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Posted by Mike LaChance on August 18, 2019 3 Comments

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The Other Oberlin College Case – Expelled “John Doe” Appeal Involving 100 Percent Conviction Rate

Posted by William A. Jacobson on August 17, 2019 30 Comments

While everyone has been focused on Gibson's Bakery v. Oberlin College, it's worth revisiting another lawsuit against Oberlin College which we have extensively covered but it below the media radar. Once again, the alleged conduct of then Title IX Coordinator, now Dean of Students, Meredith Raimondo was part of the case.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u38hLjPmbOw

“May God Ruin Trump,” Says Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s Grandmother

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on August 17, 2019 66 Comments

The Palestinian grandmother of Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib wished "ruin" on President Donald Trump in an ongoing controversy over Michigan lawmaker's proposed visit to Israel. "May God ruin him," Tlaib's grandmother was quoted saying by news agency Reuters.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJyhN5ec9zw

After launch of two projectiles into East Sea, North Korea announces it has ‘new weapon’

Posted by Leslie Eastman on August 17, 2019 5 Comments

North Korea fired two more projectiles into the East Sea, further raising tensions on the peninsula, and the South Koran military indicates that it is now analyzing the projectiles and maintaining high levels of readiness.

Ted Lieu Retracts Dual Loyalty Charge on U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Falsely Claims He Didn’t Know It Was Anti-Semitic

Posted by Stacey Matthews on August 17, 2019 30 Comments

In the aftermath of Israel's security-based decision Thursday to bar pro-BDS Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) and Ilhan Omar (D-MN) entry into the country, their west coast Congressional colleague Ted Lieu (D-CA) was one of many Democrats who were outraged.

Iranian Refugee Warns America That Universities are Becoming Radicalized

Africana Studies Department at Oberlin College Offers Courses on Marxism

Northwestern Food Fest Cancels Event After Pro-Israel Group Registers

Member of Largest Teachers Union Says They Abandoned Education in Pursuit of Political Power

Columbia to Host Discussion of American Genocide, Colonialism, and Racial Oppression

LGBT Student Group at Florida State U. Requests $58K for Drag Shows

Rachel Maddow Smears Trump Judicial Nominee as Racist by Misrepresenting Law Review Article

Posted by Mike LaChance on August 17, 2019 21 Comments

The liberal media has completely abandoned the Trump Russia conspiracy and has moved on to promoting a false narrative about white supremacy. Rachel Maddow is clearly on board, and she used her platform to falsely smear a Trump judicial nominee this week.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N67mlIESkk

Medical Examiner Rules Jeffrey Epstein’s Death a Suicide by Hanging

Posted by Mary Chastain on August 17, 2019 31 Comments

New York City Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Barbara Sampson determined multimillionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide by hanging himself:

“After careful review of all investigative information, including complete autopsy findings, the determination on the death of Jeffrey Epstein is below — Cause: Hanging. Manner: Suicide.”

Constitutional Studies Week in Higher Education

Posted by Mike LaChance on August 17, 2019 2 Comments

Your weekly report on campus news....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG9JWOOWf4E

Leaked Audio: NY Times shifts targeting of Trump from Russia collusion to racism

Posted by William A. Jacobson on August 16, 2019 46 Comments

In an astounding audio transcript leaked to Slate, NY Times executive editor Dean Baquet reveals what we all knew: The NY Times is out to get Trump. It's deliberate, it's planned, and it's shifting after Russia collusion failed to portraying Trump as racist.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-fk9ICwc3k

Mulan Star Crystal Liu Supports Hong Kong’s Police in the Midst of Ongoing Violent Protests

Posted by Tyler Hummel on August 16, 2019 32 Comments

The star of next year's live action remake of Mulan caused a massive stir on social media this past week. Crystal Liu, who portrays the lead character in Disney's live action remake of the animated Disney princess film Mulan, posted a series of posts in support of Hong Kong's police amidst widespread violent protests rocking the city.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4G21NkKq54

Trump administration orders sweeping environmental review of offshore wind industry

Posted by Leslie Eastman on August 16, 2019 42 Comments

Hard on the heels of plans to modify the Endangered Species Act, the Trump administration is ordering a sweeping environmental review of the offshore wind industry, based on concerns voiced by the fishing industry.

Grassley to Probe Biden-Linked Sale of Uranium One

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on August 16, 2019 14 Comments

Uranium One is back in the news and it could spell trouble for former Vice President Biden. Sen. Grassley announced Thursday he was launching an investigation into the sale of "a sensitive U.S. technology company to the Chinese government and an investment firm run by the sons of Joe Biden and John Kerry," reports Fox News. The sale of which was approved by the Obama administration.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Zk6T8J1bDs

Mark Sanford Will Decide by Labor Day if He Will Launch a Primary Challenge Against Trump

Posted by Mary Chastain on August 16, 2019 45 Comments

Former South Carolina Governor and US House Rep. Mark Sanford announced he will make a decision by Labor Day if he will launch a primary challenge against President Donald Trump in 2020. From CNN:

Sanford told CNN's Jake Tapper that he's been encouraged to run for president by people who "have said we need to have a conversation about what it means to be a Republican."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba3HelEep3k

Republican Beats Green New Deal Supporter to Win Seat on Los Angeles City Council

Posted by Leslie Eastman on August 16, 2019 15 Comments

There have been some intriguing developments related to elections and California that may bode for a slightly less blue future for the Golden State. I recently noted that the state identified over 84,000 duplicate voter registrations during a detailed audit of rolls in the wake of Motor-Voter implementation. Now, a Republican won a seat in a recent Los Angeles City Council election, beating an enthusiastic advocate of the Green New Deal.

https://twitter.com/HannahAllam/status/1080836747980869635

Rep. Rashida Tlaib granted “humanitarian” visit to grandmother, but she rejects it

Posted by William A. Jacobson on August 16, 2019 40 Comments

Yesterday, Israel denied visas for Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, after pressure from Trump, under a law permitting the government to bar entry to advocates of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement. The decision kicked off a firestorm, including false accusations by former Democrat Vice Presidential candidate and current Senator Tim Kaine that Israel had imposed a "Muslim ban".

Trump Reportedly Wants to Buy Greenland for the United States

Posted by Mike LaChance on August 16, 2019 63 Comments

President Donald Trump reportedly wants to acquire Greenland for the United States. Your eyes have not deceived you. This is real. Can you even imagine the ramifications of such a thing? It's hard to comprehend.

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

NY Times: Elizabeth Warren’s Native American deception still creates doubts about her general election viability

Posted by William A. Jacobson on August 15, 2019 26 Comments

Elizabeth Warren definitely is surging. She took a campaign left for dead early in the year after the DNA debacle and her Native American problem, and turned it around on the back of rolling out aggressive plans every few days to keep herself in the news cycle. It took a while, but being the center of news coverage for months appears to be paying off.