It seems our guardians of law and order have been less than forthcoming when it comes to the true state of crime in this country. According to the data, nearly 3.4 million violent crimes per year go unreported to the police. And why, pray tell, are these heinous acts being swept under the rug? The answer, my friends, lies in the self-serving machinations of the boys in blue.
It seems the fairer sex has taken to the fairer diet in greater numbers than their male counterparts. According to the data, a full 9% of women in the United States now identify as vegan, compared to a paltry 3% of men.
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Rathbone and Chris Jeffries critique Zionist arguments for Jewish claims to the land in Israel, particularly those based on biblical rights. They argue that using the Bible to justify ethnic cleansing is illogical and dismiss the UN's 1947 partition plan, which they claim favored Zionist settlers and forced Palestinian Arabs to flee. The speakers also discuss early Zionist involvement in terrorist organizations like the Irgun and Lehi, which committed massacres against Palestinians that expanded Israeli control, and challenge Israel's right to defend itself against Hamas rockets in occupied territory. The speakers draw parallels to historical resistance against oppression and emphasize material conditions as the root cause of conflict.
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Zoe Rosenberg, an American animal rights activist and founder of the Happy Hen Animal Sanctuary, shares her experiences of protesting against animal cruelty and being charged for animal rescues. Growing up with a deep love for animals, Rosenberg became a direct action animal rights activist, organizing protests and rescues. She recounts her involvement with Direct Action Everywhere (DXE) and the arrests and convictions of its co-founder, Wayne, for animal rescues. Rosenberg also shares her personal experiences with being charged for rescuing dogs and facing harsh punishments, emphasizing her commitment to animal rights despite the challenges. The speakers express their frustration with the legal system's treatment of animal cruelty cases and encourage viewers to get involved in animal activism beyond veganism, including attending protests and visiting animal sanctuaries. They also discuss the intelligence and worth of farmed animals and encourage viewers to support individuals legally pursued for rescuing animals. Its time to save animals beyond veganism!
The decline in sperm counts is a growing concern worldwide, with rates plummeting by as much as 52% since the 1970s. This alarming trend has far-reaching implications for human health and reproduction, raising questions about the future of fertility and the potential consequences for individuals, families, and society as a whole.
Cop City, officially known as the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, has become a focal point of debate and protest. This massive, militarized police training compound is under construction in the Weelaunee Forest on the southeastern outskirts of Atlanta. As the project unfolds, attention has shifted to the companies and foundations involved in its creation. The Funding Landscape The Atlanta City Council approved funding for Cop City in June 2023, allocating a total budget of $90 million. While $30 million comes from the city’s budget, the remaining funds are expected to come from private donations channeled through the Atlanta Police Foundation (APF) — the nonprofit arm of the Atlanta Police Department (APD). https://medium.com/@chrisjeffrieshomelessromantic/coca-cola-is-the-biggest-funder-of-cop-city-the-90-million-police-center-the-public-voted-against-aea03bfc09b1
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The revelations about the torture and abuse of detainees at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq are a stain on the honor and reputation of the United States that will not soon be washed away. According to the available evidence, the mistreatment of prisoners at this American-run facility was not the work of a few “bad apples,” as the Bush administration would have us believe, but rather a systematic and widespread practice sanctioned at the highest levels of the U.S. government. The majority of those incarcerated at Abu Ghraib — some 70 to 90 percent, according to one source — were in fact innocent of any wrongdoing. Yet these hapless individuals were subjected to a litany of horrors, including “physical abuse, sexual humiliation, physical and psychological torture, and rape.” The abuses were not limited to Abu Ghraib, but were part of a “wider pattern of torture and brutal treatment at American overseas detention centers, including those in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guantanamo Bay.”
Charles Littlejohn, a former IRS contractor, is no criminal — he is a hero who has shone a light on the true criminals in our society: the ultra-wealthy tax dodgers. Littlejohn’s courageous actions in leaking confidential tax information to news outlets like the New York Times and ProPublica have revealed the shocking extent to which the richest Americans exploit loopholes and shady accounting tricks to avoid paying their fair share. These revelations, as the Jacobin article rightly states, “would spark meaningful changes in the tax code” in a functioning democracy.
Vegan athletes have mentioned several key benefits of following a plant-based diet: 1. Improved heart health: Vegan diet can help reverse plaque buildup, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and reduce inflammation, all of which are beneficial for an athlete’s cardiovascular health. 2. Enhanced performance and recovery: Vegan athletes have reported experiencing increased energy levels, faster recovery times between training sessions, and improved endurance and aerobic capacity 3. Anti-inflammatory effects: The plant-based nature of a vegan diet may have an anti-inflammatory effect, which can help reduce pain and improve athletic performance and recovery. 4. Better blood flow and oxygen delivery: Vegan diets have been shown to improve blood viscosity and arterial flexibility, leading to better blood flow and oxygen delivery to the muscles. 5. Higher antioxidant intake: Vegan diets are typically high in antioxidants, which can help neutralize free radicals and reduce muscle fatigue. 6. Reduced body fat: The low-fat, high-fiber nature of a vegan diet can help athletes reduce their body fat, which is associated with increased aerobic capacity and endurance.
