Message to My Readers 072522

 

Well, it has been exactly 3 weeks since my last blog update.  Here is another update of this blog.

This time it is 67 pages of links to the news covering the last 3 weeks.  They appear in the categories listed below, including Veterans, Criminal Justice and Racism and Ageism and other discrimination, Economics and Coronavirus, Economics and Corruption and Healthcare and Education, Ecology and Pollution and Climate Change, Politics and Coronavirus, Politics, Terrorism, Military, and General and Miscellaneous.   Don’t forget to click on the items in the column on the right to open the pages for those categories.  Then, click on the link to each article for details pertaining to that headline.

Regarding the coronavirus pandemic, in the past three weeks there have been 20 million new cases in the world, 41 thousand new deaths in the world, 2.6 million new cases in the U.S.A., 8.6 thousand new deaths in the U.S.A., 55 thousand new cases in Pennsylvania, 296 new deaths in Pennsylvania, 7 thousand new cases in Philadelphia, and 27 new deaths in Philadelphia.  During this past three weeks, almost all the deaths were among the unvaccinated; there were almost no deaths among people who were vaccinated.  The cumulative totals for each of these categories since the beginning of the pandemic are now as follows: 575,430,224; 6,403,511; 92,194,892; 1,051,996; 3,061,287; 46,062; 342,727; and 5,200.            

During the next few months, we will continue to contend with the variants and subvariants of the coronavirus.  While the virus continues to mutate we must remain vigilant.  Until the deaths are down to, and remain at, zero for several days, we should not become too relaxed about wearing face masks and being fully vaccinated and boosted.  Everyone all ages should be fully vaccinated and boosted.  For more info on Covid-19 in Pennsylvania, see:  

https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx  

Most of the coverage of coronavirus can be found in “Economics and Coronavirus” and/or “Politics and Coronavirus” related links in this update.

Monkeypox is a new virus (for the U.S.A.) that is not as contagious or as lethal as coronavirus that is now gaining a foothold in the U.S.A.  This is another good reason for practicing good infectious disease protocols.

The war of resistance by Ukraine against the Russian invasion about 152 days ago continues on.  Ukraine, with financial and material assistance from various other nations, including the U.S., has been able to repel many Russian initiatives.  However, Russia is ruthlessly destroying much of the infrastructure in the Eastern part of Ukraine and Ukraine is losing many soldiers each day.  Three American foreign legionnaires have been captured.  Most of the coverage of the Russian war against Ukraine can be found in “Terrorism” related links in this update.

The world is in a great struggle to determine if the dominant form of government will be authoritarianism or democracy.  Even here in the United States, long known as the world’s beacon of democracy, there is a question about whether democracy can survive without another civil war.      

We must continue to resist tyranny, fascism, authoritarianism, racism, sexism, misogyny, xenophobia, etc.  The three impurities of life are avarice, anger, and ignorance.  What others need from us is respect, kindness, and love.  The more respect, kindness, and love that we give to others, the more respect, kindness, and love we get in our lives and the better we feel about ourselves.  The 7.9 billion human beings on planet earth need to cooperate more with each other and compete less with each other.  They need to learn how to equitably and sustainably share the resources of the earth with each other and with all other species on planet earth.

Peace and love to all.  Feedback is welcome.  My contact information is:

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Veterans related links 072522

 

H.R.303 - Retired Pay Restoration Act.  01/13/2021 - Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  03/08/2021 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/303

 

H.R.333 - Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act.  01/15/2021 - Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  03/08/2021 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/333

 

H.R.1282 - Major Richard Star Act.  02/24/2021 - Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  04/12/2021 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1282

 

H.R.2214 - Military Retiree Survivor Comfort Act.  03/26/2021 - Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2214

 

H.R. 2724 - the VA Peer Support Enhancement for MST Survivors Act.  04/21/2021 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  07/14/2021 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. 05/18/2022 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 – 0.  05/19/2022 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2724

 

H.R.3950, the Veterans Medical Legal Partnerships Act.  06/16/2021 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 05/17/2022 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3950

 

H.R.3967 - Honoring our PACT Act of 2022.  06/17/2021 - Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services.  06/22/2021 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.  03/03/2022 - On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 256 – 174.  03/03/2022 - Received in the Senate.  05/24/2022 - Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar.  06/07/2022 - Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 12.  06/16/2022 - Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 14.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3967

 

Maloney Applauds Passage of the Honoring our PACT Act: Ensures All Toxic-Exposed Veterans Can Get the Care and Benefits They’ve Earned

https://maloney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/maloney-applauds-passage-of-the-honoring-our-pact-act#:~:text=Maloney%20Applauds%20Passage,Benefits%20They%E2%80%99ve%20Earned

 

Rep. Luria Speaks on House Floor in Favor of PACT Act - Jul 13, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7QG12jFXXw

 

Press Releases

https://luria.house.gov/media/press-releases

 

