truepundit--2020-08-13--Chicago mayor claims riots and looting were a planned attack on the city

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the rioting and looting that occurred in her city Sunday night and Monday morning were the result of a coordinated and pre-planned attack , not organic protests of an officer-involved shooting , according to Time .
Businesses in downtown Chicago were damaged and looted for the second time in the past few months , and the situation got so out of control that the city raised the bridges leading into the area to limit access .
The violence was allegedly sparked by the non-fatal police shooting of 20-year-old Latrell Allen on Sunday afternoon .
Allen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possession of a concealed weapon , and reportedly shot at police first .
“ When people showed up on Michigan Avenue in the downtown area with U-Haul trucks and cargo vans , and sophisticated equipment used to cut metal , and the methods that were used , and how quickly it got spun up … that wasn ’ t any spontaneous reaction , ” Lightfoot told Time .
“ To be sure , there are people that did join in that were motivated by lots of different reasons , and certainly were motivated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come downtown .
But the core of what happened — that ’ s organized criminal activity .
… It was a planned attack.
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the rioting and looting that occurred in her city Sunday night and Monday morning were the result of a coordinated and pre-planned attack, not organic protests of an officer-involved shooting, according to Time.
Businesses in downtown Chicago were damaged and looted for the second time in the past few months, and the situation got so out of control that the city raised the bridges leading into the area to limit access.
The violence was allegedly sparked by the non-fatal police shooting of 20-year-old Latrell Allen on Sunday afternoon. Allen stands charged with first-degree attempted murder and possession of a concealed weapon, and reportedly shot at police first.
“When people showed up on Michigan Avenue in the downtown area with U-Haul trucks and cargo vans, and sophisticated equipment used to cut metal, and the methods that were used, and how quickly it got spun up … that wasn’t any spontaneous reaction,” Lightfoot told Time. “To be sure, there are people that did join in that were motivated by lots of different reasons, and certainly were motivated by social media posts encouraging people to come downtown. But the core of what happened — that’s organized criminal activity. … It was a planned attack.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-13--CHICAGO: Two Year Old Cancer Patient Misses Birthday Party After Rioters Loot Ronald McDonald House

A two-year-old cancer patient was unable to go home and celebrate his birthday due to the rioting and looting in Chicago that eventually targetted the Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children ’ s Hospital where he was staying .
According to WBBM , Owen Buell , who suffers from Stage 4 neuroblastoma , was slated to head back to his home in Joliet to “ cake and ice cream ” for his birthday .
Those plans were dashed as rioting and looting broke out in the city .
“ We were going to have cake and ice cream and do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and his grandma , ” said Owen ’ s mother , Valerie Mitchell .
“ We got a phone call from the nurse saying that none of the nurses could make it in for safety concerns and they didn ’ t want any families in the middle of that trying to walk into Lurie ’ s , ” Mitchell said .
Rioters and looters targeted the Ronald McDonald house early Monday morning .
Owen ’ s mother described how unsafe she felt for her child .
The unfortunate event on top of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heightened her stress .
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A two-year-old cancer patient was unable to go home and celebrate his birthday due to the rioting and looting in Chicago that eventually targetted the Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children’s Hospital where he was staying.
According to WBBM, Owen Buell, who suffers from Stage 4 neuroblastoma, was slated to head back to his home in Joliet to “cake and ice cream” for his birthday. Those plans were dashed as rioting and looting broke out in the city.
“We were going to have cake and ice cream and do some presents at home with his siblings and his grandma,” said Owen’s mother, Valerie Mitchell.
“We got a phone call from the nurse saying that none of the nurses could make it in for safety concerns and they didn’t want any families in the middle of that trying to walk into Lurie’s,” Mitchell said.
Rioters and looters targeted the Ronald McDonald house early Monday morning. Owen’s mother described how unsafe she felt for her child. The unfortunate event on top of his cancer and the global pandemic only further heightened her stress. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-13--Pennsylvania District Mandates White Supremacy Lessons for Kindergartners

Elementary school children returning to a wealthy Pennsylvania classroom in the fall will learn that sympathizing with police officers is racist .
Gladwyne Elementary School—located in Lower Merion School District , one of the richest in the nation—will require fourth and fifth graders to read Not My Idea : A Book About Whiteness , which claims that white people who relate to police officers or decline to watch the news are complicit in racism .
The curriculum also assigns A Kid ’ s Book About Racism to kindergarten and first graders .
The books are raising eyebrows among some parents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ focus .
Elana Yaron Fishbein , a mother of two boys and a doctor of social work , penned a letter to the district ’ s superintendent , board members , and the school ’ s principal demanding the school remove its new “ cultural proficiency ” curriculum .
“ The book teaches kids not only to defy parents but to hate themselves , ” Fishbein told the Washington Free Beacon .
“ To hate their parents also because they are white .
By default , are white , and they ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Elementary school children returning to a wealthy Pennsylvania classroom in the fall will learn that sympathizing with police officers is racist.
Gladwyne Elementary School—located in Lower Merion School District, one of the richest in the nation—will require fourth and fifth graders to read Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness, which claims that white people who relate to police officers or decline to watch the news are complicit in racism. The curriculum also assigns A Kid’s Book About Racism to kindergarten and first graders.
The books are raising eyebrows among some parents, who take issue with their political focus. Elana Yaron Fishbein, a mother of two boys and a doctor of social work, penned a letter to the district’s superintendent, board members, and the school’s principal demanding the school remove its new “cultural proficiency” curriculum.
“The book teaches kids not only to defy parents but to hate themselves,” Fishbein told the Washington Free Beacon. “To hate their parents also because they are white. By default, [the kids] are white, and they’re privileged, and they’re bad. [The school] is teaching this to little kids – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-13--Players Kneeling for Anthem Met with Boos Before MLS Game

There was a smattering of boos when players from FC Dallas and Nashville SC collectively took a knee during the national anthem before their MLS game on Wednesday night in Frisco , Texas .
Dallas defender Reggie Cannon said he was disgusted by the boos at Toyota Stadium when players and officials knelt to call attention to racial injustice .
He said teammate Ryan Hollingshead turned to him afterward and said he was sorry .
“ You can ’ t even have support from your own fans in your own stadium .
It ’ s baffling to me , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we try to give the best possible product on the field and these last six months have been absolute hell for us .
Absolute hell.
” Dallas and Nashville had not played a game since the season was suspended on March 12 because of the coronavirus .
While Major League Soccer ’ s other teams played in the MLS is Back tournament in Florida over the past month , Dallas and Nashville were forced to withdraw before the start because of positive COVID-19 tests among players from both teams .
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There was a smattering of boos when players from FC Dallas and Nashville SC collectively took a knee during the national anthem before their MLS game on Wednesday night in Frisco, Texas.
Dallas defender Reggie Cannon said he was disgusted by the boos at Toyota Stadium when players and officials knelt to call attention to racial injustice. He said teammate Ryan Hollingshead turned to him afterward and said he was sorry.
“You can’t even have support from your own fans in your own stadium. It’s baffling to me,” Cannon said. “As a team we try to give the best possible product on the field and these last six months have been absolute hell for us. Absolute hell.”
Dallas and Nashville had not played a game since the season was suspended on March 12 because of the coronavirus. While Major League Soccer’s other teams played in the MLS is Back tournament in Florida over the past month, Dallas and Nashville were forced to withdraw before the start because of positive COVID-19 tests among players from both teams. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-13--State Dept. ‘Guts’ Donald Trump’s Curbs on Fortune 500’s Visa Workers

The state department is allowing Fortune 500 companies to freely import H-1B visa workers for jobs needed by American voters , despite President Donald Trump ’ s June 22 Executive Order barring nearly all visa workers .
“ They have totally eviscerated the requirements ” of Trump ’ s E.O.
, said John Miano , a lawyer with the Immigration Reform Law Institute .
“ There is no doubt about it — whoever created this is thumbing their noses at President Trump , ” he said , adding , “ you can bet that the guys who did this are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an insult to the President of the United States , it is an insult to working men and women of the United States , ” said Kevin Lynn , the founder of U.S. Tech Workers .
There are less than 90 days to go in the election .
How can he persuade Americans he ’ s keeping any of this 2016 promises if he allows the State Department to nullify and gut the E.O .
he signed to protect Americans from ?
More than that — I think it is beginning to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voters .
He needs to call in Pompeo and talk to him about his job prospects because Pompeo does not seem to give a hoot about Americans ’ job prospects .
The exemptions are “ expansive , ” admitted Greg Siskind , a lawyer who is working to widen the pipelines of foreign doctors into U.S. hospital chains .
“ They are backing off … that could be good news for thousands of you guys , ” he told his clients .
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The state department is allowing Fortune 500 companies to freely import H-1B visa workers for jobs needed by American voters, despite President Donald Trump’s June 22 Executive Order barring nearly all visa workers.
“They have totally eviscerated the requirements” of Trump’s E.O., said John Miano, a lawyer with the Immigration Reform Law Institute. “There is no doubt about it — whoever created this is thumbing their noses at President Trump,” he said, adding, “you can bet that the guys who did this are voting for [Joe] Biden.”
‘This is an insult to the President of the United States, it is an insult to working men and women of the United States,” said Kevin Lynn, the founder of U.S. Tech Workers.
There are less than 90 days to go in the election. How can he persuade Americans he’s keeping any of this 2016 promises if he allows the State Department to nullify and gut the E.O. he signed to protect Americans from [outsourcing by Fortune 500 companies]? More than that — I think it is beginning to make Trump look stupid in front of the voters. He needs to call in Pompeo and talk to him about his job prospects because [Secretary of State Mike] Pompeo does not seem to give a hoot about Americans’ job prospects.
The exemptions are “expansive,” admitted Greg Siskind, a lawyer who is working to widen the pipelines of foreign doctors into U.S. hospital chains. “They are backing off … that could be good news for thousands of you guys,” he told his clients. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-13--Rep. Ilhan Omar beats back Democratic primary challenge in Minnesota

