Monthly Archives: September 2020

Poll: Kemp, Abrams locked in tight Georgia governor's race

Republican Brian Kemp and Democrat Stacey Abrams (D) are virtually tied in Georgia’s closely followed gubernatorial race, according to a new NBC News/Marist poll released Wednesday. Kemp, Georgia’s secretary of state, leads Abrams, a former minority leader of the Georgia House of Representatives, by 49 percent to 47 percent. The margin shrinks to 46 percent to 45 percent […]

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Flake says he's rooting for Democrat running against Steve King

Sen. Jeff FlakeJeffrey (Jeff) Lane FlakeGOP lawmakers stick to Trump amid new criticism Kelly holds double-digit lead over McSally in Arizona: poll Trump asserts his power over Republicans MORE (R-Ariz.) said he is supporting Democrat J.D. Scholten in his bid to unseat three-term Rep. Steve KingSteven (Steve) Arnold KingGOP lawmakers say Steve King’s loss could […]

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New York HQ Fiasco and $0 in Federal Taxes, Say Critics, Confirm Amazon's Status as Deadbeat Corporation

A day after Amazon announced it was canceling plans to establish a new headquarters in New York City, critics pointed to a new report on the company’s federal taxes for 2018 as more evidence that its exit was no loss for New York. The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) on Friday released data […]

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"From the Man Who Ripped Thousands of Children Away From Their Parents:" Trump's "Loathsome" Abortion Lie Sparks Outrage

Noting the cruel irony of a president who condemned the pro-choice movement for advocating for abortion rights months after he tore thousands of children away from their parents at the southern U.S. border, women’s rights groups on Tuesday denounced President Donald Trump’s demand that Congress move to ban abortions that take place late in pregnancy. […]

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Youth Climate Movement to World Leaders: We Will 'Change Fate of Humanity, Whether You Like It or Not'

Youth climate leaders from across the globe penned an open letter on Friday condemning the inaction of world leaders in the face of planetary catastrophe and vowing to “make change happen by ourselves.” “Young people make up more than half of the global population. Our generation grew up with the climate crisis and we will […]

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Advertisers Urged to #DropFox by Outraged Activists

A coalition of activist groups is protesting in front of Fox News Headquarters in New York City today to bring attention to the network’s recent controversies—as the cable channel tries to woo companies in the wake of a number of high profile advertising defections.  “The message to companies and their media buyers is clear,” said Angelo Carusone, […]

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Ahead of Key Vote, Belgians 'Occupy for Climate' to Demand Constitutional Amendment

Belgian activists in Brussels are participating in Occupy for Climate to pressure members of parliament to support a constitutional revision that would allow the country to adopt an ambitious climate law with binding targets. “We are done asking nicely” is the rallying cry of the movement, led by national chapters of Greenpeace and Extinction Rebellion […]

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Trump calls Gillum a 'thief'

President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE on Monday called Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum (D) a “thief” as he trumpeted support for Republican Ron […]

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Manchin says birthright citizenship 'worthy of looking at'

Sen. Joe ManchinJoseph (Joe) ManchinTrump administration seeks to use global aid for nuclear projects Shelley Moore Capito wins Senate primary West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice wins GOP gubernatorial primary MORE (D-W.Va.) said Thursday that the concept of granting birthright citizenship is “worthy of looking at,” but was adamant that President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill […]

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GOP Senate candidate: Heavy rains on Election Day are ‘Republican weather’

Republican Senate candidate Bob Hugin said at a rally in New Jersey on Monday that he looks forward to weather forecasts of rain in the state on Election Day because it’s “Republican weather” and he thinks it will help his chances in his bid against incumbent Democratic Sen. Bob MenendezRobert (Bob) MenendezGOP’s Obama-era probes fuel […]

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