In Douglas Adams’ So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish, there is a scene where a spaceship lands on earth and a robot emerges from the craft, proclaiming that “I come in peace” and exhorting the earthlings to “take me to your Lizard.” The story’s protagonist, Arthur Dent, has this strange request explained to Read More…
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This is Why They Protest — Pipeline Owned By People Behind DAPL Just Spilled 55,000 Gallons Of Gasoline Into Pristine River
Lycoming County, PA — On Friday, a broken pipeline in Pennsyvlvania dumped 55,000 gallons of gasoline into the Susquehanna River. Charlotte Katzenmoyer, director of public works for Lancaster said in a statement that it is unclear whether or not the local drinking water supplies have been contaminated. “With the amount that spilled, we certainly could Read More…
What Everyone Missed About the Colin Kaepernick National Anthem Controversy
Everywhere, U.S.A. — Dear America — when it comes to logical consistence with the putative American freedoms you claim to hold dear, patriotism, and where blame appropriately rests — you’re doing it wrong. Completely. “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people Read More…
Officials Pull Water Supply as Dakota Access Protest Swells in Number and Spirit
Thousands join protest camp as supporters are holding a rally in Washington D.C. on Wednesday outside of Army Corps hearing. Growing in number and spirit, the Standing Rock Sioux protest against the Dakota Access Pipeline is swiftly gaining strength ahead of a federal hearing on the controversial project. Support has spread across the country, and thousands Read More…