"Illicit drug use is a form of domestic terrorism to some extent," Wilmington, Massachusetts Police Chief Michael Begonis said today. "It is preying on folks who are more susceptible and who need a better life. And it's something that we need to deal with head on." Like hell, writes Mike Riggs at Reason.com. (via @radleybalko)
Police chief in MA: "Illicit drug use is a form of domestic terrorism"
Top journalists banned from Twitter without notification or explanation—and Mastodon's account is gone too.
A number of prominent journalists' accounts were suspended on Twitter this evening, including those of correspondents from CNN, The New York Times and The Washington Post. Aaron Rupar, Ryan Mac and Drew Harwell were among those to go dark at about 7:30 p.m—Rupar reports that he was given no explanation or notification about his permanent… READ THE REST
Why Tom Morello and Ted Nugent are friends
Music can make strange bedfellows, unexpected friendships, and unlikely alliances. Okay, life can make strange bedfellows… "You might be surprised that Ted Nugent and I are good friends," the Rage guitarist admitted when asked by [Howard] Stern about separating an artist's musical work from their politics. Morello then revealed how he and the Motor City… READ THE REST
Texas's felony-indicted Attorney General requested a list of all transgender Texans, didn't get it
Texas's Republican Attorney General requested that state employees compile a list of transgender people living in Texas, assuming that status from gender changes on drivers' licenses and other department records. The request was "verbal," reports The Washington Post, and was ultimately not honored. The behind-the-scenes effort by Paxton's office to obtain data on how many… READ THE REST
For a limited-time get this refurbished Microsoft Surface 3 for 20% off
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. If you're fresh out of ideas on what to give your friends and family this year, the Microsoft Surface 3 Tablet 10.8" 64GB Windows 10 – Silver (Refurbished) is truly a no-brainer gift. Get… READ THE REST
Increase your productivity with this portable second monitor
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. We've all been down that rabbit hole before. We're working away on something, and an email arrives. Not ones to ignore messages, we immediately open up a new tab to read… READ THE REST
For a limited-time get 20% off this refurbished Lenovo 2-in-1 Chromebook
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Do you still have people on your list to buy for? Give the gift of fun with this Lenovo 2-in-1 Chromebook 300e 2nd Gen that's an extra 20% off with code WINTER20. Explore the entire Winter Savings collection for… READ THE REST
