Monthly Archives: August 2016

Public transport

More people would use public transportation in America if they didn’t have to share it with groups they feared. Amanda Hess writes July 10, 2012: In 2009, Jacqueline Carr’s public transit experience was limited to bus lines of the “party” … Continue reading

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Trump adviser accused of making anti-Semitic remarks

REPORT: WASHINGTON Allegations of anti-Semitism have surfaced against one of Donald Trump’s foreign policy advisers, raising further questions about the guidance the Republican presidential nominee is receiving. Joseph Schmitz, named as one of five advisers by the Trump campaign in … Continue reading

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WP: A man stopped to help two teens pull an SUV from a ditch. Then, they allegedly killed him.

A friend says: “When John Derbyshire wrote his column about the talk white parents should give their kids, he specifically warned about helping black people.” Washington Post: Authorities in South Carolina said two teenagers have been arrested on murder charges … Continue reading

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‘NPR Deletes Comments, Says Commenters Are Too Old And Male’

Daily Caller: But Jensen indicated that diversity issue also played a role in the decision. NPR commenters don’t reflect the demographics of the site’s readers, since they appear more likely to be older men. “They overwhelmingly comment via the desktop … Continue reading

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NYT: ‘While Twitter is trying to find a way to reconcile its free speech stance with how women and minorities can be targeted on the service, the company has been clearer about combating terrorism.’

I am confused. Can men not be targeted for abuse on Twitter? Or is it only the pain of women and minorities that counts? Is any criticism of women or minorities “abuse”? New York Times: While Twitter has long championed … Continue reading

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