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I Wasn’t Going to Vote For Joe Biden Anyway. Kamala is Giving Me Hope. To the Editor:. This week, I was so proud to see 500 protesters from Jewish Voice For Peace as they marked War Criminal Netanyahu’s arrival by refusing to leave Congress until our government stops arming Israel and ends the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. I was moved as thousands showed up to D.C. to protest and call for the International Court of Justice’s warrants to be used to arrest War Criminal Netanyahu.

Letters to the Editor for July 26, 2024

JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS: (As Selina Meyer) Being vice president is like being declawed, defanged, neutered, ball-gagged and sealed in an abandoned coal mine under 2 miles of human [expletive]. (SOUNDBITE OF TV SHOW, "SCANDAL") SCOTT FOLEY: (As Jake Ballard) Why run for vice president when, frankly, I'd rather flip patties at...

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TEL AVIV, Israel, and GAZA STRIP — A rocket hit a sports complex filled with children playing soccer in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights region Saturday afternoon, on the same day that an Israeli strike in Gaza devastated a school building and killed dozens of people. The airstrike in central...

A rocket hit Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, after Israel struck a Gaza school

BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Amid accusations that Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro had brazenly stolen Sunday’s presidential election, thousands of Venezuelans took to the streets to protest while the opposition gathered evidence to show that its candidate, Edmundo González, had won in a landslide. Venezuelans across the...

Protesters take to the streets in Venezuela over contested presidential election

A rocket attack in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights killed 12 children on a soccer field yesterday. Israel blames the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, which denies responsibility for the attack. DEBBIE ELLIOTT, HOST:. A rocket strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights killed 12 children and teens on a soccer field yesterday...

GAZA BOMBING & GOLAN HEIGHTS STRIKE

Fought in the United States between 1861 to 1865, the American Civil War is described as one of the darkest times in United States history. Brother fought against brother over several reasons, although primarily over the controversy of slavery in the United States. The states that remained loyal to the United States were known as the Union with the southern states that succeeded calling themselves the Confederate States of America. The conflict is the bloodiest and most costly war ever fought on American soil, changing the trajectory of the United States forever. These photos salvaged from the Civil War show what that time was really like.

Gruesome Civil War Photos Released From The Government Vault (Rare & Vintage Photos Of The Civil War)

Before the establishment of the British Colonies in North America, slavery was practiced in the New World by the European colonizers and Native American Indian tribes. Spanish slavery started in the West Indies, and the island of Hispaniola played an important role in its expansion. Origins of European Slavery in...

Slavery in the British Colonies

The American Civil War began in 1861, a battle fought between the Union (North) and the Confederacy (South), that was waged for four years. What began as a battle for reunification on the part of the Union and independence on the part of the Confederacy, evolved into a conflict over the economics of slavery and political control. It was not only the deadliest war fought on American soil but in the history of the country.

15 Horrifying Civil War Images

Roman crucifixion was not only a method of execution but also a powerful deterrent used by the Romans. This brutal punishment was reserved for slaves, pirates, and enemies of the state. It symbolized ultimate disgrace and deterrence, showcasing the might of Roman law and order. Crucifixion involved nailing or binding the victim's hands and feet to a large wooden cross, leaving them to hang until death, which could take days. This form of capital punishment was designed to be as slow, painful, and humiliating as possible. Understanding these 15 facts about Roman crucifixion offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of ancient justice systems and the lengths to which authorities would go to maintain control and instill fear among the populace.

15 Facts About Roman Crucifixion

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In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

3 Zodiac Signs That Hate Confrontation

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The US Marine Corps has several legends surrounding it, but which ones are facts and which are no more than myths?

Did You Know These US Marine Corps 'Facts' Are Actually Myths?

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History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Dutch artist’s 17th-century work said to have inspired tableau that has offended Christian and conservative critics

Olympic ‘Last Supper’ scene was in fact based on painting of Greek gods, say art experts

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“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

Comedian, actor, singer and model Erica Ash has died at age 46. She was best known for MadTV, the sitcom Survivor's Remorse, Rosie O'Donnell's The Big Gay Sketch Show and the Kevin Hart series Real Husbands of Hollywood. "After a long and courageous battle with cancer, she transitioned peacefully surrounded...

Erica Ash, ‘Survivor’s Remorse’ and ‘Real Husbands of Hollywood’ Actor, dies at 46

Who was Spartacus? Spartacus was a Thracian gladiator who led a major slave uprising against the Roman Republic. Born around 111 BCE, he was captured and sold into slavery, eventually becoming a gladiator. In 73 BCE, he and about 70 other gladiators escaped from a gladiatorial school in Capua. They formed a rebel army that grew to tens of thousands of escaped slaves. Spartacus's army won several battles against Roman forces, causing panic in Rome. Despite his efforts, Spartacus was eventually defeated in 71 BCE by Roman legions led by Crassus. His legacy endures as a symbol of resistance against oppression.

12 Facts About Spartacus History

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

In March of this year, Christine Mboma finally hit a major milestone. EVELETH: According to World Athletics, she had to keep her testosterone down for six months. And after tinkering with the meds and a lot of close monitoring, she hit the mark. Henk Endelise Botha (ph), her coach and doctor, sent off the proof and waited. And a few weeks later, they got a letter from World Athletics. Christine was cleared to compete.

Tested: Unfair Advantage?

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We have an eyewitness account of the scene where a rocket struck near Israel's border with Lebanon. That rocket killed 12 children and wounded many more....

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