Algeria, Israel and the last European settler colony in the Arab world | Middle East Eye

On the 60th anniversary of Algeria’s independence, people’s victory against colonial oppression serves as an important historical lesson for Israel
— Read on www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/france-algeria-israel-settler-colonies-arab-world

Reviewed: Biden’s “Safer America Plan” – by Stephen Semler

The Safer America Plan is a 5-year, $37 billion proposal to beef up state and local police and invest in various crime prevention initiatives. It was unveiled in July, but this analysis is based on the expanded fact sheet the White House released this week.
— Read on stephensemler.substack.com/p/reviewed-bidens-safer-america-plan

[Tell me, can you push this left?] Biden administration to fill border wall gaps near Yuma, Arizona

The Biden administration authorized completion of the Trump-funded U.S.-Mexico border wall in an open area of southern Arizona near Yuma.
— Read on www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/biden-administration-fill-border-wall-gaps-yuma-arizona-rcna40567

i love u and goodbye

let love into your life
don’t be afraid
let those who can’t love you
who can’t help but paint you
into the darkest corners
let them go gently 
it’s okay if you can’t 
or won’t understand me
or misrepresent me and my growth
cuz i gots lotsa luv just bubblingup
all over me and got the light
so u can’t give me fright 
u can’t control me don’t try
i love u and goodbye