The event was billed by organizers as a peaceful, socially-distanced event in which all participants were asked to wear masks. It remained calm and peaceful throughout. Virtually everyone wore masks. But attempts to keep social distancing failed as the crowd swelled.
“We have an opportunity to do something better for society,” Scott said. “The alternative is to do what? Do we do mass arrests? [Require protesters to] to disperse? What we saw in Washington is an affront to what we stand for. That’s not the best way to handle things.”
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a plan to shift funding away from the city’s police department and toward youth programs Sunday, as activists push for defunding police departments.
These two cases demonstrate the bipartisan nature of election fraud. As such, it’s important that voters and election officials come together to take reasonable steps to protect the integrity of the elections that are fundamental to self-government.
Gov. Phil Scott announced that social distancing requirements would not be enforced against Black Lives Matter protesters at coming events because they are exercising “their constitutional rights.” The governor’s stunning epiphany means he has finally come to comprehend that the Constitution actually does apply.
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We have suffered greatly this year and will continue to do so for some time to come. But let us take full advantage of what we have learned — all that is positive.
Sen. Bernie Sanders makes a valid point: The pandemic does illustrate the shortcomings of our system of health coverage. But his single-payer health care plan would take the system in the exact opposite direction.
For the abortion industry and the pro-life movement alike, this season of pandemic and recovery is a critical moment to show where each group really stands. With the series of lawsuits and the push for “telebortions,” the abortion industry has shown itself to be primarily concerned with preserving its bottom line.
At one point Gov. Scott said rallyers are being “encouraged” to socially distance, but will not be required to comply “due to their constitutional rights.”
This bill is designed to feed climate change lawyers and send the bill to taxpayers. It’s high time to scrap the whole sorry thing.
Left-wing celebrities, including singer John Legend and women’s soccer player Megan Rapinoe, have signed a Black Lives Matter petition that calls for defunding the police.