Tuesday, February 27, 2018

February 27, 2018

And another day comes to a close:


Robert Mueller drops many charges against ex-Trump aide Rich Gates as he’s agreed to cooperate in the investigation.

U.S. Intelligence: Russia compromised state websites or voter registration systems in seven states prior to 2016 election: Alaska, Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Texas, and Wisconsin.

Rubio bill would let young adults in D.C. purchase AR-15. Because the man is a liar with absolutely no soul.

The Supreme Court has ruled that immigrants, even those with permanent legal status and asylees, do not have the right to bond hearings--effectively meaning they can be held indefinitely. America, 2018. Only some people have rights.

ICE detention facilities are essentially internment camps. Don’t bury your head. This shit is happening now.

Antisemitic incidents in US soar to highest level in two decades.

Democrats furious Trump didn’t tell NSA chief to fight Russian meddling. NSA Director Mike Rogers: “I believe that President Putin has clearly come to the conclusion there’s little price to pay here, and that therefore I can continue this activity.”

Florida Senate panel kills assault-weapons ban but approves other gun measures. The bill includes a three-day waiting period for all gun purchases; moves the age limit for buying a semiautomatic weapon from 18 to 21; bans the sale of “bump stocks” used to allow guns to fire more than one round per pull of the trigger; makes it easier for law enforcement to take weapons away from the mentally ill; and sets up a committee to investigate the school shooting and make more recommendations next year. The bill was approved by a 9-4 vote.

Sheriff says he got 23 calls about shooter's family, but records show more.

Missouri high school students stage walkout to protest gun laws. When some students returned to school, they were blocked from entering the campus. In addition, many students said as they were walking out, they were told by school officials that they would be suspended.

Controversial sex-trafficking bill passes the House of Representatives. Some groups like EFF and ACLU oppose the bill for its potential impact on online speech.

Senate Democrats push for support to reinstate net neutrality. If it doesn’t get reinstated, then just like the GOP tax bill, we commoners will get screwed.

Jared Kushner’s interim security clearance downgraded. It needs to be revoked.

Eleven people fall ill after suspicious letter arrives at military base.

HUD spent $31,000 last year to replace a dining room set in the office of Secretary Ben Carson.

Papa John’s is ending its NFL sponsorship.

This Man Is Planning To Open the World's Largest LGBT Museum. London will be the home of a ground-breaking, immersive museum that conjures centuries of queer history.

How do we know the country is in bad shape? Trump’s approval rating just passed Obama’s at this point in presidency. Apparently hatred, misogyny, and promoting fear is something a good number of people approve of. Disgusting.

Approximately 15 percent of the female firefighters in San Francisco have been diagnosed with breast cancer, which is six times the national average, according to local officials.

YouTuber who claimed veganism cured her cancer dies of cancer.

“I think the scariest person in the world is the person with no sense of humor.” -- Michael J. Fox

Life’s short. Live, love, create, and help others.

Until next time, my friends. Good night.

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