Tag Archives: Government and policy

As virus aid stagnates, Trump despises aid for cities

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Wednesday rejected Democratic demands for aid to cash-strapped cities in a new coronavirus aid package and lashed out at Republican allies as talks stalled over aid for millions of Americans. Another legislator tested positive for the virus. Republicans, beset by delays and internal strife, …

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Confederate monument removed from Georgia Square

A Confederate monument in Georgia has been removed by workers who used a crane to remove the figure from its pedestal. July 29, 2020 9:41 AM 2 min read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article MCDONOUGH, Ga. – A Confederate monument in Georgia was removed Wednesday night by workers …

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National teachers union supports strikes over reopening plans

One of the country’s largest teacher unions is authorizing its members to strike if their schools plan to reopen without adequate security measures amid the global pandemic. The American Federation of Teachers, which represents 1.7 million school employees, issued a resolution on Tuesday saying it will support any local chapter …

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Couple wears swastika masks at Minnesota Walmart

A couple in Minnesota wore swastika-patterned red face masks at a Walmart in a video posted on social media July 26, 2020, 10:10 pm 2 min read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article MARSHALL, Minnesota: A couple in Minnesota wore red masks adorned with swastikas at a Walmart in …

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