May 2020

Social Media Hoax: Fake Images Falsely Tie Trump to Death of George Floyd

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on May 31, 2020 46 Comments

Earlier this week, a couple of social media hoaxes attempting to tie President Trump to the death of George Floyd went viral. The intent is to put a good crisis to good use, and "good use" for today's Democrats/left always means damaging Trump. For the left, it's always Orange Man Bad, and this attempt to tie both the actual George Floyd incident and the resulting riots to Trump is worth noting.

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CNN Personality Chris Cuomo’s ‘Prime Time’ Ratings Have Dropped 50% Since Early April

Posted by Stacey Matthews on May 31, 2020 17 Comments

It sounds like Chris Cuomo's "Keeping up with the Cuomos" segments with brother Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) have backfired rather spectacularly.

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UK’s Johnson Seeks U.S.-Led 5G Alliance to Counter China’s Dominance

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on May 31, 2020 20 Comments

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants the United States to lead an international alliance to build a 5G telecommunications network overcoming the West's dependence on China. "The government has approached Washington about a 'D10' club of democratic partners, based on the G7 plus Australia, South Korea and India," British newspaper The Times reported Friday. 

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Wuhan Virus Watch: New England Journal of Medicine – Wearing mask outside health care facilities offers little protection

Posted by Leslie Eastman on May 31, 2020 47 Comments

Today's update will start with new information related to the touchstone of the latest spate of coronavirus policies: "Wearing masks is critical in reducing spread."

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University of Hartford Announces Plans to Reopen in the Fall

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 31, 2020 1 Comment

"will offer an early drop-off period for resident students to drop off their belongings in mid-August"...

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Breaking: Trump Says U.S. Will Designate ANTIFA a Terrorist Organization [UPDATES]

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on May 31, 2020 119 Comments

As revelations of coordinated antifa involvement in the incitement of violent riots in cities across the country became increasingly clear, calls went out for President Trump to address the problem.

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After Several Days Biden Finally Issues Statement on Violence, While Campaign Staff Helps Bail Out Rioters

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 31, 2020 10 Comments

Riots are still unfolding in Minneapolis and various other American cities. Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee, has finally issued a statement. He spoke about George Floyd on Friday night but failed to mention the riots.

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U. Minnesota Cutting Ties With Minneapolis Police but Students Say it’s Not Enough

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 31, 2020 8 Comments

"Student groups from the University of Minnesota are calling for the complete abolition of any police presence on campus"...

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Riots Continue in Cities Across the Country

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on May 31, 2020 40 Comments

Riots marked by violence, looting, and property destruction continued overnight in cities across the nation.

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Last Call to Register for Virtual Reader Reception

Posted by William A. Jacobson on May 31, 2020 5 Comments

Our "Virtual Reader Reception" is 7 p.m. Eastern tonight. See this post for more details. Registration ends at 3 p.m. Eastern today. This is a closed event. Pre-registration via Eventbrite is required. It will not be livestreamed.

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Stanford Prof Under Fire for Using Racial Slur in Historical Context

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 31, 2020 2 Comments

"read aloud an anti-Constitution quote from Patrick Henry"...

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Federal Officer Murdered in Oakland Friday Identified as Patrick Underwood

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on May 31, 2020 25 Comments

On Friday, a white van pulled up outside the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building in Oakland, and someone opened fire on two federal security officers. One of whom, Dave Patrick Underwood, was killed.  He's been identified by friends and family, including by his sister Kisha Evans, via Facebook.

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The Left Burns America Week at Legal Insurrection

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 31, 2020 12 Comments

All the news you may have missed....

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SpaceX makes historic launch of NASA astronauts, leaving pandemic and riots behind

Posted by Leslie Eastman on May 30, 2020 23 Comments

In a rare bit of good news coming out in 2020, SpaceX launched NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken aboard a Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft.

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Minnesota Dems and Liberal Media Claim ‘White Supremacists’ and ‘Far Right’ Are Behind George Floyd Riots

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on May 30, 2020 127 Comments

Democrats appear to be moving toward a rather bizarre take on the riots occurring across the country prompted by the death of George Floyd.  According to Minnesota governor Tim Walz (D) and assorted Democrats and leftists on Twitter, white supremacists may be to blame for the rioting and violence.

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Trumptillas: Trump Supporters Hold Rallies During Pandemic Without Riots and Looting

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 30, 2020 19 Comments

Trump rallies can't take place due to the pandemic, but Trump supporters in certain areas have come up with a new way to express their solidarity with the president. They're boat parades called "Trumptillas." You've got to admire their ingenuity and enthusiasm. And none of it involves riots or looting.

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Germany’s Merkel Rejects Trump’s Invite for G7 Summit

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on May 30, 2020 28 Comments

German Chancellor 'rebuffed' U.S. President Donald Trump's invitation to attend next month's G7 Summit, the German media reports. "As of today, considering the overall pandemic situation, she cannot agree to her personal participation on a trip to Washington," German government spokesman Steffen Seibert said on Friday.

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Student Files Lawsuit Against Brandeis University Over Quality of Online Classes

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 30, 2020 3 Comments

"seeks repayment for tuition, room and board costs, and reimbursement for a spring semester that was “inferior,” according to the complaint"...

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