Bending the Arc of Justice
Certain police departments are just a Chain of Fools. Ain’t No Way they should be killing black people in such outrageous proportions compared to the African American share of our population. I know A Change Is Gonna Come soon. Until that day, I will not Drown in My Own Tears, I will fight for justice.
Chain of Fools:
Ain’t No Way:
A Change Is Gonna Come:
[Not gonna] Drown in My Own Tears:
Letter of Support for Brennan
“Thirteen former senior intelligence officials, including 12 former CIA directors and deputy directors and one former director of national intelligence, have signed a letter of support for former CIA director John Brennan.” (Top former intelligence bosses sign letter supporting John Brennan, CBS)
The list of the signatories to the open letter defending Mr. Brennan is striking for the length and breadth of their experience. I never expected to see William H. Webster — he’s 95 years old, served nine years as F. B.I. director under Presidents Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan, then four more as C.I.A. director under Reagan and President George H. W. Bush — sign a political petition like this. The same with Robert M. Gates, who entered the C.I.A. under President Lyndon Johnson, ran it under George H. W. Bush and served as Secretary of Defense under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. These are not the kind of men who march on Washington. These are men who were marched upon.
Last two paragraphs, breathtaking!:
“You don’t need a secret decoder ring to see what’s happening here. John Brennan, who knows whereof he speaks, believes that the president is a threat to the security of the United States — a counterintelligence threat, no less, in thrall to President Vladimir Putin of Russia. The president attacks him, severing Mr. Brennan’s access to classified information. The deans of national security rise up to defend him — and, by implication, intelligence officers and federal investigators who are closing in on the White House.
“They are sending a message to active-duty generals and admirals, soldiers and spies. Remember your oath to protect and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. Think twice before following this man’s orders in a crisis. You might first consider throwing down your stars.” [h/t GoodNewsRoundup, Top former intelligence bosses sign letter supporting John Brennan, NYT]
Saddle Up, Rounduppers!
Our regular Sunday writer and rider, NotNowNotEver, is jumping off his horse, Sunday, because he is ponying around canvassing in his neighborhood on weekends. Therefore, today’s Roundup will be a do-it-ourselves circle event.
Please share your national Good News in the comments.
Housekeeping, per NotNowNotEver
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Resisting, per 2thanks: National organizing call tonight
“The danger that right-wing extremist Brett Kavanaugh poses to reproductive rights, health care access, and accountability for a corrupt President couldn’t be more clear. The fight to block his nomination is critical—and winnable—which is why we're co-hosting a Resist & Win National Organizing Call this Sunday, August 19, at 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 CT/5:30 MT/4:30 PT) to engage tens of thousands of activists in this high-stakes fight over the critical weeks ahead.
“Will you join the Resist & Win National Organizing Call on Sunday, August 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET to get involved in the fight to #StopKavanaugh?” [Jennifer Epps-Addison, email]
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Resisting, per GoodNewsRoundup Yesterday
Drawing the Circle
Welcome to the Good News Roundup. What’s your good news?
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