Category: Society

Trump’s Military Parade: July 4th Shouldn’t Be Turned into a Military Event, Observers Say
Donald Trump's plan to turn the Independence Day celebration in Washington DC into a military display is the wrong approach for a number of reasons, according to several political observers.

Civil Rights Groups Have Been Warning Facebook About Hate Speech In Secret Groups For Years
Civil rights groups say they have been noticing and raising the issue of hateful posts in hidden forums for years — with limited response from Facebook.

Despite Success, Harris Could Face Backlash for Her Biden Attack
Somewhat surprisingly, Kamala Harris' attack on Joe Biden's civil rights record could hurt her standing with black voters.

Could a Withering Away Explain Decline of The West? It’s Not Too Late
What is needed is a broad movement centered on the engine of the middle class that cuts across ossified party/cultural and race lines and places at its core the Western values of free speech, rule of law, rationalism, an emphasis on shared values, earned respect, and self-sufficiency.

Trump Threatens Federal Involvement When Asked About Putin’s Comments on Western-Style Liberalism
At Putin's spurring, Trump threatens federal interference to stem the tide of liberal policies.

Corn Subsidies Fuel Animal Mistreatment, Factory Farming
The main reason for the abusive factory farming system is the over use of government subsidies and its related regulatory burden.
Evidence Demonstrates GOP Motivated by Race, Not Immigration Numbers
Conservatives might care about the seriousness of illegally crossing the border, but look at the racial composition of those overstaying their visas.

Spontaneous Breakout of Spanish-speaking at Debate Turned Into Game of Gamesmanship
In the midst of the debate, Cory Booker decided to go mano a mano with Beto O'Rourke en Espanol.

Elizabeth Warren Seeks to Root Alleged Racist From Federal Service
Elizabeth Warren sent separate letters to Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Inspector General expressing concern that a federal official who has a history of racist writings, has been hired at HUD in a position with authority over the Federal Housing Administration.

New Legislation Would Enable College for All, Eliminate $1.6 Trillion in Student Debt
Landmark legislation would eliminate tuition and fees at all public US four-year colleges and universities, as well as make community colleges, trade schools, and apprenticeship programs tuition- and fee-free for all. The three lawmakers’ proposal also would eliminate all $1.6 trillion in student debt for 45 million Americans.

