January 2020

Academic Paper Argues That Raising the Minimum Wage Lowers Suicide Rate

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 11, 2020 1 Comment

“Minimum wage increases may be one intervention to reduce income-based disparities in life expectancy”...

Progressive Priorities Week in Higher Education

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 11, 2020 0 Comments

Your weekly report on campus news....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRj_728pEvU&t=8s

Iran Admits Shooting Down Civilian Jetliner “By Mistake”

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on January 10, 2020 48 Comments

Iran has admitted shooting down the civilian Ukrainian jetliner that crashed on Wednesday near Tehran, killing all of the 176 passengers on board. The Iranian admission comes amid mounting evidence, with U.S., British, and Canadian intelligence confirming that the plane was shot down by an Iranian surface-to-air missile. The Iranian military blamed the shooting of the airliner on 'human error,' Iranian state TV reported, citing an official statement. So far, Tehran had pinned the blame on mechanical fault for the downing of the Boeing 737-800.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYyWIqUZqt4

While you were focused on Soleimani, Israel became a natural gas superpower

Posted by William A. Jacobson on January 10, 2020 26 Comments

In March 2013, I noted that Israel's discovery and development of huge offshore natural gas fields was a game-changer, putting Israel on course to become an energy superpower. At that time, the field that had just come on line was the Tamar field. I wrote, Yesterday the Middle East changed forever, and you didn’t know it:

Surging in two early state polls, billionaire Tom Steyer qualifies for next Democrat debate

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on January 10, 2020 30 Comments

Anti-Trump billionaire Tom Steyer (D) launched his presidential campaign in July of last year based in large part on his personal campaign to have President Trump impeached. Considered a long shot, he irritated both the Democrat establishment and progressives.

Spiritual Adviser Marianne Williamson Ends Presidential Campaign

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 10, 2020 16 Comments

Marianne Williamson, the woman who wants to "harness the love," ended her 2020 presidential campaign. Williamson moved to Des Moines, IA, to gain some ground before the primary. However, she recently fired her entire staff.

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

China Struggles to Deal With New Pneumonia-Like Illness

Posted by Leslie Eastman on January 10, 2020 17 Comments

Chinese public health officials are struggling to identify a mysterious strain of pneumonia that has infected dozens of people and put the rest of Asia on alert for outbreaks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQ-rpJ8Upyg

Pelosi Will Likely Send Articles of Impeachment to Senate Next Week

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 10, 2020 34 Comments

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi will finally hand over the articles of impeachment to the Senate.

IRS Agent Gets 8 Years in Prison After Conviction for Raping Drunk College Student at Gunpoint

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 10, 2020 12 Comments

"Today, the survivor in this case had the opportunity to see her attacker held accountable"...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkNPoBPgx3Q

Pompeo, Mnuchin Announce Sanctions on Iran’s Steel and Iron Industries, Eight Officials

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 10, 2020 7 Comments

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of Treasury Steve Mnuchin announced President Donald Trump's administration placed sanctions on Iran's textiles, mining, and iron ore sectors.

College Administrator Suspended for Suggesting Iranian Leader Should Pick American Targets for Bombing

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 10, 2020 7 Comments

"Babson College condemns any type of threatening words or actions condoning violence or hate."...

https://www.mrctv.org/videos/cnn-pbs-host-amanpour-shows-more-reverence-iranian-vp-sec-esper-pt-2

CNN Fails to Disclose Its Iranian Guest Threatened to Kill American Hostages in 1979

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 10, 2020 24 Comments

During their coverage of Iran this week, CNN's Christiane Amanpour interviewed a woman named Masoumeh Ebtekar, who currently serves as Iran's Vice President for Women and Family Affairs. Amanpour failed to make viewers aware of Ebtekar's past.

Americans Believe an Internship at Google is More Valuable Than a Degree From Harvard

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 10, 2020 4 Comments

"According to a December survey of 2,000 adults"...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE4uxr0sopw

California Law Loophole Creates a Staggering Car Theft Crisis

Posted by Leslie Eastman on January 10, 2020 34 Comments

As if feces-strewn streets, needle-contaminated parks, and infectious diseases were not enough to repel potential tourists, a California law has resulted in a loophole that leaves many car break-ins unpunished.

NY Democrats Retreat on New Bail Reform Policy After National Criticism, Community Outrage

Posted by Stacey Matthews on January 09, 2020 35 Comments

One week after New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) made declaring war on $30 Domino's pizzas his first priority of the new year, he finally got back to the priorities that matter more to New Yorkers. So, too, has New York's Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D).

https://twitter.com/KyleKulinski/status/1215085632734797824?r

Elizabeth Warren goes full cringeworthy with dance moves and dating advice

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on January 09, 2020 43 Comments

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is struggling in her bid for the Democrat nomination for president. Her poll numbers and fundraising are nosediving. Her response? Let's dance!

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

McConnell Signs Hawley’s Resolution to Change Senate Rules, Dismiss Articles of Impeachment

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 09, 2020 36 Comments

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell signed a resolution by Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) that dismisses the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump:

Changing the rules would either require a two-thirds vote or for Republicans to deploy the "nuclear" option.

https://twitter.com/ColossusRhodey/status/1215362076518092800

Pete Buttigieg suggests Trump to blame for Iranians shooting down Ukrainian airliner

Posted by William A. Jacobson on January 09, 2020 37 Comments

You just knew that in an era of pathological Trump Derangement Syndrome, Democrats would blame Trump for Iran shooting down a Ukrainian airliner at Tehran airport on the night Iran fired ballistic missiles at bases in Iraq housing U.S. troops. Iran fired the missile, there were no U.S. planes in action over Tehran and we were not firing at them, but somehow Trump would be blamed. Laurence Tribe, the TDS-infused Harvard Law School professor, is going there:

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