Sleeping your way to mental health

Sleeping your way to mental health: A person with the inability to sleep, which lasts longer than expected is an indication of an underlying mental illness While some people suffer from sleep disorders due to their unhealthy food...

10,600 CDC Employees Earn $1.1 Billion Annually.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamandrzejewski/2020/02/29/10600-cdc-employees-earn-11-billion-annually/#48f3993424da

Why Trump's press conference backfired

Inside Trump’s frantic attempts to minimize the coronavirus crisis

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/inside-trumps-frantic-attempts-to-minimize-the-coronavirus-crisis/2020/02/29/7ebc882a-5b25-11ea-9b35-def5a027d470_story.html?wpmk=1&wpisrc=al_trending_now__alert-politics--alert-national&utm_source=alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wp_news_alert_revere_trending_now

The Media’s Deafening Silence on Mike Bloomberg’s Ties to Epstein and Other Criminals

https://www.mintpressnews.com/mike-bloomberg-ties-jeffery-epstein-harvey-weinstein/265369/#.Xlp3PPtzmVA.twitter

Trump Just Told Lindsey Graham to Change Term Limits So He Can Serve as President for 25 Years

https://www.politicalflare.com/2020/02/trump-just-told-lindsey-graham-to-change-term-limits-so-he-can-serve-as-president-for-25-years/

How it unfolded: King County death first in U.S. linked to coronavirus

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/coronavirus-death-seattle-washington-state/

The epidemic as a challenge and an occasion

https://ilmanifesto.it/lepidemia-come-sfida-e-occasione/

Tom Steyer drops out of presidential race

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/tom-steyer-drops-out-of-presidential-race/2020/02/29/645f3d40-4d53-11ea-9b5c-eac5b16dafaa_story.html?wpmk=1&wpisrc=al_news__alert-politics--alert-national&utm_source=alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wp_news_alert_revere

One man dead due to novel coronavirus infection, two test positive from Kirkland health facility

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/coronavirus-death-seattle-washington-state/

Live updates: First U.S. death confirmed; travel restrictions announced affecting Iran, Italy and South Korea in response to coronavirus

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/02/29/coronavirus-live-updates/?wpmk=1&wpisrc=al_news__alert-hse--alert-national&utm_source=alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wp_news_alert_revere

AOC Flips the Religious Freedom Argument on Its Head | NowThis

The Air Force Has Updated its Song to Be Gender-Neutral

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/02/27/air-force-has-updated-its-song-be-gender-neutral.html

Sarah Abdallah on Twitter

https://twitter.com/sahouraxo/status/1233758233753460737?s=20

Turkey tells Russia 'to get out of the way' in Syria conflict

https://twitter.com/i/events/1233685641155661824?s=13

Aaron Rupar on Twitter

https://twitter.com/atrupar/status/1233516512830459908?s=20

Tomthunkit™ on Twitter

https://twitter.com/TomthunkitsMind/status/1233858799527694340?s=20

#PressRelease - #StolenValor and #MediaIntegrity

https://www.facebook.com/PhilipJWolfe4Portland/videos/524855824824459/UzpfSTEwMDAwMDE4MzU3OTgxODpWSzoxMDYxOTI5ODc3NTEyODc2/

Chip Franklin on Twitter

https://twitter.com/chipfranklin/status/1233834745936502784?s=20

Iron law of oligarchy - Wikipedia.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_law_of_oligarchy

Anti-BDS laws undermine US claim of freedom

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1634576

North Texas Muslims in Limbo After Saudi Arabia Halts Travel Over Coronavirus.

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/north-texas-muslims-in-limbo-after-saudi-arabia-halts-travel-over-coronavirus/2321547/

Cal State San Bernardino course disparaged Muslims and Islam, critics say

https://www.sbsun.com/2020/02/28/cal-state-san-bernardino-course-disparaged-muslims-and-islam-critics-say/

Trump Criticizes Fed on Need for Coronavirus Response

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-02-29/trump-pivots-to-criticize-fed-on-need-for-coronavirus-response?utm_content=business&cmpid=socialflow-twitter-business&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=socialflow-organic&__twitter_impression=true.

Trump warns against panic amid news of first U.S. coronavirus death

https://www.politico.com/news/2020/02/29/coronavirus-lab-tests-fda-118316

The Real Story About Trump’s Latest Attack on the Press

MDAC Registration

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Breaking: CAIR, CAIR NY Condemn Michael Bloomberg's Defense of Spying on Muslims | CAIR Receives Clarification on Hijabs in Census Worker Badge Photos | Muslim Voters Urged to Turn Out SC Primary

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Breaking--CAIR--CAIR-NY-Condemn-Michael-Bloomberg-s-Defense-of-Spying-on-Muslims---CAIR-Receives-Clarification-on-Hijabs-in-Cens.html?soid=1103010792410&aid=Fl2ks3eQOJc

Video: Sen. Chris Murphy Joins CAIR-CT at Community Discussion of Muslim...

Homeland Security worker reportedly told to return to work in Newark — despite coronavirus quarantine

https://www.rawstory.com/2020/02/homeland-security-worker-reportedly-told-to-return-to-work-in-newark-despite-coronavirus-quarantine/

John King calls Trump Jr 's coronavirus claim 'fearmongering'

How Fugees Academy Helps Refugee Kids Learn & Adapt to American Life | N...

WATCH: Trump angrily cuts off reporter for asking if he has silenced health experts

https://www.rawstory.com/2020/02/watch-trump-angrily-cuts-off-reporter-for-asking-if-he-has-silenced-health-experts/

Specialist: Coronavirus could widely spread though US

Delhi Riots: How A Sikh Hero Transported Dozens Of Muslim Neighbours To Safety

https://www.huffingtonpost.in/entry/delhi-riots-sikh-hero_in_5e58d37cc5b6beedb4e96580

Robbinsdale Schools Adds Dolls with Hijabs to Classrooms - CCX Media.

https://ccxmedia.org/news/robbinsdale-schools-adds-dolls-with-hijabs-to-classrooms/

Rumors and suspicions in Iran as coronavirus deaths increase

https://www.middleeasteye.net/fr/reportages/rumeurs-et-suspicions-en-iran-alors-quaugmente-le-nombre-de-deces-dus-au-coronavirus

Representing African American Muslims

https://www.bradleyscout.com/news/representing-african-american-muslims/

Clifton Man Charged With Threatening New Paterson Police Chief, Department, City

https://dailyvoice.com/new-jersey/paramus/police-fire/clifton-man-charged-with-threatening-new-paterson-police-chief-department-city/784185/

Tomthunkit™ on Twitter

https://twitter.com/TomthunkitsMind/status/1233828587133919234?s=20

The Coronavirus and How Political Spin Has Worsened Epidemics

https://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/the-coronavirus-and-how-political-spin-has-worsened-epidemics?source=EDT_NYR_EDIT_NEWSLETTER_0_imagenewsletter_Daily_ZZ&utm_campaign=aud-dev&utm_source=nl&utm_brand=tny&utm_mailing=TNY_Daily_022920&utm_medium=email&bxid=5be9ff083f92a404693a9fd7&cndid=50228424&esrc=&mbid=&utm_term=TNY_Daily

