The zany Bad Lip Reader strikes again. Here is a White House Press Briefing as Sarah Huckabee Sanders would have it in her fevered dreams … [Read more…]
Is Rabbit-Loving Representative Duncan D. Hunter’s Seat In Danger? | Video Worth Watching
San Diego’s own Duncan Hunter Jr. has been making national news lately. Federal indictments seem to have that kind of effect. MSNBC’s All In with Chris Hayes covered him as part of its “Thing 1 / Thing 2” feature. Part of the coverage included the news that the Cook Political Report has moved Hunter’s 50th Congressional District from “Solidly Republican” to “Lean Republican”, but with a note that there’s a potential to move further! Way to go, Duncan! There’s also some video of Duncan arriving at the courthouse, being greeted by some vocal critics. Yikes! [Read more…]
A Nationwide Prison Strike Began This Past Tuesday, August 21st | Video Worth Watching
From the DemocracyNow! YouTube website:
Prisoners in at least 17 states are expected to strike [Tuesday, August 21,] in a mass mobilization demanding improved living conditions, sentencing reform, the right to vote and the end of “prison slave labor.” The weeks-long strike begins on the 47th anniversary of the killing of Black Panther George Jackson, who was shot and killed by guards during an escape attempt from San Quentin prison. It will end on September 9, the 47th anniversary of the deadly Attica prison uprising. For more, we speak with Heather Ann Thompson, American historian, author and activist. She is the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book “Blood in the Water: The Attica Prison Uprising of 1971 and Its Legacy.” She is a professor of history at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. We also speak with prison strike organizers Amani Sawari and Cole Dorsey.
How City Heights Is Trying To Protect Its Multicultural Roots | Video Worth Watching
KPBS’ Tarryn Mento reports that the City Heights Economic Development Collaborative is seeking California Cultural District designation for the Little Saigon area of City Heights. If successful it will join the Barrio Logan and Balboa Park districts to represent San Diego among the current fourteen designated districts. The hope is that this designation can be used in the fight against gentrification. [Read more…]
Astroturfing: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver | Video Worth Watching
John Oliver of Last Week Tonight presents an update on the practice of astroturfing. San Diego’s own Juan Vargas has a brief cameo during a discussion of the California flame retardant legislation lobbying. [Read more…]
Beto O’Rourke’s Straight Answer to a Tough Question: Kneeling in the NFL | Video Worth Watching
Beto O’Rourke fields a tough question during a town hall type meeting. And he does it with grace and sincerity. (h/t to Doug P.)
BONUS VIDEO: This 37 minute Facebook campaign video starts off with a minute or so of Beto skateboarding in the parking lot of a Whataburger. The dude can move. [Read more…]
‘AMERICA’- A Musical Parody of the Classic ‘West Side Story’ Scene | Video Worth Watching
I love Leonard Bernstein; I love the spirt, the sensibility, the music and dance of West Side Story. BUT! Anyone who has been to Puerto Rico, or has even a slight familiarity with Puerto Rican culture knows that the music and dance of the ostensibly Puerto Rican community of West Side Story is completely off-base.
News of a collaboration between Steven Spielberg and Tony Kushner for a remake of the musical, motivated actor/comedian Suni Reyes to call attention to this egregious misrepresentation. Her method is to parody one of the key musical scenes in a clever, timely and pointed skit. She even manages to briefly get in some authentic Puerto Rican music! Latino Rebels features an interview with Suni where she discusses some of the issues she wrestled with while creating the number. [Read more…]
The World Mourns the Loss of the Queen of Soul, R.I.P. Aretha | Video Worth Watching
With the passing of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, we look back over her legacy and remind ourselves of her incredibly rich and powerful history. Digby’s Hullabaloo has the fascinating story (with additional video) of how her iconic interpretation of “Respect” came to be. [Read more…]
Walking the Talk – Parkland Students Take to the Road to Change the Nation’s Response to Gun Violence | Video Worth Watching
The Parkland students who committed themselves to taking action to prevent gun violence in the U.S. organized a multi-city bus tour called “Road To Change”. It’s purpose was to encourage voter registration and turnout, with the hope that the newly empowered voters will turn out of office those officials who refuse to address the gun violence issue. The tour’s final stop was in Newtown, Connecticut, the site of the Sandy Hook elementary school attack nearly six years ago. Activists David Hogg and Bria Smith reflect on the tour and about what’s next. [Read more…]
Today is the Anniversary of Nixon’s Confidential Enemies List Memorandum | Video Worth Watching
On this date, August 16th, in 1971, John Dean drafted a confidential memo that essentially outlined the structure of what is now popularly referred to as Nixon’s Enemies List. Rachel Maddow shows us the gory details from a copy of the original memorandum and notes that unlike the current administration’s very public retaliations against its perceived enemies, the Nixon administration believed it was necessary for this behavior to remain behind-the-scenes and covert. How times have changed! [Read more…]
CPI Executive Director Kyra Greene Blasts the County Board of Supervisors for ‘Shamefully Discriminatory Jim Crow Practices’ | Video Worth Watching
The Center on Policy Initiatives (CPI) Executive Director Kyra Green blasts the the San Diego County Board of Supervisors on their attempt to prevent having the Full Voter Participation Act (FVPA) measure appear on this November’s general election ballot by first requiring a preliminary study. It appears the court has now affirmed her position, as the Voice of San Diego reports that Superior Court Judge Ronald Styn ruled in favor of having the measure appear on the November ballot. [Read more…]
Robert Reich: 10 Steps To Finding Common Ground | Video Worth Watching
Robert Reich lays down some common sense suggestions for fostering dialogue with folks that may not share one’s political viewpoints. I know there are persuasive arguments for not even attempting to engage the hard-core Republican fanatics, but not all non-democrats are hardcore Trump/Pence racist types. Plus it’s important to listen and hear what others are saying as well as being able to articulate one’s own viewpoint. [Read more…]
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