#public notice

[theneighborhoodwatch]

MESSAGE TO ALL MAILMEN

PLEASE SURVIVE

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[justinspoliticalcorner]

Stephen Robinson at Public Notice:

A near-majority of American voters willingly reelected Donald Trump. This harsh reality is a collective moral failure, but it’s also not a choice made in sound mind. Consider that voters believed Trump’s first presidency was a roaring success and Joe Biden’s only term a Carter-level catastrophe. It’s an upside-down Bizarro World view that ultimately played a key role in dooming Kamala Harris.

Trump’s 2024 platform was rooted in an obvious lie — that the nation under Biden’s leadership is a flaming dumpster fire and everyone was much better off when Trump was president. Democrats challenged this false reality with facts, but they ultimately lost the messaging war. Their best efforts were no match for the most powerful weapons in Trump’s propaganda arsenal — a timid press and a right-coded social social media environment. Greg Sargent reports in the New Republic that the Harris campaign’s own internal polling revealed an alarming trend: “Undecided voters didn’t believe that some of the highest profile things that happened during Trump’s presidency — even if they saw these things negatively — were his fault.” According to exit polls, Trump decisively won the questions “who do you trust more to handle the economy?” and “who do you trust most to handle a crisis?” Of course, in reality Trump utterly botched the 2020 pandemic response, which researchers concluded resulted in 40 percent more deaths than necessary. And yet swing voters are willing to risk it all again in hopes of cheaper eggs and cruelty against outgroups.

Disinformation on demand

Legacy media shoulders significant blame for their “sanewashing” of Trump’s incoherency and deteriorating mental state. Voters believed Trump could fix a steadily improving economy despite his promotion of inflationary tariffs. The media even presented Trump’s rants as cogent discussions of economic theory.

It’s worth noting, however, that an NBC poll from April revealed that voters who received news primarily from legacy media (newspapers, cable news, etc.) still overwhelmingly supported Biden. Trump owes his victory in great part to low-propensity voters of all races, including young men, and those voters don’t necessarily form their views based on mainstream media reporting. Rather, far too many are stuck in an online social media bubble where they are delivered a steady diet of rightwing propaganda. The median age of a Fox News viewer is 68, and liberals have joked about the network “brainwashing” their conservative parents. But rightwing social media content has effectively targeted and radicalized younger people, who — unlike the typical Hannity-obsessed grandpa — can vote for the next several decades. TikTok, which Trump joined in June, has 170 million users in the United States, and according a Pew Research survey, more than half of them said they regularly get their news from the platform. That’s up from just 22 percent in 2020. This is a serious concern because��the far right uses TikTok to advance unfounded conspiracy theories and outright lies.

[...]

Lower income Americans, particularly young people, do spend more of their income on groceries, rent, and gas. That’s why Republicans were so laser focused on the price of eggs. Unfortunately, there’s a dearth of liberal content countering the negative vibes. Of course, explaining the post-pandemic economic recovery is complex and requires more than a punchy one-minute video can convey. Although people might idly scroll TikTok all day, consuming 60-second quick hit videos like potato chips, they will balk at reading an extensive, well-reported news article. That’s too filling a meal.

According to a University of Oregon study, 40 percent of Democrats and 57 percent of Republicans surveyed said they’d become more conservative from their TikTok usage. Half of the Democrats surveyed said they’d grown more liberal, but a lot of far-left content on TikTok is downright alienating and can sound like MAGA’s idea of a strawman leftist. For instance, one user boasted that she “didn’t care” if liberal economic and social policies “hurt the economy,” thus conceding that those policies are in fact harmful to economic progress. TikTok’s artificial “vibecession” dominated the discourse, while abortion-related content was actively suppressed even while pregnant women were bleeding out in parking lots. Users of the platform resorted to disguising the word “abortion” as “aborshun” or “ab0rti0n” in order to reach an audience. TikTok has a longstanding policy against promoting abortion services, which it classifies as “unsuitable businesses, products or services.” However, TikTok, YouTube, and Meta have allowed users to spread and monetize anti-abortion misinformation. Studies have shown an interesting gender gap in where young people receive their news on social media: For most women, it’s TikTok, while most men learn about the world from YouTube, X, and Reddit, all of which have become havens of crude masculinity.

