Podcasts about Virginia Citizens Defense League

Virginia Citizens Defense League head Philip Van Cleave is warning gun owners not to get complacent ahead of this year's elections, which have the potential to put Democrats in a position to enact sweeping gun bans, restrictions on public carry, and more.

Next, in our 8:30 half hour, we hear from the Virginia Citizens Defense League's Philip Van Cleave -- who talks to John about last week's 8-1 Supreme Court ruling (with Clarence Thomas dissenting) that upheld barring domestic violence suspects from possessing guns.  What Philip tells John is that the ruling wasn't as broad as purported and may have actually been a strike against so-called "reg flag" policies.  

WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW -- Philip Van Cleave - President, Virginia Citizens Defense League - discussed the important gun control bills either heading to Youngkin's desk or on Youngkin's desk. Website: https://vcdl.org/ List of gun control bills in Virginia: https://vcdl.org/mpage/VCDLActIteConGovYou030124 Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, March 7, 2024 /  7 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O'Connor and Mercedes Schlapp discussed: WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW -- Philip Van Cleave - President, Virginia Citizens Defense League - discussed the important gun control bills either heading to Youngkin's desk or on Youngkin's desk. Website: https://vcdl.org/ List of gun control bills in Virginia: https://vcdl.org/mpage/VCDLActIteConGovYou030124 Nikki Haley ends presidential campaign with 'no regrets,' ceding GOP nomination to Trump WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - REP. BEN CLINE - R-VA - to preview State of the Union WEBSITE: https://cline.house.gov/ TONIGHT: Joe Biden to deliver final State of the Union address of his term Thursday Marjorie Taylor Greene tells ex-BBC journalist Emily Maitlis to 'f*** off' after she asked her about her conspiracy theory that Jewish space lasers started Cali wildfires Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, March 7, 2024 /  7 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Next Monday gun owners will be flocking to Richmond for the Virginia Citizens Defense League's Lobby Day and Rally. VCDL head Phillip Van Cleave tells Cam there are a lot of reasons for Second Amendment advocates to show up, starting with the onslaught of bills targeting lawful gun owners that have been introduced in recent days.

Philip Van Cleave, President of the Virginia Citizens Defense League, joins John at the bottom of the 7 o'clock hour this AM, to discuss the upcoming vote by Henrico's Board of Supervisors to ban guns at in county-owned facilities.

Phillip Van Cleave of the Virginia Citizens Defense League joins Cam to discuss the upcoming push for an "assault weapons" ban by Democratic state legislators and why it's critically important for gun owners to push back during the group's upcoming Lobby Day.

American gun rights advocate and the president of the Virginia Citizens Defense League, Phillip Van Cleave joins Tim to discuss the federal laws pertaining to cannabis & gun possession. 

Phillip Van Cleave, Virginia Citizens Defense League, speaks to John Reid and gives an update on the pistol brace ban

Our guests today are Philip Van Cleave, who has been the President of the Virginia Citizens Defense League since 2001. And Alga Evans, the Student Engagement Director for VCDL Academy. 1) What is the VCDL Academy? 2) Young adults (colleges, universities, and high school) and the next generations will take their turn at steering the wheel of this nation, how do we reach them and encourage them to protect their right to keep and bear arms? 3) The Second Amendment is a non-political issue. However, nowadays politics play a huge role in both destroying and protecting our Bill of Rights. How do we use politics for good? 4) What is Practical Politics and who is it aimed at? 5) How do people support VCDL Academy and follow the work of the VCDL?

Riding Shotgun With Charlie #170 Jill McDaniel Mom At Arms, The DC Project   Jill McDaniel is someone I've been following for awhile. Since she's a DC Project gal, I already knew that she may be up for being on the show. I had a course scheduled in Virginia and I reached out to her to see how far she was from the class. Lynchburg, VA wasn't too far so we set up a time and date to film a show.    Growing up in rural southern Virginia, she's always been around firearms.  Her father was a police officer and worked about a half hour from their home. He instilled in his family that they were going to learn to shoot and handle firearms since worked that far away. She learned on a BB gun and rifle before she started on handguns.    In 2016 with the Clinton/Trump election is when she started to get active on social media and paying attention to the politics of firearms and Rights. This was the first time she saw and heard gun control ads and Moms Demand Action (MDA). She took to Twitter, where she usually crap-talks about sports, and found Shannon Watts. She discovered Watts was lying and she wanted to get involved to stop the lies. That's when she started blogging and wanted to challenge what the MDA were putting out there. So she purchased the Mom At Arms domain name.    She asked for contributors to the website. She's got about 10-15 people that write for the site when they're able to. The objective of the site is to find out and get the word out about what is going on across the country. Most of her writers are female and are DV survivors, crime victims, or self defense oriented people. The success of the site has become bigger than she thought it would be.    Mom At Arms does have informants  and moles! There are some writers who ‘sneak' into MDA meetings and pretend to be a ‘red shirt' just to find out what they're up to. These ‘spies' do get booted out of meetings if they get discovered.  Jill herself has been kicked off a zoom when a red shirt did some research into her.    Already friends with Mary Callison (#050), Rebecca Schmoe (#158), and their group One Million Moms Against Gun Control, Jill was learning about the DCP. There was a VA director, but she needed to step down. Dianna Muller (RSWC #059 & #164) asked Jill to be the VA director. With her experience as an instructor, running her own blog, and fighting with Watts, she was more than ready. Through the DCP, she also works with the Virginia Citizens Defense League in being a cheerleader, promoter, and supporter.  Jill is also a USCCA certified instructor and really enjoys teaching situational awareness courses.  Paying attention to your surroundings is really the basis for staying out of gun fights and bad situations.    Having several of the DCP ladies on the show, I've really come to have a lot of respect for the group and for the ladies individually. They're all doing many things at the state and national level. Jill isn't any different. She's got the Mom At Arms website and all it's social media. She's doing things in VA. And she's been blocked by Shannon Watts! Which is a cool badge to wear. You'll find all of her socials down below! Favorite quotes:  “...when you speak about guns, we've instilled at birth.” “I learned how to shoot with a BB gun and a deck of cards.” “It's become something bigger than I thought it would ever be.” “We knew the 2A sanctuary stuff was about to take flight, and we wanted to make it concrete in some way.” “We focus on the Rights, we focus on the Constitution.” Mom At Arms Website https://www.mom-at-arms.com/   Mom At Arms/USCCA https://training.usconcealedcarry.com/instructor/7aae0872-7ac7-11eb-a776-02420a0001fb   Mom At Arms Facebook https://www.facebook.com/momatarms   Mom At Arms Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mom_at_arms/   Mom At Arms Twitter https://twitter.com/mom_at_arms   The DC Project https://www.dcproject.info/ Second Amendment Foundation https://secure.anedot.com/saf/donate?sc=RidingShotgun   Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms https://www.ccrkba.org/     Please support the Riding Shotgun With Charlie sponsors and supporters.    Buy RSWC & GunGram shirts & hoodies, stickers & patches, and mugs at the store! http://ridingshotgunwithcharlie.com/rswc-shop/   Dennis McCurdy Author, Speaker, Firewalker http://www.find-away.com/   Self Defense Radio Network http://sdrn.us/   Buy a Powertac Flashlight, use RSWC as the discount code and save 15% www.powertac.com/RSWC  

Phillip Van Cleave, from the Virginia Citizens Defense League talks with John Reid about bills in the veto session and gives us some general updates on the VCDL.  

What do you do immediately after a self defense shooting? In this episode of the Green Ops Podcast Luke talks with Gilbert Ambler Esq., a pro 2nd amendment attorney, about what to do right after a self defense situation, what you should say and not say and what to expect when the police arrive.Attorney Gilbert Ambler is licensed to practice law in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.  Much of his practice focuses on constitutional issues and criminal defense throughout Virginia and in central and western Pennsylvania, with many of his cases involving weapons or self-defense related issues.  He also has experience representing both individuals and Federal Firearm Licensees (FFLs) in compliance with the ATF.  Gilbert is a contributor to multiple firearms blogs, has taught CLE (continuing legal education) to other attorneys on the subject of firearms law, has been a featured guest on tv and radio programming to discuss important constitutional concepts, and has taught hundreds of self-defense legal seminars to thousands of people.  Gilbert is also one of the founding members of the American Council of 2nd Amendment Lawyers (see 2alawyers.org).  He is author of the 2021 issue of "Virginia Gun Law, Armed and Educated" and co-author of "The Ultimate FFL Resource Guide," a comprehensive guidebook for Federal Firearm Licensees. Gilbert has represented groups including U.S. LawShield, Gun Owners of America, Gun Owners Foundation, and Virginia Citizens Defense League in various firearm related cases. In addition to state courts for Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia, Gilbert is licensed to practice in federal court for both the Eastern and Western District of Virginia, and the Western District of Pennsylvania. https://amblerlawoffices.com Find out more on YouTube;https://www.youtube.com/@TheCommonwealthsGunRightsPlease like, subscribe and share to help us grow the podcast.Check out our YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/GreenOpsInc Follow us on Instagram:Green Ops Podcast - Green_ops_podcastGreen Ops - greenopsincLuke - Wreck_it_LukeDex - Redleg_dexLove you Mom!