Coronavirus Spreads in Oregon, California, Washington. How Many Are Already Infected?

https://www.thedailybeast.com/oregon-school-employee-tests-positive-for-coronavirus?source=twitter&via=desktop

Communal violence in New Delhi casts a pall over Trump's triumphant India yatra

https://www.indiaabroad.com/india/communal-violence-in-new-delhi-casts-a-pall-over-trump/article_41619204-5b07-11ea-8be8-17f6c0ed85ff.html

First U.S. death from coronavirus in Washington state, officials

https://www.kgw.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-death-washington-state/281-5a511b20-4a3f-4380-8d79-15d7a1456887

Health officials give further details on Oregon's coronavirus response

https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/2020/02/28/health-officials-give-further-details-on-oregons.html?ana

The Real Objective of Mob Violence Against Muslims in India

https://www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/the-real-objective-of-mob-violence-against-muslims-in-india?source=EDT_NYR_EDIT_NEWSLETTER_0_imagenewsletter_Daily_ZZ&utm_campaign=aud-dev&utm_source=nl&utm_brand=tny&utm_mailing=TNY_Daily_022920&utm_medium=email&bxid=5be9ff083f92a404693a9fd7&cndid=50228424&esrc=&mbid=&utm_term=TNY_Daily

CAIR Urges South Carolina Muslim Voters to Turn Out for Saturday’s State Democratic Primary (Feb. 29) #MuslimsVote

https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-urges-south-carolina-muslim-voters-to-turn-out-for-saturdays-state-democratic-primary-feb-29-muslimsvote-2/

Federal appeals court blocks President Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy but stays its own ruling

https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/trump-remain-in-mexico-halted-federal-court/2020/02/28/87bbf85e-e481-11e9-b403-f738899982d2_story.html?wpmk=1&wpisrc=al_news__alert-politics--alert-national&utm_source=alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wp_news_alert_revere

https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/trump-remain-in-mexico-halted-federal-court/2020/02/28/87bbf85e-e481-11e9-b403-f738899982d2_story.html?utm_campaign=wp_news_alert_revere&utm_medium=email&utm_source=alert&wpisrc=al_news__alert-politics--alert-national&wpmk=1

You WERE Warned About The Coronavirus “Telephone Disease”—But Lies Won Out Over Truth

http://www.whatdoesitmean.com/index3141pl.htm

Oregon coronavirus infection becomes third case of unknown origin in U.S

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/02/28/coronavirus-live-updates/?wpmk=1&wpisrc=al_news__alert-hse--alert-national&utm_source=alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wp_news_alert_revere

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Coronavirus-is-a-plot-to-bring-down-Trump--White-House-chief-of-staff-.html?soid=1101581137416&aid=GyGMde9YiPs

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Coronavirus-is-a-plot-to-bring-down-Trump--White-House-chief-of-staff-.html?soid=1101581137416&aid=GyGMde9YiPs

Trump administration creates office to strip citizenship from naturalised Americans

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/trump-us-department-justice-naturalised-immigrants-strip-citizenship

Media Stoop to ‘Russian Assistance’ to Explain Sanders’ Rise

https://fair.org/home/media-stoop-to-russian-assistance-to-explain-sanders-rise/

Japanese American New Yorkers link historical injustices to modern immigration concerns in NYC

https://www.amny.com/news/the-villager/japanese-american-new-yorkers-link-historical-injustices-to-modern-immigration-concerns-in-nyc/

Celebrating Black History | The Daily Show

Bloomberg defends Muslim surveillance program: ‘We’re supposed to do that’ – Mondoweiss

https://mondoweiss.net/2020/02/bloomberg-defends-muslim-surveillance-program-were-supposed-to-do-that/

WATCH: 'Of course we were supposed to do that,' Bloomberg says of surveillance of American Muslim community post 9/11

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-of-course-we-were-supposed-to-do-that-bloomberg-says-of-surveillance-of-american-muslim-community-post-9-11

Take Action: Urge U.S. Government to Condemn India's anti-Muslim Law, Violence Against Muslims

https://www.votervoice.net/CAIR/campaigns/71846/respond

CAIR Calls for Oversight of ICE Access to Md. Driver Records, Submits Testimony in Support of Bill Banning Misuse of Personal Data

CAIR Calls for Oversight of ICE Access to Md. Driver Records, Submits Testimony in Support of Bill Banning Misuse of Personal Data

(BALTIMORE, MD, 2/27/20) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is calling for judicial oversight of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) access to Maryland drivers’ records after reports surfaced today that the federal agency was able to bypass state and court approval to access millions of Maryland driver’s license photos and use biometric scanning technology to run facial-recognition searches.

SEE: ICE has run facial-recognition searches on millions of Maryland drivers
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/02/26/ice-has-run-facial-recognition-searches-millions-maryland-drivers/

Earlier today, the civil rights organization submitted testimony in support of House Bill 892/Senate Bill 649 – Motor Vehicle Administration – Warrant for Personal Information and Reporting, introduced in the State Senate by Senator Clarence Lam et al, and in the House by Delegate Dana Stein et al.

CAIR’s testimony read in part:

“The prospect of the Trump administration using biometric technology unchecked to aggressively supercharge its deportation machine is deeply concerning. The technology enables ICE officials to run a photograph of any unknown individual through its system without a warrant or any reasonable cause, and determine whether potentially undocumented immigrants are returned as a match.

“Our organization supports HB892/SB649 because this measure would help restore trust, protect Marylanders from misuse of their sensitive and private information, and provide critical oversight by requiring federal immigration enforcement agencies like ICE to first obtain a warrant and authorization from a judge in order to access personal information from the MVA.”

CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.

La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.


https://www.facebook.com/CAIRNational/photos/a.92140837694/10157277740387695/?type=3&theater

Analyst: This is a four-alarm fire

CAIR Welcomes House Passing Anti-Lynching Bill | CAIR-LA Calls for Cancellation of Anti-Islam Class | Alert: Urge U.S. Government to Condemn India's Anti-Muslim Law

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/CAIR-Welcomes-House-Passing-Anti-Lynching-Bill---CAIR-LA-Calls-for-Cancellation-of-Anti-Islam-Class---Alert--Urge-U-S--Governmen.html?soid=1103010792410&aid=IymI5x-eiRU

Judge Andrew Napolitano: Prosecution of WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange violates First Amendment

https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/judge-andrew-napolitano-julian-assange-first-amendment

Pluralsight on Twitter

https://twitter.com/pluralsight/status/1163853557990187008?s=20

Moron-a-virus

https://crooksandliars.com/2020/02/moron-virus?utm_source=social&utm_medium=twitter&utm_content=27670

U.S. Moves to Raise Fees for Deportation Appeals by Nearly Ninefold

https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-moves-to-raise-fees-for-deportation-appeals-by-nearly-ninefold-11582847287?mod=e2tw

