thedailycaller--2020-09-04--DC Anti-Police Activist Claims Armed 18-Year-Old Shot By Police Was ‘Hunted And Gunned Down’ With ‘S

DC Anti-Police Activist Claims Armed 18-Year-Old Shot By Police Was ‘Hunted And Gunned Down’ With ‘Slave-Catching Tactics’

The Stop Police Terror Project DC and Black Lives Matter DC accused the Metropolitan Police Department of murdering 18-year-old Deon Kay and criticized MPD Chief Peter Newsham and Mayor Muriel Bowser ’ s handling of the incident in a joint statement on Friday .
The organizations on Friday claimed that Newsham and Bowser “ distort the facts ” to “ smear a teenager as a violent threat.
” Newsham said during a press conference Wednesday that Kay was armed at the time of the incident , and that two firearms were recovered at the scene .
“ The same false @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s boyhood and turned him into a full grown man out for blood is the same narrative we have seen from Mayor Bowser and MPD over and over again , ” Stop Police Terror Project DC organizer Natacia Knapper said , according to BLM DC .
“ Don ’ t be fooled — Deon was a child , barely 18 , hunted and gunned down through the deeply woven slave-catching tactics cops have been using since the birth of policing in America , ” Knapper added , according to BLM DC .
Bowser @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tragic ” and offered her condolences to his family in a press briefing Thursday .
She said that Kay ’ s mother had been offered “ counseling and support ” encouraged people to “ not to let any anger spill over into violence in our city.
” “ We refuse to allow the mayor to continue to insult the intelligence of DC residents , ” Black Lives Matter DC Core Organizer Nee Nee Taylor said , according to the press release .
“ Every action she has taken — from calling for prosecutions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ killings of Black people in DC — is antithetical to the idea that Black lives matter.
” Police were responding to a report of a man in possession of a gun around 4 p.m. on Wednesday , Newsham said during the briefing with Bowser .
Newsham also said that officers saw a livestream of Kay with the gun on social media .
“ The idea that recovering a gun is worth the life of a child should be horrifying to every DC resident , ” Black Lives Matter DC Core Organizer Makia Green @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friday .
( RELATED : DC Police Release Body Cam Footage Of Fatal Shooting Of Deon Kay ) Kay reportedly brandished the firearm as police pursued him and another individual running after they were approached , Newsham said .
The second individual has not been identified .
The firearm was reportedly found 98 feet from where Kay was shot , according to Newsham .
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The Stop Police Terror Project DC and Black Lives Matter DC accused the Metropolitan Police Department of murdering 18-year-old Deon Kay and criticized MPD Chief Peter Newsham and Mayor Muriel Bowser’s handling of the incident in a joint statement on Friday.
The organizations on Friday claimed that Newsham and Bowser “distort the facts” to “smear a teenager as a violent threat.” Newsham said during a press conference Wednesday that Kay was armed at the time of the incident, and that two firearms were recovered at the scene.
“The same false, racist narrative that stole Deon’s boyhood and turned him into a full grown man out for blood is the same narrative we have seen from Mayor Bowser and MPD over and over again,” Stop Police Terror Project DC organizer Natacia Knapper said, according to BLM DC.
“Don’t be fooled — Deon was a child, barely 18, hunted and gunned down through the deeply woven slave-catching tactics cops have been using since the birth of policing in America,” Knapper added, according to BLM DC.
So Newsham needs multiple days to come up to a conclusion of whether a black boy deserved to be executed in broad daylight. Yet – the cop who shot him decided to be judge and jury in less than 10 minutes. We know this story, we know these patterns. #DeonKay deserved to live https://t.co/U9gyzeTaJx — Black Lives Matter DC (@DMVBlackLives) September 3, 2020
Bowser described Kay’s death as “tragic” and offered her condolences to his family in a press briefing Thursday. She said that Kay’s mother had been offered “counseling and support” encouraged people to “not to let any anger spill over into violence in our city.”
“We refuse to allow the mayor to continue to insult the intelligence of DC residents,” Black Lives Matter DC Core Organizer Nee Nee Taylor said, according to the press release. “Every action she has taken — from calling for prosecutions of unlawfully arrested protesters to ignoring the killings of Black people in DC — is antithetical to the idea that Black lives matter.”
Police were responding to a report of a man in possession of a gun around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Newsham said during the briefing with Bowser. Newsham also said that officers saw a livestream of Kay with the gun on social media.
“The idea that recovering a gun is worth the life of a child should be horrifying to every DC resident,” Black Lives Matter DC Core Organizer Makia Green said, according to the press release Friday. (RELATED: DC Police Release Body Cam Footage Of Fatal Shooting Of Deon Kay)
Kay reportedly brandished the firearm as police pursued him and another individual running after they were approached, Newsham said. The second individual has not been identified.
The firearm was reportedly found 98 feet from where Kay was shot, according to Newsham.
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thedailycaller--2020-09-04--Trump To Award Lou Holtz The Presidential Medal Of Freedom

President Donald Trump announced Friday that legendary college football coach Lou Holtz will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom .
Trump called Holtz , who won a national championship at Notre Dame in 1988 , an “ incredible leader ” and a “ friend ” during Friday ’ s White House press briefing .
The president said he received letters from a variety of prominent people , including coaches Nick Saban , Ed Orgeron , and Urban Meyer recommending Holtz for the honor .
“ We have analyzed it very closely , ” he said .
“ We have looked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve looked at Lou ’ s life and his career , and what he has done for charity , and football is obvious .
He was a great coach , but what he has done beyond even coaching , so Lou will be getting the presidential medal of freedom.
” Trump said the date is still “ being picked ” but won ’ t be “ in the too distant future.
” Holtz ’ s high-profile decade at Notre Dame came after a successful run at Arkansas and a season at Minnesota @ @ @ @ @ @ @ South Carolina .
He compiled a 249-132-7 record as a head college football coach and won 12 bowl games before retiring after the 2004 season .
( RELATED : ‘ Risk Is Part Of Life ’ : Lou Holtz Blasts College Football Coronavirus Rules That Make Season ‘ Impossible ’ ) A prominent Trump supporter , Holtz spoke at last week ’ s Republican National Convention and has been a vocal advocate of standing for the national anthem and respecting the American flag .

President Donald Trump announced Friday that legendary college football coach Lou Holtz will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Trump called Holtz, who won a national championship at Notre Dame in 1988, an “incredible leader” and a “friend” during Friday’s White House press briefing.
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The president said he received letters from a variety of prominent people, including coaches Nick Saban, Ed Orgeron, and Urban Meyer recommending Holtz for the honor.
“We have analyzed it very closely,” he said. “We have looked at all of those recommendations. We’ve looked at Lou’s life and his career, and what he has done for charity, and football is obvious. He was a great coach, but what he has done beyond even coaching, so Lou will be getting the presidential medal of freedom.”
Trump said the date is still “being picked” but won’t be “in the too distant future.”
Holtz’s high-profile decade at Notre Dame came after a successful run at Arkansas and a season at Minnesota and was followed by five years at South Carolina. He compiled a 249-132-7 record as a head college football coach and won 12 bowl games before retiring after the 2004 season. (RELATED: ‘Risk Is Part Of Life’: Lou Holtz Blasts College Football Coronavirus Rules That Make Season ‘Impossible’)
A prominent Trump supporter, Holtz spoke at last week’s Republican National Convention and has been a vocal advocate of standing for the national anthem and respecting the American flag.


thedailycaller--2020-09-04--POLLACK: Trump Is Working To Prevent School Shootings Like The One That Took My Daughter

