No, the kids are NOT alright. And as our future depends on them, we have to do something about it. This week the US surgeon general, Dr Vivek Murthy, did democracy a great favour by stating what surely must have been obvious to literally everyone for some time: social media is negatively affecting the mental… Continue reading Social media is making kids sad – and it’s bad news for democracy | Van Badham
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1-year-old left in day care van dies as Nebraska temperatures soar in heat wave
OMAHA, Neb. — Scorching weather hitting nearly 100 million people across a huge swath of the U.S. forced schools and outdoor workers to scramble to adjust Tuesday — and claimed the life of a 1-year-old girl left in a Nebraska day care center’s van on one of the hottest days of the year. Officers and… Continue reading 1-year-old left in day care van dies as Nebraska temperatures soar in heat wave
Van Jones Mocks Dizzying Idea Of Marjorie Taylor Greene Being In Trump’s Cabinet
The far-right Greene said Wednesday she was pondering a run for Senate in a potential battle against Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R), but was entertaining other possibilities. “I haven’t made up my mind whether I will do that or not,” she told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “I have a lot of things to think about. Am… Continue reading Van Jones Mocks Dizzying Idea Of Marjorie Taylor Greene Being In Trump’s Cabinet
Calls For Release Of Video In Page Incident With Rep. Van Orden
A House Democrat has asked for the release of any video captured by security cameras of the incident last week in which Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) allegedly shouted and cursed at a group of Senate pages taking pictures inside the U.S. Capitol’s dome. Rep. Mark Pocan, himself a fellow Badger State lawmaker, sent a… Continue reading Calls For Release Of Video In Page Incident With Rep. Van Orden