Voter I wasn't sure anyone could beat Trump That's changed

Paging Doctor Trump: First, Do No Harm

https://www.democracynow.org/2020/2/27/paging_doctor_trump_first_do_no

An Epic Systems Fluff Piece, Deconstructed

https://www.medpagetoday.com/blogs/zdoggmd/85118?xid=nl_popmed_2020-02-27&eun=g1455181d0r&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PopMedicineWinner_022720&utm_content=Final&utm_term=NL_Gen_Int_PopMedicine_Active

Man sentenced for trying to kill rival gang member at Portland hospital

https://www.kptv.com/news/man-sentenced-for-trying-to-kill-rival-gang-member-at/article_5bb794d0-59a6-11ea-9cb4-678c3aa3af8d.html#utm_source=kptv.com&utm_campaign=%2Fnews%2Fman-sentenced-for-trying-to-kill-rival-gang-member-at%2Farticle-5bb794d0-59a6-11ea-9cb4-678c3aa3af8d.html%3Fmode%3Demail%26-dc%3D1582838341&utm_medium=auto%20alert%20email&utm_content=headline.

N.S.A. Phone Program Cost $100 Million, but Produced Only Two Unique Leads

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/25/us/politics/nsa-phone-program.html

They Died For The Crime Of What They KnewWhere Is Your Name On The Death List?

http://www.whatdoesitmean.com/index3141.htm

Conspiracy theories to colonialism: GOP covers up Trump's incompetent coronavirus response

https://www.salon.com/2020/02/27/conspiracy-theories-to-colonialism-gop-covers-up-trumps-incompetent-coronavirus-response/?utm_source=Master+Newsletter+List&utm_campaign=4eaf4ae459-DAILY_W_IMAGES_AND_ADS&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5deda2aaa7-4eaf4ae459-303220477

ABC's David Wright told the truth about network news and Trump — and paid the price

https://www.salon.com/2020/02/27/abcs-david-wright-told-the-truth-about-network-news-and-trump--and-paid-the-price/?utm_source=Master+Newsletter+List&utm_campaign=4eaf4ae459-DAILY_W_IMAGES_AND_ADS&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5deda2aaa7-4eaf4ae459-303220477

Tidbits - Feb. 27, 2020 - Reader Comments: Trump Betrays Workers; Bernie, Bloomberg, Labor, Nevada Outcome and Culinary Workers; Trump Torture of Immigrants; The Value of Portside - Why So Few Contribute; Resources; Announcements; and more .....

https://portside.org/2020-02-27/tidbits-feb-27-2020-reader-comments-trump-betrays-workers-bernie-bloomberg-labor-nevada.

Network of Arab American Lawyers of ADC (NAALA)

https://www.adc.org/legal/naala/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=43817254-5b5b-4fd8-9e3c-1d3d404a606e.

WaPo Backing Limited Impeachment Was Constitutional Disaster

https://fair.org/home/wapo-backing-limited-impeachment-was-constitutional-disaster/

Yet Another Mass Shooter Was a Military Veteran

https://davidswanson.org/yet-another-mass-shooter-was-a-military-veteran/

Is Coconut Good for You?

https://foodrevolution.org/blog/coconut-health-benefits/?utm_campaign=frn&utm_medium=email&utm_source=email-automated&utm_content=6088&utm_term=existing-email-list&email=nadiasindi%40gmail.com&firstname=Nadia&lastname=Sindi

AG Barr and Betsy DeVos rail against secularism and a ‘culture of disbelief’ at religious broadcasters convention

AG Barr and Betsy DeVos rail against secularism and a ‘culture of disbelief’ at religious broadcasters convention: President Donald Trump views his alliance with the Christian right as essential to his 2020 campaign, and two Trump loyalists — Attorney General William Barr and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos — were clearly pandering to religious conservatives this week during a speech at the National Religious Br

Amy Klobuchar explains what she was thinking in heated debate photo

Would LGBTQ Voters Elect Mayor Pete? | The Daily Show

Chris Matthews Forced To Apologize To Bernie

Chris Matthews Forced To Apologize To Bernie

Chris Matthews Forced To Apologize To Bernie

ICE has run facial-recognition searches on millions of Maryland drivers.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/02/26/ice-has-run-facial-recognition-searches-millions-maryland-drivers/?utm_campaign=wp_news_alert_revere&utm_medium=email&utm_source=alert&wpisrc=al_news__alert-local--alert-national&wpmk=1

CNN features fascist-adjacent activist as expert on Russian disinfo.

https://yasha.substack.com/p/cnn-features-fascist-adjacent-activist?token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjo1ODA4MDMsInBvc3RfaWQiOjI5MTkyOCwiXyI6ImRoVFVWIiwiaWF0IjoxNTgyNzc4NTQ1LCJleHAiOjE1ODI3ODIxNDUsImlzcyI6InB1Yi0zOTMwIiwic3ViIjoicG9zdC1yZWFjdGlvbiJ9.UZuvoRXrKFZwXKOZJB67AwIPpHcCfybfmzThrPufh7M

Podcast: Abby Martin Resists Anti-BDS Laws & The Israeli Lobby

Podcast: Abby Martin Resists Anti-BDS Laws & The Israeli Lobby: Abby Martin discusses her lawsuit against the state of Georgia over it’s anti-BDS law, the Israeli government’s heavy hand in pushing anti-free speech laws, the pro-Israel Democratic candidates and more.

Is Wall Street Behind the Delay in Declaring the Coronavirus Outbreak a “Pandemic”?

Is Wall Street Behind the Delay in Declaring the Coronavirus Outbreak a “Pandemic”?: A little known financial mechanism set up by the World Bank could be behind the decision not to declare the coronavirus a pandemic reports Whitney Webb.

Nate Silver: Bloomberg is COLLAPSING!

MAINSTREAM MEDIA EXPOSED: AG Barr SHOCKING Speech on Freedom of the Press

MAINSTREAM MEDIA EXPOSED: AG Barr SHOCKING Speech on Freedom of the Press

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oligarchy-or-democracy--something-must-give.html?soid=1101581137416&aid=1W_cJrwEhXw

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Oligarchy-or-democracy--something-must-give.html?soid=1101581137416&aid=1W_cJrwEhXw

Bernie LITERALLY Hands CNN Receipts

Trump reportedly trying to siphon $37 million from heating assistance for the poor to fund coronavirus response

https://www.rawstory.com/2020/02/trump-reportedly-trying-to-siphon-37-million-from-heating-assistance-for-the-poor-to-fund-coronavirus-response/?utm_source=&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=3820&recip_id=23000&list_id=1

‘Fire Chris Matthews,’ women’s rights group says after MSNBC host grills Warren over discrimination claims against Bloomberg

https://www.rawstory.com/2020/02/fire-chris-matthews-womens-rights-group-says-after-msnbc-host-grills-warren-over-discrimination-claims-against-bloomberg/?utm_source=&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=3820

Here are 5 ways William Barr is turning America into a dictatorship: Robert Reich

Here are 5 ways William Barr is turning America into a dictatorship: Robert Reich: William Barr was installed as Attorney General specifically to turn the Department of Justice into an arm of the Trump Coverup.