Rep. Ilhan Omar on Tuesday defeated her Democratic primary challenger , attorney Antone Melton-Meaux , who garnered attention for outraising @ @ @ @ @ the Associated Press projected .
The race has gotten attention in recent weeks : Melton-Meaux @ @ @ @ @ s first run for Congress in 2018 but criticized her for the number of votes @ @ @ @ @ “ She has been ineffective in Washington because she is divisive , and she ’ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Melton-Meaux told The Associated Press .
As a member of the four-woman progressive @ @ @ @ @ , Omar was elected as one of the first Muslim American women in Congress , @ @ @ @ @ , D-Mich .
Her outspoken criticism of President Trump and advocacy for far-left ideas have @ @ @ @ @ the attention surrounding the Somali born progressive lawmaker – and her Twitter feed – have @ @ @ @ @ Republicans and even some fellow Democrats .
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Rep. Ilhan Omar on Tuesday defeated her Democratic primary challenger, attorney Antone Melton-Meaux, who garnered attention for outraising her during the campaign, the Associated Press projected.
The race has gotten attention in recent weeks: Melton-Meaux said he supported Omar’s first run for Congress in 2018 but criticized her for the number of votes she’s missed.
“She has been ineffective in Washington because she is divisive, and she’s focused on her celebrity,” Melton-Meaux told The Associated Press.
As a member of the four-woman progressive “Squad” in Congress, Omar was elected as one of the first Muslim American women in Congress, along with Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich. Her outspoken criticism of President Trump and advocacy for far-left ideas have gained national attention, and the attention surrounding the Somali born progressive lawmaker – and her Twitter feed – have made her a target of Republicans and even some fellow Democrats. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-13--Georgia Store Suggests $20 Refundable Deposit For White Customers To Shop There

A vintage-clothing store in Savannah , Georgia , has come under fire for a promotion they posted on Facebook in which they stated they would require white customers to pay a $ 20 refundable deposit to book an appointment to browse the store while waiving the fee for people of color .
Civvies on Broughton wrote , “ As a mostly white staff with white ownership , we do not feel comfortable upholding a digital and financial barrier which could prevent BIPOC from shopping at our store at this time on top of the limitations already made by online booking.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The store , which sells ‘ new and recycled ’ clothing , told potential white patrons that they could decline to pay the deposit on the booking form and a manager would reach out to discuss other options .
Civvies went on to say , however , that they would not accept appointments with any white customers who are simply refusing to pay the fee because they believe it ’ s ‘ unethical , ’ ” The Daily Mail reported .
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A vintage-clothing store in Savannah, Georgia, has come under fire for a promotion they posted on Facebook in which they stated they would require white customers to pay a $20 refundable deposit to book an appointment to browse the store while waiving the fee for people of color.
Civvies on Broughton wrote, “As a mostly white staff with white ownership, we do not feel comfortable upholding a digital and financial barrier which could prevent BIPOC from shopping at our store at this time on top of the limitations already made by online booking.”
The store later apologized on Facebook.
“The store, which sells ‘new and recycled’ clothing, told potential white patrons that they could decline to pay the deposit on the booking form and a manager would reach out to discuss other options. Civvies went on to say, however, that they would not accept appointments with any white customers who are simply refusing to pay the fee because they believe it’s ‘unethical,’” The Daily Mail reported. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-13--Harris Ex Willie Brown Concerned She’ll Be ‘Second Banana’ (VIDEO)

Willie Brown , former San Francisco mayor and ex-boyfriend of Sen. Kamala Harris ( D. , Calif. ) , said @ @ @ @ @ Harris being “ second banana ” to Joe Biden .
“ I was fearful that @ @ @ @ @ Harris who has the potential to be president of this nation , if she ever @ @ @ @ @ second banana to a president , she may not be able to demonstrate those skills @ @ @ @ @ Fox Business .
“ That is what I was concerned about.
” He pointed out @ @ @ @ @ in 1988 was the only vice president in 70 years who “ moved from the @ @ @ @ @ president directly ” by winning a presidential election .
Shortly before Harris became Biden ’ @ @ @ @ @ wrote a column warning her not to take the job , although he had predicted @ @ @ @ @ ticket would be Biden and Harris .
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Willie Brown, former San Francisco mayor and ex-boyfriend of Sen. Kamala Harris (D., Calif.), said Wednesday he was concerned about Harris being “second banana” to Joe Biden.
“I was fearful that a talented person like Kamala Harris who has the potential to be president of this nation, if she ever got sidetracked by being the second banana to a president, she may not be able to demonstrate those skills,” Brown said on Fox Business. “That is what I was concerned about.”
He pointed out that George H. W. Bush in 1988 was the only vice president in 70 years who “moved from the job of vice president to president directly” by winning a presidential election. Shortly before Harris became Biden’s running mate, Brown wrote a column warning her not to take the job, although he had predicted last year that the Democratic ticket would be Biden and Harris. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-13--Sanctuary Los Angeles County Vows to Free Criminal Illegal Aliens into U.S.

Los Angeles County , California — a sanctuary jurisdiction — will not cooperate with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( @ @ @ @ @ to free all criminal illegal aliens into the United States .
The Los Angeles County @ @ @ @ @ already ceased most cooperation with ICE agents , freeing up to 100 illegal aliens every @ @ @ @ @ according to Homeland Security officials .
This week , Sheriff Alex Villanueva confirmed that Los @ @ @ @ @ only honor ICE detainers on criminal illegal aliens after agents have gotten a judicial warrant @ @ @ @ @ The maneuver allows Los Angeles County officials to absolve responsibility , even though ICE agents @ @ @ @ @ judicial warrants for suspected criminal illegal aliens and judges are not permitted to issue warrants @ @ @ @ @ – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Los Angeles County, California — a sanctuary jurisdiction — will not cooperate with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, vowing to free all criminal illegal aliens into the United States.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office had already ceased most cooperation with ICE agents, freeing up to 100 illegal aliens every day into the community, according to Homeland Security officials.
This week, Sheriff Alex Villanueva confirmed that Los Angeles County officials will now only honor ICE detainers on criminal illegal aliens after agents have gotten a judicial warrant signed by a judge.
The maneuver allows Los Angeles County officials to absolve responsibility, even though ICE agents are not required to obtain judicial warrants for suspected criminal illegal aliens and judges are not permitted to issue warrants for civil immigration violations. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-13--Cuomo Calls on NYPD to ‘Step up’ and Enforce Social Distancing Guidelines in Bars, Restaurants

New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo ( D ) is urging the New York City Police Department to crack down @ @ @ @ @ guidelines in bars and restaurants .
During a Monday call with reporters , Cuomo noted @ @ @ @ @ violations on Sunday night alone .
There were seven in the Bronx , one in @ @ @ @ @ , three in Queens , and six in Suffolk .
Cuomo called the violations a @ @ @ @ @ New York and encouraged the NYPD to assist in enforcing social distancing guidelines .
“ @ @ @ @ @ , we need the NYPD to step up .
I understand the sheriff ’ s @ @ @ @ @ ’ s good news but the sheriff ’ s office is relatively small – it @ @ @ @ @ .
NYPD is something like 35,000 people , ” Cuomo said .
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) is urging the New York City Police Department to crack down on violations of social distancing guidelines in bars and restaurants.
During a Monday call with reporters, Cuomo noted there were 19 social distancing violations on Sunday night alone. There were seven in the Bronx, one in Brooklyn, two in Manhattan, three in Queens, and six in Suffolk.
Cuomo called the violations a “serious issue” for New York and encouraged the NYPD to assist in enforcing social distancing guidelines.
“Again, New York City, we need the NYPD to step up. I understand the sheriff’s office is helpful and that’s good news but the sheriff’s office is relatively small – it’s like 150 people. NYPD is something like 35,000 people,” Cuomo said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-13--George Soros says there is an ‘international conspiracy’ working against him, calls Trump a ‘confide

George Soros says there is an ‘international conspiracy’ working against him, calls Trump a ‘confidence trickster’

Leftist billionaire George Soros called President Donald Trump a “ confidence trickster ” and addressed the accusations that he is @ @ @ @ @ conspiracy .
The infamous financier made the comments in an interview with La Repubblica , @ @ @ @ @ There are several strands of these conspiracies , ” said Soros .
“ One is @ @ @ @ @ foundation that actually covers most of the globe .
That fits the idea of what @ @ @ @ @ a Judeo-Bolshevik global conspiracy .
Now it ’ s just called a Jewish conspiracy , @ @ @ @ @ There is an actual , genuine international conspiracy against me , ” he claimed .
@ @ @ @ @ am challenging the same issues for an Open Society throughout the world , like discrimination @ @ @ @ @ regimes , I am not conspiring , I am openly bringing forward the mission of @ @ @ @ @ enemies learn from each other .
And they attack together using similar techniques.
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Leftist billionaire George Soros called President Donald Trump a “confidence trickster” and addressed the accusations that he is the center of a worldwide conspiracy.
The infamous financier made the comments in an interview with La Repubblica, an Italian publication.
“There are several strands of these conspiracies,” said Soros.
“One is that I have built a foundation that actually covers most of the globe. That fits the idea of what was at the time called a Judeo-Bolshevik global conspiracy. Now it’s just called a Jewish conspiracy,” he explained.
“There is an actual, genuine international conspiracy against me,” he claimed. “So, when I am challenging the same issues for an Open Society throughout the world, like discrimination, racial exclusion, totalitarian regimes, I am not conspiring, I am openly bringing forward the mission of my life. And my enemies learn from each other. And they attack together using similar techniques.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-13--George Soros: Trump ‘Fighting for His Life,’ Will Do ‘Anything to Stay in Power’

