A “Blacktivist” campaign on social media reportedly linked to the Russian government was created to exacerbate racial tensions during the 2016 U.S. presidential election.In essence, the trolls used U.S.-based technology to exploit African Americanpain for political gain and to stoke the fears of white Americans. Facebook listed the Blacktivist account…
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Morgan Freeman Attacked by Russia
Texas Rep. to Begin Impeachment Proceedings Against Trump
A House Democrat from Texas is ready to take steps in the impeachment process against President Donald Trump. Rep. Al Green in May became the first congressman to call for President Donald Trump’s impeachment on the House floor. As a result, he received threats of lynching and other messages filled…
Jeff Sessions Offered to Resign, Sources Say
The relationship between President Donald Trump and U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is on the decline, and sources allege that Sessions went so far as to offer to resign from his position. It is unclear when Sessions made the offer, which the Wall Street Journal reported was not a formal…
Black Congressman Threatened With Lynching After Calls for Trump's Impeachment
“Hey, Al Green, we got an impeachment for you. It’s gonna be yours. Was actually gonna give you a short trialbefore we hang your n***** ass.” This is one of the voicemails U.S. Congressman Al Green of Texas received after he made the case for President Donald Trump’s impeachment last…
Comey Firing Furthers Russia Suspicions
The abrupt firing of FBI Director James Comey has cast further suspicion over the investigation into the Trump campaign’s ties to Russia. Comey is the second FBI director to ever be removed from the position. According to a letter written by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, addressed to the attorney…
Did Russia Meddle in Election 'There's No Question' Says UN Ambassador
UN Ambassador Nikki Haley has no doubt that Russia meddled in the United States election. “Certainly, I think Russia was involved in the election. There’s no question about that,” Haley said on ABC. “And I think when they finish with all of this process, yes, they need to address Russia….
Ex-Trump Adviser Offers to Testify in Russia Probe in Exchange for Immunity
Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynnhas offered to testify before Congress regarding the United States’ investigation into Russia’s involvement with President Donald Trump’s campaign in exchange for immunity from prosecution. “General Flynn certainly has a story to tell, and he very much wants to tell it, should the circumstances permit,”…
How the U.S. Is Protesting Russia's Anti-Gay Laws During the Olympics
By Chris Hoenig They’re not calling it a protest, but the United States’ disapproval of Russia’s anti-gay laws are equally clear both in who will and will not be representing the U.S. at the opening and closing ceremonies of February’s Winter Olympics in Sochi. The official U.S. Presidential delegations include…