Trump is trying to bring ‘thousands’ of federal adjudicators under his control — and hurling the US ‘further toward an authoritarian future’: attorney

Trump is trying to bring ‘thousands’ of federal adjudicators under his control — and hurling the US ‘further toward an authoritarian future’: attorney: Much has been written about President Donald Trump’s impact on the United States’ federal government — not only the U.S. Supreme Court, but also, the lower federal courts. Trump’s influence at the federal level, however, goes beyond the courts and the judicial branch of the federal government. And j

Nobel economist Paul Krugman explains how the GOP’s ‘breathtaking fiscal hypocrisy’ might win Trump reelection

Nobel economist Paul Krugman explains how the GOP’s ‘breathtaking fiscal hypocrisy’ might win Trump reelection: The Republican Party has a long history of railing against Democrats whenever they raise taxes or increase government spending but aggressively defending GOP presidents who add to the federal deficit, whether it’s George W. Bush, Ronald Reagan or Donald Trump. Liberal economist Paul Krugman, in his

Devin Nunes’ income called into question as watchdog groups asks for investigation of his finances

Devin Nunes’ income called into question as watchdog groups asks for investigation of his finances: The non-partisan Campaign Legal Center is requesting a federal investigation into whether U.S. Representative Devin Nunes is receiving legal services in violation of House ethics rules.

Women’s advocacy group urges MSNBC to ‘fire Chris Matthews’ after host grills Warren over discrimination claims against Bloomberg

Women’s advocacy group urges MSNBC to ‘fire Chris Matthews’ after host grills Warren over discrimination claims against Bloomberg: Women's advocacy group UltraViolet called on MSNBC to fire host Chris Matthews Wednesday after he cast doubt on accusations of harassment leveled at billionaire Michael Bloomberg following Tuesday evening's Democratic debate.

The comments came as Matthews interviewed Sen. Elizabeth Warren after t

Michael Savage slams fellow right-wing radio host Rush Limbaugh over claim media is exaggerating coronavirus threat: ‘Destroys all credibility’

Michael Savage slams fellow right-wing radio host Rush Limbaugh over claim media is exaggerating coronavirus threat: ‘Destroys all credibility’: Earlier this week on his radio show, Rush Limbaugh lambasted the “drive-by media” for — as he sees it — making coronavirus out to be much worse than it actually is and trying to create a “panic” in order to harm Donald Trump’s presidency and the stock market. And another far-right radio host, Michae

Seth Meyers brutally mocks cable news pundits ‘freaking out’ over Bernie Sanders’ surge

Seth Meyers brutally mocks cable news pundits ‘freaking out’ over Bernie Sanders’ surge: Although it remains to be seen what will happen in South Carolina’s Democratic presidential primary and on Super Tuesday, Sen. Bernie Sanders — following his impressive victories in Nevada and New Hampshire — has picked up the most delegates and can easily be described as the primary’s frontrunner.

Bernie Sanders Can’t Win (by as Much) Unless Youth Vote Surges (Like It Recently Has)

https://fair.org/home/bernie-sanders-cant-win-by-as-much-unless-youth-vote-surges-like-it-recently-has/

House Passes Anti-Lynching Bill After 120 Years of Failure

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/26/us/politics/anti-lynching-bill.html

Survey: Almost Half of Texas Muslim Students Have Been Bullied | CAIR, Partners Denounce Attempts to Intimidate Md. Muslim Students | Alert: Participate in 'Muslims in America Policy Poll'

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Survey--Almost-Half-of-Texas-Muslim-Students-Have-Been-Bullied---CAIR--Partners-Denounce-Attempts-to-Intimidate-Md--Muslim-Stude.html?soid=1103010792410&aid=3R48o1gUPaw

Gov. Edwards calls on judge who admitted to sending racist texts to resign; attorneys respond

https://www.kplctv.com/2020/02/26/gov-edwards-calls-judge-who-admitted-sending-racist-texts-resign-attorneys-respond/.

Trump unbound: President escalates attacks on the courts — and reporters do stenography

https://www.salon.com/2020/02/26/trump-unbound-president-escalates-attacks-on-the-courts--and-reporters-do-stenography/?utm_source=Master+Newsletter+List&utm_campaign=3d9f09c0eb-DAILY_W_IMAGES_AND_ADS&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5deda2aaa7-3d9f09c0eb-303220477

Bernie and Bloomberg get battered in S.C. debate — but does it even matter?

https://www.salon.com/2020/02/26/bernie-and-bloomberg-get-battered-in-sc-debate--but-does-it-even-matter/?utm_source=Master+Newsletter+List&utm_campaign=3d9f09c0eb-DAILY_W_IMAGES_AND_ADS&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5deda2aaa7-3d9f09c0eb-303220477

Democrats aren't facing the big question: What will they do if Trump won't leave office?

https://www.salon.com/2020/02/26/democrats-arent-facing-the-big-question-what-will-they-do-if-trump-wont-leave-office/?utm_source=Master+Newsletter+List&utm_campaign=3d9f09c0eb-DAILY_W_IMAGES_AND_ADS&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5deda2aaa7-3d9f09c0eb-303220477.

Trump in India: Anti-Muslim prime minister puts on a big show, bamboozles our president

https://www.salon.com/2020/02/26/trump-in-india-anti-muslim-prime-minister-puts-on-a-big-show-bamboozles-our-president/?utm_source=Master+Newsletter+List&utm_campaign=3d9f09c0eb-DAILY_W_IMAGES_AND_ADS&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5deda2aaa7-3d9f09c0eb-303220477

Internet shreds ‘incompetent buffoon’ Trump for attack on media covering coronavirus

https://www.rawstory.com/2020/02/internet-shreds-incompetent-buffoon-trump-for-attack-on-media-covering-coronavirus/?utm_source=&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=3818

Ex-GOP senator hammers lawmakers quaking in their boots out of fear of Trump: ‘Why are you there?’

https://www.rawstory.com/2020/02/ex-gop-senator-hammers-lawmakers-quaking-in-their-boots-out-of-fear-of-trump-why-are-you-there/?utm_source=&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=3818

Internet shreds ‘incompetent buffoon’ Trump for attack on media covering coronavirus

https://www.rawstory.com/2020/02/internet-shreds-incompetent-buffoon-trump-for-attack-on-media-covering-coronavirus/?utm_source=&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=3818

Adam Schiff explains how Trump just crippled US election security with appointment of ‘loyalist’ intel director

https://www.rawstory.com/2020/02/adam-schiff-explains-how-trump-just-crippled-us-election-security-with-appointment-of-loyalist-intel-director/?utm_source=&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=3818.