No parent should ever have to bury a child .
But two years ago , a gunman walked into Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland Florida and changed my life forever .
One of the seniors walking the hallways that day was my precious daughter , Meadow .
She was months away from graduation .
I had watched her grow up from a little girl to an outstanding young woman — we were so proud .
But in the hallway on the third floor , the gunman saw Meadow and shot her four times .
Meadow crawled to drape @ @ @ @ @ @ @ girl — to protect her .
Then that animal shot Meadow five more times .
She had her whole life ahead of her — and she was capable of anything .
So many moments that I had waited so long for were stolen from me .
I didn ’ t get to drop her off at college .
I didn ’ t get to walk her down the aisle .
But her entire life was stolen from her , and for what ?
A few days later , President Donald Trump invited me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just buried my daughter .
I was not interested in a public tour or photo-op .
I just wanted answers and solutions .
He met with me personally and I cut right to the chase .
I told him that his administration needed to take a closer look at what went wrong and why .
He didn ’ t shower me with the typical BS .
He listened and he promised to act .
I got to see who President Trump really was — a man of compassion and strength .
Then , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he promised and took immediate action .
He formed a School Safety Commission that issued dozens of recommendations to make schools safer .
But many of you reading this probably never heard about that .
Instead , the media turned my daughter ’ s murder into a coordinated attack on President Trump , Republicans and the Second Amendment .
It was disgusting and served as a painful reminder that many in the media just aren ’ t interested in the facts .
Realizing this cold hard truth , I did my own research @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The gunman that killed my precious Meadow had threatened to kill his classmates before .
He had threatened to rape them .
He had threatened to shoot up the school — every red flag imaginable that the school knowingly ignored .
Again , I ’ ve never considered myself to be a partisan , political person , but I refused to allow the Democrat Party and their media allies to use my Meadow ’ s story to advance their partisan political agenda .
Especially after I realized that it was their agenda @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in American history almost inevitable .
Partisan Democrats in our school district had implemented something they called “ restorative justice.
” This policy – which really just blames teachers for student failures and pressures principals to sweep serious problems under the rug – placed kids and teachers at risk and made the shooting more likely to happen .
It was billed as a pioneering approach to discipline and safety at the time .
I was perfectly fine with the old approach to “ discipline and safety ” – actual discipline and safety .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s senseless , bad policies and forced them onto schools across America .
Fortunately , President Trump rescinded the Obama-Biden administration ’ s “ restorative justice ” policies and put an end to that .
It ’ s hard to tell how much Joe Biden understands about what happened at Parkland .
He once said he was vice president when it happened : on February 14 , 2018 .
But he has campaigned on bringing those “ restorative justice ” policies back as part of his “ Unity Platform ” with Bernie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that his policies make shootings more likely to happen , but I do .
No one understands the impact more than me .
As a result , Biden is campaigning for policies that will put our children in danger .
If he is elected , the policies that caused the Parkland massacre will be forced into your child ’ s school .
There will be nothing you can do to stop it .
I had no idea what was really happening in my child ’ s school .
I had no idea the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ murderers and rapists back in the classroom next to my daughter .
I truly believe the safety of our children , and our nation as a whole , is at stake this November .
We must ensure that President Trump is reelected for the sake of our students .
Andrew Pollack is the father of Meadow Pollack , a victim of the Parkland , Florida , high school shooting .

No parent should ever have to bury a child. But two years ago, a gunman walked into Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland Florida and changed my life forever.
One of the seniors walking the hallways that day was my precious daughter, Meadow. She was months away from graduation. I had watched her grow up from a little girl to an outstanding young woman — we were so proud.
But in the hallway on the third floor, the gunman saw Meadow and shot her four times. Meadow crawled to drape herself over another student — a freshman girl — to protect her. Then that animal shot Meadow five more times.
She had her whole life ahead of her — and she was capable of anything. So many moments that I had waited so long for were stolen from me. I didn’t get to drop her off at college. I didn’t get to walk her down the aisle. But her entire life was stolen from her, and for what?
A few days later, President Donald Trump invited me to the White House. I had just buried my daughter. I was not interested in a public tour or photo-op. I just wanted answers and solutions.
He met with me personally and I cut right to the chase. I told him that his administration needed to take a closer look at what went wrong and why. He didn’t shower me with the typical BS. He listened and he promised to act.
I got to see who President Trump really was — a man of compassion and strength.
Then, like always, President Trump did what he promised and took immediate action. He formed a School Safety Commission that issued dozens of recommendations to make schools safer. But many of you reading this probably never heard about that. Instead, the media turned my daughter’s murder into a coordinated attack on President Trump, Republicans and the Second Amendment. It was disgusting and served as a painful reminder that many in the media just aren’t interested in the facts.
Realizing this cold hard truth, I did my own research, and I found out a lot.
The gunman that killed my precious Meadow had threatened to kill his classmates before. He had threatened to rape them. He had threatened to shoot up the school — every red flag imaginable that the school knowingly ignored.
Again, I’ve never considered myself to be a partisan, political person, but I refused to allow the Democrat Party and their media allies to use my Meadow’s story to advance their partisan political agenda. Especially after I realized that it was their agenda that made the most avoidable mass murder in American history almost inevitable.
Partisan Democrats in our school district had implemented something they called “restorative justice.” This policy – which really just blames teachers for student failures and pressures principals to sweep serious problems under the rug – placed kids and teachers at risk and made the shooting more likely to happen. It was billed as a pioneering approach to discipline and safety at the time.
I was perfectly fine with the old approach to “discipline and safety” – actual discipline and safety.
Then, the Obama-Biden administration took Parkland’s senseless, bad policies and forced them onto schools across America.
Fortunately, President Trump rescinded the Obama-Biden administration’s “restorative justice” policies and put an end to that.
It’s hard to tell how much Joe Biden understands about what happened at Parkland. He once said he was vice president when it happened: on February 14, 2018. But he has campaigned on bringing those “restorative justice” policies back as part of his “Unity Platform” with Bernie Sanders.
Joe Biden may not know that his policies make shootings more likely to happen, but I do. No one understands the impact more than me. As a result, Biden is campaigning for policies that will put our children in danger.
If he is elected, the policies that caused the Parkland massacre will be forced into your child’s school. There will be nothing you can do to stop it.
I had no idea what was really happening in my child’s school. I had no idea the district had a policy to put convicted murderers and rapists back in the classroom next to my daughter.
I truly believe the safety of our children, and our nation as a whole, is at stake this November. We must ensure that President Trump is reelected for the sake of our students.
Andrew Pollack is the father of Meadow Pollack, a victim of the Parkland, Florida, high school shooting.


thedailycaller--2020-09-04--Fraternal Order Of Police Endorses Trump

The Fraternal Order of Police ( FOP ) said Friday that it is endorsing President Donald Trump for reelection .
The nation ’ s largest police union , with more than 355,000 members , lauded Trump for his call for law and order , according to The Hill .
“ Look at what the national discourse has focused on for the last six months .
President Trump has shown time after time that he supports our law enforcement officers and understands the issues our members face every day , ” FOP President Patrick Yoes said in a statement , reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ riots over the death of George Floyd and the shooting of Jacob Blake , at times leading to violence , have come alongside increased calls for the defunding of police forces across the country .
( Related : ‘ Defund The Police ’ Movement Emboldened Criminals Across Nation , GOP State AGs Say ) Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden told local reporters after his speech in Pittsburgh on Monday that he does not intend to defund police forces nationwide .
“ I not only don ’ t want to defund the police , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to their local budgets to deal with community policing to get police and communities back together again , ” Biden said , reported by KDKA2 CBS .
“ The FOP is proud to endorse a candidate who calls for law and order across our nation .
He has the full and enthusiastic support of the FOP , ” Yoes said in the statement , per The Hill report .
The police union also endorsed Trump in 2016 .

The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) said Friday that it is endorsing President Donald Trump for reelection.
The nation’s largest police union, with more than 355,000 members, lauded Trump for his call for law and order, according to The Hill.
“Look at what the national discourse has focused on for the last six months. President Trump has shown time after time that he supports our law enforcement officers and understands the issues our members face every day,” FOP President Patrick Yoes said in a statement, reported by The Hill.
On behalf of the 355,000 members of the Fraternal Order of Police, we are proud to unanimously endorse @realDonaldTrump for President of the United States. #FOP4Trump pic.twitter.com/uAF6SWNRnA — National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) (@GLFOP) September 4, 2020
Nationwide protests and riots over the death of George Floyd and the shooting of Jacob Blake, at times leading to violence, have come alongside increased calls for the defunding of police forces across the country. (Related: ‘Defund The Police’ Movement Emboldened Criminals Across Nation, GOP State AGs Say)
Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden told local reporters after his speech in Pittsburgh on Monday that he does not intend to defund police forces nationwide.
“I not only don’t want to defund the police, I want to add $300 million to their local budgets to deal with community policing to get police and communities back together again,” Biden said, reported by KDKA2 CBS.
“The FOP is proud to endorse a candidate who calls for law and order across our nation. He has the full and enthusiastic support of the FOP,” Yoes said in the statement, per The Hill report.
The police union also endorsed Trump in 2016.


thedailycaller--2020-09-04--President Trump Calls On Congress To Release $300 Billion In Relief Funds To Americans

President Donald Trump is calling on Congress to authorize him to release $ 300 billion in coronavirus relief funds directly to the American people .
Trump made the announcement during a Friday press conference , saying the money is sitting in an account “ we didn ’ t use.
” Trump has taken several executive actions in recent weeks to secure coronavirus relief without the approval of Congress , including banning evictions and securing a payroll tax cut .
“ I ’ d like to use it without their permission , but I guess I ’ m not allowed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ All they have to do is say use it and 300 billion dollars immediately gets put in our system.
” ( RELATED : Mayor Of Philadelphia , Where You Can ’ t Dine Indoors , Spotted Dining Indoors Next State Over ) When a reporter asked whether he had ruled out providing the aid through executive order , Trump said there are “ some theories ” that he has the authority but he says he would prefer to get congressional approval .
With Congress still still out of session after having failed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next wave of coronavirus , White House officials told the Daily Caller on Wednesday that Trump was left no choice but to attempt to enact certain coronavirus relief measures via executive order .
Trump ’ s Tuesday order on evictions would protect single tenants making less than $ 99k per year and couples making less than $ 198k from eviction , so long as that eviction would result in the tenants becoming homeless .
Trump first announced his executive action press in early August , signing four orders establishing a payroll tax cut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protecting renters , providing $ 400 weekly payments to workers , and granting student loan relief .

