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Don’t Miss “An Evening with Valerie Simpson in Honor of Nick Ashford” Coming to PBS Stations This Month

• February 18, 2012 • Comments Off

Posted in African American History, American History, Ashford and Simpson, Black People, Cancer, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Cultural History, Gwen Ifill, Love, Marvin Gaye/Tammi Terrell, Protestant Denominations, Religion, Sexuality, Spirituality, Valerie Simpson, Wisconsin, Women
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Hip-Hop Artist Jasiri X Does a Music Video on The Ground at Capitol Square in Madison!

• February 25, 2011 • 1 Comment

Posted in American History, American Politics, Black People, Budget Cuts, Class, Crime, Cultural History, Discrimination, Labor History, Labor Relations, Music, National Issues, Obama Administration, Political Malfeasance, Public Intellectualism, The Economy, The Rest of the World, The Tea Party Movement, Unions/Union Busting, Wisconsin
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I’m Sorry I Missed This Last Night: Craig Ferguson Celebrates Black History Month By Inviting Dr. Cornel West and George Clinton to “The Late, Late Show”

• February 3, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in African American History, Alcoholism/Drug Abuse, American History, American Politics, Black People, Civil Rights/Human Rights, Class, Comedy, Cultural History, Daily AM/PM Talk Shows, Education, George Clinton/Parliament-Funkadelic, Health, Late Night TV, Mental Health/Psychology, Music, National Issues, Protestant Denominations, Race, Religion, Sexuality, Spirituality, Television
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Thomas Virgilio: Tone down call to impeach May 26, 2017
Dear Editor: John Nichols and Democrats need to tone down the call to impeach President Trump. Impeachment is both a legal and political process, and while I believe the legal conditions have been met, political hurdles remain. Democratic calls for…
ALRC initiates non-renewal process for Sol Azteca on South Park Street May 26, 2017
The owners of Sol Azteca were seeking expanded hours of operation to stay open until bar time every night of the week. Read more for updates on Sconnie Bar, Lucky's and the Olbrich beer garden.
Dennis Rahkonen: We must listen or die May 26, 2017
Dear Editor: Two profoundly truthful sentences on our global environmental crisis should be seared into humanity's collective consciousness. The first comes from Canadian astrophysicist Hubert Reeves: "Man is the most insane species. He worships an invisible God and destroys a…
Dianne Hesselbein: Give proper due to the fallen in World War I May 26, 2017
The U.S. entered World War I a hundred years ago. This Memorial Day we should remember in particular the 3,932 Wisconsin soldiers who died in that war, most of them serving in muddy trenches in France.
John Morgan: Here's what to do with Confederate statues May 26, 2017
Dear Editor: Away down south in Dixie people are debating what to do with all those statues of misguided Civil War leaders. Should they be removed? Where to? Should they be replaced? With what?
Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan: Let the media coverage of Manchester victims be a model for all young victims of war May 26, 2017
The signature foreign policy development that Trump announced in Riyadh over the weekend was a massive, $110 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia. Many people are going to be killed by this flood of weaponry.
Recalls this week: ride-on toys, spinner toys, furniture May 26, 2017
Several models of battery-operated ride-on toys are being recalled because the acceleration pedal can stick, posing a hazard to children. Other recalled consumer products include lamps with defective switches and wicker furniture with lead paint.
Walker administration: Wisconsin employee health insurance premiums would jump without self-insurance switch May 26, 2017
Health insurance premiums for state employees would increase by 10 percent if lawmakers reject Gov. Scott Walker's self-insurance proposal, according to new projections released by Walker's administration on Friday.

The New York Times

For Army Infantry’s 1st Women, Heavy Packs and the Weight of History May 26, 2017
The Army has sought to play down the significance of the mixed-gender milestone. But female grunts see it as monumental and revolutionary.
Few in St. Louis Knew Confederate Memorial Existed. Now, Many Want It Gone. May 26, 2017
The monument has emerged from obscurity in the last few weeks, as four prominent memorials to the Confederacy in New Orleans were pulled down amid protests.
Loophole in Rules on Transgender Troops Denies 2 Their Commissions May 26, 2017
Two service academy cadets will not become officers because of a wrinkle in the Pentagon’s transgender policy its chief author says he didn’t foresee.
At Wellesley, Hillary Clinton Criticizes Trump and Invokes Nixon Resignation May 26, 2017
As her commencement speech unfolded, it was increasingly critical of the administration of the man who defeated her to become president, without ever naming him.
Greg Gianforte, Montana Republican, Captures House Seat Despite Assault Charge May 26, 2017
A wealthy candidate overcame a crisis of his own making, winning a closely watched contest a day after he was accused of physically attacking a reporter.
Atlantic Hurricane Season Is Expected to Be Busy May 25, 2017
The season, which runs from June 1 through Nov. 30, is likely to produce 11 to 17 named storms, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says.
California Today: California Today: Rising Rent Threatens a Los Angeles Treasure May 26, 2017
Friday: A Los Angeles landmark struggles to survive, Mark Zuckerberg’s great American road trip, and the Golden Gate Bridge turns 80.
Lost Police File Helps Exonerate Man of Murder After 24 Years in Prison May 25, 2017
The recent discovery of a lost police file with witness statements about a 1990 murder in Philadelphia helped Shaurn Thomas walk free.