MAGA hat-wearing South Carolina voter casts ‘chaos’ vote for Bernie Sanders: ‘The best worst candidate’

https://www.rawstory.com/2020/02/maga-hat-wearing-south-carolina-voter-casts-chaos-vote-for-bernie-sanders-the-best-worst-candidate/?utm_source=&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=3818

ABC News suspends reporter caught in right-wing sting operation: report

https://www.rawstory.com/2020/02/abc-news-suspends-reporter-caught-in-right-wing-sting-operation-report/?utm_source=&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=3818&recip_id=23000&list_id=1

Bernie Sanders Runs Out the Clock at a Chaotic Democratic Debate

https://www.newyorker.com/news/current/bernie-sanders-runs-out-the-clock-at-a-chaotic-democratic-debate?source=EDT_NYR_EDIT_NEWSLETTER_0_imagenewsletter_Daily_ZZ&utm_campaign=aud-dev&utm_source=nl&utm_brand=tny&utm_mailing=TNY_Daily_022620&utm_medium=email&bxid=5be9ff083f92a404693a9fd7&cndid=50228424&esrc=&mbid=&utm_term=TNY_Daily

“I Haven’t Exhaled in So Long”: Surviving Harvey Weinstein

https://www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/i-havent-exhaled-in-so-long-surviving-harvey-weinstein?source=EDT_NYR_EDIT_NEWSLETTER_0_imagenewsletter_Daily_ZZ&utm_campaign=aud-dev&utm_source=nl&utm_brand=tny&utm_mailing=TNY_Daily_022620&utm_medium=email&bxid=5be9ff083f92a404693a9fd7&cndid=50228424&esrc=&mbid=&utm_term=TNY_Daily

What happens if a pandemic hits? – TechCrunch

https://tcrn.ch/2vWHDpm

Live updates: Coronavirus fears spook markets as outbreak spreads; Trump calls news conference, accuses media of ‘panicking markets’

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/coronavirus-china-live-updates/2020/02/26/f889693a-580e-11ea-9000-f3cffee23036_story.html?wpmk=1&wpisrc=al_news__alert-politics--alert-national&utm_source=alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wp_news_alert_revere

Opinion | Sanders is stirring up a sickening sense of deja vu

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/02/25/sanders-is-stirring-up-sickening-sense-deja-vu/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&wpisrc=nl_opinions&utm_campaign=wp_opinions

Woman speaks out after alleged Islamic hate crime

https://www.fox47news.com/news/local-news/woman-speaks-out-after-alleged-islamic-hate-crime

Trump's expanded Muslim travel ban is un-American. For me, it is personal, too.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/02/26/trump-xenophobia-expanded-muslim-travel-nigeria-ban-column/4830617002/

Utah Muslims gather at the state Capitol to encourage civic engagement

https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2020/02/26/utah-muslims-gather-state/

Anti-CAA protests: 14 killed in Delhi as rioters mad for Muslim blood

https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/620015-anti-caa-protests-14-killed-in-delhi-as-rioters-mad-for-muslim-blood

Mosque set on fire during Delhi's worst violence in decades

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/death-toll-rises-violence-continues-day-delhi-200225054836893.html

NAACP calls for probe into San Diego County housing specialist, department over racist social media posts.

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-02-25/naacp-calls-for-probe-into-san-diego-county-housing-specialist-department-over-racist-social-media-posts

The way we react to gun shootings:

https://twitter.com/jilevin/status/1232718334027870209?s=20.

CAIR-DFW Survey: Almost Half of Muslim Students Say They Have Been Bullied

https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-dfw-survey-almost-half-of-muslim-students-say-they-have-been-bullied/.

Revenge-Fueled Democrats Watch In Rage As Trump Judges Begin Laying Waste To Leftist America

http://www.whatdoesitmean.com/index3140.htm

Join CAIR-Pittsburgh and the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh for a Black History Celebration

https://www.facebook.com/CAIRNational/photos/a.92140837694/10157274409977695/?type=3&theater

‘Defunded the CDC’ to ‘build his wall’: Trump scorched for incompetent handling of coronavirus – including spelling it ‘caronavirus’

https://www.rawstory.com/2020/02/defunded-the-cdc-to-build-his-wall-trump-scorched-for-incompetent-handling-of-coronavirus-including-spelling-it-caronavirus/

MintCast Interviews Abby Martin About Her Anti-BDS Lawsuit & the Israel Lobby.

https://www.unz.com/wwebb/mintcast-interviews-abby-martin-about-her-anti-bds-lawsuit-the-israel-lobby/

This new South Carolina poll is very bad news for Joe Biden

https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/25/politics/joe-biden-south-carolina-poll-bernie-sanders/index.html?utm_content=2020-02-26T06%3A02%3A07&utm_medium=social&utm_term=image&utm_source=twCNNp

Federal judge slams Trump and his allies for targeting juror in Roger Stone case

Federal judge slams Trump and his allies for targeting juror in Roger Stone case: Tomeka Hart, who served as the forewoman on veteran GOP operative Roger Stone’s criminal trial last year, has been lambasted by President Donald Trump as well as by some well-known figures in the right-wing media — including InfoWars’ Alex Jones and Fox News’ Tucker Carlson. And Judge Amy Berman Jac

Bernie Sanders’ big Nevada win triggered a freakout — because it revealed a big truth

 Bernie Sanders’ big Nevada win triggered a freakout — because it revealed a big truth: For the third straight Democratic presidential contest — the first three of the 2020 election — Sen. Bernie Sanders won the most votes of any candidate in a still crowded field. And for the third straight election, a strong majority of voters indicated a preference for Sanders' premier policy propos

Democratic debate highlights: Candidates talk over one another as Sanders, Bloomberg targeted

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/02/25/democratic-debate/?wpmk=1&wpisrc=al_news__alert-politics--alert-national&utm_source=alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wp_news_alert_revere

“It’s a Beginning”: Rosanna Arquette on Weinstein Rape Conviction & How He Assaulted, Spied on Her

https://www.democracynow.org/2020/2/25/harvey_weinstein_tarana_burke_rosanna_arquette?utm_source=Democracy+Now%21&utm_campaign=35a1ede948-Daily_Digest_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fa2346a853-35a1ede948-190239925

Why we need even stronger evidence for our best psychotherapies

Why we need even stronger evidence for our best psychotherapies: by Alexander Williams & John Sakaluk

Over the past decade, many scholars have questioned the credibility of research across a variety of scientific fields. Some of these concerns arise from cases of outright fraud or other misconduct. More troubling are difficulties in replicating previous re

Talk Nation Radio: Enough Blood Shed, End the Arms Trade

https://davidswanson.org/talk-nation-radio-enough-blood-shed-end-the-arms-trade/

Paterson considers update to noise ordinance to allow for Muslim call to prayer

http://newjersey.news12.com/story/41810127/paterson-considers-update-to-noise-ordinance-to-allow-for-muslim-call-to-prayer

Assemblymembers Aguiar-Curry and Reyes introduce legislation to declare California still open to refugees

https://www.davisenterprise.com/local-news/assemblymembers-aguiar-curry-and-reyes-introduce-legislation-to-declare-california-still-open-to-refugees/

