On Saturday January 28th, massive protests erupted at airports all across the United States. It was a response to the most extremely controversial and inherently discriminatory executive order that President Donald Trump has signed. The E.O. commonly known as the "Muslim Ban" temporarily barred entry into the U.S. citizens from Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and … [Read more...] about Former Man United Star Denied Travel to U.S. Over Iranian Visa Issue
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Hundreds Moon Chicago’s Trump Tower, Urging POTUS to Release Taxes (VIDEOS)
The event's tagline said it all: "Kiss Our Asses, Release Your Taxes!" And that's exactly what hundreds of woke Americans did at 4pm local time across the river from Trump Tower in Chicago. While this form of protest doesn't exactly gel with the progressive philosophy of "when they go low, we go high," it does equate to a level that can be understood by President Donald J. … [Read more...] about Hundreds Moon Chicago’s Trump Tower, Urging POTUS to Release Taxes (VIDEOS)
Liverpool FC Banned The Sun From All Club Premises, Events
Liverpool Football Club have long had a very contentious relationship with The Sun, due to the publication's failed coverage of the Hillsborough Disaster. Infamous "THE TRUTH" headlines from The Sun are some of the most egregious examples of victim blaming that occurred in the wake of the 1989 tragedy that claimed the lives of 96 Liverpool supporters. Recent inquests into the … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC Banned The Sun From All Club Premises, Events
Snowflakes and #TheResistance Will Defeat the Deplorables and Pepe
"It's like we have our own tea party now," Bill Maher said during the "Real Time" season premiere. Maher made the remark in response to the success of the Women's March, which set many unofficial national records for crowd size. Political activism in the Divided States of America is higher than most of us can ever recall, and never collectively been this "woke." The time for … [Read more...] about Snowflakes and #TheResistance Will Defeat the Deplorables and Pepe
San Antonio Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich Addresses White Priviledge
In comparison to other sports leagues, the NBA just “gets it.” It's a league where many of the strongest and most influential figures are more "woke" than in other leagues. The day after the presidential election, San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich gave a rant that lambasted Donald Trump for xenophobic, misogynist, racist, offensive and immature campaign tactics. Pop … [Read more...] about San Antonio Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich Addresses White Priviledge
Martellus Bennett Only Patriot Speaking Up Against Trump, Not “Sticking to Sports”
New England Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett is as colorful a character as any in the NFL. He's also among the most courageous and socially active. It's hard to root against anyone with both that much personality and admirable qualities. As Nancy Armour of USA Today reported, the point of Media Day sessions are to talk without ever saying anything. To meet the press, and … [Read more...] about Martellus Bennett Only Patriot Speaking Up Against Trump, Not “Sticking to Sports”
Wisconsin Basketball: Nigel Hayes Comments on Current Politically Charged Climate
Rest in Peace to the phrase "stick to sports." The idea never truly existed to begin with, but in today's extremely charged sociopolitical climate, there's definitely no time for that. Wisconsin Badgers forward Nigel Hayes is about as socially conscious and sociopolitically engaged an athlete as you'll ever find. He's been an outspoken advocate for the expansion of college … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Basketball: Nigel Hayes Comments on Current Politically Charged Climate
The NBA More Woke than Any Other Sports League Right Now
In comparison to other sports leagues, the NBA just "gets it." Not speaking of league leadership in general, but in terms of having more leading strong influential figures, the NBA is way more woke. College football and baseball just have too much of an old guard, stuffed shirt vibe. The NFL has some progressive elements, but the game always has, and always will be, … [Read more...] about The NBA More Woke than Any Other Sports League Right Now
25 Sanctuary Cities Make Statements Against Presidential Executive Order
"We'll see what happens," said Boston Mayor Marty Walsh during his appearance on MSNBC last night discussing the executive order calling to cut off federal funding to sanctuary cities. … [Read more...] about 25 Sanctuary Cities Make Statements Against Presidential Executive Order
The University of Wisconsin is Doing Horrible Things to Poor Innocent Cats
This is DISGUSTING and REPUGNANT what researchers at the University of Wisconsin at Madison are doing to poor helpless cats! This place is supposed to be sociopoliticaly progressive, yet they're violating animal rights. The horrendous things being done to innocent cats makes the University of Wisconsin a bastion of animal cruelty. Watch this video: … [Read more...] about The University of Wisconsin is Doing Horrible Things to Poor Innocent Cats