It’s Friday, March 15, 2019. It’s the last scheduled news round-up for the week. These news stories are scheduled to appear throughout the day on Liberal Minded Ladies of Substance.
It’s also the Ides of March! As a former English major/professor, I do love some literary reference days.
Today, however, did not dawn well. The news from New Zealand, Trump’s half-hearted response before descending into his narcissism, and the weather have all contributed to making me feel displeased with the state of the world. Today, I plan on enjoying time with my son (one of the benefits of homeschooling) and planning out how to take care of my family. Take time with those who love you and whom you love.
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NEWS STORIES
Cuba has a lung cancer vaccine. Many U.S. patients can’t get it without breaking the law -- (USA Today) It doesn't prevent cancer, but it does help fight it. And because Obama had relaxed the sanctions, Trump has returned to strict travel restrictions and trade with Cuba.
And people are paying the price.
New Zealand Shooter's Manifesto Praises Trump -- (MSN) He said that Trump reinforced his belief in white supremacy and Candace Owens prompted his turn to violence.
America is exporting our hatred.
Trump issues warning to opponents: ‘It would be very bad’ if his military, police and biker supporters got ‘tough’ -- (Toronto Star) And, on top of exporting our violence to other nations, Trump is threatening his opponents in America with the FBI, police, and "Bikers for Trump." Nothing says freedom like a leader willing to exert unnecessary violence against his own people.
Summer Zervos' lawsuit against President Donald Trump can proceed, court rules -- (ABC News) And Trump may have to testify...
The Senate’s Emergency Declaration Vote Is a Betrayal -- (Slate) McConnell was able to wrangle enough GOP Senators that any veto will stand. Look at the people who sided with Trump. They have violated their oath to uphold the Constitution.
Good-bye Electoral College? National popular vote movement gaining steam -- (Alternet) Is the electoral college outdated? Should it be revamped? At this point, Wyoming gets more electoral power per person than California, so should electoral votes be reallocated or should we go to a strict "Popular Vote" model? (I’ll restate these questions down below)
New Data Show The State Of Hate In Texas -- (Huffington Post) It's not just animals and bugs that are bigger in Texas, now. It's also the Neo-Nazi and Klan movements. There's a problem with white men in America. We need to stop ignoring it.
Adam Smith to Richard Spencer: Why Libertarians turn to the Alt-Right -- (Medium) Modern Libertarians don't seem to understand what Libertarianism means. At this point, it's turned into "FREEDOM BUT ONLY FOR ME AND OTHER WHITE MEN".
Sovereign Citizen Calls for Action on Bogus 'Indictment' -- (SPLC)If you don't know what a Sovreign Citizen is, I'm not surprised.If you research them, be prepared to fall down a rabbit hole of insanity. This, however, is terrifying. They are calling, essentially, to be judge, jury, and executioner.
Beads Found in 3,400-year-old Nordic Graves Were Made by King Tut's Glassmaker -- (Haaretz) Non-political news as we head into the weekend. Vikings and Egyptians traded! I find ancient global commerce fascinating. Groups that you never thought would interact, DID.