https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/interactive/2023/florida-book-bans-school-rules/? The librarian who couldn’t take it anymore She loved books. And in a time of spreading book bans in public schools, that’s why this Florida librarian had to quit. By Ruby Cramer Photographs by Thomas Simonetti Nov. 11 at 6:05 a.m. KISSIMMEE, Fla. — It was her last Monday morning in the library, and … Continue reading The librarian who couldn’t take it anymore
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Migrants to U.S. flocking here from all over the globe
https://apple.news/AMqUvjEBvQoOY3Zkg7zNAiw Migrants Are Flocking to the U.S. From All Over the Globe Arrests at the Southwest border of migrants from China, India and other distant countries have tripled By Santiago Pérez, published in the Wall Street Journal on Nov. 4, 2023 5:30 am ET Hundreds of thousands of migrants from all over the world are making … Continue reading Migrants to U.S. flocking here from all over the globe
Wonderful calendar from NBC of 2023 U.S. primaries and caucuses
2024 Primary Elections Calendar The Republican presidential primary will kick off on Jan. 15 with the Iowa caucuses, followed by New Hampshire on Jan. 23. In a bid to make South Carolina the first Democratic contest, on Feb. 3, the Democratic National Committee has said candidates should not put their name on the New Hampshire … Continue reading Wonderful calendar from NBC of 2023 U.S. primaries and caucuses
Can you vote for a man who’s saying, quite bluntly, that he wants to be a military dictator?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/11/05/trump-revenge-second-term/ Trump and allies plot revenge, Justice Department control in a second term Advisers have also discussed deploying the military to quell potential unrest on Inauguration Day. Critics have called the ideas under consideration dangerous and unconstitutional. By Isaac Arnsdorf, Josh Dawsey and Devlin Barrett Updated November 6, 2023 at 1:27 p.m. EST|Published November 5, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. EST Donald … Continue reading Can you vote for a man who’s saying, quite bluntly, that he wants to be a military dictator?
Solid article explaining 14th amendment challenges to Trump running for President
abcnews.go.com/Politics/14th-amendment-challenges-trumps-candidacy-supreme-court-bound/story?id=104587744 14th Amendment challenges to Trump's candidacy are likely Supreme Court bound There's a "very good chance" a lower court rules against Trump, a lawyer says. By Devin Dwyer and Meghan Mistry November 5, 2023, 9:38 AM Lawsuits in 3 states seek to bar Donald Trump from holding office ABC News’ Devin Dwyer reports on the latest … Continue reading Solid article explaining 14th amendment challenges to Trump running for President
Meet the seven Hill Republicans willing to hold Trump accountable
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/06/29/meet-seven-hill-republicans-willing-hold-trump-accountable/ [click thru for the helpful Venn diagrams that make the words crystal clear] Meet the seven Hill Republicans willing to hold Trump accountable Analysis by Philip Bump, National columnist June 29, 2022 at 1:52 p.m. EDT As the riot at the Capitol began, no elected official in the Republican Party was under any obvious delusions … Continue reading Meet the seven Hill Republicans willing to hold Trump accountable
Anti-Zionism not only butchers Jews: it turns Palestinians into cannon fodder (Op Ed in WSJ)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/anti-zionism-is-a-more-malevolent-form-of-anti-semitism-jews-israel-hamas-b84c59de? Anti-Zionism Is a More Malevolent Form of Anti-Semitism It not only butchers Jews but consigns Palestinian civilians to the role of cannon fodder. By Ruth R. Wisse Oct. 16, 2023 4:51 pm ET Israeli army soldiers patrol an area in northern Israel bordering Lebanon, Oct. 15. PHOTO: AFP CONTRIBUTOR#AFP/AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE/GETTY IMAGES Anti-Semitism has scored its flashiest victory since … Continue reading Anti-Zionism not only butchers Jews: it turns Palestinians into cannon fodder (Op Ed in WSJ)
Biden’s Israel trip looks like a gamble that’s already paying off
http://www.thedailybeast.com/bidens-israel-trip-was-a-gamble-thats-already-paying-off Biden’s Israel Trip Was a Gamble That’s Already Paying Off BOLD MOVE Humanitarian aid is finally entering Gaza, Israelis felt supported, and Netanyahu is unlikely to disrespect the U.S. president again any time soon. by David Rothkopf Published Oct. 18, 2023 2:10PM EDT President Joe Biden’s trip to Israel was a gamble. With it, he became the first U.S. … Continue reading Biden’s Israel trip looks like a gamble that’s already paying off
Fani Willis stands tall in her scathing response to Jim Jordan
I don't post many political stories but this one made me smile. https://apple.news/AFj22dQLxSN6nE2z--7IXnA Fani Willis All but Calls Jim Jordan a Moron in Scathing Letter About Prosecuting Trump The Fulton County district attorney more or less told the House Judiciary chair to take a remedial civics class. BY BESS LEVIN SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 In a withering … Continue reading Fani Willis stands tall in her scathing response to Jim Jordan
Black-owned fashion brands to search out
https://www.glam.com/1110697/black-owned-fashion-brands-that-will-dominate-your-closet/ [click thru for links to see why the author is gushing] 10 Black-Owned Fashion Brands That Will Dominate Your ClosetProstock-studio/Shutterstock BY LAURA BOJAMAA| NOV. 20, 2022 2:05 PM EST The number of talented Black designers making an impact on the fashion industry is growing every day. Yet, even with the push to prioritize diversity and … Continue reading Black-owned fashion brands to search out
U.S. imports of “blood teak” from Myanmar continue deforestation and how it supports military regime
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/16/myanmar-teak-wood-import-sanctions US imports of ‘blood teak’ from Myanmar continue despite sanctions The harvesting of the luxury wood contributes to deforestation and profits from its sale support the country’s military regime Lauren Aratani, Tue 16 May 2023 00.01 EDT Thousands of tons of timber from Myanmar have continued to be imported into the US, despite government … Continue reading U.S. imports of “blood teak” from Myanmar continue deforestation and how it supports military regime
Opinion: This blue-state election compact could create a constitutional crisis
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/06/11/democratic-electoral-alliance-potential-constitutional-crisis/ Opinion: This blue-state election compact could create a constitutional crisis By Jason WillickColumnist, published June 11, 2023 at 6:30 a.m. EDT Imagine a Jan. 6-style crisis, only this time with serious (as opposed to politically manufactured) disagreements over whether the presidential candidate who won a key state is entitled to its electoral votes. That disturbing scenario just became a … Continue reading Opinion: This blue-state election compact could create a constitutional crisis
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