‘Untreatable and incurable’: Psychiatrist says Trump’s Harvey Weinstein rant was ‘a symptom’ of dementia

https://www.law.com/2020/02/19/lawyers-reveal-true-depth-of-the-mental-health-struggles/

US-Israeli Committee Begins Mapping Out West Bank Territory for Annexation

https://themedialine.org/mideast-daily-news/us-israeli-committee-begins-mapping-out-west-bank-territory-for-annexation/

Parties to Iran Nuclear Deal to Convene on Wednesday in Vienna

https://themedialine.org/mideast-daily-news/parties-to-iran-nuclear-deal-to-convene-on-wednesday-in-vienna/

Pence, Pompeo to Attend AIPAC Conference amid Controversy over Sanders

https://themedialine.org/mideast-daily-news/pence-pompeo-to-attend-aipac-conference-amid-controversy-over-sanders/

‘Untreatable and incurable’: Psychiatrist says Trump’s Harvey Weinstein rant was ‘a

https://www.rawstory.com/2020/02/untreatable-and-uncurable-psychiatrist-says-trumps-harvey-weinstein-rant-was-a-symptom-of-dementia/

Assemblymembers Aguiar-Curry and Reyes introduce legislation to declare California still open to refugees

NYT's Look at Democratic Tax Plans Is an Orgy of Really Big Numbers

https://us20.campaign-archive.com/?e=9e8f62bf0f&u=e6457f9552de19bc603e65b9c&id=9cb779a2fc

Chris Matthews Apologizes To Bernie Sanders For Nazi Comparison

https://www.politicususa.com/2020/02/24/chris-matthews-apologizes-to-bernie-sanders-for-nazi-comparison.html

AIPAC goes to war against Bernie Sanders

https://electronicintifada.net/blogs/michael-f-brown/aipac-goes-war-against-bernie-sanders?fbclid=IwAR22jdHpUAwtpPyI9Ae-DGufyCtGqQKZjPM9CgOQE1A_jZESM9COa8lFDNk

HuffPost Politics on Twitter

https://twitter.com/HuffPostPol/status/1232406160185053185?s=20

‘Don’t put handcuffs on’: Body camera footage shows Orlando police arresting 6-year-old for ‘tantrum’

https://www.rawstory.com/2020/02/dont-put-handcuffs-on-body-camera-footage-shows-orlando-police-arresting-6-year-old-for-tantrum/?utm_source=&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=3810

Rush Limbaugh: Coronavirus 'Being Weaponized' Against Trump

https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/rush-limbaugh-wuhan-virus/2020/02/25/id/955647/?ns_mail_uid=9ee90bf5-455c-4bc9-8b26-c957e8850e8e&ns_mail_job=DM93580_02252020&s=acs&dkt_nbr=010135gorl7g

The Trump-bubble is bursting: Coronavirus is only part of the problem with the stock market

https://www.rawstory.com/2020/02/the-trump-bubble-is-bursting-coronavirus-is-only-part-of-the-problem-with-the-stock-market/?utm_source=&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=3810&recip_id=23000&list_id=1

IF DEMOCRATS WIN THE MARKET WILL CRASH: Trump SOUNDS The Alarm at Busine...

Amber Tamblyn: Harvey Weinstein Is 'An Actual Rapist According To The La...

‘Are you Hindu or Muslim?’: Journo recalls horrific experience

https://www.siasat.com/are-you-hindu-or-muslim-journo-recalls-horrific-experience-1837417/

NAACP cites WAFB interview in formal complaint against judge with Supreme Court

https://www.wafb.com/2020/02/24/naacp-cites-wafb-interview-formal-complaint-against-judge-with-supreme-court/

Israeli bulldozer drags body of Palestinian man

Israeli bulldozer drags body of Palestinian man

Video: CAIR-NJ Supports City's Move to Allow Broadcast Call to Prayer

Boycott NRC.

https://www.facebook.com/BoycottNRC/photos/a.112793523499303/178221993623122/?type=3&theater

Video: CAIR Calls for Resignation of La. Judge Who Used ‘N-Word’ in Text...

MSNBC on Twitter

https://twitter.com/MSNBC/status/1232365578293317632?s=20

Stewart intends to retain council seat despite calls for resignation

“Just as we called for the resignation of the previous Islamophobic official, we urge Mr. Stewart to resign from his post and for a person who understands constitutionally-guaranteed religious freedoms to be appointed in his place,” said CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper.

http://kokomoperspective.com/kp/news/stewart-intends-to-retain-council-seat-despite-calls-for-resignation/article_4904a0bc-5730-11ea-880f-1b4ba9973002.html

New Jersey city to allow Muslim call to prayer outside mosques

https://www.yenisafak.com/en/news/newjersey-city-to-allow-muslim-call-to-prayeroutside-mosques-3512771

A giant has passed

https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2020/2/24/1921609/-A-giant-has-passed?detail=emaildkre

How Stephen Miller Manipulates Donald Trump to Further His Immigration Obsession

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/03/02/how-stephen-miller-manipulates-donald-trump-to-further-his-immigration-obsession?utm_campaign=aud-dev&utm_source=nl&utm_brand=tny&utm_mailing=TNY_Magazine_Daily_030220&utm_medium=email&bxid=5be9ff083f92a404693a9fd7&cndid=50228424&esrc=&mbid=&utm_term=TNY_Daily

A Murder Trial in Reverse

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/03/02/a-murder-trial-in-reverse?utm_campaign=aud-dev&utm_source=nl&utm_brand=tny&utm_mailing=TNY_Magazine_Daily_030220&utm_medium=email&bxid=5be9ff083f92a404693a9fd7&cndid=50228424&esrc=&mbid=&utm_term=TNY_Daily

White House asks Congress for $1.8 billion to bolster coronavirus response

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/02/24/white-house-preparing-ask-congress-more-money-finance-coronavirus-response/?wpmk=1&wpisrc=al_politics__alert-politics--alert-economy&utm_source=alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wp_news_alert_revere

Trump’s new intel chief could have legal liability for failing to register as a foreign agent: report

https://www.rawstory.com/2020/02/trumps-new-intel-chief-could-have-legal-liability-for-failing-to-register-as-a-foreign-agent-report/?utm_source=&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=3803&recip_id=23000&list_id=1

Rosa Jimenez is innocent and needs your help

https://www.innocenceproject.org/free-rosa-jimenez/?p2asource=web_sumo20200206

A roiling debate about the Democratic establishment is making everyone dumber

A roiling debate about the Democratic establishment is making everyone dumber: We've reached that point in the primaries when those who are invested in a candidate are perpetually primed for outrage. So on Saturday, when Sen. Bernie Sanders' comms team tweeted out a standard-issue outsider-y appeal, his detractors were quick to pounce.

I've got news for the Republican estab

Trump’s attempt to turn the Border Patrol into a ‘national police’ force shocks troops: So much for conservative ‘small government’

Trump’s attempt to turn the Border Patrol into a ‘national police’ force shocks troops: So much for conservative ‘small government’: The authoritarian does not make idle threats. He makes promises and then follows through on them.

