thedailycaller--2020-06-04--NYT Writers Say NYT Put Their Black Colleagues ‘In Danger’ By Running Tom Cotton Op-Ed

Writers for the New York Times say that the publication put their black colleagues “ in danger ” by running an op-ed written by Republican Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton .
Cotton ’ s op-ed , published Wednesday , called for the U.S. military to be deployed to “ restore order ” amid nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd .
Some of these protests have been peaceful , while others have turned violent and destroyed communities .
Cotton ’ s call , which followed President Donald Trump ’ s vow to deploy the U.S. military if states did not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ backlash among NYT writers , who shared the same message Wednesday on Twitter : “ Running this puts Black @ nytimes staff in danger *and* it ’ s FUCKING DUMB AS SHIT .
I stand with my colleagues , ” NYT columnist Kyle Buchanan added .
( RELATED : NYT Caves To Backlash , Changes Headline About Trump ’ s Vow To Deploy US Military Amid Riots ) Styles editor Lindsey Underwood , Styles reporter Taylor Lorenz , writer Caity Weaver , staff writer at NYT Magazine Jenna Wortham , senior editor of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jacey Fortin were just a few others at the publication who tweeted the message .
Sewell Chan , the former NYT editor for the opinion side , tweeted that “ the decision to publish @ SenTomCotton calling for troop deployments to quell unrest falls short of sound journalistic practice.
” Chan continued to explain the op-ed ’ s apparent failings in a lengthy thread .
He noted that Cotton “ calls for ‘ an overwhelming show of force to disperse , detain and ultimately deter lawbreakers ' ” and wrote that the senator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enforcement efforts—by National Guard troops , county sheriffs , city police departments—is failing.
” The former editor added that “ the Cotton piece isn ’ t original , or even timely.
” “ # TruthMatters , and I will always read and love @ nytimes , ” Chan wrote .
“ But the richest , largest and most powerful newspaper in America needs to exercise discretion and prudence in the use of its platform .
This fell far short .
”

Writers for the New York Times say that the publication put their black colleagues “in danger” by running an op-ed written by Republican Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton.
Cotton’s op-ed, published Wednesday, called for the U.S. military to be potentially deployed to “restore order” amid nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd. Some of these protests have been peaceful, while others have turned violent and destroyed communities.
Cotton’s call, which followed President Donald Trump’s vow to deploy the U.S. military if states did not call in the National Guard, sparked backlash among NYT writers, who shared the same message Wednesday on Twitter:
“Running this puts Black @NYTimes staff in danger.”
NYT reporters in a rare open revolt over the opinion side running Tom Cotton’s op-Ed calling to deploy the military to “restore order.” pic.twitter.com/MgLuR8EunJ — Alex Thompson (@AlxThomp) June 3, 2020
“Running this puts Black @nytimes staff in danger *and* it’s FUCKING DUMB AS SHIT. I stand with my colleagues,” NYT columnist Kyle Buchanan added. (RELATED: NYT Caves To Backlash, Changes Headline About Trump’s Vow To Deploy US Military Amid Riots)
Styles editor Lindsey Underwood, Styles reporter Taylor Lorenz, writer Caity Weaver, staff writer at NYT Magazine Jenna Wortham, senior editor of digital storytelling Kwame Opam and freelance journalist Jacey Fortin were just a few others at the publication who tweeted the message.
Running this put Black @nytimes staffers in danger. pic.twitter.com/m0JqPRlpjQ — Sandra E. Garcia (@S_Evangelina) June 3, 2020
Sewell Chan, the former NYT editor for the opinion side, tweeted that “the decision to publish @SenTomCotton calling for troop deployments to quell unrest falls short of sound journalistic practice.”
Chan continued to explain the op-ed’s apparent failings in a lengthy thread. He noted that Cotton “calls for ‘an overwhelming show of force to disperse, detain and ultimately deter lawbreakers'” and wrote that the senator “offers no evidence that existing law enforcement efforts—by National Guard troops, county sheriffs, city police departments—is failing.”
The former editor added that “the Cotton piece isn’t original, or even timely.”
“#TruthMatters, and I will always read and love @nytimes,” Chan wrote. “But the richest, largest and most powerful newspaper in America needs to exercise discretion and prudence in the use of its platform. This fell far short.”


thedailycaller--2020-06-04--Senate Passes Legislation To Help Small Business Amid Coronavirus — Heads To Trump’s Desk

The Senate passed legislation Wednesday night to create changes to the Paycheck Protection Program ( PPP ) , which provides help for small businesses struggling during the coronavirus pandemic .
The PPP was a part of the CARES Act , which provided more than $ 2 trillion in relief for workers , hospitals and those in need across the country .
The bill passed by unanimous consent .
The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act gives small businesses flexibility to use loans for coronavirus .
Instead of the 75 % of the loan small business would have to use on payroll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use 60 % on payroll under the new legislation , and the bill alos allows companies to defer payroll taxes if they also get loan forgiveness , accoridng to NBC News .
The $ 660 billion PPP gives forgivable loans to businesses employing up to 500 workers for up to $ 10 million .
The average loan is $ 113,705 , according to the Small Business Administration , USA TODAY reported .
The passed the House previously passed the legislation on a 417-1 vote May 28 .
( RELATED : McConnell Pledges To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thursday ) Democrats tried to pass the legislation earlier Wednesday ; however , Republican Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson objected .
( RELATED : Sen. Rubio Urges Trump Administration To Protect Worker Interests With Paycheck Protection Program ) “ I ’ m glad our Republican friends have relented and passed the bill here as we are about to close session for this week .
It passed the House .
We Democrats have been pushing to get it done for the last three days , ” Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer said after it passed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earlier Wednesday that “ Today we ’ re passing another piece of legislation that makes a few targeted changes to the program… , ” he said on the Senate floor .
“ I ’ m proud the Senate is sending it on to the president ’ s desk to become law.
” The legislation will now head to President Donald Trump ’ s desk for a signature .

The Senate passed legislation Wednesday night to create changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which provides help for small businesses struggling during the coronavirus pandemic.
The PPP was a part of the CARES Act, which provided more than $2 trillion in relief for workers, hospitals and those in need across the country. The bill passed by unanimous consent. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act gives small businesses flexibility to use loans for coronavirus.
Instead of the 75% of the loan small business would have to use on payroll, they are now only have to use 60% on payroll under the new legislation, and the bill alos allows companies to defer payroll taxes if they also get loan forgiveness, accoridng to NBC News.
The $660 billion PPP gives forgivable loans to businesses employing up to 500 workers for up to $10 million. The average loan is $113,705, according to the Small Business Administration, USA TODAY reported.
The passed the House previously passed the legislation on a 417-1 vote May 28. (RELATED: McConnell Pledges To Add Funding To Coronavirus Paycheck Fund On Thursday)
Democrats tried to pass the legislation earlier Wednesday; however, Republican Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson objected. (RELATED: Sen. Rubio Urges Trump Administration To Protect Worker Interests With Paycheck Protection Program)
“I’m glad our Republican friends have relented and passed the bill here as we are about to close session for this week. It passed the House. We Democrats have been pushing to get it done for the last three days,” Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer said after it passed.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said earlier Wednesday that “Today we’re passing another piece of legislation that makes a few targeted changes to the program…,” he said on the Senate floor. “I’m proud the Senate is sending it on to the president’s desk to become law.”
The legislation will now head to President Donald Trump’s desk for a signature.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-04--Disney Donates $2 Million To NAACP Following George Floyd’s Death

The Walt Disney Company said it plans to donate $ 5 million to non-profit organizations that “ advance social justice , ” with $ 2 million of that going to the NAACP following George Floyd ’ s death .
Disney announced the plans in a tweet Wednesday that read , “ The Walt Disney Company has pledged $ 5 million to support nonprofit organizations that advance social justice , beginning with a $ 2 million donation to the NAACP.
” ( RELATED : Minneapolis 3rd Police Precinct On Fire After Officers Evacuate Building Amid George Floyd Riots ) “ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nation to once again confront the long history of injustice that black people in America have suffered , and it is critical that we stand together , speak out and do everything in our power to ensure that acts of racism and violence are never tolerated , ” CEO Bob Chapek shared in a statement on the company ’ s website .
( RELATED : Pearl Jam Postpones North American Tour Over Growing Coronavirus Concerns ) “ This $ 5 million pledge will continue to support the efforts of nonprofit organizations such as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure equality and justice , ” he added .
The company explained the goal is to “ to further their longstanding work promoting social justice by eliminating disparities and racial discrimination through their advocacy and education programs.
” The announcement went on to share that in addition to the donation , “ employees are able to increase their impact in their communities by donating to eligible organizations , with the Company matching those gifts.
” The statement comes following protests and riots across the country in response to Floyd ’ s death , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ custody .

