the Guardian
We’re pastors. The fight against Maga Christianity starts locally | Doug Pagitt and Lori Walke
Trump’s movement has used the Christian faith to fuel oppression. Here’s how we are standing against it
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 Some Christians have shaped their versions of Christianity to take care of the people that the bully wants to persecute. This won't convince me to believe in a god, but I recognize that this way is better than the bully's way.
the Guardian
Trump administration reportedly freezes all childcare payments to all states
Trump official says funds will be released ‘only when states prove they are being spent legitimately’
 Henchmen have suspended childcare payments to all 50 states. This is ostensibly a response to vague accusations of funding irregularities; he demands that states prove they have done nothing wrong.
the Guardian
When the AI bubble bursts, humans will finally have their chance to take back control | Rafael Behr
The US economy is pumped up on tech-bro vanity. The inevitable correction should prompt a global conversation, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
 An article explains the economic danger of the current "AI" bubble, and the long-term menace of possible human-level artificial intelligence controlled by a manipulative and powerful company, while it also punctures the hype campaign that says LLMs are "intelligence" and capable of thinking, understanding and believing.
the Guardian
Judge says Trump administration must continue funding consumer watchdog
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is at risk after Donald Trump vowed to shutter it since his return to office
 A judge rejected the magats' artificial excuse for cutting off funding to the CFPB.
the Guardian
Mystery meat and maggot-infested produce: the disturbing reality of US prison food
In Eating Behind Bars, author Leslie Soble details how food is used to further punish incarcerated people in the US
 * In Eating Behind Bars, author Leslie Soble details how food is used to further punish incarcerated people in the US.*
Military.com
Bragg Soldiers Who Cheered Trump's Political Attacks While in Uniform Were Checked for Allegiance, Appearance
As President Donald Trump viciously attacked his perceived political foes, he whipped up boos from the gathered troops directed at California leade...
 The wrecker is trying to corrupt the nonpartisan stance of the US military.
the Guardian
Cabinet papers reveal Alexander Downer warned of dire climate change outcomes in 2005
Officials warned of major economic, environmental and social disruption to Australia due to its dependence on coal
 *[Australian] officials warned in 2005 of major economic, environmental and social disruption to Australia [in the future] due to its dependence on coal.*
the Guardian
Lauren Boebert claims Trump’s veto of safe drinking water bill is retaliation
Colorado lawmaker, who pushed for Epstein files release, points to bill’s unanimous passage through US House and Senate
 The persecutor vetoed two bills to fund regional improvements in safety of drinking water, as apparent political retaliation for unrelated lack of submission. One of them was passed unanimously by the House and Senate. It will be interesting to see if his sycophants dare vote to override the veto.
the Guardian
How the climate crisis showed up in Americans’ lives this year: ‘The shift has been swift and stark’
Guardian US readers share how global heating and biodiversity loss affected their lives in ways that don’t always make the headlines
 Americans report how global heating is impacting various aspects of life. No more snow in the winter in Washington, no natural water for 30 miles in the Appalachian Trail. The garden no longer grows well in Sacramento. Butterfly species endangered in Santa Cruz.
the Guardian
Israel to ban dozens of aid agencies from Gaza as 10 nations warn about suffering
Failure of groups including MSF and ActionAid to hand over staff details means they will not be able to operate in Gaza, say Israeli officials
 Israel made an extreme demand - that Gaza aid agencies hand over a lot of personal data about all their staff - and uses this as a pretext to exclude them. The aid organizations thus excluded include ActionAid, International Rescue Committee and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), as well as others.