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"US’s #RFKJr claims #Arabs ‘don’t produce science’: Why he’s very, very wrong." https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/27/uss-rfk-jr-claims-arabs-dont-produce-science-why-hes-very-very-wrong Thanks to the #AlJazeera staff for supplying the famous counterexamples RFKJr never heard of. That's one approach. Another is to ask why he would even utter a public opinion on this question. Part of the answer is that he was campaigning against #AbdulElSayed, the #ArabAmerican #Democratic nominee for the #Senate from #Michigan. But that can't be the whole answer. It just raises the next question. Why disparage the cultural contributions of an entire ethnic group in order to criticize one person's qualifications for the Senate? This goes to the heart of racist thinking, and to the expectation that one is speaking to a racist audience. #USPol #USPolitics

The #House is set on Wednesday to consider a #Democratic-written measure that would rescind #tariffs #Trump imposed on #Canada last year, taking a largely symbolic but politically consequential vote that #Republicans have fought for a year to prevent. #law #Congress #economy #inflation #trade #affordability #CostOfLiving

Fury in #California After #Trump Suggests #Iran ‘Take Out’ #LA or #SanDiego Speaking at a #Republican political rally in Nebraska, Trump … suggested there could be strikes on the United States, including the #Democratic led Californian cities. “They could take out a city,” he said. “Let them take — Let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego.” #psychopath #PoliticalViolence #Incitement #law

Many of the “Michigan Jewish Dems” Backing Mike Rogers Are Actually Already Republican Supporters, Analysis Finds A close look at the signatories reveals many have been involved in past GOP efforts—including “Jews For Mitt” in 2012. https://www.dropsitenews.com/p/michigan-jewish-democrats-mike-rogers Sep 17, 2026 Over 400 alleged #Michigan #Jewish #Democratic and independent voters signed a pledge in late August to vote for #Republican #US Senate candidate Mike Rogers, igniting a controversy and generating questions about whether Democratic nominee #AbdulElSayed was losing critical support among a group that typically votes blue by about a 2:1 ratio. But a #DropSiteNews review of signatories in the “Michigan Jews Against Extremism” campaign finds many of the Jewish community leaders involved have deep ties to the #GOP, as well as to pro-#Israel activist groups such as #AIPAC. Nearly 50 were involved in a nearly identical gambit in 2012 named “Jews for Mitt.” #SanctionIsrael #news #politics #USpol #Palestine

Agi: In California è 'guerra' agli attori delle pubblicità generati con l'IA AGI - Il governatore della California, Gavin Newsom, ha promulgato una legge che impone di segnalare esplicitamente gli annunci audio e video nei quali vengono utilizzati interpreti generati dall'IA per promuovere prodotti o servizi. Inoltre, la legge 1050 del Senato vieta di continuare a diffondere qualsiasi annuncio pubblicitario che non rispetti la nuova normativa. Il ruolo pioneristico della California  "I californiani meritano di sapere quando la persona che sta vendendo loro qualcosa non è affatto una persona", ha dichiarato Newsom in un comunicato. Il governatore democratico ha rivendicato il ruolo pionieristico della California nel rafforzamento delle norme sull'IA e nell'introduzione di garanzie "basate sul buon senso" per proteggere consumatori e interpreti e aumentare la trasparenza. "Mentre l'IA trasforma l'industria dell'intrattenimento, proteggiamo i lavoratori e garantiamo che l'economia creativa della California possa continuare a crescere e prosperare", ha aggiunto. La legge è stata sostenuta da Sag-Aftra, il principale sindacato statunitense degli attori, degli interpreti, dei giornalisti televisivi e degli altri professionisti dei media e dell'intrattenimento. Secondo il direttore esecutivo del sindacato, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, la normativa rappresenta "un passo importante" nel più ampio impegno per proteggere i consumatori dalle pratiche ingannevoli legate all'IA e garantire che la tecnologia non venga utilizzata a scapito della creatività. Le leggi sulla regolamentazione dell'IA La misura si aggiunge alle altre iniziative approvate da Newsom per regolamentare l'uso dell'IA, tra cui la legge californiana sulla trasparenza dell'IA, che impone l'applicazione di filigrane ai contenuti generati con questa tecnologia e obbliga le aziende a fornire strumenti di rilevamento e avvisi informativi. There’s a “war” in California against actors created with AI. AGI - California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law a measure that requires explicit disclosure of audio and video advertisements that use AI-generated voices to promote products or services. Furthermore, Senate Bill 1050 prohibits the continued dissemination of any advertising that does not comply with the new regulations. California’s Pioneering Role “ Californians deserve to know when the person selling them something isn't actually a person,” Newsom said in a statement. The Democratic governor claimed California’s pioneering role in strengthening AI standards and introducing “common-sense” safeguards to protect consumers and interpreters, and to increase transparency. "As AI transforms the entertainment industry, we protect workers and ensure that California’s creative economy can continue to grow and thrive," he added. The law was supported by SAG-AFTRA, the major U.S. union of actors, interpreters, television journalists, and other media and entertainment professionals. According to Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, the regulation represents “an important step” in the broader commitment to protect consumers from deceptive AI practices and ensure that technology is not used to the detriment of creativity. AI Regulation Laws The measure adds to other initiatives approved by Newsom to regulate the use of AI, including California’s AI Transparency Act, which requires watermarks on content generated with this technology and obligates companies to provide detection tools and informational alerts. #California #GavinNewsom #Senate #Bill1050 #Californians #Newsom #Democratic #SAG-AFTRA #Executive

