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NY Times: How Trump Has Mainstreamed Far-Right Extremism

Protest in Charlottesville, Virginia (screen capture)

The New York Times has an article out today breaking down how how white supremacy and far-right extremism has been mainstreamed by Trump and the MAGA movement, and how overt racism is now completely accepted in Republican politics. Continue reading “NY Times: How Trump Has Mainstreamed Far-Right Extremism”

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“Emilia Pérez” Wins 4 Golden Globe Awards + More News

The Golden Globe Awards

Some news items you might have missed: • Washington Blade: “Emilia Pérez,” the most-nominated film of the Golden Globe Awards, won 4 trophies last night including Best Film – Musical or Comedy. Jodie Foster also won a Golden Globe for her performance in HBO‘s “True Detective: Night Country.” Continue reading ““Emilia Pérez” Wins 4 Golden Globe Awards + More News”

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Anti-Trans Teacher Wins $450K Settlement + More News

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Some news items I thought worth your time: • LGBTQ Nation: An Ohio school district has paid a $450,000 settlement to a teacher who says she felt forced to resign after refusing to address two students by their transgender names and personal pronouns. Continue reading “Anti-Trans Teacher Wins $450K Settlement + More News”

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Kansas Proud Boy Sentenced To 4.5 Years For January 6 Insurrection

William Chrestman (mug shot)

William Chrestman, 51, has been sentenced to 55 months in prison, 36 months of supervised release, and ordered to pay $2,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to obstructing a joint session of Congress and threatening a federal officer at the January 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol building. Continue reading “Kansas Proud Boy Sentenced To 4.5 Years For January 6 Insurrection”

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Porn Actor/Proud Boy Pleads Guilty To January 6 Riot Charges

Steven "Sargeant" Miles gets 2 years in prison for January 6 insurrection

Steven Miles, known in ‘adult entertainment’ circles as “Sargeant Miles,” pleaded guilty to assaulting, resisting, or impeding law enforcement officers during the violent January 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Miles has also been identified as a member of the far-right group The Proud Boys. Continue reading “Porn Actor/Proud Boy Pleads Guilty To January 6 Riot Charges”

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Ex-Proud Boys Leader Gets 22 Years In Prison For Jan. 6

Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the Proud Boys, was sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in organizing a group of his pro-Trump cultists to invade the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the Proud Boys, was sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in organizing a group of his pro-Trump cultists to invade the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021, in an effort to stop the peaceful transfer of presidential power. Continue reading “Ex-Proud Boys Leader Gets 22 Years In Prison For Jan. 6”

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Two Proud Boys Receive 18, 10 Year Prison Sentences For Jan 6

Donald Trump calls the January 6 invasion of the Capitol building a "beautiful time" with "loving people"
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Ethan Nordean and Dominic Pezzola, two members of the Proud Boys, were sentenced to prison on Friday for their actions on January 6, 2021, in the violent invasion of the U.S. Capitol building. Nordean, seen as a ground commander of the extremist group, received an 18-year prison sentence, and Pezzola, who was captured on video smashing a window of the Capitol building with a stolen police riot shield, was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Continue reading “Two Proud Boys Receive 18, 10 Year Prison Sentences For Jan 6”

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News: All-Gender Restrooms, Joaquin Phoenix + More

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Some news stories you might have missed: • The Advocate: Illinois state Sen. Neil Anderson (R) is getting backlash after saying all-gender restrooms would drive him and other fathers to violence. Anderson said he would “beat the living p—” out of any “guy” who entered a restroom where his daughter was present. Continue reading “News: All-Gender Restrooms, Joaquin Phoenix + More”

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Proud Boys Found Guilty Of Seditious Conspiracy For Jan. 6 Attack

Enrique Tarrio (screen capture)
Four members of the Proud Boys, including their former leader Enrique Tarrio, have been found guilty of seditious conspiracy for their actions taken at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Continue reading “Proud Boys Found Guilty Of Seditious Conspiracy For Jan. 6 Attack”