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The Trump administration continues to escalate its authoritarian assault on higher education, free speech, and political dissent—and university administrators and state government officials are willingly aiding that assault. On the morning of April 23, at the direction of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, law enforcement officers, including FBI agents, raided the homes of multiple student organizers connected to Palestine solidarity protests at the University of Michigan. “According to the group Students Allied for Freedom and Equality (SAFE), agents seized the students' electronics and a number of personal items,” Michael Arria reports at Mondoweiss. “Four individuals were detained, but eventually released.” In this urgent episode of Working People, we speak with a panel of graduate student workers from the University of Michigan and Columbia University about how they and their unions are fighting back against ICE abductions, FBI raids, and top-down political repression, all while trying to carry on with their day-to-day work. Panelists include: Lavinia, a PhD student at the University of Michigan School of Information and an officer in the Graduate Employees Organization (GEO); Ember McCoy, a PhD candidate in the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan and a rank-and-file member of GEO and the TAHRIR Coalition; Jessie Rubin, a PhD student in the School of Arts and Sciences at Columbia University and a rank-and-file member of Student Workers of Columbia (SWC); and Conlan Olson, a PhD student in Computer Science at Columbia and a member of the SWC bargaining committee. Additional links/info: Graduate Employees Organization (GEO), University of Michigan website, Instagram, Facebook page, and X page Student Workers of Columbia-UAW Local 2710 website, Instagram, Facebook page, and X page TAHRIR Coalition UMich X page Legal Fund of Michigan Students for Palestine GEO Worker Solidarity Fund GEO Press Release: FBI and police raid homes of pro-Palestine activists, including a GEO member Mahmoud Khalil statement from ICE detention: “My name is Mahmoud Khalil and I am a political prisoner” Allie Wong, The Intercept, “This is not about antisemitism, Palestine, or Columbia. It's Trump dismantling the American dream“ Grant Miner, The Nation, “Columbia expelled me for my palestine activism, but I won't be silenced” Michael Arria, Mondoweiss, “FBI and police raid homes of Palestine activists in Michigan” Alvin Powell, The Harvard Gazette, “Harvard files lawsuit against Trump administration” Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network, “‘Worse' than McCarthyism: Trump's war on higher education, free speech, and political dissent” Maximillian Alvarez, Working People / The Real News Network, “‘A tremendous chilling effect': Columbia students describe dystopian reality on campus amid Trump attacks” Maximillian Alvarez, Working People / The Real News Network, “‘People are hiding in their apartments': Inside Trump's assault on universities” Permanent links below… Leave us a voicemail and we might play it on the show! Labor Radio / Podcast Network website, Facebook page, and Twitter page In These Times website, Facebook page, and Twitter page The Real News Network website, YouTube channel, podcast feeds, Facebook page, and Twitter page Featured Music… Jules Taylor, “Working People” Theme Song Studio Production: Maximillian Alvarez Post-Production: Jules Taylor
Felix speaks with Nora Hilgart-Griff from the TAHRIR Coalition and Liz Jacob from the Sugar Law Center for Social and Economic Justice about the Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel collaborating with the Trump DOJ in a series of raids on pro-Palestine students at the University of Michigan on April 23. Liz and Nora give background on Nessel's previous intimidation campaign at the university, the administration's attempts to repress the student movement against the genocide, TAHRIR Coalition's work on divestment, and much more. You're going to want to hear this whether you're a Yooper, a Detroiter, or even a recently incarcerated jewel thief who assumed the identity of a sheriff so he can stare at his ex-girlfriend in a small Pennsylvania town where everyone is a violent criminal. Update: On Monday, 5/5/25, all charges against the students have been dropped. Legal fund for the students facing charges from Nessel's office https://chuffed.org/project/um-palestine-legalfund Background on the raids https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/24/michigan-attorney-general-dana-nessel-campus-gaza-protests TAHRIR Coalition's campaign to drop the charges https://tahrirumich.org/dtc The demands of the students https://tahrirumich.org/demands Guide to the University of Michigan's economic links to Israeli genocide and occupation profiteers https://tahrirumich.org/research/endowment-guide
Back in September 2024, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel charged seven Pro-Palestinian protesters for allegedly defying orders from University of Michigan public safety officers. The individuals were charged with trespassing, a misdemeanor, and for resisting arrest, a felony. In this episode we break down why the U-M Pro-Palestinian protestors want AG Nessel off the case. GUEST: Beenish Ahmed, journalist at Michigan Public Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions and Audio Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Trump administration continues to escalate its authoritarian assault on higher education, free speech, and political dissent—and university administrators and state government officials are willingly aiding that assault. On the morning of April 23, at the direction of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, law enforcement officers, including FBI agents, raided the homes of multiple student organizers connected to Palestine solidarity protests at the University of Michigan. “According to the group Students Allied for Freedom and Equality (SAFE), agents seized the students' electronics and a number of personal items,” Michael Arria reports at Mondoweiss. “Four individuals were detained, but eventually released.” In this urgent episode of Working People, we speak with a panel of graduate student workers from the University of Michigan and Columbia University about how they and their unions are fighting back against ICE abductions, FBI raids, and top-down political repression, all while trying to carry on with their day-to-day work.Panelists include: Lavinia, a PhD student at the University of Michigan School of Information and an officer in the Graduate Employees Organization (GEO); Ember McCoy, a PhD candidate in the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan and a rank-and-file member of GEO and the TAHRIR Coalition; Jessie Rubin, a PhD student in the School of Arts and Sciences at Columbia University and a rank-and-file member of Student Workers of Columbia (SWC); and Conlan Olson, a PhD student in Computer Science at Columbia and a member of the SWC bargaining committee.Additional links/info:Graduate Employees Organization (GEO), University of Michigan website, Instagram, Facebook page, and X pageStudent Workers of Columbia-UAW Local 2710 website, Instagram, Facebook page, and X pageTAHRIR Coalition UMich X pageLegal Fund of Michigan Students for PalestineGEO Worker Solidarity FundGEO Press Release: FBI and police raid homes of pro-Palestine activists, including a GEO memberMahmoud Khalil statement from ICE detention: “My name is Mahmoud Khalil and I am a political prisoner”Allie Wong, The Intercept, “This is not about antisemitism, Palestine, or Columbia. It's Trump dismantling the American dream“Grant Miner, The Nation, “Columbia expelled me for my palestine activism, but I won't be silenced”Michael Arria, Mondoweiss, “FBI and police raid homes of Palestine activists in Michigan”Alvin Powell, The Harvard Gazette, “Harvard files lawsuit against Trump administration”Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network, “‘Worse' than McCarthyism: Trump's war on higher education, free speech, and political dissent”Maximillian Alvarez, Working People / The Real News Network, “‘A tremendous chilling effect': Columbia students describe dystopian reality on campus amid Trump attacks”Maximillian Alvarez, Working People / The Real News Network, “‘People are hiding in their apartments': Inside Trump's assault on universities”Permanent links below…Leave us a voicemail and we might play it on the show!Labor Radio / Podcast Network website, Facebook page, and Twitter pageIn These Times Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.