President Donald Trump is calling on Congress to authorize him to release $300 billion in coronavirus relief funds directly to the American people.
Trump made the announcement during a Friday press conference, saying the money is sitting in an account “we didn’t use.” Trump has taken several executive actions in recent weeks to secure coronavirus relief without the approval of Congress, including banning evictions and securing a payroll tax cut.
“I’d like to use it without their permission, but I guess I’m not allowed to do that,” Trump said. “All they have to do is say use it and 300 billion dollars immediately gets put in our system.” (RELATED: Mayor Of Philadelphia, Where You Can’t Dine Indoors, Spotted Dining Indoors Next State Over)
When a reporter asked whether he had ruled out providing the aid through executive order, Trump said there are “some theories” that he has the authority but he says he would prefer to get congressional approval.
With Congress still still out of session after having failed to come to an agreement on the next wave of coronavirus, White House officials told the Daily Caller on Wednesday that Trump was left no choice but to attempt to enact certain coronavirus relief measures via executive order.
Trump’s Tuesday order on evictions would protect single tenants making less than $99k per year and couples making less than $198k from eviction, so long as that eviction would result in the tenants becoming homeless.
Trump first announced his executive action press in early August, signing four orders establishing a payroll tax cut through the the end of 2020, protecting renters, providing $400 weekly payments to workers, and granting student loan relief.


thedailycaller--2020-09-04--Three Men Arrested After One-Year-Old Baby Is Fatally Shot In The Head In Pittsburgh

Police arrested three men Friday in connection with the late August shooting death of a one-year-old baby in Pittsburgh .
Andre Crawford , 29 , Devon Thompson , 36 , and Marvin Hill , 41 , were apprehended by officers and charged in relation to the Aug. 24 fatal shooting of Zykier Young , a baby , according to Fox News .
Young was shot in the head inside his own home as he slept around 6 p.m. , a Pittsburgh Police blotter detailed .
Young was rushed to a local hospital in a patrol car , as officers sat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ control the infant ’ s bleeding , according to the blog post .
Young was unable to be resuscitated and was pronounced dead at a medical facility , the post read .
The shots came from outside the boy ’ s home and passed through a window and two walls before striking the infant , according to the blotter .
Officers have yet to release a motive for the shooting or the circumstances surrounding the violent incident , but police are continuing to investigate , the blog said .
A similar incident occurred @ @ @ @ @ @ @ baby was shot in the stomach and killed during a cookout in July , according to the New York Post .
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Police arrested three men Friday in connection with the late August shooting death of a one-year-old baby in Pittsburgh.
Andre Crawford, 29, Devon Thompson, 36, and Marvin Hill, 41, were apprehended by officers and charged in relation to the Aug. 24 fatal shooting of Zykier Young, a baby, according to Fox News. Young was shot in the head inside his own home as he slept around 6 p.m., a Pittsburgh Police blotter detailed.
Young was rushed to a local hospital in a patrol car, as officers sat in the back seat and tried to control the infant’s bleeding, according to the blog post. Young was unable to be resuscitated and was pronounced dead at a medical facility, the post read.
The shots came from outside the boy’s home and passed through a window and two walls before striking the infant, according to the blotter. Officers have yet to release a motive for the shooting or the circumstances surrounding the violent incident, but police are continuing to investigate, the blog said.
A similar incident occurred recently in New York City when one-year-old baby was shot in the stomach and killed during a cookout in July, according to the New York Post. (RELATED: 1-Year-Old Baby Dies After Getting Shot In The Stomach During NYC Cookout, According To Police)
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thedailycaller--2020-09-04--Trump’s DOD Delivers Another Big Blow To Bezos, Gives $10 Billion Cloud Project To Microsoft Instead

Trump’s DOD Delivers Another Big Blow To Bezos, Gives $10 Billion Cloud Project To Microsoft Instead Of Amazon

The Pentagon reaffirmed its decision Friday to give a $ 10 billion cloud computing project to Microsoft instead of Amazon , marking the second time in one year that the Trump administration bypassed the online giant ’ s attempt to secure the program .
The Trump administration ’ s decision comes amid a legal battle Amazon Web Services initiated in 2019 after the Department of Defense ( DOD ) selected Microsoft in 2019 for the $ 10 billion Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure cloud computing contract , media reports show .
Amazon previously stated that President Donald Trump ’ s dislike @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move .
“ The Department has completed its comprehensive re-evaluation of the JEDI Cloud proposals and determined that Microsoft ’ s proposal continues to represent the best value to the Government , ” Russ Goemaere , a Defense Department spokesman , told The Washington Post .
The DOD initially awarded the project to Microsoft in October 2019 until Amazon filed a lawsuit .
JEDI would give the Pentagon a single cloud computing system for data ranging from personnel statistics to intelligence information rather than the hundreds the military currently uses .
“ DoD @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to our men and women in uniform , ” Goemaere said before adding that the contract could not begin until after the legal battle is completed .
( RELATED : Amazon Takes An Extraordinary Step To Stop Microsoft From Building Out Pentagon ’ s JEDI Deal ) Amazon called the “ DoD ’ s re-evaluation nothing more than an attempt to validate a flawed , biased , and politically corrupted decision ” in a statement Friday on the company ’ s website .
Trump asked for an investigation into the contract over concerns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Amazon .
Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper then launched his own “ review ” of the department ’ s approach .
The Pentagon soon awarded JEDI to Microsoft , prompting a lawsuit from Amazon .
Amazon was long considered a front-runner for the project , but the tech behemoth fell out of favor after Trump found out about the deal .
The decision to give Microsoft the deal came in October 2019 after Trump , a Bezos critic , instructed the DOD that August to put the contract on hold .
Amazon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to JEDI .
A judge eventually concluded that officials made mistakes while they were evaluating Microsoft and Amazon ’ s applications .
The DOD then asked to redo the award .
The DOD , in reaffirming its initial decision , is arguing whatever mistakes the agency made were not significant enough to impact the project .
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The Pentagon reaffirmed its decision Friday to give a $10 billion cloud computing project to Microsoft instead of Amazon, marking the second time in one year that the Trump administration bypassed the online giant’s attempt to secure the program.
The Trump administration’s decision comes amid a legal battle Amazon Web Services initiated in 2019 after the Department of Defense (DOD) selected Microsoft in 2019 for the $10 billion Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure cloud computing contract, media reports show. Amazon previously stated that President Donald Trump’s dislike of CEO Jeff Bezos contributed to the move.
“The Department has completed its comprehensive re-evaluation of the JEDI Cloud proposals and determined that Microsoft’s proposal continues to represent the best value to the Government,” Russ Goemaere, a Defense Department spokesman, told The Washington Post.
The DOD initially awarded the project to Microsoft in October 2019 until Amazon filed a lawsuit. JEDI would give the Pentagon a single cloud computing system for data ranging from personnel statistics to intelligence information rather than the hundreds the military currently uses.
“DoD is eager to begin delivering this capability to our men and women in uniform,” Goemaere said before adding that the contract could not begin until after the legal battle is completed. (RELATED: Amazon Takes An Extraordinary Step To Stop Microsoft From Building Out Pentagon’s JEDI Deal)
Amazon called the “DoD’s re-evaluation nothing more than an attempt to validate a flawed, biased, and politically corrupted decision” in a statement Friday on the company’s website.
Trump asked for an investigation into the contract over concerns that the contract requirements had been tailored for Amazon. Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper then launched his own “review” of the department’s approach. The Pentagon soon awarded JEDI to Microsoft, prompting a lawsuit from Amazon.
Amazon was long considered a front-runner for the project, but the tech behemoth fell out of favor after Trump found out about the deal. The decision to give Microsoft the deal came in October 2019 after Trump, a Bezos critic, instructed the DOD that August to put the contract on hold.
Amazon’s lawsuit put a grinding halt to JEDI. A judge eventually concluded that officials made mistakes while they were evaluating Microsoft and Amazon’s applications. The DOD then asked to redo the award. The DOD, in reaffirming its initial decision, is arguing whatever mistakes the agency made were not significant enough to impact the project.
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thedailycaller--2020-09-04--Homeless Woman Sleeping In Store Parking Lot Gets New Start After Being Hired By Grocery Chain

A homeless woman who had been sleeping in her car in the parking lot of a Kroger grocery store has gotten a new start in life after that company gave her a job .
“ I would lean my seat all the way back so no one would see me because , you know , I knew I wasn ’ t supposed to be there , ” LaShenda Williams shared with NBC News .
The comments were noted by the “ Today ” show in a piece published Friday .
( RELATED : Tyler Perry Plays Santa Claus , Paying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shoppers Layaway Tabs ) Williams , who had dealt with drug addiction and abuse , found herself homeless for nearly a year .
A manager at the grocery store , Jackie Vandal , reportedly took it upon herself to reach out to the woman and let her know that the company would be having a job fair soon .
( RELATED : Meek Mill Plays Santa , Gives Away $ 100K Worth Of Toys To Philly Kids ) “ It was just a sense , a gut feeling , ” Vandal explained .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ are really genuine and when people , you know , are trying.
” According to the report : On the day of the job fair , Williams was one of the first applicants , Vandal recalled .
Vandal spent several hours helping Williams fill out the job application online .
After reviewing Williams credentials , she then hired her on the spot .
The woman was hired in December and now she has a new lease on life .
She now has her own one-bedroom apartment , reportedly furnished with the help of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ For the very first time in my life , now I know what love is , ” LaShenda shared as she became emotional in the clip .
“ Now I know what friendship is .
”