On YouTube, 56 percent of users are between the ages of 18 and 44. The Institute for Strategic Dialogue, a London-based nonprofit that researches extremism, conducted a four-part research project this year that determined YouTube’s algorithm consistently steers users to rightwing and Christian content. The algorithm does this even with seemingly apolitical search terms, like “male lifestyle guru,” which YouTube reflexively associates with conservative ideology. Rightwing news content was also more frequently recommended, including anti-vaxxer videos. As far back as 2019, both YouTube and Facebook’s autofill search boxes would return content that promoted anti-vaccine misinformation.

[...]

Why rightwing content has the edge

When Kamala Harris appeared on the Call Her Daddy podcast, host Alexandra Cooper told her listeners, “I do not usually discuss politics or have politicians on the show because I want Call Her Daddy to be a place that everyone feels comfortable tuning in.” Left-leaning podcasters/social media content creators often avoid politics for fear of turning off their right-leaning fans. Joe Rogan and Dave Portnoy at Barstool Sports don’t bother with such apologies when they have rightwing guests because it doesn’t compromise their brand. They are rightwing cultural influencers. Liberal podcaster Hasan Piker recently commented on the impact rightwing influencers have on young men of all races.

“There is a massive amount of rightwing radicalization that has been occurring, especially in younger male spaces. Everything is completely dominated by rightwing politics,” he said. “If you’re a dude under the age of 30 and you have any hobbies whatsoever, whether it’s playing video games, whether it’s working out, whether it’s listening to a history podcast or whatever, every single facet of that is completely dominated by center right to [the] Trumpian right. Everything they see is rightwing sentiment.”

Rogan and Portnoy might not present as overtly political as Walsh and Shapiro, but their edgy, hyper masculine personas are pure MAGA. Even billionaire CEO Elon Musk likes to present himself as a “disrupter,” an agent of change who boldly confronts the status quo. Anyone who’s seen the more popular indie films of the 1970s would realize how compelling this narrative is to young men. The subtle way that Rogan and Portnoy infuse politics into their personas presents a contrast with left-leaning social media content. The liberal TikToker or YouTuber who releases videos about home makeovers might endorse Democratic politicians during election season while wearing their “just voted” sticker, but rightwing influencers prime their audience on a daily basis. Young men marinate in a stew of rightwing sentiment and end up resenting the libs.

Stephen Robinson wrote in Public Notice a very valid case that a right-coded media environment gave Donald Trump the decisive boost to get elected, such as praising the disastrous Trump reign as a “success.”

Social media algorithms heavily favored right-coded and pro-Trump content, despite the never-ending whining about “censorship” from conservatives.

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WARNING

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[thatstormygeek]

"The US did have a national universal free school lunch program during the height of the pandemic. In the 2021-2022 school year, some 16.5 million children received free school meals.  When the program lapsed, that number decreased by 1.2 million, or 7.7 percent."

My kid was one of those. My partner was let go from his job of 16 years in the fall of 2020. A lot of means-tested programs determine eligibility based on your previous year's tax returns. On paper, we looked fine. In reality, we had no income.

There are ways to appeal and we likely could have gotten enrolled in a free- or reduced-cost meal plan, but the universal program meant we didn't have to. We were saved the paperwork and red tape and headache. And that is fucking priceless.

Of course, the GOP will whine and groan and gnash their MAGA molars. They will insist that tax cuts for billionaires is more important than food for hungry children. They’ll rush to fight the overwhelmingly popular school lunch program. They’ll rush to fight the overwhelmingly popular policy of soaking the rich. Democrats should encourage them to do that. Universal school meals is a good policy for kids, a financially sound investment, and an overwhelmingly popular program. It will excite the Democratic base; it will underline that Republicans are horrible. And it’s a program already closely associated with the Democratic ticket thanks to Walz. It would be an organic commitment born of passion and very hard to pillory as a cynical political calculation. If Harris is looking for signature policy platforms, she — and hungry children across the country — couldn’t do much better. “Just feed our children” is a good campaign slogan and good policy too.

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#publicnotice

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[mrlimesapper]

Spreading awareness, this cannot be tolerated. I don't even know how you handle this, but report this immediately if you get one.