The Walt Disney Company said it plans to donate $5 million to non-profit organizations that “advance social justice,” with $2 million of that going to the NAACP following George Floyd’s death.
Disney announced the plans in a tweet Wednesday that read, “The Walt Disney Company has pledged $5 million to support nonprofit organizations that advance social justice, beginning with a $2 million donation to the NAACP.” (RELATED: Minneapolis 3rd Police Precinct On Fire After Officers Evacuate Building Amid George Floyd Riots)
The Walt Disney Company has pledged $5 million to support nonprofit organizations that advance social justice, beginning with a $2 million donation to the NAACP: https://t.co/Heo5DKaiuf pic.twitter.com/FpSECsstXS — Walt Disney Company (@WaltDisneyCo) June 3, 2020
“The killing of George Floyd has forced our nation to once again confront the long history of injustice that black people in America have suffered, and it is critical that we stand together, speak out and do everything in our power to ensure that acts of racism and violence are never tolerated,” CEO Bob Chapek shared in a statement on the company’s website. (RELATED: Pearl Jam Postpones North American Tour Over Growing Coronavirus Concerns)
“This $5 million pledge will continue to support the efforts of nonprofit organizations such as the NAACP that have worked tirelessly to ensure equality and justice,” he added.
The company explained the goal is to “to further their longstanding work promoting social justice by eliminating disparities and racial discrimination through their advocacy and education programs.”
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The announcement went on to share that in addition to the donation, “employees are able to increase their impact in their communities by donating to eligible organizations, with the Company matching those gifts.”
The statement comes following protests and riots across the country in response to Floyd’s death, a man who died while in police custody.


thedailycaller--2020-06-04--Cara Delevingne Identifies Herself As ‘Pansexual’ Following Split From Ashley Benson

Cara Delevingne said she thinks she ’ ll always identify herself as “ pansexual ” in new interview following breakup from Ashley Benson .
“ The thing is with me , I change a lot , ” the 27-year-old actress/supermodel shared with Variety magazine in a piece published Wednesday .
“ I feel different all the time .
Some days , I feel more womanly .
Some days , I feel more like a man.
” ( RELATED : Check Out The Hottest Looks From The 60th Grammy Awards [ SLIDESHOW ] ) “ I always will remain , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , while describing the term that means to be attracted to all genders , per the outlet .
( RELATED : 15 Things You Didn ’ t Know About Kate Upton [ SLIDESHOW ] ) Delevingne continued , while explaining that “ however one defines themselves , whether it ’ s ‘ they ’ or ‘ he ’ or ‘ she , ’ I fall in love with the person — and that ’ s that .
I ’ m attracted to the person.
” At one point in the piece , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with now-disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein in the early days of her career when he told her she couldn ’ t be an actress and “ be with a woman.
” “ Harvey [ Weinstein ] was one of the people that told me I couldn ’ t be with a woman and also be an actress , ” the “ Suicide Squad ” star explained .
“ I had to have a beard.
” As previously reported , Delevingne made headlines earlier this month when reports surfaced she and actress Ashley Benson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The “ Carnival Row ” star declined to talk about the breakup for the piece but did say that the “ public thing ” in relationships can really ruin “ a lot of things.
” “ I ’ ve always felt bad for anyone I ’ ve ever been in a relationship with , ” Delevingne said .
“ It ’ s very hard to maintain the normality in it .
I think it ’ s why I tend to keep my private life a lot more private now , because that public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things .
”

Cara Delevingne said she thinks she’ll always identify herself as “pansexual” in new interview following breakup from Ashley Benson.
“The thing is with me, I change a lot,” the 27-year-old actress/supermodel shared with Variety magazine in a piece published Wednesday. “I feel different all the time. Some days, I feel more womanly. Some days, I feel more like a man.” (RELATED: Check Out The Hottest Looks From The 60th Grammy Awards [SLIDESHOW])
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Variety (@variety) on Jun 3, 2020 at 7:01am PDT
“I always will remain, I think, pansexual,” she added, while describing the term that means to be attracted to all genders, per the outlet. (RELATED: 15 Things You Didn’t Know About Kate Upton [SLIDESHOW])
Delevingne continued, while explaining that “however one defines themselves, whether it’s ‘they’ or ‘he’ or ‘she,’ I fall in love with the person — and that’s that. I’m attracted to the person.”
At one point in the piece, she even talked about a run-in she had with now-disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein in the early days of her career when he told her she couldn’t be an actress and “be with a woman.”
“Harvey [Weinstein] was one of the people that told me I couldn’t be with a woman and also be an actress,” the “Suicide Squad” star explained. “I had to have a beard.”
As previously reported, Delevingne made headlines earlier this month when reports surfaced she and actress Ashley Benson had split after two years together.
The “Carnival Row” star declined to talk about the breakup for the piece but did say that the “public thing” in relationships can really ruin “a lot of things.”
“I’ve always felt bad for anyone I’ve ever been in a relationship with,” Delevingne said. “It’s very hard to maintain the normality in it. I think it’s why I tend to keep my private life a lot more private now, because that public thing can actually ruin a lot of things.”


thedailycaller--2020-06-04--National Governments And WHO Relied On Suspect Data From Small US Company To Determine COVID-19 Poli

National Governments And WHO Relied On Suspect Data From Small US Company To Determine COVID-19 Policies

The World Health Organization ( WHO ) , along with several countries , reportedly relied on dubious findings from a very small U.S. company for the basis of their decision making around COVID-19 .
Data from the U.S.-based company Surgisphere provided the basis for a number of scientific articles on COVID-19 , which were also co-authored by its chief executive , which led to changes in multiple countries ’ policies for COVID-19 and their treatments , according to the Guardian .
It was also behind WHO ’ s decision to halt their clinical trials of the heavily debated drug , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lancet and the New England Journal of Medicine , published scientific research based on Surgisphere data and methodology , according to The Guardian .
Both jounrals decided to release an “ expression of concern ” about their studies this week .
( RELATED : Questions Emerge Over Studies Purporting Dangerous Effects Of Hydroxychloroquine And Another Class Of Medications On COVID-19 Patients ) The United Kingdom , France , Italy and Belgium decided to halt trials on hydroxychloroquine following the WHO ’ s decision , according to Reuters .
Furthermore , France banned the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had previously been allowed to be used in specific situations involving COVID-19 infected patients .
Several Latin American countries also changed their policies based on studies that relied on this data , according to The Guardian .
Surgisphere currently only has five employees , according to the company ’ s LinkedIn , including a science editor who is believed to be a science-fiction author and a fantasy artist , as well as a marketing executive who is an adult model and events hostess , the Guardian reported .
The company ’ s chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ named in three medical malpractice suits unrelated to the Surgisphere database , according to The Guardian ’ s investigation , which Desai described to Science Daily as “ unfounded.
” In 2008 , he also launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign a for a wearable “ next generation human augmentation device that can help you achieve what you never thought was possible , ” which never came to fruition , according to The Guardian .

The World Health Organization (WHO), along with several countries, reportedly relied on dubious findings from a very small U.S. company for the basis of their decision making around COVID-19.
Data from the U.S.-based company Surgisphere provided the basis for a number of scientific articles on COVID-19, which were also co-authored by its chief executive, that led to changes in multiple countries’ policies for COVID-19 and their treatments, according to the Guardian. It was also behind WHO’s decision to halt their clinical trials of the heavily debated drug, hydroxychloroquine.
Last week the #COVID19 Solidarity Trial Executive Group implemented a temporary pause of the hydroxychloroquine arm of the trial, because of concerns about the safety of the drug. This decision was taken as a precaution while the safety data were reviewed.https://t.co/3mGO6fT41d — Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) June 3, 2020
Two medical journals, The Lancet and the New England Journal of Medicine, published scientific research based on Surgisphere data and methodology, according to The Guardian. Both jounrals decided to release an “expression of concern” about their studies this week. (RELATED: Questions Emerge Over Studies Purporting Dangerous Effects Of Hydroxychloroquine And Another Class Of Medications On COVID-19 Patients)
The United Kingdom, France, Italy and Belgium decided to halt trials on hydroxychloroquine following the WHO’s decision, according to Reuters. Furthermore, France banned the usage of hydroxychloroquine by physicians, which had previously been allowed to be used in specific situations involving COVID-19 infected patients. Several Latin American countries also changed their policies based on studies that relied on this data, according to The Guardian.
Surgisphere currently only has five employees, according to the company’s LinkedIn, including a science editor who is believed to be a science-fiction author and a fantasy artist, as well as a marketing executive who is an adult model and events hostess, the Guardian reported.
The company’s chief executive, Sapan Desai, has been named in three medical malpractice suits unrelated to the Surgisphere database, according to The Guardian’s investigation, which Desai described to Science Daily as “unfounded.” In 2008, he also launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for a wearable “next generation human augmentation device that can help you achieve what you never thought was possible,” which never came to fruition, according to The Guardian.


thedailycaller--2020-06-03--‘No Thanks To You’: Greg Gutfeld Invokes David Dorn Killing To Blast Chris Cuomo’s Defense Of Non-Pe

‘No Thanks To You’: Greg Gutfeld Invokes David Dorn Killing To Blast Chris Cuomo’s Defense Of Non-Peaceful Protests

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld blasted CNN host Chris Cuomo ’ s comments about non-peaceful protests by referring to the death of David Dorn .
Dorn , a 77-year-old retired St. Louis , Missouri police captain , was shot dead Tuesday night outside of a pawn shop he was defending from looters .
Cuomo on Tuesday wondered on-air whether “ protests are supposed to be polite and peaceful.
” During a Wednesday monologue on “ The Five , ” Gutfeld referred to Cuomo ’ s comments as an example of what ’ s gone wrong with media coverage of riots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Black lives matter , but not to looters , rioters and agitators , ” Gutfeld said before playing a clip of Dorn ’ s family .
“ Shall we blame this on systemic racism ?
Who shot him ?
Who knows ?
A stranger ?
Maybe Seth Roger or Patton Oswalt already bailed him out.
” “ The fact is , fealty to the mob begets only more of the mob , ” the Fox News host continued .
“ Redefining blood lust as justified leads to death .
And not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a country ’ s , too .
Yesterday was blackout Tuesday when virtue-signallers set their instagrams to all black to support the protests .
What an analogy for the media .
The media blacks out the violence to hide their culpability , which protects incompetent leaders and criminals and an army of cowardly journalists .
Their job ?
Keep the chaos on endless repeat.
” ( RELATED : Brit Hume Condemns ‘ Black Grievance Politics ’ : No Country Has ‘ Ever Tried Harder To Right The Racial Wrongs ’ ) After playing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Gutfeld said , “ No thanks to you .
As cities are ravaged , he says protests don ’ t have to be peaceful .
Chris , I invite you to meet me in my neighborhood to see what outrage created .
The ravaged stores , the dead-eyed looks from people trying to salvage what is left of their lives .
If only they could work in media and see the silver lining in their ruin .
This is not a tranquil time .
Thanks for the honesty , Chris .
”