The ATF ruled on January 31st, 2023 that if you own a pistol with a "pistol brace" you are now in possession of an SBR and technically a felon.  In this episode of the Green Ops Podcast Luke talks with 2A supporting attorney Gilbert Ambler on what you should do if you own a pistol brace, what this means for the future of the 2nd amendment and also how to support the many different lawsuits that have been filed (Mr. Ambler is representing Gun Owners of America in their lawsuit) against the ATF.Attorney Gilbert Ambler is licensed to practice law in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.  Much of his practice focuses on constitutional issues and criminal defense throughout Virginia and in central and western Pennsylvania, with many of his cases involving weapons or self-defense related issues.  He also has experience representing both individuals and Federal Firearm Licensees (FFLs) in compliance with the ATF.  Gilbert is a contributor to multiple firearms blogs, has taught CLE (continuing legal education) to other attorneys on the subject of firearms law, has been a featured guest on tv and radio programming to discuss important constitutional concepts, and has taught hundreds of self-defense legal seminars to thousands of people.  Gilbert is also one of the founding members of the American Council of 2nd Amendment Lawyers (see 2alawyers.org).  He is author of the 2021 issue of "Virginia Gun Law, Armed and Educated" and co-author of "The Ultimate FFL Resource Guide," a comprehensive guidebook for Federal Firearm Licensees. Gilbert has represented groups including U.S. LawShield, Gun Owners of America, Gun Owners Foundation, and Virginia Citizens Defense League in various firearm related cases. In addition to state courts for Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia, Gilbert is licensed to practice in federal court for both the Eastern and Western District of Virginia, and the Western District of Pennsylvania. https://amblerlawoffices.com Find out more on YouTube;https://www.youtube.com/@TheCommonwealthsGunRightsSupport the GOA lawsuit here: https://www.gunowners.orgIntro/Outro Music:afraid of expressing myself by Babasmas https://soundcloud.com/babasmasmoosicCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/3juUqV2Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/AtzTZnRM9gMPlease like, subscribe and share to help us grow the podcast.Check out our YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/GreenOpsInc Follow us on Instagram:Green Ops Podcast - Green_ops_podcastGreen Ops - greenopsincLuke - Wreck_it_LukeDex - Redleg_dexLove you Mom!

Sharing some commentary and seeking your thoughts on what I said.  Sharing what it takes to get started as a gun owner in Maryland and giving kudos to the Virginia Citizens Defense League, VCDL.org for leading as a gun rights organization. https://vcdl.org/mpage/VCDLLegUpd012723 The state of Maryland isn't quite up to the level of New York or California when it comes to gun control, but it ain't for lack of trying. Maryland has tons of gun control laws on the books, and none of them have made Baltimore any safer, but that won't stop them from doing more. https://mdsp.maryland.gov/Organization/Pages/CriminalInvestigationBureau/LicensingDivision/Firearms/HandgunQualificationLicense.aspx Thanks for sharing,   Shalom Baby, Rev. Kenn Blanchard blackmanwithagun@gmail.com    https://patreon.com/blackmanwithagun 

Philip Van Cleave, President of the Virginia Citizens Defense League, joined Jeff Katz to talk about their plans for Lobby Day on Monday January 16, 2023 and what they hope gets done.

Philip Van Cleave, President of the Virginia Citizen's Defense League is on to debunk the rhetoric being blasted by the 'podium jockey' that sadly and predictably, always follows tragedies like the Uvalde TX school massacre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riding Shotgun With Charlie #138 John Crump Black Swan Media    John Crump is one of those content creators that is just about everywhere. Our paths must have crossed somewhere. Regardless, John was up for being on the show when I made a trip to Virginia. He says he does his shows from his mother's basement. She was nice enough to offer me some cookies and milk.    John, often known as Crump, or even Crumpy, has lots of things going on. He tells us that he grew up in a house full of Democrats and he was the only Constitutionalist in the family. So he's been consistent throughout. Once he gets into something, he's ALL in.  When he got into firearms, he ended up starting one gun store and buying another just to have the inventory. He submitted something to Ammoland and it was published.  The next week, he sent another article to them and that was published.  Then a third the next week. Eventually, Ammoland just said John should write for them.    He's got his hand in some other content, too.  He's got a daily YouTube channel, John Crump Live.  There's a variety of guests and topics, covering just about anything that is firearm or freedom related. Then there's John Crump News. Like the title says, it's where he puts out news of what's going on. He's also helping other content creators, too.  Folks like DLD After Dark, Flying Rich, Trench Work Chronicles, Shooting Gallery New England (RSWC #106), and 2A EDU.  Plus he creates t-shirts and patches.  All of this is under the Black Swan Media brand.  There's a story behind Black Swan Media that he shares with us.  One of the things that keeps John going is being an insomniac and not sleeping much.    John also tells us a bit about buying firearms in Virginia.  He also talks about his connection to Gun Owners of America (GOA) and their involvement with Virginia Citizens Defense League. I was a little surprised that an 18 year old can buy a handgun and carry it openly. Much of northern Virginia is ‘occupied territory' and the rest of Virginia is ‘free America' as I often call regions like these.    With all of the interviews he's done, he did a compilation of sorts.  He took some transcripts of the best interviews and turned it into a book called Speaking With Giants. Some of the interviewees are RSWC passengers! Stephen Willeford (#088), Anthony Colandro (#003 & 025), Sarah Joy Albrecht (#092), Rhonda Ezell (#037), Michael Sodini (# 067).  But there's others, too. Willes Lee, Maj Toure, Tim Kennedy, and more. The proceeds from the book went to help John's sick niece. The proceeds still get donated.    John also gets into telling us about his favorite guest, Tony Simon (#041).  He said the conversation went from “Karens” to how we got to socialism and it only took 4 hours!    John had some great quotes, which you'll find below. I really enjoyed him talking about learning about yourself when you interview someone.  And how the interviewee also learns something about themselves when they're guests on a show. I learn something from all of my passengers and I think its a good thing about taking folks Riding Shotgun.    Favorite quotes: “I believe we should live within the Constitution and everything else is infringement.” “When I go to sleep, I'm writing in my head. So when I wake up, I have an article usually pre-written in my head.” “You learn a little bit about yourself when you talk to someone.” “Life isn't easy because it's not meant to be easy. Anything that's worth something is hard.”   Timestamp 00:00 Intro 01:20 John Crump 01:45 Beginnings 02:21 Constitutionalist & growing up 05:03 Engineering of firearms 06:19 VA info & GOA 09:35 Buying gun stores 10:18 Journalism & writing 12:08 Black Swan Media 15:53 Internet traffic 16:41 T shirts 18:50 Staying on top of things 25:14 Speaking with Giants book 29:49 Favorite Guests 34:04 GOA/VCDL Connection 39:40 Europe 41:58 Wrap up Black Swan Media on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Johncrumplive   John Crump News YouTube https://www.youtube.com/johncrumpnews   John Crump Live YouTube https://www.youtube.com/johncrumplive   Ammoland-John Crump https://www.ammoland.com/author/johncrump/   Crumpy Website http://crumpy.com/   Speaking With Giants https://www.amazon.com/Speaking-Giants-Interviews-John-Crump/dp/B08CP9DJL6   Gun Owners of America https://www.gunowners.org/   Virginia Citizens Defense League https://vcdl.org/ Second Amendment Foundation http://saf.org/   Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms https://www.ccrkba.org/     Please support the Riding Shotgun With Charlie sponsors and supporters.    Buy RSWC & GunGram shirts & hoodies, stickers & patches, and mugs at the store! http://ridingshotgunwithcharlie.com/rswc-shop/   Keyhole Holsters  Veteran Owned, American Made http://www.keyholeholsters.com/   Dennis McCurdy Author, Speaker, Firewalker http://www.find-away.com/   Self Defense Radio Network http://sdrn.us/

Philip Van Cleave is the President of the Virginia Citizens Defense League and a staunch supporter of gun rights both in Virginia and the United States. You can learn more about the VCDL and the work they do here: VCDL Website

Our guest today is Philip Van Cleave. Philip has been the president of the Virginia Citizens Defense League since 2001, and is an award-winning Grassroots Activist. Philip served as a reserve deputy sheriff in Texas for 7 years, and is an NRA instructor. Philip believes in the Right to Keep and Bear Arms as a fundamental human right and is an unabashed supporter who has fought for the right to keep and bear arms for many years in Virginia and across the US. 1) The State of Virginia has a very consequential election coming up where multiple seats are up for the vote. Talk to us about who is up for election this year? -Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, all 100 House Delegate Seats and multiple local positions. 2) Should gun owners in Virginia take advantage of new early voting laws? 3) What's at stake in the elections? 4) What is the VCDL agenda for the next legislative session? 5) The VCDL organizes the biggest 2A Rally in the nation. Do you have another Rally scheduled for 2022?

