Cheat Sheet - ‘Rectal Feeding’ Is Nothing But Torture

Read This, Skip That .... December 10, 2014 ONLY PAIN 1. 'Rectal Feeding' Is Nothing But Torture Of all the horrifying tactics described in the Senate's CIA torture report, "rectal feeding" may be the worst. From Ensure to hummus, food was pumped into prisoners' rectums by interrogators. Russell Saunders writes that no doctor has ever heard of this and for good reason—it's behavior modification in the guise of medicine. Read it at The Daily Beast SOUNDS LIKE GITMO 2. Iran Forces American Prisoner to Sleep on Floor Jason Rezaian, a Washington Post journalist imprisoned in Iran, has been kept in a prison cell for the past 141 days without a mattress, forcing him to sleep on the floor, according to his family. Rezaian has untreated back pain from sleeping on concrete, chronic eye infections that may leave permanent damage, and a groin inflammation that has left him unable to stand on occasion. Iran still has not explained why he was arrested or when he may be tried. Rezaian's family is also worried about his psychological state, saying he has been kept in near-total isolation. "Never has a Western journalist been held this long. It's taking a devastating toll on him, physically and mentally," said his brother Ali. Read it at The Washington Post LAY OFF 3. The Right's Rape Trolls vs. Lena Dunham In response to critics, Lena Dunham corrected an essay on sexual assault to note that her alleged assailant was described with a pseudonym. Now, it's time for Breitbart and conservative trolls to stop harassing her and other sexual-assault victims, Emily Shire writes. Read it at The Daily Beast SPEAKING OUT 4. Black Capitol Hill Staffers Plan Massive Protest African-American staffers on Capitol Hill are just as dismayed as people protesting Eric Garner and Michael Brown's death are, and they plan to let people know. Tim Mak reports on the walkout planned for Thursday. "We are seen as dangerous, merely because of the color of our skin," said one organizer. Read it at The Daily Beast DEVOLUTION 5. Fayetteville Repeals LGBT Protections In a special election Tuesday, voters in Fayetteville, Arkansas, repealed a civil-rights ordinance that prohibited business owners and landlords from firing or evicting individuals based on sexual orientation, gender identity, economic background, marital status, or veteran status. A group called Repeal 119 had gathered enough signatures to put the ordinance, which passed on Aug. 20, up for a vote. The ordinance was repealed 52 percent to 48 percent. Read it at Fayetteville Flyer GAME OVER 50% of Parents Say No Football for Sons Predominantly college-educated, wealthy. BAD BUCKEYES Ohio County Arrests Blacks Just Because Class-action lawsuit alleges. GREAT WEIGHT Malala at Nobel: My Story Not Unique "It is the story of many girls." PHEW Ebola Fighters Beat Putin for Time Honor Person of the Year. SHOCKED, SHOCKED Ex-Polish President Admits to CIA Jails After decade of denials. ROLLING STONE The Secret Deal to Save the Planet HUFFINGTON POST Michele Bachmann Bids Farewell To Congress US WEEKLY Preview of Taylor Swifts Barbara Walters Interview GET The Cheat Sheet A speedy, smart summary of news and must-reads from across the Web. You'll love the featured original stories on politics, entertainment, and more from The Daily Beast's diverse group of contributors. GET Culture Beast Weekly cultural recommendations from The Daily Beast. 'Star Wars' Goes to the Dogs (and Cats) The 'Episode VII' teaser remade with cute animals. More Videos Richard Pryor Beat Bill Cosby by David Yaffe , Scott Saul The Fall of the House of Tween by Lizzie Crocker Angelina Jolie's New Muse by Marlow Stern

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