Trump's sweeping policy changes have left the country reeling from federal worker layoffs to a massive immigration overhaul. A former special counsel to President Barack Obama, Norm Eisen weighs in. Plus, states nationwide are fighting back against those policy changes. One of those state attorney generals, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, joins to discuss.
MSNBC’s Ali Vitali examines the state of democracy and Democratic politics.Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel details how AGs are fighting back against Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today's news: The Southwest Enforcement Team has seized more than 550 marijuana plants from an unlicensed growth operation in Baroda Township. State Representative Joey Andrews will welcome Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to Benton Harbor this week for a town hall. The Friends of Berrien County Trails are reflecting a major milestone in the group's history as a ribbon cutting approaches for part of the Marquette Greenway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today's news: The Southwest Enforcement Team has seized more than 550 marijuana plants from an unlicensed growth operation in Baroda Township. State Representative Joey Andrews will welcome Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to Benton Harbor this week for a town hall. The Friends of Berrien County Trails are reflecting a major milestone in the group's history as a ribbon cutting approaches for part of the Marquette Greenway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today's news: The Southwest Enforcement Team has seized more than 550 marijuana plants from an unlicensed growth operation in Baroda Township. State Representative Joey Andrews will welcome Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to Benton Harbor this week for a town hall. The Friends of Berrien County Trails are reflecting a major milestone in the group's history as a ribbon cutting approaches for part of the Marquette Greenway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today's news: The Southwest Enforcement Team has seized more than 550 marijuana plants from an unlicensed growth operation in Baroda Township. State Representative Joey Andrews will welcome Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to Benton Harbor this week for a town hall. The Friends of Berrien County Trails are reflecting a major milestone in the group's history as a ribbon cutting approaches for part of the Marquette Greenway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's going on with Michigan's consumer protection statute? How does the Michigan Attorney General's Office operate, and what are its enforcement priorities? In this episode of the Ad Law Access Podcast, your host Simone Roach delivers insights from Paul L. Singer, Abigail Stempson, Beth Bolen Chun, and Andrea deLorimier, based on their recent blog post recapping their recent webinar with Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's discussion on these key topics: https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/ad-law-access/state-ags-and-consumer-protection-what-we-learned-from-michigan With potential changes to Michigan's consumer protection laws and new enforcement priorities on the horizon, this is an important listen for businesses navigating regulatory risks in the state.
The Trump administration's campaign to dismantle the Department of Education is now facing a major legal battle. Twenty-one Democratic attorneys general have sued the administration, calling its mass layoffs of 1,300 employees an illegal move that would cripple the nation's education system. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel didn't hold back, calling the cuts “dangerous, reckless, and unacceptable.” The lawsuit, filed in federal court, argues that Trump's mass firings violate federal law and would incapacitate key functions of the agency, including protections for students with disabilities, oversight of student loans, and enforcement of civil rights cases. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has admitted outright that this is just step one in Trump's plan to shut down the Department of Education completely. While the administration claims the cuts won't directly affect students, education advocates warn otherwise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An Ingham County judge has heard renewed arguments from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel in her office's efforts to shut down Line 5: the Enbridge oil pipeline that runs under the Straits of Mackinac. we'll bring you the latest on that case as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill runs down the top local headlines for your Thursday midday in Metro Detroit. (Photo: © Brian Wells/Times Herald via Imagn Images)
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is out with an update on her department's years-long investigation into alleged sexual abuses within the Catholic Church. We'll have details as WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill run down the top local headlines for your Monday afternoon. (Photo: © Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
The reaction to the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has led to some dark places. Plus! Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel unpacks the far reaching impacts of Donald Trump's mass deportation plans. Then, Elad Nehorai joins us to talk about their recent piece, “The Deeper Reasons Democrats Lost.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nicolle Wallace is joined by Dr. Michael Anderson, Dan Diamond, Rev. Al Sharpton, David Jolly, Tim Miller, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, Amy McGrath, Michele Norris, Frank Figliuzzi, Igor Novikov, and Amb. Michael McFaul.
On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': A big day for the Vice President. Kamala Harris marks her 60th birthday by rallying church going voters and sitting down with the Rev. Al Sharpton for an exclusive, wide-ranging interview that includes her response to the offensive language Donald Trump used to describe her. Rep. Ayanna Pressley and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel join the show with their reaction. And this is not normal. From cursing about the Vice President to rambling about a golf legend's private parts, Donald Trump is not only growing more bizarre he's growing more dangerous. Former federal prosecutor, Ankush Khardori and Angelo Carusone of Media Matters discuss the implications. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”
Nicolle Wallace is joined by Mitch Landrieu, Rev. Al Sharpton, Cornell Belcher, Alicia Menendez, Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, Mike Schmidt, Amanda Carpenter, Mini Timmaraju, and Oren Jacobson.
