thehuffingtonpost--2020-11-24--2 Women Detained For Speaking Spanish In Montana Settle Border Patrol Lawsuit

HELENA , Mont .
( AP ) — Two women who were detained in northern Montana by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents for speaking Spanish while shopping at a convenience store have reached an undisclosed monetary settlement in their lawsuit against the agency , the ACLU of Montana announced Tuesday .
Ana Suda and Martha “ Mimi ” Hernandez , both U.S. citizens , said their constitutional rights were violated when they were detained in the parking lot outside a the store in the city of Havre for 40 minutes after an agent demanded their identifications .
In settling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Protection said it did not admit liability and added in a statement that “ the overwhelming majority of CBP employees and officers perform their duties with honor and distinction , working tirelessly every day to keep our country safe.
” The case emerged after Suda took a video of the May 2018 interaction in which she asked Agent Paul O ’ Neill why he was questioning them .
“ Ma ’ am , the reason I asked you for your ID is because I came in here and I saw that you guys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unheard of up here , ” O ’ Neill said in the video .
Suda and Hernandez had valid Montana drivers licenses .
O ’ Neill , and a supervisor who arrived later made it clear through words and actions that the women were not free to leave the convenience store parking lot , ACLU attorney Alex Rate wrote in the lawsuit .
“ We stood up to the government because speaking Spanish is not a reason to be racially profile and harassed , ” Suda said in a statement provided by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be bilingual , and I hope that as a result of this case CBP takes a hard look at its policies and practices .
No one else should ever have to go through this again.
” U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in its statement that its workers “ are trained to enforce U.S. laws uniformly and fairly and they do not discriminate based on religion , race , ethnicity or sexual orientation.
” It added that the settlement “ is in no way intended to be , and should not be construed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fault on the part of the United States , its agents , servants , or employees , and it is specifically denied that they are liable to the plaintiffs.
” The agency did not respond to emailed questions asking if O ’ Neill still works for the agency or faced any discipline related to the case .
The agency and the women ’ s lawyers did not disclose how much money would be paid in the settlement .
“ It is a small place and we have a lot of agents here and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” an unnamed border protection supervisor told attorneys with the ACLU in a videotaped deposition .
He said he saw two people who appeared to be of Mexican descent at the mall while he was off duty , started reaching for his phone to call in what he saw but then spotted another border patrol agent behind them already talking on his phone .
Suda was born in Texas and moved to Montana with her husband in 2014 .
Hernandez was born in California and moved to Montana in 2010 .
Both are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assisted-living center .

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Two women who were detained in northern Montana by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents for speaking Spanish while shopping at a convenience store have reached an undisclosed monetary settlement in their lawsuit against the agency, the ACLU of Montana announced Tuesday.
Ana Suda and Martha “Mimi” Hernandez, both U.S. citizens, said their constitutional rights were violated when they were detained in the parking lot outside a the store in the city of Havre for 40 minutes after an agent demanded their identifications.
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In settling the case, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it did not admit liability and added in a statement that “the overwhelming majority of CBP employees and officers perform their duties with honor and distinction, working tirelessly every day to keep our country safe.”
The case emerged after Suda took a video of the May 2018 interaction in which she asked Agent Paul O’Neill why he was questioning them.
“Ma’am, the reason I asked you for your ID is because I came in here and I saw that you guys are speaking Spanish, which is very unheard of up here,” O’Neill said in the video. Suda and Hernandez had valid Montana drivers licenses.
O’Neill, and a supervisor who arrived later made it clear through words and actions that the women were not free to leave the convenience store parking lot, ACLU attorney Alex Rate wrote in the lawsuit.
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“We stood up to the government because speaking Spanish is not a reason to be racially profile and harassed,” Suda said in a statement provided by the ACLU. “I am proud to be bilingual, and I hope that as a result of this case CBP takes a hard look at its policies and practices. No one else should ever have to go through this again.”
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in its statement that its workers “are trained to enforce U.S. laws uniformly and fairly and they do not discriminate based on religion, race, ethnicity or sexual orientation.”
It added that the settlement “is in no way intended to be, and should not be construed as, an admission of liability or fault on the part of the United States, its agents, servants, or employees, and it is specifically denied that they are liable to the plaintiffs.”
The agency did not respond to emailed questions asking if O’Neill still works for the agency or faced any discipline related to the case. The agency and the women’s lawyers did not disclose how much money would be paid in the settlement.
In gathering information for the lawsuit, the ACLU said Customs and Border Protection agents in northern Montana acknowledged they routinely profiled non-white people.
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“It is a small place and we have a lot of agents here and nobody really has much to do,” an unnamed border protection supervisor told attorneys with the ACLU in a videotaped deposition.
He said he saw two people who appeared to be of Mexican descent at the mall while he was off duty, started reaching for his phone to call in what he saw but then spotted another border patrol agent behind them already talking on his phone.
“If there’s somebody speaking Spanish down there it’s like all of a sudden you’ve got five agents swarming in, ‘What’s going on?’ the supervisor said.
Suda and Hernandez faced backlash in Havre for bringing their complaint, the ACLU said.
“They both ultimately left Havre for fear of their families’ safety,” said Caitlin Borgmann, executive director of the ACLU of Montana.
Suda was born in Texas and moved to Montana with her husband in 2014. Hernandez was born in California and moved to Montana in 2010. Both are certified nursing assistants and worked at an assisted-living center.
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Havre is a city of nearly 10,000 people in north-central Montana about 30 miles (48 kilometers) from the U.S.-Canada border and near two Native American reservations.


thehuffingtonpost--2020-11-24--'Tony Meatballs' Among 15 Alleged Mobsters Indicted On Federal Charges

“ Joey Electric ” and “ Tony Meatballs ” are among 15 alleged Mafia members and associates facing racketeering , extortion , gambling and drug trafficking charges in Philadelphia .
The defendants , named in a seven-count federal indictment that was unsealed on Monday , are accused of using their “ reputation and influence ” with the criminal organization La Cosa Nostra to carry out various crimes in South Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey since at least 2015 , prosecutors said .
The allegations include distributing heroin , cocaine , fentanyl , methamphetamine and oxycodone pills , as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dollars of unlawful bookmaking and other debts that were allegedly “ owed ” to the group at interest rates as high as 400 % .
They ’ re also accused of conspiring to kidnap or murder a drug dealer who allegedly sold the group ’ s members fake drugs , prosecutors said .
“ Thanks to the dedicated and courageous efforts of federal law enforcement over the past several decades , the Philadelphia mob isn ’ t what it used to be , and thank God for that , ” said U.S. Attorney @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But it is still a problem and is still allegedly committing serious federal crimes , which is why we at the Department of Justice are focused on stamping it out .
We will not rest until the mob is nothing but a bad memory , ” he said .
The La Cosa Nostra organization in Philadelphia is one of several Italian American LCN organized crime families in cities throughout the U.S. “ The purpose of the LCN in Philadelphia and elsewhere is to make money through the commission of various crimes , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and extortion , ” prosecutors said .
The case is being investigated by the FBI , the Philadelphia Police Department , the Pennsylvania State Police , and the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General .

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“Joey Electric” and “Tony Meatballs” are among 15 alleged Mafia members and associates facing racketeering, extortion, gambling and drug trafficking charges in Philadelphia.
The defendants, named in a seven-count federal indictment that was unsealed on Monday, are accused of using their “reputation and influence” with the criminal organization La Cosa Nostra to carry out various crimes in South Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey since at least 2015, prosecutors said.
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The allegations include distributing heroin, cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine and oxycodone pills, as well as disbursing and collecting tens of thousands of dollars of unlawful bookmaking and other debts that were allegedly “owed” to the group at interest rates as high as 400%. They’re also accused of conspiring to kidnap or murder a drug dealer who allegedly sold the group’s members fake drugs, prosecutors said.
“Thanks to the dedicated and courageous efforts of federal law enforcement over the past several decades, the Philadelphia mob isn’t what it used to be, and thank God for that,” said U.S. Attorney William McSwain in a statement.
“But it is still a problem and is still allegedly committing serious federal crimes, which is why we at the Department of Justice are focused on stamping it out. We will not rest until the mob is nothing but a bad memory,” he said.
The defendants charged are Steven Mazzone, aka “Stevie,” age 56; Domenic Grande, aka “Dom,” aka “Mr. Hopkins,” aka “Mr. Brown,” aka “Dom14,” age 41; Joseph Servidio, aka “Joey Electric,” age 60; Salvatore Mazzone, aka “Sonny,” age 55; Joseph Malone, age 70; Louis Barretta, aka “Louie Sheep,” age 56; Victor DeLuca, aka “Big Vic,” age 56; Kenneth Arabia, aka “Kenny,” age 67; Daniel Castelli, aka “Danny,” aka “Cozzy,” aka “Butch,” aka “Harry,” age 67; Carl Chianese, age 81; Anthony Gifoli, aka “Tony Meatballs,” age 73; John Romeo, age 58; Daniel Malatesta, age 75; Daniel Bucceroni, age 66; and John Michael Payne, age 34.
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The La Cosa Nostra organization in Philadelphia is one of several Italian American LCN organized crime families in cities throughout the U.S.
“The purpose of the LCN in Philadelphia and elsewhere is to make money through the commission of various crimes, including illegal gambling, loansharking, drug trafficking, and extortion,” prosecutors said.


thehuffingtonpost--2020-11-24--Michael J. Fox Compares Trump To Biff, Notorious Bully Of 'Back To The Future'

