March 2020

https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/democratic-debate-july-31-2019/index.html

Kamala Harris Endorses Biden Despite Accusing Him During Debate Of Praising Segregationist Senators

Posted by Mary Chastain on March 08, 2020 23 Comments

Former 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden for president even though she fiercely went after him in the summer debates.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5z6baZO7HpM&t=11s

Merkel’s Left-Wing Coalition Partner Calls for ‘Pact for Humanity’ as Migrants Amass at EU Borders

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on March 08, 2020 34 Comments

With thousands of migrants amassing at Europe's outer borders, German Chancellor Angela Merkel's left-wing coalition partner has called for a "Pact for Humanity" to bringing these asylum seekers directly into the country. Germany's ruling Social Democratic Party wants to take in "unaccompanied minors" trying to enter into Greece from Turkey, German media reports said.

Honoring White Basketball Player Gets U. Wisconsin-Madison Accused of Racism

Posted by Mike LaChance on March 08, 2020 8 Comments

“What message do you think that sends to potential recruits and to past and current players of color?”...

https://www.mrctv.org/videos/joy-reid-kids-trump-supporters-coronavirus-threat-your-kids

Joy Reid Warns Children of Trump Supporters May Put Your Kids At Risk For Coronavirus

Posted by Mike LaChance on March 08, 2020 48 Comments

Some people on the left have been pushing the false claim that Trump called the Coronavirus a hoax. MSNBC's Joy Reid just took that concept to a new level by suggesting the children of Trump supporters are a threat to other people's kids.

New York College Students Putting Spring Break on Hold Over Coronavirus

Posted by Mike LaChance on March 08, 2020 1 Comment

"NYU, Columbia and Cornell universities are urging students not to take off for foreign destinations this month."...

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

Airlines Flying Empty “Ghost” Flights During Coronavirus Outbreak to Avoid Losing Flight Spots

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on March 08, 2020 28 Comments

This is bureaucracy at its finest (or worst). With the coronavirus prompting many to stay in their own germy homes, airlines are wasting thousands of gallons of jet fuel flying empty flights in order to hold their flight slots.

UC Santa Cruz Cancelled Classes Due to Grad Students Who Are Still Striking

Posted by Mike LaChance on March 08, 2020 1 Comment

"The school reopened libraries, dining halls, and other campus services Friday after having been in near-complete shut-down mode Thursday."...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4dhbm15Re4

The End of Persistence Week at Legal Insurrection

Posted by Mike LaChance on March 08, 2020 7 Comments

All the news you may have missed....

Denial, Delusion, and Elitism: The ‘Elizabeth Warren Lost Because She’s a Woman’ Myth

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on March 07, 2020 72 Comments

On Super Tuesday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) came in third in her home state of Massachusetts and fourth in Oklahoma, the state in which she grew up. The humiliating damage to her 2020 presidential aspirations couldn't be ignored, and she dropped out two days later.

Bernie’s Revolution Funded by Techies, Hipsters, and Champagne Socialists

Posted by Katya Sedgwick on March 07, 2020 14 Comments

The staunchest supporters of Bernie Sanders are young, wealthy, and incapable of governing themselves.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxi4HQq9w50

How purple can Trump make the Golden State this November?

Posted by Leslie Eastman on March 07, 2020 30 Comments

As the nation's press focuses on the presidential race, it is ignoring some fascinating signs that the Golden State may become much redder November 3rd.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Qyu1XG-wnw

Maybe it’s time to dial back the coronavirus drama

Posted by Leslie Eastman on March 07, 2020 123 Comments

After a week of covering the Wuhan coronavirus as both as a pundit and a biosafety professional, I have come to the conclusion that maybe it is time to dial back the drama associated with the pathogen.

University of Washington Cancels In-Person Classes Until End of Quarter Over Coronavirus

Posted by Mike LaChance on March 07, 2020 1 Comment

“Our focus remains keeping this community healthy as we fulfill our important educational, research and service mission.”...

https://twitter.com/HeshmatAlavi/status/1235136593415098368

Iran: Coronavirus Kills the ‘Butcher of Tehran’

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on March 07, 2020 31 Comments

Coronavirus has killed a high-profile leader in Iran responsible for the U.S.-designated terrorist group Basij Forces, the Iranian news agency Tasnim confirmed. Mohammad Haj Abolghasem, a senior commander, was known as the 'butcher of Tehran' for his role in the bloody suppression of pro-democracy protests that began in November 2019, the Iranian exile group said.

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