A Ohio couple has been unmasked as leaders of the neo-Nazi “Dissident Homeschool” Telegram channel that distributes lesson plans to 2,400 members.
— Read on www.vice.com/en/article/z34ane/neo-nazi-homeschool-ohio
Matt Gaetz, Political Arsonist, Has New Powers. What Will He Do With Them?
“I am not some ‘Lord of the Flies’ nihilist,” said the far-right congressman and chief tormentor of Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
— Read on www.nytimes.com/2023/01/29/us/politics/matt-gaetz.html
Florida church to teach banned AP African American Studies course: ‘Our way of evangelism’
A Florida church has offered up space for the teaching of an Advanced Placement African American Studies course banned by the Florida Department of Education.
— Read on www.christianpost.com/news/church-to-teach-african-american-studies-course-banned-by-state.html
The stunning hypocrisy of special counsel John Durham’s inquiry into Trump-Russia probe – Vox
A new report reveals how politicized and conspiratorial the Durham investigation was.
— Read on www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2023/1/27/23573026/durham-barr-new-york-times-trump-investigation
Supreme Court did not disclose financial relationship with Michael Chertoff, the expert brought in to review leak probe | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court did not disclose its longstanding financial ties with former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff even as it touted him as an expert who independently validated its investigation into who leaked the draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade.
— Read on edition.cnn.com/2023/01/27/politics/supreme-court-chertoff-leak-investigation/
Republicans on House Natural Resources Committee Tap Oil Lobbyists for Top Staffing Spots – Truthout
A former fossil fuel lobbyist could have huge sway over the House’s energy policy priorities.
— Read on truthout.org/articles/house-gops-natural-resources-chair-has-a-new-chief-of-staff-an-oil-lobbyist/
Cops Who Crime — Nearly Half of All Sheriffs in Louisiana Are Violating Public Records Laws
The finding builds on earlier reporting, which found records were destroyed in the case of a 16-year-old boy who died while in custody of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office.
— Read on www.propublica.org/article/nearly-half-of-louisiana-sheriffs-are-violating-public-records-laws
The Specter of 2016
We are on the edge of a spy scandal with major implications for how we understand the Trump administration, our national security, and ourselves.
— Read on snyder.substack.com/p/the-specter-of-2016
But Please, Do Go On About The Groomers — Former Jones County GOP chairman charged with 3 counts of child pornography
The man was once listed as the Jones County SD GOP chairman. He is accused of having child sexual assault material, according to court documents.
— Read on eu.argusleader.com/story/news/2023/01/26/lincoln-county-man-charged-child-pornography-jones-county-republican-chair/69844127007/
The race of a cop is “cop.”
John Durham Used Sketchy Russian Intel in Probe: Report – Rolling Stone
A New York Times report indicates that Special Counsel John Durham and Attorney General Bill Barr may have abused their investigative powers.
— Read on www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/john-durham-sketchy-russian-intel-1234669178/
Meet the top House recipients of oil and gas money – E&E News
Most are Republicans. Two serve in leadership positions. And many have seats on House committees that wield outsize influence on energy and climate policy.
— Read on www.eenews.net/articles/meet-the-top-house-recipients-of-oil-and-gas-money/
Arizona GOP lawmakers vote to shield themselves from public records laws
Arizona’s Republican-controlled legislature approved a measure this week exempting itself from the state’s public records law.
— Read on www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/arizona-gop-lawmakers-vote-shield-public-records-laws-rcna67698
This has disaster written all over it
Not Everyone’s Free Speech — Elon Musk Removes BBC Doc at Request of India PM Modi
Officials from India’s ruling right-wing party said American tech companies like Twitter and YouTube complied with demands to remove the documentary.
— Read on theintercept.com/2023/01/24/twitter-elon-musk-modi-india-bbc/
House Republicans try to pressure DirecTV to carry Newsmax
Republicans claim to love “free enterprise,” so why are they pressuring DirecTV — an independent company — to carry Newsmax, their favorite source of fake news?
— Read on www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/reidout-blog/directv-newsmax-republicans-disinformation-rcna67195
Ron DeSantis Believes in Free Speech as Long as You Only Speak About the Awesomeness of Straight White People | Vanity Fair
The Florida governor’s decision to block an AP African studies course is just the latest example of his war on the expression of beliefs—and the teaching of facts!—that he doesn’t agree with.
— Read on www.vanityfair.com/news/2023/01/ron-desantis-ap-african-american-studies-free-speech
DeSantis’ AP course crusade, and the right’s fight to remain stupid
A decision by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration to ban an African American studies course shows that Republicans see ignorance as a valuable asset.
— Read on www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/reidout-blog/desantis-ap-african-american-studies-florida-rcna67030
TSA’s no-fly list was exposed by a hacker who found it when she was “bored” | Fortune
The list was found in an unsecured server hosted by CommuteAir.
— Read on fortune.com/2023/01/23/tsa-no-fly-list-exposed-commuteair-hacker-maia-arson-crimew-found-when-bored/
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Wants School Choice for His Kids, Not Yours
In the world of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, only families who can pay should have access to real school choice, not those who would prefer charter programs.
— Read on reason.com/2023/01/23/kentuckys-governor-wants-school-choice-for-his-kids-but-not-yours/
The Political Rave and Drool 