In an interview with The Guardian published this weekend , “ Back to the Future ” star Michael J .
Fox compared Donald Trump to Biff Tannen , the main antagonist in the film franchise .
“ Every worst instinct in mankind has been played on [ by Trump ] , and for me , that ’ s just anathema , ” Fox told interviewer Hadley Freeman in a conversation held prior to the Nov. 3 election .
“ Biff is president !
” The actor also described how he felt about Trump mocking disabled New York Times reporter Serge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kovaleski has arthrogryposis , a condition that affects joint movements , and at the time , Trump quoted the reporter at a rally and jerked his body around erratically .
The president later denied that he had committed any wrongdoing .
“ When you see your particular group mocked , it ’ s such a gut punch , ” said Fox , who recently announced that he was retiring for a second time due to health concerns .
He spent the majority of the interview explaining how Parkinson ’ s disease has affected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so senseless and cheap .
There ’ s no way I get up in the morning and mock orange people.
” The Biff-Trump comparison came up frequently when Trump was first running for president .
In a 2015 interview , screenwriter Bob Gale confirmed that when he and “ Back to the Future ” director Robert Zemeckis had been drafting ideas for “ Back to the Future Part II , ” they had used Trump as inspiration for Biff .
In the film , the character runs a grandiose casino , lives in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which Trump once owned , and has amassed enough political power to trick regular citizens into calling him “ America ’ s greatest living folk hero.
” “ We thought about it when we made the movie !
Are you kidding ?
” Gale told The Daily Beast .
“ You watch Part II again and there ’ s a scene where Marty confronts Biff in his office and there ’ s a huge portrait of Biff on the wall behind Biff , and there ’ s one moment where Biff kind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same pose as the portrait ?
Yeah .
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In an interview with The Guardian published this weekend, “Back to the Future” star Michael J. Fox compared Donald Trump to Biff Tannen, the main antagonist in the film franchise.
“Every worst instinct in mankind has been played on [by Trump], and for me, that’s just anathema,” Fox told interviewer Hadley Freeman in a conversation held prior to the Nov. 3 election. “Biff is president!”
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The actor also described how he felt about Trump mocking disabled New York Times reporter Serge Kovaleski during his 2016 presidential run. Kovaleski has arthrogryposis, a condition that affects joint movements, and at the time, Trump quoted the reporter at a rally and jerked his body around erratically. The president later denied that he had committed any wrongdoing.
“When you see your particular group mocked, it’s such a gut punch,” said Fox, who recently announced that he was retiring for a second time due to health concerns. He spent the majority of the interview explaining how Parkinson’s disease has affected his life. “It’s so senseless and cheap. There’s no way I get up in the morning and mock orange people.”
The Biff-Trump comparison came up frequently when Trump was first running for president. In a 2015 interview, screenwriter Bob Gale confirmed that when he and “Back to the Future” director Robert Zemeckis had been drafting ideas for “Back to the Future Part II,” they had used Trump as inspiration for Biff.
In the film, the character runs a grandiose casino, lives in a penthouse reminiscent of the Plaza Hotel, which Trump once owned, and has amassed enough political power to trick regular citizens into calling him “America’s greatest living folk hero.”
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“We thought about it when we made the movie! Are you kidding?” Gale told The Daily Beast. “You watch Part II again and there’s a scene where Marty confronts Biff in his office and there’s a huge portrait of Biff on the wall behind Biff, and there’s one moment where Biff kind of stands up and he takes exactly the same pose as the portrait? Yeah.”


thehuffingtonpost--2020-11-26--Top Trump Health Official Issues Stark COVID-19 Warning For Thanksgiving

Adm. Brett Giroir , the Trump administration ’ s COVID-19 testing czar , implored Americans on Wednesday to follow coronavirus safety guidance over the Thanksgiving holiday — warning that the nation is at “ a critical and very dangerous part of this pandemic.
” The Department of Health and Human Services assistant secretary and member of the White House coronavirus task force told MSNBC ’ s Andrea Mitchell that “ the end of the pandemic is in sight ” with the imminent arrival of vaccines .
But he noted how new infections , hospitalizations and deaths from the contagion continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deaths from COVID-19 in the previous 24 hours alone .
“ Look , no one ’ s trying to cancel Thanksgiving , ” Girior said .
“ What I urge Americans to do is make ” good choices to protect one another .
“ If you can defer travel and have Thanksgiving at Valentine ’ s Day , do that .
If you make the decision to travel and be with your family , be on good behavior before you get together , ” the Louisiana native continued .
“ Try to physically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mask , don ’ t crowd people ― 20 people in the kitchen , like we do in Cajunland to cook all day.
” “ We are just starting to see some progress from the mitigation efforts that Americans are doing , ” Girior added .
“ We need to continue that because we ’ re not out of the woods yet .
It ’ s still a very dangerous situation .
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Adm. Brett Giroir, the Trump administration’s COVID-19 testing czar, implored Americans on Wednesday to follow coronavirus safety guidance over the Thanksgiving holiday — warning that the nation is at “a critical and very dangerous part of this pandemic.”
The Department of Health and Human Services assistant secretary and member of the White House coronavirus task force told MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell that “the end of the pandemic is in sight” with the imminent arrival of vaccines.
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But he noted how new infections, hospitalizations and deaths from the contagion continue to rise, with more than 1,900 deaths from COVID-19 in the previous 24 hours alone.
“Look, no one’s trying to cancel Thanksgiving,” Girior said. “What I urge Americans to do is make” good choices to protect one another.
“If you can defer travel and have Thanksgiving at Valentine’s Day, do that. If you make the decision to travel and be with your family, be on good behavior before you get together,” the Louisiana native continued. “Try to physically distance in the home. Wear a mask, don’t crowd people ― 20 people in the kitchen, like we do in Cajunland to cook all day.”
“We are just starting to see some progress from the mitigation efforts that Americans are doing,” Girior added. “We need to continue that because we’re not out of the woods yet. It’s still a very dangerous situation.”
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thehuffingtonpost--2020-11-26--Supreme Court Blocks New York COVID-19 Restrictions On Religious Gatherings

WASHINGTON ( Reuters ) - The U.S. Supreme Court late on Wednesday backed Christian and Jewish houses of worship challenging New York state ’ s latest restrictions in novel coronavirus hot spots .
The court on a 5-4 vote granted requests made by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn and two Orthodox Jewish congregations .
The order marked one of the first consequential actions on the court of President Donald Trump ’ s new appointee , conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett , who cast a deciding vote in favor of the religious groups .
Conservative Chief Justice John Roberts dissented @ @ @ @ @ @ @ liberals .
An Oct. 6 decision by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo shut down non-essential businesses in targeted areas where infections have spiked , including some Brooklyn neighborhoods .
It limited gatherings at religious institutions to 10 people in some areas and 25 in others .
The houses of worship say that the limits violated religious freedoms protected by the U.S. Constitution ’ s First Amendment , and that their facilities were singled out for more stringent restrictions than essential businesses , such as food stores .
The Orthodox congregations Agudath Israel of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Madison , as well as nationwide Orthodox Jewish group Agudath Israel of America .
A federal judge in Brooklyn rejected separate requests made by the religious groups on Oct. 9 .
The New York-based 2nd U.S .
Circuit Court of Appeals declined emergency requests filed by both sets of challengers on Nov. 9 .
In two previous cases this year , the court on 5-4 votes turned away similar requests by churches in Nevada and California .
Those votes occurred before the death of liberal Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and saw her and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the majority .

The case stemmed from Democratic New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s decision on Oct. 6 to shut down non-essential businesses in targeted areas where infections have spiked, including some neighborhoods in Brooklyn. It limited gatherings at religious institutions to 10 people in some areas and 25 in others.
The houses of worship argued the limits violated religious freedoms protected by the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment, and that their facilities were singled out for more stringent restrictions than essential businesses, such as food stores. The Orthodox congregations Agudath Israel of Kew Garden Hills and Agudath Israel of Madison, as well as nationwide Orthodox Jewish group Agudath Israel of America, requested the injunction to prevent the state from enforcing the restrictions.
A federal judge in Brooklyn rejected separate requests made by the religious groups on Oct. 9. The New York-based 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals declined emergency requests filed by both sets of challengers on Nov. 9.
In two previous cases this year, the court, in 5-4 votes, turned away similar requests by churches in Nevada and California.
Those votes occurred before the death of liberal Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and saw her and her three liberal colleagues joined by Roberts in the majority.
Without commenting on the court’s decision, Cuomo urged New Yorkers to “Mask up” in a tweet on Thursday, adding that nearly 7,000 people in the state had tested positive the day before while 67 died as a result of the virus. “Celebrate safely,” he added in a separate celebratory Thanksgiving tweet.
(Reporting by Lawrence Hurley; Editing by Robert Birsel and Paul Simao)


thehuffingtonpost--2020-11-26--Washington Post Editorial Board Tears Into Donald Trump: 'A Total Disgrace'