Left-wing billionaire George Soros declared in a Wednesday interview that President Donald Trump is “ fighting ” for his political @ @ @ @ @ will do “ anything to remain in power.
” “ Even in the United States @ @ @ @ @ Trump can be elected president and undermine democracy from within , ” Soros told the @ @ @ @ @ “ But in the U.S. you have a great tradition of checks and balances and @ @ @ @ @ all , you have the Constitution .
So I am confident that Trump will turn @ @ @ @ @ phenomenon , hopefully ending in November.
” Soros then proclaimed that President Trump remains “ @ @ @ @ @ “ he ’ s fighting for his life and he will do anything to stay @ @ @ @ @ not the first time Soros , a longtime Democrat donor who has poured billions into @ @ @ @ @ out at President Trump .
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Left-wing billionaire George Soros declared in a Wednesday interview that President Donald Trump is “fighting” for his political life and speculated the president will do “anything to remain in power.”
“Even in the United States, a confidence trickster like Trump can be elected president and undermine democracy from within,” Soros told the Italian newspaper La Repubblica. “But in the U.S. you have a great tradition of checks and balances and established rules. And above all, you have the Constitution. So I am confident that Trump will turn out to be a transitory phenomenon, hopefully ending in November.”
Soros then proclaimed that President Trump remains “very dangerous,” claiming “he’s fighting for his life and he will do anything to stay in power.”
This is not the first time Soros, a longtime Democrat donor who has poured billions into progressive causes, has lashed out at President Trump. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-13--American taxpayers footing NYC’s bill to house the homeless in boutique hotels

Since the novel coronavirus began desecrating through New York more than five months ago , Mayor Bill de Blasio ’ s administration has been filling the city ’ s high-priced hotels with people experiencing homelessness in a bid to ease the burden on the shelter system and to curb the spread of the pathogen – ensuring that individuals have their own room and space to socially distance .
But there is a growing divide between advocates who contend it ’ s the only practical answer – despite the exorbitant costs – and some locals who fear for their own safety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city and spread crime .
As it stands , at least 139 hotels are deemed home to people experiencing homelessness – a sharp rise from the estimated 40 hotels that were used in place of shelters prior to the outbreak of the global pandemic this year .
Around 13,000 individuals are believed to be living in such hotels across some of the five boroughs , with most of them transferred from various shelters .
There are approximately 700 hotels in the once-bustling New York City , and roughly 20 percent are now used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) will eventually bankrupt the city .
With more and more people fleeing the city because of the homeless problem and defunding the police where they don ’ t feel safe , the city will not have the funds to sustain this , ” Michael Fischer , President of the Central Park Civic Association , an advocacy group endeavoring to alert New Yorkers on the homelessness crisis , told Fox News .
“ And the crisis is only going to get worse.
” But it ’ s not only New Yorkers funding the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extend to all American taxpayers .
In April – as New York became the epicenter of the virus and there was no indication that hotel business would resume in the near future – a $ 78 million initial contract was inked to find hotels for people experiencing homelessness .
The Federal Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA ) agreed to foot at least 75 % of the costs of the rooms , with the associated expenses – such as moves , the staff , medical care , mental health and extra services – landing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taxpayers .
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Since the novel coronavirus began desecrating through New York more than five months ago, Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration has been filling the city’s high-priced hotels with people experiencing homelessness in a bid to ease the burden on the shelter system and to curb the spread of the pathogen – ensuring that individuals have their own room and space to socially distance.
But there is a growing divide between advocates who contend it’s the only practical answer – despite the exorbitant costs – and some locals who fear for their own safety and worry it will fiscally break the city and spread crime.
As it stands, at least 139 hotels are deemed home to people experiencing homelessness – a sharp rise from the estimated 40 hotels that were used in place of shelters prior to the outbreak of the global pandemic this year. Around 13,000 individuals are believed to be living in such hotels across some of the five boroughs, with most of them transferred from various shelters. There are approximately 700 hotels in the once-bustling New York City, and roughly 20 percent are now used as homeless shelters.
“(This) will eventually bankrupt the city. With more and more people fleeing the city because of the homeless problem and defunding the police where they don’t feel safe, the city will not have the funds to sustain this,” Michael Fischer, President of the Central Park Civic Association, an advocacy group endeavoring to alert New Yorkers on the homelessness crisis, told Fox News. “And the crisis is only going to get worse.”
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But it’s not only New Yorkers funding the homeless-in-hotels effort – the tab appears to extend to all American taxpayers.
In April – as New York became the epicenter of the virus and there was no indication that hotel business would resume in the near future – a $78 million initial contract was inked to find hotels for people experiencing homelessness. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) agreed to foot at least 75% of the costs of the rooms, with the associated expenses – such as moves, the staff, medical care, mental health and extra services – landing on the laps of the New York taxpayers. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-13--Senator Kennedy On Harris Becoming Biden’s VP Pick: She’s AOC ‘Without The Bartending Experience’ (V

Senator Kennedy On Harris Becoming Biden’s VP Pick: She’s AOC ‘Without The Bartending Experience’ (VIDEO)

Sen. John Kennedy ( R-LA ) warned voters on Wednesday that Sen. Kamala Harris ( D-CA ) , who was @ @ @ @ @ presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden ’ s running mate , is not the moderate @ @ @ @ @ she is .
“ Kamala is my colleague , so I want to congratulate her @ @ @ @ @ very personable , ” Kennedy said .
“ She ’ s very smart , she @ @ @ @ @ and she ’ s very liberal .
I think of Kamala , I would describe @ @ @ @ @ smarter and without the bartending experience .
She ’ ll be a very formidable candidate.
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Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) warned voters on Wednesday that Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA), who was selected this week to be presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s running mate, is not the moderate that the media claims that she is.
“Kamala is my colleague, so I want to congratulate her. I think she is very personable,” Kennedy said. “She’s very smart, she’s very aggressive, and she’s very liberal. I think of Kamala, I would describe her as Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez but smarter and without the bartending experience. She’ll be a very formidable candidate.”
When asked if he viewed Biden-Harris as a “moderating influence” on the direction of the party, Kennedy responded, “No.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-13--Jobless Claims Fall Below 1 Million for First Time in Pandemic

The number of laid-off workers applying for unemployment aid fell below 1 million last week for the first time since the pandemic intensified five months ago yet still remains at a high level .
The viral pandemic keeps forcing layoffs just as the expiration of a $ 600-a-week federal jobless benefit has deepened the hardships for many .
The Labor Department said applications fell to 963,000 , the second straight drop , from 1.2 million the previous week .
The decline suggests that layoffs are slowing , though last week ’ s figure still exceeds the pre-pandemic record of just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shutdowns that are meant to fight it and the reluctance or inability of many people to shop , travel or eat out are continuing to weaken the economy and force companies to cut staff .
Twenty-three states have paused or reversed their business re-openings .
In a hopeful sign , the rate of new confirmed viral cases has declined in the past couple of weeks , though it remains far above the rates that prevailed in May and June .
All told , fewer people are also continuing to receive state jobless aid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , from 16.1 million the previous week .
For months , the unemployed had also been receiving the $ 600 a week in federal jobless aid on top of their state benefit .
But the federal payment has expired , and negotiations in Congress to extend that benefit , likely at a lower level of payment , have collapsed in rancor .
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The number of laid-off workers applying for unemployment aid fell below 1 million last week for the first time since the pandemic intensified five months ago yet still remains at a high level. The viral pandemic keeps forcing layoffs just as the expiration of a $600-a-week federal jobless benefit has deepened the hardships for many.
The Labor Department said applications fell to 963,000, the second straight drop, from 1.2 million the previous week. The decline suggests that layoffs are slowing, though last week’s figure still exceeds the pre-pandemic record of just under 700,000.
The pandemic, the shutdowns that are meant to fight it and the reluctance or inability of many people to shop, travel or eat out are continuing to weaken the economy and force companies to cut staff. Twenty-three states have paused or reversed their business re-openings. In a hopeful sign, the rate of new confirmed viral cases has declined in the past couple of weeks, though it remains far above the rates that prevailed in May and June.
All told, fewer people are also continuing to receive state jobless aid. That figure dropped to 15.5 million, from 16.1 million the previous week.
For months, the unemployed had also been receiving the $600 a week in federal jobless aid on top of their state benefit. But the federal payment has expired, and negotiations in Congress to extend that benefit, likely at a lower level of payment, have collapsed in rancor. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-13--From “Corona-Totalitarianism” To The Invasion Of The “New Normals”

They ’ re here !
No , not the pod people from Invasion of the Body Snatchers .
We ’ re not being colonized by giant alien fruit .
I ’ m afraid it is a little more serious than that .
People ’ s minds are being taken over by a much more destructive and less otherworldly force… a force that transforms them overnight into aggressively paranoid , order-following , propaganda-parroting totalitarians .
You know the people I ’ m talking about .
Some of them are probably your friends and family , people you have known for years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rational , but who are now convinced that we need to radically alter the fabric of human society to protect ourselves from a virus that causes mild to moderate flu-like symptoms ( or absolutely no symptoms at all ) in over 95 % of those infected , and that over 99.6 % survive , which , it goes without saying , is totally insane .
I ’ ve been calling them “ corona-totalitarians , ” but I ’ m going to call them the “ New Normals ” from now on , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are systematically spreading .
At this point , I think it is important to do that , because , clearly , their ideological program has nothing to do with any actual virus , or any other actual public health threat .
As is glaringly obvious to anyone whose mind has not been taken over yet , the “ apocalyptic coronavirus pandemic ” was always just a Trojan horse , a means of introducing the “ New Normal , ” which they ’ ve been doing since the very beginning .
The official @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reached full intensity in early April .
Suddenly , references to the “ New Normal ” were everywhere , not only in the leading corporate media ( e.g.
, CNN , NPR , CNBC , The New York Times , The Guardian , The Atlantic , Forbes , et al . )
, the IMF and the World Bank Group , the WEF , UN , WHO , CDC ( and the list goes on ) , but also on the blogs of athletic organizations , global management consulting firms , charter school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

