Glam Shots for One, Not for the Other: Different Media Standard for Hope Hicks and Chelsea Manning Draws Backlash

The contrast between media coverage of two women, Hope Hicks and Chelsea Manning, who are each refusing to cooperate with federal investigations did not go unnoticed on Memorial Day Weekend.  “Give Chelsea Manning the glamour shot and charitable take she deserves.”—Bob Bland On Thursday evening, The New York Times unveiled an article about Hope Hicks, former aide Read more about Glam Shots for One, Not for the Other: Different Media Standard for Hope Hicks and Chelsea Manning Draws Backlash[…]

Majorities of Both US Veterans and Public Believe Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan 'Not Worth Fighting'

The majority of American veterans and members of the general public agreed in two new surveys that the U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as the U.S. military campaign in Syria were all “not worth fighting.” Click Here: cd universidad catolica The Pew Research Center, for the pair of polls published Wednesday, asked Read more about Majorities of Both US Veterans and Public Believe Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan 'Not Worth Fighting'[…]

Honda: Verstappen engine issue in Tuscan GP ‘not small’

Honda did not seek to minimize the engine issue that impacted Max Verstappen’s launch off the grid at the Tuscan Grand Prix, admitting the problem was “not small”. Verstappen initially enjoyed a good start but almost immediately lost power, the Dutchman engulfed by the field into the first corner. Shortly later up the road, Verstappen Read more about Honda: Verstappen engine issue in Tuscan GP ‘not small’[…]

Nunes defeats Dem challenger in California House race

Rep. Devin NunesDevin Gerald NunesSunday shows preview: Protests against George Floyd’s death, police brutality rock the nation for a second week Sunday shows preview: Leaders weigh in as country erupts in protest over George Floyd death The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – George Floyd’s death sparks protests, National Guard activation MORE (R-Calif.) Read more about Nunes defeats Dem challenger in California House race[…]

Nevada voters approve automatic voter registration

Nevadans approved a measure on Tuesday to make voter registration automatic when a person applies for an identification card or a driver’s license.  Under the ballot measure, the voter registration system at the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles would require Nevada residents to check a box to decline voter registration instead of the former opt-in system, Read more about Nevada voters approve automatic voter registration[…]

Scott: Nelson 'clearly trying to commit fraud' to win election

Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) on Sunday claimed that his opponent in the state’s Senate race, incumbent Sen. Bill NelsonClarence (Bill) William NelsonNASA, SpaceX and the private-public partnership that caused the flight of the Crew Dragon Lobbying world The most expensive congressional races of the last decade MORE (D), is “clearly trying to commit fraud Read more about Scott: Nelson 'clearly trying to commit fraud' to win election[…]

Scott lawsuit over voting equipment in Palm Beach temporarily dismissed

Lawyers for Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) on Tuesday temporarily dismissed a lawsuit asking a judge to force the Palm Beach County sheriff and Florida state law enforcement officials to impound voting equipment amid an ongoing recount in the state’s closely watched Senate race. The move came after Palm Beach Circuit Judge Krista Marx said she did Read more about Scott lawsuit over voting equipment in Palm Beach temporarily dismissed[…]

Gillum officially concedes in Florida gubernatorial race

Democrat Andrew Gillum officially conceded to former Rep. Ron DeSantisRonald Dion DeSantisGOP tentatively decides on Jacksonville for site of convention DeSantis pushing to host Republican National Convention in Florida Florida bars and theaters to reopen starting Friday, DeSantis says MORE (R) in Florida’s gubernatorial race as a recount of votes showed a margin Gillum was Read more about Gillum officially concedes in Florida gubernatorial race[…]

O'Rourke blogs from road trip: 'Have been stuck lately. In and out of a funk'

Former Rep. Beto O’RourkeBeto O’RourkeBiden will help close out Texas Democrats’ virtual convention: report O’Rourke on Texas reopening: ‘Dangerous, dumb and weak’ Parties gear up for battle over Texas state House MORE (D-Texas) is blogging from his road trip across the country, writing in his latest post that he has “been stuck lately … in and Read more about O'Rourke blogs from road trip: 'Have been stuck lately. In and out of a funk'[…]

State Department Requiring Visa Applicants to Reveal Social Media Accounts, Raising Deportation Concerns

The State Department Friday put new regulations in place for visa applicants, requiring disclosure of social media accounts, a move that critics worry could lead to an easier path for deportations. Applicants for visas will be required to provide a list of their social media account usernames, email addresses, and phone numbers upon applying. These Read more about State Department Requiring Visa Applicants to Reveal Social Media Accounts, Raising Deportation Concerns[…]