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld blasted CNN host Chris Cuomo’s comments about non-peaceful protests by referring to the death of David Dorn.
Dorn, a 77-year-old retired St. Louis, Missouri police captain, was shot dead Tuesday night outside of a pawn shop he was defending from looters.
Cuomo on Tuesday wondered on-air whether “protests are supposed to be polite and peaceful.”
CNN’s Chris Cuomo: “Please, show me where it says protesters are supposed to be polite and peaceful.” As riots and looting have broken out in cities across the country, this is the message the brother of New York governor Andrew Cuomo shares at the top of his show. pic.twitter.com/ZZ47zpyVlx — Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) June 3, 2020
During a Wednesday monologue on “The Five,” Gutfeld referred to Cuomo’s comments as an example of what’s gone wrong with media coverage of riots sparked by the death of George Floyd.
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“Black lives matter, but not to looters, rioters and agitators,” Gutfeld said before playing a clip of Dorn’s family. “Shall we blame this on systemic racism? Who shot him? Who knows? A stranger? Maybe Seth Roger or Patton Oswalt already bailed him out.”
“The fact is, fealty to the mob begets only more of the mob,” the Fox News host continued. “Redefining blood lust as justified leads to death. And not just Mr. Dorn’s, but a country’s, too. Yesterday was blackout Tuesday when virtue-signallers set their instagrams to all black to support the protests. What an analogy for the media. The media blacks out the violence to hide their culpability, which protects incompetent leaders and criminals and an army of cowardly journalists. Their job? Keep the chaos on endless repeat.” (RELATED: Brit Hume Condemns ‘Black Grievance Politics’: No Country Has ‘Ever Tried Harder To Right The Racial Wrongs’)
After playing the clip of Cuomo’s remarks, Gutfeld said, “No thanks to you. As cities are ravaged, he says protests don’t have to be peaceful. Chris, I invite you to meet me in my neighborhood to see what outrage created. The ravaged stores, the dead-eyed looks from people trying to salvage what is left of their lives. If only they could work in media and see the silver lining in their ruin. This is not a tranquil time. Thanks for the honesty, Chris.”


thedailycaller--2020-06-03--James Mattis Denounces Trump’s ‘Path’ — Former Defense Sec. ‘Angry And Appalled’ By Response To Prot

James Mattis Denounces Trump’s ‘Path’ — Former Defense Sec. ‘Angry And Appalled’ By Response To Protests

Trump ’ s former defense secretary told The Atlantic that the president ’ s decision to deploy thousands of National Guard troops throughout the streets of Washington , D.C. , the administration ’ s tactics in dispersing George Floyd protesters gathered near the White House and Trump ’ s promise to mobilize military units if governors don ’ t mobilize the National Guard all “ make a mockery of our Constitution.
” ( RELATED : Defense Secretary Says Trump Is Wrong — ‘ I Do Not Support ’ Mobilizing Military To Police Floyd Protests , Riots ) “ I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , angry and appalled , ” Mattis ’ statement opened before criticizing Trump and Attorney General Bill Barr ’ s use of the term “ battle space ” while referring to American cities .
Mattis directly accused Trump of being the first president in his lifetime who “ does not even pretend to try ” to unite the country .
“ Instead he tries to divide us , ” he wrote .
“ We are witnessing the consequences of three years of this deliberate effort .
We are witnessing the consequences of three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unite without him , drawing on the strengths inherent in our civil society .
This will not be easy , as the past few days have shown , but we owe it to our fellow citizens ; to past generations that bled to defend our promise ; and to our children.
” In closing , he claimed that “ only by adopting a new path — which means , in truth , returning to the original path of our founding ideals — will we again be a country admired and respected at home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two years in the Trump administration .
He was replaced by Mark Esper at the Pentagon in July of 2019 .
You can read his entire statement here .

Gen. James Mattis denounced President Donald Trump’s response to the George Floyd protests Wednesday.
Trump’s former defense secretary told The Atlantic that the president’s decision to deploy thousands of National Guard troops throughout the streets of Washington, D.C., the administration’s tactics in dispersing George Floyd protesters gathered near the White House and Trump’s promise to mobilize military units if governors don’t mobilize the National Guard all “make a mockery of our Constitution.” (RELATED: Defense Secretary Says Trump Is Wrong — ‘I Do Not Support’ Mobilizing Military To Police Floyd Protests, Riots)
“I have watched this week’s unfolding events, angry and appalled,” Mattis’ statement opened before criticizing Trump and Attorney General Bill Barr’s use of the term “battle space” while referring to American cities.
Mattis directly accused Trump of being the first president in his lifetime who “does not even pretend to try” to unite the country.
“Instead he tries to divide us,” he wrote. “We are witnessing the consequences of three years of this deliberate effort. We are witnessing the consequences of three years without mature leadership. We can unite without him, drawing on the strengths inherent in our civil society. This will not be easy, as the past few days have shown, but we owe it to our fellow citizens; to past generations that bled to defend our promise; and to our children.”
In closing, he claimed that “only by adopting a new path — which means, in truth, returning to the original path of our founding ideals — will we again be a country admired and respected at home and abroad.”
Mattis resigned after serving two years in the Trump administration. He was replaced by Mark Esper at the Pentagon in July of 2019.
You can read his entire statement here.


thedailycaller--2020-06-03--Obama Townhall Viewership Surpasses Trump’s Newsmax Interview

President Barack Obama ’ s townhall Wdnesday on police reform drew hundreds of thousands of concurrent viewers on YouTube , while President Donald Trump ’ s interview on Newsmax — happening at the same time — didn ’ t even break one thousand .
Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer interviewed Trump for Newsmax regarding the state of the country amid widespread protests over the death of George Floyd .
Obama addressed the same topic in a townhall put on by the Obama Foundation .
Screenshots taken at 6:18pm EST , while both events were going on simultaneously , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under 180,000 viewers , and Trump had just 518 .
The presidential interviews came as waves of unrest have continued to crash against the nation following the death of George Floyd in Minnesota .
( RELATED : Philadelphia Inquirer Apologizes For Telling Protestors ‘ Buildings Matter , Too ’ ) Trump addressed the nation Monday evening , telling Americans he was a “ law and order president.
” Violent protests and looting have surged across the country , with Washington , D.C. and New York City being among the worst hit .
Hundreds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , where the protests began .
Obama ’ s townhall emphasized the need for police reforms , while Trump ’ s message during the riots has been to crack down on demonstrators .
Trump has floated the idea of invoking the Insurrection Act to deploy the U.S. military , but Defense Secretary Mark Esper has already pushed back on the idea .
“ The option to use active duty forces in a law enforcement role should only be used as a matter of last resort , and only in the most urgent and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reporters during a press conference Wednesday .
“ We are not in one of those situations now .
I do not support invoking the Insurrection Act.
” Trump had already deployed military assets to Washington , D.C. as it is not a state , but those forces are reportedly returning to their bases .

President Barack Obama’s townhall Wednesday on police reform drew hundreds of thousands of concurrent viewers on YouTube, while President Donald Trump’s interview on Newsmax, which overlapped with Obama’s event, didn’t even break one thousand.
Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer interviewed Trump for Newsmax regarding the state of the country amid widespread protests over the death of George Floyd. Obama addressed the same topic in a townhall put on by the Obama Foundation. Screenshots taken at 6:18pm EST, while both events were going on simultaneously, show Obama was pulling in just under 180,000 viewers, and Trump had just 518.
The presidential interviews came as waves of unrest have continued to crash against the nation following the death of George Floyd in Minnesota. (RELATED: Philadelphia Inquirer Apologizes For Telling Protestors ‘Buildings Matter, Too’)
Trump addressed the nation Monday evening, telling Americans he is a “law and order president.” Violent protests and looting have surged across the country, with Washington, D.C. and New York City being among the worst hit.
Hundreds of buildings were also destroyed in Minneapolis, where the protests began.
Obama’s townhall emphasized the need for police reforms, while Trump’s message during the riots has been to crack down on demonstrators.
Trump has floated the idea of invoking the Insurrection Act to deploy the U.S. military, but Defense Secretary Mark Esper has already pushed back on the idea.
“The option to use active duty forces in a law enforcement role should only be used as a matter of last resort, and only in the most urgent and dire of situations,” Esper told reporters during a press conference Wednesday. “We are not in one of those situations now. I do not support invoking the Insurrection Act.”
Trump had already deployed military assets to Washington, D.C. as it is not a state, but those forces are reportedly returning to their bases.


thedailycaller--2020-06-03--George Floyd’s Texas Hometown Full Of Peaceful Demonstrations With Less Violence Than Other Cities

