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About That Voter Suppression in Georgia

Erick Erickson's Confessions of a Political Junkie • 1298 implied HN points • 16 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Voting Rights Election Law Political parties Voter Turnout Media Reporting
  1. Georgia's voter reforms were claimed to be discriminatory, but many people are actually voting early instead of facing long lines.
  2. The recent record of 300,000 early voters shows that people are participating in the election process.
  3. High turnout among low-propensity voters could benefit Republicans, suggesting a strong showing this election season.

The Fire Next Time

KERFUFFLE • 53 implied HN points • 02 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Foreign Policy Military Action Human Rights Media Reporting Social Impact
  1. Gaza is facing severe destruction and human suffering. Many reports describe civilians being killed and families being torn apart during the conflict.
  2. The scale of military retaliation from Israel is unprecedented, causing not only immediate casualties but also long-term issues like famine and homelessness.
  3. This conflict involves global implications, especially for Americans, as U.S. support influences the situation, and we may have to deal with the consequences of these actions in the future.

Smurf Scandal Update, and Open Thread

eugyppius: a plague chronicle • 203 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Germany Freedom of Expression Media Reporting Authoritarianism
  1. The TikTok video causing the Smurf Scandal juxtaposed the Smurfs with German political colors, sparking controversy and police involvement.
  2. There's an ongoing investigation into the police for potentially violating the girl's freedom of expression, amidst claims of a a right-wing hate campaign against the school and police.
  3. The girl at the center of the Smurf Scandal, named Loretta, faced police lecture on 'incitement' and 'opposition to the constitution' for her online content, showcasing a concerning attitude towards free speech.

Vaccine injuries become the dominant theme of German reporting on the mRNA jabs, as the Covid vaccinations face unacknowledged yet ever wider cultural and social repudiation

eugyppius: a plague chronicle • 353 implied HN points • 23 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccination Side Effects Media Reporting Public Perception Pharmaceutical industry
  1. German reporting is focusing more on vaccine injuries from mRNA jabs.
  2. This shift has been driven by popular interest, contrary to previous enthusiasm for vaccines.
  3. The pharmaceutical industry's profits have not matched the success of their mRNA vaccines.
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New York Times Cites False CDC Covid Data, Inflating Pediatric Mortality Count

Silent Lunch, The David Zweig Newsletter • 16 implied HN points • 24 Jul 23
📰 News Health Politics Journalism Misinformation Public Health Media Reporting
  1. CDC provides two sets of Covid mortality data but one is inaccurate
  2. Many journalists, including those from New York Times, report incorrect Covid mortality numbers
  3. Public health agencies may provide misleading information and journalists should verify accuracy