They’re here! No, not the pod people from Invasion of the Body Snatchers.
We’re not being colonized by giant alien fruit.
I’m afraid it is a little more serious than that.
People’s minds are being taken over by a much more destructive and less otherworldly force… a force that transforms them overnight into aggressively paranoid, order-following, propaganda-parroting totalitarians.
You know the people I’m talking about. Some of them are probably your friends and family, people you have known for years, and who had always seemed completely rational, but who are now convinced that we need to radically alter the fabric of human society to protect ourselves from a virus that causes mild to moderate flu-like symptoms (or absolutely no symptoms at all) in over 95% of those infected, and that over 99.6% survive, which, it goes without saying, is totally insane.
I’ve been calling them “corona-totalitarians,” but I’m going to call them the “New Normals” from now on, as that more accurately evokes the pathologized-totalitarian ideology they are systematically spreading. At this point, I think it is important to do that, because, clearly, their ideological program has nothing to do with any actual virus, or any other actual public health threat. As is glaringly obvious to anyone whose mind has not been taken over yet, the “apocalyptic coronavirus pandemic” was always just a Trojan horse, a means of introducing the “New Normal,” which they’ve been doing since the very beginning.
The official propaganda started in March, and it reached full intensity in early April. Suddenly, references to the “New Normal” were everywhere, not only in the leading corporate media (e.g., CNN, NPR, CNBC, The New York Times, The Guardian, The Atlantic, Forbes, et al.), the IMF and the World Bank Group, the WEF, UN, WHO, CDC (and the list goes on), but also on the blogs of athletic organizations, global management consulting firms, charter school websites, and random YouTube videos. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-13--‘Antifa Mayor’ Says of Rioters Attempting to Murder Cops: ‘I Understand Why They’re Angry’

Sarah Iannarone , the self-described “ antifa ” candidate running against Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler , refused to condemn the violent antifa rioters attacking officers and threatening innocent bystanders on the streets of Portland .
KGW Channel 8 Straight Talk host Laural Porter gave Iannarone , a member of the Democratic Socialists of America ( DSA ) , a softball question , asking her to condemn the violence without denouncing the protests that give birth to nightly riots .
Even so , she could not bring herself to condemn the violence .
Porter noted that Police Chief Chuck Lovell wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Black Lives Matter protesters but denouncing the violence .
The antifa candidate then did something astounding .
Even though Porter had distinguished between the protests and the riots , and asked Iannarone about the riots , the candidate added , “ But we need to understand these protests are an important part of a healthy democracy.
” Porter , incredulous , pressed again , “ But what about the criminal activity we ’ re seeing ?
Do you denounce that part of it ?
” “ I understand why they ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Sarah Iannarone, the self-described “antifa” candidate running against Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler, refused to condemn the violent antifa rioters attacking officers and threatening innocent bystanders on the streets of Portland. KGW Channel 8 Straight Talk host Laural Porter gave Iannarone, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), a softball question, asking her to condemn the violence without denouncing the protests that give birth to nightly riots. Even so, she could not bring herself to condemn the violence.
Porter noted that Police Chief Chuck Lovell wrote a New York Times op-ed expressing sympathy with Black Lives Matter protesters but denouncing the violence.
(…)
The antifa candidate then did something astounding. Even though Porter had distinguished between the protests and the riots, and asked Iannarone about the riots, the candidate added, “But we need to understand these protests are an important part of a healthy democracy.”
Porter, incredulous, pressed again, “But what about the criminal activity we’re seeing? Do you denounce that part of it?”
“I understand why they’re angry,” the antifa candidate replied. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-13--Trump Administration Inks $1.5 Billion Deal with Moderna for 100 Million Vaccine Doses

U.S. President Donald Trump ’ s administration entered into an agreement with American biotech company Moderna for 100 million doses @ @ @ @ @ , the White House and the drugmaker announced on Tuesday .
“ I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ have reached an agreement with Moderna to manufacture and deliver 100 million doses of their @ @ @ @ @ Trump told reporters .
“ The federal government will own these vaccine doses ; we @ @ @ @ @ “ We appreciate the confidence of the U.S. government in our mRNA vaccine platform and @ @ @ @ @ he declared .
Moderna ’ s vaccine is reportedly estimated to cost about $ 15 @ @ @ @ @ the company , the government will provide the vaccine to the U.S. public free of @ @ @ @ @ Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration entered into an agreement with American biotech company Moderna for 100 million doses of its experimental coronavirus vaccine, the White House and the drugmaker announced on Tuesday.
“I’m pleased to announce that we have reached an agreement with Moderna to manufacture and deliver 100 million doses of their coronavirus vaccine candidate,” Trump told reporters. “The federal government will own these vaccine doses; we’re buying them.”
Moderna Chief Executive Stéphane Bancel welcomed the deal in a statement issued Tuesday.
“We appreciate the confidence of the U.S. government in our mRNA vaccine platform and the continued support,” he declared.
Moderna’s vaccine is reportedly estimated to cost about $15 per dose.
According to the company, the government will provide the vaccine to the U.S. public free of charge. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-13--CDC Now Says Face Masks With Vents Or Valves Don’t Prevent Spread Of Coronavirus

First we were told face masks weren ’ t helpful in reducing the spread of the coronavirus because they would cause us to touch our face more and then spread the disease to others .
Then we were told to wear the masks to save lives and reopen the economy .
Now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns face masks with vents or valves don ’ t reduce the spread of the virus , as those additions that allow the user to breathe easier can deposit more “ expelled respiratory droplets that can reach others.
” In guidance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added a warning about face masks with exhalation valves or vents .
“ The purpose of masks is to keep respiratory droplets from reaching others to aid with source control .
However , masks with one-way valves or vents allow air to be exhaled through a hole in the material , which can result in expelled respiratory droplets that can reach others .
This type of mask does not prevent the person wearing the mask from transmitting COVID-19 to others .
Therefore , CDC does not recommend using masks for source control if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” the CDC warned ( emphasis original ) .
Even some N95 and KN95 masks contain valves or vents , meaning that just because they ’ re recognizable , doesn ’ t mean they ’ re safe .
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First we were told face masks weren’t helpful in reducing the spread of the coronavirus because they would cause us to touch our face more and then spread the disease to others. Then we were told to wear the masks to save lives and reopen the economy.
Now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns face masks with vents or valves don’t reduce the spread of the virus, as those additions that allow the user to breathe easier can deposit more “expelled respiratory droplets that can reach others.” In guidance updated late last week, the CDC added a warning about face masks with exhalation valves or vents.
“The purpose of masks is to keep respiratory droplets from reaching others to aid with source control. However, masks with one-way valves or vents allow air to be exhaled through a hole in the material, which can result in expelled respiratory droplets that can reach others. This type of mask does not prevent the person wearing the mask from transmitting COVID-19 to others. Therefore, CDC does not recommend using masks for source control if they have an exhalation valve or vent,” the CDC warned (emphasis original).
Even some N95 and KN95 masks contain valves or vents, meaning that just because they’re recognizable, doesn’t mean they’re safe. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-13--Kamala Harris Bagged Campaign Cash From Jeffrey Epstein’s Law Firm

Sen. Kamala Harris ’ s ( D-CA ) failed presidential campaign received contributions from a law firm used by deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein , according to July 2019 report .
The Associated Press reported : Kamala Harris bemoaned the influence of the powerful and connected elite last Tuesday when she called on top Justice Department officials to recuse themselves from any matter related to Jeffrey Epstein .
She said their former law firm ’ s work on behalf of the financier accused of sexual abuse “ calls into question the integrity of our legal system.
” Yet the same day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fundraiser for her presidential campaign that was hosted by six partners of that firm — Kirkland and Ellis , according to an invitation obtained by The Associated Press .
Harris , a California senator and Democratic presidential candidate , was one of several White House hopefuls to blast the handling of Epstein ’ s case in Florida a decade ago , when his lawyers negotiated a deal with federal prosecutors that allowed him to avoid the possibility of years in prison .
In 2008 , former Trump Labor Secretary Alex Acosta met with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as U.S. attorney in Miami and cut an agreement that let Epstein only serve 13 months in prison .
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Sen. Kamala Harris’s (D-CA) failed presidential campaign received contributions from a law firm used by deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, according to July 2019 report.
The Associated Press reported: Kamala Harris bemoaned the influence of the powerful and connected elite last Tuesday when she called on top Justice Department officials to recuse themselves from any matter related to Jeffrey Epstein. She said their former law firm’s work on behalf of the financier accused of sexual abuse “calls into question the integrity of our legal system.” Yet the same day, Harris’ husband headlined a Chicago fundraiser for her presidential campaign that was hosted by six partners of that firm — Kirkland and Ellis, according to an invitation obtained by The Associated Press.
[…]
Harris, a California senator and Democratic presidential candidate, was one of several White House hopefuls to blast the handling of Epstein’s case in Florida a decade ago, when his lawyers negotiated a deal with federal prosecutors that allowed him to avoid the possibility of years in prison.
In 2008, former Trump Labor Secretary Alex Acosta met with Kirkland and Ellis lawyers in his capacity as U.S. attorney in Miami and cut an agreement that let Epstein only serve 13 months in prison. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-13--UH-OH: Sanders Supporters Melt Down Over Harris Pick, Dems Admit Harris Wasn’t ‘First Choice’