CHAIRMAN TAKANO ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF HIS HONORING OUR PACT ACT: “Once more, the House of Representatives has made clear to America's veterans how much we value their service and sacrifice.” Background: The House amendment to S. 3373, would rename the bill the “Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022,” remove the text of the underlying bill and insert the text of the Senate-passed version of H.R. 3967 minus one specific clause. That clause, in Title IX, specifically Sec. 902(e), relates to the tax treatment of income derived from contract buyouts of health care professionals as authorized by Sec. 902 of the bill. The Honoring our Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxics Act Of 2021 Or Honoring Our PACT Act is legislation authored by Chairman Mark Takano that will finally treat toxic exposure as a cost of war by addressing the full range of issues impacting toxic-exposed veterans including access to earned benefits and healthcare through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Chairman Takano’s legislation passed the House earlier this year with a bipartisan vote of 256-174 and has the strong support of 42 Veterans Service Organizations, Speaker Pelosi, Majority Leader Schumer, the Biden-Harris Administration, and advocates Jon Stewart and John Feal. The Senate passed an amended version of the bill with a vote of 84-14.

https://veterans.house.gov/news/press-releases/chairman-takano-on-house-passage-of-his-honoring-our-pact-act

 

This week in Congress: Military toxic exposure legislation nears the finish line (again)

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2022/07/18/this-week-in-congress-military-toxic-exposure-legislation-nears-the-finish-line-again/

 

H.R. 5738 - the Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act.  10/26/2021 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  11/02/2021 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  05/18/2022 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 – 0.  05/19/2022 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5738

 

H.R. 6052 - the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General Training Act.  11/18/2021 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  12/07/2021 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.  05/18/2022 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 – 11.  05/19/2022 - Received in the Senate.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6052

 

H.R. 6064 - a bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for a review of examinations to individuals who submit claims for compensation for mental and physical conditions linked to military sexual trauma.  11/19/2021 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  12/13/2021 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.  05/18/2022 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 – 2.  05/19/2022 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6064

 

H.R.6411 - STRONG Veterans Act of 2022.  01/18/2022 -  Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  01/20/2022 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  06/23/2022 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.  

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6411

 

H.R. 6961 - the Dignity for MST Survivors Act.  03/07/2022 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  03/28/2022 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.  05/18/2022 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 – 12.  05/19/2022 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6961

 

H.R. 7335 - the MST Claims Coordination Act.  03/31/2022 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  04/05/2022 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.  05/18/2022 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 – 0.  05/19/2022 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7335

 

S.344 - Major Richard Star Act.  02/22/2021 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  03/17/2021 - Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/344

 

S.1144 - Protect Funding for Women's Health Care Act. 

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1144

 

S. 2102 - The Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas SERVICE Act – named after Marine Corps Officer Kate Thomas, who served near a burn pit in Iraq and died of breast cancer – expands eligibility for VA mammography screening to veterans who served in locations associated with toxic exposures. (P.L. 117-133)  Signed into law by the President on June 7, 2022.  DAV supported this bill. 

 

S. 2533 - The Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options for Veterans Act (MAMMO Act) strengthens and expands access to high-quality breast cancer screenings and life-saving cancer care for veterans nationwide. (P.L. 117-135)  Signed into law by the President on June 7, 2022.  DAV supported this bill. 

 

S. 2687 - The Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act gives the VA’s Office of Inspector General the authority to subpoena witnesses as necessary to carry out the duties of the office. (P.L. 117-136)  Signed into law by the President on June 7, 2022.  DAV supported this bill. 

 

S. 2798 - The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) Extension Act extends a program that compensates individuals who were exposed to radiation from atomic weapons testing, or uranium mining or processing, and who subsequently developed specified cancers or other medical conditions. (P.L. 117-139)  Signed into law by the President on June 7, 2022.  DAV supported this bill. 

 

S.3017 - Veterans Dental Care Eligibility Expansion and Enhancement Act.  10/20/2021 - Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3017

 

S.3372 - A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to strengthen benefits for children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida, and for other purposes.  12/09/2021 - Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  07/13/2022 - Committee Hearings held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3372

 

S.3373 - Protecting Our Gold Star Families Education Act.  12/09/2021 - Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.  02/17/2022 - Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.  02/18/2022 - Received in the House.  07/13/2022 - On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 342 – 88.  07/14/2022 - Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3373

 

S. 3373 - Protecting Our Gold Star Families Education Act [Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022]

https://rules.house.gov/bill/117/s-3373

 

S.3548 - Veterans Hearing Benefits Act of 2022.  02/01/2022 - Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  07/13/2022 - Committee Hearings held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3548

 

S.3606 - A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the requirement to specify an effective period of transfer of Post-9/11 educational assistance to a dependent, and for other purposes. 02/09/2022 - Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  07/13/2022 - Committee Hearings held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3606

 

S.3994 - Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act of 2022.  04/05/2022 - Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  07/13/2022 - Committee Hearings held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3994

 

S.4082 - A bill to prohibit the use by the Department of Veterans Affairs of funds to provide emergency assistance at the southern border of the United States resulting from the repeal of certain public health orders, and for other purposes.  04/26/2022 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4082

 

S.4141 - A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs an Advisory Committee on United States Outlying Areas and Freely Associated States, and for other purposes.  05/04/2022 - Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  07/13/2022 - Committee Hearings held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4141

 

