The Cold War climate in the USA brought many fears in its citizens. The threat of nuclear destruction by Russia dominated the minds of Americans. A fascination with space and science fiction was embraced by people during the 1950s. Hollywood icon Gloria Swanson had an immense … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Nonbinary and Nonconforming Religious Leader, The Public Universal Friend
The Public Universal Friend, painter unknown, Courtesy of Yates County History Center November 29, 1752 -The Public Universal Friend: "There is neither male nor female in Christ." If you think nonbinary identities are a recent and unprecedented thing, you would be … [Read more...]
#WeekendRead: “How to Recognize and Handle Abnormal People” (1960)
Questions about police behavior has been one of the major themes of the COVID era, notably all the videos showing cops killing unarmed Black people, plus daily reports about abusive officers. In the earlier part of the 20th century the policing involved wielding a wooden or metal … [Read more...]
#OnThisDay: 100 Years Ago, May 31, 1921 – TULSA RACE MASSACRE
Tulsa City Archives, public domain In the 1910s, Tulsa Oklahoma enjoyed an economic boom thanks to the discovery of oil. Many local African-Americans prospered. Most black citizens of racially segregated Tulsa lived in the Greenwood neighborhood which had its own stores, … [Read more...]
And Now a NEW Monolith Pops Up on a Hill In Romania
After a mysterious 12-foot metallic tower mysteriously appeared then disappeared in the Utah desert, ANOTHER bizarre monolith has suddenly appeared – without explanation – and was spotted in Romania, standing tall on a hill called Boatca Doamnei, just outside the city of Piatra … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Day Innovation: Why Not Make a Hot Cheetos-Encrusted Turkey?
The crazy-creative folks at Reynolds Kitchen have come up with three new All-American twists to traditional turkey-making to try this holiday season. A Flaming Hot Cheetos turkey, a Cool Ranch turkey, and … [Read more...]
Andrew Christian Pulls Ad That Showed a Person of Color Modeling Their “Slave Harness”
Thanks to Qweerty and The Advocate for … [Read more...]
Trump May Get a $100 Million Book Deal After He Leaves Office
Well, that might go a long way in paying off Russian oligarchs... Page Six is reporting that loser president Donald Trump just may trot off with a maaaaaaajor book deal … [Read more...]
Um, Ewww: Trump-Loving Former Star Vincent Gallo Says “Granting Women the Right to Vote Was a Mistake”
Vincent Gallo (star of minor classic Buffalo '66 and the unwatchable Brown Bunny) has come out with a one-of-a-kind (THANKFULLY) hand-painted sweater supporting the recently ousted President Trump. In a Nov 3 Instagram post, he said: “For 16 years, I have turned down almost … [Read more...]
Election 2020: It’s Not Over Until Its Over, a Look at the Election of 1876 & the Electoral College
Rutherford B. Hayes and Samuel Tilden The fetid mango-hued president has forever pushed his allegations of voter fraud without evidence and raised questions about the validity of the mail-in vote. In the USA, elections are not resolved until the losing candidate concedes … [Read more...]
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