Sen. Kamala Harris ( D-CA ) has been on the presumptive 2020 Democratic presidential ticket for less than 24 hours , but already cracks are beginning to emerge in the Democratic consensus , as progressives react to Joe Biden ’ s decidedly non-progressive running mate and top Democratic strategists admit Harris wasn ’ t Joe Biden ’ s first choice .
Fox News reports that supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders ( I-VT ) , who begrudgingly signed on to the Biden campaign are now concerned that Harris , who was , at one time , a law-and-order prosecutor in California @ @ @ @ @ @ @ progressive as other candidates Sanders could have selected .
Sanders , himself , was supportive of the selection , tweeting , “ Congratulations to @ KamalaHarris , who will make history as our next Vice President .
She understands what it takes to stand up for working people , fight for health care for all , and take down the most corrupt administration in history .
Let ’ s get to work and win.
” Brihanna Joy Gray , Sanders ’ former communications director , who has been skeptical of Biden since Sanders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wasn ’ t as rosy .
“ We are in the midst of the largest protest movement in American history , the subject of which is excessive policing , and the Democratic Party chose a ‘ top cop ’ and the author of the Joe Biden crime bill to save us from Trump .
The contempt for the base is , wow , ” Gray said on Twitter .
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Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) has been on the presumptive 2020 Democratic presidential ticket for less than 24 hours, but already cracks are beginning to emerge in the Democratic consensus, as progressives react to Joe Biden’s decidedly non-progressive running mate and top Democratic strategists admit Harris wasn’t Joe Biden’s first choice.
Fox News reports that supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), who begrudgingly signed on to the Biden campaign are now concerned that Harris, who was, at one time, a law-and-order prosecutor in California, won’t be nearly as progressive as other candidates Sanders could have selected.
Sanders, himself, was supportive of the selection, tweeting, “Congratulations to @KamalaHarris, who will make history as our next Vice President. She understands what it takes to stand up for working people, fight for health care for all, and take down the most corrupt administration in history. Let’s get to work and win.”
Brihanna Joy Gray, Sanders’ former communications director, who has been skeptical of Biden since Sanders exited the race back in April, wasn’t as rosy.
“We are in the midst of the largest protest movement in American history, the subject of which is excessive policing, and the Democratic Party chose a ‘top cop’ and the author of the Joe Biden crime bill to save us from Trump. The contempt for the base is, wow,” Gray said on Twitter. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-13--Kamala Harris Brings Gun Confiscation Support to Dem Presidential Ticket

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has done something unprecedented with his pick of Sen. Kamala Harris ( D. , Calif. ) as his running mate : put a candidate on the presidential ticket who publicly supports gun confiscation .
During her failed primary campaign , Harris was one of only a handful of candidates to explicitly advocate for the confiscation of what she estimated to be tens of millions of legally owned firearms .
“ We have to have a buyback program and I support a mandatory gun buyback program , ” she said during an October policy forum hosted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lives .
“ It ’ s got to be smart .
We ’ ve got to do it the right way but there are five million at least , some estimate as many as 10 million , and we ’ re going to have to have smart public policy that ’ s about taking those off the streets but doing it the right way.
” While Hillary Clinton advocated for a sales ban and even the reversal of the Supreme Court precedent overturning Washington , D.C. ’ s total ban on handgun ownership @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expressed support for any form of direct firearms confiscation .
And though Joe Biden has advocated for even more stringent gun-control policies than Clinton—including a ban on all guns without “ smart ” features—he told CNN ’ s Anderson Cooper last year there is “ no legal way ” to confiscate guns Americans already own .
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Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has done something unprecedented with his pick of Sen. Kamala Harris (D., Calif.) as his running mate: put a candidate on the presidential ticket who publicly supports gun confiscation.
During her failed primary campaign, Harris was one of only a handful of candidates to explicitly advocate for the confiscation of what she estimated to be tens of millions of legally owned firearms.
“We have to have a buyback program and I support a mandatory gun buyback program,” she said during an October policy forum hosted by the gun-control group March for Our Lives. “It’s got to be smart. We’ve got to do it the right way but there are five million [assault weapons] at least, some estimate as many as 10 million, and we’re going to have to have smart public policy that’s about taking those off the streets but doing it the right way.”
While Hillary Clinton advocated for a sales ban and even the reversal of the Supreme Court precedent overturning Washington, D.C.’s total ban on handgun ownership during her 2016 campaign, she never expressed support for any form of direct firearms confiscation. And though Joe Biden has advocated for even more stringent gun-control policies than Clinton—including a ban on all guns without “smart” features—he told CNN’s Anderson Cooper last year there is “no legal way” to confiscate guns Americans already own. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-13--Black Chicago residents send BLM protesters packing: ‘We’re not gonna have that…Stop antagonizing ou

Black Chicago residents send BLM protesters packing: ‘We’re not gonna have that…Stop antagonizing our police’ (VIDEO)

A protest Tuesday started over a Chicago police-involved shooting and ended when Englewood residents pushed back .
Expletives were dropped @ @ @ @ @ and shoving , which forced the protesters to retreat .
A caravan started on 64th @ @ @ @ @ the protesters eventually ended up in front of the 7th District police station , but @ @ @ @ @ long .
“ If you ain ’ t from Englewood , get the F*** out @ @ @ @ @ neighborhood resident Darryl Smith told protesters… .
“ A lot of people saying the looting @ @ @ @ @ We are tired of Englewood getting a black eye , those people were opportunist , @ @ @ @ @ says he ’ s not buying it and he and other Englewood residents had wanted @ @ @ @ @ Matter Chicago , Good Kids Mad City and other groups to leave .
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A protest Tuesday started over a Chicago police-involved shooting and ended when Englewood residents pushed back. Expletives were dropped, and there was pushing and shoving, which forced the protesters to retreat.
A caravan started on 64th and Cottage Grove, and the protesters eventually ended up in front of the 7th District police station, but it didn’t last long.
“If you ain’t from Englewood, get the F*** out of here,” longtime neighborhood resident Darryl Smith told protesters….
“A lot of people saying the looting started because of Englewood. We are tired of Englewood getting a black eye, those people were opportunist,” Smith said.
He says he’s not buying it and he and other Englewood residents had wanted the protesters from Black Lives Matter Chicago, Good Kids Mad City and other groups to leave. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-13--#SayHisName Trends After Media Refuse To Report On Alleged Murder Of 5-Year-Old Cannon Hinnant

Mainstream media outlets have yet to cover the brutal Sunday night execution of a five-year-old North Carolina boy named Cannon @ @ @ @ @ hands of 25-year-old Darius Sessoms , sparking the hashtag # SayHisName to trend on social @ @ @ @ @ The Daily Wire reported on Tuesday , Sessoms , who is black , allegedly walked @ @ @ @ @ who is white , and shot him in the head at point-blank range in front @ @ @ @ @ 7- and 8-year-old sisters .
Sessoms lives next-door to the victim ’ s father in @ @ @ @ @ CNN , NBC , CBS , ABC , and MSNBC , as of Thursday morning @ @ @ @ @ the attack .
Fox News has covered the tragic news .
Some have argued that @ @ @ @ @ because of the races of the victim and the alleged murderer .
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Mainstream media outlets have yet to cover the brutal Sunday night execution of a five-year-old North Carolina boy named Cannon Hinnant, allegedly at the hands of 25-year-old Darius Sessoms, sparking the hashtag #SayHisName to trend on social media Thursday morning.
As The Daily Wire reported on Tuesday, Sessoms, who is black, allegedly walked up to young Hinnant, who is white, and shot him in the head at point-blank range in front of the child’s 7- and 8-year-old sisters.
Say his name. 5 year old Cannon Hinnant was executed in cold blood while riding his bike. The accused killer is Darius Sessoms. He allegedly walked up to the boy and shot him dead in front of his sisters. Reverse the races and this is the only thing anyone talks about for a month pic.twitter.com/5V72YhAOlI — Matt Walsh (@MattWalshBlog) August 11, 2020
Sessoms lives next-door to the victim’s father in Wilson, North Carolina.
CNN, NBC, CBS, ABC, and MSNBC, as of Thursday morning, have yet to cover the attack. Fox News has covered the tragic news.
Some have argued that the lack of coverage is because of the races of the victim and the alleged murderer. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-13--Mayor de Blasio threatens laying off 22K NYC workers if the federal gov’t doesn’t bail him out — it’

Mayor de Blasio threatens laying off 22K NYC workers if the federal gov’t doesn’t bail him out — it’s ‘painfully real’

Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is doubling down on his warning that the city will need to @ @ @ @ @ 1 unless the federal government bails it out .
The embattled mayor told reporters Wednesday @ @ @ @ @ impending layoffs is “ painfully real.
” “ The overwhelming cost of local government is @ @ @ @ @ our money is into the people who provide services to New Yorkers , whether they @ @ @ @ @ health care workers , sanitation workers , educators , you name it , ” de @ @ @ @ @ Politico .
“ If you ’ re going to keep cutting and keep cutting , @ @ @ @ @ point reach personnel .
It ’ s just pure logic of budgets , and it @ @ @ @ @ .
I don ’ t like it one bit , and I want to avert @ @ @ @ @ So that 22,000 number is painfully real , ” he continued .
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Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is doubling down on his warning that the city will need to cut 22,000 workers on Oct. 1 unless the federal government bails it out.
The embattled mayor told reporters Wednesday that the massive number of impending layoffs is “painfully real.”
“The overwhelming cost of local government is personnel. Where we put our money is into the people who provide services to New Yorkers, whether they’re first responders, health care workers, sanitation workers, educators, you name it,” de Blasio said, according to Politico.
“If you’re going to keep cutting and keep cutting, it has to at some point reach personnel. It’s just pure logic of budgets, and it’s very sad logic. I don’t like it one bit, and I want to avert this at all costs. So that 22,000 number is painfully real,” he continued. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-13--Pro-Life Leaders Say Biden-Harris ‘Most Pro-Abortion Presidential Ticket in History’