S.4208 - Improving Access to the VA Home Loan Act of 2022.  05/12/2022 - Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  07/13/2022 – Committee Hearings held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4208

 

S.4223 - Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2022.  05/16/2022 - Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  07/13/2022 - Committee Hearings held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4223

 

S.4308 - Veterans Marriage Recognition Act of 2022.  05/25/2022 - Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  07/13/2022 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4308

 

S.4319 - Informing VETS Act of 2022.  05/26/2022 - Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. 07/13/2022 - Committee Hearings held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4319

 

S.4458 - Ensuring the Best Schools for Veterans Act of 2022.  06/23/2022 - Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.  07/13/2022 - Committee hearings held.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4458

 

S. 4809 - The Veterans Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration and Recovery Act gives VA the authority to restore important education benefits to veterans who were unable to complete a course or program as a result of the closure of an educational institution or the disapproval of a program by the state approving agency or the VA. (P.L. 117-138)  Signed into law by the President on June 7, 2022.  DAV supported this bill. 

 

God Bless America - The Deer Hunter (8/8) Movie CLIP (1978) HD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nwl4xV6wuRI

 

50 Years Later, Four Vietnam Vets Awarded Medals of Honor in White House Ceremony

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2022/07/05/50-years-later-four-vietnam-vets-awarded-medals-of-honor-white-house-ceremony.html

 

Biden awards Medal of Honor to 4 soldiers for Vietnam War heroism

https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2022/07/05/biden-awards-medal-of-honor-to-4-soldiers-for-vietnam-heroism/

 

State Lawmakers Have Taken Action To Help Veterans, And Congress Is Seeking To Follow Suit

https://www.forbes.com/sites/patrickgleason/2022/07/05/state-lawmakers-have-taken-action-to-help-veterans--congress-is-seeking-to-follow-suit/

 

VR5 | VA Health and Benefits Mobile Application - Jul 6, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lb2Hy_THbY

 

Bradford Freeman, Last ‘Band of Brothers’ Survivor, Has Died

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2022/07/06/bradford-freeman-last-band-of-brothers-survivor-has-died.html

 

These Resorts and Hotels Are Just for Veterans and Military Members

https://www.military.com/travel/these-resorts-and-hotels-are-just-veterans-and-military-members.html

 

‘Shining’ actor Joe Turkel, a WWII Army veteran, dead at 94

https://www.stripes.com/veterans/obituaries/2022-07-04/joe-turkel-actor-veteran-dies-6546828.html

 

Military identifies World War II Army Air Force soldier from Ohio

https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/military-identifies-wwii-army-air-force-soldier-from-ohio/

 

Army Veteran Joe Turkel Played Some of Hollywood's Most Memorable Supporting Roles

https://www.military.com/off-duty/movies/2022/07/06/army-veteran-joe-turkel-played-some-of-hollywoods-most-memorable-supporting-roles.html

 

Decades After WWII, Chinese-American Vet Gets Congressional Gold Medal for His Army Service

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2022/07/06/decades-after-wwii-chinese-american-vet-gets-congressional-gold-medal-his-army-service.html

 

Retired General Suspended After Tweet Critical of Jill Biden

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2022/07/10/retired-general-suspended-after-tweet-critical-of-jill-biden.html

 

Obituary for PDC Donald Feldman

https://mcgfuneral.com/tribute/details/273533/Donald-Feldman/obituary.html#tribute-start

 

Were you Exposed to Toxic Water at Camp LeJeune?

https://yourcamplejeunejustice.com/

 

Veterans compete at 2022 National Veterans Golden Age Games

https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5806

 

Veterans view healthy kitchen videos from home

https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/105055/veterans-view-healthy-kitchen-videos-from-home/

 

#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Elvin Benton

https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/105455/veteranoftheday-army-veteran-elvin-benton/

 

Treatment for menopause symptoms available at VA

https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/105014/treatment-for-menopause-symptoms-available-at-va/

 

Setting the “pace” with leadless pacemaker

https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/104982/setting-the-pace-with-leadless-pacemaker/

 

Live Whole Health #128: Connecting mind and body, session 4

https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/105267/live-whole-health-128-connecting-mind-and-body-session-4/

 

Innovation revolutionary: Diversity and inclusion at the point of care

https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/104623/innovation-revolutionary-diversity-and-inclusion-at-the-point-of-care/

 

Innovation Revolutionary: Beta Lactam assessments saving lives

https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/104095/innovation-revolutionary-beta-lactam-assessments-saving-lives/

 

SFC Heath Robinson HONORING OUR PACT ACT

https://www.veterans.senate.gov/services/files/586BCA74-CB27-4918-B258-77F5F123AA5B

 

Agricultural resources available to Veterans

https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/105491/agricultural-resources-available-to-veterans/

 

SBA Hour with Veterans

https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/47523/

 

Virtual Franchise Conference

https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/47408/

 

Budgeting & Emergency Savings

https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/46178/

 

Get Hired Workshop

https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/47500/

 

Creating Calmness

https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/47522/

 

WHOLE HEALTH: INFORMATION FOR VETERANS - BIOFEEDBACK

https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTH/Veteran-Handouts/docs/Biofeedback-Final508-07-12-2018.pdf

