The Senate is working to wrap up an anti-Asian hate crimes bill this week as senators near a deal on changes to the legislation. The bill, introduced by Sen. Mazie Hirono Mazie Keiko Hirono Senate aims to pass anti-Asian hate crimes bill this week Mazie Hirono: Asian American, Pacific Islander community 'feels under siege' amid rise in hate crimes The Hill's 12:30 Report - Presented by Facebook - All US adults now eligible for COVID vaccines MORE (D-Hawaii), will likely come up for a vote as early as Wednesday, a Senate Democratic aide confirmed to The Hill. "I'm optimistic we can finish our work on the anti-Asian hate crimes bill later this week in the same manner we started it, with an overwhelming bipartisan vote. And let me say it's needed," Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer Chuck Schumer 'Real Housewives of the GOP' — Wannabe reality show narcissists commandeer the party 'Building Back Better' requires a new approach to US science and … [Read more...] about Senate aims to pass anti-Asian hate crimes bill this week
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Democrats Criticize Joe Biden’s Immigration Policies: ‘It Makes Me Very, Very Angry’
President Joe Biden’s immigration policies since his taking office have resulted in a record surge of migrants crossing the U.S. border with Mexico, and “emergency shelters” to house them are popping up across the country. Now even Democrats are questioning Biden’s policies, including his pivot from former President Donald Trump’s policies that caused illegal immigration to slow to a trickle and kept asylum seekers in Mexico while they waited for their cases to be litigated. Amanda Elise Salas is a Democratic political operative in Texas’s Rio Grande Valley who worked for Biden’s presidential campaign. “I have chosen to not allow myself to get into my feelings about how there are still these detention centers being popped up by this administration because it makes me very, very angry,” Salas said in an Associated Press report. Salas said that she understands ‘that change comes in increments’ and that Democrats don’t have enough congressional seats to pass Biden’s … [Read more...] about Democrats Criticize Joe Biden’s Immigration Policies: ‘It Makes Me Very, Very Angry’
White House Defends Migration by Family Separation
White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki defended the administration’s policy of admitting migrants into the United States if they first separate themselves from their families. Psaki was asked April 15, “Some of your own administration’s immigration [officials] … have said that some migrant families are, in their words, ‘self-separating’ at the border and sending their kids across alone because they know that unaccompanied minors are not going to be turned away.” “Well, you’re right, Todd,” Psaki responded. “That certainly is an unintended consequence … even as families are doing that, a number of these kids are still in — taking a very dangerous journey.” But President Joe Biden’s administration will continue to accept migrants who separate themselves from their families, Psaki added, “I don’t think we have any intention to rethink our approach to treating kids humanely and ensuring that they are safe when they cross the border.” The admission was almost entirely hidden by the … [Read more...] about White House Defends Migration by Family Separation
This week: Democrats move on DC statehood
Democrats are poised to move one of their biggest priorities this week: D.C. statehood. The House, which is set to leave town at the end of the week until early May, will vote on legislation this week to make Washington, D.C., the country’s 51st state, after pledging to prioritize it during President Biden Joe Biden Obama, Clinton reflect on Mondale's legacy Biden, Harris commend Mondale in paving the way for female VP Mondale in last message to staff: 'Joe in the White House certainly helps' MORE ’s first 100 days in office. “I expect to bring #HR51 to the House Floor for a vote on Thursday, April 22 to grant #DCStatehood to the more than 700,000 residents of the District of Columbia. The voice of every American citizen deserves to be heard – it’s past time that we make statehood a reality for DC,” House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer Steny Hamilton Hoyer House Republicans ask Pelosi to reschedule Biden's address to Congress This week: Democrats … [Read more...] about This week: Democrats move on DC statehood
Cuppa Racism? Museum Targets Jane Austin’s Tea Drinking in BLM Inspired Race Review
Pride and Prejudice author Jane Austen’s affinity for drinking tea will be examined in a Black Lives Matter-style “historical interrogation” at a museum honouring the famed writer. Austen’s cottage in the Hampshire village in Chawton, which has since been converted into one of the more popular museums dedicated to her, will feature displays on “Regency-era colonialism”, including the use of sugar in tea, the director said. Speaking to The Telegraph , Lizzie Dunford, director of Jane Austen’s House Museum, said : “This is just the start of a steady and considered process of historical interrogation. “The slave trade and the consequences of Regency-era Colonialism touched every family of means during the period. Jane Austen’s family were no exception. “As purchasers of tea, sugar and cotton they were consumers of the products of the trade, and did also have closer links via family and friends. “At Jane Austen’s House we are in the process of reviewing and updating all of … [Read more...] about Cuppa Racism? Museum Targets Jane Austin’s Tea Drinking in BLM Inspired Race Review