Joe Biden ’ s choice of Sen. Kamala Harris ( D-CA ) as his running mate makes the 2020 Democrat @ @ @ @ @ presidential ticket in history , ” American pro-life leaders say .
Harris brings with her @ @ @ @ @ demand ” position and close ties with abortion industry giant Planned Parenthood .
It was @ @ @ @ @ attorney general , directed her office to lead the raid on Center for Medical Progress @ @ @ @ @ David Daleiden after CMP released undercover videos exposing Planned Parenthood ’ s fetal tissue sales @ @ @ @ @ ’ s office that collaborated with Planned Parenthood to produce legislation that would criminalize the @ @ @ @ @ and distributing recordings of private communications with abortion providers in California .
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Joe Biden’s choice of Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) as his running mate makes the 2020 Democrat ticket the “most pro-abortion presidential ticket in history,” American pro-life leaders say.
Harris brings with her an extreme “abortion on demand” position and close ties with abortion industry giant Planned Parenthood.
It was Harris who, as California attorney general, directed her office to lead the raid on Center for Medical Progress (CMP) project lead David Daleiden after CMP released undercover videos exposing Planned Parenthood’s fetal tissue sales practices.
It’s a bad joke for @KamalaHarris to say she’s running for “truth, justice, decency, equality, freedom, democracy” when she weaponized the powers of law enforcement to attack my 1st Amendment civil rights as a citizen journalist at the bidding of her @PPact donors and backers. https://t.co/ohzYKi2zxU — David Daleiden (@daviddaleiden) January 21, 2019
It was Harris’s office that collaborated with Planned Parenthood to produce legislation that would criminalize the CMP undercover journalists for publishing and distributing recordings of private communications with abortion providers in California. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-13--EXCLUSIVE: Jeffrey Epstein’s Partner Finds Hundreds of Millions in Bank Accounts from Money Laundere

EXCLUSIVE: Jeffrey Epstein’s Partner Finds Hundreds of Millions in Bank Accounts from Money Laundered By Epstein & Ghislaine Maxwell — Hiding Right Under the Feds’ Noses

Jeffrey Epstein was worth far , far , far more than what the Justice Department claims and hundreds of millions @ @ @ @ @ was derived from rampant money laundering with the help of Ghislaine Maxwell , according to @ @ @ @ @ Thomas Paine Podcast with Epstein ’ s business partner .
Listen above .
The Justice @ @ @ @ @ estate is worth $ 500 million .
But the top Epstein insider told Paine that @ @ @ @ @ Epstein was worth much more .
And why haven ’ t the Feds grabbed those @ @ @ @ @ Steven Hoffenberg spills more beans about the crime duo of Epstein and Maxwell and how @ @ @ @ @ cash has been hidden .
How much is Epstein ’ s estate worth ?
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Jeffrey Epstein was worth far, far, far more than what the Justice Department claims and hundreds of millions more of that net wealth was derived from rampant money laundering with the help of Ghislaine Maxwell, according to an exclusive interview on the Thomas Paine Podcast with Epstein’s business partner. Listen above.
The Justice Department claims Epstein’s estate is worth $500 million. But the top Epstein insider told Paine that amount is chicken scratch — Epstein was worth much more. And why haven’t the Feds grabbed those funds for the victims? Steven Hoffenberg spills more beans about the crime duo of Epstein and Maxwell and how hundreds of millions in illicit cash has been hidden. How much is Epstein’s estate worth? Listen above.
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truepundit--2020-08-14--LISTEN: PAINE in the Morning — News Scoops & Analysis for Friday 8.14.20

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Black Chicago residents send BLM protesters packing : ‘ We ’ re not gon na have that…Stop antagonizing our police ’ ( VIDEO ) – A protest Tuesday started over a Chicago police-involved shooting and ended when Englewood residents pushed back .
Expletives were dropped , and there was pushing and shoving , which forced the protesters to retreat .
A caravan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the protesters eventually ended up in front of the 7th District police station , but it didn ’ t last long .
– READ MORE # SayHisName Trends After Media Refuse To Report On Alleged Murder Of 5-Year-Old Cannon Hinnant – Mainstream media outlets have yet to cover the brutal Sunday night execution of a five-year-old North Carolina boy named Cannon Hinnant , allegedly at the hands of 25-year-old Darius Sessoms , sparking the hashtag # SayHisName to trend on social media Thursday morning .
As The Daily Wire reported on Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allegedly walked up to young Hinnant , who is white , and shot him in the head at point-blank range in front of the child ’ s 7- and 8-year-old sisters .
– READ MORE Shootings Up 76 Percent 2020 vs. 2019 in Bill de Blasio ’ s NYC – Shootings are up 76 percent in Mayor Bill de Blasio ’ s ( D ) New York City , the Wall Street Journal reports .
According to WSJ , the 76 percent increase manifests when comparing number of shootings January 1 , 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the number that occurred during that same period the year prior .
– READ MORE Pennsylvania District Mandates White Supremacy Lessons for Kindergartners – Elementary school children returning to a wealthy Pennsylvania classroom in the fall will learn that sympathizing with police officers is racist .
Gladwyne Elementary School—located in Lower Merion School District , one of the richest in the nation—will require fourth and fifth graders to read Not My Idea : A Book About Whiteness , which claims that white people who relate to police officers or decline to watch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The curriculum also assigns A Kid ’ s Book About Racism to kindergarten and first graders .
– READ MORE Cuomo Calls on NYPD to ‘ Step up ’ and Enforce Social Distancing Guidelines in Bars , Restaurants – New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo ( D ) is urging the New York City Police Department to crack down on violations of social distancing guidelines in bars and restaurants .
During a Monday call with reporters , Cuomo noted there were 19 social distancing violations on Sunday night alone .
There were seven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , two in Manhattan , three in Queens , and six in Suffolk .
– READ MORE CDC Now Says Face Masks With Vents Or Valves Don ’ t Prevent Spread Of Coronavirus –First we were told face masks weren ’ t helpful in reducing the spread of the coronavirus because they would cause us to touch our face more and then spread the disease to others .
Then we were told to wear the masks to save lives and reopen the economy .
Now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t reduce the spread of the virus , as those additions that allow the user to breathe easier can deposit more “ expelled respiratory droplets that can reach others.
” In guidance updated late last week , the CDC added a warning about face masks with exhalation valves or vents .
– READ MORE American taxpayers footing NYC ’ s bill to house the homeless in boutique hotels – Since the novel coronavirus began desecrating through New York more than five months ago , Mayor Bill de Blasio ’ s administration has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hotels with people experiencing homelessness in a bid to ease the burden on the shelter system and to curb the spread of the pathogen – ensuring that individuals have their own room and space to socially distance .
But there is a growing divide between advocates who contend it ’ s the only practical answer – despite the exorbitant costs – and some locals who fear for their own safety and worry it will fiscally break the city and spread crime .
– READ MORE Florida Sheriff ’ s Office Bans Employees From @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) and public health experts are encouraging Americans to wear face coverings in public to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 .
However , employees of the Marion County Sheriff ’ s Office are no longer allowed to wear masks while on the job , according to new a new policy unveiled on Tuesday .
– READ MORE 1984 Interview Explains the ‘ Ideological Subversion ’ of America – “ Maybe we ’ ll wake up and this will all be a bad dream.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ sentiment of many these days .
Our world seemingly changed overnight and many of us just long to go back to the piddly struggle of getting up every day to drive to work .
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Black Chicago residents send BLM protesters packing: ‘We’re not gonna have that…Stop antagonizing our police’ (VIDEO) – A protest Tuesday started over a Chicago police-involved shooting and ended when Englewood residents pushed back. Expletives were dropped, and there was pushing and shoving, which forced the protesters to retreat.
A caravan started on 64th and Cottage Grove, and the protesters eventually ended up in front of the 7th District police station, but it didn’t last long. – READ MORE
#SayHisName Trends After Media Refuse To Report On Alleged Murder Of 5-Year-Old Cannon Hinnant – Mainstream media outlets have yet to cover the brutal Sunday night execution of a five-year-old North Carolina boy named Cannon Hinnant, allegedly at the hands of 25-year-old Darius Sessoms, sparking the hashtag #SayHisName to trend on social media Thursday morning.
As The Daily Wire reported on Tuesday, Sessoms, who is black, allegedly walked up to young Hinnant, who is white, and shot him in the head at point-blank range in front of the child’s 7- and 8-year-old sisters. – READ MORE
Shootings Up 76 Percent 2020 vs. 2019 in Bill de Blasio’s NYC – Shootings are up 76 percent in Mayor Bill de Blasio’s (D) New York City, the Wall Street Journal reports.
According to WSJ, the 76 percent increase manifests when comparing number of shootings January 1, 2020, through August 2, 2020, with the number that occurred during that same period the year prior. – READ MORE
Pennsylvania District Mandates White Supremacy Lessons for Kindergartners – Elementary school children returning to a wealthy Pennsylvania classroom in the fall will learn that sympathizing with police officers is racist.
Gladwyne Elementary School—located in Lower Merion School District, one of the richest in the nation—will require fourth and fifth graders to read Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness, which claims that white people who relate to police officers or decline to watch the news are complicit in racism. The curriculum also assigns A Kid’s Book About Racism to kindergarten and first graders. – READ MORE
Cuomo Calls on NYPD to ‘Step up’ and Enforce Social Distancing Guidelines in Bars, Restaurants – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) is urging the New York City Police Department to crack down on violations of social distancing guidelines in bars and restaurants.
During a Monday call with reporters, Cuomo noted there were 19 social distancing violations on Sunday night alone. There were seven in the Bronx, one in Brooklyn, two in Manhattan, three in Queens, and six in Suffolk. – READ MORE
CDC Now Says Face Masks With Vents Or Valves Don’t Prevent Spread Of Coronavirus –First we were told face masks weren’t helpful in reducing the spread of the coronavirus because they would cause us to touch our face more and then spread the disease to others. Then we were told to wear the masks to save lives and reopen the economy.
Now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns face masks with vents or valves don’t reduce the spread of the virus, as those additions that allow the user to breathe easier can deposit more “expelled respiratory droplets that can reach others.” In guidance updated late last week, the CDC added a warning about face masks with exhalation valves or vents. – READ MORE
American taxpayers footing NYC’s bill to house the homeless in boutique hotels – Since the novel coronavirus began desecrating through New York more than five months ago, Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration has been filling the city’s high-priced hotels with people experiencing homelessness in a bid to ease the burden on the shelter system and to curb the spread of the pathogen – ensuring that individuals have their own room and space to socially distance.
But there is a growing divide between advocates who contend it’s the only practical answer – despite the exorbitant costs – and some locals who fear for their own safety and worry it will fiscally break the city and spread crime. – READ MORE
Florida Sheriff’s Office Bans Employees From Wearing Face Masks While on Duty – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health experts are encouraging Americans to wear face coverings in public to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
However, employees of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office are no longer allowed to wear masks while on the job, according to new a new policy unveiled on Tuesday. – READ MORE
1984 Interview Explains the ‘Ideological Subversion’ of America – “Maybe we’ll wake up and this will all be a bad dream.”
I think that’s the sentiment of many these days. Our world seemingly changed overnight and many of us just long to go back to the piddly struggle of getting up every day to drive to work. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-14--Durham probe: Ex-FBI lawyer to plead guilty in first criminal case arising from review, sources say