Here's Episode 104 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-19:15: MAGA Plans To Destroy Economy & Women's Freedoms The award-winning Pat Johnston highlights Project 2025's goals to destroy unions if Dear Leader Trump gets back into office. He also stresses the importance of the Michigan Supreme Court races, and to vote for Kyra Harris Bolden and Kimberly Thomas. Pat shows how MAGA Michigan Republican attacks on immigrants will hurt our state economy. And he closes the segment showing how Michigan Democrats keep producing results that actually helps the people and the state. 19:16-35:40: The Smearing of Rashida Tlaib This week's elongated "Last Call" has Pat talking about the disgusting smear attacks against Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib. Tlaib criticized Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel for charging pro-Palestine protesters on the University of Michigan campus. She gave an interview with The Detroit Metro Times' Steve Nealing in which Tlaib continued her criticisms of Nessel. That criticism led to the corporate media pressing a narrative that Tlaib used antisemitic language in her attacks against Nessel. However, Steve Nealing himself took to social media to attack media organizations, like CNN, for accusing Tlaib of antisemitism by claiming she said something... she never said! And even worse, a couple of Michigan Democrats jumped aboard the smear before ever reading the story. Nealing provided a "fact-check" piece to this story as well. 35:41-37:56: Ending Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! leftoflansing.com
Each Monday until the election we're breaking down politics and what's happening with a local Michigan and Metro Detroit lens with Steve Friess, veteran political journalist who's written for the New York Times, Newsweek, Hour and others - and does the Ann Arbor Observer's weekly newsletter. On today's podcast: Election Countdown: Steve and Jer discuss the heightened awareness of the election countdown, influenced by Vice President Harris's entry into the race and the early voting process starting this week in Michigan. Kamala Harris's Media Presence: The duo talks about Harris's recent CNN appearance, her interview with Oprah, and her rising poll numbers in Michigan, as well as the impact of early voting and absentee ballots. Celebrity Influence in Politics: The conversation shifts to the role of celebrities in political campaigns, with mentions of Adam Scott, Jane Fonda, and the cast of "Scandal" making appearances to support various candidates. Endorsements: We dive into recent endorsements, including the Michigan Teamsters backing Harris and the Michigan Farm Bureau's endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers, and discuss the implications of these endorsements. Local Political Tensions: The episode covers the ongoing friction between Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and US Representative Rashida Tlaib over the prosecution of campus protesters, highlighting the complexities within the Democratic Party. Shifts in Political Allegiances: They discuss the endorsement of Donald Trump by the Democratic mayor of Hamtramck, Amir Hallab, and its potential implications for future elections. Michigan Supreme Court Races: These nonpartisan elections (with their candidates decided by delegates at party conventions) have a significant impact on state policies and laws. Don't forget to tell a friend about the podcast, and follow us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to shows. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says the reopened MSU Larry Nassar investigation has ended without new findings in the case against the disgraced former doctor. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill has the update as she runs down the top local stories for your midday in Metro Detroit. (Photo: © Matthew Dae Smith/Lansing State Journal-USA TODAY NETWORK, USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Content Services, LLC
Darren discussed these topics:Barry County, Michigan Sheriff Dar Leaf is under fire for releasing damning allegations against a primary opponent just days before the August election.It's looking more and more like the assassination attempt against Donald Trump was a crime of opportunity rather than a political agenda.Trump took photos and video of graves inside Arlington National Cemetery, even though his campaign knew the rules against it.Trump has received a superseding indictment in the federal election interference case.Trump is courting QAnon again and calling for legislators to be arrested.Vice President Kamala Harris agreed to a sit down interview with CNN.If Harris wins the election, she would join George HW Bush as the only sitting vice president to win a presidential election since 1836.Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a stern warning about what a Trump presidency would look like.And a former Democratic politician was sentenced to life in prison without parole after he was found guilty of murdering an investigative journalist.
With a plethora of American flags and the chants of "USA," Democracy was on display at the DNC last week. Alicia Menendez and Symone Sanders-Townsend talk to long-time colleague and friend of Vice-Presidential nominee Tim Walz, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, about Walz's speech and his display of masculinity. Plus, Congresswoman and Senate candidate Elissa Slotkin about her race in Michigan and keeping the blue wall. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel will talk about that ring you can pull from her "cold, dead, gay hand."
It's a legal victory for Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, and a setback for Enbridge in the long legal fight over the Line 5 Pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have that story and more as they run down the top local headlines for your Friday. (Photo: © Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK)
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel recently highlighted the need for the state government and the media to work together in combating election misinformation, as public trust in the media has hit an all-time low. Nessel also emphasized her department's work to address voter or poll worker intimidation, set up a hotline for voters to report suspicious election-related activities, and prosecute election fraud and other crimes.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxFull story: https://www.thecentersquare.com/michigan/article_ac01f9da-4e9d-11ef-ab57-d3431c45436f.html
In today's news: Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she is not on the shortlist to be the running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris as Harris runs for president. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel will be in St. Joseph this weekend. Congressman Bill Huizenga is seeking to block the Environmental Protection Agency from penalizing Berrien and Allegan counties for not meeting air quality standards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today's news: Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she is not on the shortlist to be the running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris as Harris runs for president. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel will be in St. Joseph this weekend. Congressman Bill Huizenga is seeking to block the Environmental Protection Agency from penalizing Berrien and Allegan counties for not meeting air quality standards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today's news: Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she is not on the shortlist to be the running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris as Harris runs for president. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel will be in St. Joseph this weekend. Congressman Bill Huizenga is seeking to block the Environmental Protection Agency from penalizing Berrien and Allegan counties for not meeting air quality standards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says criminals have been calling Michiganders and telling them they have CARES Act money available but must claim it immediately. WWJ's Greg Bowman reports the bad actors use that as an opening to steal your personal information. -- Good news for borrowers: The Federal Reserve seems increasingly convinced that the inflation rate will drop to the desired 2% which could signal rate cuts in the coming months.
