Let's Call Lies 'Lies'

Just issues, news, and other stuff that matters to you [Fusion] January 24, 2017 You ever have an exhausting, terrible ex who managed to lie to you about things they definitely didn’t need to lie about, but also speak so vaguely it was hard to tell, exactly, what was going on? Well, that’s kind of what this Trump administration has felt like so far. From [lying about illegal votes] (again) to [restricting federal agencies] from talking to the public, this is shaping up to be one toxic relationship with our gov’t. And it’s only Tuesday! 😣 [—Anne Branigin] TODAY IN... CRUDE AND OILY 🐍 Mere days into his presidency, Trump has [reignited the #NoDAPL battle] by forging ahead with both the Dakota Access and Keystone XL pipelines. NICE WHITE LADIES 👀 Fusion’s [Collier Meyerson] talks to the man behind one of the most [controversial signs] at the Women’s March. MINING FOR FACTS 🔦 Is it possible to have “clean coal” or is it another alternative truth? With Texas opening the world’s first plant to offer this kind of energy, it’s [time to find out]. INTERNATIONAL SOS 🚑 Apparently it’s not enough to take away women’s access to reproductive rights at home. With this new executive order, Trump could [imperil the health of women of color] around the world. COURAGEOUS CALL-OUTS 🗣 Oscar nominations are out, and even though this year will not be a repeat of #OscarsSoWhite, actress Constance Wu has [a major bone to pick] with one of the nominees. THE READ [Let’s Call Lies “Lies”] by Daniel King The media has historically been slow to use hard words to report hard truths. The term “torture” was resisted by The New York Times longer than its [executive editor] said was necessary, in hindsight, and had instead been called “harsh or brutal interrogation methods.” We do ourselves and the public a disservice—factually, ethically, and reputationally—by not naming something what it is. “Lie” has a specific definition that guides Fusion’s use of the word: To lie is to intentionally mislead people toward false belief. This definition is consistent with top [dictionaries], [encyclopedias], and [books] on lying. Lies have to meet two conditions: the intention to deceive, and the knowing misrepresentation of fact. All politicians bend the truth to some extent, but Trump boastfully breaks it, from his [9/11-chants lie], to his “[birther]” lie, to his [Iraq war] lie, to his [illegal-voters] lie, to his lie about not [posing as his own invented publicist.] These are lies, not merely misrepresentations. Trump knows he supported the Iraq war, or must know, because of his own public statements of [support] at the time. He knows President Obama was born here, and must have always known, because of the [irrefutable evidence.] Trump knows that “thousands and thousands” of Muslims did not “cheer” 9/11 from New Jersey, because it wasn’t ever reported—anywhere—and absolutely would have been. Even if the public doesn’t expect Trump’s honesty anymore, or ever did, we should expect it from our president and public officials. By this definition, Trump has lied, does lie, is a liar, and, judging by his public record, is prone to continue lying. Through his teeth. [Read more]. LET'S TALK ABOUT GABBING BACK If it’s a man’s world, then it seems to have gotten an extra shot of testosterone with this new administration. Enter [“Big Time Dicks,”] a new podcast from Jezebel that caters to women of all backgrounds. Each week, the hosts break down specific policies that could affect you directly, from anti-trans bills to legislation cracking down on revenge porn, arming you with tips to proactively fight for your rights. The Latest [Republicans across the country want to make it harder for you to protest] [Read More] --------------------------------------------------------------- [Texas lawmaker thinks bad abortion bill will shame women into being 'more personally responsible'] [Read More] [Facebook] [Twitter] [Vine] [Instagram] [Youtube] Remember, you can always [click here to unsubscribe] and never see another one of these emails until the apocalypse (at which time it'll be nothing but emails). [Unsubscribe] This email was sent to {EMAIL} Fusion · 419 Lafayette St · New York, NY 10003 · USA