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One Person Killed and 19 People Inured at White Nationalist Rally in Charlottesville Virginia

Nov 23, 2021: Charlottesville rally organizers found liable by jury | The Hill Nov 19, 2021: Jury finishes deliberations without reaching a verdict in Charlottesville Unite the Right civil trial | CNN Nov 18, 2021: … Continue reading One Person Killed and 19 People Inured at White Nationalist Rally in Charlottesville Virginia

President Donald Trump | The Third 100 Days

Note: Because it's such a large topic, information regarding the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is posted here. Nov 17, 2017: http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/360973-murkowski-obamacare-fix-not-precondition-for-tax-vote http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/360911-republicans-still-backing-trump-judicial-nominee-with-no-trial-experience http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/360855-gop-chairman-explodes-in-anger-after-dem-says-tax-bill-benefits-rich http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/360917-gop-chairman-breaks-with-trump-on-elephant-trophy-imports http://thehill.com/homenews/media/360920-megyn-kelly-on-trump-criticizing-franken-how-tone-deaf-mr-president https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/11/17/roy-moore-will-not-step-down-his-wife-kayla-moore-says Nov 16, 2017: http://thehill.com/homenews/house/360704-house-passes-sweeping-tax-bill-in-victory-for-gop … Continue reading President Donald Trump | The Third 100 Days

Beyond the Mirage - the Future of Water in the West

Beyond the Mirage - the Future of Water in the West is a documentary film by Cody Sheehy. The "mirage" is the idea that the water we need will always be there. Here are a … Continue reading Beyond the Mirage - the Future of Water in the West

Terrorist Attack at London Bridge and Borough Market in London England Leaves 7 Dead and 48 Injured

Jun 6, 2017: British police identified the third attacker as 22-year-old Youssef Zaghba. UK police name third London attacker, Italy says was flagged in advance | Reuters Jun 5, 2017: British police released the names … Continue reading Terrorist Attack at London Bridge and Borough Market in London England Leaves 7 Dead and 48 Injured

Book Review | Brave New World | Aldous Huxley

Brave New World is a fictional account of a futuristic world where the motto is "Community, Identity, Stability", written by Aldous Huxley and first published in 1932. In that world (a population of about two … Continue reading Book Review | Brave New World | Aldous Huxley

Texas Governor Greg Abbott Signs Sanctuary Cities Immigration Law

May 9, 2017: In response to yesterday's bill signing by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) issued a Texas travel advisory. ACLU issues Texas 'travel advisory' | The Hill May 8, … Continue reading Texas Governor Greg Abbott Signs Sanctuary Cities Immigration Law

President Donald Trump | The Second 100 Days

Note: Because it's such a large topic, information regarding the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is posted here. Aug 7, 2017: http://thehill.com/latino/345622-chicago-files-suit-over-sanctuary-city-funding http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/345547-trump-base-is-far-bigger-stronger-than-ever-before http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/345552-trump-goes-after-blumenthal-he-was-a-phony-vietnam-con-artist http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/345599-usda-office-told-to-use-weather-extremes-instead-of-climate-change http://thehill.com/homenews/house/345596-house-gop-unveils-website-criticizing-media-coverage http://www.healthandwellnessresource.com/climate-science-special-report-2017-us-global-change-research-program/ Aug 4, 2017: http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/345349-trump-to-file-paris-climate-deal-withdrawal-paperwork-report … Continue reading President Donald Trump | The Second 100 Days

U.S. Federal Appeals Court Rules that 1964 Civil Rights Act Protects LGBT Workers from Job Discrimination

Apr 4, 2017: In Chicago, Illinois, by a vote of 8-3, a U.S. Federal Appeals Court ruled that the 1964 Civil Rights Act protects LGBT workers from job discrimination. The 1964 Civil Rights Act protects … Continue reading U.S. Federal Appeals Court Rules that 1964 Civil Rights Act Protects LGBT Workers from Job Discrimination

Owners of the Navajo Generating Station in Northern Arizona Vote to Shutdown the Plant by the end of 2019

Nov 18, 2019: Largest coal plant in the West shuts down, dealing financial losses to Native American tribes Aug 27, 2019: Kayenta coal mine lays off its last 265 workers as closure nears for Navajo … Continue reading Owners of the Navajo Generating Station in Northern Arizona Vote to Shutdown the Plant by the end of 2019