[joe-england]

How the hell is this even close? - by Stephen Robinson

[theneighborhoodwatch]

me a few months ago: man i really hope they don't sideline poppy once the horrors start kicking in, i feel like it's so rare to see transfem characters in leading roles when it comes to this type of horror.

the monkey's paw: *curls a single finger*

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[justinspoliticalcorner]

Noah Berlatsky at Public Notice:

Two weeks ago, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was largely unknown nationally. Today, he’s a widely beloved Democratic figure and a leading candidate to become Kamala Harris’s running mate. It’s a startling and disorienting political ascent. How did it happen?

Part of his sudden success is due to Walz himself, whose avuncular charisma plays well on television, and whose strong record in Minnesota gives him a lot of bragging rights. Walz has also benefited, though, from the fact that progressives and the left have settled upon him as a pragmatic compromise. Left presidential preferences over the last decade have been dominated by Bernie Sanders, a unique and to some degree anti-establishment figure who promised to seize the party from its current leadership and turn it into a vehicle for radical change. Walz is a very different politician, and his embrace by progressives suggests a new willingness to work within the Democratic Party. That willingness might translate into more influence within the coalition. It also might signal greater Democratic strength and unity.

Walz’s wins

A lot of Walz’s recent national success is directly the result of the talents of one Tim Walz. Before running for office, Walz spent 24 years in the National Guard and worked as a high school history teacher in Mankato, where he helped form Mankato West’s first Gay-Straight Alliance at a time when LGBT people were marginalized. Walz has a long and impressive record of electoral, personal, and policy successes in Democratic politics. He was elected to Congress from a rural southern Minnesota district in 2006, a year Democrats picked up 30 seats, and was elected freshman class president by his colleagues. His local focus and popularity allowed him to hold the seat through the red waves of 2010 and 2014. Trump won the district by 15 points in 2016. But even then Walz wasn’t dislodged, winning the district by a point. Walz is in fact the only Democrat to win the seat since 1992. Before his 2007-2017 tenure and afterwards, it’s been in GOP hands.

Following his 2016 victory, Walz ran successfully for governor in 2018 and won reelection in 2022. Ahead of his second second term, Democrats won a two-vote Democratic majority in the state House and a one-vote majority in the Senate. That gave them a trifecta and full control of state government for the first time in a decade.

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Progressives for Walz

Walz has also benefited, though, from a swift and unusually coordinated progressive effort to elevate him. To be clear, Walz is popular within the party. However, many progressive pundits and activists with large platforms have been especially enthusiastic about his candidacy. Gun control proponent David Hogg has been promoting Walz relentlessly; so has left journalist Mehdi Hasan; so has YouTube influencer Kyle Kuczynski.

Noah Berlatsky wrote in Public Notice about how Tim Walz makes a lot of sense as Kamala Harris’s running mate.

[public-notice-ads]

How to Advertise a Public Notice: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you wondering how to effectively place public information ads in newspapers especially in a busy city like Mumbai? Whether you’re dealing with foreclosures, government contracts, permits, or other important matters, it’s important to get your message across clearly and quickly. In this blog we’ll walk you through the process of publishing public information advertising to ensure that it reaches the intended audience successfully.

 Stepwise Procedure to Place Legal Notice Ads in Newspapers

Statutory notices, also known as public notices, are published to inform the public of important matters that may affect communities. Such articles are often published in paid newspapers, making it necessary to follow specific guidelines to ensure accurate and timely distribution

Simple Steps to Place a Legal Notice Ad in a Newspaper

Although it may seem daunting, placing a legal information ad in the newspaper is easy if you follow these steps.

1. Identify the Target Region:

   Identify the location of the public notice. This could be a specific city, a specific city, or even an entire country. If the information is of national importance, choose a nationwide newspaper distribution system.

2. Choose a Newspaper:

Choose a newspaper that has a good readership in the area you want to visit. You can approach companies that specialize in placing legal advertisements in newspapers

3. Draft the Content:

Follow the specific instructions provided by the newspaper or agency for formatting your ad. The content is clear, concise, and includes all the necessary information make sure. You can use abbreviations to reduce the number of words if necessary.