A homeless woman who had been sleeping in her car in the parking lot of a Kroger grocery store has gotten a new start in life after that company gave her a job.
“I would lean my seat all the way back so no one would see me because, you know, I knew I wasn’t supposed to be there,” LaShenda Williams shared with NBC News. The comments were noted by the “Today” show in a piece published Friday. (RELATED: Tyler Perry Plays Santa Claus, Paying More Than $400K Worth Of Holiday Shoppers Layaway Tabs)
Williams, who had dealt with drug addiction and abuse, found herself homeless for nearly a year. A manager at the grocery store, Jackie Vandal, reportedly took it upon herself to reach out to the woman and let her know that the company would be having a job fair soon. (RELATED: Meek Mill Plays Santa, Gives Away $100K Worth Of Toys To Philly Kids)
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“It was just a sense, a gut feeling,” Vandal explained. “You can just tell when people are really genuine and when people, you know, are trying.”
WATCH:
According to the report:
On the day of the job fair, Williams was one of the first applicants, Vandal recalled. Vandal spent several hours helping Williams fill out the job application online. After reviewing Williams credentials, she then hired her on the spot.
The woman was hired in December and now she has a new lease on life. She now has her own one-bedroom apartment, reportedly furnished with the help of the Kroger employees and community members.
“For the very first time in my life, now I know what love is,” LaShenda shared as she became emotional in the clip. “Now I know what friendship is.”


thedailycaller--2020-09-04--Fox News Corroborates Claim That President Trump Insulted Veterans, Fallen Soldiers and John McCain

Two former senior officials in the Trump administration said that President Donald Trump disparaged veterans and the military on multiple occasions , Fox News reported .
The accounts corroborate recent reports from The Atlantic alleging that Trump called fallen American soldiers “ suckers ” and “ losers , ” and that the president long-held contempt for the late Arizona Sen. John McCain , and more .
The Fox News report alleges that Trump did not want to visit the Aisne-Marne Cemetery during a trip to France commemorating the 100th anniversary of World War I .
“ The President was not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anonymous official says , referencing an earlier interaction that he had with French President Emmanuel Macron .
“ He questioned why he had to go to two cemeteries .
‘ Why do I have to do two ’ ?
” they said , according to Fox News .
( RELATED : Trump : Secret Service Would Not Let Me Drive To French Cemetary ) A former official also said that Trump did not understand why Americans would ever enlist , saying that there was no personal benefit to doing so .
“ What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They don ’ t make any money , ” the source said , quoting Trump and describing his inability to understand as a “ character flaw , ” Fox News reported .
The President also reportedly criticized those who fought in Vietnam , saying that “ it was a stupid war , ” and that “ anyone who went was a sucker.
” During a planning session for Trump ’ s 2019 July 4th military parade , the president also reportedly advocated against including wounded veterans , saying that including “ wounded guys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” and that “ Americans don ’ t like that , ” Fox News reported .
One former official also told Fox News that the president did not know why anyone said that McCain as a hero , and that flags were only lowered to half-staff to honor him once Trump “ relented , ” according to Fox News .
Trump and multiple officials have denied the reports , calling them a “ fraud.
” Kayleigh McEnany , Trump ’ s press secretary , also denied the reports during a press briefing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s four anonymous sources acted “ cowardly ” and “ probably do not even exist.
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Two former senior officials in the Trump administration said that President Donald Trump disparaged veterans and the military on multiple occasions, Fox News reported.
The accounts corroborate recent reports from The Atlantic alleging that Trump called fallen American soldiers “suckers” and “losers,” and that the president long-held contempt for the late Arizona Sen. John McCain, and more.
NEW, @JenGriffinFNC confirms former Trump admin official confirms details in The Atlantic story, including quotes about veterans. When the President spoke about the Vietnam War he said, “It was a stupid war. Anyone who went was a sucker.” — Jacqui Heinrich (@JacquiHeinrich) September 4, 2020
The Fox News report alleges that Trump did not want to visit the Aisne-Marne Cemetery during a trip to France commemorating the 100th anniversary of World War I.
“The President was not in a good mood,” one anonymous official says, referencing an earlier interaction that he had with French President Emmanuel Macron. “He questioned why he had to go to two cemeteries. ‘Why do I have to do two’?” they said, according to Fox News. (RELATED: Trump: Secret Service Would Not Let Me Drive To French Cemetary)
Re: trip to mark 100th anniversary of WW I
Source: “The President was not in a good mood. Macron had said something that made him mad about American reliability and the need perhaps for a European army. He questioned why he had to go to two cemeteries. ‘Why do I have to do two’?” — Jennifer Griffin (@JenGriffinFNC) September 4, 2020
A former official also said that Trump did not understand why Americans would ever enlist, saying that there was no personal benefit to doing so.
“What’s in it for them? They don’t make any money,” the source said, quoting Trump and describing his inability to understand as a “character flaw,” Fox News reported.
The President also reportedly criticized those who fought in Vietnam, saying that “it was a stupid war,” and that “anyone who went was a sucker.”
According to one former senior Trump administration official: “When the President spoke about the Vietnam War, he said, ‘It was a stupid war. Anyone who went was a sucker’.” — Jennifer Griffin (@JenGriffinFNC) September 4, 2020
During a planning session for Trump’s 2019 July 4th military parade, the president also reportedly advocated against including wounded veterans, saying that including “wounded guys” is “not a good look,” and that “Americans don’t like that,” Fox News reported.
Regarding Trump’s July 4th military parade, during a planning session at the White House after seeing the Bastille Day parade in 2017, the President said regarding the inclusion of “wounded guys” “that’s not a good look” “Americans don’t like that,” source confirms. — Jennifer Griffin (@JenGriffinFNC) September 4, 2020
One former official also told Fox News that the president did not know why anyone said that McCain as a hero, and that flags were only lowered to half-staff to honor him once Trump “relented,” according to Fox News.
Trump and multiple officials have denied the reports, calling them a “fraud.” Kayleigh McEnany, Trump’s press secretary, also denied the reports during a press briefing Friday, saying that the Atlantic’s four anonymous sources acted “cowardly” and “probably do not even exist.”
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thedailycaller--2020-09-04--Is The .44 Magnum A Wise Choice For Concealed Carry?

