Author: Sydney Robinson

Shaken Colbert Interrupts Show to Inform Audience of Paris Attack

Heaving a large sigh, Stephen Colbert signed off of the Late Show by making a quick announcement about the Paris shootings Friday night. Colbert’s response seemed to echo the feelings of so many people worldwide who feel for the French people and can’t fathom the level of hatred and violence that has been renewed in the world. In the coming days, Colbert and other comedic political commentators will surely drum up more humorous and insightful prose regarding the disaster, but for now, all any of us can do is sigh....

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Conservative Hate Speeches Begin: Paris Will Create New Obstacles for Muslims Everywhere

Conservatives took to twitter mere moments after the tragic attack on Paris Friday evening with biting, out of place comments about “safe space,” gun control, border control, immigration, and even the Black Lives Matter movement. Many comments focused on President Obama’s remarks of mourning and sympathy for the French people. No mention by President Obama of the Islamic nature of the attacks. That would be offensive. https://t.co/ENM3glAZf7 — Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) November 13, 2015 President Obama issued a statement Friday evening in support of Paris, America’s ally. In the coming weeks and months, Conservatives will continue to use the...

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Creepy Coulter on Paris and Trump: Sadly She May be Right

Right wing wingnut Ann Coulter wasted no time in the wake of Friday’s attacks by launching into an anti-Muslim Twitter rant, alternating between mocking Paris’ earlier “Je Suis Charlie” incident and calling for a ban on Muslim immigration. Why does NO ONE say the obvious thing on TV?! It’s insane. Don’t want terrorism in US? Stop importing Muslims! — Ann Coulter (@AnnCoulter) November 14, 2015 Coulter peppered her remarks with “#Trump2016” hashtags, stating that Trump was as good as elected after the horrible attacks which left at least 127 dead in Paris Friday night. They can wait if they...

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Paris Tragedy: When Hate Came to Town

This morning, France remains in a state of emergency after a violent terrorist attack in Paris killed at least 127 citizens last night. These horrendous attacks are being called the deadliest european bombings since those in madrid in 2004. ISIS has claimed responsibility, calling the attacks a “miracle.” French President Hollande has declared the attacks an “act of war” by ISIS. Police have confirmed that eight terrorists have been killed, most by suicide bomb. The Bataclan concert hall where American band Eagles of Death Metal were performing was taken hostage by armed gunmen. Around 100 lives lost were at the Bataclan as gunmen fired...

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Supreme Court to Hear Case on Bigoted Anti-Abortion Law

For the first time in nine years, the Supreme Court will rule on a case that could spell the end of safe and legal abortions in this country. Ever since the landmark case of Roe v. Wade in 1973, Republican anti-choicers have worked to restrict and eliminate the rights guaranteed by the Supreme Court ruling. This particular case, Whole Woman’s Health v. Cole, centers around a piece of legislation passed in Texas which sets forth unrealistic and exorbitant regulations for abortion clinics. Before the legislation, there were 41 clinics. After the law went into effect, that number shrank to 18. If the supreme court...

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