Japan’s Emperor Akihito formally abdicated Tuesday during a historic ceremony in Tokyo, becoming the country’s first monarch to step down from the Chrysanthemum Throne in two centuries. https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/29/asia/japan-imperial-abdication-akihito-reiwa-intl/index.html
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The Push In Texas To Decriminalize Marijuana Falters Despite GOP Support
It seems everyone but Texas’ Greg Abbott is onboard with decriminalizing marijuana. https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2019/04/30/texas-decriminalize-marijuana-gop-support/
Amid Latest Synagogue Shooting, Trump Abets White Supremacist Violence
On Saturday an avowed neo-Nazi entered the Chabad of Poway synagogue in San Diego County, California, shouted anti-Semitic… https://truthout.org/articles/amid-latest-synagogue-shooting-trump-abets-white-supremacist-violence/
Texas Lawmakers Approve Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
Texas would become the 25th state in the U.S. to remove the threat of being jailed as a punishment for possessing small amounts of marijuana under a bill approved by the state House of Representatives on Monday. https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomangell/2019/04/29/texas-lawmakers-approve-marijuana-decriminalization-bill/#36a5d5ba126a
Trump Admin Disbanded Domestic Terror Unit Amid Rising Far-Right Violence
The latest white nationalist killing comes after the Department of Homeland Security disbanded its domestic terrorism… https://www.democracynow.org/2019/4/29/headlines/trump_admin_disbanded_domestic_terror_unit_amid_rising_far_right_violence
R. Kelly Fights Civil Case, Claims He Can’t Read Due To Learning Disability
Last week, R. Kelly lost his civil suit case for sexual assault by default after the singer failed to show up to court. Now, Kelly’s legal team is fighting back against the judge’s ruling, citing his learning disability as the biggest reason to reverse the court’s decision, TMZ reports. https://www.vibe.com/2019/04/r-kelly-fights-civil-case-learning-disability-reading
Anita Hill: I Am Not Satisfied by Biden’s Apology over Handling of Clarence Thomas Allegations
Former Vice President Joe Biden recently reached out to Anita Hill prior to entering the presidential race. https://www.democracynow.org/2019/4/26/headlines/anita_hill_i_am_not_satisfied_by_bidens_apology_over_handling_of_clarence_thomas_allegations
Trump’s Anti-Choice Agenda Is Killing Thousands in the US and Globally
second federal judge has blocked a gag rule that would have stripped federal funding known as Title X for Planned Parenthood and other clinics that refer patients for abortions or even mention abortion as an option. https://truthout.org/video/trumps-anti-choice-agenda-is-killing-thousands-in-the-us-and-globally/
In the past 6 weeks, churches, mosques and a synagogue have been attacked
In the past six weeks, churches, mosques and a synagogue have been targeted in a series of shootings and bombings spanning three countries. https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/28/world/san-diego-synagogue-christchurch-mosque-sri-lanka-church/
Viral Claim Blurs Marijuana, Gun Policies
As states continue to legalize marijuana for medicinal or recreational purposes, those state policies continue to inherently conflict with federal law. https://www.factcheck.org/2019/04/viral-claim-blurs-marijuana-gun-policies/