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In a recent op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, Apple CEO Tim Cook boasted about his company’s social justice initiative amidst the coronavirus pandemic. In a recent op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal , Apple CEO Tim Cook reflects on the last year and the effect of the coronavirus pandemic, which he says was a year where “critical conversations about equity and systemic injustice attained both new urgency and a well-deserved central role in our national conversation.” In simple theory, a disease should affect all of us equally. But in plain fact, the opposite is true. We have all seen, in real time, how structural discrimination and obstacles to opportunity do their work in a crisis. In our communities, every burden—from rates of infection and care outcomes, to economic adversity, to the challenges of virtual learning when schools are closed—falls heaviest on those for whom true equity has always been farthest from reach. As someone who grew up during the … [Read more...] about Apple CEO Tim Cook Boasts About His Social Justice Initiatives

Sen. Tim Scott Timothy (Tim) Eugene Scott Trump allies line up ahead of potentially bruising primaries Tim Scott defends saying 'woke supremacy' is as bad as white supremacy Top 5 Republican presidential contenders, and 2 on the way out MORE (R-S.C.) is defending his comments that “woke supremacy” is as bad as white supremacy, saying it was a response to being called a token for Republicans. “ My comments were a sound-bite-length reaction to yet another media figure accusing me of being a token for Republicans,” Scott wrote in The Washington Post . Scott said that he was not comparing the history of white supremacy and that he is "painfully aware that four centuries of racism, bigotry and killings does not compare to the nascent woke movement.” ADVERTISEMENT However, he said he is “gravely concerned for our future if we ignore either type of supremacy — both of which are rooted in racism or discrimination.” Scott listed the racist … [Read more...] about Tim Scott defends saying ‘woke supremacy’ is as bad as white supremacy

BOSTON (CBS) — NHL referee Tim Peel was caught on a live microphone on Tuesday night, admitting that the penalty he had called had more to do with him wanting to call a penalty than it did with him actually seeing a penalty being committed. Hours later, Peel has been removed from his job. READ MORE: Middleton, Bucks Beat Celtics 121-119 For 8th Straight Win Though the NHL softened its language and did not use the term “fired,” the league made it clear that Peel has refereed his final game in the NHL. According to the official NHL announcement, Peel will “no longer will be working NHL games now or in the future.” “Nothing is more important than ensuring the integrity of our game,” NHL senior executive VP of hockey operations Colin Campbell said. “Tim Peel’s conduct is in direct contradiction to the adherence to that cornerstone principle that we demand of our officials and that our fans, players, coaches and all those associated with our game expect and deserve. There is no … [Read more...] about NHL Removes Referee Tim Peel From Games After Microphone Catches Him Admitting Intentionally Bad Penalty Call

On Friday’s broadcast of “Fox News Primetime,” Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) criticized Democrats for saying that the filibuster is racist after they used the filibuster to block his police reform bill last year. Scott said, “It was a frustrating, irritating moment where the Democrats used the filibuster to block police reform that would have positively impacted disproportionately African American communities. Here’s what we know about the Democrats: They were for the filibuster before they were against the filibuster. I keep asking myself, will the real Chuck Schumer please stand up? Is it the one who was for the filibuster or is it the new one who’s now against the filibuster?” After citing former President Barack Obama and President Joe Biden’s prior comments in favor of the filibuster, Scott said, “But, now, of course, they use the word racist whenever they’re trying to scare people into their corner. It has nothing to do with race. But they don’t care. Winning at all costs means … [Read more...] about Tim Scott: Democrats Used the Filibuster They Say Is Racist Against My Police Bill Last Year

EAGAN, Minn. (WCCO) — Gov. Tim Walz and former Gov. Tim Pawlenty on Tuesday both got their COVID-19 vaccines together, a bipartisan effort to build public trust as vaccine eligibility expands to any Minnesota adult. “This is not a political issue in any manner. These vaccines are safe,” Pawlenty said during a news conference with Walz at the Vikings training facility. “We hope that no one is hesitant to get these vaccines.” READ MORE: Dr. Michael Osterholm: Relaxing COVID Restrictions As Cases Climb Is Like 'Dismissing Gravity' The two governors publicly receiving a dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccines comes on the very day the state expanded vaccine eligibility to any Minnesotan 16 and older. The pair are urging people to get their vaccines as soon as they can. (credit: CBS) “Whatever vaccine is available when your time comes up, that’s the best vaccine,” Walz said. More than 1 million Minnesotans have completed their vaccine series and 1.6 million have at … [Read more...] about Gov. Tim Walz, Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty Get COVID Vaccine In Bipartisan Show Of Force