Author: Freedom Watch

Analysis: In one morning, the Supreme Court looked to rid itself of the Trump era By Analysis by Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter CNN February 23, 2021 (CNN)Donald Trump took a drubbing at the Supreme Court on Monday, as the justices in a flurry of orders dealt critical blows to his efforts to shield his tax records from a New York prosecutor and his oft-repeated false claims that there was widespread voter fraud during the last election. It’s as if the justices, in one day, sought to wipe their hands of lingering issues that had been…

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Dominion files $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit against MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell Axios February 22, 2021 He’s the latest Trump ally to face a multibillion-dollar lawsuit from Dominion or Smartmatic, another voting machine company subjected to a campaign of false claims about the election. Pro-Trump lawyers Sidney Powell and Rudy Giuliani have each been sued by Dominion for $1.3 billion in damages. Earlier this month, Smartmatic sued Powell, Giuliani, Fox News and some of the network’s top hosts for $2.7 billion. Continue Reading…..

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Editorial: Can white people experience racism? Pt. II By Daily Editorial Board The Minnesota Daily February 20, 2021 This editorial was written as a follow-up to a previous editorial board piece. “Reverse racism” is what a white person may use to describe a belief that any social or economic gains by Black people somehow undermine the white experience. That by refusing to remain dormant while racial injustice still defines our country, Black people’s decision not to comply with those racially exploitative conventions is the same as the racism exercised by white people for hundreds of years. Any group…

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By Spencer S. Hsu and Devlin Barrett Washington Post February 20, 2021 The Justice Department and FBI are investigating whether high-profile right-wing figures — including Roger Stone and Alex Jones — may have played a role in the Jan. 6 Capitol breach as part of a broader look into the mind-set of those who committed violence and their apparent paths to radicalization, according to people familiar with the investigation. The investigation into potential ties between key figures in the riot and those who promoted former president Donald Trump’s false assertions that the election was stolen from him does not…

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By History.com Editors HISTORY February 20, 2021 On January 9, 1776, writer Thomas Paine publishes his pamphlet “Common Sense,” setting forth his arguments in favor of American independence. Although little used today, pamphlets were an important medium for the spread of ideas in the 16th through 19th centuries. Originally published anonymously, “Common Sense” advocated independence for the American colonies from Britain and is considered one of the most influential pamphlets in American history. Credited with uniting average citizens and political leaders behind the idea of independence, “Common Sense” played a remarkable role in transforming a colonial squabble into the…

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By Larry Klayman RenewAmerica February 19, 2021 This week the dean of conservative talk radio sadly died. Rush Limbaugh was an icon, far surpassing any of his rivals. And, while we mourn his passing, leaving a huge void in the lives of many of his followers comprised mainly of conservatives, libertarians, people of faith and all those who believe in the vision and creation of our Founding Fathers, we must also reflect that Rush, like any mortal, was not the Moses who would have lead us back to the promised land! He was a very wise man, but he…

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Coach Mike Krzyzewski opens up on Jalen Johnson’s decision to opt-out By Matt Howe 247Sports February 19, 2021 Earlier this week, Duke star freshman Jalen Johnson announced his decision to opt-out of the remainder of the 2021 college basketball season. Johnson is widely seen as a first-round pick in the 2021 NBA Draft after having averaged 11.2 points per game, 6.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists this season. He was a 5-star prospect in the 2020 class out of Milwaukee (Wis.) Nicolet and chose Duke over UCLA and Arizona. The Blue Devils are struggling this season, and many have…

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