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High School in Louisiana Rules That Student-Athletes Must Stand for National Anthem

High School in Louisiana Rules That Student-Athletes Must Stand for National Anthem

The controversy of protesting during the National Anthem has turned into one of the most defining characterizations of this moment in history. After statements made by President Trump last week, including asking the NFL to make policy mandating players to stand during the national anthem, the controversy has intensified. On Thursday, American writer and civil rights activist, Shaun King,…

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Brad Ausmus Will Not Return as Detroit Tigers Manager after 2017 Season

Brad Ausmus Will Not Return as Detroit Tigers Manager after 2017 Season

The Detroit Tigers will not renew Brad Ausmus’ contract after the 2017 season. General Manager Al Avila announced Friday that Ausmus was informed on Thursday that his contract will not be extended. After being with the team for four seasons, Ausmus managed the Tigers to the second worst record in the American League. They head to Friday night’s game against the Twins with a 62-91 record. This…

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A Tale of Two Trumps: The Authentic Trump vs. The Scripted Trump

A Tale of Two Trumps: The Authentic Trump vs. The Scripted Trump

President Trump made a mostly unscripted speech in Phoenix this week that has been heavily described as divisive. Less than 24 hours afterwards, the president sounded drastically different while speaking in Nevada at the American Legion’s national convention. The difference between these speeches is that the Phoenix speech was for his supporters at a rally style event where he mostly spoke his…

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Protest by White Supremacists Leads to 3 Deaths and 35 Injuries in Virginia

Protest by White Supremacists Leads to 3 Deaths and 35 Injuries in Virginia

Tragedy strikes when white nationalists, KKK, and neo-Nazi members organized a “Unite the Right” rally on Saturday leading to violence with individuals who came to protest their hate rally. The violence lead the Governor of Virginia to declare a state of emergency. During the rallies, a car plowed into a group of people marching against the hate groups. The driver killed a 32 year old woman. The…

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A Bomb was Thrown into an Islamic Center in Bloomington Minnesota, $20,000 Reward Offered

A Bomb was Thrown into an Islamic Center in Bloomington Minnesota, $20,000 Reward Offered

A bomb was thrown into an Islamic Center just after 5 a.m. in Bloomington, Minnesota, Saturday morning. The bombing occurred while the mosque was preparing for morning prayer. Fortunately, no one was hurt. Minneapolis special agent, Rick Thornton, said the bomb was an “improvised explosive device.” The local police tweeted that the explosion was “in violation of federal law,” causing the FBI to…

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Retired US Marine Will Run for Congressional Office in 2018 as a Democrat, Her Campaign Ad has Gone Viral

Retired US Marine Will Run for Congressional Office in 2018 as a Democrat, Her Campaign Ad has Gone Viral

The retired Marine Lt. Col. Amy McGrath looks to step into the spotlight by running as a Democrat in the Kentucky 6th Congressional District. Her campaign ad has gone viral and threatens Republicans all over the country by depicting a Democratic party that conservatives can stand behind. In her ad, she attacked both the incumbent she seeks to unseat, Republican Rep. Andy Barr, and Kentuckian…

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Military Refuses Trump Ban on Transgender Participation Until Forced

Donald Trump recently called for the ban of Transgender participation in the United States Military. This call for a ban by President Trump was a unilateral decision, unsupported by the highest ranking military officials in the armed forces, such as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, General Joseph Dunford, and the entire Joint Chiefs of Staff. Donald Trump’s tweet read, “After consultation with my…

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Military Refuses Trump Ban on Transgender Participation Until Forced 

Donald Trump recently called for the ban of Transgender participation in the United States Military. This call for a ban by President Trump was a unilateral decision, unsupported by the highest ranking military officials in the armed forces, such as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, General Joseph Dunford, and the entire Joint Chiefs of Staff. Donald Trump’s tweet read, “After consultation with my…

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Human Trafficking Leads to National Investigation: 9 People Dead, 30 Injured

An 18-wheeler semi-trailer was found in a Walmart parking lot in San Antonio, Texas. First responders referred to what they saw as a “horrific scene.” After assessing the scene, police are calling it a “human trafficking crime.” Everyone in the trailer was suffering from heat related illnesses. The trailer consisted of adults ages 20-30 and 2 children, the youngest being 15 years old. Homeland…

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GOP Attempts to Repeal Physician-Assisted Suicide Law in Washington D.C.

