Government and Politics
Nov 11, 2016: Michael Moore appeared on MSNBC's Morning Joe, discussing Trump, how and why he won the election, and what's going to happen to resist Trump going forward. Here are a few quotes from … Continue reading Michael Moore's Morning After To-Do List
On September 16 of this year, Ohio Governor and former Republican presidential candidate John Kasich said a few words about political partisanship at a White House press conference regarding the TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership). With the … Continue reading Ohio Governor John Kasich Talks about Political Partisanship in the U.S.
Oct 4, 2017: Judge dismisses guilty verdict against Arpaio | The Hill Sep 14, 2017: Judge questions tossing out Arpaio conviction after pardon | The Hill Aug 25, 2017: President Trump pardoned Joe Arpaio. President … Continue reading U.S. Department of Justice to File Criminal Contempt Charge Against Joe Arpaio
Jul 14, 2017: Betty Shelby resigns from Tulsa Police after reassignment to desk job following acquittal in Crutcher slaying | Tulsa World May 18, 2017: In Oklahoma, a jury acquitted Officer Betty Shelby of manslaughter … Continue reading Terence Crutcher Shot and Killed by Tulsa Police
Nov 30, 2016: In Charlotte, North Carolina, Mecklenburg County District Attorney Andrew Murray said that Officer Brentley Vinson's deadly use of force was lawful in the shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott. Keith Lamont Scott … Continue reading Keith Lamont Scott Shot and Killed by Charlotte Police
Dec 1, 2017: Diamond Reynolds, the girlfriend of Philando Castile, reached a settlement with the cities of St. Anthony and Roseville. Reynolds will receive $675,000 from St. Anthony and $125,000 from Roseville. Girlfriend of Philando … Continue reading Philando Castile Shot and Killed by Minnesota Police During Routine Traffic Stop
Jul 12, 2016 At a memorial service in Dallas, Texas, President Obama gave a speech. Here are selected quotes from his speech: Faced with this violence, we wonder if the divides of race in America … Continue reading Sniper Shoots and Kills Five Police Officers During Protest in Dallas Texas
Mar 30, 2018: Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul announced the firing of officer Salamoni. Officer Lake will be suspended for three days. Police fire Louisiana officer who shot Alton Sterling | The Hill Mar … Continue reading Alton Sterling Shot and Killed by Baton Rouge Police
Aug 5, 2016 Speaking at a National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) joint convention in Washington, D.C., Hillary Clinton was questioned about her private e-mail server controversy. Journalist … Continue reading U.S. FBI Recommends No Criminal Charges in Hillary Clinton Personal E-mail Server Investigation
Jun 27, 2015 By a vote of 5-3, the U.S. Supreme Court decided to block two key provisions of a 2013 Texas abortion law. The first provision requires doctors who perform abortions to have admitting … Continue reading U.S. Supreme Court Decides Against Two Provisions of 2013 Texas Abortion Law