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Iran Nuclear Program Should Be Israel's Target After Missile Attack

Walz Lied About Being in Hong Kong During Tiananmen Square Massacre

U. Virginia BIPOC Alumni-Student Mentoring Program Challenged By Equal Protection Project

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

New Hampshire Democratic Primary RESULTS — Bernie takes NH

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on February 11, 2020 25 Comments

The polls have closed in some parts of New Hampshire, and all will be closed by 8 p.m. Eastern. Joe Biden has left town things look so bad. Will we see a Buttisurge, a Bernie bounce, a Yang-bang, a Klobucharge, or a Warren Wipeout? RESULTS will be posted as they come in, and we'll update with any other related news.

https://twitter.com/ABC/status/1098598716993400835?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

Jussie Smollett Indicted by Special Prosecutor on Six Counts Related to False Claim of Hate Crime Attack

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 11, 2020 55 Comments

A special Cook County grand jury indicted actor Jussie Smollett on six new charges related to the alleged fake attack. Smollett faces "charges of disorderly conduct, accusing him of filing false reports claiming he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack last year."

Operation Chaos: South Carolina Republicans Urge Voters to Cast Dem Primary Vote for Bernie

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on February 11, 2020 36 Comments

Much of the nation's attention is focused on today's New Hampshire Democrat primary. Not Joe Biden's (D-DE), however, as he has given up the Granite State and is heading to South Carolina. Calling himself the "underdog" now, Biden must win South Carolina to remain even remotely viable in the Democrat presidential nominating contest.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-6xvujQTZU

Wuhan Virus Watch: 1,000th Death Recorded from Coronavirus Infection

Posted by Leslie Eastman on February 11, 2020 11 Comments

As of Tuesday, the world has over 43,101 cases of the Wuhan coronavirus reported from 28 countries and territories, with 1,018 deaths. Reports say 7,345 of those afflicted patients are in critical condition, and 4,043 are confirmed recoveries. ***We will update this post with new information.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WVGW4Rl9fU&t=82s

Envoy: U.S. Can’t Trust Palestinian Leadership to ‘Keep its Part of the Bargain’ in Trump’s Peace Deal

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on February 11, 2020 10 Comments

When it comes to implementing U.S. President Donald Trump's peace plan, Washington trusts Israel, but does not feel the same way about the current Palestinian leadership, U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman said on Sunday.

Profs at Elite Colleges Shocked to Learn Students 'Don't Know How' to Read Books

Vanderbilt U. Dermatology Residents Receive Anti-Racism Training

Anti-Israel Students Object to Yale's 'Institutional Neutrality' Proposal

U. Michigan Study Suggests Counting Staff by Race at Meetings to 'Decenter Whiteness'

School in Washington State Gets Tagged With Swastika, Principal Calls it a 'Symbol of Peace'

Crowd in Dearborn, MI, Participates in Threatening Antisemitic Chant

https://www.wcvb.com/article/think-i-ll-win-nomination-biden-explains-early-nh-departure/30875261

Biden Flees New Hampshire on Primary Day for South Carolina

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 11, 2020 24 Comments

Maybe 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful former Vice President Joe Biden sees the writing on the wall? New Hampshire holds its primary today but Biden canceled his appearance at his primary night party to travel to South Carolina.

Finally, Trump Cuts 70 Obama Holdovers from the National Security Council

Posted by Mike LaChance on February 11, 2020 48 Comments

Last week, to the great dismay of Democrats and the media, Trump sent Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman packing. This was the beginning of a trend because Trump just gave walking papers to 70 Obama holdovers in the National Security Council.

Bloomberg 2015 VIDEO: Defends Throwing Minority Kids “Up Against The Wall and Frisk Them”

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 11, 2020 27 Comments

2020 Democratic presidential hopeful former NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg's 2015 comments on "stop and frisk" resurfaced Monday night. The audio clip has the potential to blow apart his campaign.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdI4cwaq0j0

Partisan Impeachment Shows Why Our Founders Set the Bar So High for a Senate Conviction

Posted by New Neo on February 11, 2020 12 Comments

The Founders were fearful that impeachment would become a partisan endeavor, and they were right to be nervous. It has. That's why the Founders set the bar so high for a Senate conviction.

California Dreaming

Posted by William A. Jacobson on February 10, 2020 31 Comments

I'm back from California. In less than 72 hours on the ground, I packed in three important events, including a talk on campus free speech and culture for the Cornell and Harvard Clubs in Orange County, a panel appearance about anti-Israel activism on campuses at the national conference of Alums for Campus Fairness, and our Legal Insurrection Reader Reception.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bsil_b8So44

NYPD Sergeants Union ‘Declaring War’ on de Blasio: ‘We Do Not Respect You’

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 10, 2020 26 Comments

The NYPD's Sergeants Benevolent Association (SBA) tweeted to NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio that the cops are "declaring war" on him after a man tried to assassinate two cops.

Sanders Campaign Wants Partial Recanvass of Some Iowa Precincts

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 10, 2020 20 Comments

2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) will not go quietly. His campaign wants the Iowa Democratic Party (IDP) to recanvass 25 precincts and three satellite caucuses.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARP9m7-PzJU#action=share

Collins Getting Death Threats After She Voted to Acquit Trump in Impeachment Trial

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 10, 2020 36 Comments

Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) said the FBI began an investigation into death threats she has received due to her vote to acquit President Donald Trump in the impeachment trial.

Payback: Trump Promotes AOC Challenge to Schumer

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 10, 2020 30 Comments

President Donald Trump took to Twitter to continue celebrating his impeachment acquittal by the Senate. Trump made a series of predictions like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez primarying Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Republicans winning the Alabama Senate seat, and Rep. Jerry Nadler will lose to his primary opponent.

My Son is Heading to the U.S Air Force Academy

Posted by Leslie Eastman on February 10, 2020 61 Comments

I wanted to share some wonderful news with our Legal Insurrection family.

Pregnancy Center Accuses New York of Religious Discrimination

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 10, 2020 22 Comments

Crisis pregnancy center EMC Frontline filed a lawsuit against New York over the "Boss Bill," which forces nonprofits and religious institutions to hire people that do not share their views. The center claims the law violates its 1st and 14th Amendment rights.

Branco Cartoon – Play Ball

Posted by A.F. Branco on February 10, 2020 32 Comments

Take a knee...

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