Saturday, July 6, 2019
New Documentary Presents Toni Morrison in Her Own Words
This report was published on YouTube on July 5.
Skyrocketing Cost of Insulin Pushes Americans to Buy Drug in Canada
This report was published on YouTube on July 5.
Officials Update on California Earthquake
Washington Post: Officials provide updates on the aftermath of the 7.1-magnitude earthquake that hit Southern California on July 5.
Instead of Arresting a Woman Accused of Shoplifting, These NYPD Cops Paid for Her Groceries
This report was published on YouTube on July 5.
The Right and the Left Troll Kamala Harris as ‘a Cop’
Kamala Harris’ record as a prosecutor in California has long troubled the left—a fact Republicans now see as an opportunity as her star begins to rise.
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Source: The Daily Beast
Donald Trump: Loser
By Steven Jonas
If you are going to read just one (or one more) book about Donald Trump and his
character, what drives him, what explains his behavior in all the realms of his
life (at least in the ones of which we are aware), I strongly recommend Commander
in Cheat: How Golf Explains Trump (Hachette Books, 2019) by the golf
writer, Rick Reilly, associated for a long time with Sports Illustrated and
ESPN.
Golf has been an integral part of Trump's life since he was a
youngster, both as a player and later as a golf-course owner. In both realms of golf, Trump is a master
cheat, bully, liar, and tall story teller.
Reilly has many illustrations of Trump's behavior, on the course, in the
club houses, and in the owner's offices/suites.
The book is filled with humor, which makes it an easy read. But of course, the subject is deadly serious
and Reilly is serious about his work as a journalist.
By the way, this Is not a gossip book. It is a work of journalism, filled with personal
observations, confirmation of the stories told by others from well-known
professional golfers, to members of Trump golf clubs, to a variety of amateurs
and entertainment types who have played with him, to caddies, both Trump's and
other's, and double-checking. It is
most revealing about Trump the person, as well as Trump the golfer and Trump
the golf-businessman. And, the humor to
the contrary not-withstanding, it is a scary book, which I think Mr. Reilly
intended it to be.
Mr. Reilly begins the book with a quote from the English author
and humorist
P.G. Wodehouse : "To find a man's true character, play golf with him." While many a famous person in golf played with him, learned his true
character, and still associated their name with his for one reason or another,
one of the most famous names in golf, who associated his own name with a variety
of golfing and non-golfing products, was once asked by Trump to join in a business
venture with him. The man said,
"OK. Let's play a round." After it, he just walked away and never spoke
with Trump again.
Click here for the full article.
'Future Hope' Column: People in Cages on the Border on July 4th
By Ted Glick
Thanks to a lot of people who are working, day after day, to address
the humanitarian crisis on the US southern border caused by Mafioso Don
and those shamefully doing his bidding, the truth about the abysmal,
subhuman conditions both children and adult migrants are experiencing
has exploded, again, into public view over the last week. The pictures
that have come out in just the last couple of days of the severe
overcrowding in rooms and cages are infuriating, even more so when
Racist One tweets: “If Illegal Immigrants are unhappy with the
conditions in the quickly built or refitted detentions centers, just
tell them not to come. All problems solved!”
His game plan is clear: send a message to desperate, brown-skinned,
Spanish-speaking people that your living conditions will be even worse
if you dare to come north seeking a better life.
It’s not like all of this is completely new, but the lengths to which Trump is willing to take his vile racism is new.
How can those of us who support immigrant rights but whose personal
priorities are on other things, other issues, or just on making a living
and raising a family—how can we do more? How can we help to raise such a
massive cry that the anti-immigrant racists are forced to change their
policies?
One answer is what the group Never Again: Jews Against Ice
did several days ago at the immigrant detention center in Elizabeth,
NJ. 36 people were arrested as they blocked the entrance to the
facility.
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Harlem Woman Becomes Oldest Living Person in US at 114
This report was originally broadcast on July 5.
Nollywood in Harlem: 'God Calling' Movie Screening and Discussion at the Schomburg Center
On July 10 at 5 p.m., the cast of God Calling will take part in a screening and discussion about the impact the Nigerian movie industry is having on the world. God Calling is described as a film that pushes perceptions of faith based movies.
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Source: ImageNation
Friday, July 5, 2019
Video of Real Life Heroes: Faith In Humanity Restored
This report was published on YouTube on March 23, 2019.
