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What They Meant by Essential and Nonessential

COVID Reason • 1847 implied HN points • 18 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Government Social Issues Civil Rights Democracy
  1. The distinction between essential and nonessential work was decided by a previously unknown agency called CISA.
  2. The terms essential and nonessential reshaped the commercial world in unprecedented ways.
  3. The categorization of essential and nonessential roles reveals a societal divide between those considered indispensable and those perceived as dispensable.

Charlotte's satirical crusader for social change

The Charlotte Ledger • 157 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Satire Civil Rights Literature History Politics
  1. Harry Golden used humor to advocate for civil rights and social justice in Charlotte during the 1950s and '60s.
  2. Golden's satirical essays in 'Carolina Israelite' addressed societal inequalities and injustices in a humorous way, gaining him fame and recognition.
  3. Golden's approach of using satire to highlight issues like segregation and discrimination made him a well-known champion of the oppressed, with a wide readership and impact.

Actual Malice

Glenn’s Substack • 1513 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Law Supreme Court Civil Rights First Amendment Media
  1. The Supreme Court's decision in New York Times v. Sullivan constitutionalized the law of libel.
  2. The case highlighted the importance of the 'actual malice' standard in libel cases, requiring proof of knowledge of falsity or reckless disregard for truth.
  3. The Sullivan case had a significant impact by protecting the press from libel suits, but also raised concerns about media responsibility and trust over time.

I Am A True Progressive

Society & Standpoint • 1375 implied HN points • 25 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Identity politics Progressivism Free speech Civil Rights Social justice
  1. Gender roles have evolved over time due to movements like feminism, allowing for more freedom of expression.
  2. Critical race theory reduces individuals to stereotypes based on race, contradicting the idea of individuality.
  3. Today's progressives seem to be moving away from valuing principles like due process and free speech.
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Did Gays Destroy Marriage?

Hold That Thought by Sarah Haider • 1257 implied HN points • 09 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Civil Rights Social Issues Gender Politics LGBTQ+
  1. The distinction between the gay rights movement and the gender identity movement was a key criticism in the Unbeliever's Manifesto.
  2. The definition of marriage was debated between a social institution for reproduction roles and a commitment between two people who love each other.
  3. Gay marriage was seen as fitting into the more modern, sentimental view of marriage, not the traditional understanding.

SCOTUS & EEOC Commissioner: Civil Rights Law Actually Prohibits Racial Discrimination

Unsafe Science • 85 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Civil Rights Supreme Court Affirmative Action Diversity Academic Freedom
  1. Civil Rights laws prohibit racial discrimination, not just for specific groups
  2. Employers are not permitted to take race-conscious actions in employment for diversity
  3. Discrimination based on race is illegal, even for achieving equity or compensating for past discrimination

A Quiet Walk to the Gulag

Restoring Truth • 884 implied HN points • 11 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Social Issues Civil Rights Religion Culture
  1. The author reflects on the historical context of Stalinist Russia and draws parallels to modern-day societal control and demonization.
  2. The text warns about the dangers of complacency and the gradual erosion of freedoms and beliefs under oppressive regimes.
  3. A call for vigilance and resistance against forces that seek to silence dissent and reshape societal norms, emphasizing the importance of standing firm in one's beliefs.

Stop Praising the Supreme Court

SHERO • 589 implied HN points • 28 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Supreme Court Constitutional Law Civil Rights Elections
  1. The recent Supreme Court rulings show the conservative majority pushing a political agenda that undermines civil rights.
  2. The Court's refusal to set limits on state courts reviewing certain election issues highlights the importance of the Supremacy Clause over state laws.
  3. While some recent Court decisions may seem reasonable, they could be more about self-protection for the justices than genuine jurisprudence.

US Justice Department appoints its inaugural AI officer

philsiarri • 44 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Technology Law enforcement Civil Rights National Security
  1. The US Justice Department has appointed its first AI officer, Jonathan Mayer, to focus on integrating AI into investigations and prosecutions.
  2. Attorney General Merrick Garland stressed the importance of adapting to technological advancements while ensuring the rule of law and civil rights are upheld.
  3. AI is viewed as a tool to enhance national security, but concerns about biases, election tampering, and cybercrime are also acknowledged.

