June, 2021 archive
Plastic People, You’re Such a Drag 0
Norfolk’s Gardens by the Sea is currently running an exhibit of art made for detritus retrieved from the sea. The intent of the exhibit is to impress viewers with the extent, diversity, and permanence of the trash we so blithely discard.
Here are a few of the items.
This contains, among other things, water bottles, a toilet seat, a refrigerator door, and several cooler lids.
When the Truth Hurts, Hurt the Truth 0
At The Hartford Courant, a history professor muses on Republicans’ fear of historical fact. A snippet (emphasis added):
A Bridge Too Far Out 0
The stupid. It burns.
The Sauce of Discontent 0
Surprisingly, this did not involve Florida Man.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Once again, children discover politeness.
Thus passeth another life in NRA Paradise.
Lowering the Barr 0
Above the Law’s Elizabeth Dye isn’t buying Bill Barr’s attempts to resurrect his reputation. A snippet:
Follow the link for details.
Gutting Out the Vote 0
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports on cancel culture, Republican style. A snippet:
Privation Enterprise 0
At the Bangor Daily News, David Farmer makes the case that poverty in America is a policy choice, not a sign of moral failing on the part of the impoverished. A snippet:
There are a host of different policies that could reverse course, but first that we have to stop conflating poverty with morality. Being poor isn’t a sin. It’s the result of specific policies.
Follow the link for his evidence.