 

93rd Transportation Company

https://museum.vhpa.org/trans/93/93trans.shtml

 

On 15 December 1961 the 93rd Transportation Company (Helicopter) departed the continental United States relocating to the Republic of South Viet Nam to provide Aerial Transportation for the armed forces of the Republic of South Viet Nam (ARVN).

https://www.patchquartermaster.com/121st_AHC_SOC_Trang_Tigers_Unit_Patch_p/aahc121up1.htm

 

The New Electronic Health Record’s Unknown Queue Caused Multiple Events of Patient Harm

https://www.va.gov/oig/publications/report-summary.asp?id=5170

 

Senior Staff Gave Inaccurate Information to OIG Reviewers of Electronic Health Record Training

https://www.va.gov/oig/publications/report-summary.asp?id=5171

 

Former Chief Of Cardiology At Palo Alto Va Hospital Sentenced To Prison For Sexual Battery Of Subordinate Doctor

https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndca/pr/former-chief-cardiology-palo-alto-va-hospital-sentenced-prison-sexual-battery

 

Rhode Island Woman to Admit to Falsifying Military Service; False Use of Military Medals; Identity Theft; and Fraudulently Collecting More Than $250,000 in Veteran Benefits and Charitable Contributions

https://www.justice.gov/usao-ri/pr/rhode-island-woman-admit-falsifying-military-service-false-use-military-medals-identity

 

More charges filed in fraud and kickback scheme

https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdtx/pr/more-charges-filed-fraud-and-kickback-scheme

 

Des Moines Man Sentenced to 27 Months in Prison for Criminal HIPAA Violations

https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdia/pr/des-moines-man-sentenced-27-months-prison-criminal-hipaa-violations

 

Fifteen Texas Doctors Agree to Pay over $2.8 Million to Settle Kickback Allegations: Total of Thirty-Three Texas Doctors Have Settled Related Healthcare Fraud Allegations

https://www.justice.gov/usao-edtx/pr/fifteen-texas-doctors-agree-pay-over-28-million-settle-kickback-allegations

 

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of Veterans Integrated Service Network 5: VA Capitol Health Care Network in Linthicum, Maryland

https://www.va.gov/oig/publications/report-summary.asp?id=5172

 

Hearing to Consider Pending Legislation on July 13, 2022

https://www.veterans.senate.gov/2022/7/hearing-to-consider-pending-legislation

 

FOR ALL VETERANS - RAO Bulletin July 15, 2022

https://veteraninformationlinksasa.com/emos-rao.html

 

Our PACT with you: How VA is improving recruitment, retention

https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/105246/our-pact-with-you-how-va-is-improving-recruitment-retention/

 

#VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Richard O’Kane

https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/105433/veteranoftheday-navy-veteran-richard-okane/

 

Ja-renna Floyd Post 8100 MO - Jul 17, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N5uPeGYDNY

 

Donald Dahlin Post 2974 SD - Jul 17, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvCZsIi1G5Y

 

Tommy Nicholson Post 1335 OK - Jul 17, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV7PztmOQjE

 

Douglas Brinker Post 423 MI part 1 - Jul 18, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbGa_-e544o

 

Douglas Brinker Post 423 MI Part 2 - Jul 18, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41MIm3MAUf8

 

Tammy Johnson Post 5162 AL State Commander - Jul 19, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r97YBHHuyfE

 

Mike Milam Post 6069 OH Judge Advocate - Jul 19, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hrKeIxO_1k

 

123rd VFW National Convention Patriotic Rally - Jul 19, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7j5ppIoPSc

 

123rd VFW National Convention

https://www.vfw.org/convention

 

Million Veteran Program (MVP)

https://www.research.va.gov/mvp/

 

Women veterans are encouraged to participate in the MVP as they are often underrepresented in biomedical research which can leave gender-specific health questions unanswered. By contributing a blood sample to the biobank, veterans may help ensure that the research is more comprehensive.

https://www.mvp.va.gov/pwa/

 

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced that returning home for burial with full military honors is -- Marine Reserve Cpl. Jack S. Brown, 22, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, was a member of Company G, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, which was part of the invasion force of the island of Saipan in a larger operation to secure the Mariana Islands. On July 8, 1944, he was reported as killed in action, and posthumously awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Following the war, his remains were declared non-recoverable. He will be buried in Norfolk, Virginia, on Aug. 13, 2022. Read about Brown.

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/News-Releases/PressReleaseArticleView/Article/3032501/marine-accounted-for-from-world-war-ii-brown-j/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced that returning home for burial with full military honors is -- Navy Fireman 1st Class Beoin H. Corzatt, 24, Arcanum, Ohio, was assigned to the battleship USS Oklahoma, which was moored at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, when the ship was attacked by Japanese aircraft on Dec. 7, 1941. The USS Oklahoma sustained multiple torpedo hits, which caused it to quickly capsize. The attack on the ship resulted in the deaths of 429 crewmen, including Corzatt. He will be buried at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) in Honolulu, on Sep. 21, 2022. Read about Corzatt.