Mark chats with Virginia Citizens Defense League's Phillip Van Cleave about the Bloomberg promise to spend nearly $2M to elect Democrat gun grabbers to "keep Virginia blue." AWR Hawkins from Breitbart News updates us on current 2A national news.

Our guest today is Tara Craft. Tara is a firearms instructor, blogger, and Second Amendment advocate who shares her experiences as a female gun owner on various social media platforms. Tara began her Instagram account, “How I Carry”, as a way to document the challenges of learning to carry a concealed firearm, which led to her and her husband founding Gen2 Training, LLC to offer beginner classes to their rural community. She is a member of the DC Project and Virginia Citizens Defense League, and Tara believes that Second Amendment rights are for everyone and encourages everyone to advocate for the right to bear arms. 1) Walk us through your journey from passively supporting the Second Amendment to actively advocating for it. 2) Your videos are clever and effective. The Hard Knock Life video, regarding obstacles facing new gun owners, was particularly powerful. Was there a specific moment that caused you to make that one? 3) Everyone has a day-one at learning something. Why does it seem so difficult to promote acceptance and education without shaming our newcomers? 4) This might be a newsflash to some people, but with gun ownership on the rise, it is more obvious than ever that is no “typical” gun owner. Talk to us about that. 5) You have stated that you won't “lose your guns in a boating accident” – what does this phrase mean?

PETE SANTILLI SHOW - #2340 - 6PM EASTERN WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 24, 2021 LIVE BROADCAST: https://vimeo.com/event/706574  EP 2340-6PM Dems Panicked About Joe Biden's Sole Access To Nukes...Wonder Why…     Several-dozen House Democrats signed a letter asking President Joe Biden to give up his sole authority to launch nuclear weapons and “consider modifying” the command and control of the U.S. nuclear forces. “Vesting one person with this authority entails real risks,” a letter from Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) said. “Past presidents have threatened to attack other countries with nuclear weapons or exhibited behavior that caused other officials to express concern about the president’s judgment.” https://thepetesantillishow.com/archives/17012  Special Guest: Philip Van Cleave is president of the Virginia Citizens Defense League, (VCDL). @VCDL_ORG Facebook Google+ LinkedIn On The Web The Virginia Citizens Defense League is an all-volunteer, non-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to defending the human rights of all Virginians. Philip has written extensively in support of Gun Owner Rights in addition to his on the ground activism throughout Virginia. https://vcdl.org/

Washington Free Beacon reporter Stephen Gutowski joins Cam to discuss Facebook's deplatforming of the Virginia Citizens Defense League, Keybase's decision to ban files for 3D-printed firearms, and how the Second Amendment community is responding to the attempts to stifle the speech of 2A activists.

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Cam shares his speech for the 2021 Lobby Day hosted by the Virginia Citizens Defense League, which is taking place both online and in person via a "rolling rally" through the state capitol of Richmond.

Despite some concerns from gun owners about the possibility of bad actors using the event for their own purposes, the Virginia Citizens Defense League says next Monday's Lobby Day will take place as scheduled, though this year's event will look much different than last year's.

Virginia law enforcement will remain in Washington, D.C. through the inauguration; Clergy at the Virginia Interfaith Center, along with Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, condemned the violence at the U.S. Capitol; the Virginia Citizens Defense League has altered plans for their rally on January 18th; and other local news stories

JT and the missus are heading to the Fishersville Gun Show, With contributions from Tobey of Tobey's Pawn and Philip Van Cleave of the Virginia Citizens' Defense League See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2021 Lobby Day rally hosted by the Virginia Citizens Defense League is going to look a little different than it has in years past, with a massive mobile caravan planned to deliver a pro-2A message to state lawmakers and Gov. Ralph Northam. VCDL president Philip Van Cleave joins Cam on the program with details on how you can be a part of the roving rally.

A special session of the Virginia General Assembly later this summer is expected to address budget shortfalls caused by the coronavirus crisis, but Democrats in control of the legislature are already pushing to add gun control legislation to the agenda. Phillip Van Cleave of the Virginia Citizens Defense League joins Cam to talk about what 2A advocates are doing to push back against a possible gun ban and more.

The Specialist outlines a massive list of talking points as he updates his listeners. From Russian Conspiracy 2.0, to BLM or is it SBLM? And then on to Covid 19, Chris covers it ALL SO YOU ARE TOTALLY INFORMED!! Robert Dean former United States Marine and Libertarian Party Leader in Virginia Beach joins Chris. When these two get together anything is possible. Buckle up!!! Phillip Van Cleave President of The Virginia Citizens Defense League a defender of our 1st Amendment Rights joins Chris on Mainstreet U.S.A as he gives us a look at the gun laws effective today in the Commonwealth of Virginia. A must hear.

