Many conservatives with a conscience and a spine have condemned Donald Trump’s blatant contempt for the truth, the law, democracy and the Constitution. However, few conservatives have authoritatively, exhaustively and convincingly documented the gravity and the extent of Trump’s treasonous behavior and actions behind his false claims that the 2020 presidential election was … [Read more...] about The 2020 Presidential Election: ‘Lost, Not Stolen’
A FIFTH FOR BANNON
A FIFTH FOR BANNON 21 Votes Lying white nationalist racist goon Steve Bannon is now ready to testify before the January 6 committee investigating Donald Trump’s failed coup attempt. Bannon previously refused to comply with a congressional subpoena from the committee, which prompted it to refer contempt charges to the Justice Department, which then obliged and charged … [Read more...] about A FIFTH FOR BANNON
US consumer prices surge to new 40-year high of 9.1%
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - US inflation surged to a fresh peak of 9.1 percent in June, further squeezing American families and heaping pressure on President Joe Biden, whose ratings have taken a battering from the relentless rise in prices. Government data released Wednesday showed a sharp, faster-than-expected increase in the consumer price index from the previous … [Read more...] about US consumer prices surge to new 40-year high of 9.1%
Former Oath Keeper reveals racist, antisemitic beliefs of white nationalist group – and their plans to start a civil war
In this photograph, former President Donald Trump appears on a video screen above members of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Sara Kamali, University of California Santa Barbara During his testimony before congressional investigators, former Oath Keepers spokesman Jason Van … [Read more...] about Former Oath Keeper reveals racist, antisemitic beliefs of white nationalist group – and their plans to start a civil war
Trump incited Jan. 6 attack after ‘unhinged’ White House meeting, panel told
Published by ReutersBy Patricia Zengerle, Richard Cowan and Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday accused Donald Trump of inciting a mob of followers to attack the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in a last-ditch bid to remain in power fueled by a chaotic meeting with some of his most ardent supporters. The House of Representatives committee also produced … [Read more...] about Trump incited Jan. 6 attack after ‘unhinged’ White House meeting, panel told
SHINZO
Japan is in shock over the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. He was a towering figure in the nation having served as Prime Minister twice, stepping down both times for health reasons. He was shot while campaigning for the Liberal Democratic Party, which is actually the conservative party of Japan that consists of right-wing nationalists. Abe was the … [Read more...] about SHINZO
Militant white identity politics on full display in GOP political ads featuring high-powered weapons
Eric Greitens poses with a high-powered rifle and commandos in a political ad. Eric Greitens Ryan Neville-Shepard, University of Arkansas and Casey Ryan Kelly, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Republican Eric Greitens, a candidate for Missouri’s open U.S. Senate seat, shocked viewers with a new online political ad in June 2022 that encouraged his … [Read more...] about Militant white identity politics on full display in GOP political ads featuring high-powered weapons
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Cipollone’s 8-hour testimony will light a fire under Trump’s inner circle to talk to investigators: legal analyst
Published by Raw StoryBy Tom Boggioni Appearing on MSNBC with host Ali Velshi early Saturday morning, the Democrat's chief counsel during Donald Trump's first impeachment trial claimed the 8-hour testimony given by former White House counsel Pat Cipollone will likely provoke a rush of members of Donald Trump's inner circle to talk to investigators out of fear they might have … [Read more...] about Cipollone’s 8-hour testimony will light a fire under Trump’s inner circle to talk to investigators: legal analyst
Oath Keeper brought explosives to D.C. ahead of Jan. 6 attack, prosecutor says
Published by ReutersBy David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A member of the Oath Keepers extremist group brought explosives to the Washington, D.C., area ahead of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump, according to the U.S. Justice Department. In a court filing, federal prosecutors alleged that Jeremy Brown, an Oath Keepers … [Read more...] about Oath Keeper brought explosives to D.C. ahead of Jan. 6 attack, prosecutor says
Shooting of Shinzo Abe is a huge shock for Japan and the world
Craig Mark, Kyoritsu Women's University Japan is reeling from the assassination of its longest-serving former prime minister, Shinzo Abe. He was campaigning for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party for the Upper House elections due on Sunday, in the city of Nara in western Japan, when he was shot from behind with an apparently home-made sawn-off shotgun. The alleged … [Read more...] about Shooting of Shinzo Abe is a huge shock for Japan and the world
Global reaction to killing of Japan’s former PM Abe
Published by Reuters UK(Reuters) - Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan's longest-serving leader, died on Friday after being shot while campaigning for a parliamentary election. Abe, who sought to lift the economy out of chronic deflation with his bold "Abenomics" policies, beef up the military and counter China's growing clout, died at 67. Here are some reactions so far: … [Read more...] about Global reaction to killing of Japan’s former PM Abe
Japan ex-PM Abe assassinated while making election campaign speech
Published by ReutersBy Satoshi Sugiyama and Chang-Ran Kim NARA, Japan (Reuters) - Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan's longest-serving leader, died on Friday hours after he was shot while campaigning for a parliamentary election, shocking a country in which political violence is rare and guns are tightly controlled. The shooter opened fire on Abe, 67, from behind as the … [Read more...] about Japan ex-PM Abe assassinated while making election campaign speech
Factbox-Now UK’s Boris Johnson has quit, who could replace him?
