Lobsang Kalsang, an 18-year-old monk, and Damchoek, a 17-year-old former monk, set themselves on fire on Monday morning near Kirti Monastery in Aba county, in the Tibetan region. This brings the number of Tibetans who have set themselves on fire since 2009 to 51. (BBC News)
Two more Tibetan teens die in self-immolations, protesting Chinese rule
Top New York Dem compares party's own candidate, a black woman, to Klan Grand Wizard David Duke.
India Walton, a black woman who identifies as a democratic socialist, defeated the incumbent party insider in this summer's Democratic primary election for the Buffalo mayoral race. Rather than accept the outcome and support their own candidate, New York's Dem establishment has done everything it can to avoid doing so. Party leaders refuse to endorse… READ THE REST
General Colin Powell, first Black US secretary of state, RIP
General Colin Powell, the first Black US secretary of state, has died due to COVID-19 complications. He was 84. Powell rose to fame as the architect of the 1989 invasion of Panama and the Persian Gulf War in 1991. From CNN: Powell was a distinguished and trailblazing professional soldier whose career took him from combat… READ THE REST
Proud Boys lament lack of female companionship
The Proud Boys, what with all the sexism and far-right ideology, seem to be having trouble finding romance. Ron Filipkowski notes that at the gang's 'Fall Love Fest' rally this weekend, a speaker made a point of announcing that many of the attendees were single and "looking for housewives." Looking at that video, what's not… READ THE REST
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If you've been recently injured, have chronic issues from arthritis, or are like so many of us dealing with poor posture due to working an office job, neck and shoulder pain can be relentless. While those problems may never go away completely without professional help, there's an easy way to alleviate temporary pain efficiently and… READ THE REST
Get essential courses in computing, coding, business, finance, and life for $10 each
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