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Seattle police move in Capitol Hill Occupied Protest zone at daybreak, clear out demonstrators

Via: perrie-halpern • News & Politics • 4 Comments • 6 years ago

Stonewall Jackson Statue Removed After Richmond Mayor Orders Removal Of All Confederate Statues

Via: john-russell • News & Politics • 9 Comments • 6 years ago

AP FACT CHECK: Trump falsely asserts Biden was fed questions

Via: john-russell • News & Politics • 9 Comments • 6 years ago

Supreme Court Strikes Down Montana Blaine Amendment Barring State Aid to Religious Schools

Via: steve-ott • News & Politics • 69 Comments • 6 years ago

While I am happy about the result of this decision, I am troubled, though not surprised, by the 5-4 division along ideological lines, which replicates the one that happened in the 2018 travel ban...

Outside Trump's Tulsa rally site, few face masks and no social distancing

Via: krishna • News & Politics • 403 Comments • 6 years ago

Related Seed: Stay Home Oklahoma" With Oklahoman Brad Pitt By Founders Sing

Florida’s COVID cases up fivefold in 2 weeks: ‘The numbers are scary’

Via: krishna • News & Politics • 28 Comments • 6 years ago

WATCH: Rand Paul boils Dr. Fauci’s coronavirus response down to ‘we can’t do this, we can’t do that’

By: tessylo • News & Politics • 7 Comments • 6 years ago

Key Words WATCH: Rand Paul boils Dr. Fauci’s coronavirus response down to ‘we can’t do this, we can’t do that’ Published: June 30, 2020 at 2:53 p.m. ET By Nicole Lyn Pesce Fauci’s...

Woman shot in back while trying to steal man's Nazi flag, authorities say

Via: tessylo • News & Politics • 29 Comments • 6 years ago

U.S. Woman shot in back while trying to steal man's Nazi flag, authorities say David K. Li and Dennis Romero June 30, 2020, 6:30 PM EDT An Oklahoma man who proudly flies...

Trump struggles as furor grows over reported Russian bounty offer to kill U.S. troops

Via: tessylo • News & Politics • 40 Comments • 6 years ago

Politics Trump struggles as furor grows over reported Russian bounty offer to kill U.S. troops Laura King June 28, 2020, 3:34 PM EDT President Trump, confronted with a damaging...

The Short, Fraught History of the ‘Thin Blue Line’ American Flag

Via: john-russell • News & Politics • 3 Comments • 6 years ago

As protests over policing continue to convulse cities throughout the U.S., one symbol keeps showing up: a black-and-white American flag with one blue stripe. Recently, the flag was from the back...

Trump's Old Obama Insults Come Back To Haunt Him Amid New Russia Scandal

Via: tessylo • News & Politics • 19 Comments • 6 years ago

Politics Trump's Old Obama Insults Come Back To Haunt Him Amid New Russia Scandal Ed Mazza June 30, 2020, 3:19 AM EDT In yet another case of a “tweet for everything,” President...

An enduring coronavirus mystery: Why do only some get sick?

Via: perrie-halpern • News & Politics • 10 Comments • 6 years ago

Confederacy: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

By: john-russell • News & Politics • 147 Comments • 6 years ago

A couple years ago, but very timely today , again. You can skip to the 3:00 mark if you want and jump over Oliver's introductory comments.

Mississippi Legislature passes bill to eliminate Confederate symbol from state flag

Via: perrie-halpern • News & Politics • 108 Comments • 6 years ago

From Powerball winner to scandal: Jack Whittaker dies at 72

Via: john-russell • News & Politics • 5 Comments • 6 years ago

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Andrew “Jack” Whittaker Jr., whose life became rife with setbacks and tragedy after winning a record $315 million Powerball jackpot on Christmas night in 2002, has died. He...

This Republican Senator Calls Three Black Men Peacefully Carrying Long Guns 'Mob Rule' - Reason.com

Via: steve-ott • News & Politics • 30 Comments • 6 years ago

Once again, blacks openly carrying is "mob rule". Whites openly carrying in the Michigan capitol is crickets. Neither group was breaking any laws by openly carrying long guns.

Trump says no 'credible' intel Russia offered Taliban bounty payments to kill Americans

Via: tessylo • News & Politics • 78 Comments • 6 years ago

Trump says no 'credible' intel Russia offered Taliban bounty payments to kill Americans LINDA GIVETASH AND KELLY O'DONNELL AND MATTHEW BODNER AND KEN...

Emmy Award-Winning Actor, Director and Writer Carl Reiner Dies at 98

Via: john-russell • News & Politics • 18 Comments • 6 years ago

George Floyd Changed My Mind

Via: john-russell • News & Politics • 38 Comments • 6 years ago

Trump Has Dismantled More Monuments Than Any Protest | HuffPost

Via: steve-ott • News & Politics • 93 Comments • 6 years ago

He has destroyed four himself, including one honoring Native American cultural heritage.

'Not a care in the world': In hard-hit states, younger adults increasingly bear brunt of COVID-19 cases

Via: perrie-halpern • News & Politics • 32 Comments • 6 years ago

The True Extent of Religious Liberty in America, Explained - The French Press

Via: steve-ott • News & Politics • 10 Comments • 6 years ago

Christians aren't nearly as persecuted as they like to think. They just need to understand the law, like everyone else.

COVID Outbreaks Are Being Traced Back To Parties — Not Protests

Via: tessylo • News & Politics • 2 Comments • 6 years ago

U.S. COVID Outbreaks Are Being Traced Back To Parties — Not Protests Julie Scagell June 29, 2020, 2:30 AM EDT Clusters have been linked to several university bars and other...

Israel orders evangelical GOD TV off the air for alleged missionary content

By: john-russell • News & Politics • 34 Comments • 6 years ago

Israel orders evangelical GOD TV off the air for alleged missionary content Israel’s media watchdog says it has withdrawn the broadcast license from US-based evangelical network GOD TV,...

Rolling Stones warn Trump not to use their songs - or face legal action

Via: flynavy1 • News & Politics • 21 Comments • 6 years ago

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