Published by Reuters UKBy Andrew MacAskill and Kylie MacLellan LONDON (Reuters) - Boris Johnson said on Thursday he was resigning as Britain's prime minister, bowing to calls from ministerial colleagues and lawmakers in his Conservative Party. Below is a summary of some of those who could be in the frame to replace him. There is no clear favourite and they are not listed in … [Read more...] about Factbox-Now UK’s Boris Johnson has quit, who could replace him?
Boris Johnson quits as UK prime minister, dragged down by scandals
Published by ReutersBy Kate Holton, Elizabeth Piper and Alistair Smout LONDON (Reuters) -Scandal-ridden Boris Johnson announced on Thursday he would quit as British prime minister after he dramatically lost the support of his ministers and most Conservative lawmakers, but said he would stay on until his successor was chosen. Bowing to the inevitable as more than 50 ministers … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson quits as UK prime minister, dragged down by scandals
On 06 July 1957, Althea Gibson became the first African American to win at Wimbledon.
It's well known that woman have "historically been the lesser talked about, watched and invested in gender in sports." Add Black to being female, and I understand why I was today years old when I learned about Althea Gibson. You also need to know this extraordinary athlete. In 1950, Althea Gibson broke the color barrier in American tennis when she played in the US … [Read more...] about On 06 July 1957, Althea Gibson became the first African American to win at Wimbledon.
DAMAGED TRUMP COULD WEIGH DOWN REPUBLICANS
Despite a few points in her testimony in dispute, the narrative laid out by former White House assistant Cassidy Hutchinson concerning the events of Jan. 6, 2021, presents a chilling portrait of a furious president desperately clinging to power surrounded by advisers offering outlandish legal theories to block the certification of Joe Biden as president. Hutchinson, a … [Read more...] about DAMAGED TRUMP COULD WEIGH DOWN REPUBLICANS
Sex and Abortion
The recent Supreme Court ban on abortion is not the first time religious conservatives have tried to take away women’s rights. And we are not the first society where there have been attempts to make women subservient to men and dependent on them. And this is not the first time that religious zealots have tried to tie sexual relationships to having children, trying to deny women … [Read more...] about Sex and Abortion
WHY?
By Don Hermann Why are there so many unanswered questions about Trump’s background? Why is Trump fighting so hard to hold on to the presidency? Why did Trump say during the campaign “If I lose, I might have to leave the country? Why wasn’t that question considered to be as relevant as any issue? Why was Trump considered a good businessman when he went bankrupt five … [Read more...] about WHY?
House panel probing Capitol riot to hold hearing on July 12
Published by ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives panel probing the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the Capitol by former President Donald Trump's supporters will hold a hearing on July 12, the committee said on Tuesday. (Reporting by Kanishka Singh in Washington; Editing by Leslie Adler) … [Read more...] about House panel probing Capitol riot to hold hearing on July 12