You heard that right – an on-person defensive .44 Magnum .
Crazy as it might sound , there are good reasons to carry a compact hand cannon .
Why The .44 Magnum Is A Solid Concealed Carry Choice : • Nearly double the bullet weight compared to the .357 Mag , thus potentially delivers more energy on target .
• With an exceptionally large diameter , creates a larger and more devastating wound canal .
• The larger diameter bullet doesn ’ t preclude marksmanship but does allow a bit more margin of error .
• Recoil can prove an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and ammo selection .
• Guns chambered for the .44 Magnum are generally renowned for their reliability .
Let me say this up front : Concealed-carry guns are personal choices that should be based on what works for the individual—not on popular opinion , gun writer declarations or anonymous voices on Internet sites .
This choice is strictly mine , and mine alone and is one I recommend only for those recoil-insensitive individuals among us .
I can only provide you with my reasons ( or rationalizations for the cynical among us ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s my disclaimer .
When Gun Digest Editor Luke Hartle contacted me to ask what I carry on a daily basis , I have to say that he was actually expecting something along these lines .
My carry piece and I have a long history together that dates back to college and the first earnings I made as a prizefighter .
It ’ s a Smith & Wesson Model 29 Lew Horton .
You read that correctly—a Model 29 , meaning that it ’ s a .44 Magnum .
For those unfamiliar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a six-shot , double-action , N-frame revolver in blued steel that ’ s arguably one of the most aesthetically pleasing revolvers ever made .
The Lew Horton edition featured a 3-inch barrel and a rounded grip frame .
This one was likely “ hatched ” in 1985 and is one of 5,000 produced between 1984 and ’ 85 .
It ’ s heavy ( relatively speaking ) , but it should be , because it ’ s supporting a rather raucous ( relatively speaking ) cartridge .
It ’ s also really smooth—Smith @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the hit-or-miss Bangor Punta days of Smith & Wesson .
The action is like velvet ; the double-action pull is like passing a hot knife through room-temperature butter ; and the single-action pull is light and crisp , with no creep .
It breaks at 2.5 pounds .
But why , on Earth , would anyone choose to carry a .44 Magnum on purpose ?
Good question .
I ’ ll try my damnedest to answer it .
Early on ( for those who remember the days of police officers carrying revolvers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enforcement officers , the .357 Magnum earned a reputation as a stopper—stoked with 125-grain hollow-points with a full head of steam .
What constitutes “ stopping ” a perpetrator ?
In this context , it clearly means incapacitation , thereby eliminating the threat .
The .357 was loaded hot ; it was fast-stepping and violently expanding .
The statistics of the day clearly reflected what was most in use at the time , and the .357 was heavily represented .
The .44 Magnum never really made its mark ( despite “ Dirty Harry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , because the reality was such that no one really carried a .44 Magnum—or rarely did so—so the .44 Magnum is underrepresented in the statistics of one-shot stops .
One feature that sets apart the Lew Horton edition from other production Model 29s is its 3-inch barrel ( seen here compared to a 4-inch Model 29 ) .
My reason for choosing the .44 Mag is because it ’ s built on the same concept as the .357 ( high velocity and violently expanding ) , but the .44 Mag takes it further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in standard configuration ) and significantly increasing the bullet diameter .
Now , let ’ s talk recoil , because I suspect this will be the biggest criticism the scrutinizers will put forth loudly .
Yes , it kicks .
It ’ s a .44 Magnum , loaded with what I like to call “ proper ” .44 Magnum loads , so the kicking part is to be expected .
This is where familiarity rears its head .
I have owned this revolver for more than 30 years and have put a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , if you know anything about me , you ’ ll see that I have more than an unhealthy obsession with large-caliber revolvers and , in fact , I hunt large game ( sometimes really large game ) with revolvers at every opportunity .
Frankly , in my twisted , little paradigm , the .44 Mag is pretty much an entry-level cartridge .
I also have a bit of numbness between my ears that enables me to shoot reasonably heavy-recoiling revolvers with little ill effect ( at least that ’ s my wife @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grips actually work quite well with my hands and , despite my lousy up-close vision , the factory Smith & Wesson white outline rear and red insert front sight combination is more than adequate for my visual shortcomings .
However , this piece was meant for up-close-and-personal work ; in that capacity , it works exceedingly well .
Muzzle blast is noticeably more present due to the short barrel .
Again , that ’ s the price to pay for such a configuration .
Accuracy is Smith & Wesson good .
As I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days were hit or miss from a quality-of-production standpoint , but this one ’ s clearly one of the good ones .
I don ’ t know whether it ’ s the additional attention to detail provided by Lew Horton ’ s involvement or that this particular example was “ produced on a Wednesday , ” but it will shoot a wide array of factory fodder with more-than-acceptable accuracy ; and , in the case of some loads , it will deliver exceptional accuracy .
In this day and age of high-capacity plastic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carry a six-shot revolver .
Some newer revolvers even feature eight-shot capacity !
With the popularity of some of the “ lesser ” cartridges ( such as the 9mm ) comes a level of investment and development in maximizing the potential of these defensive cartridges .
Taking nothing away from the effectiveness or usefulness of the large-capacity configurations—or the fact that nearly anyone with even minimal grip strength can shoot them ( and shoot them well ) —they ’ ll never have the terminal effectiveness of a properly loaded .44 Magnum .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ With all else being equal , size matters .
A large caliber doesn ’ t preclude shot placement , but it will give you a bit of a margin of error and will also produce significantly more damage—again , assuming that all else is equal , such as bullet type/construction and velocity .
Another external distinguishing feature is the rounded butt with finger groove grips that are surprisingly comfortable for the author .
Do you want to know what my answer to high capacity is ?
Marksmanship .
It ’ s better to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well-placed than to spray your target in hopes of a significant hit .
There ’ s also a false sense of security that 15 rounds might impart to the shooter .
I ’ m not arguing that having more rounds can be an asset ; I ’ m merely saying that perhaps knowing you have fewer rounds forces you to take more care when obtaining your sight picture and sight alignment .
That said , there ’ s a level of reliability inherent to the design that no auto-pistol can ever hope to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are plenty of great semi-autos out there that are extremely reliable , but the simplicity of the revolver design ensures uncompromising reliability .
However , some designs simply point better than others , and the Model 29 just works for me ( this is a scientific measure ) , and I ’ ve had more than three decades to become really intimate with this particular revolver .
A concealed-carry .44 Magnum ?
Sure .
Why not ?
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By Max Prasac, Gun Digest
You heard that right – an on-person defensive .44 Magnum. Crazy as it might sound, there are good reasons to carry a compact hand cannon.
Why The .44 Magnum Is A Solid Concealed Carry Choice:
Nearly double the bullet weight compared to the .357 Mag, thus potentially delivers more energy on target.
With an exceptionally large diameter, creates a larger and more devastating wound canal.
The larger diameter bullet doesn’t preclude marksmanship but does allow a bit more margin of error.
Recoil can prove an issue, though is mitigated through practice and ammo selection.
Guns chambered for the .44 Magnum are generally renowned for their reliability.
Let me say this up front: Concealed-carry guns are personal choices that should be based on what works for the individual—not on popular opinion, gun writer declarations or anonymous voices on Internet sites.
This choice is strictly mine, and mine alone and is one I recommend only for those recoil-insensitive individuals among us. I can only provide you with my reasons (or rationalizations for the cynical among us) for my choice. There; that’s my disclaimer.
When Gun Digest Editor Luke Hartle contacted me to ask what I carry on a daily basis, I have to say that he was actually expecting something along these lines. My carry piece and I have a long history together that dates back to college and the first earnings I made as a prizefighter. It’s a Smith & Wesson Model 29 Lew Horton. You read that correctly—a Model 29, meaning that it’s a .44 Magnum.
For those unfamiliar with the 29, it’s a six-shot, double-action, N-frame revolver in blued steel that’s arguably one of the most aesthetically pleasing revolvers ever made. The Lew Horton edition featured a 3-inch barrel and a rounded grip frame. This one was likely “hatched” in 1985 and is one of 5,000 produced between 1984 and ’85. It’s heavy (relatively speaking), but it should be, because it’s supporting a rather raucous (relatively speaking) cartridge.
It’s also really smooth—Smith & Wesson smooth—despite the much maligned production during the hit-or-miss Bangor Punta days of Smith & Wesson. The action is like velvet; the double-action pull is like passing a hot knife through room-temperature butter; and the single-action pull is light and crisp, with no creep. It breaks at 2.5 pounds.
But why, on Earth, would anyone choose to carry a .44 Magnum on purpose? Good question. I’ll try my damnedest to answer it.
The ‘Stopper’
Early on (for those who remember the days of police officers carrying revolvers), in the hands of law enforcement officers, the .357 Magnum earned a reputation as a stopper—stoked with 125-grain hollow-points with a full head of steam.
What constitutes “stopping” a perpetrator? In this context, it clearly means incapacitation, thereby eliminating the threat. The .357 was loaded hot; it was fast-stepping and violently expanding. The statistics of the day clearly reflected what was most in use at the time, and the .357 was heavily represented. The .44 Magnum never really made its mark (despite “Dirty Harry” Callahan’s best efforts), because the reality was such that no one really carried a .44 Magnum—or rarely did so—so the .44 Magnum is underrepresented in the statistics of one-shot stops.
One feature that sets apart the Lew Horton edition from other production Model 29s is its 3-inch barrel (seen here compared to a 4-inch Model 29).
My reason for choosing the .44 Mag is because it’s built on the same concept as the .357 (high velocity and violently expanding), but the .44 Mag takes it further by nearly doubling the bullet weight (in standard configuration) and significantly increasing the bullet diameter.
Recoil: It Kicks
Now, let’s talk recoil, because I suspect this will be the biggest criticism the scrutinizers will put forth loudly. Yes, it kicks. It’s a .44 Magnum, loaded with what I like to call “proper” .44 Magnum loads, so the kicking part is to be expected. This is where familiarity rears its head. I have owned this revolver for more than 30 years and have put a lot of rounds downrange with it. Also, if you know anything about me, you’ll see that I have more than an unhealthy obsession with large-caliber revolvers and, in fact, I hunt large game (sometimes really large game) with revolvers at every opportunity. Frankly, in my twisted, little paradigm, the .44 Mag is pretty much an entry-level cartridge. I also have a bit of numbness between my ears that enables me to shoot reasonably heavy-recoiling revolvers with little ill effect (at least that’s my wife’s explanation).
The factory grips actually work quite well with my hands and, despite my lousy up-close vision, the factory Smith & Wesson white outline rear and red insert front sight combination is more than adequate for my visual shortcomings. However, this piece was meant for up-close-and-personal work; in that capacity, it works exceedingly well. Muzzle blast is noticeably more present due to the short barrel. Again, that’s the price to pay for such a configuration.
Accuracy is Smith & Wesson good. As I mentioned previously, the Bangor Punta ownership days were hit or miss from a quality-of-production standpoint, but this one’s clearly one of the good ones. I don’t know whether it’s the additional attention to detail provided by Lew Horton’s involvement or that this particular example was “produced on a Wednesday,” but it will shoot a wide array of factory fodder with more-than-acceptable accuracy; and, in the case of some loads, it will deliver exceptional accuracy.
Caliber Size Does Matter
In this day and age of high-capacity plastic wonder pistols, it seems archaic to carry a six-shot revolver. Some newer revolvers even feature eight-shot capacity! With the popularity of some of the “lesser” cartridges (such as the 9mm) comes a level of investment and development in maximizing the potential of these defensive cartridges. Taking nothing away from the effectiveness or usefulness of the large-capacity configurations—or the fact that nearly anyone with even minimal grip strength can shoot them (and shoot them well)—they’ll never have the terminal effectiveness of a properly loaded .44 Magnum. You can take that to the bank.
With all else being equal, size matters. A large caliber doesn’t preclude shot placement, but it will give you a bit of a margin of error and will also produce significantly more damage—again, assuming that all else is equal, such as bullet type/construction and velocity.
Another external distinguishing feature is the rounded butt with finger groove grips that are surprisingly comfortable for the author.
Do you want to know what my answer to high capacity is? Marksmanship. It’s better to hit with one shot that’s well-placed than to spray your target in hopes of a significant hit. There’s also a false sense of security that 15 rounds might impart to the shooter. I’m not arguing that having more rounds can be an asset; I’m merely saying that perhaps knowing you have fewer rounds forces you to take more care when obtaining your sight picture and sight alignment.
Uncompromising Reliability
That said, there’s a level of reliability inherent to the design that no auto-pistol can ever hope to achieve. Yes, I know there are plenty of great semi-autos out there that are extremely reliable, but the simplicity of the revolver design ensures uncompromising reliability.
However, some designs simply point better than others, and the Model 29 just works for me (this is a scientific measure), and I’ve had more than three decades to become really intimate with this particular revolver.
A concealed-carry .44 Magnum? Sure. Why not?
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thedailycaller--2020-09-04--ACLU Deletes Tweet Saying Cops ‘Murdered’ Deon Kay, Still Decries ‘Racism’ Among Police Officers