Former FBI lawyer Kevin Clinesmith will plead guilty to making a false statement in the first criminal case arising from U.S. Attorney John Durham ’ s review of the investigation into links between Russia and the 2016 Trump campaign , two sources close to the matter tell Fox News .
Clinesmith was referred for potential prosecution by the Justice Department ’ s inspector general ’ s office , which conducted its own review of the Russia investigation .
Specifically , the inspector general accused Clinesmith , though not by name , of altering an email about former Trump campaign adviser @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ not a source ” for another government agency .
Page has said he was a source for the CIA .
The DOJ relied on that assertion as it submitted a third and final renewal application in 2017 to eavesdrop on Page under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act .
Clinesmith is being charged in federal court in Washington and is expected to plead guilty to one count of making a false statement , his attorney Justin Shur told The Associated Press .
Durham was appointed by Attorney General Bill Barr last year to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s original Russia probe , shortly after former Special Counsel Robert Mueller completed his years-long investigation into whether his campaign colluded with the Russians to influence the 2016 presidential election .
Durham ’ s timeline was focused on July 2016 , when the FBI ’ s original Russia probe began , through the appointment of Mueller in May 2017 .
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Former FBI lawyer Kevin Clinesmith will plead guilty to making a false statement in the first criminal case arising from U.S. Attorney John Durham’s review of the investigation into links between Russia and the 2016 Trump campaign, two sources close to the matter tell Fox News.
Clinesmith was referred for potential prosecution by the Justice Department’s inspector general’s office, which conducted its own review of the Russia investigation. Specifically, the inspector general accused Clinesmith, though not by name, of altering an email about former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page to say that he was “not a source” for another government agency. Page has said he was a source for the CIA. The DOJ relied on that assertion as it submitted a third and final renewal application in 2017 to eavesdrop on Page under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
Clinesmith is being charged in federal court in Washington and is expected to plead guilty to one count of making a false statement, his attorney Justin Shur told The Associated Press.
Durham was appointed by Attorney General Bill Barr last year to investigate the origins of the FBI’s original Russia probe, shortly after former Special Counsel Robert Mueller completed his years-long investigation into whether his campaign colluded with the Russians to influence the 2016 presidential election.
Durham’s timeline was focused on July 2016, when the FBI’s original Russia probe began, through the appointment of Mueller in May 2017. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-08-14--EXCLUSIVE: INTEL Insiders Question Whether Air Force Helicopter, Pilot Hit by Gunfire Was a ‘Warning

EXCLUSIVE: INTEL Insiders Question Whether Air Force Helicopter, Pilot Hit by Gunfire Was a ‘Warning Shot’ to President Trump

Intel insiders are debating , per revelations on the Thomas Paine Podcast , whether the recent shots fired at an @ @ @ @ @ “ warning shot ” to President Trump who has been embroiled in a private battle @ @ @ @ @ in the Dept .
of Defense and Mark Esper , the secretary of defense .
@ @ @ @ @ to the 1st Helicopter Squadron , which supports the movement of President Trump and senior @ @ @ @ @ Joint Base Andrews , where Air Force One is also based .
Listen above .
@ @ @ @ @ assigned to Andrews just outside of Washington , D.C. , was forced to make an @ @ @ @ @ member of the crew was hospitalized .
The FBI is investigationg but insiders tell Paine @ @ @ @ @ FBI ’ s chances of finding the shooter ( s ) .
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Intel insiders are debating, per revelations on the Thomas Paine Podcast, whether the recent shots fired at an Air Force helicopter was a “warning shot” to President Trump who has been embroiled in a private battle with military generals and officials in the Dept. of Defense and Mark Esper, the secretary of defense. The Huey helicopter is assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron, which supports the movement of President Trump and senior government officials to and from Joint Base Andrews, where Air Force One is also based. Listen above.
The UH-1N Huey helicopter, assigned to Andrews just outside of Washington, D.C., was forced to make an emergency landingin Virginia. One member of the crew was hospitalized. The FBI is investigationg but insiders tell Paine the real scoop on the FBI’s chances of finding the shooter(s).
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truepundit--2020-08-16--Syracuse U. Will Punish ‘Bystanders’ to Racial Incidents

An administrator at Syracuse University announced the adoption of a new policy that will impose sanctions on those that merely witness a racial incident on campus .
Earlier this year , a conservative student was forced to leave Syracuse after she claimed officials failed to protect her from threats of violence that were made by students in response to her activism .
According to a report by Campus Reform , students at Syracuse University may face sanctions for simply witnessing an act of racism on campus .
In a press release , Syracuse ’ s Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is drastically increasing sanctions for “ bias-motivated ” conduct .
The new policy states that both “ bystanders ” and “ accomplices ” will be punished .
“ The Code of Student Conduct has been revised , based on your input , to state that violations of the code that are bias-motivated—including conduct motivated by racism—will be punished more severely , ” Alford wrote .
“ The University also revised the code to make clear when bystanders and accomplices can be held accountable .
The code will be prepared and distributed for students @ @ @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

An administrator at Syracuse University announced the adoption of a new policy that will impose sanctions on those that merely witness a racial incident on campus. Earlier this year, a conservative student was forced to leave Syracuse after she claimed officials failed to protect her from threats of violence that were made by students in response to her activism.
According to a report by Campus Reform, students at Syracuse University may face sanctions for simply witnessing an act of racism on campus.
In a press release, Syracuse’s Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Keith A. Alford announced that the university is drastically increasing sanctions for “bias-motivated” conduct. The new policy states that both “bystanders” and “accomplices” will be punished.
“The Code of Student Conduct has been revised, based on your input, to state that violations of the code that are bias-motivated—including conduct motivated by racism—will be punished more severely,” Alford wrote. “The University also revised the code to make clear when bystanders and accomplices can be held accountable. The code will be prepared and distributed for students to sign in the fall.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--Chicago Mayor Lightfoot: ‘Vast Majority’ of Protests ‘Have Been Peaceful’

Sunday on CBS ’ s “ Face the Nation , ” Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot called the “ vast majority ” of protests in her city “ peaceful.
” On Saturday , 17 officers were injured , and 24 people were arrested after protests turned violent in Chicago .
Lightfoot said , “ Unfortunately , what we ’ ve seen in cities all across the country , not just Chicago , is a continuing wave of protests .
The vast majority of these have been peaceful .
But what we ’ ve also seen is people who have embedded themselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come for a fight .
What happened yesterday was really over very quickly because our police department has resolved to make sure we protect peaceful protests , but we ’ re absolutely not going to tolerate people who come to these protests looking for a fight , and are intending to injury our police officers and injury innocent people who just come to express their First Amendment rights .
That is a very different thing than what than what happened yesterday .
Last Sunday was absolutely a planned attack .
It is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high-end robbery tools.
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Sunday on CBS’s “Face the Nation,” Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot called the “vast majority” of protests in her city “peaceful.”
On Saturday, 17 officers were injured, and 24 people were arrested after protests turned violent in Chicago.
Lightfoot said, “Unfortunately, what we’ve seen in cities all across the country, not just Chicago, is a continuing wave of protests. The vast majority of these have been peaceful. But what we’ve also seen is people who have embedded themselves in these seemingly peaceful protests and have come for a fight. What happened yesterday was really over very quickly because our police department has resolved to make sure we protect peaceful protests, but we’re absolutely not going to tolerate people who come to these protests looking for a fight, and are intending to injury our police officers and injury innocent people who just come to express their First Amendment rights. That is a very different thing than what than what happened yesterday. Last Sunday was absolutely a planned attack. It is not spontaneous when you bring U-Haul trucks and high-end robbery tools.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--California Suffers 2nd Day of Blackouts as Wind, Solar Power Falter

