8/1-2 News Roundup and Open Thread
Let’s start the month rolling. August 3 can’t come fast enough.
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Starting with Bernie and the progressives vs. the moderates on the timing of the reconciliation and bipartisan infrastructure packages. So far Pelosi is on the side of the progressives.
Continue reading →Eugene Beginning to Change Policing and OT 07/28-29/2021
Happy to see at least a written plan that is meeting with approval. Other cities are looking to our Cahoots program, as well—-mental health first responders that are well trained. Excellent First Step… What are the recommendations? There are 50 recommendations for changes within the Eugene Police Department across five different categories: Use of Force: Recommendations include overhauling the crowd control policy, limiting the use of chemical weapons, revising policies on duty to intercede and de-escalation, and demilitarizing uniforms and equipment. Hiring and Training: Recommendations include reviewing policies and practices to foster an inclusive workplace, improving bias assessment and anti-bias … Continue reading →
7.26-27 Open Thread
Figured I would do the honor of opening our Nest for today and tomorrow. 🙂 The People’s Party is dropping off a M4A petition, and holding a M4A Rally in AOC’s District in the Bronx today. Excellent idea cos it keeps a spotlight focused on an essential issue. The Nest is Open.
Continue reading →7/24-25 News Roundup and Open Thread
Starting with a pretty good article about the state of the race in Ohio.
Continue reading →7/22-23 News Roundup and Open Thread
Bernie’s Big Deal
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First Bernie’s op ed in The Guardian.
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There is a terrific environmental link on NC that I read/watched today. It’s a YouTube video called “The Weir.” It describes the peaceful relationship between humans mapping and studying salmon, and Grizzly bears. The research has been going on for over 45 years. The area is beautiful, protected and undisturbed. With all the climate catastrophes happening, this is a positive shot-in-the-arm. The Nest is Open.
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