Suspected Chemical Weapons Attack in Syrian Town of Khan Sheikhoun Kills at Least 70 People and Injures 350

Apr 7, 2017: Last night, in response to the attack in Khan Sheikhoun on April 4, Trump ordered a cruise missle attack on the government-controlled Syrian air base of Shayrat. U.S. fires missiles into Syria … Continue reading Suspected Chemical Weapons Attack in Syrian Town of Khan Sheikhoun Kills at Least 70 People and Injures 350

ACA | Affordable Care Act | PPACA | Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act | Obamacare | Repeal and Replace

The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) was designed so that all plans purchased in the Marketplace (ACA exchanges) cover a base set of essential health benefits (EHB) which consist of the following: Ambulatory patient services (outpatient … Continue reading ACA | Affordable Care Act | PPACA | Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act | Obamacare | Repeal and Replace

Republican Lawmakers in Many U.S. States Push Legislation Aimed at Curbing Mass Protests

Feb 27, 2017: In Arizona, Republican Governor Doug Doucey and Arizona Speaker of the House J.D. Mesnard (Republican-Chandler) declared SB 1142 "dead", stating concerns about limiting the rights of free-speech. Mesnard said he alone made … Continue reading Republican Lawmakers in Many U.S. States Push Legislation Aimed at Curbing Mass Protests

Donald Trump | The Trump Administration | Facts and Lies | Fake News

Notes: In addition to the list of lies and misstatements compiled here, The Toronto Star maintains an ongoing list which you can access here. For more information about this topic, check out the "More" section … Continue reading Donald Trump | The Trump Administration | Facts and Lies | Fake News

Owners of the Navajo Generating Station in Northern Arizona Vote to Shutdown the Plant by the end of 2019

Nov 18, 2019: Largest coal plant in the West shuts down, dealing financial losses to Native American tribes Aug 27, 2019: Kayenta coal mine lays off its last 265 workers as closure nears for Navajo … Continue reading Owners of the Navajo Generating Station in Northern Arizona Vote to Shutdown the Plant by the end of 2019

Tens of Thousands Protest in Romania in Response to Corruption Decree Issued by the Romanian Government

Feb 5, 2017: Yesterday, the Romanian government voted to withdraw the decree it announced on February 1. Today as many as 500,000 people protested in the streets of Romania with an estimated 250,000 of those … Continue reading Tens of Thousands Protest in Romania in Response to Corruption Decree Issued by the Romanian Government

President Donald Trump | The First 100 Days

Note: Because it's such a large topic, information regarding the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is posted here. Apr 30, 2017: On the CBS news program Face the Nation Trump spoke … Continue reading President Donald Trump | The First 100 Days

Republicans Push Legislation to Restrain Federal Regulations

Jan 11, 2017: By a vote of 238 to 183 (only five Democrats voted in favor) the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.5 - Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 | congress.gov. Specifically, the bill would … Continue reading Republicans Push Legislation to Restrain Federal Regulations

Terrorist Attack at Reina Nightclub in Istanbul Turkey Leaves 39 Dead and 69 Wounded

Jan 17, 2017: Abdulkadir Masharipov, the man believed responsible for the January 1 attack at the Reina nightclub, has been captured and arrested. Istanbul Governor Vasip Sahin said that Masharipov confessed to the crime, and … Continue reading Terrorist Attack at Reina Nightclub in Istanbul Turkey Leaves 39 Dead and 69 Wounded