Month: September 2020

Amid Trump's Disingenuous Vow for Unity, Rights Groups Say ICE Raids in Mississippi Only 'Sow Fear, Pain, and Discord'

Human and civil rights advocates in Mississippi and across the country called out the Trump administration Thursday after federal immigration agents raided food processing plants throughout the state Wednesday night, arresting nearly 700 workers and leaving many children separated from their parents. “We are deeply concerned that the raids have separated Mississippians’ families, disrupted our…

By HearthstoneYarns September 12, 2020 0

Blasting Laura Ingraham as 'Neo-Nazi Fan Favorite,' Ocasio-Cortez Says Twitter Users Entitled to Vile Opinions But Not Abuse

In response to criticism of her decision to block a small number of Twitter users, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Thursday drew a clear distinction between those who engage in persistent “harrassment and abuse” and those who simply hold and express repugnant views—using Fox News host Laura Ingraham as an illustrative example of the latter. “See?…

By HearthstoneYarns September 12, 2020 0

Hundreds of Thousands Expected to Join 'Historic Nationwide Mobilization' on Eve of Trump Impeachment Vote

A coalition of progressive advocacy groups on Friday announced plans for a “historic nationwide mobilization” across the U.S. on the eve of the House’s yet-to-be-scheduled vote on articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to take to the streets around the country, said the “Nobody Is Above the…

By HearthstoneYarns September 12, 2020 0

Trump and associates had over 100 contacts with Russians before taking office: NY Times

President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE and at least 17 of his campaign officials and advisers had contacts with Russian nationals and WikiLeaks or their…

By HearthstoneYarns September 11, 2020 0