Mornings on the Mall 06.13.20 Hosts: Mary Walter and Vince Coglianese Executive Producer: Heather Hunter Guests: ReOpen MoCo's Erik Tammaru, Daily Caller's Christian Datoc, Reason's Robby Soave, Gen. Jack Keane, VCDL's Philip Van Cleave ============================================================== 5-A/B/C -- SEATTLE’S AUTONOMOUS ZONE: - Seattle protesters storm City Hall, demand mayor resign after driving police out of area, declaring autonomous zone  Hundreds of protesters, aided by a sympathetic City Council member, stormed Seattle's City Hall Tuesday night to demand the mayor's resignation, just days after seizing a six-block downtown zone that includes a shuttered police precinct. Demonstrators remained peaceful, without reports of violence or injuries, but are pushing Mayor Jenny Durkan to step down if she refuses to defund the city's police department. The protesters continued to camp out in a self-declared “Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone” (CHAZ)-- a region spanning six blocks and encompassing the precinct-- which has effectively been abandoned by law enforcement after the Seattle Police Department closed the East Precinct on Monday. For more than two weeks following the death of George Floyd -- an unarmed black man who died in police custody after a former Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for over eight minutes -- hundreds of demonstrators all over the country took to the streets to condemn police brutality. In some cities, like Seattle, pockets of violence erupted as a result of clashes with law enforcement. https://www.foxnews.com/us/seattle-city-hall-protesters-autonomous-zone Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump: 5h: Domestic Terrorists have taken over Seattle, run by Radical Left Democrats, of course. LAW & ORDER! https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1270923257844301836 TRUMP: Radical Left Governor @JayInslee and the Mayor of Seattle are being taunted and played at a level that our great Country has never seen before. Take back your city NOW. If you don’t do it, I will. This is not a game. These ugly Anarchists must be stooped IMMEDIATELY. MOVE FAST! @DAILYCALLER: Washington Gov. Inslee on the so-called "autonomous zone" in Seattle: "That's news to me". (VIDEO) EARLIER: Seattle protesters storm City Hall, demand mayor resign after driving police out of area, declaring autonomous zone Hundreds of protesters, aided by a sympathetic City Council member, stormed Seattle's City Hall Tuesday night to demand the mayor's resignation, just days after seizing a six-block downtown zone that includes a shuttered police precinct. Demonstrators remained peaceful, without reports of violence or injuries, but are pushing Mayor Jenny Durkan to step down if she refuses to defund the city's police department. The protesters continued to camp out in a self-declared “Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone” (CHAZ)-- a region spanning six blocks and encompassing the precinct-- which has effectively been abandoned by law enforcement after the Seattle Police Department closed the East Precinct on Monday. KOMO: Police make allegations of intimidation, extortion inside Capitol Hill's Autonomous Zone And that lack of an organized leadership is hampering efforts to bring back some normalcy to the area and have officers return to the precinct said Deanna Nolette, Seattle Assistant Police Chief. Nolette said her department and other city departments are trying to find the leaders of the CHAZ to negotiate a roadmap for the area’s immediate future. She said police are receiving reports of armed people manning the check points intimidating people trying to enter. “While Washington is an open carry state, there is no legal right for those arms to be used intimidate community members," Nolette said. Nolette said operating a citizen checkpoint on a public street is illegal. “We have heard anecdotally of citizens and businesses being asked to pay a fee to operate within this area, this is crime of extortion," Nolette said. Activist Who Helped Create ‘Police No Go Zone’ Complains When Their Food Is Stolen (PHOTO) An activist who claimed to have helped establish the self-declared Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ), a six-block area in downtown Seattle, took to Twitter to complain about the community’s food being stolen. The 18-year-old activist appears to be a transgender woman and a self-described “lesbian anarchist,” according to her now-private Twitter account. The activist tweeted Wednesday that CHAZ had invited homeless people into the zone, who promptly stole all of their food. The activist pleaded on Twitter for people to bring an assortment of foods, including vegan meat substitutes and soy products, stating that they would “need more food to keep the area operational.” 5-D -- FLYNN UPDATE: - Justice Department dropping Flynn case is 'a gross abuse of prosecutorial power,' court-appointed lawyer says  *A former federal judge appointed to review the Justice Department's motion to dismiss criminal charges against President Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn said there was evidence of a "gross abuse" of prosecutorial power and that the request should be denied. Former U.S. District Judge John Gleeson said in a filing Wednesday the government "has engaged in highly irregular conduct to benefit a political ally of the President" and argued that Flynn had committed perjury.  - Court-appointed attorney says judge should block DOJ move to drop Flynn case  John Gleeson, the attorney and retired judge who was appointed by Judge Emmet Sullivan to submit a brief discussing whether federal prosecutors should be able to dismiss their case against Michael Flynn, insisted in a filing Wednesday that not only does Sullivan have the authority to reject the government’s request but he should do so. The Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure state that prosecutors may dismiss a case “with leave of court.” At issue in the Flynn case now is exactly what level of discretion this gives the court. Gleeson argues that it covers the current situation, claiming that federal prosecutors gave a pretext for why they want to drop the case. “Leave of court should not be granted when the explanations the Government puts forth are not credible as the real reasons for its dismissal of a criminal charge,” Gleeson wrote in his amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) brief, alleging that prosecutors’ reasoning is “riddled with inexplicable and elementary errors of law and fact” and should not justify dismissal. “[T]he rule empowers courts to protect the integrity of their own proceedings from prosecutors who undertake corrupt, politically motivated dismissals. That is what has happened here. The Government has engaged in highly irregular conduct to benefit a political ally of the President.” Attorney General Bill Barr disputes this. In an interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier, he claimed that Sullivan was encroaching on the Justice Department’s authority. “The argument is that it's always been understood that decisions whether to pursue an individual through the prosecution process or holding them criminally accountable is vested in the executive branch and not the courts,” Barr said. “And he is essentially, in our view, trying to set himself up as an alternative prosecutor.” https://www.foxnews.com/politics/counsel-appointed-by-flynn-judge-says-court-should-block-doj-move-to-drop-charges 5-E -- MERRIAM WEBSTER CHANGING DEFINITION OF RACISM: US dictionary Merriam-Webster to change its definition of racism American dictionary Merriam-Webster will change its definition of the word racism at the suggestion of a young Black woman who wanted it to better reflect the oppression of people of colour. Kennedy Mitchum, a recent graduate of Drake University in Iowa, contacted Merriam-Webster, which has published its dictionaries since 1847, to propose updating the term. "I basically told them that they need to include that there's a systematic oppression upon a group of people," she told the local CBS affiliate KMOV. "It's not just, 'Oh, I don't like someone.'" Merriam-Webster's editorial manager, Peter Sokolowski, confirmed to AFP that the definition would be modified after Mitchum's request. 6-A -- TRUMP AGAINST CHANGING NAMES OF CONFEDERATE NAMED BASES: *President Trump says he is ruling out changing the name of Army bases named for Confederate Army officers. This comes two days after Defense Secretary Mark Esper indicated he is open to a discussion of such changes, which have been urged by prominent retired Army officers and others. In a series of tweets, Trump wrote, "My administration will not even consider" changing those Army base names. Kayleigh McEnany Turns Base Renaming Question Around On The Biden Welcome Center (VIDEO) McEnany brought up the movie “Gone With The Wind,” no longer available on HBO, and asked if George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison should be “erased from history” because of their views. “What about FDR, because of internment camps?” she asked. “Should he be erased from history, or Lyndon Johnson, who has a history of documented racist statements." Then, the White House press secretary took aim at Biden: “Finally, what about people that are alleged by the media to be segregationists?” said McEnany. “NBC tells us Joe Biden didn’t just compromise with segregationists, he fought for their causes in schools, experts say. CNN tells us letters from Joe Biden reveal how he sought support of segregationists in the fight against busing. Washington Post tells us that Biden’s tough talk on 1970 schools’ desegregation plans could get him new scrutiny. And there are several more where that came from. So I’ll leave you with a question. Should we then rename the Biden Welcome Center?” 6-B/C -- TRUMP NEWS: *Trump to hold first post-coronavirus rally in Oklahoma: President Trump is planning to hold his first rally of the coronavirus era on June 19 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. And he says he's planning more events in Florida, Texas and Arizona as well. Trump's signature rallies often draw tens of thousands of people but have been on hiatus since March 2 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Trump also told reporters at the White House that he would announce a new location soon for a speech in August accepting the Republican Party's nomination for president. https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/502143-trump-to-hold-first-post-coronavirus-rally-in-oklahoma DAILY CALLER’S CHRISTIAN DATOC: Trump says he’ll hold his first post-coronavirus rally in Tulsa, OK on Juneteenth, sending any doubts he wouldn’t address racial inequality right out the window — OK followed by rallies in FL, AZ, and NC despite his feud with Gov Roy Cooper over the RNC https://twitter.com/TocRadio/status/1270828847794184195 TRUMP TO SPEAK ON RACE AND POLICING ON THURSDAY: President Trump is expected to talk about race relations and policing Thursday in Dallas, before he attends a high-dollar campaign fundraising dinner. The White House says the president will announce a plan for “holistic revitalization and recovery” at a roundtable with “faith leaders, law enforcement officials, and small business owners to discuss solutions to historic economic, health, and justice disparities in American communities.” STEVEN PORTNOY: In Dallas tomorrow, President Trump will unveil a "plan for holistic revitalization and recovery," a WH official says. He'll meet with local faith, law enforcement and biz leaders to seek "solutions to historic economic, health, and justice disparities in American communities." GOP CONVENTION LOCATION: WASH POST REPORTED EARLIER ON WEDNESDAY: GOP expects to move its convention to JACKSONVILLE after dispute with North Carolina over pandemic safeguards... https://twitter.com/costareports/status/1270693829784604682 DAILY CALLER’S CHRISTIAN DATOC FOLLOWS UP: Multiple RNC officials tell me this morning that Washington Post's story about hosting the convention in Jacksonville is "premature" — Phoenix, Dallas, Savannah, Nashville, Orlando still very much in the running https://twitter.com/TocRadio/status/1270713912682352640 6-D -- CANCEL CULTURE COMES FOR PAW PATROL AND OTHERS: NY TIMES: The Protests Come for ‘Paw Patrol’ It was only a matter of time before the protests came for “Paw Patrol.” “Paw Patrol” is a children’s cartoon about a squad of canine helpers. It is basically a pretense for placing household pets in a variety of cool trucks. The team includes Marshall, a firefighting Dalmatian; Rubble, a bulldog construction worker; and Chase, a German shepherd who is also a cop. In the world of “Paw Patrol,” Chase is drawn to be a very good boy who barks stuff like “Chase is on the case!” and “All in a police pup’s day!” as he rescues kittens in his tricked-out S.U.V. But last week, when the show’s official Twitter account put out a bland callfor “Black voices to be heard,” commenters came after Chase. “Euthanize the police dog,” they said. “Defund the paw patrol.” “All dogs go to heaven, except the class traitors in the Paw Patrol.” THE SHOW "COPS" HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY CANCELED: "Cops" has officially been canceled by Paramount Network four days after it was pulled from the schedule https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/cops-canceled-paramount-network-1234629637/ CNN: Greg Glassman resigns as CrossFit CEO after controversial statements about George Floyd Embattled CrossFit CEO Greg Glassman is resigning after he sparked outrage over his response to nationwide protests against racial injustice and police brutality. In a statement Tuesday, Glassman said he decided to retire after he "created a rift in the CrossFit community and unintentionally hurt many of its members." "Those who know me know that my sole issue is the chronic disease epidemic," Glassman said. "I know that CrossFit is the solution to this epidemic and that CrossFit HQ and its staff serve as the stewards of CrossFit affiliates worldwide. I cannot let my behavior stand in the way of HQ's or affiliates' missions." Following HBO Cancellation, ‘Gone With The Wind’ Is The #1 Best-Selling Movie On Amazon HBO Max pulled “Gone with the Wind,” the 1939 film that’s been called “the biggest blockbuster in American history,” from its library of streaming films. It quickly shot to the top of the list of best-selling movies and TV shows on Amazon. Other editions of the film also made the top-ten list on Amazon Wednesday, ranking #8 and #9. It’s also at the top of the “Romance” category on Amazon. The movie won 10 Academy Awards, one of which was earned by Hattie McDaniel, making her the first African-American to be nominated for and win an Oscar. UPDATE: ‘Gone With the Wind’ will eventually return to HBO with a denouncement of its racist depictions.  An HBO Max spokesperson says “Gone With the Wind” will eventually return to the platform with a discussion about its historical context and a denouncement of its racist depictions.  On Tuesday, HBO Max removed the 1939 film from its library in the wake of protests over the death of George Floyd. “’Gone With The Wind’ is a product of its time and depicts some of the ethnic and racial prejudices that have, unfortunately, been commonplace in American society. These racist depictions were wrong then and are wrong today, and we felt that to keep this title up without an explanation and a denouncement of those depictions would be irresponsible,” an HBO Max spokesperson told Variety. “These depictions are certainly counter to WarnerMedia’s values, so when we return the film to HBO Max, it will return with a discussion of its historical context and a denouncement of those very depictions, but will be presented as it was originally created, because to do otherwise would be the same as claiming these prejudices never existed. If we are to create a more just, equitable and inclusive future, we must first acknowledge and understand our history.” 6-E -- COROANVIRUS AND SEX: Journalist JOSH BARRO: NYC Health advice discourages casual sex during COVID, but also says if you’re going to have it: “Be creative with sexual positions and physical barriers, like walls, that allow sexual contact while preventing close face to face contact.” ROBBY SOAVE: NYC's Official Guide to Pandemic Sex Is Awkward but Accurate. The health department correctly recognizes that abstinence doesn't work, and kissing is riskier than sex.  Coronavirus dictates from public health officials and government bureaucrats have been confusing, contradictory, and arbitrary for months now.  As compliance with aggressive social distancing begins to slip, officials must pivot toward offering scientifically sound advice about what kinds of activities carry risk, rather than doubling down on impractical and wide-ranging lockdowns. Thankfully, New York City's recently published guidance on "safer sex and COVID-19" is a remarkably sober—and, yes, awkwardly descriptive—piece of realistic guidance. While it acknowledges that the absolutely safest course of action would be to refrain from sex, it also accepts that abstinence-only education does not work. People are going to get together and they're going to get it on. The best thing that the experts can do is educate people about how to make these activities less risky. To that end, the three-page document correctly notes that kissing might be a riskier amorous activity than actual sex, given that respiratory droplets are the most effective vehicles of disease transmission. (This is an inversion of standard safe sex practices: Kissing generally carries little risk of spreading STDs.)  - LAST WEEK: Study says couples should wear MASKS during sex  Harvard experts say couples who are not quarantining together should wear FACE MASKS during sex to prevent the spread of coronavirus Sexual partners should consider wearing face masks that cover their noses and mouths while doing the deed. While the advice sounds like something out of a Cosmopolitan magazine guide for spicing things up in the bedroom, it is actually a suggestion from Harvard University researchers, who have offered up a guide on sexual health in the era of COVID-19. The guide, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine last month, suggests that couples who are not quarantining together but remain sexually active consider not kissing on the mouth and wearing protective face masks during sex to prevent the spread of coronavirus. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-8384891/Couples-arent-quarantining-avoid-kissing-wear-FACE-MASKS-says-study.html?ito=social-twitter_dailymailus 6-F -- VIRGINIA / COLUMBUS STATUE TOPPLED: - Richmond protesters topple Columbus statue, throw it in lake RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A statue of Christopher Columbus in Richmond was torn down by protesters, set on fire and then thrown into a lake. The figure was toppled less than two hours after protesters gathered in the city’s Byrd Park were chanting for the statue to be taken down, news outlets reported. After the figure was removed from its pedestal around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday by protesters using several ropes, a sign that reads, “Columbus represents genocide” was placed on the spray-painted foundation that once held the statue. It was then set on fire and rolled into a lake in the park, NBC 12 reported. https://wtop.com/virginia/2020/06/richmond-protesters-topple-columbus-statue-throw-it-in-lake/ - Christopher Columbus statues toppled in Richmond, beheaded in Boston  Statues of Christopher Columbus were targeted by protesters in Massachusetts and Virginia on Tuesday night in an act of solidarity with indigenous peoples.  