Eschewing the normative methods of attracting voters (e.g. rallies, photo ops, talk show appearances), U.S. Rep. Byron Lamont Jackson (R-MS) has issued a puzzling statement to his constituents. “I dare y’all to vote for the other guy. Go ahead. I double dare ya! See what that does,” proclaimed Jackson, clutching an unidentified electronic device with […]
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Spiking suicide rate prompts new wave of COVID-style lockdowns
Aiming to curb the epidemic of suicides plaguing the United States, governments from Maine to California are taking steps to ensure that the public cannot pose a threat to itself. “In the name of safety, we have to prevent people from having the ability to harm themselves,” insisted Ohio Governor Marjorie Black. The two-term governor […]
Dictionary releases second- and third-letter editions to eliminate first-letter bias
In an effort to alleviate the unfair and hurtful bias toward the first letters of words, Brentman-Hickok has proudly published second-letter and third-letter editions of its Fourth New International Dictionary. Aiming to be more inclusive and less discriminatory, the century-old lexicographic institution has at last put out their answer to the repeated claims of prejudice […]