December 2019

Michael Flynn Sentencing Scheduled in January After Judge Denies Arguments That FBI Tricked Him

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 17, 2019 36 Comments

U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan of Washington, D.C., scheduled former national security adviser Michael Flynn's sentencing on January 28.

Democrats are going to try to “Kavanaugh” the Impeachment Trial with new accusations

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 16, 2019 43 Comments

The most dangerous place on earth, Bob Dole wisely observed, is between Chuck Schumer and the TV cameras. Not surprisingly, while Mitch McConnell usually gets his way, Schumer gets the headlines and TV coverage.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJo2xlmT29I

Judge Blocks Los Angeles Law Forcing Contractors to Disclose Ties to NRA

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 16, 2019 12 Comments

The National Rifle Association (NRA) received some good news in its legal challenge to a Los Angeles ordinance requiring businesses to disclose any links with the advocacy group: a federal judge temporarily blocked the rule.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BV34ZvxbRy8#action=share

Anti-Impeachment Protesters Disrupt Rep. Schiff During Armenian Genocide Event

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 16, 2019 19 Comments

Weeks of impeachment hearings that have mocked fairness and transparency have subsequently spilled over to other congressional activities. Scuffles broke out this weekend during a town hall event in California to mark the recent passage of US legislation officially commemorating the Armenian genocide.

Ocasio-Cortez Complains She Has Too Many Healthcare Plans To Choose From

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 16, 2019 35 Comments

The lack of self-awareness from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez never fails to amaze me. The congresswoman took to Twitter to complain she had way too many options to choose from when it comes to healthcare plans.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/democratic-debate-in-jeopardy-amid-labor-disputes

Democratic Debate Overshadowed by Labor Disputes, Candidates Demanding Qualification Changes

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 16, 2019 21 Comments

The next Democratic presidential primary debate is scheduled to take place on December 19 in Los Angeles, but the DNC faces a few challenges.

Faculty Members at Syracuse University Call for More Courses on Diversity

Posted by Mike LaChance on December 16, 2019 8 Comments

"Currently Syracuse University has a single-course diversity requirement"...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZtCfBR8ZZQ

Schumer Wants Mulvaney, Bolton to Testify in Senate Impeachment Trial

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 16, 2019 40 Comments

The House has not voted on the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. That fact has not stopped Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer from writing out his demands for the trial in his chamber.

Rutgers University Hosts Event With Puppies and Kittens to Help Students Through Exams

Posted by Mike LaChance on December 16, 2019 6 Comments

"It kind of gives you a break from thinking about finals."...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0V8XeqJdq8

UK: Boris Johnson to Pass Anti-BDS Law, Says Senior Conservative Politician

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on December 16, 2019 9 Comments

Days after winning a landslide majority in the UK general elections, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is considering a law combating the anti-Israel boycott campaign, the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement (BDS), a senior Conservative politician revealed on Sunday.

Washington College Students March to Protest Microaggressions and Biases

Posted by Mike LaChance on December 16, 2019 2 Comments

"idea for the protest sprung from the Diversity Committee"...

A.F. Branco Cartoon – The Grinning Reaper

Posted by A.F. Branco on December 16, 2019 11 Comments

Yes, ma'am...

Cautious optimism for expelled Oberlin College male student after appellate argument

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 15, 2019 24 Comments

John Doe v. Oberlin College is a case we have covered for almost two years. While it doesn't get the media coverage of Gibson's Bakery v. Oberlin College, it's every bit as important, addressing alleged systemic abuses at Oberlin College in its treatment of male students. By way of background, we first covered the case on December 26, 2017, Lawsuit: Oberlin College sexual assault hearing process rigged, 100% conviction rate:

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