Welcome to "Feel Good Friday" on From The G-Man. You're invited to take a break from the 24/7 news coverage of Trump by scrolling down the page and reviewing other heartwarming and uplifting news reports.
You and your families have a good and safe weekend.
G-Man
Turning Life Around After Prison: Charles 'Silk' Dunn
This report was published on YouTube on March 18, 2019.
Police Officer Kingery Takes the Git Up Challenge
Officer Kingery from LivePD @CKingery_LPD
Source: ckbball21
The Importance of Reading: Drag Queen Story Hour Offers a Different Kind of Page-Turner
This report was published on YouTube on July 2.
A Memoir of Musical Reverence to A Tribe Called Quest
This report was published on YouTube on July 2.
Video of a 2-Year-Old's Rendition of the National Anthem Went Viral
This report was published on YouTube on July 4.
15-Year-Old Tennis Star Notches 2nd-Round Win at Wimbledon
This report was published on YouTube on July 4.
5-Year-Old Overcomes Fear, Takes Leap Off Diving Board with Dad's Support
This report was published on YouTube on July 3.
Researchers Announce a Breakthrough HIV Cure in Mice
This report was published on YouTube on July 3.
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Amnesty International Condemns U.S. Attacks on Border Journalists and Human Rights Defenders
A new Amnesty International report details a two-year-long attack on human rights defenders, attorneys and journalists working along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Source: The Intercept_
Governor Cuomo Announces First Phase of Shirley Chisholm State Park
This report was published on YouTube on July 2.
Brooklyn, NY - Governor Cuomo announces the opening of the state's
newest and largest public park in New York City, the 407-acre Shirley
Chisholm State Park along the shores of Jamaica Bay.
Deputy Mayor Thompson Shares Vision with New York City Workforce Development Board
This report was published on July 2.
Phil Thompson, Deputy Mayor for Strategic Policy Initiatives, shares his
workforce vision with the New York City Workforce Development Board.
Notorious Debt Collector in Taxi Industry Is Arrested
Anthony J. Medina, who was charged with pretending to be a city law enforcement official to intimidate yellow cabdrivers, was arrested after an investigation in The New York Times.
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Source: The New York Times
Cyclist Killed by Cement Truck and 2 Other Deaths Spur ‘Emergency’
The spate of cyclist deaths drew anguished cries from transportation advocates and undercut a signature policy of the mayor.
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Source: The New York Times
Monday, July 1, 2019
The Atlanta Child Murders: 'The Ku Klux Klan Was Involved'
Daryl Davis, Star of 'Accidental Courtesy', Shares Information
Provided by "Extremely Credible" Police Sources and "Madame X"
Provided by "Extremely Credible" Police Sources and "Madame X"
An Exclusive
By Gary Glennell Toms
In this edition of "The G-Man Interviews", my special guest will share information he obtained about the Atlanta Child Murders over the last 20 years. This is the first time he has spoken publicly about what sources told him, and the revelations will be troubling for many in this country and abroad.
Daryl Davis has obtained unprecedented access to members of the Ku Klux Klan and white supremacist movement for more than two decades. He continues to meet with high-ranking leaders and members from all over the U.S., making him one of the most unique race relations experts and activists in the country.
Davis is an actor, author and lecturer who obtained his Bachelor of Music Degree from Howard University. He's also an accomplished Blues, Rock'n'Roll, Country, and Jazz musician who performs and tours regularly with his own group, the Daryl Davis Band. Davis has worked extensively with the Legendary Blues Band and Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley's Jordanaires, Percy Sledge, and Sam Moore, among others.
As an actor, he has appeared in the critically acclaimed television show "The Wire" and a number of stage plays and movie roles.
Daryl Davis has obtained unprecedented access to members of the Ku Klux Klan and white supremacist movement for more than two decades. He continues to meet with high-ranking leaders and members from all over the U.S., making him one of the most unique race relations experts and activists in the country.
Davis is an actor, author and lecturer who obtained his Bachelor of Music Degree from Howard University. He's also an accomplished Blues, Rock'n'Roll, Country, and Jazz musician who performs and tours regularly with his own group, the Daryl Davis Band. Davis has worked extensively with the Legendary Blues Band and Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley's Jordanaires, Percy Sledge, and Sam Moore, among others.
As an actor, he has appeared in the critically acclaimed television show "The Wire" and a number of stage plays and movie roles.
He has received acclaim for his book, Klan-Destined Relationships, and his work in race relations from CNN, CNBC, Good Morning America, National Public Radio, The Washington Post and other respected media outlets.
