Oliver Willis A wealth tax would fine the super-rich and use those funds to send money to vital social programs. Elizabeth Warren And The Wealth Tax After joining the Senate Finance Committee, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) will introduce legislation calling for a wealth tax on those who have fortunes over $50 million. Warren’s proposal would charge 2 … Read more
Tracking controversies and scandals involving Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA). Greene Claimed Metal Detectors At The Capitol Are Voter Suppression. “”Mr Speaker I rise in opposition to HR 1. While we’re talking about voter suppression and long lines, I’d like to point out that there is real voter suppression that happens right here in Congress,” … Read more
The 2021 Coronavirus relief bill, aka the American Rescue Plan, is legislation proposed by President Joe Biden to provide relief to American families from the COVID-19 pandemic. Biden proposed the plan immediately after being sworn in as president on January 20, 2021. Biden has proposed a plan with a total value of $1.9 trillion. Republicans … Read more
Tracking fallout from the January 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of Donald Trump. The House voted to fine members who do not abide by safety procedures to be fined $10,000. Fox News did not air the memorial service for Officer Brian Sicknick, who was killed in the attack. The event was attended … Read more
Tracking developments with the white supremacist group Proud Boys in 2021. Terrorism Concerns Canada declared that the Proud Boys, along with other groups, are terrorists. Role In Jan 2021 Capitol Attack Reports indicate that the Proud Boys were motivated by revenge to attack the US Capitol. Ethan Nordean, aka Ruffio Panman, reportedly said during the … Read more
Former President Donald Trump is on trial in the U.S. Senate after being impeached in the House of Representatives. Trump is accused of inciting the riot that attacked the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. In the case presented by House impeachment managers, they accused Trump of being “singularly responsible” for the attack. Democrats asked … Read more
NBA Reporter Sekou Smith died at age 48 from complications due to COVID-19. Sekou Smith Dead From COVID-19. “Tributes poured in for Sekou Smith on Tuesday night after the longtime NBA media member reportedly died of COVID-19 complications. Smith worked for Turner Broadcasting, where he appeared on NBA TV and hosted The Hang Time Podcast. … Read more
In an ideal world, Joe Biden’s clear electoral win against Donald Trump – in both the popular vote and the electoral college – combined with his swearing in despite all the post-election conspiracy theorizing, would do the trick. In a liberal fantasy, the scales would fall from the eyes of the most devoted Trump follower … Read more
Fox News is a problem in America. It is the central hub for demagoguery, bigotry, dishonesty, hyper-partisanship, and a host of other ills. But the question is: What to do about it? In light of President Biden’s win, despite Fox News, liberals are grasping for answers. Just to clarify, I have a good amount of … Read more
Democrats should get rid of the filibuster. It really isn’t a close call. President Biden’s agenda is popular. It was popular when he received 81 million votes for it, and it’s popular now that he is beginning to implement it. Republican ideas on a host of issues, from government spending to climate change and the … Read more