-
Dolphins' Cornerback Xavien Howard Arrested for Domestic Battery
Xavien Howard, a cornerback for the Miami Dolphins, was arrested late Sunday night on domestic battery charges. The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that according to police, Howard and his fiancee engaged in a verbal argument over a purse Howard purchased that she was not aware of. The argument turned physical when he grabbed both her…
-
Alabama Police Poses With 'Quilt' Made from Signs of the Homeless
Another day, another example of police officers just being straight trash. I really don’t have any other way to put it. CBS News reports that the 4th Precinct in Mobile, Alabama is under fire after two of it’s officers posted a picture on Facebook posing with a “quilt” made from the signs of the homeless…
-
Gerrymandering Is at the Heart of the 2020 State Elections
Over the last decade you may have heard the term gerrymandering thrown around. It refers to the process where legislators draw up heavily partisan districts for their states that often result in them getting a majority of the vote. According to NBC News the process is set to be front and center during state elections…
-
Kanye West Defends T.I 'Virgin Testing' His Daughter; Says It's 'God Approved'
I really have to ask just what Bible this man is reading because what? I grew up in the church, I still attend and I identify as Christian. I don’t ever remember at any point the father, the son or the holy ghost talking about purity tests. Yesterday, rapper, shoe designer and C-grade bible scholar…
-
Federal Judge Halts Latest Voter ID Law From North Carolina
Another day, another thwarted attempt at voter suppression from the Republican party. CBS News reports that a federal judge has formally blocked a photo ID requirement scheduled to begin next year on that grounds that it inordinately targets black and Latino voters. This is not the first attempt at a voter ID law in North…
-
Democratic Candidate Mike Bloomberg Exploited Prison Labor To Make Campaign Calls
Billionaire, former New York City mayor and stop and frisk advocate Mike Bloomberg is currently making a long shot bid at buying the presidency. Apparently, he was exploiting prison labor to do so which is just so on brand. The Intercept reports the Bloomberg 2020 campaign enlisted the services of ProCom, a call center company…
-
Clowns Recognize Clowns: Antonio Brown Working Out For The Saints
You just really have to admire the NFL’s dedication to clownery. What else can explain Antonio Brown’s possible return to the league? NBC Sports reports that Antonio Brown is working out for the New Orleans Saints as they head into the playoffs. Brown seemingly confirmed this news after he posted a picture a workout waiver…
-
Trump Spends Morning Rage-Tweeting About Impeachment; Still Not Worried Though
The morning after Christmas is typically a nice one for me. I spent mine playing some of the games I copped on Xbox over Christmas, eating leftovers and chilling with my dog. It was a pleasant morning, all things considered. Apparently, the same cannot be said for the President who spent his morning being pissed…
-
New Study Suggests Transgender People Understand Their Gender Identities From Youth
Today in news that is inexplicably going to piss off a particular segment of people, a new study has shown that transgender kids may have an understanding of their gender identity at a young age. NBC News reports that a study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that transgender youth are…
-
Pardons Granted by Former Kentucky Governor Under Federal Review
Last week, former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin came under fire for a series of pardons he granted before leaving office. Among those pardoned was one Micah Schoettle, a man who only served 19 months of a 23-year sentence. His crime? Raping a 9-year-old girl he was related to. CBS News reports that the FBI has…