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/News-Releases/PressReleaseArticleView/Article/2484032/uss-oklahoma-sailor-accounted-for-from-world-war-ii-corzatt-b/

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced that returning home for burial with full military honors is -- Army Air Forces Sgt. Herald R. Boyd, 25, was assigned to 350th Bombardment Squadron, 100th Bombardment Group, 8th Air Force. On Feb. 3, 1945, the B-17G Flying Fortress bomber on which Boyd was serving as a gunner crashed when it was struck by a ground rocket during a bombing mission in Berlin. Boyd’s body was not recovered, but one of the surviving crew members confirmed that he had been killed in the crash. The War Department issued a report of death on Jan. 12, 1946. Interment services are pending. Read about Boyd.

https://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/News-Releases/PressReleaseArticleView/Article/3091197/airman-accounted-for-from-world-war-ii-boyd-h/

 

Inadequate Acceptance of Supplies and Services at Regional Procurement Office West Resulted in $12.8 Million in Questioned Costs

https://www.va.gov/oig/publications/report-summary.asp?id=5176

 

Born on the Fourth of July Once More: Listening to Ron Kovic accept the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Progressive Democrats of the Santa Monica Mountains 10 years ago was one of those moving experiences that jumps up at you unexpectedly.

https://hollywoodprogressive.com/celebrities/born-fourth-july

 

STATEMENT OF DEPUTY INSPECTOR GENERAL DAVID CASE, OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, BEFORE THE U.S. SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS

HEARING ON THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD

MODERNIZATION PROGRAM

https://www.va.gov/oig/pubs/statements/VAOIG-statement-20220720-case.pdf

 

How a Church Allegedly Scammed Millions in VA Money from Vets

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2022/07/19/how-church-allegedly-scammed-millions-va-money-vets.html?ESRC=navy-a_220720.nl

 

VA overhauls patient wait time website, but not policies on other medical options

https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2022/07/19/va-overhauls-patient-wait-time-website-but-not-policies-on-other-medical-options/

 

Veterans Forced Out for Being Gay Are Still Waiting for VA Benefits

https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2022-07-19/veterans-gay-va-benefits-6700216.html

 

Obituary for William J. Volz, 1939 - 2022

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/legacy/obituary.aspx

 

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988

 

Patient advocate Longoria: Helping Veterans “any way I can”

https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/105605/patient-advocate-longoria-helping-veterans-any-way-i-can/

 

Genetic testing may benefit patients with depression

https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/105624/genetic-testing-may-benefit-patients-with-depression/

 

Inform Diagnostics Agreed to Pay $16 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations of Medically Unnecessary Tests

https://www.va.gov/oig/publications/press-releases.asp

 

America250: Air Force Veteran Tom Skerritt

https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/98741/america250-air-force-veteran-tom-skerritt/

 

Gene Roddenberry: Creator of Star Trek

https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/105640/gene-roddenberry-creator-of-star-trek/

 

#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran William E. Vicars

https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/105627/veteranoftheday-army-veteran-william-e-vicars/

 

Salisbury VA expands sleep study capacity

https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/105695/salisbury-va-expands-sleep-study-capacity/

 

The Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP) offers education and training for high-demand jobs to Veterans who are unemployed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Keep reading to find out if you’re eligible and how to apply.

https://www.va.gov/education/other-va-education-benefits/veteran-rapid-retraining-assistance/

 

Are you looking for more than a job? Serve New Yorkers at one of 80+ city agencies. Build a fulfilling career and go to work with purpose every day. Let DCAS help you find your calling—in education, health & social services, law enforcement, IT, engineering, and more!  Job Security. Great Benefits. A Rewarding Mission.  Tuesday, August 9, 2022, 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.  Zoom Meeting.  To register, please visit: https://bit.ly/Aug9CWV .  For more information, please contact: Ana Claudio, VA Center for Women Veterans Global Outreach Manager.  Ana.Claudio@va.gov .  If you require accommodation to attend this webinar, please contact the DCAS Office of Citywide Recruitment at citywiderecruitment@dcas.nyc.gov . 

www.nyc.gov/dcas

 

DAV Magazine JULY/AUGUST 2022

https://www.dav.org/wp-content/uploads/Mag_2022_JulAug.pdf

 

VA secretary authorizes commission to search for benefits undersecretary, names interim

https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2022-07-20/veterans-affairs-benefits-health-care-6712837.html

 

After a 5-year wait, VA gets a new top medical leader

https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2022/07/21/after-a-5-year-wait-va-gets-a-new-top-medical-leader/

 

Cost of VA's new electronic health record system could triple to more than $50 billion; launch at Boise facility delayed

https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2022-07-21/veteran-affairs-electronic-health-records-6724241.html

 

VA Vows to Modernize Its Health Care Network Even After Congress Moves to Defund Its Overhaul Plan: Secretary says the department will not start from scratch as it makes decisions on the future of its health care system, but instead will update data lawmakers criticized as flawed.

https://www.govexec.com/management/2022/07/va-modernize-health-care-network-congress-defund-overhaul-plan/374793/

 