The US Supreme Court is poised to allow abortions in medical emergencies in Idaho, according to a copy of the opinion that was briefly posted on the court's website. Bloomberg Law obtained a copy of the opinion, which would reinstate a lower court order that had ensured hospitals in the state could perform emergency abortions to protect the health of the mother. Bloomberg Law Host June Grasso and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel explain the decision to Bloomberg's Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#LeftofLansing #Michigan #Politics #Podcast #Environment #ClimateChange #Trump #MAGA #Democrats #Republicans #FossilFuels #Corruption #Economy #Progressives #Biden #DanaNessel #Subsidies #Government Here's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for May 10, 2024. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is planning to take the Big Oil industry to court over the environmental and economic damages climate change is causing the state of Michigan. This announcement comes on the heels of several tornado touchdowns in the southwestern portion of the state. It also happens after a U.S. Senate report detailed how the American Gas Industry is fighting to weaken energy efficiency rules. And, we learned how Dear Leader is promising Big Oil if they hand-over a billion dollars to his campaign, then he'll scrap all of President Biden's environmental protections. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com leftoflansing.com
A political legal drama is unfolding in Michigan. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed more than a dozen charges against former state House Speaker Lee Chatfield, alleging that he used a non-profit to amass kickbacks and to use a slush fund for personal expenses. GUEST: Craig Mauger, state politics reporter for The Detroit News ___ Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is set to announce charges in the long-running investigation into former Michigan speaker of the house Lee Chatfield. This investigation allegedly has to do with the former speaker's use of millions of dollars in political contributions. -- The Oakland County Sheriff's Department is hosting a public town hall tonight trying to generate more awareness around the growing danger of opioid addiction and overdose deaths. (PHOTO: Nick King/Lansing State Journal)
Here's this week's Left of Lansing "Friday Short." Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's office argued in a federal appellate court that the fight to shut down the Line 5 oil pipeline belongs in a state court, and not in federal court. Enbridge, which owns the pipeline, argues that due to U.S.-Canadian treaty from 1977 means the battle ought to remain in federal court. But why isn't the Michigan Republican Party joining in Nessel's effort to protect Michigan's rights to protect herself against a foreign oil company? Republicans argue Texas has the right to protect its border, and their laws should override federal immigration laws due to "states' rights." Doesn't Michigan have the same right to protect itself from a Canadian oil company possibly doing economic and environmental harm to her? --Pat Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com leftoflansing.com
Tens of thousands of Michiganders filed fraud complaints in 2023. And now, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is telling social media companies they need to do a better job of protecting consumers. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark discovers just how devastating these scams can be. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
Live from STUDIO G- in the heart of America- I'm STEVE GRUBER- saying the things you wish you could -every day- fighting for you from the Foxhole of Freedom and defending this great nation-- this is THE STEVE GRUBER SHOW! Here are 3 big things you need to know right now— Number One— What has happened to the moral foundation of the country? More and more people are turning to side hustles to pay off bills—or live the high life—and a lot of it—is porn— Number Two— Former President Donald Trump would crush Joe Biden in a rematch today—according to the New York Times—because Trump holds commanding leads in 5 of the 6 most critical swing states— Number Three— And while you thought the GOP was in trouble—it is actually the Democrats who are facing a religious war internally—and it is certain to tear the Party apart—after a weekend filled with more anti-Semitic comments from outspoken Democrats in Congress that were shouted down—not by Republicans—BUT by fellow high-profile Democrats— Yeah, this war in Gaza is exposing the weakness and the fraudulent nature of identity politics in general—when you paint too many people as victims—you are bound to run into a time-bomb when two of those groups end up opposed to each other over something as explosive as religion and war— Welcome to the Democrat Party 2023! Over the weekend Rashida Tlaib accused the Biden Administration of supporting genocide in Gaza—and Israel of committing war crimes for fighting back against the widespread terrorist attacks that were unleashed on October 7th—leaving an estimated 1,400 civilians dead—the number of total casualties in the war is estimated by some around 9,000 BUT it is very difficult to get reliable numbers from Hamas or the Palestinian authority according to the US government and others watching the unfolding war— The response to Tlaib was swift—and included Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel who called Tlaib out for her openingly anti-Semitic remarks—or should I say her latest anti semitic remarks— And this declaration from Tlaib has Democrats caught in a pickle—historically they have enjoyed overwhelming support from Jewish voters—and Muslim voters too—BUT now they are actually losing both— Here's why— Bernie Sanders—refuses to condemn the Anti-Semitic hate speech from Rashida Tlaib—AND actually plays dumb on a common chant she has been repeating that calls for the outright destruction of Israel, because in the end—the Democrats and Socialists, as a group—as I have ALWAYS told you—are the most racist people I have ever met—BUT now they are caught in the middle— Republicans on the other hand are it appears standing for the defense of Israel—and its right to exist and defend itself—and the new Speaker of the House Mike Johnson guided a funding bill through the House to support the only Democracy in the Middle East—and he enjoyed the support of several Democrats as well— But it seems its not going to be enough—and the fence riding is going to continue—and that is a losing strategy—because wishy washy never works— And this all leads to the growing discontent of voters—in fact of sitting members of Congress with their own President— You see Joe Biden is not equipped to handle this crisis—or any crisis for that matter—BUT THIS ONE—is on course to destroy the Party—and I'm serious—like I said—Democrats are losing support from all sides right now— And when you start to ask the American people what they think…well like I said at the top—the New York Times shows Joe Biden losing every consequential swing state by wide margins to President Donald Trump—except Wisconsin—and the Badger State will soon dump the senile old man too— And here are the numbers— In Nevada its Trump by 11 In Georgia by 6 In Michigan and Arizona is Trump by 5 And in Pennsylvania by 4— Joe Bidens only consolation is Wisconsin—where he is leading by just 2 points— And if you think changing horses might be the trick—well Kamala Harris doesn't fare any better according to the New York Times— Honestly other states are going to fall into Donald Trumps column in 2024 that have not been there before—including New Hampshire and Virginia— And when it comes to bad numbers—that was just the beginning over the weekend— And its not just the Jewish vote and Muslim vote that Democrats are losing—no, they are losing even bigger voting blocks they must have to hang on to anything— The exodus of black voters is being mirrored by an exodus of Hispanic voters too—in fact diversity favors—the GOP and Donald Trump—bigly—