The 8-foot-tall memorial to the explorer in Richmond, Va., was pulled down with ropes and dragged roughly 200 yards to nearby Landing at Foundation Lake, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch. It was also reportedly briefly lit on fire. A makeshift headstone poster was also placed in front of the sunken statute in the water that read, “Racism. You will not be missed.” Another statue of Columbus was beheaded in Boston overnight in the park named after him, according to CBS Boston. BOSTON (CBS) – The Christopher Columbus statue in Boston’s North End will be removed after it was beheaded early Wednesday morning. Mayor Marty Walsh said it will be put in storage and there will now be conversations about the “historic meaning” of the incident and whether it will ever go back up. The statue in Christopher Columbus Park on Atlantic Avenue was surrounded by crime scene tape as the head lay on the ground next to the base. https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/501998-christopher-columbus-statues-toppled-in-richmond-beheaded-in 7-A -- 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - Erik Tammaru -  founder of Reopen Montgomery County @etammaru Reopen Montgomery County, MD has planned a protest against inequity this Thursday at 12:00 noon at the Red Brick Courthouse Park in Rockville. For immediate release: June 8, 2020: Rockville, MD – Reopen Montgomery County, MD is an online group dedicated to the reopening of our county to pre-Covid levels, and the restoration of our constitutional rights. Why do politicians think it is safe to enter a big box store but not a small business?  Why are churches limited to gatherings of ten people yet politicians support thousands taking to the streets?  It is time to reopen. Show your support for those hurt by extended lockdowns and join us. Reopen Montgomery County, MD will host a protest against inequity on Thursday June 11, 12:00 noon at the Red Brick Courthouse Park, at the corner of East Montgomery and Maryland Ave in Rockville. Parking available at N Washington St, entrance on East Montgomery Ave. UPDATE: Montgomery County likely to enter Phase 2 of reopening next week. Phase 2 of the reopening process will mean more relaxed restrictions for county residents and businesses.  ROCKVILLE, Md. — Just a couple of weeks after joining the rest of the state in entering Phase 1 of Maryland’s reopening process, Montgomery County could advance to Phase 2 as early as next week. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced Wednesday that the county could move onto the new phase next week based on the current data trends. "If data trends continue, our Phase 2 reopening is likely to begin sometime next week," Elrich said. "We expect to allow modified indoor retail shopping and indoor religious services, lap swimming, and more." Several suburban D.C. counties, including Montgomery and Prince George's counties, stayed behind Maryland’s reopening process, which Gov. Larry Hogan announced on May 15. Phase 2 of reopening will mean more relaxed restrictions for county residents and businesses. Here's what Phase 2 of reopening will look like for Montgomery County if allowed to enter: Indoor & Outdoor Gatherings: Limited to a maximum of 50 or 1 person/family unit per 200 sq. ft., whichever is lower Office Spaces & Multi-tenant Commercial Buildings: Limited use for nonessential with requirements; telework strongly encouraged where applicable Retail: Curbside and limited in-store; 1 patron per 200 sq. ft. of sales space Restaurants: Outdoor/patio seating & limited indoor dining with requirements; 50% capacity maximum indoors Salons/Barbers/Personal Services: All personal services allowed by appointment only; 1 patron per 200 sq. ft. of service delivery space Outdoor Community Pools (public & private) - Open for lap swimming with requirements Outdoor Day Camps: Expanded opening with requirements Outdoor Youth Sports: Expanded for low-contact sports with requirements Parks & Playgrounds: Parks open for personal fitness & fitness classes with requirements; playgrounds open with requirements; only low contact sports allowed Car Washes: Open for internal and external cleaning with requirements Childcare: MSDE continues expanding the number of EPCC programs Construction: Open with requirements Farms: "Pick your own" open with requirements Gyms, Fitness Centers & Other Indoor Physical Activities: Open with requirements; 1 patron per 200 sq. ft. of fitness space Hospitals: Physicians’ offices and other health care facilities, including hospitals, are available to care for your medical needs. Hotels: Open with requirements Houses of Worship: Virtual, drive-in, and limited indoor and outdoor services with requirements; 1 congregant/family per 200 sq. ft. of service space Manufacturing: Open with requirements Ride-On Service: Expanded schedule; expanded routes https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/montgomery-county-phase-2-reopening/65-6e984234-c9bd-48e7-8ca9-e482659fb70e - Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles today announced which activities will be allowed when the County enters Phase 2 of reopeninghttps://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS/RightNav/reopening/index.html 7-B/C -- 7:15 AM -- INTERVIEW - CHRISTIAN DATOC - Senior White House Correspondent for The Daily Caller @TocRadio TOPIC: Latest White House/Trump news and GOP convention Trump to hold first post-coronavirus rally in Oklahoma: President Trump is planning to hold his first rally of the coronavirus era on June 19 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. And he says he's planning more events in Florida, Texas and Arizona as well. Trump's signature rallies often draw tens of thousands of people but have been on hiatus since March 2 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Trump also told reporters at the White House that he would announce a new location soon for a speech in August accepting the Republican Party's nomination for president. https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/502143-trump-to-hold-first-post-coronavirus-rally-in-oklahoma DAILY CALLER’S CHRISTIAN DATOC: Trump says he’ll hold his first post-coronavirus rally in Tulsa, OK on Juneteenth, sending any doubts he wouldn’t address racial inequality right out the window — OK followed by rallies in FL, AZ, and NC despite his feud with Gov Roy Cooper over the RNC https://twitter.com/TocRadio/status/1270828847794184195 TRUMP TO SPEAK ON RACE AND POLICING ON THURSDAY: President Trump is expected to talk about race relations and policing Thursday in Dallas, before he attends a high-dollar campaign fundraising dinner. The White House says the president will announce a plan for “holistic revitalization and recovery” at a roundtable with “faith leaders, law enforcement officials, and small business owners to discuss solutions to historic economic, health, and justice disparities in American communities.” GOP CONVENTION:WASH POST REPORTED EARLIER ON WEDNESDAY: GOP expects to move its convention to JACKSONVILLE after dispute with North Carolina over pandemic safeguards... https://twitter.com/costareports/status/1270693829784604682 DAILY CALLER’S CHRISTIAN DATOC FOLLOWS UP: Multiple RNC officials tell me this morning that Washington Post's story about hosting the convention in Jacksonville is "premature" — Phoenix, Dallas, Savannah, Nashville, Orlando still very much in the running https://twitter.com/TocRadio/status/1270713912682352640 TRUMP ON CONFEDERATE-NAMED BASES:Trump draws the line — despite Army and Defense Secs saying they're open to renaming bases and forts sharing titles of Confederate generals, POTUS says he "will not even consider" the idea https://dailycaller.com/2020/06/10/trump-will-not-consider-renaming-military-bases-confederate-generals/ 7-D/E -- 7:35 AM -- INTERVIEW - ROBBY SOAVE - senior editor at Reason and author of "Panic Attack: Young Radicals in the Age of Trump" -- discussed cancel culture amid racial division. THE SHOW "COPS" HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY CANCELED: "Cops" has officially been canceled by Paramount Network four days after it was pulled from the schedule. “Cops” has officially been canceled at Paramount Network. Definitive news that the series won’t return comes only four days after Variety exclusively reported that it had been pulled from the schedule. “‘Cops’ is not on the Paramount Network and we don’t have any current or future plans for it to return,” a Paramount Network spokesperson said in a statement.The original decision to hold  “Cops” was spurred by nationwide protests against police brutality following the killing of George Floyd by Minnesota police officers. https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/cops-canceled-paramount-network-1234629637/ GOODBYE GONE WITH THE WIND: 'Gone with the Wind' pulled from HBO Max until it can return with 'historical context'... UPDATE: ‘Gone With the Wind’ will eventually return to HBO with a denouncement of its racist depictions https://nypost.com/2020/06/10/hbo-max-temporarily-removes-gone-with-the-wind/?utm_medium=SocialFlow&utm_source=NYPTwitter&utm_campaign=SocialFlow CANCEL CULTURE COMES AFTER THE COP DOG ON PAW PATROL: NY TIMES: The Protests Come for ‘Paw Patrol’: A backlash is mounting against depictions of “good cops,” on television and in the street. It was only a matter of time before the protests came for “Paw Patrol.” “Paw Patrol” is a children’s cartoon about a squad of canine helpers. It is basically a pretense for placing household pets in a variety of cool trucks. The team includes Marshall, a firefighting Dalmatian; Rubble, a bulldog construction worker; and Chase, a German shepherd who is also a cop. In the world of “Paw Patrol,” Chase is drawn to be a very good boy who barks stuff like “Chase is on the case!” and “All in a police pup’s day!” as he rescues kittens in his tricked-out S.U.V. But last week, when the show’s official Twitter account put out a bland call for “Black voices to be heard,” commenters came after Chase. “Euthanize the police dog,” they said. “Defund the paw patrol.” “All dogs go to heaven, except the class traitors in the Paw Patrol.”https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/10/arts/television/protests-fictional-cops.html 8-A -- 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - GEN. JACK KEANE - retired 4 star general, the chairman of the Institute for the Study of War and Fox News Senior Strategic Analyst - discuss the debate of renaming military bases named after Confederate leaders. President Trump says he is ruling out changing the name of Army bases named for Confederate Army officers. This comes two days after Defense Secretary Mark Esper indicated he is open to a discussion of such changes, which have been urged by prominent retired Army officers and others. In a series of tweets, Trump wrote, "My administration will not even consider" changing those Army base names.   8-B/C - SEATTLE AUTONOMOUS ZONE: - Seattle protesters storm City Hall, demand mayor resign after driving police out of area, declaring autonomous zone  Hundreds of protesters, aided by a sympathetic City Council member, stormed Seattle's City Hall Tuesday night to demand the mayor's resignation, just days after seizing a six-block downtown zone that includes a shuttered police precinct. Demonstrators remained peaceful, without reports of violence or injuries, but are pushing Mayor Jenny Durkan to step down if she refuses to defund the city's police department. The protesters continued to camp out in a self-declared “Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone” (CHAZ)-- a region spanning six blocks and encompassing the precinct-- which has effectively been abandoned by law enforcement after the Seattle Police Department closed the East Precinct on Monday. For more than two weeks following the death of George Floyd -- an unarmed black man who died in police custody after a former Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for over eight minutes -- hundreds of demonstrators all over the country took to the streets to condemn police brutality. In some cities, like Seattle, pockets of violence erupted as a result of clashes with law enforcement. https://www.foxnews.com/us/seattle-city-hall-protesters-autonomous-zone 8-D -- 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - PHILIP VAN CLEAVE - President of Virginia Citizens Defense League- discussed turnout needed for Protest at Alexandria City Hall on Saturday. Council To Vote On Gun Ban For City Of Alexandria Property. The city had previously not been allowed to enact a gun ban due to the Dillon Rule, but new state legislation authorizes that action. https://patch.com/virginia/delray/council-vote-gun-ban-city-alexandria-property NOTE FROM VCDL:  The City of Alexandria is moving forward with public comment and a vote on a proposed ordinance to ban guns completely in government buildings, parks, recreation and community centers, and at permitted events and adjoining streets. City Council had a chance to drop the proposed ordinance on Tuesday night, but did not.  They made a minor amendment that did nothing significant for gun owners and voted to move forward with the public comment period and final vote on Saturday, June 20.   If passed, this ordinance would take effect on Wednesday, July 1, and would make criminals out of peaceful gun owners for merely being on a street that abuts a permitted event, or walking through any one of a myriad of public parks, or to go in City Hall to pay their taxes! ACTION ITEM - GUN OWNERS NEED TO PROTEST THIS ATTACK ON THEIR RIGHTS! This Saturday, June 13, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 pm, VCDL is calling on gun owners from Northern Virginia and beyond to protest outside of Alexandria City Hall, located at 301 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Let's have a huge number of gun owners there to get our message across! https://mailchi.mp/d4e2aed23b12/va-alertaction-item-turnout-needed-for-protest-at-alexandria-city-hall-on-saturday?e=88db6ec865 8-E -- MORE CORONAVIRUS RELIEF MONEY? BREAKING: Unemployment claims climbed by 1.5 million last week. Workers filed another 1.5 million claims for jobless benefits last week, the Labor Department reported, suggesting that some Americans are still being pushed out of work nearly three months into the pandemic. Read more: https://www.politico.com/news/2020/06/11/unemployment-claims-numbers-coronavirus-312958 CONGRESS / DEMS PUSH EXTENDING $600 UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT, TRUMP ADMIN OPPOSED: Democratic proposal of extending $600 weekly unemployment benefit oppposed by Trump admin. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration opposes a Democratic proposal to extend a $600 per week federal unemployment benefit approved in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said Tuesday. The $600 payment, which is in addition to normal unemployment benefits, "was the right thing to do,'' Scalia said, but is no longer needed as the economy begins to recover. The money, included in a government relief package enacted in late March, has helped millions of workers stay in their homes and pay bills even as the unemployment rate surged to its highest levels since World War II. The payments are set to expire July 31, and Democrats have pushed a plan that would extend the enhanced benefit through January. The Democratic-led House approved the proposal last month, but it is considered unlikely to advance in the Republican-controlled Senate. https://wjla.com/news/nation-world/democratic-proposal-of-extending-600-weekly-unemployment-benefit-oppposed-by-trump-admin PUSH FOR MORE DIRECT RELIEF PAYMENTS: Mnuchin: White House will 'seriously look at' sending another round of direct cash payments to some Americans in the fourth coronavirus relief package. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Wednesday the Trump administration will "seriously look" at sending another round of direct cash payments to some Americans in the fourth coronavirus relief package. "I think we’re going to seriously look at whether we want to do more direct money to stimulate the economy," Mnuchin said while testifying before the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. "But I think this is all going to be about getting people back to work, and we look forward to working with the entire Senate on this one." At the end of March, Congress passed the $2.2 trillion CARES Act, approving one-time payments of up to $1,200 for individuals and $2,400 for married couples. There's also an extra $500 payment for each dependent child under the age of 17. The payments were tapered for individuals who earned more than $75,000 and cut-off completely for those earning more than $99,000 https://www.foxbusiness.com/money/mnuchin-trump-admin-to-seriously-look-at-more-direct-payments-in-next-coronavirus-relief-package House Republicans propose offering Americans a 'return to work bonus': Republicans say the bonus could encourage people to "return to work," while a top Democrat rejected it as a replacement for extending emergency UIHouse Republicans are proposing a $1,200 bonus for Americans returning to work as the coronavirus pandemic slows, providing an alternative to Democrats' plan to extend the extra $600 a week in unemployment benefits included in virus-related stimulus legislation..  Republicans on the Democrat-controlled House Ways and Means Committee cited an analysis from CBO to support their idea, instead of extending the $600 weekly federal unemployment benefit past its July 31 end date. “The extension of the additional $600 per week would probably reduce employment in the second half of 2020, and it would reduce employment in calendar year 2021. The effects from reduced incentives to work would be larger than the boost to employment from increased overall demand for goods and services," reads the CBO analysis.  According to the GOP committee members, the federal expansion of unemployment benefits was "intended to provide relief for those who lost their jobs due to the government lockdown— but these funds shouldn’t undermine a return to work. Rather than continue subsidizing unemployment where it is no longer necessary, these funds can be put to more appropriate use in encouraging workers to return to work." Some congressional Republicans have argued that the extra federal compensation — on top of state weekly unemployment payments — is more than some Americans earned at their jobs before the COVID-19 pandemic.  https://justthenews.com/government/congress/house-republicans-propose-offering-americans-return-work-bonus   ================================================================= Mornings on the Mall Podcast - 2020-6-11 [00:00:00] 4:59 am - Mornings on the Mall [01:00:15] 5:59 am - Mornings on the Mall [02:00:25] 6:59 am - Mornings on the Mall [03:00:34] 7:59 am - Mornings on the Mall [04:00:46] 8:59 am - Mornings on the Mall

