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Attack on women

jeudi 21 avril 2016 à 02:00

SCROTUS's latest attack on women is a bill to ban choosing an abortion based on the sex or race of the fetus.

Some feminists want to ban sex-selection abortions, because they are often based on a preference for male children. I've warned that this position is misguided and would put abortion rights in danger.

Prosecution of comedian for insult

jeudi 21 avril 2016 à 02:00

Merkel authorized prosecution of a German comedian for insulting Erdoğan.

Since the existing law says that such prosecutions require authorization from the government, Merkel is telling a falsehood when she claims that the decision is not for her to make and she is only recognizing independence of the courts.

If the case results in repeal of that law, at least there will be a positive outcome.

Digital technology driving down wages

jeudi 21 avril 2016 à 02:00

It is pretty clear that digital technology is increasing unemployment and driving down wages.

We need to defeat the plutocrats and share their income with the non-rich.

Protesters at London arms fair

jeudi 21 avril 2016 à 02:00

Protesters arrested at a London arms fair argued in court that they were preventing crimes…and the judge dropped the charges.

Sanders criticizes Netanyahu

jeudi 21 avril 2016 à 02:00

Sanders announced in the debate the need to support Palestinians against the Israeli occupation, and criticized Netanyahu for unjustified violence.