The Washington Post editorial board slammed President Donald Trump for “ leaving the White House just as he entered it : a total disgrace.
” In its opinion piece published Wednesday night , the newspaper tore into Trump for pardoning Michael Flynn , his former national security adviser who pleaded guilty to lying during the Russia investigation .
The editorial said “ we can only hope ” the pardon “ will be his last official degradation of his office.
” The board , a frequent critic of the outgoing president , said that “ at least for a couple more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ guilty is innocent ; lies are truth ; traitors are patriots.
” But the question “ is not whether Mr. Trump has degraded the presidency , ” it continued .
“ The question is how much long-term damage he has done.
” “ Will future presidents now feel free to use the pardon power — or the other vast powers of office — with such nakedly crooked motives ?
” the board asked .
“ How many will calculate that they can make corruption appear to be patriotism as long as enough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lies they tell ?
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The Washington Post editorial board slammed President Donald Trump for “leaving the White House just as he entered it: a total disgrace.”
In its opinion piece published Wednesday night, the newspaper tore into Trump for pardoning Michael Flynn, his former national security adviser who pleaded guilty to lying during the Russia investigation. The editorial said “we can only hope” the pardon “will be his last official degradation of his office.”
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The board, a frequent critic of the outgoing president, said that “at least for a couple more months” in Trump’s America “guilty is innocent; lies are truth; traitors are patriots.”
But the question “is not whether Mr. Trump has degraded the presidency,” it continued. “The question is how much long-term damage he has done.”


thehuffingtonpost--2020-11-25--Trump Lawyer Gets The Meme Treatment For Posting Fake Roosevelt Quote

Trump campaign senior legal adviser Jenna Ellis tweeted a graphic on Tuesday that sought to swipe at liberals using a quote from former President Theodore Roosevelt .
But , as a quick Google search reveals , Roosevelt never said that .
That attribution has been debunked by multiple fact-checking sites when circulated in the past .
When Twitter users brought that to the lawyer ’ s attention , she did not delete the misinformation but instead defended her choice to share it while knowing it was untrue .
“ For people asking , this quotation has been attributed to Roosevelt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ specific record of him saying this in a speech , ” she wrote .
“ I posted it because the ifea itself is true , whether or not he said it !
: ) .
” It has only been “ attributed ” to Roosevelt in internet misinformation ― in memes , on discussion boards and social media .
Multiple organizations that commemorate and archive Roosevelt ’ s life and work have no record of any such quote ever being said .
In recent weeks , Ellis has been a leading member of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ efforts to overturn his election loss .
In concert with Trump ’ s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani , Ellis and the Trump campaign legal team provided a stream of bizarre and baseless conspiracy theories about widespread electoral fraud .
Their legal challenges have flamed out case after case .
The lawyer ’ s strange interpretation of the truth in Wednesday ’ s tweet gave Twitter critics some food for thought , and fodder for memes .
`` My quote about the truth may not be true , but you have to admit , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in my fake thing about how much I get mad about lies '' — Mike Drucker ( @ MikeDrucker ) November 25 , 2020 “ I never actually said this , but , Jenna Ellis is an objectively bad lawyer.
” —Teddy Roosevelt You ’ re right , Jenna , THIS IS FUN !
pic.twitter.com/8MlDBEIgVI — Santa Claus , CEO ( @ SantaInc ) November 25 , 2020 '' I 'm an embarrassment to the legal profession . ''
- Jenna Ellis *For people asking , this quotation has been attributed to Jenna @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying it .
I posted it because the idea itself is true .
https : //t.co/SmWhoMDqE4 — Bradley P. Moss ( @ BradMossEsq ) November 25 , 2020 This is an unusually explicit example of the psychological strategy Daniel Effron wrote about in 2018 where Trump supporters defend lies and falsehoods by encouraging `` people to reflect on how the falsehoods could have been true . ''
https : //t.co/auI2CzKXYD https : //t.co/30SwMvr7xV — Susan Hennessey ( @ Susan_Hennessey ) November 25 , 2020 '' I 'm really bad at lawyering , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Trump to lose a bunch of court cases . ''
- Jenna Ellis There 's no record of her saying this .
I posted it because the ifea itself is true , whether or not she said it !
: ) https : //t.co/2reoQ3fKVM — Josh Jordan ( @ NumbersMuncher ) November 25 , 2020 '' Congratulations to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on their resounding victory '' - @ JennaEllisEsq I could n't find a `` specific record '' of this quote but I like the ifea of it .
https @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RooseveltTed ) November 25 , 2020

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Trump campaign senior legal adviser Jenna Ellis tweeted a graphic on Tuesday that sought to swipe at liberals using a quote from former President Theodore Roosevelt.
But, as a quick Google search reveals, Roosevelt never said that. That attribution has been debunked by multiple fact-checking sites when circulated in the past.
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When Twitter users brought that to the lawyer’s attention, she did not delete the misinformation but instead defended her choice to share it while knowing it was untrue.
“For people asking, this quotation has been attributed to Roosevelt, but there isn’t a specific record of him saying this in a speech,” she wrote. “I posted it because the ifea itself is true, whether or not he said it! :).”
It has only been “attributed” to Roosevelt in internet misinformation ― in memes, on discussion boards and social media. Multiple organizations that commemorate and archive Roosevelt’s life and work have no record of any such quote ever being said.
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In recent weeks, Ellis has been a leading member of President Donald Trump’s extensive legal efforts to overturn his election loss. In concert with Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, Ellis and the Trump campaign legal team provided a stream of bizarre and baseless conspiracy theories about widespread electoral fraud. Their legal challenges have flamed out case after case.
The lawyer’s strange interpretation of the truth in Wednesday’s tweet gave Twitter critics some food for thought, and fodder for memes.
"My quote about the truth may not be true, but you have to admit, there is some truth to the lie in my fake thing about how much I get mad about lies" — Mike Drucker (@MikeDrucker) November 25, 2020
“I never actually said this, but, Jenna Ellis is an objectively bad lawyer.”
—Teddy Roosevelt
You’re right, Jenna, THIS IS FUN! pic.twitter.com/8MlDBEIgVI — Santa Claus, CEO (@SantaInc) November 25, 2020
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"I'm an embarrassment to the legal profession." - Jenna Ellis
*For people asking, this quotation has been attributed to Jenna but there's no record of her saying it. I posted it because the idea itself is true. https://t.co/SmWhoMDqE4 — Bradley P. Moss (@BradMossEsq) November 25, 2020
This is an unusually explicit example of the psychological strategy Daniel Effron wrote about in 2018 where Trump supporters defend lies and falsehoods by encouraging "people to reflect on how the falsehoods could have been true." https://t.co/auI2CzKXYD https://t.co/30SwMvr7xV — Susan Hennessey (@Susan_Hennessey) November 25, 2020
"I'm really bad at lawyering, but I couldn't pass up the payday from Trump to lose a bunch of court cases." - Jenna Ellis
There's no record of her saying this. I posted it because the ifea itself is true, whether or not she said it! :) https://t.co/2reoQ3fKVM — Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) November 25, 2020
"Congratulations to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on their resounding victory" - @JennaEllisEsq
I couldn't find a "specific record" of this quote but I like the ifea of it. https://t.co/9a6owWKjsu — Ted Roosevelt V (@RooseveltTed) November 25, 2020
"Jenna Ellis is a goddamn moron." - George Washington https://t.co/MhEgjf5bqK — Bad History Takes (@badhistorytakes) November 25, 2020
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So updating this to be more accurate pic.twitter.com/hqK1eY4285 — Don "Big Chooch" Moynihan (@donmoyn) November 25, 2020


thehuffingtonpost--2020-11-26--John Oliver Reveals The Donald Trump Question That 'Pisses' Him Off The Most

“ Last Week Tonight ” host John Oliver has divulged the question he gets asked about the Trump era that probably annoys him the most .
Namely , whether he thinks the comedy about the chaos and division caused by President Donald Trump and his administration over the last four years has written itself .
If those asking it “ were trying to hurt you , it wouldn ’ t matter as much .
Then you would internalize , saying , ‘ Oh , you want to be mean .
You ’ ve said something you know distresses me .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Meyers on Wednesday ’ s episode of “ Late Night.
” “ It ’ s the genuine question that pisses me off far , far more , and you know it ’ s coming a lot now , ” he added .
Later in the interview , Oliver likened people saying “ it must have been fun ” to cover the Trump administration to telling the residents of Elm Street that they would miss the fictional serial killer Freddy Krueger .
“ No , I ’ m not going to miss Freddy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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“Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver has divulged the question he gets asked about the Trump era that probably annoys him the most.
Namely, whether he thinks the comedy about the chaos and division caused by President Donald Trump and his administration over the last four years has written itself.
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If those asking it “were trying to hurt you, it wouldn’t matter as much. Then you would internalize, saying, ‘Oh, you want to be mean. You’ve said something you know distresses me. Congratulations,’” Oliver told Seth Meyers on Wednesday’s episode of “Late Night.”
“It’s the genuine question that pisses me off far, far more, and you know it’s coming a lot now,” he added.
Later in the interview, Oliver likened people saying “it must have been fun” to cover the Trump administration to telling the residents of Elm Street that they would miss the fictional serial killer Freddy Krueger.
“No, I’m not going to miss Freddy, you fucking asshole,” he quipped.
Check out the video here:


thehuffingtonpost--2020-11-26--Stephen Colbert Nails Why Biden May Have A Hard Time Reading Trump's Briefings

Stephen Colbert on Wednesday warned of what could be a “ tough ” part of the transition into the White @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The Late Show ” host noted how the White House ― after weeks @ @ @ @ @ off on Biden getting the president ’ s daily brief , the summary on national @ @ @ @ @ , that ’ s got to be a nice change of pace for the briefers @ @ @ @ @ of national security threats to a president that ’ s not on it.
” Colbert @ @ @ @ @ might be tough for Biden , ” he continued .
“ Because the president ’ @ @ @ @ @ tailored to the president currently in office.
” Colbert then mockingly imagined the current briefings @ @ @ @ @ likes his reports filled with pictures when he bothers to look at them at all @ @ @ @ @ here :

