(2020-02-25). 'Cringeworthy' Biden attack ad ahead of South Carolina vote says Sanders didn't back Obama's 2012 run, Twitter collectively groans. rt.com 
Hoping to sink Democratic frontrunner Bernie Sanders ahead of the South Carolina primary, a new ad from former VP Joe Biden accused the Vermont senator of a plot to run against Obama in 2012 — but netizens had trouble buying it.
(2020-02-25). 'Delete his entire campaign': Bloomberg gets roasted after tweeting, then scrubbing, fake Bernie quotes praising 'despots'. rt.com 
Billionaire-turned-Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg has taken a severe thrashing on social media, after his campaign posted, and then deleted, fake Bernie Sanders quotes hailing alleged "despots. " | Bloomberg's social media team took aim at the Vermont senator with a series of tweets mocking his factually accurate statement that literacy in Cuba skyrocketed under Fidel Castro. | The official 'Team Bloomberg' Twitter account shot off a series of posts in which they imagined what Sanders perhaps thinks of other "famous despots." The fake quotes included flattering remarks about Stalin ("[he]…
(2020-02-25). 'Go back to school and look at the map!' Twitterati hammer CNN as it draws non-existent SHARED border between Germany & Italy. rt.com 
CNN has failed a basic geography test, putting Germany much closer to Italy than it actually is, during a report on how the EU is combatting the novel coronavirus. Netizens showed no mercy to the network's online team. | News that Germany isn't raising the alarm due to the 2019-nCoV outbreak in Italy prompted many established media to report on it, with CNN being no exception. The broadcaster's actual report cited a German foreign ministry spokeswoman who said Berlin wasn't issuing a travel warning for Italy at the moment, but their Twitter publication wasn't as accurate. | Now, you have to read carefully to s…
(2020-02-25). The New Coronavirus Outbreak, COVID-19, Sounds Menacing and Is. globalresearch.ca Tom Clifford Reporting from Beijing | There is no room for complacency or outright fear. The new coronavirus outbreak, COVID-19, sounds menacing and is. But there's another viral epidemic hitting countries around the world: the flu. | COVID-19 has, since December, led …
(2020-02-25). Viral Losses: Australian Universities, Coronavirus and Greed. counterpunch.org There are few things more richly deserved than the punishment of a profligate ruler who finds himself fending off a hungry citizenry. But such matters lie in the realm of government, elections, holding representative office. Universities, notably in Australia, are oblivious to accountability and have, over several decades, become a booming corporatocracy. Institutionally, they constitute
(2020-02-25). Recall Campaign Uses Darkened Photo of Councilmember Glover in Facebook Ad. indybay.org The group Santa Cruz United is running a Facebook ad that features a visibly darkened photo of Santa Cruz City Councilmember Drew Glover, who is African American. The photo has been converted to gray-scale and covered in text containing allegations of misconduct. The ad was placed to promote the recall of Councilmember Glover, as well as Councilmember Chris Krohn, who is not featured in the photo. The imagery preys on human perception through what has been termed by researchers as the "Bad is Black" effect. In 2016, Professor Adam Alter of New York University and three colleagues found the darker the appearance o…
(2020-02-25). Meet Herman and Lundy: Handicapped puppy, disabled pigeon are best buddie. yenisafak.com An unlikely friendship formed between a pigeon and a puppy in a New York animal shelter has melted the hearts of netizens after photos of them cuddling went viral on social media platforms.The adorable pair have forged an unlikely bond at The Mia Foundation, a rescue organization that rehabilitates animals with birth defects and physical deformities, CNN reported.Lundy the Chihuahua has difficulty walking while Herman the pigeon is unable to fly likely due to a brain injury.The nonprofit's founder, Sue Rogers, decided to share unbelievably cute photos of the best pals on the organization's Facebook page."I see a…
(2020-02-25). 'No Indoctrinated Puppet': German 'Anti-Greta Thunberg' Rises Against Climate Alarmism. sputniknews.com A young German YouTuber doesn't like to be compared to Greta Thunberg in any way, saying her vision did not develop in response to the Swedish activist, but more likely in parallel with her, sparked by her disagreement with German authorities' liberal immigration policies.
