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Amazon’s Virginia HQ2 faces some New York-style pushback (FOX News)
Amazon could be facing a New York-style backlash in response to its plans for a massive second headquarters in Virginia.
Inspired in part by the success of community activists and elected officials like New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a group of advocates calling themselves “For Us, Not Amazon” is demanding that Northern Virginia reject the tech giant’s plans for a second headquarters in Arlington. [Read More]
‘Peace Cross’ memorial at center of landmark Supreme Court fight over religious displays (FOX News)
The war memorial has seen better days. Sitting in a traffic circle in the Washington suburbs, the Bladensburg Peace Cross as it is known has large cracks in its tan concrete and pink granite. Water damage has stained the 40-foot structure, covered partially by a tarp to prevent more decay.
But this worn-down, century-old monument is now at the center of a fiery Supreme Courtfight – one where the newest justice, Brett Kavanaugh, once again could play a decisive role. [Read More]
Russia says US asked for advice on North Korea summit (Washington Examiner)
Russia’s top diplomat says the United States has asked for advice ahead of President Trump’s summit this week with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Monday that Russia believes the United States must offer Kim “security guarantees” for any agreement on North Korea ridding its nuclear weapons to succeed, according to the Associated Press. [Read More]
Starbucks’ music is driving employees nuts. A writer says it’s a workers’ rights issue (CBC)
You may not give a second thought to the tunes spinning on a constant loop at your favourite café or coffee shop, but one writer and podcaster who had to listen to repetitive music for years while working in bars and restaurants argues it’s a serious workers’ rights issue.
“[It’s] the same system that’s used to … flood people out of, you know, the Branch Davidian in Waco or was used on terror suspects in Guantanamo — they use the repetition of music,” Adam Johnson told The Current’s Anna Maria Tremonti. [Read More]
Senate Fails to Pass Born-Alive Bill (National Review)
By a vote of 53-44, the Senate has failed to pass the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which would have required doctors to provide medical care to infants born alive after an attempted abortion procedure. The bill — sponsored by Senator Ben Sasse (R., Neb.) and cosponsored by 49 of his fellow Republican senators — needed 60 votes to overcome the legislative filibuster. [Read More]
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