Just over three months before the November election, supporters supporting both President TrumpDonald John Trump Biden to pay tribute to Lewis on Capitol Hill Monday. Cotton asked for comments on slavery in criticism of the 1619 Draft Congress slated for disorderly COVID-19 talks on a tight deadline. and former vice …
Read More »Poll: Biden leads Trump by 6 points in Florida
Former vice president Joe BidenJoe Biden Pelosi says Trump’s decision to reverse the fair housing rule is a “betrayal of our nation’s founding values.” Trump says he would consider pardons for those involved in Mueller’s investigation Trade negotiations should not shorten internal debate PLUS has expanded its advantage over President …
Read More »Asheville, North Carolina backs reparations in historic vote: “Simply removing the statues is not enough.”
Officials from the city of Asheville, North Carolina, apologized for their historic role in slavery and discrimination and voted to provide reparations. The Asheville Citizen-Times reports that on Tuesday, the City Council took the unanimous vote. The reparations resolution does not require direct payments, but will require investments in areas …
Read More »Massachusetts Governor Signs Bill Giving All Residents the Option to Vote by Mail
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker (R) signed a bill Monday that allows all residents to have a vote-by-mail option for the 2020 primary and general elections. “A bill has just been signed that will allow all Massachusetts voters to vote by mail without excuse in any 2020 election,” the electoral division …
Read More »Survey Finds American Patriotism Drops to Lowest Point in Two Decades
The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. According to a new survey, American patriotism is at its lowest point for nearly two decades. A Gallup poll found that while 70 percent of US adults said they were …
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