Il Fatto Quotidiano: “Chi vota per le armi non può stare nel centrosinistra”. Le voci della base Pd alla festa nazionale dell’Unità (in sintonia con l’annuncio di Conte) “Se vogliamo avere un governo unitario, la posizione sull’Ucraina, che è divisiva, va risolta prima”. Parola di uno dei tanti militanti dem che questo pomeriggio è arrivato alla festa nazionale dell’unità di Reggio Emilia per il comizio conclusivo della segretaria Pd Elly Schlein. Tra la base Dem c’è insofferenza nei confronti dell’invio di armi all’Ucraina: “Armi no, servono negoziazione e ricerca della pace ad ogni costo e livello” racconta un militante. “Gli ucraini vanno aiutati ma non con le armi, con medicinali e sanità” prosegue un altro. “armi non ne darei a nessuno” aggiunge una militante con la bandiera dalla pace. Poche ore prima, dal palco della festa del Fatto alla Versiliana, il leader M5s Giuseppe Conte aveva detto:“Non sottoscriveremo un programma con chi vorrà continuare a dare armi a gogò all’Ucraina”. L'articolo “Chi vota per le armi non può stare nel centrosinistra”. Le voci della base Pd alla festa nazionale dell’Unità (in sintonia con l’annuncio di Conte) proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano. "Anyone who votes for weapons cannot be in the center-left." The voices of the grassroots Pd at the National Unity Party celebration (in line with Conte's announcement). “If we want to have a unified government, the position on Ukraine, which is divisive, must be resolved first.” Words of one of the many Democratic Party militants who arrived at this afternoon's national unity festival in Reggio Emilia for the closing speech by Pd Secretary Elly Schlein. Among the Democratic base there is resentment towards sending weapons to Ukraine: “No weapons, negotiation and the search for peace at all costs and at every level are needed,” says a militant. “The Ukrainians must be helped but not with weapons, with medicines and healthcare,” continues another. "I wouldn't give any weapons to anyone," adds a militant holding a peace flag. Just a few hours earlier, from the stage of the Fatto Party festival at Versiliana, Five Star leader Giuseppe Conte had said: “We will not endorse a program with those who want to continue giving 'toys' weapons to Ukraine.” The article "Those who vote for weapons cannot be in the center-left." The voices of the Pd base at the national unity festival (in line with Conte’s announcement) come from Il Fatto Quotidiano. #Conte #Ukraine #first #DemocraticParty #ReggioEmilia #EllySchlein #Democratic #Ukrainians #theFattoParty #Versiliana #GiuseppeConte #IlFattoQuotidiano

WaPo - Last night: #Trump asked the #GOP midterm #convention participants to pledge “to the greatest #president” that they will vote in the #midterms even if they are not registered to #vote. And: Trump called on them to #pledge they will “#cheat like hell, like they do,” a nod to his baseless claims of widespread #Democratic #voter #fraud.

Agenzia Nova: Usa: democratici propongono alternativa alla risoluzione repubblicana contro il socialismo 01 set 05:06 - (Agenzia Nova) - Quattro deputati democratici hanno presentato un emendamento alla risoluzione repubblicana che condanna il... (Was) Democrats propose an alternative to the republican resolution against socialism. September 1st 05:06 – (Agenzia Nova) – Four Democratic deputies presented an amendment to the Republican resolution condemning the… #Democrats #republican #AgenziaNova #Democratic #Republican

Statewide primaries for U.S. Senate and #Minnesota governor today will set up races in this fall’s general #election. In #Democratic strongholds of the Twin Cities and ruby red parts of greater Minnesota, Tuesday’s primary election is the ballgame. Democratic state Sen. Omar Fateh faces two opponents on Tuesday: Jeanelle Austin and Brenda Short. State Sen. Paul Utke of Park Rapids is facing a challenge from ultra-conservative #GOP Rep. Mike Wiener. #uspol #uspolitics #elections

The only way to gain #Authoritarian #Fascist control of a #Democratic Liberal #State is to gain control of the #Army. That's why #Trump put #Hegseth in control of the Army. Hegseth beheaded the Army of ALL the Officers who could have opposed a fascist 'Coup' to create a fanatical, racist, politicized military force that blindly obey the 'dictator' up to now Hegseth has been successful The Army blindly 'obeyed', committing war crimes, contrary to the US Constitution. Fear the Army.

