April 2021

60 Minutes Stands by Deceptively Edited DeSantis/Publix Report

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on April 06, 2021 20 Comments

After being busted for what was undoubtedly a misinformation campaign against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, CBS/60 Minutes is standing by their reporting.

Fight Against California’s Neo-Marxist Critical Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum Shifts To Individual Districts

Posted by Samantha Mandeles on April 06, 2021 2 Comments

Now an official piece of California's public school system, the contentious Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum (ESMC) has continued to inspire controversy in its home state.

Florida Democratic Rep Alcee Hastings Dies at Age 84

Posted by Legal Insurrection Staff on April 06, 2021 4 Comments

As a federal judge, Hastings was tried and acquitted on charges of conspiracy to solicit a bribe in 1982, but in 1988 he was impeached by the then Democratic lead House on charges of bribery and perjury. The Democratic Senate convicted Hastings in 1989....

Biden Says It’s ‘Up to the Masters’ Golf Tournament to Leave Georgia Over ‘Jim Crow’ Laws

Posted by Mary Chastain on April 06, 2021 31 Comments

We saw Press Secretary Jen Psaki try to deny President Joe Biden had anything to do with MLB moving its All-Star Game out of Atlanta, GA, over the state's"Jim Crow laws." I guess the blowback was huge because Biden softened his stance when it comes to athletes. He refused to take a side when asked if the Masters golf tournament should leave Augusta, GA, due to those "Jim Crow laws." He cannot stop describing them as Jim Crow laws.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Calls for Global Corporate Tax Rate

Posted by Leslie Eastman on April 06, 2021 29 Comments

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has officially called for a minimum global corporate tax rate, saying that "tax competition" distorts the economic playing field and pressures governments to erode their tax base.

Texas Gov. Abbott Bans State Agencies From Issuing Vaccine Passports

Posted by Mary Chastain on April 06, 2021 8 Comments

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's latest executive order bans state agencies from issuing a COVID-19 vaccine passport or requiring proof of vaccination.

China Warns Biden White House Against Taking “Superior” Position in World Affairs

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on April 06, 2021 20 Comments

China has warned President Joe Biden's administration from taking a "superior position" in world affairs. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi issued the warning at this week's meeting of Asian foreign ministers, the Chinese media reported Monday.

Report: Biden Admin Wants to Restart Border Wall Construction

Posted by Mary Chastain on April 06, 2021 24 Comments

The Washington Times reported that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas wants to restart construction on the border wall to fill any gaps.

Brown University Reportedly Has One Surveillance Camera for Every Nine Undergrads

Posted by Mike LaChance on April 06, 2021 4 Comments

"Students don't 'agree' to being surveilled; they aren't even aware they're being surveilled! How could they possibly consent?"...

Report: Border Patrol Arrest Two Yemeni Men on FBI’s Terrorism List

Posted by Mary Chastain on April 06, 2021 5 Comments

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB) announced on Monday it arrested two Yemeni men on the FBI's terrorism list. However, when you go to the media release, the webpage says, "You are not authorized to access this page."

Professor Allegedly Investigated by College for Months After Pushing Back on ‘White Fragility Training’

Posted by Mike LaChance on April 06, 2021 1 Comment

"a cartoonishly over-the-top disciplinary process that included the hiring of a private investigator, dozens of interviews, and claims of widespread trauma"...

LIVE: Chauvin Trial Day 7 – Where is Cause of Death Beyond a Reasonable Doubt?

Posted by Andrew Branca on April 06, 2021 141 Comments

Welcome to our ongoing coverage of the Minnesota murder trial of Derek Chauvin, over the in-custody death of George Floyd. I am Attorney Andrew Branca for Law of Self Defense, providing guest commentary and analysis of this trial for Legal Insurrection.

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April 2021

60 Minutes Stands by Deceptively Edited DeSantis/Publix Report

Fight Against California’s Neo-Marxist Critical Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum Shifts To Individual Districts

Florida Democratic Rep Alcee Hastings Dies at Age 84

Biden Says It’s ‘Up to the Masters’ Golf Tournament to Leave Georgia Over ‘Jim Crow’ Laws

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Calls for Global Corporate Tax Rate

Texas Gov. Abbott Bans State Agencies From Issuing Vaccine Passports

China Warns Biden White House Against Taking “Superior” Position in World Affairs

Report: Biden Admin Wants to Restart Border Wall Construction

Brown University Reportedly Has One Surveillance Camera for Every Nine Undergrads

Report: Border Patrol Arrest Two Yemeni Men on FBI’s Terrorism List

Professor Allegedly Investigated by College for Months After Pushing Back on ‘White Fragility Training’

LIVE: Chauvin Trial Day 7 – Where is Cause of Death Beyond a Reasonable Doubt?

Five Dorms at U. Connecticut Placed Under Quarantine After Large Party

MLB Moves All-Star Game to Colorado, a State With Voter ID Laws

Chauvin Trial Day 6 Wrap-Up: Chief Says Neck Restraint Not Trained, But Does It Matter?

Oberlin College Settles With John Doe No. 1 After Loss In Appeals Court

FL Gov. DeSantis Declares Emergency as Phosphate Plant’s Wastewater Leak Prompts Evacuations

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