With her smug whipped up anger as she struts around the perimeter of the Capitol's temporary fencing, Rep. Lauren Boebert's (Q-Colo) cheap "Tear Down This Wall" ad would be laughable – if it weren't for the threatening sound effect of a gunshot at the very end.
Listen to Lauren Boebert's ominous warning at the end of her anti-safety ad
Innocence isn't affordable for many Mexican families
In some areas of Mexico, drug violence is so intense and so frequent that small communities are forced to arm themselves lest they get caught up in a cartel's crossfire or directly targeted for getting in the way of business. I hate that folks just trying to live their damn lives are forced to protect… READ THE REST
Looking at the data about 2020's homicide spike provides no clear or easy answers
The Intercept has a comprehensive but digestible article examining the data, and potential theories, around the unexpected homicide increase in 2020. Was it because of pandemic isolation or depression? Was it desperation, caused by unemployment? Was it the ongoing protests for racial equality, and the pushback against overzealous policing? Was it political unrest, fueled by… READ THE REST
The reckoning of Marilyn Manson
This week, actress Evan Rachel Wood and several other women spoke up about the violent abuse they say that musician Marilyn Manson inflicted upon them. (Wood had told her story to a House judiciary subcommittee in 2018 but didn't name Manson at the time.) In The New Yorker, brilliant music and culture critic Amanda Petrusich… READ THE REST
Get into PC gaming with this like-new Dell computer for under $600
Water cooling. LED lights. Overclocked processors and massive curved screens. A lot of the PC gaming battlestations we see are flashy, cool as hell, and unfortunately wildly expensive. If you're itching to ditch the cookie-cutter consoles and become a member of the PC master race, you've probably had sticker shock at the cost of parts,… READ THE REST
Upgrade your office setup with 13 deals on external monitors
From enhancing productivity to making working more enjoyable, there are lots of reasons to upgrade your monitor situation. Whether portability is your main concern or you simply need more digital space to complete tasks, these 13 external monitors can definitely fill the bill. Check out these 13 external monitors, all boasting freshly-slashed price tags. Mobile… READ THE REST
Save over 20% off this special edition Xbox One X + Fallout 76 bundle
We're currently at the forefront of a gaming console revolution. Video games are becoming more advanced, more interactive, more lifelike, and more community-based than ever before. Additionally, the consoles themselves are becoming so much more than just for games. They're designed to be your all-in-one home entertainment unit. Leading the charge into the new generation… READ THE REST
