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The Seattle City Council is considering new legislation that would create a legal loophole that would make substance addiction, mental illness or poverty a valid legal defense for nearly all misdemeanor crimes committed in the city.

Academic freedom questions arise on campus over COVID-19 strategy conflicts

Scientists warn of new coronavirus variant spreading across Europe

We have heard this story before. Maybe this time it will be true? Belgium’s COVID-19 health care collapse: ‘It will happen in 10 days’

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If The New York Times was willing to lie about its anonymous source for their high-profile information operation, imagine the lies they’re willing to tell about all the other anonymous sources they use.

This means more if you recognize his name. I must admit I am shocked. They keep coming up with ways of surprising me. My Resignation From The Intercept

You can compare any country you like with this chart. Excess mortality during COVID-19: The number of deaths from all causes compared to previous years, all ages

The next couple of weeks will show who are the liars and who are telling the truth. My gut tells me that it is the people predicting at trump victory who are right but my head says that this is most likely because I live in a Trump bubble. Are Democrats Heading for a 2020 Bloodbath? Also see Here’s What Early Voting Numbers Are Telling Us

1,000 Looters Turn Philly Retail Zone into “Total Loss”

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This article is almost too funny. They sort of have to admit the truth but they try to wriggle around it. The Economy Really Is Worse in Blue States. But Why?

Covid: Protests take place across Italy over anti-virus measures

No Implants Needed For Precise Control Deep Into The Brain

Russia knocking Turkish drones from Armenian skies and Azerbaijan’s next move will make or break Karabakh war

Philadelphia riots lead to 30 officers injured, 35 arrests

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Government Cameras Hidden on Private Property? Welcome to Open Fields

The State of the Unions

Feeling Pushed Towards Trump

If you read, you will see that is direct quote. Washington Post piece calls on media to report Hunter Biden leaks as foreign disinformation, even if it ‘probably’ isn’t

Why the NSA Told Henry Kissinger to Drop Dead When He Tried to Cut Intel Links with Britain

Donald Trump is a terrifyingly good finisher

Israelis have Destroyed 1 mn Palestinian Olive Trees; this Month, they’re at it Again

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The punch line comes at the end. Germany really is a police state in ways America still is not. Dark web ‘Cyberbunker’ trial breaks new ground

How ‘The New York Times’ Helped Hide Stalin’s Mass Murders in Ukraine

There is no hope for Seattle. Seattle LGBTQ Commission wants their lesbian mayor to resign

October snowstorm set to smash early-season records

Bernie Bro with Van Full of Guns and Explosives Plotted to Assassinate Biden. Media Buries the Lede, as Usual

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Nagorno-Karabakh Talks Again Fail – No End Of War In Sight

I think the Post is taking it personal now. Hunter biz partner confirms email, details Joe Biden’s push to make millions from China: Goodwin

Real talk: Have facemasks failed? I don’t normally link to tweets but this puts the article into perspective.

COVID death rates continue to fall

San Fran’s New Normal: Third Walgreens In A Year Is Closing Due To “Rampant Shoplifting”

We Were Builders Once, and Strong

Pope calls for civil unions for same-sex couples, in major departure from Vatican doctrine

Three Kinds of Men

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This is what happens when you borrow more money then your nations savers can supply. I can’t really get behind blaming China in this case. Who else are we going to borrow the money from? Oil states are hit hard by lack of revenue. Europe is doing worse then we are on some measures. Third world don’t have money. And when you run a fiscal deficit in translate into the trade balance. China’s Surplus is Rising Rapidly. So is the U.S. Deficit.

5 Big Problems With The New York Times Investigation Of Amy Coney Barrett’s Children

If Joe Biden lies and the media ignore it, does he make a sound?

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USA TODAY DIDN’T WANT TO RUN MY HUNTER BIDEN COLUMN THIS WEEK

A new theory explains the mysterious explosion in Siberia, scientists say, suggesting Earth barely escaped a far greater catastrophe.

I just read the summary. What Explains Temporal and Geographic Variation in the Early US Coronavirus Pandemic?

Facebook censors and penalizes The Babylon Bee for the most ridiculous article ever