Thursday, December 31, 2020

Mitch McConnell just objected twice — again — to requests from Schumer and Sanders to bring the House-passed bill for $2000 relief checks up for a vote. He said the bill was "socialism for the rich."

 

NEW VIDEO: McConnell Kills Sick Leave #McConnellKillsSickLeave

 

You are NEVER going to the Met Gala ever again

 

Schumer: "Funny, I don't remember the Republican leader and Sen. Toomey complaining about how a $2 trillion across-the-board corporate tax cut was poorly targeted because some large companies didn't need the help. Nope. When corporations get a blanket tax break, that's fine."

 

OMG. We epidemiologists just want to scream: ~20%-40% of Los Angeles County front-line workers declined #COVID19 vaccine. So many in Riverside County refused that officials now strategizing how to distribute unused doses. TAKE THE VACCINE FOLKS! Please

 

Putin picked Manafort. Manafort picked Pence. Pence picked Hawley.

 

This has not aged well

 

It’s strange that when @mattgaetz announces his “engagement” Nestor starts trending on Twitter

 

“While irresponsible, Hawley’s move [at least] forces a vote that will have the salutary effect of requiring his Republican colleagues to decide — and to put on the record —whether their loyalty is to President Trump or to the Constitution.” Indeed!

 

Opinion | Josh Hawley reminds us that the GOP is the sedition party

 

rump supporters use the n-word after refusing to wear masks on a plane

 

Livelihoods

 

On the evening of December 29, the Investigative Committee opened a new criminal case against Alexei Navalny. This time he is accused of fraud. This surprisingly coincided with the expiration of the probationary period in the fabricated Yves Rocher case. Why is this case really needed

 

Chinese activist who retweeted ‘ink girl’ video charged with inciting subversion

 

BREAKING: Hong Kong’s highest court sent media tycoon Jimmy Lai back to jail until he faces trial on national security charges. The move could fuel concern about the risk of pre-trial imprisonment for people charged under the security law.

 

Here you can find information where to send your letter or card to Pavel:

 

Trickle-down economics – also known as “tax cuts for the rich” – is nothing more than a Republican scam to help the rich get richer while working families are left holding the bag. It is time for the wealthy to pay their fair share.

 

“GOP congressional leaders have acknowledged that Mr. Trump’s desperate efforts to stop Mr. Biden from being sworn in to office are bound to fail. Not, though, before more harm is done to the United States’ political system and its standing in the world.”

 

As the economic effects of the pandemic stretch into 2021, millions of U.S. renters are bracing for the possibility of having to show up in housing court to avoid eviction. But unlike landlords, only a small fraction of them will do so with an attorney

 

Secret Service is altering the presidential detail to bring on agents who previously worked with Biden amid concern that some agents were politically aligned with Trump,

 

"Kelly Loeffler has been campaigning with a Klansman" -- an incredible mic drop from Jon Ossoff

 

With today’s announcement, President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris surpass their goal to name over 100 members of our White House team. This diverse and talented group not only looks like America, but will deliver results for working families on day one.

 

Democratic Sen. Gary Peters calls GOP Sen. Josh Hawley's plan to object to the election results "a circus." "It's really unfortunate that he is going to do this and try to raise questions where there are no facts to back anything up."

 

60% of Ohio nursing home staff refusing covid vaccine

 

John Cornyn told reporters that he was against $2000 for struggling Americans. This after showing his Christmas day dinner to a hungry nation. Vote the GOP out. VOTE FOR JON OSSOFF VOTE FOR RAPHAEL WARNOCK

 

BREAKING: Advocate Aurora now says an employee at its Grafton hospital intentionally removed the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from a refrigerator resulting in nearly 500 doses having to be thrown away

 

A U.K. judge will rule whether WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange should be extradited to the U.S. after weeks of talk about a possible pardon from Donald Trump

 

President Trump is skipping his New Year's Eve party, an unusual move that surprised guests who were told he'd be there. Instead he's heading back to Washington early

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I will always remember Dawn's kindness to me. We shared in creating a cultural landmark that has continued to bring comfort and smiles to people during this difficult time. I hope that people will remember her the way that I do — always with a smile on her face.

 

Dr. Anthony Fauci tells @Lawrence that the same public health measures that prevent Covid-19 will protect against the new more contagious variant of the virus: “If you take appropriate precautions, you don't have to worry about any viruses.”

 

#HongKong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai arrives back at the city's top court. Lai may be remanded in custody ahead of his trial next year, or he could be allowed to remain on bail at home.

 

"The idea that this is some time honored tradition that Senator Hawley is embracing today with this maneuver is a joke, and I think that's the only proper response to what Senator Hawley did today: laughter"

 

Unless you are white, rich and dishonest, double-dribble Kelly Loeffler and insider-trading David Perdue — Ivanka’s endorsed candidates — do not belong in the United States Senate. They are everything a Senator should not be. Please Georgians fix this on January 5th!

 

"Senior citizens spent a chilly night outside in a line that stretched for blocks as they waited to get into a park and r