Author: Annie May
Americans overwhelming approve of Biden’s initial COVID plans
Posted by Annie May / January 25, 2021Nearly 70% of Americans approve of Joe Biden’s COVID plans, polls reveal. That includes 97% of Democrats, 40% of Republicans, and 70% of independents. Biden’s plans, following immediately on the heels of Trump’s “who cares” approach, are undoubtedly even more popular because of the contrast. Ambulances are waiting up to eight hours in COVID-ravaged Los …
Read MoreRomney supports Trump’s impeachment (again)
Posted by Annie May / January 24, 2021Republican Senator Mitt Romney, who voted to impeach Trump during the first impeachment, has said that there can be no national unity without holding Trump accountable. Nancy Pelosi announced her determination to cary out the impeachment process. Without justice, she said, there would be no unity: “Just because he’s gone now ― thank god ― …
Read More7 Senators call for investigation into Ted Cruz’s role in Capitol riots
Posted by Annie May / January 24, 2021Seven Democratic Senators have filed an ethics complaint against Ted Cruz, calling for an investigation into his role in the Capitol riots. Newspapers from Houston, San Antonio, and El Paso have all called on Senator Ted Cruz to resign. The El Paso Times editorial board wrote that it knew Cruz wouldn’t resign, but it nevertheless resignation was …
Read MoreDecember bitcoin payment to right-wing activists linked to foreign accounts
Posted by Annie May / January 18, 2021On December 8, a foreign entity made some $500,000 worth of bitcoin donations to right-wing activist groups, and officials believe those donations came from a foreign actor. The donation highlights how easily far-right groups can be highjacked by foreign bad actors. This makes the Republican Party particular vulnerable, and indeed the Republican Party is facing …
Read MoreIntense security for Biden’s inauguration includes airlines banning checked weapons to D.C.
Posted by Annie May / January 16, 2021Washington D.C. is facing incredibly strict security measures for Joe Biden’s inauguration. Airports and hotels are expanding security measures, and major airlines are banning checked weapons on inbound flights to Washington D.C. The security increases follow news that Capitol rioters used military hand signals, according to a law enforcement official speaking to CBS News. This …
Read MoreAmazon pulls QAnon merch
Posted by Annie May / January 13, 2021Amazon has removed merchandise related to the QAnon conspiracy after images of Q-sporting rioters at the Capitol. Twitter has banned some 70,000 accounts linked to the QAnon conspiracy theory. Twitter has also permanently banned Donald Trump, citing rumors circulating of a January 17 armed protest. A West Virginia state legislator has resigned after participating in …
Read More2 Capitol police suspended, 1 arrested for conduct during riots
Posted by Annie May / January 12, 2021Two Capitol police have been suspended and another arrested for their conduct during the recent riots, and another 10-15 are under investigation. One of the suspended officers went viral for taking selfies with rioters. A West Virginia state legislator has resigned after participating in the Capitol riots. The delegate, Derrick Evans, is also facing federal …
Read MoreTwitter bans Trump
Posted by Annie May / January 9, 2021Twitter has permanently banned Donald Trump, citing rumors circulating of a January 17 armed protest. Following Trump’s rabble-rousing, which led to a group of out-of-control rioters storming the United States Capitol, Twitter suspended Trump’s account for 12-hours and forced him to delete several tweets. Several weeks ago, President Trump angrily ranted about Twitter (on Twitter, …
Read MoreSix GOP congresspeople among Capitol rioters
Posted by Annie May / January 8, 2021A mob of right-wing rioters stormed and briefly occupied the U.S. Capitol following a rally in which Donald Trump once more claimed to have been the victim of a rigged election. Six of those rioters were were Republican lawmakers, meaning six Republican lawmakers were part of an insurrection against the United States of America. Let …
Read MoreTrump aims to golf in Scotland during Biden’s inauguration; Scotland says no
Posted by Annie May / January 6, 2021Donald Trump apparently had a flight scheduled to Scotland during Biden’s inauguration, but Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland, said that Trump cannot enter the country due to the lockdown. Donald Trump has spent a whopping 313 days of his presidential term golfing. That’s ten months, or roughly a quarter of his presidency. Trump told …
Read MoreThousands of National Guard troops prepared for anything at Biden inauguration
Posted by Annie May / January 3, 2021As it is every year, the National Guard will ensure that 2021 inauguration is safe. But, after the trainwreck that was 2020, the Guard is ready for anything. Even though this inauguration is set to be intentionally small, they are ready to call on up to 7,000 soldiers. The Secret Service is set to realign …
Read MoreSatanic Temple uses religious exemption claim to challenge abortion laws in 18 states
Posted by Annie May / January 1, 2021The Satanic Temple has urged its constituents in 18 states to challenge anti-abortion laws by claiming such laws violate their religious beliefs as satanists. The Supreme Court upheld a controversial Indiana law that required the burial or cremation of miscarried or aborted fetuses. The bill was signed into law by the governor at the time, …
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