Posted in Black Lives Matter News Racism Right Wing Militias

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…

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Posted in News War

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…

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Posted in Accountability Analysis Democracy

US Capitol protesters, egged on by Trump, are part of a long history of white supremacists hearing politicians’ words as encouragement

Today, white supremacists appear to interpret politicians’ remarks as support for their cause of a new civil war to create a white-dominated government, and instead of protecting from that President Donald Trump facilitated an attack. These…

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Posted in Accountability Columns Wade Rathke

Capitol Police asleep at the switch

by Wade Rathke Friday, January 8, 2021 New Orleans    One of the late-night comedians noted that these early resignations from White House staff and cabinet officers with less than two weeks before Biden’s inauguration are…

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Posted in Accountability Government News

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…

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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…

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Posted in Accountability Analysis Democracy

Trump Cabinet/advisors criticized for resigning. Running Is ‘Not Courageous, It’s Cowardly,’ Say Supporters of 25th Amendment Ouster

“At this late a stage, resignations help little beyond serving as late attempts at self-preservation,” argued Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. by Brett Wilkins, staff writer January 7, 2021 Progressive lawmakers and advocacy groups on Thursday urged members…

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