In 2016, his ongoing effort to persuade Ku Klux Klan members to leave the organization was chronicled in the award-winning documentary "Accidental Courtesy", which received international acclaim.
The interview was conducted on June 29, 2019.
Correction: During the interview, it was stated that 28 of the murders remain unsolved. However, the actual number is 26. As noted in the report, Wayne Williams was convicted in two of the cases.
Photo credit: daryldavis.com
Note: (July 4, 8:30 AM - EST) From The G-Man has received queries about the book Mr. Davis mentioned in this interview, which is entitled "Long Time Coming". Click here for additional information.
Senator Elizabeth Warren at Rainbow PUSH Coalition Convention
This report was originally broadcast on June 29.
Presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
addressed the Rainbow PUSH Coalition Convention in Chicago. She
discussed racial inequality, education and criminal justice reform.
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New Study on Political Polarization
More in Common’s Stephen Hawkins talks about his group’s new report on
political polarization and the “perception gap” between partisans.
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Source: C-SPAN
After the Debates: Go Bernie and Elizabeth!
'Future Hope' Column
By Ted Glick
I tuned into PBS news last evening, hoping for the best. I wanted to
see how they analyzed the results of the two Democratic Party
Presidential debates in Miami. Friday is when they do their week in
review political analysis with centrist Republican David Brooks and
centrist Democrat Mark Shields.
Personally, I was feeling mixed but generally pretty good about the
debates. The major problem I and many other climate activists had with
them was the relative short shrift given to the climate crisis by the
debate moderators. The issue was there, but both nights it was toward
the end, and it did not receive anywhere near the amount of time or
seriousness devoted to it as compared to other issues, despite very
clear signs, gulp, that we may well be entering climate tipping point
territory [the latest: 114 degrees yesterday in France].
On the other hand my favored candidate, Bernie Sanders, had done
well, as did my second choice, Elizabeth Warren. Overall, much of what
was said by most of the candidates was progressive in orientation, which
is a reflection of what is happening in the country. And Joe Biden did
poorly, which was no surprise but which I was glad to see. The last
thing we need is another Hillary Clinton-type DP centrist to go up
against Trump.
Brooks and Shields, as has been true of other centrist political
analysts, were noticeably upset by the results. Given that they are both
likely Biden supporters, this is understandable. I’ve been thinking
ever since he came into the Presidential race that he was likely going
to self-destruct at some point, and that point may have come much more
quickly than I thought it would.
As people have been commenting, the Joe Biden we saw Thursday night
would be eaten up by Trump. But never fear, centrists and corporate
Democrats, there are alternatives.
Click here for the full article.
Source: tedglick.com
New York City Students Are Fighting for School Integration
This report was published on YouTube on June 29.
Hong Kong Protesters Storm Government Headquarters
Hong Kong protesters stormed the Legislative Council on the anniversary
of the city’s 1997 return to Chinese rule on Monday amid widespread
anger over laws that would allow extraditions to China, plunging the
city deeper into chaos.
A small group, mostly students wearing hard hats and masks, used a metal
trolley, poles and pieces of scaffolding to hack through reinforced
glass and charge at the government compound.
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Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Costs Will Be More Than $7.4B, But No Final Tally Yet
This report was published on YouTube on June 30.
2,000 Cameras Will Be Watching How You Drive in New York City
Will the nation’s largest urban network of speed cameras make the city safer or “one big speed trap?”
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Source: The New York Times
Union Raises Concerns Over NYC Asbestos Removal, Politically Connected Developer
Unionized asbestos workers want to know why a developer hired non-union
workers at a city-owned affordable housing project and why the city
agency in charge did not require the hiring of better-trained workers to
remove asbestos.
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Source: The New York Daily News
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Banning the Gay and Trans Panic Legal Defense on WorldPride Day
On June 30, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law legislation banning the gay and trans panic legal defense (S3293/A2707), fulfilling his pledge to ensure nobody uses this abhorrent legal defense strategy in the State of New York.
The Governor signed the measure, a key component of his 2019 Justice Agenda, on WorldPride and the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising.
The Governor also vowed to double down next legislative session on his campaign to legalize gestational surrogacy, which the Assembly failed to take up this year.
The Governor signed the measure, a key component of his 2019 Justice Agenda, on WorldPride and the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising.
The Governor also vowed to double down next legislative session on his campaign to legalize gestational surrogacy, which the Assembly failed to take up this year.
Source: The Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo