We have found out which members of Congress asked the White House for a pardon. The list includes Andy Biggs, Mo Brooks, Matt Gaetz, Louie Gohmert, Scott Perry, and Marjorie Taylor Greene. Each were part of the Big Lie that Trump “won” the election and helped try to overturn the election their party lost. Each are enemies of democracy and support fascism. Trump’s former head … [Read more...] about COUPERS AND GROPERS
Clarence Thomas calls on court to undo rulings on same-sex relationships and contraception: ‘We have a duty to correct the error’
Published by Raw StoryBy Travis Gettys Justice Clarence Thomas on Friday confirmed some of the darkest warnings about the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. The conservative-dominated court overturned the landmark decision that enshrined a woman's right to an abortion and said individual states can permit or restrict the procedure themselves. "The Constitution does not … [Read more...] about Clarence Thomas calls on court to undo rulings on same-sex relationships and contraception: ‘We have a duty to correct the error’
Factbox-Where abortion is still legal in the U.S. after the fall of Roe v. Wade
Published by Reuters(Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision paves the way for about half of the 50 states to ban or heavily restrict women's access to abortions. The first restrictions will take effect in 13 states with so-called trigger laws https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/abortion-policy-absence-roe# designed to be … [Read more...] about Factbox-Where abortion is still legal in the U.S. after the fall of Roe v. Wade
Supreme Court overturns abortion rights landmark
Published by ReutersBy Lawrence Hurley and Andrew Chung WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday took the dramatic step of overturning the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that recognized a woman's constitutional right to an abortion and legalized it nationwide, handing a momentous victory to Republicans and religious conservatives who want to limit or ban the … [Read more...] about Supreme Court overturns abortion rights landmark
Is Your Business Prepared for a Power Outage?
Power outages are the bane of every business's existence. They typically mean work for the day is finished — unless the power switches back on quickly. Blackouts can strike anytime, making them even more unnerving and stressful for every business and its employees. That’s why it’s vital to be prepared for a power outage. Companies must have a plan in place to deal with … [Read more...] about Is Your Business Prepared for a Power Outage?
New York officials slam ‘shocking’ Supreme Court gun ruling
Published by AFPNew York (AFP) - New York officials expressed shock and outrage Thursday at a Supreme Court ruling that strikes down a gun law, warning the move would undermine public safety. The 6-3 ruling, which comes as the country grapples with a shocking surge in gun crime, overturns a New York state law that required a person to prove they had legitimate self-defense … [Read more...] about New York officials slam ‘shocking’ Supreme Court gun ruling
U.S. Supreme Court expands gun rights, strikes down New York law
Published by ReutersBy Andrew Chung and Lawrence Hurley WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday declared for the first time that the U.S. Constitution protects an individual's right to carry a handgun in public for self-defense, handing a landmark victory to gun rights advocates in a nation deeply divided over how to address firearms violence. The 6-3 ruling, … [Read more...] about U.S. Supreme Court expands gun rights, strikes down New York law
The G.I. Bill demonstrated the power of public investment in people. If you were White.
I grew up in a home financed by the original G.I. Bill. My daddy (hello, I'm southern!) was in the U.S. Navy during World War II. I didn't realize until today that this means my family has something in common with former Presidents George H.W. Bush and Gerald Ford; former Vice President Al Gore; and entertainers Ed McMahon, Clint Eastwood, Johnny Cash and Paul Newman. They … [Read more...] about The G.I. Bill demonstrated the power of public investment in people. If you were White.