(2020-02-25). My Dad Never Believed I Could Make Money as Immigrant Model – Canadian Stunner Winnie Harlow. sputniknews.com New Delhi (Sputnik): Canadian supermodel Winnie Harlow was diagnosed with the skin condition vitiligo when she was four. However, this never stopped her from chasing her dreams of joining the glamour industry. Harlow, of Jamaican ancestry, has graced the catwalk for London Fashion Week and for brands like Victoria's Secret.
(2020-02-25). 'I Blame the Outfit': Social Media Mercilessly Mocks Deontay Wilder for His Big Fight Excuse. sputniknews.com Deontay Wilder had won 42 fights – 41 by knockout – before losing his WBC title to Britain's Tyson Fury on Saturday night. On the night said he had "no excuses" but now he has changed his mind.
(2020-02-24). MSNBC host Scarborough says Warren and Klobuchar should drop out to help 'consolidate efforts' against Sanders. rt.com 
MSNBC's Joe Scarborough has added his voice to the network's recent anti-Bernie Sanders chorus, arguing that Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar should drop out of the race in order to "consolidate efforts" against the frontrunner. | The 'Morning Joe' co-host said that, despite how well she has done, "people are talking" about how Minnesota senator Klobuchar, who finished third in the New Hampshire primary, should "get out of the race." | He then moved onto Warren, who "finished weak" in the Nevada primary. Scarborough said "a lot of buzz on Twitter" was suggesting she should throw in the towel too. | Not every…
(2020-02-24). 'This Is a War Crime': Video of IDF Bulldozer Dragging Body of Palestinian Man in Gaza Sparks Outrage. commondreams.org Human rights advocates expressed outrage and called for a criminal investigation after video footage of an Israeli military bulldozer dragging the body of a Palestinian man shot dead by Israeli forces in the occupied Gaza Strip circulated widely across social media over the weekend. | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/gettyimages-12028326031.jpg …
(2020-02-23). 'Don't let them take it away!' Trump congratulates 'Crazy Bernie' as Sanders wins big in Nevada. rt.com 
Evoking painful memories, US President Donald Trump has expressed hope that his potential Democratic contender won't be robbed of the nomination this time, as Bernie Sanders heads for a decisive victory in Nevada caucus. | "Looks like Crazy Bernie is doing well in the Great State of Nevada. Biden & the rest look weak, & no way Mini Mike can restart his campaign after the worst debate performance in the history of Presidential Debates," Trump tweeted. | Looks like Crazy Bernie is doing well in the Great State of Nevada. Biden & the rest look weak, & no way Mini Mike can restart his campaign after the worst deba…
(2020-02-23). Piers Morgan is now 'inciting hate' against disabled people. thecanary.co 
Disclaimer: The writer's partner lives with the illness discussed in this article. She is also mentioned here at length and with her blessing. | Piers Morgan has been ' But Morgan's attitude and behaviour on social media raise far deeper issues than just his abuse of a celebrity. Because his ill-informed, misogynistic, and discriminatory views could have real-world effects on cou…
(2020-02-21). In the Midst of Infighting, Anti-LGBTQ Church Network's Website and Social Media Disappear. splcenter.org The New Independent Fundamental Baptist network, most prominently associated with anti-LGBTQ pastor Steven Anderson, appears to be in turmoil as infighting again erupts, this time between Anderson and fellow pastors in the network.
(2020-02-19). Latinx Group Mijente Backs Bernie Sanders in First-Ever Presidential Endorsement. democracynow.org 
In its first-ever presidential endorsement, the Latinx and Chicanx organization Mijente endorsed Bernie Sanders on Tuesday ahead of the Nevada caucuses. The group tweeted its decision, saying, "We know that in 2020, Trump's potential re-election is a life-or-death threat for us, for our people, and for our planet. This moment demands a historic mobilization. That's why Mijente is uniting with the movement to elect @BernieSanders." A video accompanied the announcement. After the contests in Iowa and New Hampshire, where the electorate is overwhelmingly white, Nevada is the first election with a diverse population.
(2020-02-19). Bylong steps up fight against coal mine after IPC bails. greenleft.org.au 