The Scottsboro Boys were victims of racism; Trump, conversely, has long been known for his racism. “War Is Peace, Freedom Is Slavery, Ignorance Is Strength.” So wrote George Orwell in 1984, his famous dystopian novel about authoritarianism. The book gave us the term “Orwellian,” describing situations where facts are ignored, truth is turned on its head, […]
WASHINGTON — Henry “Enrique” Tarrio, the former head of the far-right Proud Boys, was sentenced on Tuesday to 22 years in prison for his involvement in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, the longest penalty imposed so far for the deadly riot. Tarrio’s sentence, handed down by U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly in Washington […]
U.S. first lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID-19, the White House said in a statement Monday. “Following the First Lady’s positive test for COVID-19, President Biden was administered a COVID test this evening. The president tested negative,” the statement said. The White House said President Joe Biden, who is scheduled to travel Thursday to […]
ALLISON LAKE, ABOVE VALDEZ — Three men dressed in full raingear crept like ants across a bumpy green landscape on Aug. 25, 2023. Using a metal pole that was part of a boat frame, together they lugged a four-stroke outboard motor that seemed to float above the wet greenery. The three men were scientists who […]