June 20
California Democrats Propose Superdelegate and Caucases Elimination, Electric-Powered Microbes, Philippines Staggering Human Rights Record, and More Picks
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Staggering Human Rights Toll in Philippines (Russ)
One example: From 1999 to 2014, some 114 lawyers, judges and prosecutors have been killed.
Rio Declares Financial Disaster With Olympics 6 Weeks Away (Jeff C.)
“The financial crisis has brought several difficulties in essential public services and it could cause the total collapse of public security, health care, education, urban mobility and environmental management,” read a statement from the office of Rio de Janeiro’s acting governor, Francisco Dornelles.
Israel Pledges $20 Million for Further West Bank Expansion (Dan)
The contentious settlements have grown under Netanyahu and have caused a rift between Obama and Israel’s PM.
The Chemicals Not Regulated in Drinking Water (Russ)
Many are regulated— but many others that should be, aren’t. Bit alarming.
Microbes that Eat and Defecate Electricity? (Mili)
All living cells are ultimately powered by electrons. Most species get electrons from food, but some bacteria can survive on nothing but pure electricity.
Syrian Refugees Shot by Turkish Border Patrol (Dan)
The deaths come amidst talks of Turkey joining the EU — if the country pledges to assist with the refugee crisis.
California Democrats Call for Elimination of Caucuses, Most Super-Delegates (Trevin)
Sunday’s California Democratic Party resolution removes super-delegate status of Democratic governors and members of Congress, and although DNC members would keep their status, they would be required to vote with their constituencies. All caucuses would be replaced with state primaries. The resolution “has no official power, but is a symbolic statement from the largest state Democratic party in the nation.”