The American Civil Liberties Union ( ACLU ) tweeted that Washington DC police “ murdered Deon Kay ” and demanded “ justice for Deon , and every life taken by DC police.
” “ Police murdered Deon Kay yesterday .
He was just 18 years old .
His death is yet another painful reminder that violence and racism is endemic to policing in this nation .
We demand justice for Deon , and every life taken by DC police , ” the tweet said .
The tweet has since been deleted from the nonpartisan legal and advocacy 501 ( c @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Twitter account .
However , the ACLU released a statement that blamed the officer for the death of Kay , 18 , saying “ the officer made no attempt to de-escalate , there was no warning or directive given to Kay to drop a weapon.
” The tweet sent out by the ACLU with the statement attached said that Kay ’ s death “ is the logical conclusion of a policy that not only meets violence with violence , but actually escalates and incites it.
” “ Less than two weeks after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provided with yet another example of the violence and racism endemic in policing in the U.S. , ” Paige Fernandez , policing policy advisor at ACLU National , said in the statement .
“ We can ’ t ignore the police violence in D.C. We demand justice for Deon Kay and all the other lives the D.C. police force has taken.
” DC police shot Kay in a confrontation Wednesday afternoon , after police were investigating reports of a man brandishing a firearm in the southeast DC area , according to a police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Peter Newsham said the officer ’ s investigation into Kay and his friend ’ s activity was spurred by a livestream on social media that showed the men brandishing firearms , Fox News 23 reported .
Newsham said he knew Kay from encounters Kay previously had with law enforcement , saying Kay was a “ validated gang member.
” Some users on Twitter have been circulating a video that was allegedly taken from Kay ’ s live stream .
When officers approached the vehicle where Kay was live streaming from , police say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ After an officer is heard telling Kay “ don ’ t move , ” repeatedly , Kay raisesd his arm holding what appeared to be a firearm .
The officer shot Kay as he threw the object .
Kay later died in the hospital Wednesday .
( RELATED : DC Police Release Body Cam Footage Of Fatal Shooting Of Deon Kay ) Newsham said officers recovered two firearms from the scene Wednesday .
The firearm that Kay is suspected to have thrown was recovered nearly 100 feet away from the shooting , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cam footage shows the officer ’ s search for the firearm after the shooting .

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) tweeted that Washington DC police “murdered Deon Kay” and demanded “justice for Deon, and every life taken by DC police.”
“Police murdered Deon Kay yesterday. He was just 18 years old. His death is yet another painful reminder that violence and racism is endemic to policing in this nation. We demand justice for Deon, and every life taken by DC police,” the tweet said.
The tweet has since been deleted from the nonpartisan legal and advocacy 501(c)(4) organization’s Twitter account. However, the ACLU released a statement that blamed the officer for the death of Kay, 18, saying “the officer made no attempt to de-escalate, there was no warning or directive given to Kay to drop a weapon.”
The tragic shooting and death of 18-year-old Deon Kay is the logical conclusion of a policy that not only meets violence with violence, but actually escalates and incites it — especially in our Black communities. We demand justice for Deon Kay.https://t.co/z4ScTmJRqH — ACLU (@ACLU) September 4, 2020
The tweet sent out by the ACLU with the statement attached said that Kay’s death “is the logical conclusion of a policy that not only meets violence with violence, but actually escalates and incites it.”
“Less than two weeks after the shooting of Jacob Blake we have been provided with yet another example of the violence and racism endemic in policing in the U.S.,” Paige Fernandez, policing policy advisor at ACLU National, said in the statement. “We can’t ignore the police violence in D.C. We demand justice for Deon Kay and all the other lives the D.C. police force has taken.”
DC police shot Kay in a confrontation Wednesday afternoon, after police were investigating reports of a man brandishing a firearm in the southeast DC area, according to a police statement released Wednesday evening.
Police Chief Peter Newsham said the officer’s investigation into Kay and his friend’s activity was spurred by a livestream on social media that showed the men brandishing firearms, Fox News 23 reported. Newsham said he knew Kay from encounters Kay previously had with law enforcement, saying Kay was a “validated gang member.”
Some users on Twitter have been circulating a video that was allegedly taken from Kay’s live stream.
Video emerges of #DeonKay prior to fatal shooting by DC Police. MPD say 18 year old Kay was brandishing a firearm in #WashingtonDC when he was fatally shot by officers. If you carry a gun unlawfully, you risk being shot by police. #BlueLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/HkcUgqwmZH — FoxtrotCop ???????????? (@Foxtrot_Cop) September 3, 2020
When officers approached the vehicle where Kay was live streaming from, police say Kay and others fled on foot.
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After an officer is heard telling Kay “don’t move,” repeatedly, Kay raisesd his arm holding what appeared to be a firearm. The officer shot Kay as he threw the object. Kay later died in the hospital Wednesday. (RELATED:DC Police Release Body Cam Footage Of Fatal Shooting Of Deon Kay)
Newsham said officers recovered two firearms from the scene Wednesday. The firearm that Kay is suspected to have thrown was recovered nearly 100 feet away from the shooting, according to The Washington Post. The body cam footage shows the officer’s search for the firearm after the shooting.


thedailycaller--2020-09-05--‘Anti-American Propaganda’: Trump Administration To End Critical Race Theory Training At Federal Age

‘Anti-American Propaganda’: Trump Administration To End Critical Race Theory Training At Federal Agencies

President Donald Trump has ordered all federal agencies to end critical race theory trainings , which the White House calls “ divisive , anti-American propaganda , ” a White House statement announced Friday .
Russ Vought , the Director of the Office of Management and Budget , was directed by Trump to ensure that all federal agencies cease and desist from holding critical race theory trainings , which have included mandatory sessions for white employees who are tasked with recognizing their role in perpetuating racism .
“ These types of ‘ trainings ’ not only run counter to the fundamental @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since its inception , they also engender division and resentment within the Federal workforce , ” the statement says .
As the following steps for the directive are developed , “ all agencies are directed to begin to identify all contracts or other agency spending related to any training on ‘ critical race theory , ’ ‘ white privilege , ’ or any other training or propaganda effort that teaches or suggests either ( 1 ) that the United States is an inherently evil country or ( 2 ) that any race or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The President has a proven track record of standing for those whose voice has long been ignored and who have failed to benefit from all our country has to offer , and he intends to continue to support all Americans , regardless of race , religion , or creed .
The divisive , false , and demeaning propaganda of the critical race theory movement is contrary to all we stand for as Americans and should have no place in the Federal government , ” the statement concludes .
The directive comes weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lab reportedly hosted a three-day mandatory training for its white male executives where they were instructed to apologize for their privilege , along with other tasks such as acknowledging the connection between “ white male culture ” and mass killings .
( RELATED : Leaked Docs Show US Gov Nuclear Facility Held ‘ 3-Day Reeducation Camps ’ For White Men ) Similarly , leaked documents also showed that the federal agency United States Agency for International Development ( USAID ) had distributed manuals to employees to inform them about topics like “ gender @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” and “ misgendering , ” and directing employees to not “ make jokes or reinforce stereotypes about LGBTI+ people , such as about behavior or gender expression ” which are a “ common microaggression .
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President Donald Trump has ordered all federal agencies to end critical race theory trainings, which the White House calls “divisive, anti-American propaganda,” a White House statement announced Friday.
Russ Vought, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, was directed by Trump to ensure that all federal agencies cease and desist from holding critical race theory trainings, which have included mandatory sessions for white employees who are tasked with recognizing their role in perpetuating racism.
The days of taxpayer funded indoctrination trainings that sow division and racism are over. Under the direction of @POTUS we are directing agencies to halt critical race theory trainings immediately.https://t.co/dyMeJka9rt — Russ Vought (@RussVought45) September 4, 2020
“These types of ‘trainings’ not only run counter to the fundamental beliefs for which our Nation has stood since its inception, they also engender division and resentment within the Federal workforce,” the statement says.
As the following steps for the directive are developed, “all agencies are directed to begin to identify all contracts or other agency spending related to any training on ‘critical race theory,’ ‘white privilege,’ or any other training or propaganda effort that teaches or suggests either (1) that the United States is an inherently evil country or (2) that any race or ethnicity is inherently racist or evil.”
“The President has a proven track record of standing for those whose voice has long been ignored and who have failed to benefit from all our country has to offer, and he intends to continue to support all Americans, regardless of race, religion, or creed. The divisive, false, and demeaning propaganda of the critical race theory movement is contrary to all we stand for as Americans and should have no place in the Federal government,” the statement concludes.
The directive comes weeks after leaked documents revealed that Sandia National Laboratories, a federal lab, reportedly hosted a three-day mandatory training for its white male executives where they were instructed to apologize for their privilege, along with other tasks such as acknowledging the connection between “white male culture” and mass killings. (RELATED: Leaked Docs Show US Gov Nuclear Facility Held ‘3-Day Reeducation Camps’ For White Men)
Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley also drew attention to the trainings, directly addressing the “White Men & Allies Learning Lab” paid for by Sandia in an August 13 letter where he urged the Department of Energy to undertake a comprehensive review of its procedures to “ensure that taxpayers are no longer required to fund such divisive and ineffective trainings.”
Similarly, leaked documents also showed that the federal agency United States Agency for International Development (USAID) had distributed manuals to employees to inform them about topics like “gender & sexual minorities,” “microaggression” and “misgendering,” and directing employees to not “make jokes or reinforce stereotypes about LGBTI+ people, such as about behavior or gender expression” which are a “common microaggression.”


