U.S. Serviceman Sets himself on Fire to Protest Genocide in Gaza

This was a horrific act of self-sacrifice for an important cause. There have been others of throughout history taking such drastic action to bring attention to a important issue. It is always done to bring peace. It was a similar act in Tunisia that led to the Arab Spring Uprising in that country over a decade ago.

🚨BREAKING: US ARMED FORCES MAN SETS HIMSELF ON FIRE.

More footage released of Aaron Bushnell, 25, showing a blurred version of Bushnell’s protest today against genocide in Palestine at Israel’s embassy in Washington DC.

Consent and footage was provided to: taliaotg. https://t.co/mlBvdfsU1C pic.twitter.com/uXfv6T2zum

— Suppressed Voice. (@SuppressedNws) February 26, 2024

 

HORRIBLE: A protestor (claimed to be an active duty member of the US Air Force) committed an act of self-immolation (burning himself alive) in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington DC today. He shouted:

“I am about to engage in an extreme act of protest, but compared to… pic.twitter.com/e7YTqatTrE

— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) February 25, 2024

Absolutely heartshattering.

May the memory of 25 year old Aaron Bushnell be a blessing. May his sacrifice be a call to action for those with the ability to do something and a haunting reminder for those who refuse to change course. https://t.co/CQQ2MhxC4W pic.twitter.com/9wGAv5LJQr

— Mai El-Sadany (@maitelsadany) February 26, 2024

'Heartless dictator-sympathizer': Fox News guest turns on Trump over 'murderous' Putin

 There are some on the right who are patriotic enough to call out Trump:

National Review reporter Caroline Downey faulted Donald Trump after the former president declined to condemn Russian President Vladimir Putin for the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

During a Sunday Fox News panel discussion about Trump's remarks, Downey said Trump made a mistake by omitting Putin's role in Navalny's death. Instead, Trump compared himself to the dead opposition leader.

 

Source: Raw Story

What We Know About the Death of a Nonbinary Student in Oklahoma

 Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old student, died one day after an altercation with classmates in a school bathroom in Oklahoma, renewing scrutiny over the state’s strict gender policies.

Source: NY Times