In George Floyd ’ s hometown of Houston , Texas , tens of thousands of people have shown up to protest his death but the city has seen fewer instances of violence than other protest sites .
Floyd spent most of his life in Houston ’ s Third Ward , the fourth-largest and most diverse city in America .
Protesters gathered in downtown Houston on Tuesday afternoon holding signs protesting Floyd ’ s death and called attention to police brutality , The Wall Street Journal reported .
They were joined by state and local politicians including at least five members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officials .
Protestors and leaders are aiming to make the best of the current situation by uniting through it , and Houston is reporting less instances of violent acts .
According to the WSJ , there have been smashed windows but no building fires and a heavy law enforcement presence but no enforced curfew .
“ Things were relatively peaceful—with an asterisk , ” Durrel Douglas , the executive director of the organizing group Houston Justice , told the WSJ .
The asterisk covering individuals around Douglas who were arrested for nonviolent offenses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officer on horseback ran over a protester , which Mayor Sylvester Turner quickly issued a public apology for .
On Tuesday , 16 members of Floyd ’ s family showed up with thousands of other protesters at a march downtown , The WSJ reported .
Some of Floyd ’ s family members thanked the community for its support and asked protesters to remain peaceful in his memory .
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo was seen walking alongside protesters after being one of the first members of law enforcement to speak out on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Attorneys Accused Of Firebombing New York Police Vehicle Donated To Bernie Sanders , FEC Records Show ) It is too early to evaluate how the Houston department handled the protests , Acevedo told the WSJ .
The police chief said that though the police force “ had its problems , ” officers “ have had the courage so far , thank God , not to overreact.
” “ We ’ ve been able to actually cry with people , openly cry when we ’ re marching .
I want to send a message @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be my truth : that the very vast majority of the people marching are in support of good policing and in condemnation of bad policing , ” Acevedo told the paper .
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In George Floyd’s hometown of Houston, Texas, tens of thousands of people have shown up to protest his death but the city has seen fewer instances of violence than other protest sites.
Floyd spent most of his life in Houston’s Third Ward, the fourth-largest and most diverse city in America.
Protesters gathered in downtown Houston on Tuesday afternoon holding signs protesting Floyd’s death and called attention to police brutality, The Wall Street Journal reported. They were joined by state and local politicians including at least five members of Congress, Mayors and law enforcement officials.
Protestors and leaders are aiming to make the best of the current situation by uniting through it, and Houston is reporting less instances of violent acts. According to the WSJ, there have been smashed windows but no building fires and a heavy law enforcement presence but no enforced curfew.
Chief @ArtAcevedo and other officers kneel with our community for 30 seconds of silence for #GeorgeFloyd. #RelationalPolicing pic.twitter.com/ZK1sXeicn0 — Houston Police (@houstonpolice) June 2, 2020
“Things were relatively peaceful—with an asterisk,” Durrel Douglas, the executive director of the organizing group Houston Justice, told the WSJ. The asterisk covering individuals around Douglas who were arrested for nonviolent offenses, and an instance where a police officer on horseback ran over a protester, which Mayor Sylvester Turner quickly issued a public apology for.
On Tuesday, 16 members of Floyd’s family showed up with thousands of other protesters at a march downtown, The WSJ reported. Some of Floyd’s family members thanked the community for its support and asked protesters to remain peaceful in his memory.
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo was seen walking alongside protesters after being one of the first members of law enforcement to speak out on the death of Floyd. (RELATED: Attorneys Accused Of Firebombing New York Police Vehicle Donated To Bernie Sanders, FEC Records Show)
It is too early to evaluate how the Houston department handled the protests, Acevedo told the WSJ. The police chief said that though the police force “had its problems,” officers “have had the courage so far, thank God, not to overreact.”
“We’ve been able to actually cry with people, openly cry when we’re marching. I want to send a message to my officers, what I know to be my truth: that the very vast majority of the people marching are in support of good policing and in condemnation of bad policing,” Acevedo told the paper.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-03--REPORT: Steven Avery Gets Coronavirus In Prison

According to a Wednesday report from TMZ , Avery ’ s former attorney Jerome Buting says the man profiled in “ Making a Murderer ” on Netflix has contracted the virus .
( REVIEW : ‘ Westworld ’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters ) Buting said that Avery “ is in good spirits ” while quarantining in prison .
He is currently serving a life term after being convicted of murdering Teresa Halbach in 2005 .
You just hate to see it !
You just hate to see something like this happen to a guy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world so unfair ?
You know something is off when a guy as nice and kind as Steven Avery ends up getting coronavirus .
I guess this universe just has no fairness .
Are you all picking up my sarcasm ?
You should be because I ’ m pouring it on pretty thick right now .
In all honesty , you can have whatever thoughts you want about “ Making a Murderer.
” I saw the series , enjoyed it , debated it a bunch with friends and family and there ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you ’ re out of your mind if you think I ’ m going to shed tears for the likes of Steven Avery .
That ’ s just not going to happen .
Hopefully , he doesn ’ t spread it to the rest of the prison , which doesn ’ t sound like a concern .
Let us know in the comments what you thought about the series and this development with Avery ’ s health !

Steven Avery reportedly has coronavirus.
According to a Wednesday report from TMZ, Avery’s former attorney Jerome Buting says the man profiled in “Making a Murderer” on Netflix has contracted the virus. (REVIEW: ‘Westworld’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters)
Buting said that Avery “is in good spirits” while quarantining in prison. He is currently serving a life term after being convicted of murdering Teresa Halbach in 2005.
You just hate to see it! You just hate to see something like this happen to a guy like Steven Avery. Why is the world so unfair?
You know something is off when a guy as nice and kind as Steven Avery ends up getting coronavirus. I guess this universe just has no fairness.
Are you all picking up my sarcasm? You should be because I’m pouring it on pretty thick right now. In all honesty, you can have whatever thoughts you want about “Making a Murderer.”
I saw the series, enjoyed it, debated it a bunch with friends and family and there’s certainly some interesting questions raised.
However, you’re out of your mind if you think I’m going to shed tears for the likes of Steven Avery. That’s just not going to happen.
Hopefully, he doesn’t spread it to the rest of the prison, which doesn’t sound like a concern.
Let us know in the comments what you thought about the series and this development with Avery’s health!


