MINNEAPOLIS—Hours after a now-fired Minneapolis cop was charged with murder in the death of 46-year-old George Floyd on Friday, protests exploded in major U.S. cities across the country, with demonstrators demanding that all police officers involved be brought to justice—fast. … [Read more...] about ‘Whatever It Takes’: Protests Against Police Brutality Surge Again Across U.S.
Trump Fears The Minnesota Chaos Makes Him Look Weak
The unrest that Trump makes political hay of, in the end, is almost always the episodes that involve minority communities. As president, he notably tried to play the role of reconciliator for the white nationalist riots that upended Charlottesville and resulted in the death of a young woman. In the days prior to Minneapolis’ burning, Trump urged the Democratic governor of Michigan to have empathy and even meet with the armed white protestors who were demanding that she reopen the state more quickly in the wake of the COVID-related shutdown. … [Read more...] about Trump Fears The Minnesota Chaos Makes Him Look Weak
San Francisco’s ‘30-foot rule’: This graphic visualizes when you need to pull on a mask
You don’t need to wear a mask if you are stationary and at least six feet apart from those outside your household, as long as you have a mask on hand. This subtle distinction has caused some confusion, but officials say that the intention is for people who are moving to have the time and space needed to pull on a face covering before encountering others. … [Read more...] about San Francisco’s ‘30-foot rule’: This graphic visualizes when you need to pull on a mask
Laugh Out Loud, literally! Join us for Comedy Day Classics from Golden Gate Park
The complete list of artists for Comedy Day Classics from the Park includes Robin Williams, Will Durst, Wayne Shannon, Tom Kenny, Whoopi Goldberg, Monica Piper, Rob Schneider, Culture Clash, Comedy Underground, Bob Sarlatte, Meehan Brothers, Margaret Cho, Kevin Meany, Karen Ripley, Aundre the Wonderwoman, George Wallace, W. Kamau Bell, Marga Gomez, and Diane Amos. … [Read more...] about Laugh Out Loud, literally! Join us for Comedy Day Classics from Golden Gate Park
California to vote on business tax hike worth up to $12B
“The public employee unions behind the largest property tax increase in state history are willing to spend and do whatever it takes, even if it raises the cost of living for families,” Rob Lapsley, president of the California Business Roundtable, said in a statement. “Everything from groceries, fuel, clothing, day care and health care will cost more if this massive tax hike is approved.” … [Read more...] about California to vote on business tax hike worth up to $12B