GOP Attempts to Repeal Physician-Assisted Suicide Law in Washington D.C.

Republicans in congress voted 28-24 to repeal the Death With Dignity Act that was passed in D.C. last year allowing physician-assisted suicides. The law modeled an Oregon law, which stated that individuals seeking physician-assisted suicides had to be terminally ill, competent, and have less than six months to live. The physician would then provide medication after the patient requests it “twice…

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Minnesota Crisis Connection Hotline to Shut Down After 48 Years of Service

Minnesota Crisis Connection Hotline to Shut Down After 48 Years of Service

After operating since 1969, Minnesota’s statewide mental health crises hotline will be shut down. Fortunately, it will be open for another two months to give people a chance to find an alternative crisis prevention service. The hotline was almost shut down immediately until officials agreed, during the night of July 13th, to continue the hotline until at least late September. Before the hotline…

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4th of July in Minneapolis: Red White and Boom Event, Diamond Dog Eating Contest, and Fireworks

4th of July in Minneapolis: Red White and Boom Event, Diamond Dog Eating Contest, and Fireworks

The Red, White and Boom event is hosted by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and attracts a crowd of more than 75,000. It’s a two day event starting Monday the 3rd  and ending in fireworks on the 4th at 10 pm. On Monday, live music by Annie Mack will be playing at 7-8:30 pm with Captain America: Civil War playing outdoors afterwards at Nicollet Island. Tuesday begins with a 6:30 am half…

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July 2nd: Minneapolis Plans to Come Together For 22-Year-Old Woman Hit by Gunfire

July 2nd: Minneapolis Plans to Come Together For 22-Year-Old Woman Hit by Gunfire

Innocent bystander, 22-year-old Rikaya Wafford, was shot in the chest in Minneapolis while waiting in line for a pizza downtown. The shot occurred on June 3rd outside Pizza Luce at 3 a.m. and went through cement to hit both Rikaya and a police officer nearby. Fortunately, Rikaya lived thanks to surgery at Hennepin County Medical Center, but for now is still unable to walk. On July 2nd, numerous…

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June 24-25: Pride in Minnesota, Fighting Gay Oppression

June 24-25: Pride in Minnesota, Fighting Gay Oppression

In Loring Park, Minneapolis, the 2017 Pride Festival will bring around 350,000 people together for joy and acceptance. Saturday hours are 10am – 10pm and Sunday hours are 10am – 6pm. Gay Pride month is in June because on June 28th, 1969, police officers harassingly raided the Stonewall Inn, which began riots outside the Inn that lasted for days. The Stonewall Inn housed many gays, lesbians,…

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June 24-25: Pride in Minnesota, Fighting Gay Oppression

June 24-25: Pride in Minnesota, Fighting Gay Oppression

In Loring Park, Minneapolis, the 2017 Pride Festival will bring around 350,000 people together for joy and acceptance. Saturday hours are 10am – 10pm and Sunday hours are 10am – 6pm. Gay Pride month is in June because on June 28th, 1969, police officers harassingly raided the Stonewall Inn, which began riots outside the Inn that lasted for days. The Stonewall Inn housed many gays, lesbians,…

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Democrat Jon Ossoff Defeated in Republican District - Dems Still Win Symbolic Victory

Democrat Jon Ossoff Defeated in Republican District – Dems Still Win Symbolic Victory

Republicans refuse to give up their 6th district congressional seat in Georgia, which has gone Republican since 1979, as Republican candidate Karen Handel beats the Democrat, Jon Ossoff. Although Handel won, she only beat Ossoff by single digits after Republicans won the district by a 23 point difference in the previous election. This race was so contested that it became the most expensive house…

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17-Year-Old Muslim Girl Found Dead After Abduction – Suspect Arrested

17-Year-Old Muslim Girl Found Dead After Abduction – Suspect Arrested

In Fairfax, Virginia, Police found the body of a 17-year-old girl, Nabra Hussein, who was assaulted and abducted on her way to mosque after leaving an IHOP on Saturday. Officers have arrested 22-year-old Darwin Martinez Torres and have charged him with murder. Police reported that officers found her body on Sunday in a pond in Sterling, Virginia around 3 p.m. Left is Nabra Hussein, Right is…

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