“The nation’s second largest school district will stop criminalizing students for low-level offenses as part of wider reforms relating to controversial zero-tolerance policies, officials from the Los Angeles Unified School District announced Tuesday. Under previous policies, students would face arrest or citations for nonviolent violations including possessing alcohol or marijuana …
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Why This RNC Official Is Terrified Of ‘Warrior’ Children
“A Republican National Committeewoman claimed on her radio show Thursday that kids who are arriving in waves unaccompanied at the U.S. southern border could be “warriors” and would likely “rise up against” Americans. In an interview with a Tea Party leader, RNC committeewoman Tamara Scott said that children could be …
Read More »How China Spreads Hate Overseas | China Uncensored
The Chinese government is controlling hate groups overseas by funneling money to them through controlled businesses. Hate crimes, intimidation, assault – all part of the game. But these groups have become more active after the fall of Zhou Yongkang. What does it mean? And how is Falun Gong tied into …
Read More »Microsoft Leaves Conservative Advocacy Group ALEC
“Microsoft said on Tuesday that it will end its involvement with the American Legislative Exchange Council, the conservative advocacy group, reportedly because of the group’s lobbying against renewable energy. CNET reported that Microsoft would cease being a member of ALEC’s communications and technology task force. “In 2014 Microsoft decided to …
Read More »NFL Asks Musicians To Pay To Play Super Bowl Halftime Show
“The NFL reportedly asked Katy Perry, Rihanna and Coldplay, their top choices to play the 2015 Super Bowl Halftime Show, if they would be willing to pay the league in order to secure one of the biggest gigs in the world, according to The Wall Street Journal. When reaching out …
Read More »Ghosts, Scotland, Discrimination, GoT & GOP – Twitter Storm #AskCenk
In this weekly segment, Cenk Uygur (http://www.twitter.com/cenkuygur) responds to viewer questions from Twitter with help from Francis Maxwell (https://twitter.com/francis_maxwell) of TYT Sports. You can join in by using #askcenk and #tytlive on Twitter! How did Cenk come up with his son’s name? Does Cenk believe in ghosts or paranormal activity? …
Read More »Politician Wants Your Urine & That’s Not The Crazy Part
“In the run-up to this fall’s rematch against Rep. Pete DeFazio (D-Ore.), Republican Art Robinson is making an unusual ask. “My name is Art Robinson,” read one of the mailers he sent to 500,000 Oregon residents in March. “I am a scientist who has lived and worked in Josephine County …
Read More »Is Your Food Safe? FDA Allows Food Industry To Police Itself
“The explosion of new food additives coupled with an easing of oversight requirements is allowing manufacturers to avoid the scrutiny of the Food and Drug Administration, which is responsible for ensuring the safety of chemicals streaming into the food supply. And in hundreds of cases, the FDA doesn’t even know …
Read More »Cash Prizes Offered To Voters In Los Angeles
“In Los Angeles, as in many cities, voter turnout for local elections tends to be pathetic. In 2013, only16% of registered voters weighed in on an election that would help determine the city council, mayor, school board, and a potential tax increase. In other words, 84% of registered voters didn’t …
Read More »WHAT’S IN MY MOUTH!?
I got so many requests to do a “Whats in my Mouth” video with my sister! I hope you enjoy this all food edition of this challenge! Order The Nerdy Nummies Cookbook here: http://www.nerdynummiescookbook.com FOLLOW MY SISTER: http://instagram.com/MollyLuWho http://www.twitter.com/MollyLuWho https://www.facebook.com/MollyLuWho CONNECT WITH RO: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/rosannapansino Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/RosannaPansino Tumblr: http://www.rosannapansino.tumblr.com Instagram: …
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