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Meanwhile, Back in Wisconsin: Madison’s Snuggle House Goes Out of Business Amid Fear…and Loathing

• December 11, 2013 • Comments Off

Posted in Class, Crime, Cultural History, Health, Journalism and Ethics, Mental Health/Psychology, Rape/Sex Crimes, The Mainstream Media (MSM)
Tags: Associated Press, Boulder Colorado, Business, California, City of Madison, Common Sense, Constables on Patrol, Cuddle Party, Governor Walker, Healing Touch, Hurtado, Jennifer Zilavy, Lt. David McCaw, Madison, Madison WI, Masseur, Masseuse, Matthew Hurtado, Montgomery Alabama, New Age, Non-Sexual, Prostitution, Rochester New York, Samantha Hess, San Francisco, Sex, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, Snuggle House, The Bay Area, The Midwest, The Snuggery, The Snuggle House, Touch Therapy, Wisconsin

A Little Sunday Music: Spanky and Our Gang, “Sunday Mornin'”

• April 3, 2011 • Comments Off

Posted in Accidental Death/Death by Misadventure, Cancer, Class, Cultural History, Health, Love, Music, Sexuality, Spanky & Our Gang, Television, Television Series, Who I Am, Wisconsin
Tags: "Sunday Mornin'", Cass Elliot, Dancing in the Street, FM, Folk Rock, Growing Up, Hippies, Intimacy, iPod, John Seiter, Left Coast, Love, Malcolm Hale, Mercury Records, Mornings, Oz Bach, Paul Bach, Perry Como, Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, Spanky and Our Gang, Spanky McFarlane, Sundays, The Left Coast, The Midwest, The Right Coast, The Sixties, United States

“This Is What Happens When YOU DON’T VOTE,” Wisconsin

• March 1, 2011 • 2 Comments

Posted in African American History, American History, American Politics, Bailouts, Budget Cuts, Class, Discrimination, Education, Homelessness, Joblessness, Labor History, Labor Relations, Obama Administration, People of Color, The Economy, The Tea Party Movement, Unions/Union Busting, Wisconsin
Tags: Anti-Civil Rights, Anti-Immigrant, Anti-Labor, Barack Obama, Class Warfare, Education, Faux Noise, Fox News, GOP, Governor Scott Walker, Governor Walker, Immigrants, Jeff Foxworthy, Lower Middle Class, Madison WI, Mayor Tom Barrett, Michelle Obama, Middle-Class, Mississippi, People of Color, Public Sector Unions, Republican, Republicans, Russ Feingold, Scott Walker, Status Quo, The Koch Brothers, The Midwest, The Ministry of Propaganda, The South, The Tea Party, Tom Barrett, Union Busting, Unions, United States, Unreconstructed, Voting, Wisconsin

Dave Zirin: LeBron James Doesn’t Deserve the Hate

• July 14, 2010 • 1 Comment

Posted in Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Consumerism, Cultural History, Homelessness, Joblessness, Race, Sports, Subprime Loans-Foreclosures, The Economy, The Mainstream Media (MSM)
Tags: African Americans, Basketball, Basketball Player, Blacks, Casinos, Championship Player, Championship Team, Common Sense, Dan Gilbert, Dave Zirin, Forelosures, LeBron James, Ohio, Quicken Loans, Racism, Self-Respect, Self-Worth, Sports, Sports Journalist, Subrprime Loans, The Cleveland Cavaliers, The Economy, The Midwest

Chasing the Close Encounter with Outer Space: Hunting Meteorite Fragments in Livingston, WI

• April 18, 2010 • Comments Off

Posted in Education, Science, Space The Final Frontier, The Mainstream Media (MSM), Wisconsin
Tags: "The Chicago Tribune", Adler Planetarium, Grant County, Iowa County, John Maniaci, John Valley, Linden WI, Livingston WI, Meteor, Meteorite, Mifflin WI, Outer Space, Paul Sipiera, Planetary Studies Foundation, Pritzker Center for Meteoritics and Polar Studies, Rich Slaughter, Ruben Garcia, Southern Wisconsin, The Department of Geology and Geophysics, The Field Museum, The Geology Museum, The Midwest, The Universe, UW Geology Museum, UW-Madison, Village of Livingston WI

Black and Gay Brother Poised to Become Detroit Councilman

• August 7, 2009 • 2 Comments

Posted in American Politics, Black People, Celebrities/Royals, Class, Crime, History, Sexuality, The Economy
Tags: African Americans, Black Gays, Blacks, Charles Pugh, Detroit City Council, Gays, Homophobia, Homosexuality, Leadership, Neighbor, November 3, President of the Detroit City Council, Role Model, The Midwest

