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Governor Doyle Declares a State of Emergency for All 72 Snowbound Counties in Wisconsin

• December 12, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in Class, Education, Holidays, Television
Tags: Airport Road, Below Zero, Blizzards, Candles, Channel 3000, City of Madison, Cold, Dane County, Department of Transportation, Emergency, Emergency Operations Center, Fox 47, High Winds, Madison Metro, Madison WI, Midwest, Minnesota, National Football League, National Weather Service, New York Giants, Power Failures, Shorewood, State of Emergency, Storms, Winter, Winter Storms, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Historical Museum, Wisconsin National Guard, Wisconsin State Patrol

Third Death Announced in Sedona, AZ Sweat Lodge Tragedy; Lakota Chief Wants Desecration of Native Spirituality to Cease

• October 18, 2009 • Comments Off

Posted in Accidental Death/Death by Misadventure, Health, Mental Health/Psychology, Native Americans/First Nations, People of Color, Public Intellectualism, Race, Religion, The Mainstream Media (MSM)
Tags: "Spiritual Warrior", Accidental Homicide, Canupa, Ceremony, Chief Arvol Looking Horse, Climate Change, First Nations, Genocide, Homicide, Hucksterism, Inikaga, Inyan Oyate, James Arthur Ray, James Shore, Journey Expansion Team, Keeper of the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Bundle, Kirby Brown, Lakota/Dakota/Nakota, Liz Neuman, Mini Wiconi, Minneapolis MN, Minnesota, Mitakuye Oyasin, Native American Culture, Native American Spirituality, Native Americans, Non-Native Peoples, Pte San Win, Sauna, Sedona AZ, Self Help, Spiritual Genocide, Sundance, Sweat Lodge, The Freedom of Religion Act of 1978, The Sacred Eagle Feather, The Sacred Hoop, Unci Maka, Wakan Tanka

Meanwhile, Back in Minnesota…

• June 30, 2009 • Comments Off

Posted in American Politics, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Democrats, History
Tags: "Saturday Nigh Live", 2010, Air America, Al Franken, Bill O'Reilly, Democrat, Ed Schultz, Governor Tim Pawlenty, Junior Senator, Minnesota, Minnesota Supreme Court, Norm Coleman, Obama, Randi Rhodes, Republican, Senator-elect Al Franken, Sixty Votes, St. Paul MN, The Senate

Jesse Ventura is Not Just a Body

• May 19, 2009 • 1 Comment

Posted in Black People, Books, Celebrities/Royals, History, Race, Television, The Iraq War II, The View, Torture, War Crimes
Tags: Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Jesse Ventura, Joy Behar, Larry King, Minnesota, Sean Hannity, The View, Torture, Whoopi Goldberg

GOP Holding Up HHS Secretary-Designate Sibelius’ Confirmation During Flu Crisis

• April 28, 2009 • 1 Comment

Posted in American Politics, Health, Obama Administration
Tags: Abortion, AIDS, Al Franken, Alaska, Bird Flu, Bobby Jindal, Fear, GOP, Health and Human Services, Kansas, Kathleen Sibelius, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mitch McConnell, Mt. Redoubt, Norm Coleman, Pyrrhic Victory, Ralenza, Republicans, Rhodes Scholar, Ronald Reagan, Susan Collins, Swine Flu, Tamiflu, The Right, U.S. Geological Survey, Virus, Volcano Preparedness

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Will the Coronavirus Kill What’s Left of Americans’ Faith in Washington? May 23, 2020
In 2019, just 17 percent of Americans said they trusted the federal government to do the right thing. The pandemic appears to be eroding their faith even more.
Why Is the SAT Falling Out of Favor? May 24, 2020
The University of California will no longer use SAT and ACT scores in admissions decisions. Critics say the tests put less wealthy students at a disadvantage.
Investigators Say One Man Shot Ahmaud Arbery. Why Are Three Charged With Murder? May 23, 2020
The authorities said Travis McMichael fired the fatal shots, yet his father and a neighbor also are charged with murder in connection with Mr. Arbery’s death.
Lori Loughlin Pleads Guilty via Zoom in College Admissions Case May 22, 2020
As part of an agreement with prosecutors, Ms. Loughlin, the Hollywood actress, is expected to receive a two-month prison sentence.
Trump Administration Coronavirus Testing Strategy Draws Concerns: 'This Isn't the Hunger Games' May 25, 2020
The Trump administration’s report to Congress sees states taking responsibility for coronavirus testing with federal guidance.
Joe Biden, Wearing Mask, Appears in Public at a Veterans Memorial May 25, 2020
The presumptive Democratic nominee made a public appearance for the first time since mid-March, cutting a contrast with President Trump, who did not wear a mask at two Memorial Day events.
Trump Threatens to Pull Republican National Convention From North Carolina May 25, 2020
The president, who has wondered aloud to aides why the convention can’t be held in Florida, said North Carolina’s governor needed to “guarantee” that the event could be held in August.
African-Americans Are Highly Visible in the Military, but Almost Invisible at the Top May 25, 2020
Seventy-five years after integration, the military’s upper echelons remain the domain of white men.