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Stephen Colbert on Wednesday warned of what could be a “tough” part of the transition into the White House for President-elect Joe Biden.
“The Late Show” host noted how the White House ― after weeks of stalling ― finally signed off on Biden getting the president’s daily brief, the summary on national security issues.
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“Well, that’s got to be a nice change of pace for the briefers, to give a list of national security threats to a president that’s not on it.” Colbert cracked.
“But it might be tough for Biden,” he continued. “Because the president’s daily briefing is often tailored to the president currently in office.”
Colbert then mockingly imagined the current briefings for Trump, who reportedly likes his reports filled with pictures when he bothers to look at them at all.
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thehuffingtonpost--2020-11-26--John Lithgow Hits Rudy Giuliani With Another Unhinged Impression, Oozing Face And All

Actor John Lithgow returned to “ The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ” on Wednesday night to roast President Donald @ @ @ @ @ , Rudy Giuliani , with another scathing impression .
And , of course , the @ @ @ @ @ Giuliani ’ s face during a press conference last week made an appearance .
Lithgow @ @ @ @ @ voter fraud in the bit , at one point cooking up a strange ghostly narrative @ @ @ @ @ to distance himself from him .
Host Stephen Colbert , meanwhile , did his best @ @ @ @ @ .
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Actor John Lithgow returned to “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on Wednesday night to roast President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, with another scathing impression.
And, of course, the dark liquid that oozed down Giuliani’s face during a press conference last week made an appearance.
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Lithgow spouted conspiracy theories about mass voter fraud in the bit, at one point cooking up a strange ghostly narrative about why Trump had appeared to distance himself from him.
Host Stephen Colbert, meanwhile, did his best to shoot the lies down.


thehuffingtonpost--2020-11-25--Watch How Your Thanksgiving Food Is Grown, And Humanize The Farm Workers Behind It

America ’ s largest union of farmworkers has spent the days leading up to Thanksgiving showing just how much effort goes into food production before millions of families prepare to tuck into green bean casseroles , sweet potato pies and mountains of cranberry sauce .
“ Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving dish , and we ’ ll share some of what we know about the work behind the ingredients , ” the union , United Farm Workers , posted on Twitter this Sunday .
The requests rolled in , and United Farm Workers responded with videos of farm laborers weathering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intense skill behind the produce on American tables : Footage of farmworkers snipping hundreds of turnips an hour at breakneck pace ( earning $ 1.50 every two buckets ) , hacking Brussels sprout stems with machetes and plucking bunches of radishes out of the ground by the handful ( earning $ 1.86 a crate ) .
Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving dish , and we ’ ll share some of what we know about the work behind the ingredients .
# WeFeedYou # ThankAFarmworkerpic.twitter.com/QRPQUCMX1t — United Farm Workers ( @ UFWupdates ) November @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 1.90 per crate of 60-65 bundles .
The skill of the worker here is astonishing .
Video is from near Oxnard .
pic.twitter.com/8MDov88SeS — United Farm Workers ( @ UFWupdates ) November 23 , 2020 Charlie showed us how he harvests turnips .
He 's paid piece rate - he earns $ 1.50 every 2 buckets .
He is the fastest in his crew and averages 24-26 buckets/hr .
Rushing without skill could easily cost you a finger .
pic.twitter.com/myfwdpi1Ke — United Farm Workers ( @ UFWupdates ) November 23 , 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many farm workers have also suffered through record-setting heat waves – along with historic wildfires and the resulting smoky , ash-filled air .
And now , as winter approaches , they ’ ll keep working amid the rain , mud , and cold , ” the group wrote .
“ At the same time , we ’ re stepping up our fight for social justice to achieve respectful workplaces … fair wages … affordable health care … and life-changing union contracts.
” Take a look at more clips below .
There are two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dry method .
Pictured is the ‘ wet harvest ’ method where the cranberry bog is flooded and the plants are shaken to dislodge the submerged berries .
They have an air pocket inside them so they float up to be collected .
pic.twitter.com/v712ve9kFc — United Farm Workers ( @ UFWupdates ) November 23 , 2020 Brussels sprouts grow on a very tough , woody stem— which means workers need both strength and precision to avoid chopping injury .
Here ’ s a video , but also just google image search because they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — United Farm Workers ( @ UFWupdates ) November 23 , 2020 Bet there ’ s celery in your stuffing .
Celery juice causes a toxic skin reaction with sun exposure so even pre-covid the workers always cover their exposed skin while they work .
pic.twitter.com/L1cwVucog3 — United Farm Workers ( @ UFWupdates ) November 23 , 2020 This vid is from Indiana 's onion fields .
Farm workers often work 12 hrs/day in the hot sun .
Indiana does n't have heat regulations , so their only shade is if there are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — United Farm Workers ( @ UFWupdates ) November 23 , 2020

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America’s largest union of farmworkers has spent the days leading up to Thanksgiving showing just how much effort goes into food production before millions of families prepare to tuck into green bean casseroles, sweet potato pies and mountains of cranberry sauce.
“Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving dish, and we’ll share some of what we know about the work behind the ingredients,” the union, United Farm Workers, posted on Twitter this Sunday.
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The requests rolled in, and United Farm Workers responded with videos of farm laborers weathering harsh climates and flooded bogs showed the intense skill behind the produce on American tables: Footage of farmworkers snipping hundreds of turnips an hour at breakneck pace (earning $1.50 every two buckets), hacking Brussels sprout stems with machetes and plucking bunches of radishes out of the ground by the handful (earning $1.86 a crate).
Tell us your favorite Thanksgiving dish, and we’ll share some of what we know about the work behind the ingredients. #WeFeedYou #ThankAFarmworkerpic.twitter.com/QRPQUCMX1t — United Farm Workers (@UFWupdates) November 22, 2020
Parsley workers earn around $1.90 per crate of 60-65 bundles. The skill of the worker here is astonishing. Video is from near Oxnard. pic.twitter.com/8MDov88SeS — United Farm Workers (@UFWupdates) November 23, 2020
Charlie showed us how he harvests turnips. He's paid piece rate - he earns $1.50 every 2 buckets. He is the fastest in his crew and averages 24-26 buckets/hr.
Rushing without skill could easily cost you a finger. pic.twitter.com/myfwdpi1Ke — United Farm Workers (@UFWupdates) November 23, 2020
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“Over the past few months, many farm workers have also suffered through record-setting heat waves – along with historic wildfires and the resulting smoky, ash-filled air. And now, as winter approaches, they’ll keep working amid the rain, mud, and cold,” the group wrote. “At the same time, we’re stepping up our fight for social justice to achieve respectful workplaces … fair wages … affordable health care … and life-changing union contracts.”
Take a look at more clips below.
There are two methods for cranberry harvest- wet method and dry method. Pictured is the ‘wet harvest’ method where the cranberry bog is flooded and the plants are shaken to dislodge the submerged berries. They have an air pocket inside them so they float up to be collected. pic.twitter.com/v712ve9kFc — United Farm Workers (@UFWupdates) November 23, 2020
Brussels sprouts grow on a very tough, woody stem— which means workers need both strength and precision to avoid chopping injury. Here’s a video, but also just google image search because they look very strange while growing! pic.twitter.com/im2H9TI0L3 — United Farm Workers (@UFWupdates) November 23, 2020
Bet there’s celery in your stuffing. Celery juice causes a toxic skin reaction with sun exposure so even pre-covid the workers always cover their exposed skin while they work. pic.twitter.com/L1cwVucog3 — United Farm Workers (@UFWupdates) November 23, 2020
This vid is from Indiana's onion fields. Farm workers often work 12 hrs/day in the hot sun. Indiana doesn't have heat regulations, so their only shade is if there are trees at the end of a row.pic.twitter.com/FL7EA2T3hz — United Farm Workers (@UFWupdates) November 23, 2020


thehuffingtonpost--2020-11-26--'Killing Spree': DeSantis Extends Ban On Mask Enforcement Amid Florida COVID-19 Spike

Health experts and local leaders were stunned Wednesday when Florida ’ s Republican Gov .
Ron DeSantis extended his order barring towns , cities , and counties from enforcing local mask mandates even amid a disturbing spike in COVID-19 cases .
He extended the order less than a week after a bipartisan group of mayors pleaded with him to issue a statewide mask mandate .
Experts widely regard masks as a simple , effective way to stem the tide of COVID-19 .
DeSantis is reportedly no longer taking phone calls from mayors .
Chris King , the 2018 Democratic nominee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ story of DeSantis ’ latest move with a comment calling the decision a “ killing spree.
” “ I .
Have .
No .
Words .
Anymore , ” tweeted epidemiologist Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding , a senior fellow in the Federations of American Scientists .
“ God help Florida .
God help us all.
” Florida was one of the last states to institute any restrictions to battle COVID-19 .
DeSantis then allowed restaurants and bars to reopen at 100 % capacity beginning in September .
That ’ s when he also barred @ @ @ @ @ @ @ governors nationwide are putting mask orders in place as one of the best tools we have to fight # COVID19 .
It ’ s deeply frustrating that @ GovRonDeSantis continues to block local actions and make it harder for local leaders to keep our communities safe.
# MaskUpMiami 😷 https : //t.co/32yI1MA5Eo — Daniella Levine Cava ( @ MayorDaniella ) November 25 , 2020 Despite the governor ’ s order , the city of Miami Beach is planning to enforce its mask mandate — as much as it can — through the busy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported .
It will issue citations and a $ 50 fine , even though it can ’ t legally collect the money as long as the governor ’ s order is in place .
Florida is close to its 1 millionth case of COVID-19 with more than 54,000 hospitalizations and more than 18,000 deaths .
DeSantis has been keeping an extremely low profile this month and wasn ’ t seen in public for 13 days at one point .
He held his last press conference on Nov. 4 — to talk about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be found , ” State Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith of Orlando told Spectrum News 13 .
“ He ’ s avoiding interaction with the public , he ’ s not holding press conferences , he ’ s not taking questions from the media , and there ’ s a reason , ” Smith added .
“ He doesn ’ t want to be held accountable.
” Every health care worker in the United States should threaten to strike if their state government does n't mandate the most basic Covid protections - like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ love of God , they are n't United States Marines .
— Jonathan Gaffney 🇺🇸 ( @ JGaffneyUSN ) November 26 , 2020

