June 16
Canada’s Black Lives Matter, The Limit of Online Vigilantism, Personal Accounts of CIA Torture Now Declassified, and More Picks
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Atmosphere Hits New, Grim Milestone (Trevin)
Scientists say we will never again in our lifetimes witness atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration levels below 400 parts per million (ppm).
Canada’s Black Lives Matter Chapter (Dan)
An American effort that has crossed over into Toronto, Canada’s most populous city. There, many black Canadians experience similar problems to their American counterparts.
Only 46% of Republicans Think Their Candidates Have Good Ideas (Klaus)
According to Gallup, the number of Republicans who think their candidates have good ideas has plunged from 65% in February to 46% now. Among Democrats, 58% now answer the same question about their candidates in the affirmative — up from 40% in January.
Does Online Vigilantism Go Too Far? (Klaus)
From lion-hunting dentists to Democratic superdelegates, journalists and friends of Brock Turner — there are many who have experienced the wrath of an angry online mob. Do those seeking Internet “justice” go too far and where do we draw the line?
CIA Torture Transcripts Now Declassified, Featuring First-Hand Accounts (Dan)
While much was detailed in the Senate’s Torture report, the released accounts reaffirm a sickeningly reality that occurred during the aftermath of 9/11.
