Kermit Makes an (Evil) Comeback

Just issues, news, and other stuff that matters to you [Fusion] November 18, 2016 How many of you, after hearing [Kanye West say he would have voted for Donald Trump], thought, “Man, I really need to start reading books again”? Well, we’re right there with you. And with the holidays popping off next week, this may be your last weekend to get in some quality “me time.” The good news is, there’s no shortage of [beautiful], [moving], and [diverse stories] to wrap yourself in. The National Book Awards were held this past week, and [three of the four major prizes went to African American authors], including Rep. John Lewis, who was refused an Alabama library card as a kid because he was black (if watching [his acceptance speech] won’t stir up the feels, nothing will). It just goes to show, when things are feeling dim, you can learn [how to be your own light]. So sample some [Brown Sugar] instead of Netflix, jam out like Paul McCartney to some “[Black Beatles]” (or give [this jazzy revolutionary playlist] a spin), light some [sage], and put the focus on you for a little while. After all, you can’t pour from an empty cup. ☕️ —[Anne Branigin] TODAY IN... FIGHTING IRISH Even Vice President-elect Mike Pence opposes [this troubling Indiana ruling on Notre Dame's police records]. ONWARD AND UPWARD We get some tips from BLM co-founder [Alicia Garza] on how to stay motivated and keep pushing. RICK TROLLING Donald Trump has never been one to shy away from bullying—even, apparently, with [an important Cabinet pick]. SEARCHING FOR A CURE Should we treat racism [the same way we treat diseases]—or does doing so just let racists off the hook? PRICELESS Check out these [rare photos of a lost Amazon tribe] whose existence is being threatened by gold miners. THE READ [This 77-Year-Old Trans Woman Teaches Us What Courage Really Is] by Isha Aran There’s something about Jheri Jones. She’s charming, she’s wise, and she loves to dance. At [77, the Mississippi native cuts a rug] and quite the figure, which she dresses in a collection of short shorts, leopard jumpsuits, and fur. She’s mother to four sons, two of whom are living with mental disabilities, and a grandmother of two. She’s also trans. Jones transitioned throughout the 1980s and is [the star] of The Joneses—a [new documentary film] examining her relationships with her family—that premiered in New York City this week as part of DOCNYC, a documentary film festival. [Read more]. LET'S TALK ABOUT EVIL KERMIT This lovable green Muppet has proven to be not the hero the internet deserves, but the hero it needs. Kermit is back from sipping tea and has given Joe Biden the boot (for now) to [whisper into your dark side]. And boy, are we listening. LET'S PAY IT FORWARD Believe computer science should be more accessible and inclusive for all? We definitely do. That’s why we’ve [partnered with General Assembly, The Webby Awards, and Black Girls CODE] to tell our elected officials to champion computer science literacy—committing $1 to Black Girls CODE for every person who joins us in pledging to expand education opportunities for the underrepresented. [So why not join in?] MORE FROM FUSION [Governors are already doing everything they can to make it harder to vote next election] [Read More] --------------------------------------------------------------- [Trump takes credit for Ford plant not relocating to Mexico (it was never going to)] [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). This email was sent to {EMAIL} Fusion · 419 Lafayette St · New York, NY 10003 · USA