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We’ve all heard the lament that at times it seems as though we are taking one step back for every two steps forward. It’s a common situation when pursuing a goal, whether it be lofty or practical. Roadblocks pop up and we get frustrated. As…
Read More One Step Back, Injustice and Inequality
President Trump’s Twitter account has seen over 223,000 followers drop off. According to Factba.se, a site that uses automation software to measure President Trump’s Twitter activity and follower count, the president hit an all high of 88,964,791 followers on Nov. 17th, 2020. Since November 18th,…
Read More Trump Loses Over 223,000 Twitter Followers, Biden Picks up 1,580,000
The House on Thursday passed a bill that could prevent another “Tiger King.” In a 272-114 vote, the House passed legislation known as the ‘Big Cat Public Safety Act, which would ban private ownership of big cats such as tigers, lions, leopards, cheetahs, jaguars, or…
Read More US House Passes ‘Big Cat’ Bill, Struggles With Real American Stimulus
Nancy Pelosi says that Congress “will have an agreement” on a new pandemic stimulus deal before it takes its Christmas break next week. The House Speaker spoke to Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell for the first time since the election on Thursday. According to reports, the congressional leaders spoke on the phone “about their…
Read More Pelosi Close To Stimulus Deal, No Checks For Americans, But Internet Service Included
By: Madison Anderson The economic repercussions of COVID-19 continue to be deeply felt by Americans, especially those out of work. Meanwhile, the country’s leaders are trying to figure out a way to keep the economy afloat by granting stimulus checks to those who qualify. The…
Read More Stimulus For The Populus
While many Americans sit and wait to see how Congress acts on stimulus payments to taxpaying citizens, there is a looming dread that exists far beyond the waiting for an anticipated $1,200, which American’s may or may not see. Is $1,200 enough? Nope. In August,…
Read More ‘Throw More Stimulus Bread’ The Eviction of America
By Bernard J. Wolfson and Anna Almendrala California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s maskless dinner with medical industry lobbyists and others at a Napa County restaurant where meals cost a minimum of $350 per head was just about the last straw for some beleaguered California small-business owners. With their livelihoods on…
Read More California Businesses Go From Simmer to Boil Over Newsom’s Fine Dining
Pennsylvania officials on Tuesday certified the state’s election results confirming Joe Biden won the presidential election in the state over President Trump. The Pennsylvania Department of State said that Secretary of State Kathy Bookvar (D) certified the results after receiving certifications from all of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties certified…
Read More Pennsylvania Certifies Biden’s Victory, No Concession Speech from Trump
In a letter to President-elect Joe Biden on Sunday, the head of General Services Administration (GSA), Emily Murphy, announced that the Trump administration is ready to begin the formal transition process and make post-election resources available. The move comes after Democrats called on Murphy to…
Read More Trump Admin Grants Permission to Begin the Transition Process to President-Elect Joe Biden
According to Bloomberg and the New York Times, Joe Biden is set to announce close advisor, Antony Blinken will join his cabinet as the next secretary of state on Tuesday. Jake Sullivan, formerly one of Hillary Clinton’s aides, is also likely to be named national…
Read More Biden Expected to Nominate Antony Blinken as Secretary of State, Trump Says ‘We Will Win’