Wade Allen, a 39-year-old man, was sentenced for a gruesome murder and a subsequent sexual assault on a fellow inmate while in jail. Allen had pled no contest just a day before his trial was set to begin in January, marking the end of a chilling saga that began in May 2019. The victim of Allen's heinous crimes was his on-again, off-again girlfriend, Kelly Jean Warner. Her dismembered remains were discovered in coolers at his apartment. Additionally, Allen was convicted of sexually assaulting an inmate who reported his confession to the authorities while incarcerated at the St. Joseph County Jail in 2020. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Allen's sentencing, which includes a range of prison terms. He received 39 to 60 years for second-degree homicide, two to five years for attempted dismemberment and mutilation, and 38 months to five years for attempted third-degree criminal sexual conduct, to be served consecutively with the murder sentence. Furthermore, Allen's sentencing encompasses restitution for the victim's burial expenses, recovery of court costs, associated fines, and a lifetime registration with the state's sex offender registry. Defense attorney Luke Nofsinger argued that Allen had endured nearly solitary confinement for the past four years, citing this as a factor in his defense. The case also faced delays due to a search and psychiatric evaluation defense appeal. Throughout the proceedings, Allen never admitted to killing Kelly Jean Warner, who had underlying health issues. He expressed remorse, saying, "I should have cared for her better. I was trying to take care of myself, let alone someone else. I never have, and I did not want her to die at all. I asked the family to please forgive me. They don't have to. But with or without their forgiveness, I have to forgive myself." Assistant Attorney General Danielle Hagamann-Clark revealed that Allen had a history of abusive behavior towards Warner and other intimate partners over several years, a fact they were prepared to present as evidence at trial. The victim of the jail sexual assault, appearing via video from a state prison, adamantly asserted that the conduct "was not consensual," describing Allen as "a monster." The tragic events leading to Allen's conviction began on May 22, 2019, when Sturgis police officers responded to a tip regarding the murder and dismemberment of Kelly Jean Warner. According to court documents, the tipster informed the police that Allen had accidentally killed Warner during a dispute, kept her in the bathtub for a period, and then dismembered her, placing her remains in coolers. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
On July 18, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel unveiled criminal charges against 16 people—the “fake electors” from that state who featured in Trump's effort to hold onto power in 2020. Just a few weeks later, a special counsel in Michigan announced additional charges related to the 2020 election, this time against three people who allegedly accessed voting machines in the state without authorization. So if you've been tracking developments when it comes to accountability for misconduct surrounding the 2020 election, it's best not to take your eye off Michigan.To discuss, Lawfare Senior Editor Quinta Jurecic sat down with Clara Hendrickson, a politics reporter at the Detroit Free Press. They talked through the backstory behind these prosecutions and why Michigan became such a hotbed of conspiracy theories and alleged crimes in 2020.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
[00:30] Fani Willis Joins Jack Smith in Indicting Trump for Thought Crimes (55 minutes) Donald Trump is being punished for trying to expose what really happened in the 2020 presidential election. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel confirmed that an investigation into 2020 voter fraud in her state was turned over to the FBI, where all voter fraud cases go to die. Just like Special Counsel Jack Smith's indictment, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis's indictment of Trump attempts to punish him for activities that are completely lawful. The Georgia indictment says that when Trump and his team asked for phone numbers, told voters to watch television, reserved rooms, sought signature verification, and encouraged special legislative sessions, they were committing “overt act[s] in furtherance of the conspiracy.”
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on how GOP Officials who have been recently indicted by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel are now accusing each other of being criminals. Meiselas also brings the receipts of GOP officials admitting to crimes. Get 20% off and free shipping with code MEIDAS at https://manscaped.com Remember to subscribe to ALL the Meidas Media Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://pod.link/1510240831 Legal AF: https://pod.link/1580828595 The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://pod.link/1595408601 The Influence Continuum: https://pod.link/1603773245 Kremlin File: https://pod.link/1575837599 Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://pod.link/1530639447 The Weekend Show: https://pod.link/1612691018 The Tony Michaels Podcast: https://pod.link/1561049560 American Psyop: https://pod.link/1652143101 Burn the Boats: https://pod.link/1485464343 Majority 54: https://pod.link/1309354521 Political Beatdown: https://pod.link/1669634407 Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://pod.link/1676844320 MAGA Uncovered: https://pod.link/1690214260 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this excerpt from the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the news that special counsel Jack Smith informed former President Donald Trump that he is a target in DOJ's January 6 investigation, and they explain the criminal statutes Trump might be charged with violating. In the full episode, Preet and Joyce break down: – The order by a federal judge in Florida setting a May 2024 trial date for Trump's classified documents criminal case; – The ruling by a federal judge in New York clarifying the jury's decision in E. Jean Carroll's defamation and sexual assault case against Trump; and – The charges brought by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel against 16 pro-Trump fake electors who sought to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in the state. Stay informed. For analysis of the most important legal and political issues of our time, become a member of CAFE Insider. Get 40% for the first year with discount code JUSTICE. Head to: cafe.com/insider. You'll get access to full episodes of the podcast, and other exclusive content. Discount