The Guardian, UK

Coronavirus live news: Spain eases restrictions in major cities; Japan to end state of emergency May 25, 2020
Madrid and Barcelona move to next phase of lockdown; UK PM continues to back senior adviser; Germany enters recession Global report: US suspends travel from Brazil as schools reopen in parts of AustraliaUK adviser Cummings facing possible police investigationUK coronavirus updates - live Coronavirus latest: at a glance 10.11pm BST Two of the highest profile […]
Dominic Cummings refuses to resign or apologise for lockdown breach May 25, 2020
Press conference raises more questions but Boris Johnson gives full backing to adviserCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe crisis that has engulfed the government over Dominic Cummings’ conduct continues to rage unabated after an unprecedented press conference in which the prime minister’s chief aide repeatedly refused to resign or […]
WHO halts hydroxychloroquine trial for coronavirus amid safety fears May 25, 2020
Malaria drug taken by Trump could raise risk of death and heart problems, study showsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe World Health Organization has said it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine — the malaria drug Donald Trump said he is taking as a precaution — from its global study into experimental coronavirus treatments a […]
Global report: Europe eases out of lockdown as Memorial Day draws big US crowds May 25, 2020
Southern European countries prepare for shortened tourist season as Japan lifts state of emergency in Tokyo Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageMadrid and Barcelona reopened their parks, Copenhagen unlocked its museums, the bars of Reykjavik resumed business and restaurants in Athens took orders again on Monday as Europe continued to […]
Dawn of Asian century puts pressure on EU to choose sides, says top diplomat May 25, 2020
EU foreign affairs chief says end of US-led global system may have arrived and Europe needs robust strategy for ChinaThe Asian century may have arrived marking the end of a US-led global system, the EU’s foreign affairs chief has said amid a growing discussion in Europe on how to weave a path between China and the US.“Analysts have long talked about the end […]
Trump spends Memorial Day weekend golfing and insulting female politicians May 25, 2020
President tweets and retweets personal attacks against Pelosi and Abrams as US approaches 100,000 coronavirus deathsCoronavirus – latest global updatesEven by Donald Trump’s standards, it was a wild ride. On a Memorial Day weekend when coronavirus deaths in the US closed in on 100,000, and a grateful nation paid respects to its war dead, its president took t […]
German court rules against Volkswagen in 'dieselgate' scandal May 25, 2020
Carmaker must pay compensation to motorist who bought minivan fitted with emissions-cheating softwareVolkswagen has lost a landmark legal battle in Germany’s highest civil court over compensation for the buyer of a secondhand minivan fitted with emissions-cheating software.The world’s largest carmaker must take back the plantiff’s manipulated car and pay him […]
New Zealand earthquake: PM Jacinda Ardern live on TV in Wellington as North Island hit May 25, 2020
Leader says she can feel ‘quite a decent shake here’ as the 5.8 quake strikes during a live interviewNew Zealand’s prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, has developed a reputation for keeping her cool in the face of a crisis. But an earthquake first thing on Monday morning as she was interviewed live on television seemed like an unusually trying way to start a wee […]

The BBC

Coronavirus: Spain to stop quarantining arrivals from 1 July May 25, 2020
The country hopes to save the summer season but UK tourists face quarantine in their own country.
Coronavirus: WHO halts trials of hydroxychloroquine over safety fears May 25, 2020
Testing of hydroxychloroquine as a possible coronavirus treatment is suspended by the health agency.
Coronavirus outbreak: Five ways Europe is easing lockdown May 25, 2020
Jogging in a Madrid park, having a Czech beer, taking a Greek ferry - Europe is opening up more.
Sir Richard Branson: Virgin Orbit rocket fails on debut flight May 25, 2020
A California company owned by UK businessman Sir Richard Branson fails to launch a rocket to orbit.
Coronavirus: Americans flock to beaches on Memorial Day weekend May 25, 2020
People are seen flouting restrictions on what is known in the US as the unofficial start of summer.
Hong Kong security law 'needed to tackle terrorism' May 25, 2020
The territory's security chief says the controversial law will save it from violence.
Coronavirus: Lufthansa agrees €9bn rescue deal with Germany May 25, 2020
European markets rose on the bailout deal news, which sees Germany take a 20% stake in the firm.
Suriname election: Will a convicted murderer be re-elected? May 25, 2020
Suriname's President Desi Bouterse was convicted of murder but he is confident he will be re-elected.