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Rhiannon12866
Rhiannon12866's Journal
Rhiannon12866's Journal
December 29, 2021
A team at a conservation lab in Virginia unveiled a time capsule found where the statue of Robert E. Lee once stood, containing Confederate memorabilia and a rare photo of Abraham Lincoln in his coffin. Aired on 12/28/2021.
Second time capsule found beneath Robert E. Lee statue in Virginia opened - Full Video - CBS News
Crews in Richmond, Virginia, on Tuesday opened a second time capsule that was found beneath a statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee. Virginia Governor Ralph Northam said Monday the time capsule appears to be the one historians believe was placed under the statue on October 27, 1887. The first capsule was discovered earlier this month. Aired on 12/28/2021.
Virginia Officials Open Discovered Time Capsule Found At Robert E. Lee Statue Site - MSNBC
A team at a conservation lab in Virginia unveiled a time capsule found where the statue of Robert E. Lee once stood, containing Confederate memorabilia and a rare photo of Abraham Lincoln in his coffin. Aired on 12/28/2021.
Second time capsule found beneath Robert E. Lee statue in Virginia opened - Full Video - CBS News
Crews in Richmond, Virginia, on Tuesday opened a second time capsule that was found beneath a statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee. Virginia Governor Ralph Northam said Monday the time capsule appears to be the one historians believe was placed under the statue on October 27, 1887. The first capsule was discovered earlier this month. Aired on 12/28/2021.
December 29, 2021
Eugene Daniels and Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia Government Reporter Mark Niesse join Joe Fryer to discuss new voting restrictions passed in Georgia since the 2020 election, and Democrats’ ongoing fight to pass federal voting rights legislation in Congress. “As a result of Georgia’s new voting law, it's more likely that people will be voting in person just because it's not as easy to vote absentee this year or in 2022 as it was in 2020,” says Niesse. “Shoring up federal voting rights is the only way to make sure that what's happening in these states doesn't stop people from voting, especially black and brown folks," said Daniels. Vice President Kamala Harris also addressed this in her recent interview on "Face the Nation." Aired on 12/28/2021.
New Georgia Voting Law Restricts Ability To Vote Absentee - MSNBC
Eugene Daniels and Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia Government Reporter Mark Niesse join Joe Fryer to discuss new voting restrictions passed in Georgia since the 2020 election, and Democrats’ ongoing fight to pass federal voting rights legislation in Congress. “As a result of Georgia’s new voting law, it's more likely that people will be voting in person just because it's not as easy to vote absentee this year or in 2022 as it was in 2020,” says Niesse. “Shoring up federal voting rights is the only way to make sure that what's happening in these states doesn't stop people from voting, especially black and brown folks," said Daniels. Vice President Kamala Harris also addressed this in her recent interview on "Face the Nation." Aired on 12/28/2021.
December 28, 2021
Donald Trump has reached his last possible avenue for shielding his documents from the January 6th Committee, and he is asking the Supreme Court to give him the executive privilege that he has long claimed to still have. Even with the conservative super majority on the court, it is unlikely that they would rule in his favor, considering how this could impact past and future presidents. Ring of Fire's Farron Cousins explains what's happening - and what happens if Trump loses.
Trump Is Begging The Supreme Court To Block January 6th Committee's Document Requests - Ring of Fire
Donald Trump has reached his last possible avenue for shielding his documents from the January 6th Committee, and he is asking the Supreme Court to give him the executive privilege that he has long claimed to still have. Even with the conservative super majority on the court, it is unlikely that they would rule in his favor, considering how this could impact past and future presidents. Ring of Fire's Farron Cousins explains what's happening - and what happens if Trump loses.
December 28, 2021
From the economy to the judiciary, Ayman Mohyeldin points out some of the stand-out statistics the Biden administration is taking credit for as its first year wraps up. Aired on 12/27/2021.
President Biden Reaches Year's End With Growing List Of Successes - MSNBC
From the economy to the judiciary, Ayman Mohyeldin points out some of the stand-out statistics the Biden administration is taking credit for as its first year wraps up. Aired on 12/27/2021.
December 28, 2021
As we approach the anniversary of the attack on the U.S. capitol, we dive into what lies ahead for the Jan. 6th committee with David Plouffe and Mike Murphy. Aired on 12/27/2021.