VA Secretary Denis McDonough statement on confirmation of Under Secretary for Health and other personnel updates

https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5810

 

Hot Weather Safety for Older Adults

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/hot-weather-safety-older-adults

 

The National Vietnam War Museum

https://www.nationalvnwarmuseum.org/

 

The First Battle of Vietnam | The Battle of la Drang | Veteran Stories - May 27, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKtWX9TDFYc

 

LZ Sitting Duck by John Arsenault

https://vvabooks.wordpress.com/2022/07/08/lz-sitting-duck-by-john-arsenault/

 

#VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Forces Veteran Neel E. Kearby

https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/105445/veteranoftheday-army-air-forces-veteran-neel-e-kearby/

 

Alabama teen first student with autism in VA youth program

https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/105546/alabama-teen-first-student-with-autism-in-va-youth-program/

 

Celebrate Hire a Veteran Day with a new VA career

https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/105257/celebrate-hire-a-veteran-day-with-a-new-va-career/

 

Ozark community partners help Veterans heal through cooking classes

https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/105551/ozark-community-partners-help-veterans-heal-through-cooking-classes/

 

#VeteranOfTheDay Army Air Forces Veteran Ralph Parr

https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/105463/veteranoftheday-army-air-forces-veteran-ralph-parr/

Criminal Justice and Racism and Ageism and other discrimination related links 072522

 

What if white people led the charge to end racism? | Dwinita Mosby Tyler | TEDxMileHigh - Jan 30, 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQSW5SFBsOg

 

The Most Intense Heartfelt Description Of Racism I Ever Filmed - Jun 17, 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXUFiXeNZV4 

 

The lie that invented racism | John Biewen - Nov 1, 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIZDtqWX6Fk

 

What white people can do to move race conversations forward | Caprice Hollins | TEDxSeattle - Dec 18, 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iknxhxEn1o

 

The Exorcists Who Are Battling Black Lives Matter: Across the country, right-wing Catholic clerics are weaponizing their rites to own the libs.

https://newrepublic.com/article/162490/religious-right-exorcists-against-black-lives-matter

 

Did This Cop Really Overdose on Fentanyl? - Aug 10, 2021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFO3Q1uXXTA

 

Her Family Were Racists. She Reveals What They Were So Afraid Of - Feb 5, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhQIC4n6wB8

 

Taking Responsibility For Systemic Racism | The Problem With Jon Stewart | Apple TV+ - Mar 28, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cmnwbGmu7w

 

A Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival

https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/

 

How Gayness Changed During My Lifetime: When I came out, I steeled myself to join a minority—only to find that my identity had become a marketing niche.

https://www.thenation.com/article/society/gay-aids-sexuality-marketing/

 

When Massachusetts Representative Barney Frank Came Out: An excerpt from Smahtguy, a graphic biography.

https://www.thenation.com/article/society/smahtguy-barney-frank-gay/

 

How to Fight Decades of Environmental Racism: The NRDC’s new head of justice and equity talks about what environmental justice means, and how community power-building is essential to that work.

https://www.thenation.com/article/environment/melissa-lin-perrella-nrdc/

 

Mormon Historians Shed Light On Sept. 11, 1857

https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94509868

 

Inside the ‘Chitlin Circuit,’ a Jim Crow-Era Safe Space for Black Performers: It’s where legends like Tina Turner and Ray Charles launched their careers.

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/chitlin-circuit

 

Racial inequities in vaccination are emerging again, this time among Philly’s elementary-age kids: From vaccines for kids to COVID treatments, old inequalities appear to be reasserting themselves.

https://www.inquirer.com/news/civid-equity-access-vaccine-treatment-philadelphia-paxlovid-children-20220705.html

 

Profiled & Gunned Down: Protests in Akron After Police Shot Unarmed Jayland Walker 60+ Times - Jul 5, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_vxT--e3VQ

 

"Children of the KKK": White Supremacist Patriot Front Marches Through Boston, Attacks Black Artist - Jul 6, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emRRnattCsk

 

How the Highland Park shooter destroyed a Russian Jewish family’s American dream: Irina McCarthy, a Jewish Russian emigre, was killed along with her husband, Kevin. They leave behind two-year-old Aiden.

https://forward.com/news/509294/irina-mccarthy-jewish-died-shooting-highland-park-fourth-of-july-parade/

 

Investigator: DNA could identify 2 Tulsa massacre victims.  Investigators seeking to identify victims of the Tulsa Race Massacre have found enough usable DNA for testing on two of the 14 sets of remains removed from a local cemetery a year ago

https://www.wfmz.com/news/investigator-dna-could-identify-2-tulsa-massacre-victims/article_2d96f675-f0dc-5410-8fd0-e2593758f97d.html

 

TWO SETS OF VIABLE DNA FOUND AT POTENTIAL TULSA RACE MASSACRE BURIAL SITE

https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2022/06/22/two-sets-of-viable-dna-found-at-potential-tulsa-race-massacre-burial-site/

 

ILLINOIS CITY ISSUES 25K IN HOUSING-BASED REPARATIONS

https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2022/06/23/illinois-city-issues-25k-in-housing-based-reparations/

