Trump Lawsuits Target Votes In Largely Black Cities, Alarm Civil Rights Groups : NPR

Aside November 30, 2020 GDaniels Civil Rights, Democracy, elections, race discrimination, Trump

The Republican lawsuits have been in large part a complete failure. Lest we forget, these lawsuits aimed to disenfranchise voters in predominate people of color cities. This is voter suppression and discrimination. #votersuppression

“Black voters in Detroit, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, and Atlanta were crucial to Joe Biden’s victory. Those are also the places where President Trump’s campaign has targeted its legal efforts.”

Source: Trump Lawsuits Target Votes In Largely Black Cities, Alarm Civil Rights Groups : NPR

Politics Has Always Had a Place in Football – The New York Times

Aside September 25, 2017September 25, 2017 GDaniels Liberty, race discrimination, Trump

Border Patrol Arrests Near Safe Zones Worry Immigrant Advocates : NPR

Aside September 24, 2017 GDaniels race discrimination, Trump

The Sanchezes, who are undocumented immigrants, were apprehended while taking their son to emergency surgery. Immigrant advocates fear this is the new normal under the Trump administration.

Source: Border Patrol Arrests Near Safe Zones Worry Immigrant Advocates : NPR

FACT CHECK: Are DACA Recipients Stealing Jobs Away From Other Americans? : NPR

Aside September 11, 2017September 10, 2017 GDaniels Civil Rights, Democracy, race discrimination, Trump

On an individual level, there are probably DACA recipients who have jobs other Americans want. But on a broader scale, DACA recipients are helping grow the economy.

Source: FACT CHECK: Are DACA Recipients Stealing Jobs Away From Other Americans? : NPR

How Much Do States Rely on Federal Funding?

Aside May 22, 2017May 22, 2017 GDaniels Education, Trump

There’s a wide range of dependence across and within the states. Here’s a state-by-state look at how welfare, education and roads could be impacted by the next budget that Trump signs.

Source: How Much Do States Rely on Federal Funding?

Trump on the Civil War: ‘Why Could That One Not Have Been Worked Out?’ – The New York Times

Aside May 2, 2017 GDaniels Civil Rights, race discrimination, Trump

This statement demonstrates his thoughts, or lack thereof, on so many issues connected to race, discrimination, and governance.

And Jesus Said Unto Paul of Ryan … – The New York Times

Aside March 16, 2017 GDaniels Trump

Relief Washes Over Europe After Dutch Vote – The New York Times

Aside March 16, 2017March 16, 2017 GDaniels Democracy, Trump

This is what democracy looks like. “The turnout in the Dutch elections was astonishing: about 82 percent, among the highest in decades.”

Is Sessions ready to say no to Trump? – The Washington Post

Aside February 2, 2017 GDaniels Civil Rights, race discrimination, Trump, Voting Rights

Hopefully, Sessions will not get confirmed. There is still time to contact your US Senator at https://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm. This is an interesting article that reminds us what is at stake.

When it comes to the Justice Department, the new president could be Nixon all over again.

Source: Is Sessions ready to say no to Trump? – The Washington Post

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