Florida restaurant sticks it to NFL for anthem protest by canceling football package
Curtis West decided to cancel his Florida restaurant’s NFL DirecTV package due to players kneeling during the national anthem.
N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo makes move to take down the National Rifle Association
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, has been in a protracted battle with the National Rifle Association. Now he’s using a state agency to hound the pro-Second Amendment organization with costly regulatory threats, as well as to convince financial institutions not to do business with the NRA.
The New York Times’ new racist employee once praised libel lawsuit against publication
Tweets resurfaced showing a new New York Times employee, who came under fire for her past racist tweets, once praised someone for suing the publication and has a history of calling the paper an awful publication.
Soros-backed group joins ranks with Planned Parenthood, NARAL to stop Kavanaugh confirmation
The group’s latest addition, Demand Justice, has pledged $5 million to stop Kavanaugh from being confirmed to the Supreme Court. The group was established in the spring of 2018 and is financed by the Sixteen Thirty Fund, a 501(c)(4).
Vermont asks court to dismiss racism complaint by black Shumlin inauguration protester
The Vermont Attorney General’s Office, which is representing the defendants, contends the suit should be dismissed because the defendants are protected by sovereign immunity and Linton’s failure to state a constitutional violation.
Windham County residents and former Burlington city councilor arrested in ICE protest
Six Windham County adults were among 11 protesters arrested for blocking traffic during a demonstration outside an office for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Chittenden County on Saturday, Williston Police said.
Obama-backed green group’s affiliation with ALEC is raising eyebrows
One of the green energy companies tied to the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) received billions in government-backed loans before laying off thousands during the early part of the Obama administration.
Is Elon Musk a closet conservative? Donations to GOP leaders offer clue
Musk plowed $38,900 last quarter into a PAC aimed at maintaining Republican control of the House, according to federal election commission data. Some in the media believe the $38,900 donation to the PAC Protect the House is evidence Musk is a closeted conservative.
Facebook removes death threats toward Republicans only after lawmaker called it out
“Do you remember the shooting at the Republican baseball game? One of those should happen every week,” one post read, referring to the attempted assassination of GOP members, which almost killed Rep. Steve Scalise of Alabama.
Anonymous leftist responsible for effective boycotts against conservative news exposed
The founder of Sleeping Giants, a left-wing activist group that has targeted right-wing voices with boycott campaigns, has managed to keep his identity a secret, even as his own group has become a major political player among liberals. Until now.
Zuckerman and Balint promote effort to recruit youth for green causes
Vermont’s lieutenant governor and Senate majority leader appeared with environmentalists at the Brattleboro Museum and Art Center on Saturday night to show support for getting youth involved in climate change politics.
Fact Check: Are NFL ratings down 20 percent in the take-a-knee era?
President Donald Trump said at his Montana rally Thursday that NFL ratings are down 20 percent since players started kneeling or sitting during the national anthem to protest police brutality. Is it true?