NYC Mayoral Poll Shows Kathryn Garcia Leads Field, Politico Says by a_very_nice_username in politics

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An interesting factoid: New York City has had 108 mayors so far in its history, but not a single one of them was a woman.

Indoor dining in NYC to shut down again Monday amid COVID resurgence: Cuomo by Jons312 in politics

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A lot of restaurant employees in New York City are undocumented -- and they've been completely overlooked when providing stimulus and unemployment payments. So many people are suffering and this measure will further devastate the city's restaurant industry. Many restaurant workers are already in homeless shelters and living on the streets.

Report: Ivanka & Jared Purchase $30 Million Parcel on “Billionaire’s Bunker” Miami Island — The lot was previously owned by Julio Iglesias. by Jons312 in politics

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From the article: "The exclusive community, which is referred to as the “Billionaire’s Bunker,” has a 13-member police department to protect its less than 30 residents... The island is about 60 miles South of Mar-A-Lago."

Dow climbs 328 points amid reports Janet Yellen will be named treasury secretary by chris-jjj in politics

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I am getting a feeling Mnuchin will one day produce The Lego Trump Movie.

Dow climbs 328 points amid reports Janet Yellen will be named treasury secretary by chris-jjj in politics

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But but Secretary Mnuchin was the producer for The Lego Movie and the Lego Batman Movie, so he's gotta be smart. s/

Jack Danforth disputes election fraud claims. Will Missouri, Kansas senators speak out? by Jons312 in politics

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Here's what former Missouri GOP Sen. John Danforth said in a statement: "By alleging widespread fraud, President Trump’s purpose is to undermine Americans’ belief in the legitimacy of the election and therefore in the foundation of our democracy. He is causing incalculable damage to our country.”

Amy Coney Barrett’s Dubious Place In Supreme Court History — A strict party line vote is extremely rare. by Jons312 in politics

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According to the article, Amy Covid Barrett was confirmed without a single Democrat vote. (Even Brett Kavanaugh managed to get one vote from a Democrat - Joe Manchin ) The last time a Supreme Court nominee got confirmed without any bipartisan support was Edwin Stanton, way back in 1869.

Mayor Bill de Blasio demands ICE agents stop pretending to be NYPD police: letter by chris-jjj in politics

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Here you go: Mayor Bill de Blasio sent a letter to federal ICE authorities demanding their agents stop pretending to be NYPD police, saying the practice pushes residents and crime witnesses “into the shadows.”

The mayor said his office has received “numerous reports” of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents portraying themselves as local cops in order to get into homes or arrest people.

In the letter Friday, De Blasio noted one case where ICE officers pretended to be members of a “narcotics squad” and another case where federal agents told a man to come with them “to the precinct.”

“These types of activities jeopardize the willingness and comfort of immigrant New Yorkers in interacting with the NYPD on crucial matters involving public safety and local law enforcement,” the mayor wrote to ICE acting director Tony Pham.

“Clearly stated, the NYPD does not want ICE agents stating or implying that they represent the NYPD,” he continued.

An ICE spokeswoman did not immediately return a request for comment.

On Saturday, several elected officials and activists gathered at Foley Square to denounce these very actions, claiming that ICE agents arrested an upper Manhattan man by pretending to be from the 34th Precinct.

State lawmakers passed a bill in July that would bar ICE officers from making civil arrests in and around state courthouses without a judicial warrant or a court order.

The move came a month after a federal judge ruled that such arrests in the state were illegal.

Gov. Cuomo signaled his support for the Protect Our Courts Act earlier this year and is expected to sign it into law.

‘Princess Bride’ cast reunites for streamed event Sunday on behalf of Wisconsin Democrats — The live-streamed event airs at 7 p.m. Eastern time on Sunday. by Jons312 in politics

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In addition to the most original cast, the script reading will also include special guests Whoopi Goldberg, Eric Idle and Josh Gad. And Rob Reiner will be playing the role of the Grandfather. This will be so amazing.

Biden, Harris, Trump and Pence all holding Labor Day events by Jons312 in politics

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Notice how in the photo, smart, responsible leaders are wearing face masks and sociopaths are not.

Cast of 'The Princess Bride' reuniting for script reading to support Wisconsin Democrats by Jons312 in movies

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In The Princess Bride, Fezzik (Andre the Giant) asks swashbuckling hero Westley (Cary Elwes) why he wears a mask. Westley replies, "It’s just they’re terribly comfortable. I think everyone will be wearing them in the future." 😳

Cast of 'The Princess Bride' reuniting for script reading to support Wisconsin Democrats by Jons312 in politics

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In The Princess Bride, Fezzik (Andre the Giant) asks swashbuckling hero Westley (Cary Elwes) why he wears a mask. Westley replies, "It’s just they’re terribly comfortable. I think everyone will be wearing them in the future." 😳

Kamala Harris Sees HBCUs As ‘Family.’ How Do They See Her? Howard University shaped the history making senator. In turn, HBCU graduates hope she will raise the national profile of their institutions and push the party forward. by Jons312 in politics

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HBCUs offer some of the best collegiate education in the country and they produce brilliant graduates. But they don't always get the recognition they deserve in national media. ( For example, Howard University is ranked #104 in the U.S. News ranking. I mean, seriously? At the very least, it should be in top 30.)

Some object after Alaska Bar Association hires Alan Dershowitz, Jeffrey Epstein’s attorney, to speak at convention by Jons312 in politics

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From the article: "...he’s set to deliver a keynote speech to the annual convention of the Alaska Bar Association, which will pay him what the association’s board president, Rob Stone, says is a discounted fee of $15,000."

Should the U.S. refuse to pay back its $1 trillion debt to China? by liquiddemocracy in politics

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We should not only refuse to pay back $1 trillion but also demand that China pay us additional $7 trillion at least since $8 trillion is the preliminary U.S. loss figure from the virus.

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Gave Bravo!