The Scorching Indictment of Our Time The numbers are in, and they paint a damning portrait of our species’ reckless disregard for the very planet that sustains us. Global greenhouse gas emissions reached new records in 2023, driving a staggering 1.45°C of anthropogenic warming so far. This is no mere statistic, but a clarion call that we have trespassed far beyond the bounds of reason and responsibility.
Over the Past 5 Years, Police in the U.S. Have Killed Over 9,000 People According to the data compiled by The Washington Post, over the past 5 years from 2019 to 2023, police in the United States have killed more than 9,000 people, averaging 1,095 deaths per year or approximately 3 people killed by police per day. This staggering number highlights the significant issue of police use of lethal force in the country.
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The latest revelations surrounding the New York Times’ internal memo on reporting the Israeli-Palestinian conflict stand as a damning indictment of the paper’s abdication of its fundamental duty — to speak truth to power, no matter the consequences. The Times’ directive to its staff, instructing them to avoid using terms like “genocide,” “ethnic cleansing,” “occupied territory,” and even “Palestine,” is a betrayal of the very principles that underpin a free and independent press. For an institution that purports to be the “newspaper of record,” this memo is a sordid exercise in linguistic gymnastics, a transparent attempt to obfuscate the realities of a conflict that has seen over 20,000 Palestinians killed, with countless more wounded and displaced.
[https://medium.com/@chrisjeffrieshomelessromantic/poll-only-20-of-americans-trust-their-government-to-do-whats-right-in-2020-compared-to-73-in-dd00544509dd](https://medium.com/@chrisjeffrieshomelessromantic/poll-only-20-of-americans-trust-their-government-to-do-whats-right-in-2020-compared-to-73-in-dd00544509dd) The Moral Decay of the American State The numbers are stark and undeniable — a damning indictment of the moral and institutional rot at the heart of the American political system. In 1958, a full 73% of Americans expressed trust in their government to “do what’s right”. Today, that figure has plummeted to a mere 20%
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On October 14, Israeli President Isaac Herzog made a statement that has ignited intense debate and controversy. His words, “There are no innocent civilians in Gaza,” have raised serious concerns about their implications and potential genocidal intent. In this article, we will delve into the context, legal definitions, and the broader impact of such statements. [https://medium.com/@chrisjeffrieshomelessromantic/israeli-president-isaac-herzog-said-there-are-no-innocent-civilians-in-gaza-47e4ed0899ea](https://medium.com/@chrisjeffrieshomelessromantic/israeli-president-isaac-herzog-said-there-are-no-innocent-civilians-in-gaza-47e4ed0899ea)
[https://medium.com/p/2587fc2d6932](https://medium.com/p/2587fc2d6932) In a recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli in Italy, a surprising discovery was made: microplastics were found within arterial plaques. These tiny plastic particles, measuring less than 5 millimeters in length, were present in approximately 60% of the plaques removed from patients with atherosclerosis
[https://medium.com/@chrisjeffrieshomelessromantic/a-pound-of-hamburger-meat-would-cost-30-without-tax-payer-subsidies-6547b80963a6](https://medium.com/@chrisjeffrieshomelessromantic/a-pound-of-hamburger-meat-would-cost-30-without-tax-payer-subsidies-6547b80963a6)Hamburgers, those quintessential fast-food delights, have become a staple in many diets around the world. But what if I told you that the price you pay for that juicy patty doesn’t reflect its true cost? Buckle up as we explore why a pound of hamburger meat could cost a whopping $30 without taxpayer subsidies.
[https://medium.com/@chrisjeffrieshomelessromantic/poll-70-of-americans-between-the-ages-of-23-and-40-who-want-to-buy-a-home-say-they-cant-afford-07902bcaea6d](https://medium.com/@chrisjeffrieshomelessromantic/poll-70-of-americans-between-the-ages-of-23-and-40-who-want-to-buy-a-home-say-they-cant-afford-07902bcaea6d) The dream of homeownership has long been a cornerstone of the American dream. However, for a significant portion of young Americans, this dream remains elusive. A staggering 70 percent of individuals aged 23 to 40 who aspire to buy a home find themselves unable to afford it. This article delves into the root causes of this affordability crisis, exploring economic, societal, and policy factors that contribute to the struggle faced by millennials and Gen Z
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https://medium.com/p/2746ef1cd8cf Oh, the irony of it all! In the land of Goethe and Beethoven, where the echoes of the Berlin Wall’s collapse still reverberate, the powers that be have decided that the right to free expression has an expiration date. And what better way to demonstrate this than by unleashing the might of 900 police officers on a humble pro-Palestinian conference?
