In an alarming video posted to social media on Saturday, an unarmed black woman was brutally beaten by a Boston Police Officer who pulled his service weapon out as witnesses cried out for him to drop his weapon

Several people on the bus are seen filming the violent assault, as many of the witnesses speak up to defend the woman. At one point, a few of them are seen trying to walk up to try and diffuse the situation, but run and scatter after the officer turns to and points his weapon at them. Later in the video a man is heard yelling about an officer macing witnesses, so it is possible that is what occurred at this point.

Take part in Hunger Action Month by participating in National Call-in Day and advocating for the future of child nutrition programs. On September 30, the Child Nutrition Reauthorization, which guides and funds programs including summer and afterschool meals, school breakfast and WIC, is set to expire. We must tell Congress to protect and strengthen these programs for children in our community.

Here's how to participate:

Call the toll-free hotline at (888) 398-8702.

Listen to the pre-recorded message and enter your ZIP code when prompted.

Be sure to connect with your Representative and both of your Senators by calling back. Once you are connected to their office, say your name and the town you are calling from.

Most importantly, let them know you are calling about the Child Nutrition Reauthorization and deliver this important message:

For your senators, deliver this message:
"As your constituent and supporter of the Greater Chicago Food Depository, please co-sponsor the Hunger Free Summer for Kids Act (S. 1966) and the Summer Meals Act (S. 613)."

For your representative, deliver this message:
"As your constituent and supporter of the Greater Chicago Food Depository, I would like to see Congress pass a child nutrition bill that includes these three priorities:

Streamline regulations for summer and after school meals.

A summer EBT program to help families when school is out.

A non-congregate meal option so program operators like food banks can reach kids who can't access summer meal sites."

Thank you for your support. Your voice makes a difference as we work to protect vital children's programs.

Sincerely,

Kate Maehr
Executive Director & CEO

Mike Royko said it best: "No self-respecting fish would want to be wrapped in a Murdoch paper"

National Geographic was an established, venerated institution by the time the oldest person on earth today, was born. During that time the non-profit has educated the entire world about science, ecology, geography, astronomy, oceanography, climate, conservation, culture, history, war, refugees, zoology, biology, new discoveries, disease, endangered species and myriad other subjects. They have funded exploration, education and science. They have been unequivocally on the side of critical thought, making the world a better place and have opened millions of minds. This list of accomplishments could go on for pages. In all likelihood, that list is also about to become a thing of the past. With the acquisition of the National Geographic Society by Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox, the best anyone can hope for is a gradual degradation of the society, followed by a mild commercialization of the media they control.

No one, not even those who watch nothing but Fox News and let it shape their complete worldview, should welcome this change. Murdoch has been commercializing media, dumbing it down and trading information for propaganda, and sensationalism for information for decades. This purchase of National Geographic by Murdoch is a monumental loss for everyone – even Murdoch and those who will profit from the change in ownership. (They will own 73% of the society.) And even for those who don’t understand what has been lost.