Social and Cultural
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
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
Note: Because it's such a large topic, information regarding the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is posted here. Apr 30, 2017: On the CBS news program Face the Nation Trump spoke … Continue reading President Donald Trump | The First 100 Days
Jan 17, 2017: Abdulkadir Masharipov, the man believed responsible for the January 1 attack at the Reina nightclub, has been captured and arrested. Istanbul Governor Vasip Sahin said that Masharipov confessed to the crime, and … Continue reading Terrorist Attack at Reina Nightclub in Istanbul Turkey Leaves 39 Dead and 69 Wounded
Nov 19, 2016: At the end of a long day of speeches and discussions at the annual National Policy Institute Conference in Washington, D.C., Richard B. Spencer (president of The National Policy Institute) delivered a … Continue reading Richard B. Spencer Speech at the Annual National Policy Institute Conference in Washington, D.C.
Nov 15, 2016: Speaking at a joint press conference in Greece, President Obama answered questions about the recent U.S. presidential election. Question: Thank you, Mr. President. A lot of people in Europe are still struggling … Continue reading President Obama Talks About the Recent U.S. Election at a Press Conference in Greece
In the West Virginia town of Clay, Mayor Beverly Whaling resigned yesterday after her response to a Facebook post referring to Michelle Obama as an "Ape in heels". Pamela Ramsey Taylor, director of the nonprofit … Continue reading West Virginia Mayor Resigns After Response to Facebook Post Referring to Michelle Obama as an "Ape in Heels"
Read the latest President-elect Trump news posted on Trump's greatagain.gov website here. Senate confirmation hearings for Trump's appointees began on January 10. Watch the hearings on C-SPAN here. Senate Confirmation Hearings: Everything to Know | … Continue reading 2016 United States Presidential Race | President-Elect Donald Trump
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
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