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DeSantis extended an earlier order prohibiting localities from fining people who refuse to wear masks, effectively rendering mandates unenforceable.
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He extended the order less than a week after a bipartisan group of mayors pleaded with him to issue a statewide mask mandate. Experts widely regard masks as a simple, effective way to stem the tide of COVID-19. DeSantis is reportedly no longer taking phone calls from mayors.
Chris King, the 2018 Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, tweeted a news story of DeSantis’ latest move with a comment calling the decision a “killing spree.”
Alternate headline: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Continues Killing Spree https://t.co/Wh0spcg3RG — Chris King (@ChrisKingFL) November 25, 2020
“I. Have. No. Words. Anymore,” tweeted epidemiologist Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding, a senior fellow in the Federations of American Scientists. “God help Florida. God help us all.”
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Florida @GovRonDeSantis Extends Ban On Cities Imposing Their Own Mask Mandates—Critic Calls Move A ‘Killing Spree’.
I. Have. No. Words. Anymore.
God help Florida. God help us all. 😥#COVID19 https://t.co/YBPOe7MvUl pic.twitter.com/rSh5cVyAxe — Eric Feigl-Ding (@DrEricDing) November 26, 2020
Florida was one of the last states to institute any restrictions to battle COVID-19. DeSantis then allowed restaurants and bars to reopen at 100% capacity beginning in September. That’s when he also barred enforcement of local mask mandates.
Bipartisan governors nationwide are putting mask orders in place as one of the best tools we have to fight #COVID19. It’s deeply frustrating that @GovRonDeSantis continues to block local actions and make it harder for local leaders to keep our communities safe.#MaskUpMiami 😷 https://t.co/32yI1MA5Eo — Daniella Levine Cava (@MayorDaniella) November 25, 2020
Despite the governor’s order, the city of Miami Beach is planning to enforce its mask mandate — as much as it can — through the busy holiday weekend, WSVN Channel 7 News reported. It will issue citations and a $50 fine, even though it can’t legally collect the money as long as the governor’s order is in place.
Florida is close to its 1 millionth case of COVID-19 with more than 54,000 hospitalizations and more than 18,000 deaths.
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DeSantis has been keeping an extremely low profile this month and wasn’t seen in public for 13 days at one point. He held his last press conference on Nov. 4 — to talk about the election.
“Our governor is nowhere to be found,” State Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith of Orlando told Spectrum News 13.
“He’s avoiding interaction with the public, he’s not holding press conferences, he’s not taking questions from the media, and there’s a reason,” Smith added. “He doesn’t want to be held accountable.”
Every health care worker in the United States should threaten to strike if their state government doesn't mandate the most basic Covid protections - like masks and crowd control.
For the love of God, they aren't United States Marines. — Jonathan Gaffney 🇺🇸 (@JGaffneyUSN) November 26, 2020


thehuffingtonpost--2020-11-26--Pope Francis Urges Solidarity In A COVID-19 World In Rare Op-Ed

Pope Francis called for solidarity in a world gripped by the coronavirus , praised health care workers and chastised governments and individuals who selfishly thought only of themselves during a global pandemic , writing in a New York Times op-ed published on Thanksgiving .
Francis remembered the nurses who helped save his life from severe pneumonia at the age of 21 and praised both science and the “ goodness and wisdom of others.
” “ In lockdown I ’ ve often gone in prayer to those who sought all means to save the lives of others , ” Francis wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , doctors and caregivers paid that price of love , together with priests and religious and ordinary people whose vocations were service .
We return their love by grieving for them and honoring them.
” Most governments across the globe acknowledged the hard work of health care workers and put the well-being of citizens first and foremost , Francis said .
But he had less charitable words for “ governments that shrugged off the painful evidence of mounting deaths , with inevitable , grievous consequences , ” and for individuals who “ protested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ marching against travel restrictions.
” The pope did not name names , though his words could easily be seen as a criticism of countries such as the U.S. “ It is all too easy for some to take an idea — in this case , for example , personal freedom — and turn it into an ideology , creating a prism through which they judge everything , ” Francis stressed .
“ The coronavirus crisis may seem special because it affects most of humankind , ” Francis added .
“ But it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There are a thousand other crises that are just as dire , but are just far enough from some of us that we can act as if they don ’ t exist.
” Chief among the “ unseen viruses ” and “ hidden pandemics of this world ” are climate change , the plight of refugees and world hunger — all tragedies that affect the entirety of humanity , Francis wrote .
The pope urged individuals and governments alike to reconsider their priorities as the coronavirus pandemic continued .
He stressed that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ineffective in a COVID-19 world need to be changed .
“ We need economies that give to all access to the fruits of creation , to the basic needs of life : to land , lodging and labor , ” Francis wrote .
“ We need a politics that can integrate and dialogue with the poor , the excluded and the vulnerable , that gives people a say in the decisions that affect their lives .
We need to slow down , take stock and design better ways of living together on this @ @ @

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Pope Francis called for solidarity in a world gripped by the coronavirus, praised health care workers and chastised governments and individuals who selfishly thought only of themselves during a global pandemic, writing in a New York Times op-ed published on Thanksgiving.
Francis remembered the nurses who helped save his life from severe pneumonia at the age of 21 and praised both science and the “goodness and wisdom of others.”
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“In lockdown I’ve often gone in prayer to those who sought all means to save the lives of others,” Francis wrote. “So many of the nurses, doctors and caregivers paid that price of love, together with priests and religious and ordinary people whose vocations were service. We return their love by grieving for them and honoring them.”
Most governments across the globe acknowledged the hard work of health care workers and put the well-being of citizens first and foremost, Francis said. But he had less charitable words for “governments that shrugged off the painful evidence of mounting deaths, with inevitable, grievous consequences,” and for individuals who “protested, refusing to keep their distance, marching against travel restrictions.”
The pope did not name names, though his words could easily be seen as a criticism of countries such as the U.S. “It is all too easy for some to take an idea — in this case, for example, personal freedom — and turn it into an ideology, creating a prism through which they judge everything,” Francis stressed.
“The coronavirus crisis may seem special because it affects most of humankind,” Francis added. “But it is special only in how visible it is. There are a thousand other crises that are just as dire, but are just far enough from some of us that we can act as if they don’t exist.”
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Chief among the “unseen viruses” and “hidden pandemics of this world” are climate change, the plight of refugees and world hunger — all tragedies that affect the entirety of humanity, Francis wrote.
The pope urged individuals and governments alike to reconsider their priorities as the coronavirus pandemic continued. He stressed that the political and economic systems that proved ineffective in a COVID-19 world need to be changed.
“We need economies that give to all access to the fruits of creation, to the basic needs of life: to land, lodging and labor,” Francis wrote. “We need a politics that can integrate and dialogue with the poor, the excluded and the vulnerable, that gives people a say in the decisions that affect their lives. We need to slow down, take stock and design better ways of living together on this Earth.”


thehuffingtonpost--2020-11-26--Sotomayor Calls Supreme Court’s N.Y. Pandemic Ruling A ‘Deadly Game’

Justice Sonia Sotomayor said in a withering dissent that the Supreme Court ’ s ruling blocking COVID-19 restrictions for religious services in New York “ will only exacerbate the Nation ’ s suffering.
” “ Justices of this Court play a deadly game in second guessing the expert judgment of health officials about the environments in which a contagious virus , now infecting a million Americans each week , spreads most easily , ” Sotomayor wrote in her dissent .
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled in a 5-4 vote in favor of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ York state ’ s restrictions on large indoor gatherings amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic .
It was the first major decision since Amy Coney Barrett joined the court , and the newest justice sided with the conservative majority .
Conservative Chief Justice John Roberts joined the three liberal justices in dissent .
Notably , Justice Elena Kagan , who is Jewish and from New York , joined Sotomayor , who is Catholic and also from New York , in the latter ’ s dissent .
“ Amidst a pandemic that has already claimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Court today enjoins one of New York ’ s public health measures aimed at containing the spread of COVID–19 in areas facing the most severe outbreaks , ” Sotomayor wrote .
Hot damn , Justice Sotomayor : “ Justices of this Court play a deadly game in second-guessing the expert judgment of health officials about the environments in which a contagious virus , now infecting a million Americans each week , spreads most easily.
” https : //t.co/l8NhxnwFWA — Cristian Farias ( @ cristianafarias ) November 26 , 2020 Sotomayor in her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ argument that New York ’ s restrictions are “ impermissibly targeted at religious activity.
” The justice pointed to the court ’ s own precedent just two years ago in a ruling upholding President Donald Trump ’ s travel ban targeting Muslim-majority countries .
“ Just a few Terms ago , this Court declined to apply heightened scrutiny to a Presidential Proclamation limiting immigration from Muslim-majority countries , even though President Trump had described the Proclamation as a ‘ Muslim Ban , ’ originally conceived of as a ‘ total and complete shutdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our country ’ s representatives can figure out what is going on.
’ ” Sotomayor also dissented in that case , along with late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg .

