Daily Archives: Tue, Mar 9th, 2021

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Lauren Boebert Calls on Pelosi to “Tear Down” Security Fencing Around Capitol

Representative Lauren Boebert (R-Col.) has called on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to “tear down” security fencing that was installed around the United States Capitol following the Capitol riot, which took place after a mob of former President Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the Capitol in a bid to overturn the results of the 2020 general…

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House Democrats Introduce Bill to Limit Transfer of Military-Grade Gear to Police

Amid the national debate about the militarization of law enforcement, House Democrats have introduced a bill to limit the transfer of military-grade gear to police officers. The bill is sponsored by Representative Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) and  “goes after the items that destroy trust and endanger communities while allowing support equipment transfers to continue,” according to…

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Twitter Sues Texas AG, Says He Retaliated Against Company for Banning Trump from Its Platform

Twitter has sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, saying he retaliated against the company by opening an investigation into the company’s content moderation practices after it banned former President Donald Trump from its platform in the days following the Capitol riot. “Twitter seeks to stop AG Paxton from unlawfully abusing his authority as the highest…

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Greta Thunberg to President Biden: “Treat the Climate Crisis Like a Crisis”

Climate activist Greta Thunberg urged President Joe Biden and his administration to “treat the climate crisis like a crisis” during an appearance on MSNBC. “Just treat the climate crisis like a crisis,†she said. “They have said themselves that this is an existential threat, and they’d better treat it accordingly, which they are not. They…

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