INTERVIEW – PHILIP VAN CLEAVE – President of Virginia Citizens Defense League- discussed turnout needed for Protest at Alexandria City Hall on Saturday. Council To Vote On Gun Ban For City Of Alexandria Property. The city had previously not been allowed to enact a gun ban due to the Dillon Rule, but new state legislation authorizes that action. https://patch.com/virginia/delray/council-vote-gun-ban-city-alexandria-property NOTE FROM VCDL:  The City of Alexandria is moving forward with public comment and a vote on a proposed ordinance to ban guns completely in government buildings, parks, recreation and community centers, and at permitted events and adjoining streets. City Council had a chance to drop the proposed ordinance on Tuesday night, but did not.  They made a minor amendment that did nothing significant for gun owners and voted to move forward with the public comment period and final vote on Saturday, June 20.   If passed, this ordinance would take effect on Wednesday, July 1, and would make criminals out of peaceful gun owners for merely being on a street that abuts a permitted event, or walking through any one of a myriad of public parks, or to go in City Hall to pay their taxes! ACTION ITEM – GUN OWNERS NEED TO PROTEST THIS ATTACK ON THEIR RIGHTS! This Saturday, June 13, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 pm, VCDL is calling on gun owners from Northern Virginia and beyond to protest outside of Alexandria City Hall, located at 301 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Let’s have a huge number of gun owners there to get our message across! https://mailchi.mp/d4e2aed23b12/va-alertaction-item-turnout-needed-for-protest-at-alexandria-city-hall-on-saturday?e=88db6ec865