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Justice Sonia Sotomayor said in a withering dissent that the Supreme Court’s ruling blocking COVID-19 restrictions for religious services in New York “will only exacerbate the Nation’s suffering.”
“Justices of this Court play a deadly game in second guessing the expert judgment of health officials about the environments in which a contagious virus, now infecting a million Americans each week, spreads most easily,” Sotomayor wrote in her dissent.
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled in a 5-4 vote in favor of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn and two Orthodox Jewish congregations that challenged New York state’s restrictions on large indoor gatherings amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic.
It was the first major decision since Amy Coney Barrett joined the court, and the newest justice sided with the conservative majority.
Conservative Chief Justice John Roberts joined the three liberal justices in dissent. Notably, Justice Elena Kagan, who is Jewish and from New York, joined Sotomayor, who is Catholic and also from New York, in the latter’s dissent.
“Amidst a pandemic that has already claimed over a quarter million American lives, the Court today enjoins one of New York’s public health measures aimed at containing the spread of COVID–19 in areas facing the most severe outbreaks,” Sotomayor wrote.
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Hot damn, Justice Sotomayor:
“Justices of this Court play a deadly game in second-guessing the expert judgment of health officials about the environments in which a contagious virus, now infecting a million Americans each week, spreads most easily.”https://t.co/l8NhxnwFWA — Cristian Farias (@cristianafarias) November 26, 2020
Sotomayor in her dissent also dismissed the diocese’s argument that New York’s restrictions are “impermissibly targeted at religious activity.” The justice pointed to the court’s own precedent just two years ago in a ruling upholding President Donald Trump’s travel ban targeting Muslim-majority countries.
“Just a few Terms ago, this Court declined to apply heightened scrutiny to a Presidential Proclamation limiting immigration from Muslim-majority countries, even though President Trump had described the Proclamation as a ‘Muslim Ban,’ originally conceived of as a ‘total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States until our country’s representatives can figure out what is going on.’”


thehuffingtonpost--2020-11-26--Like Meghan Markle, I Had A Miscarriage. For A Long Time, I Thought I Was ‘OK.”

My second pregnancy ended quietly , with none of the sharp cramps that marked the end of the pregnancy Meghan Markle grieves in her recent New York Times piece .
While her life may bear no other resemblance to mine , she , I and at least 20 % of women share the tragedy of miscarriage .
But while we share in it , most of us never talk about it .
We don ’ t share it with people ; perhaps we even tell ourselves we ’ re OK. Who would even know to ask “ Are you OK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Meghan describes in her article ?
But this pregnancy hadn ’ t felt right for days .
Somehow I knew it wasn ’ t too early .
It was too late .
Too late for whatever it was that had begun forming and , it turned out , had stopped , probably at about six weeks , leaving behind the beginnings of the placenta that continued to produce the hormones that were making me want mashed potatoes .
“ I ’ m prepared for the fact there might be nothing there , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know this kind of thing can happen.
” He agreed with me , his own wife had experienced two miscarriages before the birth of their children .
Not that anyone asked , but if they had , I ’ d have said “ I ’ m OK. ” And I thought I was .
I didn ’ t cry then , nor at the 10-week scan that showed the blob , now banana-shaped , as my body began to miscarry .
I was “ OK. ” If OK means feeling not so much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guilt .
Several people would be able to attest to my calm , pragmatic assertion that something had felt off about this pregnancy and that I wasn ’ t expecting the next scan to find a suddenly less camera-shy fetus .
Curled up on the sofa that night as my body set about rejecting the blighted ovum , I said , “ I just want it gone.
” Even at the hospital four days later I was fine , smiling even , in a photo taken of me gowned-up on the hospital bed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made me nauseous with cramps .
It was almost over and I was “ OK. ” After all , I ’ d made it without painfully miscarrying at home over the long , and terribly timed , holiday weekend .
But inside , I was stacking up the case against myself .
Hadn ’ t I left it recklessly late to have children , the first at a few years into the “ geriatric ” pregnancy age range , and this second two years later ?
“ It ’ s almost as if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” my internal prosecutor said .
“ You are aware , surely , of the stats that show a 1 in 3 chance of an early miscarriage at your age ?
” Was I feeling OK because maybe I hadn ’ t wanted this baby enough ?
Or , worse , had I done something to bring about what was called an aborto spontaneo in Spanish ― a spontaneous abortion ― as if it were something my body had carried out at the whim it had detected from the supposed mother ?
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to sleep and Googling , phone glowing under the sheets , I found the evidence on spurious websites and forums .
It must have been the super-strength ibuprofen tablets I ’ d taken for a nasty bout of pharyngitis before I knew I was pregnant .
Ibuprofen , one site somewhere down the rabbit hole said , could cause problems with cell division in a developing embryo .
And what about the raw organic apple cider vinegar I ’ d gargled at the same time , which another site claimed was potent enough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fault .
I was my own worst cop , chief prosecutor , judge and jury , sentencing myself to a life of wondering what I should have done differently .
But still , I was OK , I thought .
Although when a friend announced her pregnancy on Facebook a few days later , the familiar due date put me off congratulating her for months .
Logically I knew these things happen , that I had no reason to think I would have any problems carrying a baby to term in future .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ fear and mistrust had settled in .
Fortunately , by the time my friend ’ s baby was born a few days before that shared due date , I was three months pregnant .
Pregnant and paranoid .
I refused to take a home test , knowing now that it could only prove conception and not a successful pregnancy .
I booked the first scan as late as I could , at 13 weeks .
I only told my partner at 10 weeks and no one else found out until it became too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lucky .
My pregnancy resulted in my second , longed-for child , but it was a long time until I was truly OK. Perhaps if I had taken better care of myself by opening up to people and giving them the chance to ask if I was OK , I would have healed faster .
I certainly should have been asking myself that question more .

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My second pregnancy ended quietly, with none of the sharp cramps that marked the end of the pregnancy Meghan Markle grieves in her recent New York Times piece. While her life may bear no other resemblance to mine, she, I and at least 20% of women share the tragedy of miscarriage.
But while we share in it, most of us never talk about it. We don’t share it with people; perhaps we even tell ourselves we’re OK. Who would even know to ask “Are you OK?” and start the healing process Meghan describes in her article?
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My pregnancy only lasted long enough for my waist to thicken sufficiently that my partner’s mother privately noted that I’d gained a couple of pounds, and for me to crave starchy carbs. An eight-week scan showed a perfectly round, imperfectly empty, egg sac.
“It’s probably too early,” said the gynecologist, on a Friday evening, in the Spanish clinic in the next town from our vacation rental.
But this pregnancy hadn’t felt right for days. Somehow I knew it wasn’t too early. It was too late. Too late for whatever it was that had begun forming and, it turned out, had stopped, probably at about six weeks, leaving behind the beginnings of the placenta that continued to produce the hormones that were making me want mashed potatoes.
“I’m prepared for the fact there might be nothing there,” I told the doctor. “I know this kind of thing can happen.” He agreed with me, his own wife had experienced two miscarriages before the birth of their children.
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Not that anyone asked, but if they had, I’d have said “I’m OK.” And I thought I was. I didn’t cry then, nor at the 10-week scan that showed the blob, now banana-shaped, as my body began to miscarry.
I was “OK.” If OK means feeling not so much sad but a burgeoning sense of secret guilt. Several people would be able to attest to my calm, pragmatic assertion that something had felt off about this pregnancy and that I wasn’t expecting the next scan to find a suddenly less camera-shy fetus. Curled up on the sofa that night as my body set about rejecting the blighted ovum, I said, “I just want it gone.”
Even at the hospital four days later I was fine, smiling even, in a photo taken of me gowned-up on the hospital bed before they put in the pessary that made me nauseous with cramps. It was almost over and I was “OK.” After all, I’d made it without painfully miscarrying at home over the long, and terribly timed, holiday weekend.
But inside, I was stacking up the case against myself. Hadn’t I left it recklessly late to have children, the first at a few years into the “geriatric” pregnancy age range, and this second two years later? “It’s almost as if you wanted to lose a baby,” my internal prosecutor said. “You are aware, surely, of the stats that show a 1 in 3 chance of an early miscarriage at your age?”
Was I feeling OK because maybe I hadn’t wanted this baby enough? Or, worse, had I done something to bring about what was called an aborto spontaneo in Spanish ― a spontaneous abortion ― as if it were something my body had carried out at the whim it had detected from the supposed mother?
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In the nights after the operation, unable to sleep and Googling, phone glowing under the sheets, I found the evidence on spurious websites and forums. It must have been the super-strength ibuprofen tablets I’d taken for a nasty bout of pharyngitis before I knew I was pregnant. Ibuprofen, one site somewhere down the rabbit hole said, could cause problems with cell division in a developing embryo. And what about the raw organic apple cider vinegar I’d gargled at the same time, which another site claimed was potent enough to cause miscarriage? It was my fault. I was my own worst cop, chief prosecutor, judge and jury, sentencing myself to a life of wondering what I should have done differently.
But still, I was OK, I thought. Although when a friend announced her pregnancy on Facebook a few days later, the familiar due date put me off congratulating her for months. Logically I knew these things happen, that I had no reason to think I would have any problems carrying a baby to term in future. But somewhere under the logic, the fear and mistrust had settled in.
Fortunately, by the time my friend’s baby was born a few days before that shared due date, I was three months pregnant. Pregnant and paranoid. I refused to take a home test, knowing now that it could only prove conception and not a successful pregnancy. I booked the first scan as late as I could, at 13 weeks. I only told my partner at 10 weeks and no one else found out until it became too physically obvious to pretend.
Even then, I didn’t relax until I’d reached the 28 weeks when a fetus could be considered viable and likely to survive if my body decided to spontaneously terminate again.
I was lucky. My pregnancy resulted in my second, longed-for child, but it was a long time until I was truly OK. Perhaps if I had taken better care of myself by opening up to people and giving them the chance to ask if I was OK, I would have healed faster. I certainly should have been asking myself that question more.
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I hope Meghan Markle checks in with herself, and that those supporting her and her husband continue to ask, “Are you OK?” Because miscarriage is short, but the recovery and grieving are long.


