San Francisco became the first California city to implement a $15 minimum wage ordinance for all businesses on July 1. The union-backed “Fight for $15” claimed Seattle as the first city to pass a $15 minimum wage ordinance in June 2014. The movement created a groundswell, and 17 percent of Americans will live in a…
Month: July 2018
Thousands of Syrians Fleeing Assad Offensive Pitch Tents on Israeli Border
TEL AVIV – Tens of thousands of Syrians fleeing a major offensive in the country’s south have pitched tents on the border with Israel over recent days, with the IDF responding by sending several tons of medical supplies and food over the border and even bringing in six wounded refugees – including four children –…
Williams: Why Liberals Have Flip-Flopped on Free Speech
In a remarkably honest exposé, the New York Times has acknowledged that “liberals who once championed expansive First Amendment rights are now uneasy about them” ever since conservatives realized they should apply to them as well.
Trump: Abortion Rights 'Could Very Well End Up With States at Some Point'
On this week’s broadcast of “Sunday Morning Futures,” President Donald Trump hinted at the possible overturning of Roe v. Wade, saying the legality of abortion “could very well end up with states at some point.” When asked if he would ask potential nominees about Roe v. Wade, Trump said, “Well, that’s a big one. And probably…
Ocasio-Cortez: GOP Is 'Gaslighting The Country'
Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” New York 14th congressional district Democratic U.S. House of Representatives nominee Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accused the Republican Party of “gaslighting the country.” When asked about the upcoming Supreme court nomination Ocasio-Cortez said, “You know, for me, I’m a fighter. I’m always one for a fight. Especially when we see what…
Warren: ‘We Need to Rebuild Our Immigration System' Starting By 'Replacing ICE’
Saturday during a protest in Boston, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) called on rebuilding the country’s immigration system, starting by replacing the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Warren said, “This is about children being held in cages, this is about babies scat erred all across the country, this is about mamas who want their children back. President…