valid through July 2023. This podcast is brought to you by CAFE Studios and Vox Media Podcast Network. Check out other CAFE podcasts: Now & Then, Up Against The Mob Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The top-rated legal and political podcast Legal AF is back for another hard-hitting look at the most consequential developments at the intersection of law and politics. On this midweek's edition, Michael Popok and Karen Friedman Agnifilo, discuss: 1. Jack Smith's special prosecutor's sending Trump's lawyers a “target letter” outlining new crimes against him and inviting him to testify to the DC grand jury, as a precursor to an indictment surrender, arrest and arraignment Number 3 for Trump, in the coming days; 2. Updates in the Mar a Lago criminal case against Trump, including the Judge considering when in 2024 to set the trial and her ruling on a motion for protective order filed by the DOJ; 3. the Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel not waiting for the feds any longer, and indicting 16 Michigan republican party operatives and leaders for state crimes for their serving as “fake electors” to keep Trump in power, with jail time of up to 100 years cumulatively for each crime charged; 4. A federal judge denying as “frivolous” (and therefore, sanctionable), Trump's motion for new trial and/or to set aside the jury's findings and verdict, and reduce the jury's award in the E Jean Carroll sexual abuse, and defamation case; 5. another federal judge issuing his opinion denying Trump's efforts to delay his Stormy Daniels-hush money coverup criminal trial in NY State court and keeping the case in State court and on track for the scheduled March 2024 trial date, and so much more. DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS! EIGHT SLEEP: Go to https://eightsleep.com/legalaf and save $150 on the Pod Cover! POLICY GENIUS: Head to https://policygenius.com or click the link in the description to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. SUPPORT THE SHOW: Shop LEGAL AF Merch at: https://store.meidastouch.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Remember to subscribe to ALL the Meidas Media Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://pod.link/1510240831 Legal AF: https://pod.link/1580828595 The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://pod.link/1595408601 The Influence Continuum: https://pod.link/1603773245 Kremlin File: https://pod.link/1575837599 Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://pod.link/1530639447 The Weekend Show: https://pod.link/1612691018 The Tony Michaels Podcast: https://pod.link/1561049560 American Psyop: https://pod.link/1652143101 Burn the Boats: https://pod.link/1485464343 Majority 54: https://pod.link/1309354521 Political Beatdown: https://pod.link/1669634407 Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://pod.link/1676844320 MAGA Uncovered: https://pod.link/1690214260 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BlazeTV media critic Rob Eno and Glenn Beck's chief writer and researcher, Jason Buttrill, join the show to discuss today's congressional hearing on the investigation into the Biden Crime Family. IRS Special Agent Joe Ziegler, previously known only as "whistleblower X," publicly revealed his identity during a hearing before the House Oversight Committee. Ziegler expressed his concerns about the alleged politicization of the investigation into Hunter Biden and acknowledged the risks he is taking in coming forward. He shared his hope of serving as an example to the LGBT community, encouraging others to do the right thing despite potential personal and professional costs. Ziegler also disclosed that felony tax charges against Hunter Biden were initially considered but were later reduced to two misdemeanors by higher-ups. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced criminal charges against 16 individuals for their alleged involvement in alternative elector efforts following the 2020 presidential election. The charges include election law forgery, conspiracy, and uttering and publishing. Country music singer Jason Aldean has defended himself against accusations of promoting lynching and racism in the music video for his song "Try That in a Small Town." The video was recently removed from CMT due to the controversy surrounding its content. Today's Sponsors: Right now, you can SAVE $200 on three Thunderstorm air purifiers for whole-home protection! That's three units for UNDER $200! Just go to http://www.edenpuredeals.com and enter discount code SARA. Plus, you get FREE shipping! The Jase Case from Jase Medical is a great way to keep yourself prepared for the worst. It's a pack of five different courses of antibiotics that you can use to treat a long list of bacterial infections. Go to http://www.JaseMedical.com and enter code NEWS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 Today, in the Hot Notes: Donald Trump has received a target letter from Jack Smith's investigation into January 6th; Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced criminal charges against 16 fraudulent electors; the first CIPA conference took place in Judge Aileen Cannon's courtroom today; Israeli antiquities remain stranded at Mar-a-Lago as authorities have been unsuccessful in retrieving them; a US soldier has defected to North Korea; a Charlottesville tiki torcher has been arrested for his role in attacking the capitol; plus AG and Dana deliver your Good News.Want some sweet Daily Beans Merchhttps://shop.dailybeanspod.com/Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Follow AG and Dana on Social Media:Dr. Allison Gill Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://twitter.com/allisongillhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://twitter.com/dailybeanspodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedy/https://www.facebook.com/dgcomedy/Dana's Rochester Show July 28https://danagoldberg.com/appearancesGoogle Doc of current legislation threatening trans people and their families:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fTxHLjBa86GA7WCT-V6AbEMGRFPMJndnaVGoZZX4PMw/edit?usp=sharingHave some good news; a confession; or a correction?https://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/Promo CodeVisit https://BetterHelp.com/dailybeans today to get 10% off your first month.From the Good Newshttps://lizlincoln.com https://supporting.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=9614Ohio Special Election Information:https://www.ohiosos.gov/globalassets/elections/2023/spec/issuereport.pdfListener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://dailybeans.supercast.techOrhttps://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/3UKzKt0
Former President Donald Trump receives a letter informing him he is a target of the Special Counsel's criminal investigation into interference with the 2020 election and the January 6th riots. His supporters, including Gov. DeSantis comes to his defense. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announces that she has filed charges against 16 people who signed paperwork falsely claiming that Trump had won the 2020 election as part of a scheme to overturn the results. According to officials, an American soldier who is being held in North Korea walked across the border “willfully.” Olivia Beavers, Eugene Robinson and Rick Tyler joins the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.