What's at Stake in the "War on Woke"

Unpopular Front • 73 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Civil Rights DEI Conservatism Trump presidency Trump administration
  1. The right-wing 'war on woke' is fueled by a radical goal to dismantle Civil Rights infrastructure and reimpose segregation.
  2. Corporate America's embrace of DEI efforts may waver as business interests and political landscapes shift.
  3. A potential second Trump administration could lead to a significant assault on Civil Rights enforcement and regulation.

Ten Lessons from the Covid-19 Pandemic

THE FREEDOM BLOG • 353 implied HN points • 16 Jul 23
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Media influence Government Policies Civil Rights
  1. The response to the Covid-19 pandemic in Western nations was disproportionately authoritarian compared to the actual threat.
  2. It is important to critically evaluate public health policies and not rely solely on emotional reactions.
  3. Citizens should diversify media sources to include independent journalism for a more balanced perspective.

Reader mailbag: Bias in journalism, criminal justice in pop culture, and how my own politics have changed

The Watch • 578 implied HN points • 14 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media bias Criminal Justice Political Beliefs Civil Rights
  1. Bias in journalism can skew public perceptions, especially in crime shows like _The Forensic Files_ and _Cops_.
  2. Shows like _The Wire_ and _Homicide_ offer a more accurate portrayal of problems in law enforcement.
  3. Maintaining mental well-being is crucial when working in criminal defense, to avoid burnout in the field.

Your Name In the UK. Plus an Unlikely Civil Rights Icon Speaks.

Non-Boring History • 393 implied HN points • 22 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture History Civil Rights Religion Travel
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How Would Booker T. Washington View Civil Rights and Social Justice?

Journal of Free Black Thought • 49 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Civil Rights Social justice Discrimination Government
  1. Booker T. Washington advocated for black self-sufficiency and economic empowerment.
  2. Washington believed in achieving progress through internal growth and skill rather than external forces like government intervention.
  3. Washington's principles on self-reliance and autonomy contrast with the modern social justice movement's emphasis on victimhood and political support.

The Global Rise of the Militarizing Metro

S(ubstack)-Bahn • 341 implied HN points • 08 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Global Security Public Transit Law enforcement Civil Rights
  1. Metros around the world are increasingly adopting new security measures like metal detectors and facial recognition technology.
  2. Developed countries in North America and Europe have not yet embraced these security technologies in their Metro systems.
  3. The use of National Guard or military personnel in Metro systems has sparked controversy and raised concerns about privacy and civil liberties.

Racism and sexism, status games, and affirmative action

Sex and the State • 9 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Affirmative Action Political Realignment Society Civil Rights Ideology
  1. The political and ideological realignment since 2016 is prompting a reevaluation of societal values and the types of 'games' we engage in.
  2. Hannah Nikole Jones's essay on affirmative action raises the question of reframing societal norms and behaviors.
  3. Affirmative action discussion opens up the opportunity to reconsider the dynamics of racism, sexism, and status games in society.

Aloha! Hawaii Ignores US Supreme Court Too.

Global Community Weekly (GloCom) • 19 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gun Rights Legal system Policy Civil Rights
  1. Hawaii's Supreme Court ruled that the state doesn't have to follow the US Supreme Court's decision on carrying firearms in public, emphasizing state constitutional differences.
  2. The Hawaiian Supreme Court decision was criticized by some for what they perceived as an antigun stance and a disregard for federalism principles.
  3. Hawaii has implemented laws restricting where firearms can be carried, leading to debate on gun rights, safety, and challenges to regulations.

The Whitewashing of MLK

JoeWrote • 27 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Civil Rights Social justice Activism
  1. The depiction of MLK in America has been whitewashed into a moderate figure, hiding the true radical nature of his activism.
  2. Dr. King's advocacy for nonviolent protest does not mean he rejected more radical approaches like those of Malcolm X; this misrepresentation perpetuates a racist narrative.
  3. The legacy of Dr. King involves not just fighting for civil rights legislation, but also challenging systemic economic injustices, emphasizing the need for continued work in both racial and economic justice.

The Origins of Woke

Kvetch • 53 implied HN points • 28 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Civil Rights Conservatism
  1. Civil rights law shapes racial identities and behaviors but has a fundamentally dishonest nature.
  2. Activists used legal frameworks like civil rights law to push for social change, impacting workplace and inter-sex relations.
  3. The doctrine of disparate impact in the law can lead to unintended consequences like making every hiring criterion technically illegal.

