The murder of George Floyd shook the country. As protesters march through the streets of most American cities with face coverings and banners, Trump is facing the greatest civil unrest of his presidency. On Monday, during a speech in the Rose Garden, President Donald Trump threatened that he will call …
Read MoreEven as the president doubles down on “law and order” rhetoric, most of the country seems to support the current widespread protests. A new poll released by Reuters and Ipsos finds that the majority of Americans are sympathetic to the protesters. While some scattered protests clashed with police Tuesday evening …
Read MoreLast week, a national security law was passed in Hong Kong that threatens to make the once-autonomous city more like its cousins on the mainland. In 1997, control of the city passed back from Britain to China. At that time, the Chinese government promised that Hong Kong would be able …
Read MoreIf new polls are anything to go by, President Donald Trump is losing the hearts and minds of the average US citizen. Widespread protests and civil unrest have rocked the US throughout the week following the death of George Floyd. Floyd, a Minneapolis resident, was killed after police officer Derek …
Read MoreOvernight on Monday and into Tuesday morning, the widespread civil unrest across the US continued. In some cities, daytime peaceful protests turned into looting and rioting after dark. In others, like Baltimore, demonstrators remained peaceful throughout the day. As for the nation’s capital, President Donald Trump claimed that the city …
Read MoreFor the last week, protests against police brutality have been a common site in cities across America. As some states mobilize their National Guard reserves, opponents to the protests are growing frustrated. Notably, President Donald Trump has shown he has no patience for the protesters. On Thursday, he controversially tweeted …
Read MoreFollowing the death of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis police department, the US has been gripped by protests against police brutality. The widespread civil unrest has caused a shift in the national tone. A country that was beginning to reemerge from lockdown after months has now shifted …
Read MoreFor the last week, the death of George Floyd and the ensuing protest against police brutality have dominated the headlines. Widespread outrage over the death of the unarmed man at the hands of police officers, including Derek Chauvin, has led to protests in many American cities. In some places, the …
Read MoreFollowing several nights of tense protests and violence, Derek Chauvin, the officer videotaped with his knee in an unarmed man’s neck, has been arrested. A video of Chauvin pinning George Floyd to the ground for ten minutes while Floyd begged for help went viral earlier this week. The video sparked …
Read MoreAhead of what has the potential to be a historic hurricane season, another tropical hotspot is already forming. This could bring the number of pre-season tropical storms to three, signaling that this year could see a major uptick in the number of hurricanes. The newest storm hotspot is forming over …
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