The Specialist continues to condemn the Media for their corrupt news reporting and looks at the possible vice presidential selection that Biden will select for his 2020 ticket. Dr. Larry Fedewa author, journalist and host of the Dr. Larry Show joins Chris as they discuss the virus. Biden,'s vice president run for the White House and the reopening of the economy. Phillip Van Cleave President of the Virginia Citizens Defense League gives us all the current updates on the gun laws Governor Northam has signed and gives us an in depth look at all the details.

A Senate committee in Richmond heard a number of House-approved gun control bills Monday morning, modifying several but still advancing many of them to the floor for a vote. Phillip Van Cleave of the Virginia Citizens Defense League joins Cam to break down today's legislative action.

Drum roll please! Yes another Democratic Debate will be broadcast live tonight. Listen and learn as The Specialist gives a preview of tonight's main event. Chris goes on to update the whirling speculations on AG Barr and President Trump 's relationship. Dr. Joye Pugh, author, songwriter, singer and expert in Biblical prophecy joins Chris for a 2 hour special presentation. From governmental control to the day or Armageddon these two cover it all. Phillip Van Cleave President of the Virginia Citizens Defense League calls in to give an up to the minute report on the failure to past a major bill on assault weapons in Richmond that had Democrats breaking party lines to kill the passage.

What You Need to Know is Trump keeps winning: SOTU and Impeachment. However, there are some really bad actors on the other side of “we the people” - Pelosi and Romney. Unfortunately, they are evil geniuses! Shak Hill gives us an update on Virginia and the 2nd Amendment. Visit the Virginia Citizens Defense League for more info. John Schlafly tells us about this week’s #SchlaflyReport: Impeachment Discredits Dems, Not Trump. TRUMP WINNING by putting America first: Refugees and China. he See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the New Hampshire Primary in the record books with a victory for Colonel Sanders The Specialist looks at what could possibly be the Presidential ticket for 2020. We all might be getting a big SHOCK! As the Virginia 2nd Amendment rights are hanging in the balance Chris welcomes Philip Van Cleave President of The Virginia Citizens Defense League. Mr. Van Cleave jumps right in to update all the bills that could become law on July 1st. SAY NO TO GUN CONTROL!! Call you Delegates and Senators and demand they say NO. Paul Dacyczyn past District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks Lodge joins Mainstreet U.S.A as he updates the listeners on this fraternal organization whose mission is one of service.

1/17/20: HAND ‘EM OVER W/ FRED MORROW Fearing potential violence, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency and is banning firearms on the Capitol grounds in Richmond this Monday during a scheduled rally. He has hindered the people from peaceable assembly and he has snuck in bills that have infringed upon the Second Amendment. Well, a conspiracy is evident – there is no theory to propose, only the grim reality of state tyranny and actions from a governor who wants to perpetuate a civil war. On tonight's show, Clyde Lewis talks with a member of the Virginia Citizens Defense League, Fred Morrow about HAND 'EM OVER.

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam's gun ban on the capitol grounds during January 20th's Lobby Day activities is being challenged in court by the Virginia Citizens Defense League, which says the governor doesn't have the authority to enact the ban. VCDL President Phillip Van Cleave joins Cam with the latest developments.

Phillip Van Cleave, president of the Virginia Citizens Defense League, joins Cam to talk about the upcoming Lobby Day on January 20, and the massive amount of interest it's drawing in the state and around the country.

In the aftermath of the recent Iranian attack on the U.S. Embassy in Iraq, The Specialist gives you a look at the beginning of this conflict, which could have been derailed as early as 1979 when Iran held 52 American Diplomats and Citizens hostage for 444 days. Chris looks closely at the recent elimination of Iran's top commander and terrorist as well as the mounting tensions between the USA and Iran. Jeffrey Epstein---does that name still ring a bell? Listen and learn as Chris gives an update on this still riveting world wide sex trafficking scandal. Phillip Van Cleave, President of The Virginia Citizens Defense League joins the show today with much to say about the Democrats in Virginia and Governor Northam's attempts to take away our 2nd Amendment rights.

Join us for a discussion with Philip Van Cleave President of Virginia Citizens Defense League we talk about the activities in VA, and the work of the VCDL.org in creating Sanctuary Counties all across the state. Bible Verses, Lame Jokes, Listener feedback, and the usual banter.

Join us for a discussion with Philip Van Cleave President of Virginia Citizens Defense League we talk about the activities in VA, and the work of the VCDL.org in creating Sanctuary Counties all across the state. Bible Verses, Lame Jokes, Listener feedback, and the usual banter.

Boris Johnson has done it. The U.K. Prime Minister has stunned political pundits. Brexit the Prime Minister says will happen by late January. Listen and learn as The Specialist breaks this victory down. Rocky Romanella, author, motivational speaker and founder of 3SIXTY Management Services joins The Specialist Radio Hour. Always a great time when Rocky is in the house. Phillip Van Cleave President of the Virginia Citizens Defense League drops by to update Virginia Governor Ralph Northam's continuing push to take our 2nd Amendment rights away. Gail Scott, known by all as The Sheep Lady joins Chris on Mainstreet U.S.A. Gail updates us on all her new books with accompanying plush characters and announces some big upcoming news.

The Specialist Radio Hour welcomes former Marine and Retired Airline Pilot Craig Hudgins as today's guest Host. Craig brings us to date on the ongoing impeachment drama as the Democrats continue to try and neutralize the threat of Trump in 2020. Diana Debol joins Craig for a comparison of France and America and their Presidents. Kimberly Lou, author, life coach, advanced fitness and wellness specialist gives the listeners an insightful segment to help them live a healthier and more fulfilling life. Craig is then joined by Vincent Smith liaison of Virginia Citizens Defense League to Virginia Beach City Council as they discuss Senate Bill 16 that has Virginia Governor Northam targeting our Constitutional Rights.