February 19, 2024

Letters from an American • 10 implied HN points • 20 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics History Law Immigration Civil Rights Policy
  1. Executive Order 9066, signed by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1942, led to the forced imprisonment of Japanese Americans in concentration camps during World War II.
  2. The laws and court decisions of the early 20th century, such as the _Thind_ case, restricted citizenship and property rights for Asian immigrants based on race and ethnicity.
  3. After facing discrimination and a loss of rights, Asian Americans, including Japanese Americans, fought to serve their country during World War II, leading to changes in citizenship laws and the eventual closure of internment camps.

February 4, 2024

Letters from an American • 13 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Civil Rights Reconstruction Federal Government Voting Rights
  1. The Reconstruction Amendments were pivotal in ensuring civil rights and government control post-Civil War.
  2. The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery and expanded federal powers, marking a shift towards protecting the interests of ordinary Americans.
  3. The Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments further solidified federal control, emphasizing equality before the law and protecting the right to vote without discrimination.

The Anti-American Psychological Association

Unsafe Science • 134 implied HN points • 14 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Psychology Critical Theory Social justice Civil Rights
  1. The APA has shifted towards Critical Social Justice, moving away from traditional social justice principles.
  2. Critical Theory aims to dismantle western society through attacking societal components like education, media, and religion.
  3. Psychological practice should focus on individual dignity and value, rejecting radical political ideologies that deny universal humanity.

Diversity in college admissions devoid of meaning

Bruce Fein's Pioneering Lyceum • 117 implied HN points • 21 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Race Higher education Diversity Civil Rights Discrimination
  1. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is unsure about the meaning of 'diversity' in college admissions favoring racial minorities.
  2. Race is not a unique proxy for a diverse perspective, as viewpoints are not inherited characteristics, and people of all races have overlapping ideologies.
  3. Using diversity in college admissions to justify racial preferences is based on a flawed assumption that all members of minority races think alike, lacking evidence of superior academic outcomes.

Ron DeSantis Is Dead Wrong About the Children of Undocumented Immigrants And the 14th Amendment

Dilan’s Newsletter • 78 implied HN points • 30 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Law Immigration Citizenship Civil Rights Policy
  1. The 14th Amendment grants citizenship to all persons born in the United States, regardless of their parents' immigration status.
  2. The argument to deny citizenship to children of immigrants based on 'subject to the jurisdiction thereof' is unfounded and contradicted by historical legal decisions.
  3. Concerns about 'anchor babies' are not a valid reason to undermine the foundational principles of the 14th Amendment.

"It’s about policing people and policing people’s culture"

Worcester Sucks and I Love It • 98 implied HN points • 25 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Social Issues Law enforcement Local government Civil Rights
  1. The city administration faced criticism for making it hard to hold events like the Worcester Caribbean American Carnival.
  2. The Worcester Police Department came under scrutiny for a past officer-involved shooting and handling of a dog attack.
  3. The Quality of Life Team in Worcester appears to prioritize addressing 'blight' over helping the unhoused population.

The deep state of the patriarchy

Discomfort zone • 39 implied HN points • 05 Sep 23
🎭️ Culture Gender Society History Philanthropy Civil Rights
  1. Guardianship of women is a significant issue worldwide, where women are not considered adults in the legal sense and require male permission for basic decisions.
  2. Guardianship practices are not limited to specific countries or religions, as it is observed globally.
  3. The remnants of guardianship still exist in Western societies, affecting women's autonomy and equality despite historical movements for change.

VSRF LIVE - Vax Mass Homicide With Special Guest, Denis Rancourt, PhD

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 4 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines COVID-19 Genocide Science Civil Rights
  1. VSRF Live event featuring special guest Dr. Denis Rancourt discussing COVID-19 vaccines and potential mass homicide.
  2. Dr. Denis Rancourt's research suggests COVID-19 vaccines and treatment protocols may have caused significant deaths worldwide.
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Dems Blast "Threat" Of "So-Called Journalists" As Taibbi, Shellenberger Expose "State-Sponsored Thought-Policing"

Global Community Weekly (GloCom) • 39 implied HN points • 10 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Journalism Civil Rights Surveillance
  1. Dems are criticizing 'so-called journalists' like Taibbi and Shellenberger for exposing state-sponsored thought-policing
  2. The United States is being likened to Nazi Germany, with various secret police agencies demanding total obedience
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