 

ATLANTA STEM EDUCATOR RECEIVES 2022 PRESIDENTIAL AWARD

https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2022/06/22/atlanta-stem-educator-receives-2022-presidential-award/

 

GEORGIA POLL WORKERS SAY THEY FEAR FOR THEIR SAFETY AFTER TRUMP’S ELECTION LIE

https://theblackwallsttimes.com/2022/06/22/georgia-poll-workers-say-they-fear-for-their-safety-after-trumps-election-lie/

 

Brittney Griner begs Biden not to ‘forget’ her, to get her out of Russia

https://nypost.com/2022/07/04/in-letter-brittney-griner-begs-biden-to-get-her-out-of-russia/

 

Pennsylvania Man Carrying Submachine Gun Reportedly Follows Black Man Around a Store, Asks Him If He Wants To See How It Works. Now He’s Charged with Ethnic Intimidation.

https://atlantablackstar.com/2022/07/03/pennsylvania-man-carrying-submachine-gun-reportedly-follows-black-man-around-a-store-asks-him-if-he-wants-to-see-how-it-works-now-hes-charged-with-ethnic-intimidation/

 

BODYCAM FOOTAGE OF POLICE KILLING JAYLAND WALKER RELEASED

https://www.blackenterprise.com/bodycam-footage-of-police-killing-jayland-walker-released/

 

Hate crimes on the rise in Humboldt County in 2021

https://www.times-standard.com/2022/07/05/hate-crimes-on-the-rise-in-humboldt-county-in-2021/

 

DCAPAFF Announces 2022 Opening Night and Closing Films

https://www.apafilm.org/blog/2022-opening-night-closing-films

 

Four Films to See at Next Week’s DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival: Festival director Melissa Bisagni on the films she's most excited about.

https://www.washingtonian.com/2022/07/08/four-films-to-see-at-next-weeks-dc-asian-pacific-american-film-festival/

 

Crossings TRAILER - Sep 27, 2021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKmkd2XAWRs

 

Why did ‘Women Cross DMZ’ in Korea?

https://www.brookings.edu/blog/up-front/2015/06/03/why-did-women-cross-dmz-in-korea/

 

Grandfather Witnesses Granddaughter Get Shot by Police, Calls for Officer's Arrest: Jada Johnson was having a suicidal meltdown when North Carolina officers shot her.

https://www.theroot.com/grandfather-witnesses-granddaughter-get-shot-by-police-1849148627

 

Inside America’s Premier Black Rodeo, A Celebration of Cowboy Culture: A photographer captures perseverance and pride over a decade of the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo.

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/black-cowboy-rodeo-oakland

 

Becoming a Foster Parent

https://www.benefits.gov/news/article/454

 

Education and Job Training Resources for American Indian and Alaska Natives

https://www.benefits.gov/news/article/452

 

Philadelphia has created its first historic district designated to recognize Black history: The Christian Street/Black Doctors Row Historic District stretches for six blocks in the Graduate Hospital neighborhood.

https://www.inquirer.com/real-estate/housing/historic-black-district-philadelphia-doctors-row-christian-street-20220708.html

 

The Liberating Truth About Juneteenth: As we celebrate Juneteenth, let’s remember exactly what we are celebrating, and why.

https://www.aclu.org/news/civil-liberties/the-liberating-truth-about-juneteenth

 

Peaceful Posse is a youth program where students meet approximately once per week to talk about their feelings about life, school, family, stressors, the media, identity, daily challenges, coping tips, and how to respond to various scenarios that come up. Peaceful Posse groups tend to meet with either all boys or all girls. PSR has run Peaceful Posse groups since 1995.

https://www.psrpa.org/peaceful-posse

 

The CIO Was One of the Most Successful Anti-Racism Movements in U.S. History: How industrial unionism laid the groundwork for today’s anti-racist struggles.

https://inthesetimes.com/article/cio-anti-racism-civil-rights-industrial-unions-workers-organizing-black-lives-matter

 

'100% targeted:' 2 men fatally shot during funeral procession in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania

The funeral was being held for the victim of a homicide in Philadelphia, police said.

https://6abc.com/ambush-shooting-2-men-shot-upper-darby-funeral-procession/12032800/

 

Five accused of trying to silence China critics in US: Alleged campaign involved stalking via GPS and hidden cameras, fake interviews, confidential government data

https://www.theregister.com/2022/07/07/five_indicted_china_usa/

 

In 1871, the US almost acquired the Dominican Republic. President Ulysses S. Grant hoped that 'the entire colored population of the United States' would move to the island.

https://news.yahoo.com/1871-us-almost-acquired-dominican-135435379.html

 

The majority of people in solitary are Black. Philly forefathers designed it that way.  Three takeaways from A More Perfect Union’s latest report.

https://www.inquirer.com/news/more-perfect-union-solitary-confinement-mental-health-racism-20220609.html

 

WHEN THE WATER BREAKS: America’s maternal mortality crisis traces back to Philadelphia, home to the nation’s first delivery wards. From the start, Black people received unequal treatment and were exploited for science.