thedailycaller--2020-06-03--The Left Exploits The Trauma Of Racism

The Left Exploits The Trauma Of Racism

Over the past several days , Americans have watched in horror as the cities of the country have turned to war zones .
Monuments have been defaced , buildings have been reduced to ash , and private businesses have been pillaged by those ostensibly demanding some kind of advancement in “ justice.
” Yet these riots — sparked by the horrific killing of George Floyd while being detained by police — came despite a nationwide outpouring of sympathy and indignation over the case .
They began despite the fact President Donald Trump and political leaders of both major parties called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rage persists despite local and federal government having taken steps to turn the wheels of justice and despite round condemnation from law enforcement officers of the actions of Derek Chauvin .
These were not enough , and “ justice ” has been wrongly sought through indiscriminate injustice against many .
What is going on here ?
Why can ’ t we come together and seek justice as one nation ?
As a therapist , I can tell you the answer is simple : collective trauma manipulated for political gain .
I have seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scale over and over again .
Numbed-out clients suddenly explode when a memory is triggered or when they find themselves in a situation that feels eerily similar to a traumatic situation they have been through before .
Many lash out with anger toward others — especially others who are part of the same group as their aggressor or aggressors .
When this happens to clients , I help them process their pain .
There are several different clinical techniques I use in such a situation , but it ultimately boils down to us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to experience healing through catharsis .
Similarly , by now , you have probably heard that protesting is a healing process for many in the African-American community because they are able to speak up about their pain .
This is absolutely true .
( RELATED : ‘ 1619 Project ’ Author Defends Looting As A ‘ Symbolic Taking ’ ) Another important part of healing the emotional wounds of trauma is reestablishing appropriate trust in others , however .
Trauma survivors ( often unconsciously ) view members of certain groups to be dangerous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve been through .
I have encountered traumatized clients who don ’ t believe that I or other caring people in their lives actually want to help them .
For example , a client who was raped by a male relative may not trust any men .
Several clients I have worked with don ’ t trust others of certain ethnic groups based on past experiences of racism ( this goes for both people of color and caucasians , by the way ) .
This loss of trust based on past trauma is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ generalized fear in the best interest of the trauma survivor ?
For example , the female rape victim mentioned above may refuse emotional support from a man who has shown that he genuinely cares about her .
An acutely ill client may refuse necessary medical treatment from someone of a racial group that triggers him or her .
This coping strategy further alienates a trauma survivor from support — sadly , often compounding his or her traumatic experiences .
It also often keeps a person in a constant state of “ fight-or-flight , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the nervous system .
But the typical scheming politician , opportunistic political movement or Molotov-wielding anarchist doesn ’ t actually care about healing trauma reactions .
In fact , it is politically advantageous for them to stoke the anger and exploit the fear that stems from trauma to exacerbate distrust and widen the chasm between Americans .
Keep members of what you consider to be your base scared .
Keep them angry .
Shut down any conversation political opponents attempt to have with members of your base , and tell your base @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t actually care about them .
Highlight any negative behaviors from members of the other group and ignore or downplay any positive behaviors .
Overgeneralize by implying ( or outright saying ) that all cops are racist and anyone who questions the tactics of rioting or looting does not care about the trauma the African-American community has been through .
( Never mind that rioting and looting disproportionately harms the African-American community — but that ’ s another matter . )
( RELATED : The Violent End Of Law And Order ) Simply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of trauma never heal .
The president and people across the conservative spectrum have called out for justice in the Floyd case .
But that doesn ’ t matter to the manipulators .
What matters is the effigy that they ’ ve created in order to drive people into a destructive frenzy to advance their narrative and agenda .
We can not hide from the history that created this trauma .
And we can not act like the wounds of the past have fully healed with time .
They clearly have not , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rip them back open .
We must as a republic , as a culture , come together and actively ask how we can stitch the wounds of past injustices , not with the broken tools of cultural Marxism , but with a purpose driven by our founding promise that “ all men are created equal.
” But until we as one people reject the manipulation of those who would keep the wounds open , we can not even hope to begin .
Virginia Madden is a mental health counselor who has served members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ D.C. , and in Norfolk , Virginia , areas .
She works as a therapist in suburban Maryland .
Follow her @ vadmadden on Twitter .
The views and opinions expressed in this commentary are those of the author and do not reflect the official position of the Daily Caller News Foundation .
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Over the past several days, Americans have watched in horror as the cities of the country have turned to war zones.
Monuments have been defaced, buildings have been reduced to ash, and private businesses have been pillaged by those ostensibly demanding some kind of advancement in “justice.” Yet these riots — sparked by the horrific killing of George Floyd while being detained by police — came despite a nationwide outpouring of sympathy and indignation over the case. They began despite the fact President Donald Trump and political leaders of both major parties called for justice in the case.
The rage persists despite local and federal government having taken steps to turn the wheels of justice and despite round condemnation from law enforcement officers of the actions of Derek Chauvin. These were not enough, and “justice” has been wrongly sought through indiscriminate injustice against many. What is going on here? Why can’t we come together and seek justice as one nation?
As a therapist, I can tell you the answer is simple: collective trauma manipulated for political gain.
I have seen similar situations play out on an individual scale over and over again. Numbed-out clients suddenly explode when a memory is triggered or when they find themselves in a situation that feels eerily similar to a traumatic situation they have been through before. Many lash out with anger toward others — especially others who are part of the same group as their aggressor or aggressors.
When this happens to clients, I help them process their pain. There are several different clinical techniques I use in such a situation, but it ultimately boils down to us “talking about it.” Clients begin to experience healing through catharsis. Similarly, by now, you have probably heard that protesting is a healing process for many in the African-American community because they are able to speak up about their pain. This is absolutely true. (RELATED: ‘1619 Project’ Author Defends Looting As A ‘Symbolic Taking’)
Another important part of healing the emotional wounds of trauma is reestablishing appropriate trust in others, however. Trauma survivors (often unconsciously) view members of certain groups to be dangerous as a result of what they’ve been through. I have encountered traumatized clients who don’t believe that I or other caring people in their lives actually want to help them. For example, a client who was raped by a male relative may not trust any men. Several clients I have worked with don’t trust others of certain ethnic groups based on past experiences of racism (this goes for both people of color and caucasians, by the way).
This loss of trust based on past trauma is completely understandable, but is maintaining this generalized fear in the best interest of the trauma survivor? For example, the female rape victim mentioned above may refuse emotional support from a man who has shown that he genuinely cares about her. An acutely ill client may refuse necessary medical treatment from someone of a racial group that triggers him or her.
This coping strategy further alienates a trauma survivor from support — sadly, often compounding his or her traumatic experiences. It also often keeps a person in a constant state of “fight-or-flight,” which is exhausting and very damaging to the nervous system.
But the typical scheming politician, opportunistic political movement or Molotov-wielding anarchist doesn’t actually care about healing trauma reactions. In fact, it is politically advantageous for them to stoke the anger and exploit the fear that stems from trauma to exacerbate distrust and widen the chasm between Americans.
Keep members of what you consider to be your base scared. Keep them angry. Shut down any conversation political opponents attempt to have with members of your base, and tell your base that these “others” don’t actually care about them. Highlight any negative behaviors from members of the other group and ignore or downplay any positive behaviors. Overgeneralize by implying (or outright saying) that all cops are racist and anyone who questions the tactics of rioting or looting does not care about the trauma the African-American community has been through. (Never mind that rioting and looting disproportionately harms the African-American community — but that’s another matter.) (RELATED: The Violent End Of Law And Order)
Simply put, make sure that the wounds of trauma never heal.
The president and people across the conservative spectrum have called out for justice in the Floyd case. But that doesn’t matter to the manipulators. What matters is the effigy that they’ve created in order to drive people into a destructive frenzy to advance their narrative and agenda.
We cannot hide from the history that created this trauma. And we cannot act like the wounds of the past have fully healed with time. They clearly have not, partially because of those who continue to rip them back open. We must as a republic, as a culture, come together and actively ask how we can stitch the wounds of past injustices, not with the broken tools of cultural Marxism, but with a purpose driven by our founding promise that “all men are created equal.” But until we as one people reject the manipulation of those who would keep the wounds open, we cannot even hope to begin.
Virginia Madden is a mental health counselor who has served members of disadvantaged communities in the Washington, D.C., and in Norfolk, Virginia, areas. She works as a therapist in suburban Maryland. Follow her @vadmadden on Twitter.
The views and opinions expressed in this commentary are those of the author and do not reflect the official position of the Daily Caller News Foundation.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-03--Here’s A Closer Look At David Dorn, Retired Police Captain Killed Defending A Store From Looting In

Here’s A Closer Look At David Dorn, Retired Police Captain Killed Defending A Store From Looting In St Louis

Retired St. Louis Police Department Captain David Dorn was killed early Tuesday morning outside of a local pawn shop he was reportedly defending from suspected looters , more than 40 years after his time at the police academy , and 13 years after his retirement from the police department .
Dorn , 77 , died at 2:30 a.m. in the middle of a street after being shot in the torso by suspected rioters , according to the police incident report .
The retired captain was said to be defending Lee ’ s Pawn and Jewelry — a business that belonged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ KMOV4 reported .
“ The fact that he was protecting and serving , this is the way , I feel in my heart of hearts , that he would have liked to leave this earth , ” Dorn ’ s son , Brian Powell , told KMOV4 .
“ It was senseless , it was senseless .
Over TVs and stuff that ’ s replaceable , ” Powell said .
“ They ’ re forgetting the real message of the protest and the positiveness that ’ s supposed to come out of it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shown on a situation that really needs light to be brought to it.
” Protests against police brutality have turned violent in St. Louis and other cities across the country since the May 25 death of George Floyd , who died in police custody after a police officer knelt on his neck for more than 8 minutes , a video of the incident showed .
The officer , Derek Chauvin , faces charges of second-degree murder .
Dorn began his career in civil service when he graduated from the police academy in May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the force in 2007 after being assigned to patrol support .
Dorn ’ s wife , Ann , a sergeant in the St. Louis Police Department , also spent the better part of her career in law enforcement , according to a USA Today report .
Former St. Louis County police Chief Tim Fitch , a 30-year friend of the deceased captain , told CBS News that Dorn “ was very dedicated to youth , especially disadvantaged youth ” and that he “ wanted to be a role model ” for young people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police said looters burgled Lee ’ s shortly after the shooting , leaving the elderly , 37-year law enforcement veteran to die on 4123 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive in a pool of his own blood .
The incident was recorded on Facebook Live , according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch .
Lee ’ s was one of 70 businesses ransacked by looters Monday night and Tuesday morning , and along with Dorn , four other active St. Louis officers were struck by gunfire , USA Today reports .
Riots have sparked across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ George Floyd , an unarmed black man , that died after a Minneapolis police officer employed unconventional restraint tactics .
( RELATED : At Least Five Officers Reportedly Shot , One On Life Support As Rioters And Law Enforcement Battle Across The Country ) Dorn ’ s untimely death has attracted the attention of President Trump , who tweeted that he has the “ highest respect ” for the family of the fallen officer .
Police do not currently have any suspects in Dorn ’ s slaying , but have urged the public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10,000 reward is offered for anyone with information leading to an arrest , St. Louis authorities told the DCNF .
The St. Louis Police public information department urged the public not to donate to any GoFundMe fundraisers in Dorn ’ s name , as none of them support Dorn ’ s family .
Lee ’ s Pawn and Jewelry declined to comment on Dorn ’ s death .
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Retired St. Louis Police Department Captain David Dorn was killed early Tuesday morning outside of a local pawn shop he was reportedly defending from suspected looters, more than 40 years after his time at the police academy, and 13 years after his retirement from the police department.
Dorn, 77, died at 2:30 a.m. in the middle of a street after being shot in the torso by suspected rioters, according to the police incident report. The retired captain was said to be defending Lee’s Pawn and Jewelry — a business that belonged to an old friend of his, KMOV4 reported.
“The fact that he was protecting and serving, this is the way, I feel in my heart of hearts, that he would have liked to leave this earth,” Dorn’s son, Brian Powell, told KMOV4.
“It was senseless, it was senseless. Over TVs and stuff that’s replaceable,” Powell said. “They’re forgetting the real message of the protest and the positiveness that’s supposed to come out of it. And we get this negative light shown on a situation that really needs light to be brought to it.”
Protests against police brutality have turned violent in St. Louis and other cities across the country since the May 25 death of George Floyd, who died in police custody after a police officer knelt on his neck for more than 8 minutes, a video of the incident showed. The officer, Derek Chauvin, faces charges of second-degree murder.
Dorn began his career in civil service when he graduated from the police academy in May of 1970, and he retired from the force in 2007 after being assigned to patrol support. Dorn’s wife, Ann, a sergeant in the St. Louis Police Department, also spent the better part of her career in law enforcement, according to a USA Today report.
Former St. Louis County police Chief Tim Fitch, a 30-year friend of the deceased captain, told CBS News that Dorn “was very dedicated to youth, especially disadvantaged youth” and that he “wanted to be a role model” for young people seeking to enter the police force.
Police said looters burgled Lee’s shortly after the shooting, leaving the elderly, 37-year law enforcement veteran to die on 4123 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive in a pool of his own blood. The incident was recorded on Facebook Live, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Lee’s was one of 70 businesses ransacked by looters Monday night and Tuesday morning, and along with Dorn, four other active St. Louis officers were struck by gunfire, USA Today reports. Riots have sparked across the country, following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, that died after a Minneapolis police officer employed unconventional restraint tactics. (RELATED: At Least Five Officers Reportedly Shot, One On Life Support As Rioters And Law Enforcement Battle Across The Country)
Dorn’s untimely death has attracted the attention of President Trump, who tweeted that he has the “highest respect” for the family of the fallen officer.
Our highest respect to the family of David Dorn, a Great Police Captain from St. Louis, who was viciously shot and killed by despicable looters last night. We honor our police officers, perhaps more than ever before. Thank you! pic.twitter.com/0ouUpoJEQ4 — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 3, 2020
Police do not currently have any suspects in Dorn’s slaying, but have urged the public to contact Crime Stoppers. A $10,000 reward is offered for anyone with information leading to an arrest, St. Louis authorities told the DCNF.
The St. Louis Police public information department urged the public not to donate to any GoFundMe fundraisers in Dorn’s name, as none of them support Dorn’s family.
Lee’s Pawn and Jewelry declined to comment on Dorn’s death.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-03--Mayor Jacob Frey Highlights Police Union Hurdles In Minneapolis Police Department Probe

