5 Stories to Read: Anti-Militarism, Drone Wars, Voting Rights, Proud Boys, and Media "Objectivity"
Militarism and the police: how our streets became battlefields
As institutions like the police and border patrol become increasingly militarized, anti-militarism needs to become a cornerstone of social movements worldwide. https://roarmag.org/essays/militarism-police-streets-battelfields/
Call Me a Traitor
Daniel Hale exposed the machinery of America’s clandestine warfare. Why did no one seem to care? https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/daniel-hale-drone-wars.html
Democrats’ Divide on Voting Rights Widens as Biden Faces Pressure
The president is increasingly at odds with leaders of the voting rights movement, who see a contrast between his soaring language and his willingness to push Congress to pass federal legislation. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/22/us/politics/biden-voting-rights.html
Inclusion of Proud Boys float in Idaho parade raises concerns
“I’m very concerned that a group that (is) nationally known as a hate group was allowed into a small town family-friendly parade,” Caitlin Patten, a Buhl resident, said in a Facebook message to the Times-News. “Whether or not the local group is more moderate or not, they are representing that name and that reputation.” https://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/local/inclusion-of-proud-boys-float-in-idaho-parade-raises-concerns/article_70c2ab29-fb19-596d-b8a6-3b73662ed163.html
“Both Sides” Journalism Will Never Die
If January 6 couldn’t correct the Washington media’s worst tic, nothing can … There is always a lot to criticize the Democrats for, but when it comes to democracy and its future, the analysis is straightforward: One party is actively working to subvert it, and the other isn’t. The fight over the January 6 committee isn’t just another partisan brawl—it reflects a larger battle over truth and democracy. https://newrepublic.com/article/163034/both-sides-journalism-will-never-die
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