Three years into Donald Trump's term, and with eight months to go until Election Day 2020, the gears of his cruel machine grind on. He and it will never be satisfied.

Trump's proposed 2021 federal

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Social ethics professor explains what Bernie Sanders really means when he calls himself a ‘Democratic socialist’

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Bernie Sanders Plunges to First Place

https://us20.campaign-archive.com/?e=9e8f62bf0f&u=e6457f9552de19bc603e65b9c&id=9b17399792

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Revealed--CIA-s-Complicit-in-Recent-Atrocities-.html?soid=1101581137416&aid=Od5hsq04DNw

CAIR-Georgia Appoints Attorney Murtaza Khwaja as Legal and Policy Director

CAIR-Georgia Appoints Attorney Murtaza Khwaja as Legal and Policy Director

(ATLANTA, GA – 2/24/2020) -- The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Georgia), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced that it has appointed attorney Murtaza Khwaja to serve as its Legal and Policy Director.

Khwaja previously served as CAIR-Georgia's staff attorney and lobbyist from 2017 to 2020. In his new role, Khwaja manages--and oversees the expansion of--the civil rights organization's legal and policy departments, which are pursuing creative legal and grassroots advocacy solutions to address discrimination and bigotry in Georgia.

"Murtaza Khwaja is a talented and dedicated lawyer who has successfully represented numerous Georgians impacted by bigotry and discrimination, even as he simultaneously advocates for justice in the halls of our state legislature," said Edward Ahmed Mitchell, the outgoing executive director of CAIR-Georgia. “His skills and experiences make him uniquely positioned to strengthen and expand our legal department as we work to serve many more clients around the state.”

Khwaja joined CAIR Georgia as its staff attorney and lobbyist from 2017. In that capacity, he represented numerous victims of anti-Muslim discrimination, helped defeat anti-immigrant bills at the Georgia state legislature, and led efforts to organize the first-ever Muslim Advocacy Day at the Georgia State Capitol.

During law school, Khwaja interned with the International Center for Advocates Against Discrimination and spent a year working in the Capital Defenders Clinic, where he helped Georgia Capital Defender attorneys argue against the death penalty.

As a member of the Muslim Law Students Association at the GSU College of Law, Khwaja co-founded the Glitter of Hope Legal Clinic. The clinic aimed to provide legal assistance and resources to the Clarkston refugee community, including Know Your Rights workshops.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve the Georgia Muslim community and the entire Georgia community as CAIR-Georgia’s Legal and Policy Director,” said Khwaja. “I look forward to advancing our work with our coalition and community partners to promote, defend and advocate for the civil rights of all Georgians, whether in the courtroom, in our state legislature or in our homes. I am proud to continue to stand alongside those Georgians affected by discriminatory acts and policies.”

CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.

END

CONTACT: Sawsan Selim, CAIR-Georgia Communications Director, sselim@cair.com; Murtaza Khwaja, mkhwaja@cair.com

Legislation - HB0624

CAIR Joins Coalition Partners to Testify in Support of Maryland Bill to Protect Minors’ Rights

(BALTIMORE, MD, 2/24/20) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) announced today that it joined BRIDGE Maryland, Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle, the ACLU of Maryland and other community partners to testify in support of a bill in both the Maryland House of Delegates and State Senate designed to protect minors’ rights when they are taken into law enforcement custody.

The proposed law would require officers to first provide notice to their parent or guardian and ensure that they have the opportunity to confidentially consult with their attorney.

SEE: House Bill 624/Senate Bill 593 - Juvenile Law - Child Interrogation Protection Act

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/Hb0624

Efforts to introduce the legislation were galvanized partly by accounts of false testimonies similar to those that led to the wrongful sentencing and conviction of the Central Park Five - five teens featured in Ava Duvernay’s four-part Netflix drama series ‘When They See Us’ who were rounded up in 1989 and convicted in the assault and rape of a white woman in New York after being compelled to make false confessions while in police custody.

SEE: Central Park Five: The true story behind ‘When They See Us’

https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-48609693

CAIR’s testimony reads in part:

“The Juvenile Justice System was established nearly a century ago with the goal of diverting youth offenders from the destructive punishments of criminal courts and encouraging rehabilitation based on their individual needs.

“We have a separate criminal justice system for juveniles with good reason, and it stands to reason that we should have protections for minors in the instance of an interrogation in order to protect their rights.

“Furthermore, juveniles are less likely to understand the legal process or what rights they possess. Research shows that minors are more likely to comply with authority from a place of fear, and to feel pressured to give a false confession.

“In one study of youth who self-reported confessing, 36% reported that they gave a false confession. These are the circumstances facing young people who either don’t know or don't feel empowered to assert their rights, and we need more lawmakers to join the fight to legislate change in Maryland. In order to set the tone for justice, rather than prioritizing speedy interrogations and fast-tracking false confessions, law enforcement should prioritize accurate, ethical and fair interrogations instead.

“A false confession leads an innocent juvenile straight into the criminal justice system and permanently alters the trajectory of their and their loved ones’ lives, and it drastically diminishes their prospects for a vibrant future.”

CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.

La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.

END

CONTACT: CAIR Director of Maryland Outreach Zainab Chaudry, zchaudry@cair.com, 410-971-6062; CAIR Legislative Intern Eimaan Imran, mdoutreach@cair.com

CAIR Calls for Resignation of Louisiana Judge Who Used 'N-Word' in Texts | Alert: Urge Oklahoma Legislature to Oppose Anti-Free Speech Bill | CAIR-GA Appoints Murtaza Khwaja as Legal, Policy Director

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/CAIR-Calls-for-Resignation-of-Louisiana-Judge-Who-Used--N-Word--in-Texts---Alert--Urge-Oklahoma-Legislature-to-Oppose-Anti-Free-.html?soid=1103010792410&aid=ny5xRQYwZqU

CAIR Calls for Resignation of Louisiana Judge Who Used ‘N-Word’ in Texts About Government Employees

(WASHINGTON, D.C., 2/24/20) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called for the resignation of Louisiana judge for using the ‘N-Word’ in texts referring to government employees.

The text messages reportedly show 23rd Judicial District Judge Jessie LeBlanc using the racist term while referring to an African-American deputy and LAW CLERK.

SEE: EXCLUSIVE: Louisiana Judge Jessie LeBlanc admits to using racial slur, apologizes
https://www.wafb.com/2020/02/23/news-exclusive-judge-jessie-leblanc-admits-racial-slur-apologizes/
WAFB: Assumption judge admits to using racial slurs in text messages: 'I should have never said it'
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/courts/article_75c92b5c-5697-11ea-84bc-1b7b5e1aec88.html
Louisiana judge admits to exchanging racist texts with cop boyfriend about courtroom employees
https://www.rawstory.com/2020/02/louisiana-judge-admits-to-exchanging-racist-texts-with-cop-boyfriend-about-courtroom-employees/

In a statement, CAIR National Communications Coordinator Ayan Ajeen said:

“We call on Judge LeBlanc to resign because her use of racist and derogatory language would indicate that any judgement she makes could be colored by racial bias and that the law would not be applied in an equitable manner.”