I used this site which aggregates candidate endorsements to help voters determine which candidates best represent their ideals, and most closely align with their political beliefs. I've chosen the most #progressive candidates I found, based on endorsements, for the #Florida #Democratic #primary, and will drop off my ballot this week. I'm disgusted that there are (supposedly) former Republicans in this primary. They can *never* be trusted. Period. https://bluevoterguide.org/ #USpol #Democrats

Western nations must understand that the #Kremlin’s #war already extends far beyond #Ukraine. "It’s a war against #Nato, the #West and #democratic systems"

#DSA member Abdul El-Sayed wins #Democratic Primary for the Michigan Senate Seat being vacated by retiring Debbie Stabenow. The racists will be out in force in opposition, of course, and house to house campaigning is probably critical.

Why Trump’s team is letting some Republicans distance themselves from him Three months from Election Day, the president’s political operation is giving battleground candidates space to keep their distance. https://www.ms.now/news/trump-republicans-midterm-strategy-politics-2026 #politics #grift #trump #republicans #republican #democracy #democratic

Agenzia Nova: Usa: presidente commissione Giustizia della Camera chiede di incriminare l'ex procuratore speciale Jack Smith (2) 23 lug 04:19 - (Agenzia Nova) - La ricostruzione e' stata respinta dal deputato democratico Jamie Raskin, secondo cui Smith ha risposto in... (Was) The Speaker of the Justice Committee of the Chamber asks to indict former Special Counsel Jack Smith. Aug 23 04:19 - (Agenzia Nova) - The reconstruction was rejected by Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin, who said that Smith responded in… (Was) #JackSmith #AgenziaNova #Democratic #JamieRaskin

San Francisco, California. After forty-four years of Republican administration, California gets a Democratic administration. The California "New Deal" faces same opposition as the national "New Deal" #SanFrancisco #California #Republican #Democratic #Olson #THEFIRSTVOTE #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

I'm itching to start using a new #distro. As a recent #Linux user '#Mint' since a few months ago, I started to feel the urge to try a new distro with a new #DE. I have in mind to try #Debian with #Gnome. My search said Debian is community-driven, their #governance is #decentralised, #democratic, and more aligned with #FOSS values than other distro out there. If I want the same values, I should choose #KDEPLASMA. But, I really don't want to currently. I'm finding myself curious about Gnome ATM. I'm in despair if my combination is fit. 😅

Several current & former #counterterrorism officials across #Republican & #Democratic admins, as well as #Europeans, say the #Trump admin’s emphasis is misapplied. “The Europeans were much more concerned about right-wing terrorism than left-wing terrorism” in the first Trump admin & the Biden admin, said one former official who worked in both. That is still where most Europeans are, acc/to US & European officials. #law #Constitution #RightToProtest #FirstAmendment #FarRight #propaganda

Slave to the #system? I deliberately left the bit about Bitcoin in my #Cypherpunk Manifesto article. I’d copied it and included a link to it. It was addressed to the W3 crowd on Nostr, who see Bitcoin as the savior. Here, Bitcoin is seen as the Antichrist, facilitating the rise of fascism. Both are oversimplified analyses. That’s why I’d been hoping for a discussion, as I’m not entirely sure myself. However, both #Thiel and #Musk made their fortunes through predatory platforms, mainly via #PayPal. The most horrific things in the world happen because #BlackRock and the like speculate on food. Because the military-industrial complex is flooding the world with weapons. All without Bitcoin or crypto. There’s also the Bitcoin Africa movement, which simply doesn’t fit into the ‘scammer-hater’ narrative. Nevertheless, I think that as long as the world is ruled by #money (and it will be for a long time to come), it’s better to have decentralized money than #centralized money managed by states or companies. In Germany, they say, ‘Money doesn’t stink’. With money, you can buy flowers for your loved one or weapons to fight the enemy. The dollar and the euro are ultimately controlled by a select few.. Crypto could, if viewed positively, be #democratic. I think this is a worthwhile discussion. Think in terms of #structures, not #ideologies. https://word.undead-network.de/2026/07/07/slave-to-the-system/ #bitcoin #cryptho #decentral #freedom #money #slavery #w3 #www3

RE: https://texasobserver.social/@TexasObserver/116856407733218365 When I was a #Democrat, I attended the #Texas #Democratic #Convention in #ElPaso. The establishment Dems engaged in BS delaying tactics to keep #progressive measures from getting on the floor to be voted on, because *of course* they would.