The protests in Iran rival the 1979 revolution. Thousands of protesters have been mowed down or thrown in prison! But with our support, they can FREE Iran. Joe Biden confronted an Iowa voter who mentioned his son and Ukraine. But did Biden fat-shame him, or was he being a protective father? Bill O’Reilly weighs in on Biden, our epidemic of tribalism, and Nancy Pelosi’s freakout when asked if she hates Trump. Philip Van Cleave, president of the Virginia Citizens Defense League, details how Democrat-controlled Virginia is going full force against gun rights, but the people are standing up like never before! And Glenn previews this weekend’s podcast with former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley. You do NOT want to miss this one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arrogant Joe Biden confronted an Iowa voter who mentioned his son and Ukraine – and it sounds like Biden fat-shamed him! Stu compares it to the long list of Trump’s past insults of Glenn. Bill O’Reilly weighs in on Biden, our epidemic of tribalism, and Nancy Pelosi’s freakout when asked if she hates Trump. Philip Van Cleave, president of the Virginia Citizens Defense League, details how Democrat-controlled Virginia is going full force against gun rights, but the people are standing up like never before!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nearly a dozen counties and towns across Virginia adopted Second Amendment Sanctuary resolutions Tuesday night, and the wave hasn't crested yet. Cam is joined by Philip Van Cleave of the Virginia Citizens Defense League to talk about the latest, and the Heritage Foundation's Amy Swearer joins the program to provide her take on what SCOTUS might do with the NYC gun case.

Townhall.com's Julio Rosas joins Cam from outside the Supreme Court building, where gun control groups were rallying as justices heard oral arguments in a challenge to a New York City gun law Monday. Plus, Philip Van Cleave of the Virginia Citizens Defense League discusses the latest with the Second Amendment Sanctuary movement in the state.

In this hour: - Armed Citizens’ Legal Defense Network’s Marty Hayes discusses the benefits of joining a legal defense network in the event of a self-defense shooting, and what you can expect when you join ACLDN - Philip Van Cleave, President of the Virginia Citizens Defense League gun rights group, talks about the implications the Virginia election results can have at the national level   Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 11.3.19 Hour 2

Guns as a political target: The make-up of the legislature will decide whether Virginia remains guns friendly, despite the Virginia Beach mass shooting that left 12 dead. Philip Van Cleave of the Virginia Citizens Defense League discusses the stakes for the gun lobby with Jeff Schapiro, Times-Dispatch politics columnist. Support the show: http://www.richmond.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Sullivan's Chokepoint -- Memorial Day drivers guide // Hanna Scott with a progress update on Key Arena // Philip Van Cleave of the Virginia Citizens Defense League on red flag gun laws // Dose of Kindness - Julian Glover's feature, remembering an organ donor // Sports Insider Danny O'Neil bringing back OJ Simpson's number on the Bills // David Fahrenthold live on Don McGahn/ Iran/ Deutche Bank/ the president's Ireland golf course // Rachel Belle on proper showering

Philip Van Cleave is the president of the Virginia Citizens Defense League, a gun-rights organization that some consider more conservative than the NRA. The Virginia Citizens Defense League supports allowing guns on school grounds and college campuses as well as in libraries, government facilities and bars,and opposes universal background checks. Dave talks with Philip about the red flag laws that have swept across states after the Parkland shooting, laws which allow a state court to temporarily take firearms away from a person if they are reported by family or police as a threat to themselves or others.

Hour #1 Guests: - Nick Freitas - is a Green Beret and a Virginia Delegate running in the Commonwealth's GOP primary, which takes place on June 12. He served two combat tours in Iraq. Earlier this year, his impassioned floor speech about the Second Amendment went viral, garnering over 40 million views online. He has an A+ rating and record form the NRA, 100% rating from the Virginia Citizens Defense League, and has the endorsement of the National Association for Gun Rights, among many others. And…he is a dad of three kids. - Michael “Rod” Rodriguez - a retired Special Forces Green Beret Sniper and Medic, who was deployed 9 times over 21 years. A proponent of Art Therapy, after getting injured during his last deployment, Rod turned to blacksmithing to aid in his recovery. Rod is also one of only a handful of people who has had their portrait painted by our 43rd President of the United States, George W Bush. Rod’s likeness is hanging in the George W Bush Presidential Library & Museum, and also graces the cover of the book titled, “Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief's Tribute to America's Warriors.” And..he is a dad of 3 & a brand new grandpa! -  Marcus Allen Weldon - is the author of "The Santa Shooter: Guilty Until Proven Innocent" an autobiographical true account of the aftermath of justified self-defense with a firearm. And…he is a dad of a beautiful little girl.

A TWO FOR ONE SPECIAL! This week we sat down with Phil Van Cleave of the Virginia Citizens Defense League to talk about real solutions for gun violence. This one gets interesting so make sure you stick around for part 2 next week.

Hour - One, Phillip Van Cleave, Virginia Citizens Defense League vcdl.org/Sign-The-White-House-Petition Rep. Richard Hudson (NC-08) www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr38/BILLS-115hr38ih.pdf

Hour Three - From the 31st Gun Rights Policy Conference in Tampa, Florida Guests Jim Irvine, Buckeye Firearms Association buckeyefirearms.org Sean Carrana, Florida Carry floridacarry.org Phillip Van Cleave, Virginia Citizens Defense League vcdl.org Jim Wallace, Gun Owners Action League (GOAL) goal.org Hon. Phillip Journey, Kansas State Rifle Association ksraweb.net

A little while back I received an email from a listener who wished to remain nameless. He decided to get started in competitive shooting, and found a local club that hosted matches, checked out their website, and showed up to shoot his first match. When he arrived, he we met by an apologetic match director who informed him that the match was full, and since he hadn't pre-registered for the match, he unfortunately wouldn't be able to shoot. I don't think this is something that happens all the time (this is the first time I've ever heard of it happening, actually) but it is something that match officials should be aware of. At the very least, update your websites when match registration opens for the next match, or point people to the Facebook page or wherever that you're posting the registration links. (Also, note that Facebook won't show your post to everyone who likes your page unless you pay them, so only posting it to Facebook might not be the best plan.) I'm curious what everyone else things about this. Was this just a one-off thing and not a big deal, or are there some better protocols we could put in place to keep this from happening? Gear that Doesn't Suck I've had an old pair of Mechanix gloves that I use every couple months to get a grip on the oil filter on my car when doing my oil change. They really do a good job of adding some grip to an otherwise slimy/slick filter. However, at a recent match, I used them for re-setting the steel plates that were falling off their stands when shot into the thick muddy clay. They're not waterproof, but they did keep the mud off my hands, and rinsed off nicely in a mud puddle. I'll continue to keep them in my trunk in case I have a muddy match with falling steel again in the future. The News The internet was all up in arms about some zoo somewhere shooting a gorilla to save a baby human from it. I don't really care about that, but I'll say that I do trust the people who are gorilla experts and the decision that they made. However, there was some absolute derp on the internet when this story hit where people were talking about how they would have been the hero here, and shot the gorilla with their CCW gun to save the kid. Listen, your pistol isn't a magical death ray, and it's no match for this sort of animal. Wait for the guy with the big rifle to arrive. That's why you carry a 10mm because you know you might have a to kill a gorilla at the zoo someday or a grizzly bear. You've also certainly heard about the new "documentary" that Katie Couric just put out. It's called "Under the Gun" and the tag line is "In the gun debate, truth is the ultimate weapon", which is HILARIOUS, because as we're finding out, they were anything but truthful when making this film. They supposedly interviewed John Lott, and then didn't include any of that interview in the film. They had a roundtable discussion with some folks from the Virginia Citizens Defense League and edited it to look like they didn't have an answer to a hardball question, when in fact they did. One of the VCDL folks brought along his own voice recorder, just in case this sort of thing were to happen. Lastly, it's coming out that the producers of the film may have actually broken federal law several times. Yeah. For real. Plug of the Week: Tacsoup on Facebook. Check out this page, these folks are hilarious.   Contact If you've got anything for me, shoot me an email at luke@triangletactical.net

Open carry in FL passed a major hurdle becoming closer to becoming law. Facebook bans private gun sales. The President makes a major change to the background check process that plays a big role if you have ever received a denial. Allen calls in from VA with an update from the Virginia Citizens Defense League about VA's decision to reverse CWP reciprocity with other states. Chicago's new top cop blames the 200% in shootings in Chicago on social media...

Hour One - Guest Philip Van Cleave, President of the Virginia Citizens Defense League  

Interview with president of the Virginia Citizens Defense League, Philip Van Cleave. News, and remembering the anniversary of Skynet. Signed, Sealed, Delivered  by Bones Hooks Zombie Strike, #38 New sponsors, www.americangunworks.com and Federal Premium ammunition. How to take a punch to the stomach. Update coming to the USP ap.