CAIR has reported an unprecedented spike in bigotry targeting American Muslims, immigrants and members of other minority groups since the election of Donald Trump as president.

CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.

La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.

END

CONTACT: CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, ihooper@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Coordinator Ayan Ajeen, aajeen@cair.com

PIT undercounts homeless by significant margins, experts say

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Is AOC About To Lose Her Job?

https://www.zerohedge.com/political/aoc-about-lose-her-job.

Panic mode on: Dow plunges 1000+ points on mounting fears over coronavirus spreading

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“ABC obtains alleged spying footage of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange

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Opinion | Democrats, stop freaking out about Bernie Sanders

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George Conway rips Republican voters for sticking by Trump: ‘He’s a psycho and a buffoon’

George Conway rips Republican voters for sticking by Trump: ‘He’s a psycho and a buffoon’: Conservative attorney George Conway launched a mini-tweet storm on Sunday morning just as President Donald Trump was leaving the country for a visit to India, telling Republican voters that they didn’t have to settle for him being their candidate in 2016.

Along the way, he described the president

Sanders & Socialism: Debate Between Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman & Socialist Economist Richard Wolff

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Trump abandoned Treasury nominee after memo criticized her for not indicting McCabe

Trump abandoned Treasury nominee after memo criticized her for not indicting McCabe: In December, President Donald Trump nominated Jessie K. Liu (a former U.S. attorney in the District of Columbia) for a position in the U.S. Treasury Department on the recommendation of Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin. But on February 11, Trump withdrew the nomination — and a key factor, according t

Road ahead: House tackles lynching and flavored tobacco, while Senate considers anti-abortion bills

https://www.rollcall.com/2020/02/24/road-ahead-house-tackles-lynching-and-flavored-tobacco-while-senate-considers-anti-abortion-bills/

Bernie Sanders, turning a referendum into a choice

https://www.rollcall.com/2020/02/24/bernie-sanders-turning-a-referendum-into-a-choice/

“A Stupendous Victory”: Bernie Sanders Wins Nevada After Heavy Organizing in Latinx Communities

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AG Bill Barr Violated Rules with Investigation Interference - CREW

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Trump's helping Moscow muck with our elections fits the strict constitutional definition of treason

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Horrible pro-Trump group glues MAGA hats and Trump wig to Las Vegas pigeons to 'protest' Democrats

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Harvey Weinstein guilty on two charges, acquitted on others in New York sexual assault case

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Trump’s India rally turnout far lower than his prediction of seven million

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Judge denies Roger Stone's motion to disqualify her

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Julian Assange's extradition hearings begin in London today

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Rattled law professor says Bill Barr is ‘far worse’ than he predicted after testifying at his Senate confirmation hearing

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The View’s Meghan McCain attacks co-hosts for not talking about Bernie Sanders and Russia — when reports weren’t even out

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Ex-prosecutor thinks judge will lock up Harvey Weinstein: If he was a young Black man he’d go straight to jail

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‘Money hungry mannequin’ Ivanka Trump buried for her taxpayer-funded ‘field trip’ to India with her dad

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Economic Expert Discloses US-Saudi Arabia Agreement on Yemen's Oil Reserves

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MARCHERS SUPPORT ASSANGE AHEAD OF LONDON EXTRADITION HEARING

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CREW FILES CRIMINAL COMPLAINT AGAINST RUDY GIULIANI

https://www.citizensforethics.org/press-release/crew-files-criminal-complaint-against-rudy-giuliani/

Cuba: Revolution, Sabotage & Un-Normal Relations

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After Sanders takes Nevada, Biden puts faith in South Carolina for momentum

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'Macho Man' rings out for President Trump as over 100,000 wearing white Trump hats pack India stadium and cheer his arrival

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Report Advertisement John Oliver nails Trump’s issues with his father in an epic 30-second diagnosis

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White Supremacists Are Now The BIGGEST Threat To New Jersey Residents

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Harvey Weinstein Found Guilty Of Rape | NBC News (Live Stream)

If billionaires have no right to exist, what about Israel? – Mondoweiss.

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John Oliver nails Trump’s issues with his father in an epic 30-second diagnosis

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Video: Israeli forces attack Palestinian protesters with bulldozer

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Ayatollah Khamenei Claims Virus Scare Aimed to Keep Voters at Home

https://themedialine.org/mideast-daily-news/ayatollah-khamenei-claims-virus-scare-aimed-to-keep-voters-at-home/

Cairo Begins Work on Wall Along Border with Gaza Strip

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The Last Sermon Wins Prix de l’Espoir at Tunisian Human Rights Film Festival

https://themedialine.org/mideast-daily-news/the-last-sermon-wins-prix-de-lespoir-at-tunisian-human-rights-film-festival/

Criminal Investigation Opened on Netanyahu Opponent Failed Start-Up

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Chris Wallace grills Pence aide on Russia attacks: ‘You can’t say it didn’t happen and then say they leaked it’

https://www.rawstory.com/2020/02/chris-wallace-grills-pence-aide-on-russia-attacks-you-cant-say-it-didnt-happen-and-then-say-they-leaked-it/

Klobuchar Has Pushed Extreme Right-Wing Policy on Israel/Palestine and Civil Liberties

https://portside.org/2020-02-20/klobuchar-has-pushed-extreme-right-wing-policy-israelpalestine-and-civil-liberties

Trump’s 29th Trip To Mar-a-Lago Brings Golf Tab To 334 Years Of Presidential Salary

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Trump’s India trip mixes politics with policy, and offers the promise of his biggest rally yet.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trumps-india-trip-mixes-politics-with-policy-and-the-promise-of-his-biggest-rally-yet/2020/02/21/fda09950-54dc-11ea-b119-4faabac6674f_story.html?utm_campaign=wp_evening_edition&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&wpisrc=nl_evening

Nevada caucuses highlights: Sanders wins, Buttigieg campaign challenges some results

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Nonviolent Action for Peace

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‘Shameful’: Pelosi ripped for boosting Koch-backed Texas Democrat over progressive challenger

‘Shameful’: Pelosi ripped for boosting Koch-backed Texas Democrat over progressive challenger: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stirred outrage Saturday by visiting Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar at his campaign headquarters in Laredo and voicing hope that the Koch-backed, anti-choice Democrat will ride to a 'resounding victory' over progressive primary challenger Jessica Cisneros on March 3.

'We want

Trump’s cruelty and vulgarity have done incredible damage — but let’s stop pretending he’s ‘un-American’

Trump’s cruelty and vulgarity have done incredible damage — but let’s stop pretending he’s ‘un-American’: Here is a good, truth-in-advertising political slogan: “How much money will it bring in?” That is also the question that Alexis de Tocqueville argued Americans use to ascertain the “value of everything in this world.”

The almighty profit motive reins so steadfastly supreme in the world’s wealthie