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Investigation Finds Culture of Racism, Sexism and Homophobia In Austin Police Department
At this point, it’s not terribly surprising to find out a police department is filled with the same kind of people that see a virus as the perfect excuse to bust out some racism. KVUE reports that an investigation into the Austin Police Department in Texas has revealed a culture where instances of racism, sexism…
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My Mama Kicked My Ass In Mortal Kombat—And Every Other Fighting Game
Back when I was a kiddo, there were three absolutes I lived by. First, Batman was the coolest person in human history. Second, Dragon Ball Z was the pinnacle of storytelling. Lastly, parents aren’t good at video games. Like, they just aren’t. Games were our domain. So you can imagine my surprise the first time…
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Old Video Games Worth Giving a Revisit
Whether it’s revisiting old novels or watching some of your favorite movies, nostalgia can be a useful coping mechanism during periods of intense stress. Personally, my nostalgia comes in revisiting video games I loved growing up. Oftentimes, wonky controls, poor graphics and dated mechanics can make some of those games downright unplayable. This isn’t always…
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Idaho State Rep. Compares Coronavirus Restrictions to Nazi Germany
The last week has shown that the quarantine has officially broken white people. If it’s not taking to the streets in an effort to protest a microscopic virus, it’s going on the radio and saying some truly wild shit about the effort to combat it. NBC News reports that Heather Scott, a Republican state representative…
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Top 5 Anime to Watch During a Pandemic
With many Americans under some version of a stay-at-home order, you’ve probably found yourself spending an inordinate amount of time in front of your TV. If you’re like me, you may have found yourself burning through your watch list. No worries, I got you. Whether you want to lean into the post-apocalyptic vibes or are…
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Man Faces Charges After Attempting to Blow Up Jewish Nursing Home
Nursing homes around the country are struggling as they house one of the most vulnerable groups when it comes to COVID-19. Leave it to a potential white supremacist to only add to that struggle. The New York Times reports that 36-year-old John Michael Rathbun was charged with two counts of attempted arson in federal court.…
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Says Protestors Risk Extending Stay-At-Home Order
In one of the most counterproductive displays of political activism in recent history, a group of Michigan conservatives gathered on Wednesday to protest the state’s stay-at-home order. As you can predict, social distancing guidelines were not followed and this has led the Governor to respond. CBS News reports that Michigan’s Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has…
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Louisiana Prisoner Says He Was Choked by Sheriff's Deputy for Seeking Medical Care
If you thought that being in the midst of a global pandemic would inspire folks to act a little more humanely, well, you would unfortunately be wrong. Buzzfeed News reports that Bradford Skinner, an inmate at East Baton Rouge Parish Prison, was choked by a sheriff’s deputy after asking for medical care. On April 3,…
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Rockstar Games Is Just Will's Dad From Fresh Prince
On Wednesday, GTA VI was trending on Twitter as a report from Kotaku’s Jason Schreier about the workplace culture at Rockstar revealed that the game was still in early development. Many took time to, humorously, express their dismay that the sequel to the 7-year-old Grand Theft Auto V was only just now heading into development.…
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Black Scientists Working Towards Anti-Viral Treatment for Coronavirus
As COVID-19 continues to spread, we’ve seen its disproportionate effect on the black community. This has only further motivated a group of black doctors and scientists to work quickly on an effective treatment for the disease. NBC News reports that a group of doctors at Meharry Medical College, an HBCU in Nashville, Tenn., are working…
