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Mamdani Signs Law Giving Nonprofits First Dibs on Distressed NYC Buildings

DSA Already Embedding Its Political Message in Classrooms

We Are One-Year "Display Ad Free" - First Anniversary Fundraiser

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

Michael Cohen Begins Three Days of Anti-Trump Testimony on Capitol Hill

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 26, 2019 34 Comments

President Donald Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen began his three days of testimony on Capital Hill today with an appearance in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee. According to Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Cohen apologized for lying to them in 2017 and she thought he came across as credible.

Fired Oberlin College Prof. Joy Karega, who spread anti-Semitic conspiracy theories, amends discrimination lawsuit

Posted by William A. Jacobson on February 26, 2019 11 Comments

Joy Karega is the former Oberlin College professor of social justice writing caused enormous controversy when her anti-Semitic conspiracy theories spread on Facebook were revealed. We covered the story initially, on March 1, 2016, Oberlin anti-Semitic rant Prof hosting BDS event this week.

Massachusetts: Woman who attacked MAGA hat man now in ICE custody, was in country illegally

Posted by William A. Jacobson on February 26, 2019 40 Comments

We previously covered another incident in which a person wearing a MAGA hat was physically attacked in public, Woman Arrested for Attacking Man in MAGA Hat at Massachusetts Restaurant:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3YW8vStstM

San Diego area Christopher Columbus statue vandalized

Posted by Leslie Eastman on February 26, 2019 10 Comments

A statue honoring Christopher Columbus was vandalized this weekend in the San Diego area's Chula Vista.

According to police, officers were called to Discovery Park around noon after neighbors reported that someone poured red paint over the statue. When officers arrived they also found the words “genocide” and “FU” spray painted onto the figure. A brass plaque that used to be attached to the statue was also missing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b717iMAwEms

Police Believe LGBT Activist Burned House Down, Killed Pets for Attention

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 26, 2019 31 Comments

In Jackson, MI, transgender man Niki Joly became a gay hero in 2016 and 2017 after he managed to put on a gay festival and have ordinances dropped that discriminated against gay people. The local paper named him Citizen of the Year. But that was not enough attention for Joly because police finally arrested him for arson for burning his own house down in 2017. That fire killed his three cats and two dogs.

TPUSA Members: UT Tyler Attack Reflects Growing Campus Hostility Toward Conservatives

UT Austin Funds Graduate Student Research on ‘Reproductive Justice’

Texas Tech Regents Eliminate Several Race, Gender Studies Courses

Ransomware Gang Claims Credit for Vanderbilt Cyberattack

Occidental College Hosts Transgender Event That Mocks Trump

Franklin & Marshall College Drops Plan to Adopt 'Gender Neutral' Mascot

Harry Reid: I Didn’t Mean It When I Said Bush Was The Worst President Ever

Posted by Stacey Matthews on February 26, 2019 17 Comments

We all remember how when George W. Bush was president he was ruthlessly treated by his political opposition. Senator Harry Reid (D-NV), in particular, stood second to no one in expressing his utter disdain and contempt for "43" every chance he got. But in an interview with CNN's Dana Bash that aired this week, the former leader of the US Senate is now singing a different tune:

Survey: 73% of Americans Don’t Believe Race Should be Considered in College Admissions

Posted by Mike LaChance on February 26, 2019 19 Comments

A new survey conducted by the Pew Research Center about the importance of race in higher education has some surprising findings. A significant majority of Americans no longer see this as a necessary consideration in admissions.

POLL: Dramatic and Sudden Cultural Shift As More Americans Identifying as Pro-Life

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on February 25, 2019 12 Comments

Democrats really stepped in it when they forsook "safe, legal, and rare" in exchange for a nationwide push to codify infanticide up to and after birth. Despite the media's attempts to sweep the issue under the rug, the damage is done. A new Marist Poll commissioned by none other than The Knights of Columbus found public attitude shifting in favor of life and by a lot. 17 points a lot. For the first time in 10 years, Americans (based on the poll sample, anyway) are just as likely to identify as pro-life as they are pro-choice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FivpjqLqud0

UK to Ban Hezbollah Terrorist Group

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on February 25, 2019 6 Comments

Britain is set to join the United States in banning the Iran-backed terrorist group Hezbollah. The United Kingdom’s home office is expected to make a formal announcement barring the Shi'a Islamist outfit from the country later this week, Reuters news agency reported Monday. The UK had outlawed the military wing of the Hezbollah in 2008, allowing its 'political' wing to operate in the country.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nLAErDJfaM

Spike Lee Wins Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar, Not So Subtly Lashes Out at Trump in Acceptance Speech

Posted by Tyler Hummel on February 25, 2019 40 Comments

Spike Lee is infamous for having been snubbed for Oscars five times during his career as a director. At Sunday's awards ceremony, he won Best Adapted Screenplay for his critically praised and controversial dark comedy Blackkklansman.

Cat Fight! Ocasio-Cortez Takes Shot at Sen. Feinstein, Says Her Policies Are “Going to Kill Us”

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on February 25, 2019 65 Comments

In a bizarre Instagram live, presumably filmed from her kitchen, Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez prattled on about climate change, took a couple pot shots at Senator Diane Feinstein, and said climate change is killing thousands of people.

Appeals Court reinstates suit against Sheldon Adelson and others over support for Israel

Posted by William A. Jacobson on February 25, 2019 21 Comments

In March 2016, we covered the filing of a lawsuit by notorious Palestinian activist Bassem Tamimi and others against a long list of U.S. persons and entities alleging war crimes due to their support for Israel, Palestinian Bassem al-Tamimi lead plaintiff in suit against dozens of Americans for supporting Israel:

Lawmakers Slam German President for Lauding Iran’s Islamic Revolution

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on February 25, 2019 17 Comments

German lawmakers have criticized the country's President Frank-Walter Steinmeier for sending a congratulatory message to the Iranian regime on the 40th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.

Branco Cartoon – Hard Hat

Posted by A.F. Branco on February 25, 2019 15 Comments

Proceed with Caution...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4iUfn1TJMc

National Black Law Enforcement group backs Georgia-Israel police exchange program

Posted by Miriam Elman on February 24, 2019 11 Comments

The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) and the Georgia Council on American Indian Concerns (GCOAIC) have issued statements condemning the virulently anti-Israel and undeniably antisemitic campaign known as “Deadly Exchange”.

http://www.stripes.com/news/army/22-women-to-join-army-s-infantry-armor-branches-as-officers-1.404715

Federal Judge Rules Male-Only Military Draft Unconstitutional

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on February 24, 2019 86 Comments

Back in 2016, the U. S. Senate considered a military spending bill that would require women to register for the draft when they turn 18. The measure was ultimately removed from the bill, but a Texas federal judge ruled Friday that the male-only military draft is unconstitutional.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1wo6lRmmuQ

New California bill would let drivers legally eat roadkill

Posted by Leslie Eastman on February 24, 2019 63 Comments

Never let it be said that all the rules that California's legislators create are stale and dull. Sacramento is proposing new rules that would make eating roadkill legal.