This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief forThursday, June 22nd, 2023. Gravity Jack: Gravity Jack is a full service digital agency specializing in the development of Virtual & Augmented Reality experiences, mobile apps, blockchain and Web3 projects. Founded in 2009 as the first American agency to offer augmented reality, they even patented it; Gravity Jack's digital experiences have been a source of innovation for small business, Fortune 500 Companies, and the US Military. Get your vision in motion at gravityjack.com https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/submarine-titantic-missing-submersible-tourists-latest-b2360568.html Rescue hopes for missing Titanic submarine hinge on new ‘banging’ sounds as 12 hours left– live There are now 12 hours of oxygen left in the missing Titan submersible as rescue efforts continue for the five passengers. A Canadian aircraft searching for the sub in the Atlantic Ocean detected intermittent “banging” noises from the vicinity of its last known location, the US Coast Guard said. Crew searching for the missing sub heard banging sounds every 30 minutes on Tuesday and again four hours later on Wednesday after additional sonar devices were deployed. However, the US Coast Guard clarified that they “don’t know the source of the noise”. Aboard the Titan is CEO and founder of OceanGate Expeditions Stockton Rush, British billionaire explorer Hamish Harding, renowned French diver Paul-Henri Nargeolet and Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood and his 19-year-old son Suleman Dawood. Mr Dawood’s sister, Sabrina Dawood told Sky News that the Dawood family is solely focused on the rescue of her brother and nephew and hope for their safe return. The watercraft submerged on Sunday morning from its support vessel to travel to the Titanic wreckage which sits at a depth of 12,500ft. About an hour and 45 minutes later, the Titan lost contact with its surface ship, the Polar Prince. The Titan is equipped with a four-day emergency oxygen supply. https://notthebee.com/article/texas-christian-university-offers-queer-art-of-drag-class Someone wanna tell me why Texas "Christian" University offers a "Queer Art of Drag" class? Hey TCU, I think it's time for a name change. Texas Christian University's Women and Gender Studies department offered a "Queer Art of Drag" class during the Spring 2023 semester. The course required students to give a performance as their own "drag persona." "Drag is an art form with a rich history of challenging dominant norms and systems of oppression; building queer community; and cultivating experiences of queer joy in a hostile world," the course website rads. "Critical drag explores drag performance as an outlet for social critique, and queer world making." The syllabus also says students must create a "drag vision board," give an "in-class lip-sync performance," and make a "storyboard" for a final performance. A "My Drag Worksheet" assignment required students to create a name, a "drag greeting," a "lip-sync portfolio," and "strike a pose" for their drag persona. Students were required to give their final presentation using their drag persona voice and submit a video performance for TCU's "Annual Night of Drag." Why do I suggest TCU change its name? Hmm, let's see… "A woman shall not wear a man's garment, nor shall a man put on a woman's cloak, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the LORD your God," Deuteronomy 22:5 (ESV). https://notthebee.com/article/huh-math-and-reading-scores-for-13-year-old-americans-are-the-lowest-theyve-been-in-decades-and-tanked-during-the-pandemic Math and reading scores for 13-year-old Americans are the lowest they've been in decades and tanked during the pandemic Remember how we shut down all the schools for a virus that didn't put most children in danger? The math and reading performance of 13-year-olds in the United States has hit the lowest level in decades, according to test scores released today from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, the gold-standard federal exam. The last time math performance was this low for 13-year-olds was in 1990. In reading, 2004. Maybe we should have been listening to the experts who predicted "brain drain" and developmental consequences that would set America, and the world at large, back decades in education by shutting down schools for two years. A large body of research shows that most American children experienced academic struggles during the pandemic. It has also been clear that low-income students of color were most heavily affected by school closures and remote learning, which in some districts lasted more than a year. I heard many experts discussing this from 2020-2022, but most people probably didn't, because the Experts™ censored their peers from warning us. And yet the truth remains that some people did actually warn us that closing schools wasn't merely a 2-year setback, but a decision that would affect multiple generations to come. The 13-year-olds who took this version of the NAEP exam last fall were 10 years old — and in fourth or fifth grade — when the pandemic began. Many were old enough to participate in remote learning without minute-to-minute adult assistance, as younger children often needed. But the ages of 10 to 13 are also a crucial period for mastering foundational skills, from multiplication to recognizing a character's feelings in a short narrative passage. "The bottom line — these results show that there are troubling gaps in the basic skills of these students," said Peggy Carr, commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics, which gives the NAEP exam. "This is a huge-scale challenge that faces the nation." But it's okay, because proficiency is racist anyway. Civilization might not work without competent, educated people, but we'll feel nice when we're all equal in squalor. We can be the "quit" in equity! The percentage of 13-year-olds who reported reading for fun has also declined. Last fall, 31 percent said they "never or hardly ever" read for fun, compared to 22 percent in 2012. Have you looked at the woke books they give these kids? No wonder it's not fun! Anyway, we might not have to wait long for the end to come, because while we talk about race and gender instead of teaching math, other countries like China are preparing their kids for engineering and war… https://www.theepochtimes.com/proposed-hate-speech-law-in-michigan-threatens-first-amendment-rights-conservatives-warn_5329978.html?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=travis_in_flint&src_src=partner&src_cmp=travis_in_flint Proposed ‘Hate Speech’ Law in Michigan Threatens First Amendment Rights, Conservatives Warn A bill moving through the Democrat-controlled Michigan State Legislature would make it easier for prosecutors to bring felonious “hate crime” charges against dissident speech. The possible implications for preachers, school administrators, teachers, parents, politicians, and citizen activists have alarmed conservatives concerned about the effect the bill may have on free speech. The proposed legislation, HB 4474, would amend the state’s Ethnic Intimidation Act of 1988 in order to consider it a hate crime if a person is accused of causing “severe mental anguish” to another individual by means of perceived verbal intimidation or harassment. The amendment defines the words intimidate or harass as a “willful course of conduct, involving repeated or continuing harassment of another individual that would cause a reasonable individual to feel terrorized, frightened, intimidated, threatened, harassed, or molested…” “Words are malleable,” Attorney David Kallman of the Great Lakes Justice Center (GLJC), a non-profit legal organization dedicated to preserving liberty in America, told The Epoch Times. “They can be redefined by whoever is in power. “Under the proposed statute, ‘intimidate and harass’ can mean whatever the victim, or the authorities, want them to mean. The focus is on how the victim feels rather than on a clearly defined criminal act. This is a ridiculously vague and subjective standard,” he said. “The absence of intent makes no difference under this law. You are still guilty of the crime because the victim felt uncomfortable. “The bill will lead to the prosecution of conservatives, pastors, and parents attending a school board meeting for simply expressing their opposition to the liberal agenda,” Kallman said. A convicted violator could receive a fine of up to $10,000, up to five years in prison, or both. The bill does provide the court with the option of an alternative sentence. The text reads in part, “An alternative sentence may include an order requiring the offender to complete a period of community service intended to enhance the offender’s understanding of the impact of the offense upon the victim and wider community. