Breaking national media blackout, attorney Albert Fox Cahn exposes Manhattan DA’s use of reverse search warrant in Proud Boys case--Cahn explains the origins of the 4th Amendment, and how it’s compromised by use of reverse search warrant, creating dragnet of innocent people; his Daily Beast column is here
--The Intercept reveals how DEA agents conduct warrantless searches on Amtrak, seizing drugs and sometimes, grabbing cash
As toxic tech companies battle bill to make gig workers employees, former Sen. Boxer lobbies for Lyft against exploited workers…--AOC shows brass balls, calls Boxer’s lobbying “stain on public service”
Seeking to identify Antifa group that fought with Proud Boys, NYC DA used unconstitutional dragnet “reverse search warrants” targeting thousands….--read Albert Fox Cahn’s alarming report here
In well-researched report, The Guardian details the pattern of violent acts by people who react to Trump’s reckless comments….--read “Violence in the Name of Trump” here
--pressing for action on his absurd border wall, Trump tells underlings to “take the land” and he will pardon them if they face prosecution
--in rare moment of accountability, border patrol agent who assaulted immigrant after arrest pleads guilty and resigns
Sanders’ plans to reform media are detailed in op-ed at Britain’s Guardian, not the Bezos Post or the NY Times…--read Sen. Sanders’ plan here
--the same Guardian runs laughable counterpoints by Joan Greve, who uses the “some people say” device to compare Sanders to Trump’s attacks on media
French President Macron adds drama to G7 meeting, invites Iran’s top diplomat, prods Trump to agree to meet with Rouhani….--expectations are low, but it’s a refreshing change to talk about talking instead of talking about war
--Trump claims power to order American corporations out of China under obscure 1977 law
--Trump draws new GOP challenger for 2020, former Rep. Joe Walsh, joining the Mooch as former Trumpists who now oppose him
--new national poll shows Biden, Warren and Sanders tied at 20%, Rep. Seth Moulton drops out with warning about going too far left
Ignoring climate activists and young voters, DNC committee soundly rejects calls for a presidential candidate debate focused on climate change….--offering silly excuses, leaders are tone def to the voters they claim to lead
--Kevin Gosztola highlights the role of Symone Sanders, former Bernie Sanders advisor now working for Biden
DNC meeting here in San Francisco holds debate over holding presidential debate on climate change, as Sanders unveils ambitious plan….--Bernie visits the charred ruins of Paradise, CA and holds rally in Chico to unveil his plan
--NY Times goes to Iowa to report on Biden’s enthusiasm gap, as “Biden or Bust” fans go ballistic on Facebook
--as activist Adam Eichen has advocated, ranked choice voting will be tested in Iowa next year
--in fresh, in-depth interview, reporter Trevor Aaronson cautions against new laws to address ill-defined “domestic terrorism”
“King of Israel” keeps smearing Omar and Tlaib, while dividing American Jews with “trope” questioning their loyalty to Israel….--Trump is using McCarthy’s reckless tactics, finds new bottom daily
--emboldened by boosts in polls and no prospect of impeachment, Trump announces flurry of new moves on immigration, most are unconstitutional
--Trump’s weird fantasy about buying Greenland leads to bruised feelings for our sensitive stable genius
--TrumpCo sends contradictory messages on economy: everythings’s great, but we need stimulus
Insurance companies can regulate gun ownership if liability insurance is mandatory, bypassing Congress and NRA, argues mayor reacting to Gilroy shooting….--Sen. Schumer says Trump should use $5 billion in border wall funding to reduce gun violence
--Hong Kong protests shut down Kai Tak airport for second day
--our generous patriarch, the stable genius, delays tariffs on some Chinese imports so that we can have a Merry Christmas
--the reported death of Jeffrey Epstein prompts FBI raid on his private island