https://www.inquirer.com/news/inq2/more-perfect-union-maternal-morbidity-philadelphia-medicine-history-racism-20220712.html

 

659 women have been shot in Philadelphia since 2020. And rising gun violence is taking a toll on pregnant women.  Rising Philly gun violence takes a deadly toll on pregnant women of color.

https://www.inquirer.com/news/shooting-gun-pregnant-women-philadelphia-20220712.html

 

Bullying, Shaming, and Legislating Against LGBTQ People Are on the Rise: The right is again firing up a sex and gender panic.

https://www.thenation.com/article/society/lgbtq-christopher-rufo-pride/

 

Black gun owners have mixed feelings about the Supreme Court's concealed-carry ruling

https://www.npr.org/2022/07/13/1110570938/black-gun-owners-supreme-court-concealed-carry-new-york

 

Federal prosecutor: Dentist confessed to wife’s safari death

https://federalnewsnetwork.com/u-s-news/2022/07/federal-prosecutor-dentist-confessed-to-wifes-safari-death/

 

A Hero’s Journey from War to Peace

https://truewestmagazine.com/article/a-heros-journey-from-war-to-peace/

 

THE UNTOLD TRUTH OF THE TEXAS RANGERS

https://www.grunge.com/928888/the-untold-truth-of-the-texas-rangers/

 

Ancient DNA adds to evidence for Native Americans' east Asian ancestry: Genetic analysis of a woman’s skull from 14,000 years ago found in south-west China suggests she was related to an ancient population that migrated to North America from east Asia

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2328757-ancient-dna-adds-to-evidence-for-native-americans-east-asian-ancestry/

 

Ancient DNA adds to evidence for Native Americans' east Asian ancestry

https://gaatimes.com/ancient-dna-adds-to-evidence-for-native-americans-east-asian-ancestry/

 

Fast food worker arrested after customer finds bag of methamphetamine in their order: Bryan Francis was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance

https://abcnews.go.com/US/fast-food-worker-arrested-customer-finds-bag-methamphetamine/story

 

FORMER COP MICHAEL COX, ONCE BEATEN BY COLLEAGUES, NAMED BOSTON POLICE COMMISSIONER

https://www.blackenterprise.com/michael-cox-who-was-once-beaten-by-his-own-collegues-is-named-boston-police-commissioner/

 

Antisemitic Nationalists Killed Germany’s Jewish FM. His Mom Forgave Them: Walther Rathenau, one of Germany's wealthiest and most powerful men, was gunned down by radicals in 1922 and mourned by millions. A moving and timeless letter from his mother was read at the murderer's trial.

https://blog.nli.org.il/en/lbh-walther-rathenau/

 

Delaware Officer Who Dragged Black Teenage Girl on Her Stomach Got off: The Justice Department said the girl was dragged along the floor for nearly 50 feet.

https://www.theroot.com/delaware-officer-who-dragged-black-teenage-girl-on-her-1849182390

 

In Small-Town Georgia, A Broken Taillight Can Lead to Spiraling Debt

https://inthesetimes.com/article/small-town-georgia-predatory-private-probation-debt

 

How Racism Is Destroying Our Democracy - Jul 19, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvl4iVRv6y0

 

300 people have been killed in Philly homicides already this year: Few other years in recent memory come close to rivaling the city’s current level of gun violence.

https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia-murders-gun-violence-shootings-20220719.html

 

The Family and Child Education Program for American Indians

https://www.benefits.gov/news/article/455

 

“The Worst Abuser You Could Ever Have”: Tracy McCarter did everything we tell survivors to do, but that did not protect her from the abuse she suffered at the hands of the state.

https://www.thenation.com/article/society/tracy-mccarter-suvived-punished/

 

How Gun Violence Leaves Lasting Trauma in Communities - Jul 21, 2022 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDw08Sn-W9U

 

Cities with the Highest Murder Rates (St. Louis has the most)

https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-city-rankings/murder-rate-by-city

 

Why Seek Death for Nikolas Cruz?  If Cruz could be held accountable for the rest of his life without this additional trauma for the families, why seek the death penalty at all?

https://www.laprogressive.com/law-and-the-justice-system/why-seek-death-for-nikolas-cruz

 

The Real Backlash Never Ended: Three decades later, Susan Faludi’s 1991 feminist classic still shows us how to read between the lines.

https://www.newyorker.com/books/second-read/the-real-backlash-never-ended

 

The Eternal Fantasy of a Racially Virtuous America: How partisans on all sides overlook the brutal legacies of white supremacy

https://newrepublic.com/article/161568/white-supremacy-racism-in-america-kimberle-crenshaw

 

Why won't Republicans investigate white supremacists in uniform? We know why.  Every House Republican, including Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger, voted to ignore far-right extremists in uniform

https://www.salon.com/2022/07/22/why-wont-investigate-in-uniform-we-know-why/

 

PetSmart employees SHUT DOWN MAGA troll after harassment over pride flag - Jul 23, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_2BUXDcpcY

 

Less than 1% of all FDIC-insured banks are Black-owned, according to the FDIC

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/03/03/whats-stopping-black-owned-banks-from-thriving.html