California suffered a second day of rolling electricity blackouts on Saturday evening as the state ’ s power grid struggled to deal with a heat wave that caused a surge in consumer demand .
There was widespread public confusion , as the state ’ s electricity grid operator had said earlier in the day that no blackouts would be necessary .
Bay Area public radio station KQED reported : The California Independent System Operator , the agency that manages the state ’ s complex power grid , had expressed optimism as late as 4:30 p.m. that no emergency declaration would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — formally known as a Stage 3 System Emergency — had prompted and other major utilities to conduct rotating blackouts in their service areas .
The rolling outages were the first imposed in the state since the electricity deregulation crisis of 2001 .
In the Bay Area , the most extensive Friday night outages took place in the North Bay .
PG & E said those outages affected about 220,000 customers .
Saturday night ’ s Stage 3 emergency occurred as most of California endured a second straight day of triple-digit temperatures .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ drove consumption levels nearly as high as they had been on Friday .
Critics suggested that the blackouts should not have been necessary , since the state had contracted to buy more power than was demanded on Friday and Saturday .
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California suffered a second day of rolling electricity blackouts on Saturday evening as the state’s power grid struggled to deal with a heat wave that caused a surge in consumer demand.
There was widespread public confusion, as the state’s electricity grid operator had said earlier in the day that no blackouts would be necessary.
At 4:21 pm California’s electric grid operator said “no emergencies planned” At 7:51 pm it said “Stage 3 Emergency” & rolling blackouts! Why? Too little nat gas (lost 470-MW plant) & too much unreliable wind (loss of 1,000-MW) The climate crusade is putting lives at risk pic.twitter.com/FPbZsPLlHi — Mike Shellenberger (@ShellenbergerMD) August 16, 2020
Bay Area public radio station KQED reported: The California Independent System Operator, the agency that manages the state’s complex power grid, had expressed optimism as late as 4:30 p.m. that no emergency declaration would be necessary.
An emergency Friday night — formally known as a Stage 3 System Emergency — had prompted [Pacific Gas & Electric] and other major utilities to conduct rotating blackouts in their service areas. The rolling outages were the first imposed in the state since the electricity deregulation crisis of 2001.
In the Bay Area, the most extensive Friday night outages took place in the North Bay. PG&E said those outages affected about 220,000 customers.
Saturday night’s Stage 3 emergency occurred as most of California endured a second straight day of triple-digit temperatures. The demand for air-conditioning across the state drove consumption levels nearly as high as they had been on Friday.
Critics suggested that the blackouts should not have been necessary, since the state had contracted to buy more power than was demanded on Friday and Saturday. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--Yale Discriminates Against Asian, White Applicants, Justice Department Says

The Department of Justice has concluded that Yale University unlawfully discriminates against Asian and white applicants in its admissions process .
Eric Dreiband , the assistant attorney general for the DOJ ’ s civil rights division , wrote in a letter Thursday that a federal probe showed race was a “ predominate criteria ” that dictated many admissions decisions at Yale .
The department warned that it could sue the university if it continues to use race in admissions for the upcoming year .
The government ’ s inquiry , which began in 2018 and is based on Yale ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and white applicants are significantly less likely to be admitted than students from “ preferred racial groups ” with similar qualifications .
“ Yale ’ s race discrimination imposes undue and unlawful penalties on racially-disfavored applicants , including in particular Asian American and White applicants , ” Dreiband wrote .
“ For the great majority of applicants , Asian American and White applicants have only one-tenth to one-fourth of the likelihood of admission as African American applicants with comparable academic credentials.
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The Department of Justice has concluded that Yale University unlawfully discriminates against Asian and white applicants in its admissions process.
Eric Dreiband, the assistant attorney general for the DOJ’s civil rights division, wrote in a letter Thursday that a federal probe showed race was a “predominate criteria” that dictated many admissions decisions at Yale. The department warned that it could sue the university if it continues to use race in admissions for the upcoming year.
The government’s inquiry, which began in 2018 and is based on Yale’s own data, shows that Asian and white applicants are significantly less likely to be admitted than students from “preferred racial groups” with similar qualifications.
“Yale’s race discrimination imposes undue and unlawful penalties on racially-disfavored applicants, including in particular Asian American and White applicants,” Dreiband wrote. “For the great majority of applicants, Asian American and White applicants have only one-tenth to one-fourth of the likelihood of admission as African American applicants with comparable academic credentials.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--Yale Prof: Hydroxychloroquine Haters Spewing ‘Misleading And Toxic Disinformation’

Yale epidemiology professor Harvey Risch has hit back against critics who say he ’ s been the subject of personal attacks over his insistence that hydroxychloroquine is highly effective in treating COVID-19 if administered early in the disease ’ s progression .
In a Washington Examiner Op-Ed , Risch writes that the pushback against his advocacy for the drug has been “ furious.
” Dr. Anthony Fauci has implied that I am incompetent , notwithstanding my hundreds of highly regarded , methodologically relevant publications in peer-reviewed scientific literature .
A group of my Yale colleagues has publicly intimated that I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dangerous hoax and conspiracy theory .
I have been attacked in news articles by journalists who , ignorant of the full picture , have spun hit pieces from cherry-picked sources .
-Harvey Risch Risch says the personal attacks are a “ dangerous distraction from the real issue of hydroxychloroquine ’ s effectiveness , which is solidly grounded in both substantial evidence and appropriate medical decision-making logic.
” He adds that there a no studies – published or in pre-print – which disprove his theory that HCQ should be used on high-risk outpatients , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , whether by Faucci , the FDA , or anyone else , are without foundation .
They constitute misleading and toxic disinformation.
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Yale epidemiology professor Harvey Risch has hit back against critics who say he’s been the subject of personal attacks over his insistence that hydroxychloroquine is highly effective in treating COVID-19 if administered early in the disease’s progression.
In a Washington Examiner Op-Ed, Risch writes that the pushback against his advocacy for the drug has been “furious.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci has implied that I am incompetent, notwithstanding my hundreds of highly regarded, methodologically relevant publications in peer-reviewed scientific literature. A group of my Yale colleagues has publicly intimated that I am a zealot who is perpetrating a dangerous hoax and conspiracy theory. I have been attacked in news articles by journalists who, ignorant of the full picture, have spun hit pieces from cherry-picked sources. -Harvey Risch
Risch says the personal attacks are a “dangerous distraction from the real issue of hydroxychloroquine’s effectiveness, which is solidly grounded in both substantial evidence and appropriate medical decision-making logic.”
He adds that there a no studies – published or in pre-print – which disprove his theory that HCQ should be used on high-risk outpatients, and that “assertions to the contrary, whether by Faucci, the FDA, or anyone else, are without foundation. They constitute misleading and toxic disinformation.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--VIDEO: Illinois kids’ lemonade stand robbed at gunpoint, then cops and community rally around the bo

VIDEO: Illinois kids’ lemonade stand robbed at gunpoint, then cops and community rally around the boys

In a shocking video , a lemonade stand operated by two young boys in Illinois was robbed at gunpoint .
The children were selling lemonade in the East Bluff section of Peoria last Friday afternoon when two “ older kids ” walked up , one armed with a gun , and snatched the boys ’ cash drawer , according to the Peoria Journal Star .
Surveillance video from a neighbor caught the armed robbery of the lemonade stand at 4:52 p.m. last Friday .
The suspects reportedly stole about $ 30 before running off .
Peoria police spokeswoman Amy Dotson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a gun , according to the Pekin Times .
Police were investigating the robbery .
Nathan Peterson , the father of one of the boys at the lemonade stand , wrote a Facebook post about the scary incident .
“ So my son ’ s lemonade stand was just robbed .
The robbers were slightly older kids , ” Peterson said .
“ They flashed a gun , but we don ’ t know if it was real or not.
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In a shocking video, a lemonade stand operated by two young boys in Illinois was robbed at gunpoint. The children were selling lemonade in the East Bluff section of Peoria last Friday afternoon when two “older kids” walked up, one armed with a gun, and snatched the boys’ cash drawer, according to the Peoria Journal Star.
Surveillance video from a neighbor caught the armed robbery of the lemonade stand at 4:52 p.m. last Friday. The suspects reportedly stole about $30 before running off. Peoria police spokeswoman Amy Dotson confirmed that one of the suspects had a gun, according to the Pekin Times. Police were investigating the robbery.
Nathan Peterson, the father of one of the boys at the lemonade stand, wrote a Facebook post about the scary incident.
“So my son’s lemonade stand was just robbed. The robbers were slightly older kids,” Peterson said. “They flashed a gun, but we don’t know if it was real or not.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-08-16--Washington State Will Provide $40 Million In Coronavirus Relief For Illegal Immigrants

After months of pressure from activists , Washington Gov .
Jay Inslee ( D ) has agreed to set aside @ @ @ @ @ relief for workers in the U.S. illegally .
As The Daily Wire previously reported , @ @ @ @ @ sought $ 100 million in relief funds from the state for illegal immigrants who didn @ @ @ @ @ federal government ’ s coronavirus stimulus .
The city passed a resolution in May that @ @ @ @ @ a “ Washington Worker Relief Fund ” that would provide “ economic assistance to undocumented @ @ @ @ @ ” At that time , the resolution passed the city council unanimously – 9-0 – @ @ @ @ @ it .
“ Looking out for the most vulnerable in our community is even more @ @ @ @ @ , ” Durkan said at the time .
“ It is all the more important @ @ @ @ @ pushing people further into the shadows.
” – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas @ @ @ @

After months of pressure from activists, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) has agreed to set aside $40 million in coronavirus relief for workers in the U.S. illegally.
As The Daily Wire previously reported, Seattle’s city council sought $100 million in relief funds from the state for illegal immigrants who didn’t qualify for the federal government’s coronavirus stimulus. The city passed a resolution in May that called for the creation of a “Washington Worker Relief Fund” that would provide “economic assistance to undocumented Washingtonians during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
At that time, the resolution passed the city council unanimously – 9-0 – and Mayor Jenny Durkan signed it.
“Looking out for the most vulnerable in our community is even more critical in times of crisis,” Durkan said at the time. “It is all the more important to ensure we are not pushing people further into the shadows.” – READ MORE
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