Right-wing populism in the United States

CAMSEC Advisor General Wesley Clark, USA (Ret): 'That's a Line No President Should Accept.'

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Thursday, July 30, 2020

In an effort todefend the Constitution while restoring the reputation of America's military and intelligence services, CAMSEC is sharing the following open letter.

Key Points: 
  • In an effort todefend the Constitution while restoring the reputation of America's military and intelligence services, CAMSEC is sharing the following open letter.
  • The Council on American Security believesPresident Trump's inactionon Russia reportedly paying the Taliban to kill American troops in Afghanistan is unconscionable acquiescence andtacit approval.
  • Trump has spoken with Putin eight times since intelligence about Russian bounties was included in the daily security brief.
  • Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander and CAMSEC Advisor, General Wesley Clark, USA (ret) said: "You can't let this go.

New Pioneer Study Looks to International Examples to Inform Massachusetts K-12 Schools Reopening

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Monday, July 27, 2020

"The state's approach to reopening the schools too closely resembles President Trump's often too hands-off COVID-19 response," said Pioneer Executive Director Jim Stergios.

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  • "The state's approach to reopening the schools too closely resembles President Trump's often too hands-off COVID-19 response," said Pioneer Executive Director Jim Stergios.
  • Despite some variances in the governance of their education systems, these nations can provide examples and best practices for Massachusetts to consider in its own reopening strategy.
  • These international examples highlight inadequacies in current Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) guidelines for returning to school in the fall.
  • Mission: Pioneer Institute develops and communicates dynamic ideas that advance prosperity and a vibrant civic life in Massachusetts and beyond.

The Permian Fuels America Task Force Announcement: Christian Passes National Resolution Condemning Oil Dumping

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020

"For much of 2019 and early 2020, Saudi Arabia shipped relatively little crude to America, with average arrivals running at about 475,000 barrels a day," said Christian.

Key Points: 
  • "For much of 2019 and early 2020, Saudi Arabia shipped relatively little crude to America, with average arrivals running at about 475,000 barrels a day," said Christian.
  • "Flooding the market during ongoing negotiations with President Trump and the international community is disingenuous," continued Christian.
  • "More than 100,000 oil and natural gas jobs in the United States have been lost according to Rystad Energy Group.
  • In June of 2019, Christian was elected to lead the agency as Chairman by his fellow commissioners.

Conservative Values Come First, Flinn Will Stand Up to Trump

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Tuesday, July 21, 2020

MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Dr. George Flinn, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, will stand up to President Trump when needed, putting conservative values first.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Dr. George Flinn, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, will stand up to President Trump when needed, putting conservative values first.
  • Dr. Flinn believes President Trump isn't always right and that it's the job of Republicans to grow the party and support conservative solutions.
  • Senator, I will fight for Tennessee conservative values," said Flinn.
  • Dr. Flinn will vote for President Trump and willfully and passionately support his conservative policies but not by being blindly loyal.

Ad Council Launches Workforce Readiness Campaign with Apple, IBM, the White House and Business Leaders

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Lisa Sherman, President and CEO of the Ad Council, said:

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  • Lisa Sherman, President and CEO of the Ad Council, said:
    "The job market has been shaken in ways none of us have ever seen.
  • Ivanka Trump, Advisor to the President and co-chairof the AWPAB, said:
    "This bold campaign launched by the Ad Council is the realization of great work by the White House's Workforce Advisory Council and the Pledge to America's Workers.
  • The White House is proud to support the Ad Council through this campaign and will continue to champion all avenues that support American workers and families."
  • Funding for the campaign is provided by 20 organizations who are committed to promoting workforce readiness for the American public:

Twenty West Coast Universities and Colleges File Lawsuit Challenging DHS and ICE’s Order to Revoke Foreign Student Visas

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020

On behalf of 20 West Coast universities and colleges, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP filed a lawsuit today challenging the July 6, 2020 order by the Trump Administrations Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and others in their official capacity that restricts Student F-1 foreign student visas to mandate taking in-person courses.

Key Points: 
  • On behalf of 20 West Coast universities and colleges, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP filed a lawsuit today challenging the July 6, 2020 order by the Trump Administrations Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and others in their official capacity that restricts Student F-1 foreign student visas to mandate taking in-person courses.
  • This arbitrary and capricious decision has tremendous negative impact on the schools, as well as to thousands of international students.
  • This order allowed F-1 students to attend their courses remotely without fear of endangering their health or losing their immigration status or being deported.
  • The lawsuit alleges that DHS violated the Administrative Procedures Act when they changed the March 9, 2020 order allowing students with F-1 visas to remain in their collegiate programs.

The Reconnect Research/Roanoke College Poll on Race & Police

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020

SALEM, Va., July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Pluralities of residents of the United States are satisfied with the performance of their local police department (45%), according to a Reconnect Research/Roanoke College Poll which also looked at opinions on race relations, protests and the president.

Key Points: 
  • SALEM, Va., July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Pluralities of residents of the United States are satisfied with the performance of their local police department (45%), according to a Reconnect Research/Roanoke College Poll which also looked at opinions on race relations, protests and the president.
  • More respondents report that they or a family member have been helped by police in a dangerous situation (40%) than have been harassed by police (27%).
  • They are less than half as likely as whites to be satisfied with their local police, yet their view of local police staffing is similar to that of whites.
  • A majority (52%) believes that race relations are worse since Donald Trump became president, while only 18 percent think relations have improved.

Little Sisters Supreme Court Decision Preserves Religious Liberty but Does Not Reach Delegation Issue

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Much of NCLAs amicus brief focused on the problem created by the ACAs extremely broad delegation of legislative power.

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  • Much of NCLAs amicus brief focused on the problem created by the ACAs extremely broad delegation of legislative power.
  • Justice Clarence Thomass opinion for the Court explained that [n]o party has pressed a constitutional challenge to the breadth of the delegation involved here.
  • The Court agreed with NCLA that the lower court improperly overturned the Trump Administrations expansion of the religious exemption first created by the Obama Administration.
  • NCLA released the following statements:
    The Court is clearly aware of the extremely broad delegation issues ACA presents, and also alive to the need to accommodate religious liberty.

Collision from Home: Anthony Scaramucci: Social Media Will Have a Disastrous Effect on 2020 Election

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Thursday, June 25, 2020

TORONTO, June 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Anthony Scarmucci today said social media will have a disastrous effect on the 2020 US presidential election and suggested that Donald Trump will attempt to be as divisive as possible in his campaign.

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  • TORONTO, June 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Anthony Scarmucci today said social media will have a disastrous effect on the 2020 US presidential election and suggested that Donald Trump will attempt to be as divisive as possible in his campaign.
  • "I said, 'Well what about those moderates, those independents that you're going to need in those swing states to win the election?
  • Collision is known by CBC as the "TIFF for tech", while Inc. Magazine calls it the "fastest-growing tech conference in North America".
  • Collision is set to move online for 2020 with Collision from Home.

Former House Speaker Releases New Book

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Monday, June 22, 2020

ARLINGTON, Va., June 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Newt Gingrich announced the June 23 release of his new book Trump and the American Future: Solving the Great Problems of Our Time.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., June 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Newt Gingrich announced the June 23 release of his new book Trump and the American Future: Solving the Great Problems of Our Time.
  • I believe this is a vitally important book that every American should read.
  • It is now more important than ever that we have a real, honest, reciprocal dialogue about the state of our union.
  • We should no longer allow teachers unions to hold children captive in failing schools to protect teachers who do not teach.