4. Select Publication Dates:

  Decide on the date you want your content to be published. To get the information to the public as quickly as possible, timing is essential.

5. Request a Quote:

   The cost of running ads will depend on how long your content runs and how long you run. Ask for a quote from a newspaper or company.

6. Finalize the Deal:

   If the quote fits your budget, submit your request for the ad to be published. Ask to see how the ad would look in the newspaper, to ensure accuracy.

7. Obtain Tear Sheets:

After the ad runs, ask for tears as proof of disclosure. This can be useful for record keeping and any future use.   

 Conclusion:

Publishing a public advertisement in a newspaper does not have to be a daunting task. By following these simple steps, you can ensure that your legal content reaches the right audience effectively. Remember, the key is to choose a reputable newspaper, write clear articles and publish the articles in a timely manner. If you have any additional questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out.

Stay tuned to our blog for detailed instructions on placing legal news ads in the newspaper and we will help you navigate the process smoothly.

[thatstormygeek]

Trump, of course, spends time with vicious bigots all the time, including when he’s hanging out by himself. Even by MAGA standards, though, Loomer is a disturbing and disgusting specimen — so much so that even Republican leaders and Trump loyalists have publicly urged the former president to distance himself from her.   Loomer’s constant and still unexplained presence by Trump’s side underlines his fascism, his poor judgement, and his manifest unfitness for office. The thought of a Trump presidency is terrifying for many reasons. But no one prepared to listen to advice from Laura Loomer should be elected to a water reclamation district board, much less to the presidency of the United States. ... Trump seems to have first become close with Loomer in early 2023. In April of that year, he tried to hire her as a campaign advisor; staff pushed back and managed to keep her from getting an official role and salary. Trump praised her in a video of her visit to his golf course, however, calling her “terrific” and “very special” and adding, “You are a very opinionated lady, I have to tell you. And in my opinion, I like that.” (Again, Loomer’s opinions include support for a white ethnostate.) Trump’s also praised Loomer at rallies, calling her “a very important person, politically” and “a woman with courage.” He’s shared posts by Loomer on his far right social network Truth Social.

Whatever the exact nature of the tie between Trump and Loomer, though, it’s clear that she has access to him. And that has made Republicans very nervous. Loomer demonstrated last week that Republican fears were justified. On social media, she posted that if Harris wins the presidency, “the White House will smell like curry & White House speeches will be facilitated via a call center and the American people will only be able to convey their feedback through a customer satisfaction survey at the end of the call that nobody will understand.” Loomer’s comments were so egregiously racist that even MAGA recoiled — or, alternately, they were an excuse for some in the GOP to try to pry her away from the former president. Either way, numerous Republican leaders denounced her. Extreme MAGA loon and Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene (she of the “Jewish space lasers”) killed irony by calling Loomer “appalling and extremely racist.” Lindsey Graham and Thom Tillis also denounced Loomer’s remarks, as did Trump’s running mate JD Vance. ... Obviously, it’s embarrassing for Trump that he has chosen Loomer, white nationalist free spirit, as his personal muse and emotional support Nazi. But how much difference does it really make? After all, Trump is a vicious bigot and conspiracy theorist himself. ... Nonetheless, having someone as hateful as Loomer so close to Trump is disturbing and dangerous. Trump is notoriously easy to influence. He has no knowledge of and very little interest in policy and a bottomless need for flattery. As a result, as many analysts have pointed out, he tends to adopt the opinions of whoever spoke to him last. ... Loomer appears to have unencumbered access and to be the person who Trump turns to for emergency flattery and puffery and emotional support, whether following assassination attempts or before big debates. The person Trump wants to be close to, the person he trusts, is a white nationalist conspiracy theorist with less self control, less discipline, and more enthusiasm for hate than even Trump himself, if such a thing is possible.

[whats-in-a-sentence]

The terrible work and conditions for women and children working underground came to public notice after an accident at Huskar Colliery near Barnsley in 1838, when 26 children (11 girls) were drowned while working. An inquiry reporting on the conditions made the point that women stripped naked to the waist to work in the heat of the mines and wore trousers for the heavy work. This was as shocking to the elite as the danger of the job.

"Normal Women: 900 Years of Making History" - Philippa Gregory