The New Orleans Times-Picayune

Woman accused of trying to bring gun into courthouse, Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office says November 10, 2015
A New Orleans woman tried to put a purse with a loaded gun inside through the security belt at Orleans Parish Criminal Court
Two Algiers churches blend to make one unified 'family' May 26, 2017
Two Algiers churches have recently combined to unite a community in faith, family, and friendship. Connect Church has united with Oak Park Baptist Church, located at 1110 Kabel Drive in Algiers, in the hopes of strengthening the congregation as well as...
Bill that would stall New Orleans' affordable housing effort up for vote Tuesday May 26, 2017
The bill, if passed and signed into law, would most immediately thwart an affordable housing effort in New Orleans, critics say.
Woman drops purse at clinic; gun fires and wounds bystander: report May 26, 2017
Victim was wounded in leg and transported to emergency room.
2 drug counselors OD on opioids at addiction facility: report May 26, 2017
"If anybody is wondering how bad the opioid epidemic has become, this case is a frightening example," Chester County DA
World-traveling artist opens studio and gallery in Covington May 26, 2017
Marianne Angeli Rodriguez will own a studio gallery in her namesake in the rear of the building at Columbia and E. Gibson streets. Its official opening May 26 at 7 p.m.
Charges filed after man found fatally shot on Esplanade Avenue: New Orleans police May 26, 2017
Hunter Foret was booked Friday with negligent homicide, Orleans Parish court records show.
Principal in Nazi gear is gone, just like the monuments he supported: Opinion May 26, 2017
The monuments fight brought some racists out of hiding.

The Guardian, UK

Gunmen kill 26 people in latest attack on Coptic Christians in Egypt May 26, 2017
Children among dead and at least 22 wounded in gun attack on convoy headed to monastery in Minya provinceAt least 26 people, including children, have been killed and 25 wounded in a gun attack on a bus carrying Coptic Christians south of Cairo, the latest in a series of terrorist incidents targeting the religious minority in Egypt.Local media reported witnes […]
Trump set to clash with other G7 leaders over refugees, trade and climate May 26, 2017
Disagreements with US are so fundamental that Sicily summit might not be able to issue communiqueDivisions between Donald Trump and other members of the G7 at the summit in Sicily have become so broad and deep that they may be forced to issue a brief leaders’ statement rather than a full communique, dashing Italian hopes of engineering a big step forward on […]
Jared Kushner says he will cooperate with Russia inquiry after reports he is under scrutiny May 26, 2017
Investigators were focused on meetings Kushner held with Russian officials last year as part of inquiry into Russian interference in 2016 election, sources saidWhite House senior adviser Jared Kushner said he would cooperate with any investigation into the Trump campaign’s ties to Russia following reports that he is under FBI scrutiny.Multiple news outlets r […]
'They kill defenceless people': thousands flee Philippine city of Marawi May 26, 2017
Three-day battle between army and Isis-linked Maute insurgents for city on island of Mindanao has left at least 46 dead The CCTV monitor was showing a live feed of gunmen in the hospital lobby. From the safety of another floor, Jan Yamit, a 23-year-old health worker, watched in horror as the militants shot a police officer and then a security guard before st […]
Former Greek PM Lucas Papademos wounded in letter bomb blast May 26, 2017
Suspicions fall on homegrown guerrilla group after attack on ex-prime minister as he was being driven home in AthensGreek security officials are scrutinising courier and postal services after a letter bomb attack on Thursday that left former prime minister Lucas Papademos in hospital. Papademos, who underwent surgery after sustaining injuries to his leg, sto […]
US admits Mosul airstrikes killed over 100 civilians during battle with Isis May 25, 2017
The Pentagon says airstrikes it carried out on a house were the deadliest in Iraq since 2003, and the final death toll could be as high as 141 peopleThe Pentagon has admitted that airstrikes it carried out on a house in western Mosul killed at least 105 civilians in one of the deadliest attacks anywhere in Iraq since the 2003 invasion to oust Saddam Hussein. […]
Russia investigates 'gay purge' in Chechnya May 26, 2017
Putin officials pursue claims of homosexual men jailed and tortured in republic ruled by Kremlin-backed Ramzan Kadyrov Russian officials are actively investigating claims of a purge of gay men in Chechnya, a process that could lead to a showdown between Moscow and the local Kremlin-backed strongman, Ramzan Kadyrov.Dozens of men in the southern republic are r […]
Trump hails 'great win in Montana' for candidate who body-slammed Guardian reporter May 26, 2017
Greg Gianforte apologizes after being charged with misdemeanor assaultCongressman-elect says after special election victory: ‘I’m sorry, Mr Ben Jacobs’Greg Gianforte has won a special election for Montana’s sole seat in the House of Representatives, just one day after he was charged with misdemeanor assault for “body-slamming” a Guardian reporter. Related: R […]

The BBC

Egypt hits 'jihadist camps' after attack on Coptic Christians May 26, 2017
The military strike, reportedly in Libya, follows a deadly attack on Coptic Christians.
G7 demand action on extremist net content at summit May 26, 2017
But other world leaders fail to persuade Donald Trump to back a landmark climate change deal.
Wonder Woman women-only screenings in Texas spark row May 26, 2017
Men claim discrimination after a cinema scheduled women-only screenings of the superhero film.
Foreign fighters 'among Philippines militants' May 26, 2017
It is a rare admission by authorities that local jihadists are working with international groups.
Burundi orders couples to wed amid drive to 'moralise society' May 26, 2017
The government order comes after President Pierre Nkurunziza launched a campaign "to moralise society".
Teacher disciplined over 'most likely to become a terrorist' award May 26, 2017
A 13-year-old girl was handed the "most likely to become a terrorist" award by her teacher.
Sri Lanka floods: Scores die as monsoon triggers mudslides May 26, 2017
Flooding and mudslides caused by monsoon rains leave at least 91 dead and more than 100 missing.
Germany vaccination: Fines plan as measles cases rise May 26, 2017
Parents could be fined up to €2,500 if they fail to see a doctor about vaccinating their children.