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The DC protests attacked one final American bedrock on Trump’s behalf

January 6th, 2021

Andy Meek

The nation was transfixed on Wednesday by the dramatic and unsettling scenes of Washington DC protests and mob-like behavior that occurred, disrupting Congress’ process of certifying President-elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College win. One person was shot and died during the chaos and rioting Wednesday in Washington DC. Facebook and Twitter took dramatic action to limit …

Science

Dr. Fauci is worried that protestors may be spreading coronavirus

June 7th, 2020

Andy Meek

The coronavirus’ US impact is one thing, but protestors are tuning it out in favor of what they see as a higher mission with an urgency that matters more than the risks associated with the COVID-19 virus. What’s more, leading health experts agree with them — that fears about the virus shouldn’t dissuade them from …

Politics

Antifa bus hoax spreads panic across the US

June 6th, 2020

Chris Smith

An Antifa bus hoax is circulating widely on social media, targeting rural communities in America and warning about an imminent threat from highly organized Antifa units traveling in buses to specific towns to wreak havoc. The Antifa fake news went viral in the last few days, following unsubstantiated remarks from Trump, who blames Antifa for …

Science

CDC says tear gassing protesters can spread coronavirus

June 5th, 2020

Chris Smith

Tear gas used on protesters might be a risk factor for the spread of the novel coronavirus, the CDC director warns. Riot control agents like the ones used against protestors in various US cities can lead to coughing, which can spread pathogens like the coronavirus. The chemical compounds used for tear gas can have adverse …

Tech

Signal messaging app will now blur people’s faces during protests

June 4th, 2020

Chris Smith

Signal app downloads have increased significantly in the United States, as protesters have been looking for end-to-end encrypted chat apps to secure their communications. Signal also announced a brand new security feature, a tool that can detect and blur faces in photos automatically in support of the current protests against racism in the US and …

Lifestyle

The whole world is watching the US right now, as these global protests show

June 3rd, 2020

Andy Meek

Protests today in the wake of the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police continue to multiply and escalate — not just around the US, but around the world now. In recent days, protestors have marched in solidarity with Americans everywhere from London and Paris to as far away as Cape Town, South Africa. The …

Lifestyle

Insane video shows LA cops interrupting live news and handcuffing the wrong people

June 2nd, 2020

Andy Meek

For yet another night in the US, police protests have continued as countless Americans marched, demonstrated, and rioted in anger stemming from the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis. On Monday night, a TV news crew in LA showed how quickly things can go wrong. Footage captured by the crew shows LA police …

Lifestyle

Some of the most unforgettable photos and scenes from protests this weekend

June 1st, 2020

Andy Meek

The George Floyd protests continued to multiply and escalate around the country over the weekend, resulting in everything from peaceful marches to violent clashes in major cities around the US. The protests stem from Minneapolis police killing an unarmed man named George Floyd as he was taken into custody last week. The protests also come …

Politics

Prediction: President Trump will blame a spike in coronavirus cases on all the protests

May 31st, 2020

Andy Meek

George Floyd protests have multiplied and escalated around the country this weekend, as Americans poured into the streets to protest the killing by Minneapolis police of an unarmed man during his arrest. This all comes even as the US is still trying to deal with the coronavirus pandemic — infections, and deaths from which are …

Lifestyle

Minnesota is now using contact tracing to track protestors, as demonstrations escalate

May 30th, 2020

Andy Meek

Minnesota protests are continuing to escalate and inspire similar demonstrations around the country in the wake of police killing an unarmed Minneapolis man this week named George Floyd. Minnesota officials say they’re using contact tracing to better understand who the protestors are and where they’re coming from. Contact tracing has previously been used as part …