At least two Capitol rioters may face terrorism charges
Posted by Robert Leonard / February 22, 2021Two members of the Proud Boys, a far right militant group, may face terrorism charges. This means that the two men will not be released before their trial and their sentences may be longer. Members of a far-right militia group called the Oath Keepers have been arrested for their role in the Capitol riots. The group …
Read MoreRepublicans who fled Trump-dominated GOP have no political home
Posted by Thomas Bush / February 21, 2021Arkansas is one of those states that is, until recently, unquestionably red. Recently, however, things have become unsettled in Arkansas. A state senator, who also happens to be a nephew of the governor, just announced that he is leaving the Republican party following the Capitol riots. His abandonment of the party highlights a growing political problem: …
Read More6 officers suspended, 29 more under investigation for Capitol riots
Posted by Thomas Bush / February 21, 2021A total of six officers have now been suspended for their role in the Capitol riots, and another 29 are under investigation. In January, it was reported that two 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 …
Read MoreHardcore Q followers still think Trump is president, National Guard prepared
Posted by Annie May / February 20, 2021The most devoted members of the Q Movement still think that Trump is president, and that he will somehow be inaugurated on March 4 (which is when presidents used to be inaugurated…75 years ago). Officials are now worried that these supporters will once more try to storm the Capitol, and so the National Guard has …
Read MoreMore arrests show Jan 6 riots were part of far-right plot
Posted by Josh Taylor / February 20, 2021Members of a far-right militia group called the Oath Keepers have been arrested for their role in the Capitol riots. The group prepared before the riots, including training in military-style tactics. Last week, five people linked with the jingoistic Proud Boys group were arrested on conspiracy charges for the the Capitol riots. Two Virginia police officers …
Read MoreFacebook in hot water of Australian news ban
Posted by Josh Taylor / February 19, 2021Facebook is facing mounting criticism over its ban of news in Australia. The company instituted the ban after Australia tried to force Facebook to pay for news content shared on the platform. This only the most recent instance of Facebook in trouble over throttling news access. In the weeks preceding the 2020 election, the operators …
Read MoreArkansas state senator leaving GOP
Posted by Thomas Bush / February 19, 2021Arkansas is one of those states that is, until recently, unquestionably red. Recently, however, things have become unsettled in Arkansas. A state senator, who also happens to be a nephew of the governor, just announced that he is leaving the Republican party following the Capitol riots. Evidence is mounting that suggests the Republican Party is …
Read MoreCanada may label Chinese treatment of Uighurs genocide
Posted by Robert Leonard / February 18, 2021Canada is the latest nation considering calling China’s treatment of Uighurs “genocide,” adding to the international pressure against China. China is currently in hot water, internationally. The U.S. State Department has labeled China’s treatment of the Uighur people genocide, the harshest criticism of Beijing’s actions. Boris Johnson has announced that the British government will not call the …
Read MoreBiden is “tired of talking about Trump,” saying what we’re all thinking
Posted by Thomas Bush / February 18, 2021Finally, Biden says what so many of us are thinking: “I’m tired of talking about Trump.” Biden said that in response to a reporter’s question about Trump’s impeachment. Instead of hearing about Trump, Biden commented, “For four years, all that’s been in the news is Trump. The next four years, I want to make sure …
Read MoreTrump and Giuliani sued over Riots
Posted by Thomas Bush / February 17, 2021A Democratic congressman has coupled with a civil rights group to sue Donald Trump and Rudy Giuliani over their role instigating the Capitol riots. Donald Trump’s impeachment trial may be over, but his legal issues are just beginning. Overwhelming sentiment among Democrat lawmakers and liberal Americans will almost guarantee he faces criminal charges. Indeed, he’s already facing …
Read MoreArmed Chinese coast guard ship harasses Japanese fishing boats
Posted by Josh Taylor / February 17, 2021A Chinese warship harassed Japanese fishing vessels, leading Japan to lodge a formal complaint. China’s tensions with the rest of the world have gotten much more strained across the board. China has banned BBC World broadcasts for its reporting on the genocidal treatment of Uighurs and the coronavirus. Earliest this week, the UK expelled Chinese journalists …
Read MoreRepublicans increasingly support forming a more right-wing third party
Posted by Thomas Bush / February 16, 2021Evidence is mounting that suggests the Republican Party is in a major transitionary period. In the past few months, the number of Republicans in favor of a third party shot up from 40% to 63%. The urge for a new party is not coming from those Republicans who want to leave the Trump party in …
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