May 2020
The Ahmaud Arbery Case as Zimmerman-Trayvon Martin Redux
on May 17, 2020
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Hey folks,
It's been a while, glad to be back, hope everybody is doing well, and in the interests of efficiency let us all presume that suitable compliments and offerings of adult beverages have been made.
Stacey Abrams in a cape for WaPo profile, the image you can’t unsee
on May 17, 2020
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The "real" governor of Georgia, Stacey Abrams, must have a good media team, or maybe the mainstream media is her media team. Either way, both the New York Times and the Washington Post have published ridiculous puff pieces on her in the past couple of days.
SCOTUS May Get Another Trump Finances Case as 4th Circuit Allows Emoluments Lawsuit to Proceed
on May 17, 2020
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Last week the Supreme Court heard oral argument in President Trump's bid to quash subpoenas served upon his accountants by House committees and the Manhattan D.A. Convention wisdom says that he will lose. Lucky for him, he is faced with so much litigation that there is a case he is very likely to win, and that case is poised to reach SCOTUS before the 2020 election.
Surprise: The Mask-Shamers in White House Press Corps Turn Out to Be Hypocrites
on May 17, 2020
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Believe it or not, daily mask-wearing reports have become an actual thing among some reporters in the White House press corps.
Anti-Lockdown Protests Surge Across Europe
on May 17, 2020
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Europe witnessed a wave of anti-lockdown protests on Saturday. Germany saw a huge surge in demonstrations. Thousands came out in Berlin, Munich, and Stuttgart against the measures imposed in the wake of the Wuhan coronavirus pandemic. Police used tear gas to disperse protesters in Warsaw, Poland and arrests were made in London's Hyde park, the European media reported.
ACLU Suing Betsy DeVos Over Changes to Title IX Policies on Campus
on May 17, 2020
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"seeks to block the Education Department's new provisions before they go into effect on Aug. 14"...
China Throwing in with Democrats for November Elections
on May 17, 2020
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In 2016, Democrats used the myth of Russia meddling to explain away their stunning loss. In 2020, there may be some actual attempts at meddling, but it won't be coming from Russia.
The Chinese Communist Party is not happy about being blamed for the Coronavirus pandemic, and that blame is only coming from Republicans.
Cal State System Will Not Reopen in the Fall
on May 17, 2020
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"the chancellor of California State University said classes at its 23 campuses would be canceled for the semester that begins in September"...
My Newsweek Op-Ed: “Arab World Delusions Fuel BDS Campaign’s Coronavirus Conspiracies”
on May 17, 2020
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Regular readers may remember my two-part investigation of the anti-Israel movement's appropriation of coronavirus pandemic panic.
Wuhan Virus Watch: Rep. Elise Stefanik wants probe into Cuomo’s nursing home policy
on May 17, 2020
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Today's update starts with the news that New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, who bravely challenged Schiff's impeachment maneuvers with skillful cross-examination earlier this year, is now demanding a federal probe of Gov. Cuomo’s handling of COVID-19 in nursing homes.
New Prof at Auburn U. Won’t Say School Chant Because it Includes the Word ‘War’
on May 17, 2020
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"Yeah I know I’m being a party pooper but it’s the kind of language thing that sticks with me."...
Democrats Exploit a Crisis Week at Legal Insurrection
on May 17, 2020
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All the news you may have missed....
NY AG threatens law firm claiming office headcount violates Cuomo lockdown, gets sued in response
on May 16, 2020
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HoganWillig is a multi-office law firm in western New York State. Among its practice areas is real estate closings, which enabled it to obtain designation from the state as an "essential" business even under Andrew Cuomo's coronavirus lockdown orders.
The firm also has gained expertise in advising businesses how to weather the coronavirus regulatory storm, and now finds itself in the center of one of those storms as the New York Attorney General's Office has been threatening the firm over its continued real estate operations, claiming the firm was not complying with Cuomo's Orders. The firm is fighting back with a federal court lawsuit.
Fresno Co. Sheriff Won’t Enforce CA Lockdown Order, Too Busy Rearresting Released Criminals
on May 16, 2020
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After waves of bad press and public pushback, New York City plans to revise its bail reform law. One California sheriff is faced with a similar law in her state, and she has stated that her department will not be enforcing lockdown orders.
Imperial College model used to justify UK and U.S. lockdowns deemed ‘buggy mess’ & ‘total unreliable’ by experts
on May 16, 2020
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Last week our update included the report that Dr. Neil Ferguson, who developed the Imperial College Model predicting the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus, had resigned from his government position.
College Republicans and Democrats United in Criticism of Chinese Propaganda on Campus
on May 16, 2020
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"joined a project led by the newly formed Athenai Institute to push colleges to close their Confucius Institutes"...
Stacey Abrams’ face upon realizing Biden not making surprise announcement she would be VP
on May 16, 2020
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The "real" governor of Georgia, Stacey Abrams, has been embarrassing herself and the Democratic Party with her campaign to be named Joe Biden's running mate (if he gets the nomination).
