Category: Sidebar
From the United Nations: Israeli forces fire on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) fired on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon early Thursday morning, according to UNIFIL, the mission operating along the Security Council-mandated “Blue Line” of separation between the two countries which they patrol.
From Freddie: The Basics: School Reform
Freddie deBoer has written a wonderful essay on School Reform.
Open Mic for the week of 10/7/2024
On this day in 1985, the Palestine Liberation Front hijacked the Achille Lauro
Open Mic for the week of 9/30/2024
On this day in 1938, The League of Nations unanimously outlawed “intentional bombings of civilian populations”.
Group Discussion: Love and Hate and Basketball
The online hijacking of the rising profile of the WNBA and its biggest star to feed the online culture war with sports and race all mixed in is just beginning.
Missouri Conducts Controversial Execution of Marcellus Williams
After a flurry of last-ditch efforts and press, Marcellus Williams was executed by the State of Missouri for a 1998 murder conviction that has been called into question.
From The Financial Times: From Taipei to Budapest: the mysterious trail of exploding pagers
Supply chain of devices involved in audacious attacks in Lebanon spans three continents
Group Discussion: The Push For Social Media Warning Labels
Who will be this generation’s Tipper Gore and The Parents Music Resource Center? Apparently 42 state attorneys general
Open Mic for the week of 9/9/2024
On this day in 2002, Buzz Aldrin punched a conspiracy theorist in the face.
Apalachee Killer’s Father Now Charged
The father of the minor charged with 4 murders and wounding of 9 others at Apalachee High School in Georgia has now been charged himself.
Requiem for Raygun
For those of you on the edges of your seat waiting for an apology from much derided breakdancer Raygun for her 2024 Olympics omnishambles, your day has come.
Group Discussion: Banning Social Media Influencers From Small Towns
What happens when a quiet corner of the country goes viral for being the perfect seasonal spot to get that perfect Instagram post? Upset locals
From Variety: Tate McRae Sings With Kid Laroi, Shouts Out Jake Shane at Madison Square Garden Debut
It may have been McRae’s first performance at Madison Square Garden, but judging by Thursday’s show, it certainly won’t be the last.
Open Mic for the week of 8/26/2024
On August 26, 1978, Frankie Valli’s “Grease”—reached the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100.
Trump and RFK Jr Rally Together in Arizona: Watch It For Yourself
After ending his own hopeless campaign, RFK, Jr. joined Donald Trump at an Arizona rally. Watch it for yourself and discuss here
Kamala Harris DNC Speech: Watch It For Yourself
The full, unedited speech by Vice President Kamala Harris as she accepts the Democratic nomination for President of the United States
