Richfield High School in Minnesota begins every meeting with their ‘Vision of Equity’ statement which includes “dismantling policies that benefit whiteness and privilege” pic.twitter.com/P0NkXtMV3C
— Libs of Tik Tok (@libsoftiktok) October 8, 2021
Author: Blazingcatfur
‘Send us home,’ beg Afghan refugees stuck in UK hotels
Afghans who recently arrived in the UK after fleeing the Taliban takeover have asked to be sent back, casting doubt over the success of Operation Warm Welcome, the government’s Afghan resettlement programme.
It was launched by Boris Johnson on 29 August to help Afghan refugees arriving in the UK by providing support so they could “rebuild their lives, find work, pursue education and integrate into their local communities”.
However, a widespread lack of housing means hotels have been commandeered as emergency temporary accommodation for 7,000 Afghan refugees, with Home Office officials admitting that some will be held in them for months.
They should be immediately accommodated!
WARMINGTON: Some homeless prefer camping in city parks over sleeping in a luxury hotel suite
Don’t look now but campers and tents have taken over another city park.
This time it’s Dufferin Grove Park’s turn.
Seems some people are uncomfortable staying in an all-expenses-paid, four-star hotel and they prefer the real estate experience across from Dufferin Mall.
Can’t Say That? NPR Morning Host Triggered by Utterance of the Word ‘Abortionist’
Something shocking happened on NPR on Friday. NPR Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep interviewed a pro-life activist in Texas, Rebecca Parma of Texas Right to Life. It was less shocking that it was hostile throughout. He tossed questions like “Wasn’t your strategy actually to stop abortions in a way that is unconstitutional at the moment?”
Iran Regime’s Hostage Taking: Where Are the West and the UN?
In the hope of resurrecting the disastrous Iran nuclear deal (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) and subsequently lifting sanctions on the ruling mullahs of Iran, the Biden administration and the European Union have been silent on the fates of foreign hostages kept in Iran’s notorious prisons.
Some of the foreign hostages in Iran come from Western countries, including the United States, France, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
Hong Kong University orders removal of Tiananmen Square massacre statue
The University of Hong Kong has ordered the removal of a statue commemorating protesters killed in China’s 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown.
The 8-metre-high (26ft) copper statue was the centrepiece of Hong Kong’s candlelit vigils on 4 June to commemorate those killed when Chinese troops backed by tanks opened fire on unarmed pro-democracy campaigners in Beijing.
The statue, called the Pillar of Shame, shows 50 anguished faces and tortured bodies piled on one another, and has been on display at Hong Kong’s oldest university for more than two decades.
Democrats Have Tried to Distance Themselves From ‘Defund the Police,’ but the RNC Has the Receipts
Defunding the police is a wildly unpopular position that more than half of Democrats support and Republicans have used its unpopularity against them.
“We are going to ensure every voter knows Democrats want to Defund the Police,” NRCC spokesman Michael McAdams said in a statement earlier this year. “Whether it’s Rashida Tlaib demanding an end to policing and incarceration, or Maxine Waters encouraging rioters to engage in violence, Democrats can’t be trusted to stand with law enforcement and keep Americans safe.”
Russia: 26 dead in mass alcohol poisoning
Russian authorities said Saturday that 26 people died this week after consuming a hazardous home-brewed spirit in the Orenburg region bordering Kazakhstan.
The regional ministry told the state-owned news agency RIA that the death toll was up from the nine deaths reported on Thursday.
Another 28 people are suffering from symptoms of alcohol poisoning and some are reportedly in a coma.
Taliban say they won’t work with US to contain Islamic State
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban on Saturday ruled out cooperation with the United States to contain extremist groups in Afghanistan, staking out an uncompromising position on a key issue ahead of the first direct talks between the former foes since America withdrew from the country in August.
Senior Taliban officials and U.S. representatives are to meet Saturday and Sunday in Doha, the capital of Qatar. Officials from both sides have said issues include reining in extremist groups and the evacuation of foreign citizens and Afghans from the country. The Taliban have signaled flexibility on evacuations.
Four in Ten French Support Reducing Immigration Numbers to Zero
Four in ten French say they would like to see immigration numbers reduced to zero, according to a poll released this week as all leading French presidential candidates adopt tough migration policies.
The poll, conducted by the CSA Institute for CNews, was released on Thursday and states that 41 per cent of those who took part in the poll were in favour of stopping all immigration to France, both illegal and legal immigration.
Conservatives still considering position on federal vaccine policy, MP says
OTTAWA — Conservative MP Michael Chong says the party is still studying the government’s new mandatory vaccine policy before taking a position on the issue.
In an interview on CTV’s Question Period airing Sunday, Chong said the measure, announced last week, which requires “core” federal public servants to attest to being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 29, is vast and requires thorough review.
Reconciliation bill includes free community college for illegal immigrants
Free community college is one of the perks being sought in a massive federal reconciliation bill under consideration before Congress, and the expenditure would allow illegal immigrants to attend community college for free as well.
Court declines to set out sentencing framework for mitigation of anti-Black racism
“… The Appeal Court said that courts should give a “generous gateway” for admitting evidence about the effect of anti-Black racism on an offender, but the specific sentencing framework for Indigenous offenders does not apply to Black offenders.
Evidence about “social context” such as experiences with anti-Black racism doesn’t impact the seriousness of an offence, but a “generous gateway” should be provided for using it to mitigate personal responsibility, the court said.”
This is Dindunuffin as “social context”
Does Canada consider WikiLeaks a terrorist group, Chelsea Manning’s lawyer asks at immigration hearing
A four-year fight by U.S. whistleblower Chelsea Manning for permission to come to Canada will continue until at least next year, after her immigration hearing ended Friday not with a decision, but a lengthy timetable for more legal arguments.
Defeated Tory MP says review of Conservatives’ election loss will examine O’Toole’s performance
The defeated Conservative MP now tasked with determining where his party’s federal election campaign went wrong says he intends to “hit the ground running” within the week — and his work will include a review of leader Erin O’Toole’s campaign performance.
“I’ve already reached out to people within the party, outside the party. I’ve already started to arrange some interviews for next week and I intend to start travelling within the next couple of weeks,” James Cumming told CBC’s The House this week.
No question, the sphincter relaxant was the campaign’s salvation.
Erin O’Toole will reliably renounce, walk back, toss under a bus any policy or person as deemed necessary. That’s consistency you can count on.