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Twitter removes QAnon supporter’s false claim about coronavirus death statistics that Trump had retweeted – CNNPolitics

Source: Twitter removes QAnon supporter’s false claim about coronavirus death statistics that Trump had retweeted – CNNPolitics

Democrats push to register voters in attempt to rip Texas from Trump

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The state is crucial for Republicans if they want to retain the presidency. Their opponents are hoping the young and people of color can help them to victory

As the United States barrels toward the presidential election in November, could Democrats possibly come out on top simply through a massive effort on voter registration? They think they can, and Texas is key.

“Absolutely, yes,” said Luke Warford, voter expansion director for the Texas Democratic party.

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Lebanon Protest Camp Closes Ranks after Blast — Naharnet

Dozens of Lebanon’s main opposition groups and parties on Sunday announced a common position and plan to tackle the country’s multiple crises.

The myriad groups active in the unprecedented protest movement that erupted in October last year had subsequently been chronically unable to project unity.

Representatives of the various organisations made their announcement on Martyr’s Square, the Beirut hub of the protests that many Lebanese call “the October 17 revolution”.

The protests, that briefly rattled Lebanon’s hereditary ruling elite, called for an end to sectarianism and corruption through a complete overhaul of the system.

 

Source: Lebanon Protest Camp Closes Ranks after Blast — Naharnet

Open Thread | Why Aren’t There Blanket COVID-19 Rules? — 3CHICSPOLITICO

Going back to a great source of information for COVID-19- Andy Slavitt: COVID Update August 28: Pandemic rules. There are none, but there should be. — Andy Slavitt @ 🏡 (@ASlavitt) August 29, 2020 2- Scientists should be required to report all conversations with the White House where they are being asked to alter […]

Open Thread | Why Aren’t There Blanket COVID-19 Rules? — 3CHICSPOLITICO

Republican leader shares faked video of disabled activist on Twitter – The Verge

A Sunday tweet from Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) showing a video of activist Ady Barkan got a “manipulated media” label from Twitter. Barkan has ALS and speaks through voice assistance. In the video, a conversation between Barkan and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, Barkan asks “But do we agree that we can redirect some of the funding?” The version Scalise tweeted edits in the words “for police,” to the end of the question, words which Barkan says in a different context earlier in the video.

Source: Republican leader shares faked video of disabled activist on Twitter – The Verge