thedailycaller--2020-09-05--Food Lion Changes Face Covering Policy After Veteran Wearing American Flag Mask Quits

Food Lion publicly updated its employee face covering guidelines Saturday after an Air Force veteran resigned his position when he was told he could not wear his American flag face mask .
The grocery chain ’ s previous policy prohibited associates from wearing any “ clothing with writing , insignia or symbols , ” and 69-year-old Gary Dean quit his job because the company decision did not reflect his values , according to WECT 6 , N.C. ( Related : US Veteran Says He Was Told He Could Not Wear American Flag Face Covering , Quits His Job ) The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Twitter Saturday morning , said that the company “ deeply respects the American flag ” and associates could wear masks portraying the flag if they met the requirement that it does not include “ writing insignia or symbols.
” “ Food Lion has the utmost respect for the American flag and has a proud , long history of partnering with and supporting military organizations and communities , ” the company said in a statement .
“ Over the past few days , we have been listening to our associates and customers about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of our uniform standards.
” “ However , all face coverings must adhere to standards set by the company and communicated to each of our more than 77,000 associates .
The policy prohibits associates from wearing clothing with writing , insignia or symbols .
The dress code is meant to ensure a consistent and professional representation of our associates inside of our stores , ” the policy added , according to the report .

Food Lion publicly updated its employee face covering guidelines Saturday after an Air Force veteran resigned his position when he was told he could not wear his American flag face mask.
The grocery chain’s previous policy prohibited associates from wearing any “clothing with writing, insignia or symbols,” and 69-year-old Gary Dean quit his job because the company decision did not reflect his values, according to WECT 6, N.C. (Related: US Veteran Says He Was Told He Could Not Wear American Flag Face Covering, Quits His Job)
The updated policy, which Food Lion posted on Twitter Saturday morning, said that the company “deeply respects the American flag” and associates could wear masks portraying the flag if they met the requirement that it does not include “writing insignia or symbols.”
Food Lion deeply respects the American flag. We listened to our associates and customers about our uniform policy. We require that associates wear masks without writing, insignia or symbols. We will allow associates to wear masks with the American flag that meet this standard. pic.twitter.com/RAVYPDSYHF — Food Lion (@FoodLion) September 5, 2020
Food Lion also released a longer statement clarifying its decision.
“Food Lion has the utmost respect for the American flag and has a proud, long history of partnering with and supporting military organizations and communities,” the company said in a statement. “Over the past few days, we have been listening to our associates and customers about Food Lion’s mask policy as part of our uniform standards.”
“However, all face coverings must adhere to standards set by the company and communicated to each of our more than 77,000 associates. The policy prohibits associates from wearing clothing with writing, insignia or symbols. The dress code is meant to ensure a consistent and professional representation of our associates inside of our stores,” the policy added, according to the report.


thedailycaller--2020-09-05--Trump Boat Parade Ends With Multiple Distress Calls, Sunken Vessels

A Labor Day weekend boat parade in support of President Donald Trump ended in disaster Saturday as multiple vessels reportedly @ @ @ @ @ sank .
The ill-fated boat parade took place at Lake Travis , a reservoir on @ @ @ @ @ , Texas — and was just one of many such parades that were planned for @ @ @ @ @ Here ’ s Why Trump May Sail Back Into Office On Boat Parades ) But @ @ @ @ @ scheduled start time of 11:30 a.m. , the first distress calls went out .
The @ @ @ @ @ office told Fox News , “ It ’ s something that happened throughout the parade @ @ @ @ @ calls for boats in distress and a few of them did sink.
” Critics were @ @ @ @ @ the situation , saying that it was a metaphor for the Trump presidency .
Despite @ @ @ @ @ or deaths were reported — and similar parades in other locations went off without a @ @

A Labor Day weekend boat parade in support of President Donald Trump ended in disaster Saturday as multiple vessels reportedly sent out distress calls and sank.
The ill-fated boat parade took place at Lake Travis, a reservoir on the Colorado River near Austin, Texas — and was just one of many such parades that were planned for Saturday. (RELATED: Here’s Why Trump May Sail Back Into Office On Boat Parades)
Everything really is bigger in Texas! Take a look at the hundreds of boats gathered on Lake Travis right now for a boat parade honoring President @realDonaldTrump! Senate District 24 supports our President! #TrumpBoatParade #txlege pic.twitter.com/zvZHT8EjtO — Dawn Buckingham (@DrBuckinghamTX) September 5, 2020
But just 45 minutes after the scheduled start time of 11:30 a.m., the first distress calls went out.
The Lake Travis Sheriff’s office told Fox News, “It’s something that happened throughout the parade. We responded to multiple calls for boats in distress and a few of them did sink.”
TCSO responded to multiple calls involving boats in distress during the Trump parade on Lake Travis. Several boats did sink. — Travis County SO (@TravisCoSheriff) September 5, 2020
Critics were quick to poke fun at the situation, saying that it was a metaphor for the Trump presidency.
Apparently while the boats were sinking they were told they were not sinking. https://t.co/lSQd3pvp2y — Mike Birbiglia (@birbigs) September 5, 2020
Okay, who gave Antifa the nuclear submarines? Fess up https://t.co/LJkhQM0n0v — Dave Weigel (@daveweigel) September 5, 2020
This looks like the scene from Jaws when the town idiots go fishing for the shark. https://t.co/cTY4WdXJVq — JohnAloysiusFarrell (@jaloysius) September 5, 2020
A big blue wave ???? literally just sunk multiple Trump supporters’ boats here in Texas. Could it be a sign?#TexasIsASwingState https://t.co/jXCJZ8s2JH — Dr. John Biggan (@Biggan4Congress) September 5, 2020
The irony of this photo … this must be what America looks like to God right now https://t.co/DIzSCXaVoJ — Yamaneika Saunders (@yamaneika) September 5, 2020
Don’t forget to rearrange the deck chairs, fuckheads https://t.co/YrUTxNOzPY — Drew Magary (@drewmagary) September 5, 2020
Capsizing to own the libs https://t.co/wsVY5Tw4Rj — Thor Benson (@thor_benson) September 5, 2020
“Trump Supporters Forced To Abandon Sinking Ships” is just about the most apt headline imaginable. — George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) September 5, 2020
Despite the chaos, no injuries or deaths were reported — and similar parades in other locations went off without a hitch.
The size of the #TrumpBoatParade in a blue state like NJ is absolutely INSANE! ????????⛵ The Silent Majority! pic.twitter.com/vIRoCCIiOY — Abigail Marone (@abigailmarone) September 5, 2020
#TrumpBoatParade Remind us again where the organic displays of support for Joe Biden are? https://t.co/htedT9MWM9 — Tim Murtaugh – Download the Trump 2020 app today! (@TimMurtaugh) September 5, 2020
Wow! Trump supporters in Minnesota are lined up on the old Stillwater Lift Bridge above the St. Croix River watching the Trump boat parade go by ???????????? pic.twitter.com/8F4OzvsEUf — Jake Schneider (@jacobkschneider) September 5, 2020


thedailycaller--2020-09-05--‘I Would Not Trust Donald Trump’: Kamala Harris Says She’d Be Wary Of An Early Coronavirus Vaccine

Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris told CNN ’ s Dana Bash that she would be especially wary of a coronavirus vaccine that was approved quickly .
Harris , who spoke to Bash in a pre-recorded interview set to air Sunday morning , told Bash that “ if past is prologue , ” the experts who disagreed with President Donald Trump would simply be “ muzzled ” or “ sidelined ” so that they couldn ’ t derail his chances at reelection .
( RELATED : ‘ Very Strange ’ : Trump Slams Biden And Harris For Nixing Questions — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Do you trust that in the situation where we ’ re in now that the public health experts and scientists will get the last word on the efficacy of a vaccine ?
” Bash asked .
( RELATED : Bernie Snaps At CNN ’ s Bash : ‘ Dana , Last I Heard The Election Was 8 Months From Today ’ ) “ If past is prologue , they will not , they ’ ll be muzzled , they ’ ll be suppressed , they will be sidelined , ” Harris replied .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ an election coming up in less than 60 days and he ’ s grasping for whatever he can get to pretend that he ’ s been a leader on this issue when he has not.
” “ So let ’ s just say there ’ s a vaccine that is approved and even distributed before the election .
Would you get it ?
” Bash continued .
“ Well , I think that ’ s going to be an issue for all of us .
I will say that I would not trust @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a credible source of information that talks about the efficacy and the reliability of whatever he ’ s talking about .
I will not take his word for it , ” Harris concluded .
Neither Harris nor Bash mentioned Dr. Anthony Fauci , who has often been held up as a credible and reliable expert by people on both sides of the aisle , and has said repeatedly that he was never muzzled or sidelined by anyone in the Trump administration .
Fauci also said on several occasions that President Trump had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time it was offered .

Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris told CNN’s Dana Bash that she would be especially wary of a coronavirus vaccine that was approved quickly.
Harris, who spoke to Bash in a pre-recorded interview set to air Sunday morning, told Bash that “if past is prologue,” the experts who disagreed with President Donald Trump would simply be “muzzled” or “sidelined” so that they couldn’t derail his chances at reelection. (RELATED: ‘Very Strange’: Trump Slams Biden And Harris For Nixing Questions — And Reporters For Letting Them)
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“Do you trust that in the situation where we’re in now that the public health experts and scientists will get the last word on the efficacy of a vaccine?” Bash asked. (RELATED: Bernie Snaps At CNN’s Bash: ‘Dana, Last I Heard The Election Was 8 Months From Today’)
“If past is prologue, they will not, they’ll be muzzled, they’ll be suppressed, they will be sidelined,” Harris replied. “Because he’s looking at an election coming up in less than 60 days and he’s grasping for whatever he can get to pretend that he’s been a leader on this issue when he has not.”
“So let’s just say there’s a vaccine that is approved and even distributed before the election. Would you get it?” Bash continued.
“Well, I think that’s going to be an issue for all of us. I will say that I would not trust Donald Trump and it would have to be a credible source of information that talks about the efficacy and the reliability of whatever he’s talking about. I will not take his word for it,” Harris concluded.
Neither Harris nor Bash mentioned Dr. Anthony Fauci, who has often been held up as a credible and reliable expert by people on both sides of the aisle, and has said repeatedly that he was never muzzled or sidelined by anyone in the Trump administration. Fauci also said on several occasions that President Trump had taken the advice of the experts every time it was offered.


thedailycaller--2020-09-05--Unfit To Print Episode 68: Pelosi Personifies Liberal Elitism With Salon Visit

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi recently violated coronavirus restrictions in San Francisco so that she could go get her hair done at a salon , but got busted by the salon ’ s CCTV footage that showed her not wearing a mask indoors .
Pelosi later claimed that she did not know she was doing anything wrong and that the salon owner was setting her up .
Allies of Pelosi came to her defense on Twitter , even admitting that they thought she deserved to have her hair done because she is more important than other Americans .
( RELATED : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Francisco Salon Purposely Set Her Up ) Sadly , Pelosi ’ s salon visit is just the latest example of liberal elites believing the rules they set don ’ t actually apply to them .
Unfit to Print host Amber Athey has the ultimate list of COVID hypocrites in this week ’ s episode .
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Unfit To Print Episode 66 : Democratic Conspiracies About USPS Are Russiagate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go check out Amber ’ s work at The Spectator and take advantage of their special election offer .
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi recently violated coronavirus restrictions in San Francisco so that she could go get her hair done at a salon, but got busted by the salon’s CCTV footage that showed her not wearing a mask indoors. Pelosi later claimed that she did not know she was doing anything wrong and that the salon owner was setting her up.
Allies of Pelosi came to her defense on Twitter, even admitting that they thought she deserved to have her hair done because she is more important than other Americans. (RELATED: Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Says San Francisco Salon Purposely Set Her Up)
Sadly, Pelosi’s salon visit is just the latest example of liberal elites believing the rules they set don’t actually apply to them. Unfit to Print host Amber Athey has the ultimate list of COVID hypocrites in this week’s episode.
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Unfit To Print Episode 67: Kyle Rittenhouse, Murder Or Self Defense?
Unfit To Print Episode 66: Democratic Conspiracies About USPS Are Russiagate 2.0
Unfit To Print Episode 65: Media Covers For Flip-Flopping Kamala Harris
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thedailycaller--2020-09-05--Woman Heckled By BLM Protesters At DC Restaurant Says She Still Supports The Movement

A woman dining outdoors who was harassed by protesters in Washington , D.C. , wrote an op-ed saying she didn ’ t like being bullied for not raising her first , but that she still supports the Black Lives Matter movement .
Lauren Victor , a photographer and urban planner , has since taken part in Black Lives Matter demonstrations since the incident , according to an opinion piece she wrote for The Washington Post on Friday .
“ I wholeheartedly support the Black Lives Matter movement , ” Victor wrote .
“ I also support an individual ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or not.
” “ It is never okay to coerce people ’ s participation ; that is just bullying , Victor wrote .
“ To be clear , this is not an argument against anger , expressed loudly , about terrible things that are allowed to happen , ” she added .
“ My desire is simply to see the vital energy that anger gives rise to be effectively directed to bring about important , lasting change.
” Video of the incident shows a crowd surrounding Victor chanting , “ white silence is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ put your fist up , ” .
Victor said that she did not raise her fist because she did not know what the crowd was protesting , and that no one in the group would tell her .
“ When they crowded around my table and started demanding that I raise my fist , it was their insistence that I participate in something that I did not understand that led me to withhold my hand , ” Victor wrote .
( RELATED : ‘ This City Needs Cops And It Needs A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police Union Chairman Says After RNC Riots ) “ In retrospect , I would have done the same thing even if it was crystal clear to me who they were and what they stood for .
If you want my support , ask it of me freely , ” she continued .
“ That ’ s what we do in a democracy.
” Victor added that the incident looked “ scary ” though she was “ not hurt in any way.
” “ This was a group of mostly young people of many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ movement to uphold Black people ’ s civil rights , ” she wrote .
“ There are worse ways to spend a Monday night.
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A woman dining outdoors who was harassed by protesters in Washington, D.C., wrote an op-ed saying she didn’t like being bullied for not raising her first, but that she still supports the Black Lives Matter movement.
Lauren Victor, a photographer and urban planner, has since taken part in Black Lives Matter demonstrations since the incident, according to an opinion piece she wrote for The Washington Post on Friday.
“I wholeheartedly support the Black Lives Matter movement,” Victor wrote. “I also support an individual’s choice to participate in a protest, or not.”
I was the woman surrounded by BLM protesters at a D.C. restaurant, writes Lauren Victor. Here’s why I didn’t raise my fist: https://t.co/qGfcVbBWf5 — Washington Post Opinions (@PostOpinions) September 4, 2020
“It is never okay to coerce people’s participation; that is just bullying, Victor wrote. “To be clear, this is not an argument against anger, expressed loudly, about terrible things that are allowed to happen,” she added.
“My desire is simply to see the vital energy that anger gives rise to be effectively directed to bring about important, lasting change.”
Video of the incident shows a crowd surrounding Victor chanting, “white silence is violence,” and telling her to “put your fist up,” . Victor said that she did not raise her fist because she did not know what the crowd was protesting, and that no one in the group would tell her.
“When they crowded around my table and started demanding that I raise my fist, it was their insistence that I participate in something that I did not understand that led me to withhold my hand,” Victor wrote. (RELATED: ‘This City Needs Cops And It Needs A Lot More Of Them,’ DC Police Union Chairman Says After RNC Riots)
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“In retrospect, I would have done the same thing even if it was crystal clear to me who they were and what they stood for. If you want my support, ask it of me freely,” she continued. “That’s what we do in a democracy.”
Victor added that the incident looked “scary” though she was “not hurt in any way.”
“This was a group of mostly young people of many racial backgrounds working together to sustain a movement to uphold Black people’s civil rights,” she wrote. “There are worse ways to spend a Monday night.”
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