Mom and Daughter React to Homestead Crisis
Reflections from newsletter contributor, Sonya Lewis, and her 17-y-o daughter, Sarah after visiting Homestead.
DetailsREWIND: Cast of Hollywood stars perform live reading of Mueller report
The 448-page report compiled by special counsel Robert Mueller’s office apparently was translated and reenacted as a 10-act play that takes 18 actors to perform — including Annette Bening, Kevin Kline, John Lithgow, Alfre Woodard, Justin Long, and Alyssa Milano. This was originally aired on Monday, June 24, 2019 by Law Works.
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SPECIAL: Consultation on Conscience Recap
A delegation from Ann Arbor’s Temple Beth Emeth traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism’s 2019 Consultation on Conscience. This 3-day conference attracted over 1,000 Jewish leaders from across the country and addressed social justice issues including immigration, criminal justice reform, gun violence, reproductive justice, and the rise of anti-Semitism and white supremacy.
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Living in a “fake” world
Automated social media accounts called “bots” are capable of posting content or interacting with other users with no direct human involvement. They can play a valuable part in the social media ecosystem, answering questions in real time or providing updates about news stories or events. But they can also be used to alter perceptions of political discourse on social media, spread misinformation, or manipulate online rating and review systems.
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Recognizing “Environment Injustice” on Earth Day
As we hail our once pristine planet, it’s important to note that damage to its environment—to its waterways, air, and land—takes its worse toll on the poorest people. As Niranjan Dev Bharadwaj writes, “ Soil erosion, land degradation and deforestation lead to a decline in food production along with a shortage of wood for fuel contribute to inflation.”
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Want to make a difference in the 2020 election? Here’s how.
If you are concerned about what can and should be done to win the 2020 election, check out the video of Mark Grebner at Sunday’s PEG meeting.
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Domestic Terrorism is a Global Phenomenon
This week, the 21-year-old white male accused of committing this devastating violence was charged with hate crimes in addition to previous charges of arson. While there is more to be learned about the perpetrator’s ideology and motivations, the church burnings, coming on the heels of the New Zealand mosque massacres, (perpetrated by an avowed white supremacist who referenced Donald Trump in his manifesto) follow an alarming trend of domestic terrorism carried out by individuals who traffic in all forms of hatred.
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Michigan Secretary of State announces the Citizens Redistricting Commission
Michigan Secretary of State announces the Citizens Redistricting Commission
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Tell Congress to put Net Neutrality back on the agenda
Congress has introduced the Save the Internet Act of 2019 to bring back the Obama-era rules preventing service providers from manipulating the speed and content of what consumers can see. These rules were repealed by the FCC in 2017.
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Reacting to tragedy with action and compassion
In 2017, nearly 40,000 people died from gunshots in the United States
And many more survivors of gun violence bear the psychological scars that can lead to self-harm. We do not need to live this way. Sensible gun reform can significantly reduce these deaths and injuries.