Swing state’s GOP forces through ‘common sense’ anti-sanctuary bill, despite governor’s veto
On Wednesday, the North Carolina General Assembly passed a bill that would effectively ban sanctuary policies. Gov. Roy Cooper (D) had previously vetoed it. House Bill 10But the Republican majority in the state Legislature voted to override his decision. The Senate passed the bill by a vote of 30-19 on Wednesday, following approval by the […]
‘Common Sense’: GOP Lawmakers Override Governor’s Veto Of Anti-Sanctuary Bill In Swing State
North Carolina lawmakers overwhelmingly voted in favor of a bill that would require law enforcement in the state to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. Republican-controlled state legislature on Wednesday Override completed Regarding Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of HB 10, a bill that would effectively ban sanctuary city policies across the state. The new law requires […]
‘Common sense’: Red state governor makes crucial move to boost Trump’s deportation push
Oklahoma Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt announced plans for Oklahoma to deport illegal immigrants held in state prisons in support of President-elect Trump's proposal to launch a large-scale deportation operation next year. He said that he is formulating a plan. Stitt announced he would direct the state's public safety commissioner to develop a plan to deal […]
Virginia attorney general expects ‘a lot more common sense’ during Trump presidency
Republican Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares said he expected “more common sense to come out of Washington” ahead of Trump's inauguration. With President-elect Donald Trump heading to the presidential election in January, Miyares said he looks forward to his administration rolling back “the overly burdensome regulations that have affected so many Americans over the past […]
Don’t poke the bear: Democrats would be wise to find common ground with Trump
feeding the bear It was popular in England in the 16th and 17th centuries. The bear is taken to the arena and chained to a stake. A pack of bulldogs and mastiffs is then released into the arena to torment the bear. Apparently the crowd enjoyed abusing such powerful animals. Donald Trump is no bear, […]
‘Family Ties’ star Justine Bateman slams ‘un-American period’ over the last 4 years: ‘Common sense discarded’
Following the Republican Party's landslide election victory, director and actress Justine Bateman said Friday that she has been “walking on eggshells” for the past four years, calling the period “un-American.” spoke. “I think the past four years have been an almost excruciating period. Very un-American in that every question, opinion, like or dislike was kept […]
‘Not the party of common sense’
Democratic strategist Julie Roginski laid out “some hard truths” on CNN's show Thursday, arguing that Democrats are “not a sensible party” that can't talk to ordinary people. “I'm going to tell my Democratic friends the hard truth: This is not Joe Biden's fault. It's not Kamala Harris' fault. It's not Barack Obama's fault. “It's Democrats' […]
We Don’t Know How to Talk to ‘Normal People,’ We’re ‘Not the Party of Common Sense’
Democratic strategist and CNN contributor Julie Roginski said Thursday on CNN's “Newsroom” that her party can't talk to “ordinary people” and that her party is “not the party of common sense.” said. “You know, I'm going to tell my Democratic friends the hard truth: This isn't Joe Biden's fault. It's not Kamala Harris' fault. It's […]
Deception in democracy: Beware the most common types of election-related scams
Elections are one of the most important parts of a democracy, but unfortunately that also means bad actors will try to twist things to their advantage. With the U.S. general election just around the corner, cybersecurity risks are increasing, not only to the systems running the elections but to you as well. Social media and […]
Jennifer Hudson on her Christmas album, romance with Common
Twenty years ago, Jennifer Hudson was at rock bottom. Like the bottom three of “American Idol,” she was on the brink of shocking elimination in the singing competition's third season, along with fellow contenders Fantasia Barrino and LaToya London. After belting out covers of Aretha Franklin, Elton John, and Whitney Houston with her powerful pipes, […]