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, a Democrat, testified that Michigan has the fifth-highest number of hate crimes committed per capita in the United States, with many more incidents not reported. She stated that HB 4474, and similar early judicial intervention measures, can help prevent initial non-violent hate crimes from escalating into murder. “You can literally save lives,” Nessel, a lesbian, told the committee. Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney Kim Worthy, a Democrat, called the existing Ethnic Intimidation Law “woefully inadequate.” She testified that HB 4474 was a “useful tool” that would make it “easier to prosecute real hate crimes” and send a message that they are “absolutely intolerable in this state.” “We have to protect our victims of hate crimes,” Worthy said. https://www.dailywire.com/news/top-disney-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-officer-leaving-the-company?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dwbrand Top Disney Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Officer Leaving The Company Disney’s top Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) officer will be leaving the entertainment giant to “pursue other endeavors” as the company continues to face headwinds from conservative customers over its promotion of LGBT themes and battles with Florida Republicans, according to a memo obtained by Variety. An internal memo sent to employees this week announced that Latondra Newton, the company’s chief DEI officer and senior vice president, would be moving on from the company, Variety reported Tuesday. Newton will reportedly be moving to a board at a different corporation after six years at Disney. “I’m writing to share the news that Latondra Newton has decided to leave The Walt Disney Company to pursue other endeavors,” the internal memo obtained by Variety read. “Working alongside all of you and so many others, she has inspired countless cast members and employees to bring about lasting change and to help create a world where we can all feel safe and we all belong.” Julie Merges, currently a human resources executive at the company, will be the interim top DEI officer while a hiring search is conducted. At Disney, Newton worked “with various business segments and leaders across the enterprise to build on Disney’s commitment to produce entertainment that reflects a global audience and sustains a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone,” according to the company. Newton signed on to a letter from top Disney executives taking aim at “racial disparities” following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis resolving to pursue “real change.” Under Newton, Disney also began its “Reimagine Tomorrow” program which focused on “representation” for a host of different groups including increasing “gender diversity,” “Black Representation,” “Female empowerment,” “Diverse Families,” “LGBTQIA+ Representation,” and “Middle Eastern Representation.” In recent years, Disney has come under fire from some customers over its insertion of LGBT themes into children’s content, including the inclusion of a gay kiss into the 2022 “Lightyear” film which flopped at the box office. The company also voiced opposition to a Florida law intended to shield kids from being taught gender ideology and sexual topics in the classroom. The company has also faced backlash online after video emerged of a man in a dress welcoming small children into a Disneyland boutique full of princess costumes.
Today's headlines: Republican lawmakers in at least 5 states have introduced legislation that would limit or completely restrict gender affirming care for adults. As part of the legislation that took away Disney's self-governance over its theme park district in Florida, Ron Desantis got to re-appoint the district's Board of Governors. Attorneys for the Justice Department's civil division said in a court filing that Donald Trump *can* be sued by police officers over the January 6th insurrection. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel was among one of the state government officials who was threatened by a Michigan resident who said he would kill all the Jewish members of the state government. Finally for this week, the House Ethics Committee released a statement yesterday that its members voted unanimously to establish an investigative subcommittee to look into George Santos. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: New state bills restrict transgender health care — for adults CNN: Tennessee becomes first state in 2023 to restrict drag performances BBC: Governor who dressed in drag backs Tennessee anti-drag bill NY MAG: DeSantis Promises Florida Will Control Disney's Content Right-wing board to clamp down on “woke ideology” in cartoons. NBC: Trump can be sued by police over Jan. 6, Justice Department says CNN: Michigan AG says she was among those targeted in threat to kill Jewish members of state government Washington Post: House Ethics Committee launches investigation of Rep. George Santos CNN: ‘Have not heard of him': George Santos has a new campaign treasurer but questions persist Host: Sami Sage Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Original Music and Editing by Brandon Lee Bjornson
Nicolle Wallace discusses the DOJ's bombshell court filing saying that the former president can be held liable in court over the attack on the Capitol, Kellyanne Conway's meeting with the Manhattan DA's office, the defamation case filed by two Georgia poll workers that could yield information even the January 6th Committee couldn't uncover, the rise in domestic terrorism borne out today by the disturbing plot to assassinate Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and other Jewish leaders in the state, the fact-finding mission the cases of apparent poisonings of hundreds of schoolgirls in Iran, and more.Joined by: Rep. Barbara Lee, Mary McCord, Michael Steele, Oren Segal, David Folkenflik, RonNell Andersen Jones, Tia Mitchell, Eddie Glaude, Melissa Murray, Ryan Nobles, and Masih Alinejad
Tonight on The Last Word: President Biden makes an historic wartime visit to Ukraine. Also, Speaker McCarthy reportedly gives Tucker Carlson January 6 footage. Plus, the Dominion Voting Systems filing reveals how Fox deceives its viewers. And an election denier beats Trump's pick to lead Michigan Republicans. Ali Velshi, David Remnick, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Adam Serwer and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel join Lawrence O'Donnell.
Tonight on The Last Word: The accused Pelosi attacker is facing federal and state charges. Also, Democrats send former President Barack Obama to stump in battleground states. Plus, The Washington Post reports that a top Justice Department national security prosecutor is joining the Mar-a-Lago document investigation. And a new biography explores Abraham Lincoln's views on democracy. Claire McCaskill, Andrew Weissmann, Eddie Glaude, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Jon Meacham join Lawrence O'Donnell.
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