The Thursday Edition - Jun 4, 2020
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News, Constitution, Legal Rights, protests

Know Your Rights When Detained by Police

Protesters demonstrate over the death of George Floyd near the White House on June 3, 2020, in Washington, DC. - The United States has erupted into days and nights of protests, violence, and looting, following the death of George Floyd after he was detained and held down by a knee to his neck, dying shortly after. (Photo by JIM WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)
Here's what to ask and do when dealing with law enforcement.
Big on the Internet, Dilbert, Scott Adams

Dilbert Creator Scott Adams Is Back With More Bad Twitter Commentary

Joker dancing on the stairs.
I'm just sitting back and wondering how the creator of Dilbert feels as if he has any right to look at ANYONE else and criticize their job. That's truly the next level.
News, Black Lives Matter, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd

We Can’t Forget Breonna Taylor, Whose Killers Have Still Faced No Consequences

Police officers in riot gear stand in and around milk jugs and a sign honoring Breonna Taylor.
As we demand justice for George Floyd, we cannot forget the others—starting with Breonna Taylor, an ER technician who was killed in her home.
Big on the Internet, donald trump, Republican Voters Against Trump

Even Republicans Are Making Scathing Anti-Trump Ads Now

Trump looks pouty in the Oval Office.
More ads like this would be incredible. I'd love to see them. 
News, donald trump, voter suppression

Turns out the Only Person Attempting Voter Fraud Is Donald Trump

donald trump senate shutdown vote
The integrity of the American electoral process is under threat, and there is no greater threat to it than Donald Trump.
Big on the Internet, cole escola, mayor bill de blasio, Twitter

Twitter Suspended a Brilliant Account for Political Parody

Mayor Bill de Blasio Twitter parody suspended
Comedian Cole Escola's account was suspended after parodying New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio. It's hard to see how Twitter could have possibly justified this suspension.
AMP Featured, News, Black Lives Matter, donald trump, protests

Donald Trump Finally Got His Wall: A Fence Around the White House Because He’s Scared of Protestors

Donald Trump gestures and makes a weird face during a press briefing.
So now ... he got his wall, right?
News, Black Lives Matter, New York Times, Tom Cotton

Tom Cotton Doesn’t Deserve The New York Times as a Platform

People take part in a protest outside the New York Times
Not everything deserves a "counter-argument."
Big on the Internet, Black Lives Matter, Disney, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Disney Donates $5 Million Towards Social Justice. Time for Its Stars to Step Up.

Two children watch the fireworks display as it explodes over Cinderella's Castle at Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida, May 7, 2008. The complex is reportedly the most visited and largest recreational resort in the world, containing four theme parks, two water parks, twenty-three themed hotels, and numerous shopping, dining, entertainment and recreation venues. Disney World opened on October 1, 1971. AFP PHOTO/Jim WATSON (Photo credit should read JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)
The Mouse has plans to donate at least $5 million dollars towards social justice organizations. It should match its stars' donations, too.
TV, Black Lives Matter, brooklyn 99

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Donating $100,000 to Bail Funds Is a Nice Start but More Needs to Be Done

Brooklyn Nine-Nine
This is a nice start but shows like Brooklyn Nine-Nine need to do more.
News, donald trump, Twitter

This Account That Only Tweets What Donald Trump Tweets Was Suspended After 3 Days

Trump yells nonsense at no one.
Trump's tweet got flagged. This account got booted from the site.
News, Black Lives Matter, George Floyd, Keith Ellison

Three Police Officers Are FINALLY Being Charged in the Murder of George Floyd

george floyd protest
And to think, it only took a global protest of hundreds of thousands of people over the course of 7 days.
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