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Before mob stormed the Capitol, days of security planning involved Cabinet officials and President Trump
A Pentagon memo offers one version of events — six days of preparation for a rally that quickly spiraled out of control. by Joshua Kaplan Saturday, Jan. 9, 7:19 p.m. MST President Donald Trump met with…
Big Tech further mutes President, far right megaphone as demands for Trump removal swell
Google yanked Parler from its app store Friday in light of “continued posting… that seeks to incite ongoing violence in the U.S.” by Andrea Germanos, staff writer Saturday, January 9, 2021 Amid ongoing calls for President…
Video of assault on US Capitol and shooting of Ashli Babbitt
by Meteor Staff Editors note: The associated video was obtained and released by the Washington Post Friday Jan 8, scenes are very disturbing. It shows from the front line of the assault of the Speakers Lounge…
Black woman ‘heartbroken’ after vicious attack by racist MAGA Mob in downtown Los Angeles
“All of a sudden I’m just getting cornered by 30, 40 people,” said Berlinda Nibo. “That’s what started all of them to jump in.” by Brett Wilkins, staff writer Friday, January 8, 2021 Fears of racially…
Two Native Americans arrested over keystone XL protests at same time right wing terrorists attack US Capitol and waltz home free
Though plenty of white Trump supporters who terrorized the capitol face little consequence, Jasilyn Charger and Oscar High Elk are charged for nonviolently resisting oil pipeline construction in South Dakota. by Meteor staff Friday, January 8,…
If Pelosi this worried about ‘Unhinged’ Trump with nukes, say critics, ‘Impeach and remove him immediately’
“If the threat is so serious that you have to ask one of Trump’s own appointees to keep him from firing nuclear missiles, the threat is serious enough to impeach him today and not wait until…
With Senate majority reclaimed, progressives demand bold agenda from Biden
‘No More Excuses’ “A working majority in both houses of Congress means that any decision to court Republican votes will be made by choice.” by Kenny Stancil, staff writer Friday, January 8, 2021 With President Donald…
As the vulnerable wait, some political leaders’ spouses get Covid vaccines
by Laura Ungar January 8, 2021 With supplies of covid-19 vaccines scarce, a federal advisory panel recommends first putting shots into the arms of health care workers, who keep the nation’s medical system running, and long-term…
Climate Emergency persists as 2020 ties for earth’s hottest year on record
“It took over 200 years for [atmospheric CO2] levels to increase by 25%, but now just over 30 years later we are approaching a 50% increase.” by Andrea Germanos, staff writer Friday, January 8, 2021 Highlighting…
Report: ‘Child care deserts’ hit poor, rural Arizona families hardest
By Olivia Munson Cronkite News Friday, January 8, 2021 Washington, DC Arizona has 304,180 infants and toddlers who need child care but only 234,270 slots to accommodate them, with poor and rural families most likely…
Dodging 25th Amendment push, Betsy DeVos resigns
Bye-bye Betsy! ‘Complicity, Cowardice, and Complete Incompetence’ “Good riddance, Betsy. You were the worst Secretary of Education ever.” by Jake Johnson, staff writer Friday, January 8, 2021 Education Secretary Betsy DeVos late Thursday became the second…
A growing list of lawmakers and groups support impeaching Trump or invoking the 25th Amendment
“President Trump must be removed from office as soon as possible, indicted, and convicted,” said the head of Common Cause. by Common Dreams staff January 8, 2021, 8-am MST In the wake of Wednesday’s violent attack…
Sanders says ‘First order of business’ for Biden, new Democratic Congress must be Covid bill with $2,000 checks
The Vermont senator said Democrats have to be “bold in a way that we have not seen since FDR in the 1930s.” by Jake Johnson, staff writer Friday, January 8, 2021 Sen. Bernie Sanders late Thursday…
In Los Angeles and beyond, oxygen is the latest Covid bottleneck
As Los Angeles hospitals give record numbers of covid patients oxygen, the systems and equipment needed to deliver the life-sustaining gas are faltering. by Rae Ellen Bichell and Lauren Weber Thursday, January 7, 2021 It’s gotten…
‘Murder the media’: pro-Trump insurrectionists target journalists covering attack on US Capitol
The takeover followed an inflammatory speech in which the president, yet again, called the press “the enemy of the people.” by Jessica Corbett, staff writer Thursday, January 7, 2021 In the hours after President Donald Trump…
Nearly 4,000 Americans died from Covid-19 on Wednesday as Trump incited anti-democratic insurrection
“Trump completely abdicating all responsibility for federal Covid response is not even on the radar today.” by Kenny Stancil, staff writer Thursday, January 7, 2021 Public Citizen president Robert Weissman called Wednesday a “dark, dark day…
Nearly 100 lawmakers demand Pence invoke 25th Amendment
“Once removed, Trump should be criminally prosecuted,” said Robert Weissman of Public Citizen. by Jake Johnson, staff writer Thursday, January, 2021 Nearly 100 Democratic lawmakers are calling on Vice President Mike Pence and Cabinet members to…
Probe demanded after footage shows Capitol Police standing aside for pro-Trump mob
“The images of police officers calmly allowing barricades open, letting the crowd enter, and taking selfies inside the building with those who have stormed it cannot go without investigation and penalty.” by Jake Johnson, staff writer…
Police opened the gates to allow terrorists onto grounds and up the Capitol steps — video
A video posted to the internet yesterday via twitter appears to show that the Capitol Police intentionally opened the gates allowing the mob of white supremacist mob into the building. Then with smiles on their faces took…
In pictures: Pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol Building
“They’re in the chamber. One is up on the dais yelling ‘Trump won that election!’ This is insane.” by Common Dreams staff Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Photojournalists and social media users witnessing the events inside the…
Just before facist mob storms Capitol lie-spewing Trump pleads for election do-over at DC rally
The lame-duck president’s unhinged speech came as members of Congress met to officially certify President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. by Jake Johnson, staff writer Wednesday, January 6, 2021 As members of Congress met on Capitol Hill Wednesday…
‘Arrest the President’: Accountability demanded after fascist mob incited by Trump storms Capitol building — one dead
Capitol Police confirmed a woman died after being fired on in the Capitol during the riot. “He shouldn’t just be impeached or removed from office. He should be in jail.” by Jake Johnson, staff writer Wednesday,…
US Senate in lockdown after pro-Trump supporters storm US Capitol – updated
‘Really Terrifying Stuff’ “I’ve been reporting from the capitol for 11 years, nearly every working day. Never seen it like this.” by Andrea Germanos, staff writer Wednesday, January 6, 2021, 1-pm MST This is a developing…
WARNOCK/OSSOFF WIN. DEMOCRATS TAKE BOTH SENATE SEATS FROM GEORGIA REPUBLICANS.
“Say it with me,” stated Congresswoman Katie Porter as votes continued to be counted: “Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.” by Common Dreams staff Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Update: this story updated at 8:05-am MST w most…