thehuffingtonpost--2020-11-26--Disney To Lay Off 32,000 Workers As Coronavirus Pandemic Hits Theme Parks

Charles Sykes/Invision/AP Guests wear required face masks due to the Covid-19 pandemic on Main Street , U.S.A. in front of Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort 's Magic Kingdom on Wednesday , August 12 , 2020 , in Lake Buena Vista , Fla. ( Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP ) ( Reuters ) - Walt Disney Co said on Wednesday it would lay off about 32,000 workers , primarily at its theme parks , an increase from the 28,000 it announced in September , as the company struggles with limited customers due to the coronavirus pandemic .
The layoffs will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the company said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission .
A spokesman for Disney confirmed that the latest figures include the 28,000 layoffs announced earlier .
Earlier this month , Disney said it was furloughing additional workers from its theme park in Southern California due to uncertainty over when the state would allow parks to reopen .
Disney ’ s theme parks in Florida and those outside the United States reopened earlier this year without seeing new major coronavirus outbreaks but with strict social distancing , testing and mask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close again late last month when France imposed a new lockdown to fight a second wave of the coronavirus cases .
The company ’ s theme parks in Shanghai , Hong Kong and Tokyo remain open .

Guests wear required face masks due to the Covid-19 pandemic on Main Street, U.S.A. in front of Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort's Magic Kingdom on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP) Charles Sykes/Invision/AP
(Reuters) - Walt Disney Co said on Wednesday it would lay off about 32,000 workers, primarily at its theme parks, an increase from the 28,000 it announced in September, as the company struggles with limited customers due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The layoffs will be in the first half of 2021, the company said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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A spokesman for Disney confirmed that the latest figures include the 28,000 layoffs announced earlier.
Earlier this month, Disney said it was furloughing additional workers from its theme park in Southern California due to uncertainty over when the state would allow parks to reopen.
Disney’s theme parks in Florida and those outside the United States reopened earlier this year without seeing new major coronavirus outbreaks but with strict social distancing, testing and mask use.
Disneyland Paris was forced to close again late last month when France imposed a new lockdown to fight a second wave of the coronavirus cases.
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The company’s theme parks in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Tokyo remain open.


thehuffingtonpost--2020-11-26--Trump's Thanksgiving Message Urges People To 'Gather,' Despite Raging Pandemic

President Donald Trump urged Americans to “ gather ” for Thanksgiving — even as the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the U.S. , with hospitalizations rising and the daily death toll often surpassing 2,000 .
“ I encourage all Americans to gather , in homes and places of worship , to offer a prayer of thanks to God for our many blessings , ” Trump said at the end of the annual presidential Thanksgiving proclamation released by the White House on Wednesday .
Trump ’ s words flout the COVID-19 safety advice issued by his own government .
The Centers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people via its website that “ the safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving is to celebrate at home with the people you live with.
” “ Gatherings with family and friends who do not live with you can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu , ” the CDC notes .
Trump ’ s message also stands in stark contrast to an op-ed penned for CNN by President-elect Joe Biden and future first lady Jill Biden that takes note of the sacrifices that people have been asked to make this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ note , “ Our turkey will be smaller and the clatter of cooking a little quieter .
There will be no family walks in the cold or playful bickering amongst the grandkids .
Like millions of Americans , we are temporarily letting go of the traditions we can ’ t do safely.
” Adm. Brett Giroir , the Trump administration ’ s own COVID-19 testing czar , on Wednesday warned the country is at “ a critical and very dangerous part of this pandemic.
” On Wednesday , the U.S. reported 181,490 new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disease has killed more than 262,000 Americans and sickened at least 12.7 million .
“ As an emergency physician who ’ s on the frontlines every day over the last two weeks have seen more and more Covid in our emergency departments , it ’ s a slap in the face , ” he said .
The failure of Trump to mention the recommended safety protocols in the proclamation should come as no surprise ― for months he intentionally misled the public on the risks of COVID-19 .
He publicly downplayed the threat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ private he acknowledged its danger .
Trump also touted unproven treatments , at one point suggesting the injection of disinfectant as a cure , and routinely refused to wear a mask before ending up hospitalized for three days in early October after contracting the virus himself .
Trump ’ s campaign rallies , where his maskless supporters stood closely side by side , are thought to have helped spread the virus nationwide — and an election night party held in the White House has been described as a super-spreader event after multiple attendees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ As an emergency physician who ’ s on the frontlines every day over the last two weeks have seen more and more Covid in our emergency departments , it ’ s a slap in the face.
” - Dr. James Phillips on Trump ’ s Thanksgiving proclamation calling for Americans to “ gather ” for the holiday pic.twitter.com/Db6y5yuSi4 — CNN ( @ CNN ) November 26 , 2020

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President Donald Trump urged Americans to “gather” for Thanksgiving — even as the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the U.S., with hospitalizations rising and the daily death toll often surpassing 2,000.
“I encourage all Americans to gather, in homes and places of worship, to offer a prayer of thanks to God for our many blessings,” Trump said at the end of the annual presidential Thanksgiving proclamation released by the White House on Wednesday.
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Trump’s words flout the COVID-19 safety advice issued by his own government. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has advised people via its website that “the safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving is to celebrate at home with the people you live with.”
“Gatherings with family and friends who do not live with you can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu,” the CDC notes.
Trump’s message also stands in stark contrast to an op-ed penned for CNN by President-elect Joe Biden and future first lady Jill Biden that takes note of the sacrifices that people have been asked to make this year in their celebrations. The Bidens note, “Our turkey will be smaller and the clatter of cooking a little quieter. There will be no family walks in the cold or playful bickering amongst the grandkids. Like millions of Americans, we are temporarily letting go of the traditions we can’t do safely.”
Adm. Brett Giroir, the Trump administration’s own COVID-19 testing czar, on Wednesday warned the country is at “a critical and very dangerous part of this pandemic.”
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And Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious diseases expert, has repeatedly urged Americans to scale back their holiday gatherings this year.
On Wednesday, the U.S. reported 181,490 new COVID-19 cases and 2,297 deaths. The disease has killed more than 262,000 Americans and sickened at least 12.7 million.
Dr. James Phillips, chief of disaster medicine at George Washington University Hospital, condemned Trump’s proclamation in an interview Wednesday on CNN.
“As an emergency physician who’s on the frontlines every day over the last two weeks have seen more and more Covid in our emergency departments, it’s a slap in the face,” he said.
The failure of Trump to mention the recommended safety protocols in the proclamation should come as no surprise ― for months he intentionally misled the public on the risks of COVID-19.
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He publicly downplayed the threat of the virus, even as in private he acknowledged its danger. Trump also touted unproven treatments, at one point suggesting the injection of disinfectant as a cure, and routinely refused to wear a mask before ending up hospitalized for three days in early October after contracting the virus himself.
Trump’s campaign rallies, where his maskless supporters stood closely side by side, are thought to have helped spread the virus nationwide — and an election night party held in the White House has been described as a super-spreader event after multiple attendees later tested positive for the contagion.


thehuffingtonpost--2020-11-26--Unthankful Trump Refuses To Say If He Will Attend Biden Inauguration

