18/2024
Alabama is using the notion that embryos are people to surveil and harass women
Could a woman who is pregnant, or could be pregnant, have a right to do things that might endanger her embryo in a situation where an embryo is her legal equal, with a claim on state protection? Could she risk this embryo’s health and life by, say, eating sushi, or having some soft cheese? Forget … Continue reading Alabama is using the notion that embryos are people to surveil and harass women
Supreme Court Ethics: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
https://youtu.be/GE-VJrdHMug?feature=shared https://youtu.be/GE-VJrdHMug?feature=shared -Last Week Tonight; 2/22/2024
Bail clampdowns don’t match what research says about suspects, experts say
Some conservatives argue that lenient bail policies put suspects who are likely to commit crimes before their upcoming court hearings, or who might skip bail altogether, back on the street. But some progressives say research does not support that contention. They argue that detaining defendants because they can’t afford financial bonds is unfair, and note that such … Continue reading Bail clampdowns don’t match what research says about suspects, experts say
A climate conspiracy theorist said the government deliberately lit wildfires. He just pleaded guilty to starting 14 himself
A Canadian man who posted conspiracy theories on social media claiming the government was deliberately starting wildfires has pleaded guilty to starting 14 blazes that forced hundreds of people from their homes. [...] Canada’s 2023 wildfire season was record-shattering, scorching around 18.4 million hectares (45.5 million acres) — an area roughly the size of North Dakota and more … Continue reading A climate conspiracy theorist said the government deliberately lit wildfires. He just pleaded guilty to starting 14 himself
Restoring voting rights after a felony is rare in Tennessee. The process has gotten harder.
In at least 35 states, those with felony convictions can vote again after their full sentence is complete, and several states have eased the path to voting rights restoration in recent years. But in Tennessee, where financial and logistical hurdles already prevent many from regaining their rights, the process has become harder. In July, Tennessee … Continue reading Restoring voting rights after a felony is rare in Tennessee. The process has gotten harder.
Rudy Giuliani [R] ordered to pay nearly $150 million to two Georgia election workers he defamed
A Washington, DC, jury has ordered Rudy Giuliani to pay nearly $150 million to two Georgia election workers for the harm caused by defamatory statements he made about them following the 2020 election. [...] During the trial, an attorney for Freeman and Moss showed videos and played audio clips in which Giuliani repeated false claims that the … Continue reading Rudy Giuliani [R] ordered to pay nearly $150 million to two Georgia election workers he defamed
NASA Spent $5 Million On Probe Into Drug Use At SpaceX, But Won’t Release The Details
Despite the owner of the company publicly engaging with weed (whether he inhaled or not is irrelevant) on one of the most popular podcasts in existence, NASA insists it won’t release the investigation. The space agency told BI that SpaceX is essential to the U.S. space program and the results of the study are proprietary … Continue reading NASA Spent $5 Million On Probe Into Drug Use At SpaceX, But Won’t Release The Details
North Dakota senator’s [R] son faces new homicide charge in crash that killed a sheriff’s deputy, records show
The son of North Dakota Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer is facing a new charge of homicide while fleeing a peace officer after authorities say he was involved in a car chase that ended in the death of a sheriff’s deputy, court records show. Ian Cramer, 42, was initially charged with manslaughter in connection to the December 6 … Continue reading North Dakota senator’s [R] son faces new homicide charge in crash that killed a sheriff’s deputy, records show
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