The state of Minnesota is investigating the Minneapolis Police Department following the death of George Floyd , Democratic Minnesota Gov .
Tim Walz announced Tuesday .
Democratic Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey endorsed the investigation and pointed out that previous probes had been “ thwarted by police union protections and laws that severely limit accountability among police departments , ” according to NBC News .
“ The Minnesota of Department of Human Rights is filing a commissioner ’ s charge of discrimination to launch a civil rights investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department , ” Walz said on Twitter .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ deep , meaningful policing reform , ” Frey said in a statement according to NBC News .
The investigation will probe the department ’ s policies and procedures to determine whether the department has engaged in discriminatory practices .
The Minnesota Department of Human Rights is launching the investigation , which Human Rights Commissioner Rebecca Lucero said will differ from past investigations of the police department because the state will work with city leaders to try and make quick changes , she said according to Star Tribune .
It is also the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ probed the largest police department in the state .
Lucero expects the city to be open with records and that they will have findings in “ several months , ” according to NBC News .
Frey said an agreement with the state could be needed for change due to police unions .
“ For years in Minneapolis , police chiefs and elected officials committed to change have been thwarted by police union protections and laws that severely limit accountability among police departments , ” Frey said according to Star Tribune .
“ Breaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ culture of policing , and addressing systemic racism will require all of us working hand in hand.
” The Minneapolis Police Federation president Lt. Bob Kroll has said he ’ s fighting to help the officers involved in Floyd ’ s death get their jobs back because they were fired without due process , according to CBS Minnesota .
Derek Chauvin , who is being charged with second-degree murder in the death of George Floyd , and three other officers who were at the scene were fired the day after Floyd died .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chauvin Elevated To 2nd-Degree Murder In George Floyd Case ) “ I ’ ve worked with the four defense attorneys that are representing each of our four terminated individuals under criminal investigation , in addition with our labor attorneys to fight for their jobs , ” Kroll said in a letter to union members that surfaced on social media according to MPR News .
The MPD , in the past , has typically conducted internal investigations and then forwarded results to a discipline panel in cases involving allegations of officer wrongdoing , MPR @ @

The state of Minnesota is investigating the Minneapolis Police Department following the death of George Floyd, Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday.
Democratic Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey endorsed the investigation and pointed out that previous probes had been “thwarted by police union protections and laws that severely limit accountability among police departments,” according to NBC News.
“The Minnesota of Department of Human Rights is filing a commissioner’s charge of discrimination to launch a civil rights investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department,” Walz said on Twitter.
Our Minnesota Department of Human Rights today filed a civil rights charge against the MPD. @mnhumanrights will investigate the department’s policies, procedures, and practices over the past 10 years to determine if they engaged in systemic discriminatory practices. — Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) June 2, 2020
My administration will use every tool at our disposal to deconstruct generations of systemic racism in Minnesota. This effort is one of many steps to come in our effort to restore trust with communities that have been unseen and unheard for far too long. — Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) June 2, 2020
The civil rights investigation will aim to enact “deep, meaningful policing reform,” Frey said in a statement according to NBC News. The investigation will probe the department’s policies and procedures to determine whether the department has engaged in discriminatory practices.
The Minnesota Department of Human Rights is launching the investigation, which Human Rights Commissioner Rebecca Lucero said will differ from past investigations of the police department because the state will work with city leaders to try and make quick changes, she said according to Star Tribune.
It is also the first time the Human Rights Department has probed the largest police department in the state.
Lucero expects the city to be open with records and that they will have findings in “several months,” according to NBC News.
Frey said an agreement with the state could be needed for change due to police unions.
“For years in Minneapolis, police chiefs and elected officials committed to change have been thwarted by police union protections and laws that severely limit accountability among police departments,” Frey said according to Star Tribune. “Breaking through those persistent barriers, shifting the culture of policing, and addressing systemic racism will require all of us working hand in hand.”
The Minneapolis Police Federation president Lt. Bob Kroll has said he’s fighting to help the officers involved in Floyd’s death get their jobs back because they were fired without due process, according to CBS Minnesota.
Derek Chauvin, who is being charged with second-degree murder in the death of George Floyd, and three other officers who were at the scene were fired the day after Floyd died. (RELATED: Charges Against Ex-Cop Derek Chauvin Elevated To 2nd-Degree Murder In George Floyd Case)
“I’ve worked with the four defense attorneys that are representing each of our four terminated individuals under criminal investigation, in addition with our labor attorneys to fight for their jobs,” Kroll said in a letter to union members that surfaced on social media according to MPR News.
The MPD, in the past, has typically conducted internal investigations and then forwarded results to a discipline panel in cases involving allegations of officer wrongdoing, MPR reported.


thedailycaller--2020-06-03--FACT CHECK: Were 2 Hospitals Set On Fire During George Floyd Protests In Columbus, Ohio?

An image shared on Facebook purportedly shows Grant Medical Center and Nationwide Children ’ s Hospital in Columbus , Ohio , set on fire during recent protests .
There hasn ’ t been a fire at either hospital since the protests in Columbus began .
Protests and riots have occurred in cities across the country following the death of George Floyd , a black man who died in Minneapolis police custody after an officer knelt on his neck for over eight minutes , according to video of the incident .
There have been a number of demonstrations in Columbus , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ image shows a screen grab of another Facebook post featuring two smoke-filled photos taken in Columbus .
The caption , seemingly referencing OhioHealth Grant Medical Center and Nationwide Children ’ s Hospital , reads , “ If you believe that the ‘ protests ’ are still ok , you ’ re out of your mind !
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Setting a Children ’ s hospital and Grant on fire is beyond protesting.
” Contrary to the post ’ s claims , neither hospital has caught fire during recent protests in Columbus .
Spokespeople for OhioHealth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Medical Center , and Nationwide Children ’ s Hospital confirmed as much in emails to the Daily Caller .
“ I verified with both our facilities and security teams , ” Katie Logan , an OhioHealth spokesperson , said in an email .
“ We have not had any fires at OhioHealth Grant Medical Center in the last 30 days.
” “ The fire was not on our property , ” Katelyn Hanzel , a senior media relations specialist at Nationwide Children ’ s Hospital , confirmed .
( RELATED : Viral Image @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To COVID-19 Patient ) The fire in the photo ’ s left image appears to have occurred on May 30 near Oak and 5th streets , more than a block away from Grant Medical Center .
The roof of the Christian Spiritualist Temple on nearby 6th Street can be seen in the photo .
CBS affiliate WBNS-TV reported that witnesses told the fire investigation unit the fire “ was set by rioters.
” In the photo on the right , Nationwide Children ’ s Hospital ’ s Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the photo may actually have come from a May 31 fire that happened at an apartment building construction site , according to the Columbus Dispatch .
On May 30 , Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther signed an executive order implementing a 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew that will remain in effect until he rescinds it , according to a tweet from the city ’ s government .

An image shared on Facebook purportedly shows Grant Medical Center and Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, set on fire during recent protests.
Verdict: False
There hasn’t been a fire at either hospital since the protests in Columbus began.
Fact Check:
Protests and riots have occurred in cities across the country following the death of George Floyd, a black man who died in Minneapolis police custody after an officer knelt on his neck for over eight minutes, according to video of the incident. There have been a number of demonstrations in Columbus, according to the Columbus Dispatch.
The image shows a screen grab of another Facebook post featuring two smoke-filled photos taken in Columbus. The caption, seemingly referencing OhioHealth Grant Medical Center and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, reads, “If you believe that the ‘protests’ are still ok, you’re out of your mind!! Setting a Children’s hospital and Grant on fire is beyond protesting.”
Contrary to the post’s claims, neither hospital has caught fire during recent protests in Columbus. Spokespeople for OhioHealth, the hospital system that manages Grant Medical Center, and Nationwide Children’s Hospital confirmed as much in emails to the Daily Caller.
“I verified with both our facilities and security teams,” Katie Logan, an OhioHealth spokesperson, said in an email. “We have not had any fires at OhioHealth Grant Medical Center in the last 30 days.”
“The fire was not on our property,” Katelyn Hanzel, a senior media relations specialist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, confirmed. (RELATED: Viral Image Claims To Show Singapore Hospital Bill Sent To COVID-19 Patient)
The fire in the photo’s left image appears to have occurred on May 30 near Oak and 5th streets, more than a block away from Grant Medical Center. The roof of the Christian Spiritualist Temple on nearby 6th Street can be seen in the photo. CBS affiliate WBNS-TV reported that witnesses told the fire investigation unit the fire “was set by rioters.”
In the photo on the right, Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion is visible, but the smoke that appears in the photo may actually have come from a May 31 fire that happened at an apartment building construction site, according to the Columbus Dispatch.
On May 30, Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther signed an executive order implementing a 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew that will remain in effect until he rescinds it, according to a tweet from the city’s government.


