W. Bush, in return, wrote to Barack Obama: 'There will be trying moments. The critics will rage. Your "friends" will disappoint you. But, you will have an Almighty God to comfort you, a family who loves you, and a country that is pulling for you, including me. No matter what comes, you will be inspired by the character and compassion of the people you now lead. … [Read more...] about Joe Biden says Donald Trump wrote him a ‘very generous letter’ and says he will keep it private until they speak (but White House says that’s NOT ‘a pending call’)
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Everything Donald Trump Stands for Just Got Slapped Down by the Supreme Court
Donald Trump’s presidency has been a catastrophe for American society, the standing of America on the world stage, and the rule of law in general. Trump’s reckless disregard for the law has been the subject of an impeachment trial, and numerous Supreme Court cases on the travel ban, the border wall, the DACA immigration policy, Obamacare, the U.S. census, environmental law, and a host of other issues. … [Read more...] about Everything Donald Trump Stands for Just Got Slapped Down by the Supreme Court
Why Bill Barr Did It All for Donald Trump
It’s no exaggeration—indeed, it’s probably an understatement—to say religious conservatives like Barr believe themselves to be at war for the soul of America. They are also quite correct that their form of conservative, white-dominated, male-dominated, Christian-dominated America is on the wane, even if the reasons are less war than demographics. And whether Trump was hand-picked by Jesus or not, the reality is that his presidency enabled the religious right to win many battles in that war. … [Read more...] about Why Bill Barr Did It All for Donald Trump
Pittsburgh Mayor Issues Executive Order In Response To Trump’s Paris Climate Decision
Working with the National Climate Action Agenda and 81 other cities to undertake additional actions to meet the 1.5 degrees Celsius target. Continue working on 2030 climate objectives, including achieving 100 Percent Renewable Electricity Consumption for Municipal Operations; a citywide Zero Waste Initiative to divert 100 percent of materials from landfills; fifty percent energy consumption reduction city wide; Development of a fossil fuel free fleet. The continued commitment to quantifying the impact of the City’s work in reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions and building a more sustainable City, through the completion of the Pittsburgh Climate Action Plan 3.0 Advancing Carbon Neutrality objectives within the City; adopting energy efficiency standards for buildings; electrifying transportation system with renewable energy sources; supporting weatherization and maintenance of Pittsburgh housing stock … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Mayor Issues Executive Order In Response To Trump’s Paris Climate Decision
Queen and the Pope lead world leaders in congratulating Biden: EU chief hails ‘the moment we’ve all been waiting for’, Merkel welcomes ‘new chapter’ and France’s Macron can’t resist a climate change dig at Trump
'This is America's day. This is democracy's day - a day of history and hope, of renewal and resolve, for crucible for the ages America has tested anew and America has risen to the challenge. Today we celebrate not a candidate, but a cause, the cause of democracy,' he noted. … [Read more...] about Queen and the Pope lead world leaders in congratulating Biden: EU chief hails ‘the moment we’ve all been waiting for’, Merkel welcomes ‘new chapter’ and France’s Macron can’t resist a climate change dig at Trump