Trump lawyers contacted a top Pa. Republican every day during 2020 pressure campaign, Jan. 6 committee says
Published by The Philadelphia InquirerPHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania House Speaker Bryan Cutler received daily phone calls from former President Donald Trump’s lawyers and saw protests outside his house amid a pressure campaign to overturn the results of the state’s 2020 presidential election, he told the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 attacks. “All of my … [Read more...] about Trump lawyers contacted a top Pa. Republican every day during 2020 pressure campaign, Jan. 6 committee says
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At Jan. 6 Capitol riot hearing, election officials tell of harassment by Trump supporters
Published by ReutersBy Patricia Zengerle and Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. state election officials on Tuesday recounted how supporters of Donald Trump threatened, insulted and harassed them, sometimes turning up at their homes, after they refused to help the former president overturn his 2020 election defeat. The congressional committee investigating the deadly Jan … [Read more...] about At Jan. 6 Capitol riot hearing, election officials tell of harassment by Trump supporters
A Cure for the Cultural Divide: THE BILL OF RESPONSIBILITIES
One way to overcome social divisiveness is to create a baseline platform of obligatory activities that everyone, with no exceptions, must participate in to be citizens of the United States. Other than obeying laws, the United States does not require citizens to do anything to warrant their citizenship. Obeying laws is mainly about what not to do, not about what to do. Unlike … [Read more...] about A Cure for the Cultural Divide: THE BILL OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Jan. 6 hearing will prove ‘fake elector’ scheme was illegal — and show Trump was directly involved
Published by Raw StoryBy Travis Gettys The House Select Committee will demonstrate at its next hearing that a scheme to send alternate electors to Congress was illegal, and former president Donald Trump was directly involved in planning and executing the plan. Committee aides told reporters that Tuesday afternoon's hearing, which starts at 1 p.m. EST, would highlight evidence … [Read more...] about Jan. 6 hearing will prove ‘fake elector’ scheme was illegal — and show Trump was directly involved
Jan. 6 committee hearings show what went right, not just what went wrong
Two political conservatives, Greg Jacob, former counsel to Vice President Mike Pence, and Michael Luttig, a retired judge who was an adviser to Pence, testified to the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack . AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite Jennifer Selin, Wayne State University As the Jan. 6 committee’s hearings pass their … [Read more...] about Jan. 6 committee hearings show what went right, not just what went wrong
Poll: 58% of Americans think Trump should be charged for crime in January 6 attempted coup
Are the January 6 Select Committee's hearings starting to have an impact? A new ABC News/Ipsos poll finds nearly 6 in 10 Americans believe formerDonald Trump should be charged with a crime for his role in the January 6, 2021 coup attempt. And 6 in 10 Americans believe the committee hearings have been fair. In the poll, which was conducted by Ipsos in partnership … [Read more...] about Poll: 58% of Americans think Trump should be charged for crime in January 6 attempted coup
Editorial: Liz Cheney’s lonely fight against the extremist wing of the GOP
Published by The Philadelphia InquirerIt shouldn't make headlines when a member of Congress upholds their sworn oath to "support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic." But Rep. Liz Cheney, R.-Wyo., stands out as one of the few elected Republicans in Washington willing to put country before party. The vice chair of the House … [Read more...] about Editorial: Liz Cheney’s lonely fight against the extremist wing of the GOP
TREASON TOURS
There have been a few developments since my last cartoon and blog on Republican congressman Barry Loudermilk giving tours to white nationalist Trump terrorists the day before the January 6, 2021 insurrection to overturn an election and make our nation an autocratic fascist country governed by a Cheeto potentate. Shortly after the January 6 coup attempt to steal the election … [Read more...] about TREASON TOURS
Far-right sends shockwaves in France after electoral breakthrough
Published by Reuters UKBy John Irish PARIS (Reuters) - France's far-right scored a historic success in legislative elections on Sunday increasing its number of lawmakers almost tenfold and cementing the party's rise from fringe status to the mainstream opposition. Since taking the helm of the party in 2011, leader Marine Le Pen has sought to rid the National Front - now called … [Read more...] about Far-right sends shockwaves in France after electoral breakthrough
Jan. 6 panel to implicate Trump in fake elector plot, Schiff says
Published by ReutersBy Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. House panel investigating the January 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol will present evidence this week that former President Donald Trump was involved in a failed bid to submit slates of fake electors to overturn the 2020 election, a key lawmaker said on Sunday. "We will show evidence of the president's … [Read more...] about Jan. 6 panel to implicate Trump in fake elector plot, Schiff says
President Biden’s Approval Rating Below 40 Percent In Another Poll
Published by KnewzBy David Wetzel New York (Knewz) — President Joe Biden’s approval rating dropped to 39 percent, according to a new USA Today-Suffolk poll. Also, 47 percent of those polled said they “strongly” disapprove of the president’s performance. That is up from 44 percent who disapproved of his performance in February. Seventy-one percent of respondents said they … [Read more...] about President Biden’s Approval Rating Below 40 Percent In Another Poll