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In 7 Days and 3 Protests, the Nation’s Divisions on Glaring Display January 24, 2020
With activists mobilized and dug in on the left and right, there is increasing pressure on people in the middle to choose sides.
These Are the 3 American Firefighters Who Died in the Australia Plane Crash January 25, 2020
The three men were all former service members who had traveled to Australia to battle the bush fires charring the country.
Pope Francis Replaces Conservative Archbishop of Philadelphia January 23, 2020
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, who was appointed by Pope Benedict XVI in 2011, has long been known as a theological and political conservative, often at odds with Pope Francis.
Ousted From Washington, Ex-Spy Valerie Plame Asks Voters to Send Her Back January 24, 2020
Ms. Plame is celebrating her C.I.A. past in a race for a congressional seat. But as she finds herself cast as an outsider, she’s running into trouble.
5 Takeaways on Trump and Ukraine From John Bolton’s Book January 27, 2020
New revelations from the former White House national security adviser could complicate President Trump’s impeachment trial.
Bloomberg Warns of Anti-Semitism ‘Rearing Its Ugly Head’ January 27, 2020
Speaking at a prominent synagogue near Miami, the former New York City mayor spoke of his Jewish heritage and his support for Israel.
Michael Bennet is done with Iowa. January 26, 2020
In the limited time he has to spend on the trail during the impeachment trial, Mr. Bennet plans to campaign solely in New Hampshire.
6 Revelatory Moments From the Video of Trump’s Private Donor Dinner January 26, 2020
The video of the 2018 event made headlines for capturing conversations now tied to the impeachment inquiry. But it also showed remarkable exchanges that weren’t about Ukraine.

The Guardian, UK

Kobe Bryant: LA Lakers star dead in helicopter crash – live updates January 26, 2020
NBA champion dies not far from Los Angeles at age 41No survivors among nine people on board Read full story: NBA legend dead in crash 11.52pm GMT The French sports newspaper, L’Equipe, has dedicated its front page to Bryant, describing him as “L’Etoile Bryant”, a play on words on “étoile brillante” or “bright star”. La une de ⁦@lequipe⁩ huit pages hommage à […]
Video appears to show Trump ordering Marie Yovanovitch's removal January 26, 2020
‘Get rid of her. Get her out tomorrow,’ president seems to say of ambassador to UkraineDonald Trump demanded the dismissal of Marie Yovanovitch, then US ambassador to Ukraine and now a key figure in the president’s impeachment trial, according to a video recording released to the media.The footage was reportedly taken during an April 2018 donor dinner at a h […]
Coronavirus: 100,000 may already be infected, experts warn January 26, 2020
UK government urged to reassure public that NHS is ready for cases within daysAbout 100,000 people could be infected with the new coronavirus around the world, experts have warned, as the UK government faced calls to reassure people that the NHS is ready to deal with any British cases within days.Prof Neil Ferguson, a public health expert at Imperial College […]
Salvini vows to 'evict' government if far right wins Italy regional polls January 26, 2020
League leader hopes to secure political comeback via votes in Emilia-Romagna and CalabriaThe far-right Italian politician Matteo Salvini has threatened to “evict” the national government if his coalition triumphs in two regional elections.Italian newspapers reported a “boom” in turnout – up 23% in the wealthy northern region of Emilia-Romagna and 10% in Cala […]
Fast-track 'global talent visa' to be launched days after Brexit January 26, 2020
Boris Johnson’s scheme to attract scientists dismissed by Lib Dems as ‘gimmick’The government has announced it will launch a “global talent visa” on 20 February to encourage scientists, researchers and mathematicians to come to the UK, with no limit on how many people can be accepted.In addition, Boris Johnson said he was making available a £300m package for […]
Farewell, Europe: the long road to Brexit January 26, 2020
The Observer’s political editor has reported on Britain’s place in the EU for more than 30 years. Here he charts the key moments in a stormy relationship and the missed chances to save it from destructionLast week, with the end of the UK’s 47-year membership of the club of European nations just days away, I looked back at some newspaper cuttings from my time […]
Warren falls behind in Iowa but wins coveted newspaper endorsement January 26, 2020
Des Moines Register: Warren is ‘the president this nation needs’Sanders emerges as frontrunner in Iowa and New HampshireBernie Sanders emerged as the frontrunner in the two earliest Democratic 2020 nomination voting states this weekend, Iowa and New Hampshire, according to the latest polls – but Elizabeth Warren received a powerful boost with an endorsement […]
Third man arrested over death of footballer Jordan Sinnott January 26, 2020
Matlock Town player was found unconscious after being attacked on night out in RetfordA third man has been arrested over the death of a non-league footballer who died after being attacked during a night out.Jordan Sinnott, who played on loan at Matlock Town, was found unconscious in Retford in Nottinghamshire at about 2am on Saturday. Continue reading...

The BBC

Kobe Bryant: Basketball legend dies in helicopter crash January 26, 2020
The basketball star, 41, is considered one of the best players in the game's history.
China coronavirus 'spreads before symptoms show' January 26, 2020
The new coronavirus is said to be infectious during its incubation period, making it harder to contain.
Early Grammys for Dolly Parton and Lil Nas X January 26, 2020
Stars are collecting awards ahead of the main ceremony, with many paying tribute to Kobe Bryant.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's aunt reappears after six years January 26, 2020
Kim Kyong-hui, once a powerful figure, has not been seen since her husband's execution.
Holocaust: Dutch PM apologises over failure to protect Jews January 26, 2020
Mark Rutte is the first prime minister to acknowledge the Netherlands' role in persecuting Jews.
In pictures: India marks Republic Day with military parade January 26, 2020
Thousands gather for a parade in Delhi, showing off India's military might and cultural diversity.
Mali: Militants on motorbikes kill 20 troops, officials say January 26, 2020
Gunmen raid a military camp in the centre of the country, as witnesses tell of "complete chaos".
Peru Congress vote: Election follows September dissolution January 26, 2020
The poll comes almost four months after the president dissolved the body, accusing it of obstruction.