The protests in Portland, Oregon have become peaceful as the federal agents left, justifying their claim that it was the police who were instigating the violence. Portland has been protesting for more than 60 straight days after the death of George Floyd. While other cities’ protests have slowed down, Portland’s has gained steam, not only …

Japan is likely to ban the China-based TikTok, and Donald Trump is set to do the same. Before this, Wells Fargo also banned TikTok, citing concerns that the app is actually a massive data-gathering scheme orchestrated by the Chinese government. TikTok is expecting to lose some $6 billion after India banned the app. If you’ve been …

McDonald’s is now requiring customers wear masks, making it the latest company to require masks of its patrons. Last week, The Home Depot issued the same order. Recently, the state of Arkansas, CVS, and Target are the latest entities to mandate masks as COVID cases rise. The increase in cases comes largely as young people refuse to wear masks, …

France has called for outside observers in Chinese Uighur areas as evidence of genocide mounts. A group of British lawyers has also said that the international community is legally obligated to act.  A New York Times investigation has revealing that the Chinese government may be forcing Uighur people to make face masks, some of which …

The Home Depot has become the latest large chain to demand customers wear masks. Recently, the state of Arkansas, CVS, and Target are the latest entities to mandate masks as COVID cases rise. The increase in cases comes largely as young people refuse to wear masks, either for political reasons or because they simply don’t …

A real leader bravely faces hardship, without complaint and without shirking responsibility. Unfortunately, Trump does not do anything of the sort. Instead, according to a new report, aides have to brace themselves for a “woe is me” monologue whenever more bad news happens. In the height of the Black Lives Matter protests, Trump  dismissed the …

Bed Bath & Beyond has seen shares plummet almost 50% since COVID began, forcing the store to plan to close 200 stores over the next two years. This is the latest big business to suffer as a result of COVID. Iconic department store Neiman Marcus entered bankruptcy protection several months ago, but it is expecting …

President Trump took the White House, in part, due to the evangelical vote, and that vote might be moving elsewhere: to Joe Biden. Trump’s now infamous (and catastrophic) Bible photo-op was an obvious attempt to pander to his religious base. Unfortunately, he’s off the mark. Only some 27% of Americans somewhat or strongly agree that Trump is religious. …

Sheriff’s deputies have shot and killed a young (18) person of color, who was working as security guard at an auto repair shop in Los Angeles. The great irony of the nationwide protest over police brutality (specifically against the black community) is that it’s somehow inspiring the police to commit more violence. The LAPD is being sued for …

Trump claimed that a million people requested tickets for his upcoming Tulsa rally. The only problem is, that’s 2.5 times the population of the city. It turns out, these applications are basically a way for the campaign to get peoples’ emails. And what’s more, the Tulsa World published an editorial saying Trump shouldn’t come to the …

Despite calls from civil rights leaders to curtail Trump’s (and Trump-inspired) calls to violence, Facebook has refused. Over 140 scientists who are funded by Zuckerberg and his wife have signed a letter condemning Zuckerberg for letting Trump spread misinformation. And now, Facebook employees are considering ceasing interviewing new employees to protest Zuckerberg’s inaction. Last week, satirical …

More influential Republicans are turning their backs on President Trump. Former President George W. Bush and Senator Mitt Romney have publicly refused to support Trump’s re-election. Jeb Bush is unsure of how he will vote. Cindy McCain, John McCain’s widow, is almost certainly going to vote for Biden.  Colin Powell, who served under both Bushes …