WEAR A MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY
& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF
FEBRUARY IS HEART💖 HEALTH MONTH, BLACK HISTORY MONTH
& CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH😁 MONTH.
FEBRUARY 8 IS THE 110TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA.
FEBRUARY 9 IS PIZZA🍕 DAY.
FEBRUARY 10 IS UMBRELLA⛱ DAY.
FEBRUARY 11 IS INVENTORS’💡 DAY.
FEBRUARY 13 IS PANCAKE🥞 DAY.
FEBRUARY 14 IS SAINT VALENTINE’S💖 DAY.
FEBRUARY 14 IS ALSO THE 95TH ANNIVERSARY OF
DASHIEL HAMMETT’S NOVEL THE MALTESE FALCON.
FEBRUARY 15 IS CANADA’S FLAG🍁 DAY.
FEBRUARY 17 IS KOSOVO’S INDEPENDENCE DAY.
AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*Canada and the United States have reached a temporarily(?) agreement that will delay the tariffs for at least 30 days.
*Mexico has reached a similar agreement with the United States.
*China’s response to United States initiated tariffs.
*Spanish work weeks will be reduced to 37.5 hours with no reduction in pay.
*The COVID state of the world, as of February 8, 2025.
*The MPOX state of the world, as of February 8, 2025.
*A lost city in a basement???
*Concerning Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Gaza Strip and more. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
*As part of a new agreement with Israel, the United States will take control of the Gaza Strip, but those living there will have to relocate as Donald Trump hopes to acquire “long term ownership”. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*The world’s reactions to the above. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*And now the United States is selling Israel $7 Billion in arms/weapons.
*Meanwhile, aid is reaching Gaza and more hostages are being released as the ceasefire continues. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*The International Criminal Court now faces American sanctions for investigating the US and its allies like Israel, yet those sanctions may not work out as hoped. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*“If I’m assassinated, Iran will be obliterated.”—Donald Trump.
*As the war continues… U Pravda F4
*The Ukraine continues to receive aid from European allies. DW/F6
*The Free Choice E-zine does not support terrorism, no matter what the “cause” or alleged “justification”. Thus we will only be posting news items in this section whenever terrorists are brought to justice through arrest and trial.
🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…
*Why did a river turn red???
*Analysis: The current Republican Regime in America versus the Environment. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
🌌SPACE NEWS...
*Wondering about the early universe...
😢PASSING PARADE…
*The innocent lives lost to war. UNICEF
*Former original Tuskegee airman Harry Stewart Junior has passed away.
*The innocent lives lost during a Philippines helicopter crash February 6.
*Actor Tony Roberts (many roles over a decades long career) has taken his last bow on life's stage.
*Former Major League Baseball⚾ Commissioner Fay Vincent is no longer with us.
*Former Major League Baseball⚾ player turned coach Rich Dauer has passed away.
*Former
professional football🏈 player turned coach Dick Jauron is no longer with us.
WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
WE NEED MORE
GUN RESPONSIBILITY
NOW!
ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!
BAN BOOK BANS!
POLITICALLY…
ON FOREIGN ISSUES…
*Nippon Steel will only invest in US Steel, not try to buy it.
*As part of a new agreement with Israel, the United States will take control of the Gaza Strip, but those living there will have to relocate as Donald Trump hopes to acquire “long term ownership”. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*The world’s reactions to the above. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*And now the current administration is selling Israel $7 Billion in arms/weapons.
*Canada and the United States have reached a temporarily(?) agreement that will delay the tariffs for at least 30 days.
*Mexico has reached a similar agreement with the United States.
*China’s response to US initiated tariffs.
*The latest concerning the Panama Canal.
*Although his actual authority to do so has not been verified, Elon Musk has announced the impending closure of the United States Agency for International Development/USAID.
*USAID employees worldwide were officially “on leave” until a Federal Judge paused it. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*World reaction to the possible ending.
*Yet this event could affect AMERICAN farmers!
*Mail or no mail???
*Is the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency somehow manipulating Google???
*Catch and release???
*“If I’m assassinated, Iran will be obliterated.”—Donald Trump.
*The International Criminal Court now faces sanctions for investigating the US and its allies like Israel, yet those sanctions may not work out the way President Trump hopes. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced he will not be attending the upcoming G20 Summit because the host country—South Africa—believes in Diversity, Equality and Inclusion as well as Climate Change.
*New Attorney General Pam Bondi has ordered the Federal Bureau of Investigation to stop looking into any possible foreign influence on American politics.
ON IMMIGRANT ISSUES…
*Deportation is one thing, but to remain shackled during the entire journey???
*Are legal Venezuelans about to be deported???
*American criminals to be held in El Salvador prisons???
*Immigrants to start receiving legal aid again???
*The Justice Department is suing Illinois over Chicago being a Sanctuary City.
ON DOMESTIC ISSUES...
*Although they allegedly only has “Read Only Access”, Elon Musk’s accomplices on the late night highly questionable and probably illegal computer raids have been identified. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
*One member resigned because of his racist past while another was fired from a previous job for leaking company secrets to a rival firm. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Just what is Musk and company doing with the data they shouldn’t have???
*The Treasury Department is now being sued for Musk’s actions.
*President Trump has since also agreed to restrict the Department of Government Efficiency’s access to the Treasury Department’s computers.
*However the US Attorney General has a different opinion on the matter at this time.
*What is DOGE’s plans for the Federal Aviation Authority’s Air Traffic Control systems???
*And what is a DOGE representative doing in the Department of Energy computers???
*Another look at Elon Musk and DOGE, courtesy of Time magazine.
*There will be no transgender athletes in women’s sports, not even from other countries. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Federal Election Commissioner Ellen Weintraub—who denied all Republican lies concerning the 2020 Presidential Election being stolen—refuses to resign.
*Now it’s the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s turn.
*Central Intelligence Agency employees have been offered severance.
*The Government may start selling Federal properties.
*However, the Federal Employee buyout program is now temporarily(?) on hold.
*Yet more new hires for the current administration.
*Is American Media in trouble???
*One analysis of the current administration, so far. LAW
*A look at the current administration’s effect(s) on the US military. See images below.
*Yet it may soon be a crime to fight against racism???
*Analysis: Everyone currently under DOGE's scrutiny.
*Opinion: Trump versus the United States???
*Opinion: What’s going on??? HUFFPOST
*Opinion: Voters' regret.
*Speculation: The new Attorney General versus the Democratic Party???
⚖THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…
ROE V. WADE OVERTURN>AFTERMATH
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*A recap of LGBTQ+ medical news, so far.
*Yet why has the state of Texas canceled medical insurance for almost two million people???
*While Elon Musk is noted for being against Diversity, Equality and Inclusion programs; his SpaceX is being paid by NASA to send the first woman and first person of color to the moon!
*Despite the Federal Government's current position on Diversity, Equality and Inclusion programs the Boy Scouts of America have changed their name to welcome everybody.
*Who now controls the Proud Boys brand name???
STOP THE SENSELESS VIOLENCE!
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✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
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THE US VERSUS COVID…
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*The Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as the new Attorney General.
*A look at Russell Vought, the nominee to head the Office of Management and Budget.
*The rich may get new tax cuts at others' expense. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Yet apparently some Republicans don’t agree with the current agenda.
*The 2025 Grammy winners and one marriage proposal. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*The Groundhog saw his shadow, which allegedly means 6/SIX more weeks of winter.😟
😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…
*A lost city in a basement???