thedailycaller--2020-06-03--‘No Confidence’: St Louis Police Union Asks Governor To Intervene After Four Officers Were Killed In

‘No Confidence’: St Louis Police Union Asks Governor To Intervene After Four Officers Were Killed In Riots

The St. Louis police officers ’ union said it “ lost trust ” in Chief John Hayden and asked Gov .
Mike Parson to intercede in the handling of violent riots following the death of George Floyd .
The St. Louis Police Officers Association asked Parson to “ put someone else in charge who has experience with tactical operations ; deploy the National Guard and Highway Patrol to help city officers ; and make sure officers have enough equipment to protect themselves , ” in a letter Tuesday , the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported .
“ We have no confidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe way for our police officers to respond to this civil disobedience going forward is for somebody else to be making command decisions , ” Jeff Roorda , the union ’ s business manager , told the Post-Dispatch .
( RELATED : Six Atlanta Police Officers Charged After Ripping College Students From A Car During A Protest ) The union requested a response from Parson within two hours .
Parson agreed with some of the union ’ s requests , but has not replied to others , according to the Post-Dispatch .
Parson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Patrol to help the city on Tuesday , and “ there ’ s more coming and we ’ re very satisfied , ” Roorda added .
Similar to other major cities across the country , protests in St. Louis have been widely peaceful during the day , with escalations happening at night .
Four police officers on Tuesday were shot and are expected to fully recover , while retired St. Louis police Cpt .
David Dorn died from gunshots inflicted by alleged looters , the Post-Dispatch reported .
Parson ordered 1,000 military troops @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stop the violence , ” the Post-Dispatch reported .
St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson declared a state of emergency and instituted a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. , which began June 2 and is in effect until further notice .
Krewson is asking citizens to protest peacefully in honor of Floyd and other African-Americans who have faced injustice , she said in a statement .
“ I am committed to listening to the ideas of those who are demonstrating for change in how our police interact with our communities , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police Department was repeatedly contacted for comment and declined .
Parson and the St. Louis Police Officers Association did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller Foundation ’ s request for comment .
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The St. Louis police officers’ union said it “lost trust” in Chief John Hayden and asked Gov. Mike Parson to intercede in the handling of violent riots following the death of George Floyd.
The St. Louis Police Officers Association asked Parson to “put someone else in charge who has experience with tactical operations; deploy the National Guard and Highway Patrol to help city officers; and make sure officers have enough equipment to protect themselves,” in a letter Tuesday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported.
“We have no confidence in this police chief and the only safe way for our police officers to respond to this civil disobedience going forward is for somebody else to be making command decisions,” Jeff Roorda, the union’s business manager, told the Post-Dispatch. (RELATED: Six Atlanta Police Officers Charged After Ripping College Students From A Car During A Protest)
The union requested a response from Parson within two hours. Parson agreed with some of the union’s requests, but has not replied to others, according to the Post-Dispatch.
Parson had sent the National Guard and Highway Patrol to help the city on Tuesday, and “there’s more coming and we’re very satisfied,” Roorda added.
Similar to other major cities across the country, protests in St. Louis have been widely peaceful during the day, with escalations happening at night. Four police officers on Tuesday were shot and are expected to fully recover, while retired St. Louis police Cpt. David Dorn died from gunshots inflicted by alleged looters, the Post-Dispatch reported.
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Parson ordered 1,000 military troops to disperse across the state to “stop the violence,” the Post-Dispatch reported.
St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson declared a state of emergency and instituted a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., which began June 2 and is in effect until further notice.
Krewson is asking citizens to protest peacefully in honor of Floyd and other African-Americans who have faced injustice, she said in a statement.
“I am committed to listening to the ideas of those who are demonstrating for change in how our police interact with our communities,” Krewson added.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department was repeatedly contacted for comment and declined. Parson and the St. Louis Police Officers Association did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller Foundation’s request for comment.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-03--‘Destruction Is Not The Answer’: Raleigh Rioters Express Regret For Violence, Looting After Arrests

Rioters arrested by Raleigh , North Carolina , police expressed regret in court for the violence and looting they admitted to .
Raleigh police arrested more than 30 rioters over the course of three days , WRAL reports .
The riots followed the death of George Floyd , a black man who died after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes , according to footage of the incident .
Eight of the arrested were on the docket at the Wake County Justice Center when the center opened Tuesday after coronavirus shutdowns , according to WRLA .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ rioters confessed in court that they regret their actions and said they were spurred on by the anger of the crowd .
( RELATED : Rioters Chase , Threaten Daily Caller News Foundation Reporter Through The Streets Of DC ) “ Destruction is not the answer , ” said Dijon Pulley , who was charged with trespassing during an emergency related to his conduct Sunday night , according to WRAL .
Pulley and others were present in court on charges related to looting and trespassing at a midtown shopping center as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He added : “ At the same time , being quiet is not effective .
I feel like a lot of people are fed up.
” “ I ’ m kind of ashamed of myself , because I knew better , ” said Keante Underwood , according to WRAL .
He added that if he were given the chance , he would “ most definitely do it differently .
Not the looting , the protesting most definitely , but the looting , I would have changed that up.
” “ Our First Amendment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government and to get angry with our government is sacred , ” said Damon Chetson , an attorney who offered to represent arrested rioters for free , according to WRAL .
“ I am absolutely not condoning any property damage that occurred , ” the attorney added , before suggesting police were to blame for the protest turning into a riot .
“ What I saw was them being tear-gassed by Raleigh police , and I think that led to some of the events that occurred later … which was the property destruction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in downtown Raleigh , ” he said .
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Rioters arrested by Raleigh, North Carolina, police expressed regret in court for the violence and looting they admitted to.
Raleigh police arrested more than 30 rioters over the course of three days, WRAL reports. The riots followed the death of George Floyd, a black man who died after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes, according to footage of the incident.
Eight of the arrested were on the docket at the Wake County Justice Center when the center opened Tuesday after coronavirus shutdowns, according to WRLA.
The publication reports that some of the rioters confessed in court that they regret their actions and said they were spurred on by the anger of the crowd. (RELATED: Rioters Chase, Threaten Daily Caller News Foundation Reporter Through The Streets Of DC)
“Destruction is not the answer,” said Dijon Pulley, who was charged with trespassing during an emergency related to his conduct Sunday night, according to WRAL. Pulley and others were present in court on charges related to looting and trespassing at a midtown shopping center as well as at stores near Triangle Town Center.
He added: “At the same time, being quiet is not effective. I feel like a lot of people are fed up.”
“I’m kind of ashamed of myself, because I knew better,” said Keante Underwood, according to WRAL. He added that if he were given the chance, he would “most definitely do it differently. Not the looting, the protesting most definitely, but the looting, I would have changed that up.”
“Our First Amendment right to protest and to petition our government and to get angry with our government is sacred,” said Damon Chetson, an attorney who offered to represent arrested rioters for free, according to WRAL.
“I am absolutely not condoning any property damage that occurred,” the attorney added, before suggesting police were to blame for the protest turning into a riot.
“What I saw was them being tear-gassed by Raleigh police, and I think that led to some of the events that occurred later … which was the property destruction, the broken glass and so forth in downtown Raleigh,” he said.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-03--LeBron James, NFL Players React To Drew Brees’ Anthem Comments That Taking A Knee Means ‘Disrespecti

LeBron James, NFL Players React To Drew Brees’ Anthem Comments That Taking A Knee Means ‘Disrespecting The Flag’

LeBron James and NFL players like Michael Thomas and Richard Sherman reacted Wednesday to Drew Brees ’ national anthem comments that taking a knee is “ disrespecting the flag.
” It all started after the New Orleans Saints star QB was asked about what he would think about players kneeling during the national anthem again when the season starts , in regards to Colin Kaepernick ’ s protest a few years ago , in response to the death of George Floyd .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America or our country , ” Brees explained .
He went on to share what he feels when the national anthem is playing and he puts his hand over his heart .
( RELATED : Minneapolis 3rd Police Precinct On Fire After Officers Evacuate Building Amid George Floyd Riots ) “ I envision my two grandfathers who fought for this country during World War II , one in the army and one in the marine corps , ” the QB said .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country and to make our country and this world a better place.
” Shortly after the interview surfaced , LeBron James tweeted that , “ WOW MAN !
!
Is it still surprising at this point .
Sure isn ’ t !
You literally still don ’ t understand why Kap [ Kaepernick ] was kneeling on one knee ?
?
” “ Has absolute nothing to do with the disrespect of [ flag ] and our soldiers ( men and women ) who keep our land free , ” he added .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Saints Wide receiver Michael Thomas tweeted simply .
“ he don ’ t know no better ” and “ we don ’ t care if you don ’ t agree and whoever else how about that , ” without specifically naming Brees , per BroBible .
Green Bay Packers QB captioned his post on Instagram , “ A few years ago we were criticized for locking arms in solidarity before the game .
It has NEVER been about an anthem or a flag .
Not then .
Not now .
Listen with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ educate ourselves , and then turn word and thought into action .
# wakeupamerica # itstimeforchange # loveoverfear # solidarity # libertyandjusticeforall # all.
” Other comments came fellow players like , Philadelphia Eagles defensive backs Jalen Mills and Darius Slay , per PennLive.com .