President Donald Trump refused on Thanksgiving to say if he will attend President-elect Joe Biden ’ s inauguration , didn ’ t rule out a run for the White House in 2024 and said the Electoral College will make “ a massive mistake ” if it formally votes for Biden on Dec. 14 .
“ It ’ s going to be a very hard thing to concede , because we know there was massive fraud , ” Trump said , repeating false claims in comments to the press after a teleconference with members of the military .
“ This was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take place in this country .
We ’ re like a third-world country.
” The president said he wouldn ’ t comment on his attendance at any inauguration event on Jan. 20 , adding : “ I know the answer to that , but I don ’ t want to say it yet.
” When pressed by reporters , Trump said that he would leave the White House in January .
“ Certainly I will .
… Certainly I will , and you know that , ” Trump said before adding , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happening between now and January 20th , a lot of things.
” Trump and his surrogates have lost virtually all of their court challenges to the results of the presidential election in the key battleground states of Georgia , Pennsylvania and Michigan .
Biden won more than 80 million votes in the election , a historic number , and currently leads the president by more than 6 million votes .
“ I know one thing , Joe Biden did not get 80 million votes , ” Trump said without evidence .
“ This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will meet on Dec. 14 to cast their votes in their respective states , a move that constitutionally determines the next president .
Trump on Thursday demeaned Republican election officials in Georgia and said he “ didn ’ t lose ” in the state despite a hand recount that confirmed Biden led in the state by just over 12,000 votes .
That recount , Trump said , was “ meaningless.
” ( It is not . )
He said his loss in the Electoral College would be “ fraud , ” a statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If they do , they ’ ve made a mistake , ” the president said , referring to the Electoral College certifying Biden as the winner next month .
Trump also blasted efforts by the president-elect to prepare to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic .
Americans shouldn ’ t “ let Joe Biden take credit for the vaccines , ” he said .
“ Don ’ t let him take credit , because the vaccines were me , and I pushed people harder than they ’ ve been pushed before , ” he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the facts about the vaccines currently under development .
Asked about a potential run in 2024 , Trump had a brief response .
“ I don ’ t want to talk about 2024 yet , ” he said , “ because this is far from being over .
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President Donald Trump refused on Thanksgiving to say if he will attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, didn’t rule out a run for the White House in 2024 and said the Electoral College will make “a massive mistake” if it formally votes for Biden on Dec. 14.
“It’s going to be a very hard thing to concede, because we know there was massive fraud,” Trump said, repeating false claims in comments to the press after a teleconference with members of the military. “This was a massive fraud, this should never take place in this country. We’re like a third-world country.”
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The president said he wouldn’t comment on his attendance at any inauguration event on Jan. 20, adding: “I know the answer to that, but I don’t want to say it yet.” When pressed by reporters, Trump said that he would leave the White House in January.
“Certainly I will. … Certainly I will, and you know that,” Trump said before adding, “There will be a lot of things happening between now and January 20th, a lot of things.”
EARLIER: Amidst making false claims about the 2020 election, President Trump refuses to confirm if he'll go to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, though he says, "I know the answer." pic.twitter.com/ydfR2kzj0C — The Hill (@thehill) November 26, 2020
Trump and his surrogates have lost virtually all of their court challenges to the results of the presidential election in the key battleground states of Georgia, Pennsylvania and Michigan.
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Biden won more than 80 million votes in the election, a historic number, and currently leads the president by more than 6 million votes.
“I know one thing, Joe Biden did not get 80 million votes,” Trump said without evidence. “This race is far from over.”
Electors will meet on Dec. 14 to cast their votes in their respective states, a move that constitutionally determines the next president.
Biden holds 306 electoral votes to Trump’s 232. Congress counts and certifies the results on Jan. 6. Biden will be inaugurated on Jan. 20.
Trump on Thursday demeaned Republican election officials in Georgia and said he “didn’t lose” in the state despite a hand recount that confirmed Biden led in the state by just over 12,000 votes. That recount, Trump said, was “meaningless.” (It is not.) He said his loss in the Electoral College would be “fraud,” a statement not supported by any evidence.
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“If they do, they’ve made a mistake,” the president said, referring to the Electoral College certifying Biden as the winner next month.
Trump also blasted efforts by the president-elect to prepare to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Americans shouldn’t “let Joe Biden take credit for the vaccines,” he said.
“Don’t let him take credit, because the vaccines were me, and I pushed people harder than they’ve been pushed before,” he said, a statement not supported by the facts about the vaccines currently under development.


thehuffingtonpost--2020-11-26--Ex-Trump Lawyer Sidney Powell Mocked For Typo-Laden Lawsuits

Tom Williams via Getty Images Sidney Powell , a former attorney for President Donald Trump 's campaign , on Nov. 19 .
Sidney Powell — a former lawyer for President Donald Trump ’ s campaign — filed typo-laden lawsuits alleging without evidence that voter fraud took place in Michigan and Georgia , and critics on social media roundly mocked the error-filled legal documents .
Some wondered how any lawyer could submit a formal claim so rife with errors .
In the Michigan case , for example , Powell misspelled the word “ district ” in the heading as “ distrct.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ document that groupedseveralwordstogether .
In the Georgia lawsuit , Powell misspelled “ district ” twice more — as “ districct ” and “ distrcoict.
” 🚨NEW : Sidney Powell files another conspiracy theory lawsuit -- this time in Michigan .
The Kraken are still struggling with spelling , and now also with spacing .
pic.twitter.com/R9Nv8K5tbO — Marc E. Elias ( @ marceelias ) November 26 , 2020 Powell and Trump ’ s personal lawyer , Rudy Giuliani , have filed largely unsuccessful lawsuits intended to overturn the results of the presidential race in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joe Biden won in states where Giuliani and others have filed suits .
The Trump campaign appeared to disavow Powell on Sunday , saying that she was “ practicing law on her own.
” At that time , the campaign did not respond to HuffPost ’ s request for clarification regarding whether Powell had officially been fired .
Powell told CBS News on Sunday that she “ understood ” the campaign ’ s statement disavowing her .
She added that she would continue her efforts to contest the election results , which have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn , whom Trump pardoned Wednesday after Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI as part of the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election .

Sidney Powell, a former attorney for President Donald Trump's campaign, on Nov. 19. Tom Williams via Getty Images
Sidney Powell — a former lawyer for President Donald Trump’s campaign — filed typo-laden lawsuits alleging without evidence that voter fraud took place in Michigan and Georgia, and critics on social media roundly mocked the error-filled legal documents.
Some wondered how any lawyer could submit a formal claim so rife with errors.
In the Michigan case, for example, Powell misspelled the word “district” in the heading as “distrct.” She also dropped spaces throughout the document that groupedseveralwordstogether.
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In the Georgia lawsuit, Powell misspelled “district” twice more — as “districct” and “distrcoict.”
🚨NEW: Sidney Powell files another conspiracy theory lawsuit--this time in Michigan.
The Kraken are still struggling with spelling, and now also with spacing. pic.twitter.com/R9Nv8K5tbO — Marc E. Elias (@marceelias) November 26, 2020
Started trying to proofread the Sidney Powell complaint and I didn’t get very far. I wouldn’t recommend filing this version in court, Sod. https://t.co/bUnKg6jMNe pic.twitter.com/PlR4xNIimO — southpaw (@nycsouthpaw) November 26, 2020
Powell and Trump’s personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, have filed largely unsuccessful lawsuits intended to overturn the results of the presidential race in the weeks since Election Day. President-elect Joe Biden won in states where Giuliani and others have filed suits.
The Trump campaign appeared to disavow Powell on Sunday, saying that she was “practicing law on her own.” At that time, the campaign did not respond to HuffPost’s request for clarification regarding whether Powell had officially been fired.
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Trump earlier tweeted that Powell was a member of his campaign’s legal team.
Powell told CBS News on Sunday that she “understood” the campaign’s statement disavowing her. She added that she would continue her efforts to contest the election results, which have so far been unsuccessful.


thehuffingtonpost--2020-11-26--Donor In Trump's Election 'Fraud' Fight Sues To Snatch Back His $2.5 Million Contribution

A major contributor to a group backing President Donald Trump ’ s fight to overturn the presidential election sued to recover $ 2.5 million in donations after the campaign failed in several court cases and was unable to prove any fraud .
The lawsuit filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in the Southern District of Texas by North Carolina venture capitalist Fred Eshelman argued that the nonprofit group True the Vote promised to keep him informed of how his millions were being used in what was pitched as a strong case against alleged election fraud .
Instead , the suit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ responses , platitudes and empty promises of follow-up ” that never occurred .
He was kept in the dark when weak cases filed in Wisconsin , Michigan , Georgia and Pennsylvania were voluntarily withdrawn in a decision the investor claimed was made in “ concert with counsel for the Trump campaign , ” the suit said .
In the Wisconsin case , Republican powerhouse attorney James Bopp promised that “ evidence will be shortly forthcoming.
” But Bopp withdrew the case last week just hours before scheduled oral arguments without ever providing a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the infamous Citizens United case before the U.S. Supreme Court , which opened the floodgates of dark money into campaigns .
A fed-up Eshelman last week ordered True the Vote in an email to immediately wire back his contribution .
When the organization failed to comply , he filed the lawsuit .
Eshelman is a major Trump backer who has twice donated the maximum allowable individual contribution of $ 2,700 to Trump ’ s campaign , as well as a $ 100,000 contribution to the Trump Victory PAC , according to records .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vote , the only plaintiff named in the suit .
Trump has refused to concede the presidential election and continues to complain about massive voter fraud without any evidence to support his allegations .
He again claimed in remarks at the White House Thursday , “ There was massive fraud .
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A major contributor to a group backing President Donald Trump’s fight to overturn the presidential election sued to recover $2.5 million in donations after the campaign failed in several court cases and was unable to prove any fraud.
The lawsuit filed Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas by North Carolina venture capitalist Fred Eshelman argued that the nonprofit group True the Vote promised to keep him informed of how his millions were being used in what was pitched as a strong case against alleged election fraud. Instead, the suit alleged, he was fed “vague responses, platitudes and empty promises of follow-up” that never occurred.
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He was kept in the dark when weak cases filed in Wisconsin, Michigan, Georgia and Pennsylvania were voluntarily withdrawn in a decision the investor claimed was made in “concert with counsel for the Trump campaign,” the suit said.
In the Wisconsin case, Republican powerhouse attorney James Bopp promised that “evidence will be shortly forthcoming.” But Bopp withdrew the case last week just hours before scheduled oral arguments without ever providing a shred of evidence. Bopp won the the infamous Citizens United case before the U.S. Supreme Court, which opened the floodgates of dark money into campaigns.
A fed-up Eshelman last week ordered True the Vote in an email to immediately wire back his contribution. When the organization failed to comply, he filed the lawsuit.
Eshelman is a major Trump backer who has twice donated the maximum allowable individual contribution of $2,700 to Trump’s campaign, as well as a $100,000 contribution to the Trump Victory PAC, according to records.
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HuffPost could not immediately reach True the Vote, the only plaintiff named in the suit.