January 6th Committee Lays Out Timeline For Public Hearings, Reports: WaPo - MSNBC
The Washington Post is reporting that the committee investigating the Januarty 6th attack is planning "a dramatic presentation" in public hearings this winter and into spring, with public reports to follow. Aired on 12/27/2021.
Jan. 6th Committee Expands Investigation - The 11th Hour - MSNBC
As we approach the anniversary of the attack on the U.S. capitol, we dive into what lies ahead for the Jan. 6th committee with David Plouffe and Mike Murphy. Aired on 12/27/2021.
January 6th Committee Lays Out Timeline For Public Hearings, Reports: WaPo - MSNBC
The Washington Post is reporting that the committee investigating the Januarty 6th attack is planning "a dramatic presentation" in public hearings this winter and into spring, with public reports to follow. Aired on 12/27/2021.
December 28, 2021
With reports of doctors and nurses facing hostile patients, emergency physician Dr. Rob Davidson tells Jonathan Capehart that he’s frustrated with people who have chosen not to get vaccinated, but, he adds, “I’m really, really mad at the folks out there perpetrating the disinformation … basically spending every day undermining our efforts to do what’s right.” Aired on 12/27/2021.
Healthcare Workers Face Anger From Vaccine Hesitant Patients - MSNBC
With reports of doctors and nurses facing hostile patients, emergency physician Dr. Rob Davidson tells Jonathan Capehart that he’s frustrated with people who have chosen not to get vaccinated, but, he adds, “I’m really, really mad at the folks out there perpetrating the disinformation … basically spending every day undermining our efforts to do what’s right.” Aired on 12/27/2021.
December 28, 2021
Black Voters Matter Co-Founder Cliff Albright joins Jonathan Capehart to discuss “dangerous” voter suppression laws in Georgia and across the country, the attacks on election workers due to Donald Trump’s big lie and the need to pass federal voting rights legislation. Aired on 12/27/2021.
If Republicans Have Ability To Throw Out Ballots 'There's No Out-Organizing' Voter Suppression Laws
Black Voters Matter Co-Founder Cliff Albright joins Jonathan Capehart to discuss “dangerous” voter suppression laws in Georgia and across the country, the attacks on election workers due to Donald Trump’s big lie and the need to pass federal voting rights legislation. Aired on 12/27/2021.
December 28, 2021
Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO) joins Jonathan Capehart to discuss why the January 6 Select Committee’s work is so crucial: to prevent another attack on our democracy, like the Capitol insurrection, from ever happening again. Aired on 12/27/2021.
Rep. Neguse: Attacks On Democracy Since Jan. 6 Are 'Disconcerting' - The Last Word - MSNBC
Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO) joins Jonathan Capehart to discuss why the January 6 Select Committee’s work is so crucial: to prevent another attack on our democracy, like the Capitol insurrection, from ever happening again. Aired on 12/27/2021.
December 28, 2021
Lonna Cave, sister of Rosanne Boyland, who died during the 1/6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, talks with Ayman Mohyeldin about what compelled her sister to join the mob that attacked the Capitol on January 6th and the political currents that make another attack a very real possibility. Aired on 12/27/2021.
'Rosanne Didn't Radicalize Herself': After Death On 1/6, Family Seeks Accountability - MSNBC
Lonna Cave, sister of Rosanne Boyland, who died during the 1/6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, talks with Ayman Mohyeldin about what compelled her sister to join the mob that attacked the Capitol on January 6th and the political currents that make another attack a very real possibility. Aired on 12/27/2021.
December 28, 2021
The Los Angeles Police Department on Monday released video of the Thursday shooting that killed a 14-year-old bystander. The LAPD has said it believes Valentina Orellana-Peralta was killed by a stray bullet, fired by police, that passed through a dressing room wall. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Aired on 12/27/2021.
LAPD releases video of shooting that killed 14-year-old bystander - CBS News *GRAPHIC WARNING*
The Los Angeles Police Department on Monday released video of the Thursday shooting that killed a 14-year-old bystander. The LAPD has said it believes Valentina Orellana-Peralta was killed by a stray bullet, fired by police, that passed through a dressing room wall. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Aired on 12/27/2021.
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