Early on during the Inauguration Day alt-right event on the University of Washington campus that eventually devolved into a near-fatal melee , I looked around Red Square, and I had a bad feeling. I wasn’t just afraid that things would get ugly.
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‘Immigration Act of 1917’ Turns 100: America’s Long History of Immigration Prejudice
One hundred years ago today , Congress passed the Immigration Act of 1917, the first legislation to dramatically limit immigration into the U.S. It introduced rulings that singled out specific countries and ethnicities, and included conditions that favored privilege over need. While many people view immigration as a cornerstone of America’s journey and continued success as a country – a position outlined by White House representatives under President Barack Obama – sweeping restrictions such as those put forward in 1917 also shaped the United States’ immigration story.
Victim Shot in Seattle Anti-Trump Riot Reportedly in Critical Condition
There was a shooting Friday night during a riot outside an event at the University of Washington where Milo Yiannopoulos was speaking. Because the identity of the victim and suspected gunman were unknown, and we had no idea what motivated the shooting, I waited for facts to emerge before commenting on this incident.
Hogan-Howe sued by antiques dealer over cursed artefact
‘Now the fun begins!’ President Trump is joined on stage by Melania and the new First Family as they sing and dance to ‘My Way’ at the inaugural balls Melania, Ivanka and Tiffany Trump all dazzle in their inaugural ball gowns – as it’s revealed the First Lady helped design her ivory off-shoulder dress Weather trumps Obama: His last flight on the presidential plane is diverted from Palm Springs by poor visibility after three attempts to land fail ‘What if he did the job?’ Newspapers around the world dedicate their front pages to Donald Trump’s presidential debut Trump gets to work: Donald enters the Oval Office for the first time as President and immediately signs executive order marking the beginning of the end of Obamacare ‘Barron will be this country’s first homeschool shooter’: SNL writer deletes ‘tasteless’ tweet targeting Trump’s youngest son after Twitter users demand she be fired … (more)