Category Archives: News

Sunday Praise & Worship | Lord Help Me To Hold Out

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Breaking: Jeffrey Epstein arrested for sex trafficking of minors

Billionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein was arrested for allegedly sex trafficking dozens of minors in New York and Florida between 2002 and 2005, and will appear in court in New York on Monday, according to three law enforcement sources. The arrest … Continue reading

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Saturday Open Thread | Old School Weekend

Willie Hutch – I Choose You

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Julián Castro on reparations for slavery

If elected president, 2020 Democratic contender Julián Castro said he would create a commission to explore the possibility of reparations for slavery. During a stop Sunday at the South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Castro did not commit to paying … Continue reading

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Friday Open Thread | Gohmert calls Mueller an ‘anal opening’ ahead of testimony

Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) called former special counsel Robert Mueller an “anal opening” ahead of the former FBI chief’s public testimony before Congress. “He’s done some irreparable damage to some things and he’s got to answer for them,” Gohmert told … Continue reading

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Julian Castro’s Housing Reform policy

White House hopeful Julián Castro on Monday released a portion of his latest “People First” policy proposal focused on affordable housing and homelessness. The “People First Housing” plan will be released in three segments, starting on Monday. “Housing is a … Continue reading

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Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July! I hope you are enjoying this holiday with family and friends. May your day be filled with good food & fun times. Enjoy and stay safe. In the words of Rikyrah: However imperfect, we built this … Continue reading

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Julian Castro’s Education Policy

Presidential candidate Julián Castro unveiled an estimated $1.5 trillion education plan Monday that starts with what he’s most known for — early learning — but follows with detailed ideas for updating the nation’s public education system and making it more … Continue reading

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Wednesday Open Thread | Federal judge orders CBP to let doctors into migrant children detention centers

A federal judge has ordered U.S. Customs and Border Protection to allow medical professionals into detention facilities holding migrant children, CNN reported Sunday. U.S. District Judge Dolly Gee ordered that health professionals be allowed in the facilities to ensure the … Continue reading

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Tuesday Open Thread | President Jimmy Carter: Trump is an illegitimate president

Former President Jimmy Carter made a remarkable claim during an event at the Carter Center in Leesburg, Virginia, on Friday, describing President Donald Trump as an illegitimate president who wouldn’t have won but for Russian interference on his behalf. “I … Continue reading

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