LeBron James and NFL players like Michael Thomas and Richard Sherman reacted Wednesday to Drew Brees’ national anthem comments that taking a knee is “disrespecting the flag.”
It all started after the New Orleans Saints star QB was asked about what he would think about players kneeling during the national anthem again when the season starts, in regards to Colin Kaepernick’s protest a few years ago, in response to the death of George Floyd. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
“Well I will never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America or our country,” Brees explained.
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Highlight: @readdanwrite asks @drewbrees what the star NFL quarterback thinks about “players kneeling again when the NFL season starts.”@drewbrees: “I will never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America or our country.” Full exchange: pic.twitter.com/MpCkFyOMed — Yahoo Finance (@YahooFinance) June 3, 2020
He went on to share what he feels when the national anthem is playing and he puts his hand over his heart. (RELATED: Minneapolis 3rd Police Precinct On Fire After Officers Evacuate Building Amid George Floyd Riots)
“I envision my two grandfathers who fought for this country during World War II, one in the army and one in the marine corps,” the QB said. “Both risking their lives to protect the country and to make our country and this world a better place.”
Shortly after the interview surfaced, LeBron James tweeted that, “WOW MAN!! Is it still surprising at this point. Sure isn’t! You literally still don’t understand why Kap [Kaepernick] was kneeling on one knee??”
WOW MAN!! Is it still surprising at this point. Sure isn’t! You literally still don’t understand why Kap was kneeling on one knee?? Has absolute nothing to do with the disrespect of and our soldiers(men and women) who keep our land free. My father-in-law was one of those https://t.co/pvUWPmh4s8 — LeBron James (@KingJames) June 3, 2020
“Has absolute nothing to do with the disrespect of [flag] and our soldiers(men and women) who keep our land free,” he added. “My father-in-law was one of those.”
Saints Wide receiver Michael Thomas tweeted simply. “he don’t know no better” and “we don’t care if you don’t agree and whoever else how about that,” without specifically naming Brees, per BroBible.
He don’t know no better. — Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) June 3, 2020
We don’t care if you don’t agree and whoever else how about that. — Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) June 3, 2020
Smh.. Ignorant — Emmanuel Sanders (@ESanders_10) June 3, 2020
Green Bay Packers QB captioned his post on Instagram, “A few years ago we were criticized for locking arms in solidarity before the game. It has NEVER been about an anthem or a flag. Not then. Not now. Listen with an open heart, let’s educate ourselves, and then turn word and thought into action. #wakeupamerica #itstimeforchange#loveoverfear #solidarity #libertyandjusticeforall #all.”
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He’s beyond lost. Guarantee you there were black men fighting along side your grandfather but this doesn’t seem to be about that. That uncomfortable conversation you are trying to avoid by injecting military into a conversation about brutality and equality is part of the problem https://t.co/ON81UsOWPw pic.twitter.com/HH3EVTIH8p — Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) June 3, 2020
Other comments came fellow players like, Philadelphia Eagles defensive backs Jalen Mills and Darius Slay, per PennLive.com.
Damn drew hurt me with that one!! — Darius Slay (@bigplay24slay) June 3, 2020
He said his piece and shared his opinion now y’all know were he stands time to move on….NEXT — Jalen Mills (@greengoblin) June 3, 2020
Protesting racism/ police brutality does not equal disrespecting the flag — Cam Heyward (@CamHeyward) June 3, 2020
Brees is lost mann — HADDY (@JIHADWARD17) June 3, 2020


thedailycaller--2020-06-04--Akiem Hicks Buries Mike Glennon When Trying To Make A Point About Colin Kaepernick

Kaepernick has been in the news nonstop lately as kneeling in the NFL started getting debated again following the death of George Floyd .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) According to Jason Lieser , Hicks was discussing Kaepernick ’ s anthem protesting ending his career , and said , “ We signed Mike Glennon.
” Glennon infamously signed a $ 45 million deal with the Bears in 2017 , and it ended in nothing short of disaster .
Dude , I don ’ t know what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but that was completely unnecessary .
I ’ m not saying that from a standpoint of anger .
Not at all .
It ’ s absolutely hilarious that he just torched Mike Glennon without hesitation , but there ’ s no need to dome shot a guy like that .
It ’ s not Mike Glennon ’ s fault Colin Kaepernick isn ’ t in the league .
Glennon got himself paid , and that ’ s something all NFL players should cheer for .
Still , it ’ s hilarious that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prove a point about Kaepernick .
I obviously don ’ t like Kaep , but this is so damn funny .
Also , the greatest part about Mike Glennon is the fact when North Carolina State was given a choice between him and Russell Wilson , the Wolfpack rode with Glennon .
All-time moronic decision .

Chicago Bears player Akiem Hicks recently verbally murdered Mike Glennon when talking about Colin Kaepernick.
Kaepernick has been in the news nonstop lately as kneeling in the NFL started getting debated again following the death of George Floyd. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Highlight: @readdanwrite asks @drewbrees what the star NFL quarterback thinks about “players kneeling again when the NFL season starts.”@drewbrees: “I will never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America or our country.” Full exchange: pic.twitter.com/MpCkFyOMed — Yahoo Finance (@YahooFinance) June 3, 2020
According to Jason Lieser, Hicks was discussing Kaepernick’s anthem protesting ending his career, and said, “We signed Mike Glennon.”
Glennon infamously signed a $45 million deal with the Bears in 2017, and it ended in nothing short of disaster.
Akiem Hicks says it’s clear to him that Colin Kaepernick lost his career because of kneeing then drops a bomb in the middle of the conversation: “We signed Mike Glennon.” — Jason Lieser (@JasonLieser) June 3, 2020
Unsurprisingly, no backtrack from Akiem Hicks: “You heard that, huh? Yeah, I said that. It was a feeling.” — Jason Lieser (@JasonLieser) June 3, 2020
While Kaepernick remains out of the league, by the way, Mike Glennon has been signed THREE times since he left the Bears. — Jason Lieser (@JasonLieser) June 3, 2020
Dude, I don’t know what Mike Glennon ever did to Akiem Hicks, but that was completely unnecessary. I’m not saying that from a standpoint of anger.
Not at all. It’s absolutely hilarious that he just torched Mike Glennon without hesitation, but there’s no need to dome shot a guy like that.
It’s not Mike Glennon’s fault Colin Kaepernick isn’t in the league. Glennon got himself paid, and that’s something all NFL players should cheer for.
Still, it’s hilarious that Hicks just buried a former teammate to prove a point about Kaepernick. I obviously don’t like Kaep, but this is so damn funny.
Also, the greatest part about Mike Glennon is the fact when North Carolina State was given a choice between him and Russell Wilson, the Wolfpack rode with Glennon. All-time moronic decision.


thedailycaller--2020-06-04--Arkansas Football Coach Sam Pittman Attends Protest After The Death Of George Floyd

Following the death of George Floyd , protests have broken out across America and many figures in the world of sports have participated .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Now , you can add Pittman to the list .
He attended a Tuesday night rally in the city he calls home .
“ I wanted to go .
You can tweet about stuff , take a picture , ” Pittman told the media , according to Pig Trail Nation .
“ But actions are strong and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way to address the situation was to go be a part of what could be a solution.
” I told you all to get used to seeing more and more coaches doing this and I turned out to be 100 % correct .
So far , we ’ ve had pretty much every coach speak out after the death of Floyd and Michigan ’ s Jim Harbaugh and WVU ’ s Neal Brown are two coaches who have attended rallies .
Whether you like it or not , football coaches have a special @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unfolding in America .
They are the leaders of young men , mold young minds , and can lead by example when it comes to attending peaceful protests .
Millions of fans in their respective states look to them for leadership .
They 100 % need to be front and center .
Hopefully , more and more coaches step up and lead from the front of the pack .
When it comes to healing America , football coaches have a unique power that should be used .
Props to Pittman for showing people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Arkansas football coach Sam Pittman recently attended a peaceful protest in Fayetteville.
Following the death of George Floyd, protests have broken out across America and many figures in the world of sports have participated. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Now, you can add Pittman to the list. He attended a Tuesday night rally in the city he calls home.
Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman at last night’s Fayetteville protest. We talk to him at 1:30 today. #WPS https://t.co/FgWvxaSPy7 — Nikki Chavanelle (@NikkiChavanelle) June 3, 2020
“I wanted to go. You can tweet about stuff, take a picture,” Pittman told the media, according to Pig Trail Nation. “But actions are strong and I felt like for me the best way to address the situation was to go be a part of what could be a solution.”
Pittman on protest “ I wanted to go. You can tweet about stuff, take a picture. But actions are strong and I felt like for me the best way to address the situation was to go be a part of what could be a solution.” — Pig Trail Nation (@PigTrailNation) June 3, 2020
I told you all to get used to seeing more and more coaches doing this and I turned out to be 100% correct.
So far, we’ve had pretty much every coach speak out after the death of Floyd and Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh and WVU’s Neal Brown are two coaches who have attended rallies.
Strong WVU presence in today’s peaceful protest in downtown Morgantown: Oscar Tshiebwe, Gabe Osabuohien, Larry Harrison, Dante Stills, Jeffrey Pooler, John Flowers, Neal Brown among those in attendance: pic.twitter.com/G3DJ2mcv6W — Joe Brocato (@joebrowvm) June 2, 2020
Jim Harbaugh, sporting a maize and blue mask, took part in an anti-police brutality march in Ann Arbor this morning. (Story by @samgododge/ photo by @jenna_kieser) https://t.co/EA8GylePqv pic.twitter.com/PED0zerfn9 — Aaron McMann (@AaronMcMann) June 2, 2020
Whether you like it or not, football coaches have a special role to play in the current situation unfolding in America.
They are the leaders of young men, mold young minds, and can lead by example when it comes to attending peaceful protests. Millions of fans in their respective states look to them for leadership.
They 100% need to be front and center.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wisconsin Football (@badgerfootball) on Jun 1, 2020 at 3:08pm PDT
Hopefully, more and more coaches step up and lead from the front of the pack. When it comes to healing America, football coaches have a unique power that should be used.
Props to Pittman for showing people how to do it the right way.