THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JANUARY 9-15, 2022

"I TRULY TRY TO BE BETTER TOMORROW THAN I WAS TODAY AND I MEAN BETTER AS SIMPLY A BETTER HUMAN BEING."

—Sidney Poitier, 1927-2022.

GET VACCINATED, WEAR Y😷UR MASK

& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS!

JANUARY 16 IS APPRECIATE A DRAGON🐉 DAY FOR FANTASY FANS.

JANUARY 17 IS MARTIN LUTHER KING, JUNIOR DAY.

JANUARY 22 IS PENGUIN🐧 AWARENESS DAY.

JANUARY 23 IS SQUIRREL APPRECIATION DAY.

AM😷NGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*Unfortunately the Omicron and other COVID Variants continue to spread across the world. (There are 8/EIGHT separate links in this item.)

*Thankfully the vaccination battles continue too. (There are  4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*No Pussycat Dolls reunion tour until the pandemic’s over.

*Sorry, you can’t play after all.

*The state of the world, as of January 15, 2022.

*Unrest continues in Kazakhstan.

*First the Ukraine and now possibly POLAND???

*A guilty verdict with possible global implications.

*Trouble in West Africa???

THE TERRORIST REPORT…

*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.

THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…🌐

*The Bald Eagle🦅 is hanging in there!

*How hot was it???

*January 22 is Penguin🐧 Awareness Day.

*January 23 is Squirrel Appreciation Day.

*FYI: There are coastal areas that accept used Christmas Trees🎄 to help rebuild sand dunes along the beach. Check with yours to see if this program is available in your area.

*FYI: Some zoos accept used Christmas Trees to help feed their animals. Check with yours to see if this program is available in your area.

😢PASSING PARADE…

*Actor/TV executive Dwayne Hickman (Dobie Gillis, How To Stuff A Wild Bikini, more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Comedian Bob Saget (Full/Fuller House, original host of America’s Funniest Home Videos, more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Jazz musician/songwriter James “Mtume” Forman (♫Juicy Fruit♫, ♫The Closer I Get To You♫, more) is no longer with us.

*Former Mister Olympia and Mister America Chris Dickerson has passed away.

*Actor Gary Waldhorn (The Vicar of Dibley, Zeppelin, more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Former Hall of Fame professional football🏈 player Don Maynard is no longer with us.

*Ronnie Spector of the Ronettes has passed away.

*Author Ron Goulart (multiple titles in different genres) is no longer with us.

*Famed radio/TV host (Walter) Ralph Emery (numerous credits) has passed away.

*Musician/songwriter Dallas Fraiser (♫Alley Oop♫, ♫Elvira♫, more) is no longer with us.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

THE BORDER WALL-KIDS-IMMIGRATION ISSUES…

*Former “President” Trump declared a “national emergency” to build his border wall, separating families upon apprehension. President Joseph Biden nullified the emergency, but other matters pertaining to these issues still have to be dealt with.

*That didn’t answer the question.

NOTE: While we are doing our best to provide coverage, the above is a serious, ongoing issue. Especially since no one has yet to fully discuss the health and safety of all the “detainees” as well as the various costs under Donald Trump of separating families and who is truly responsible for the deaths of FOUR “detainees” (known to date), let alone if anyone might actually be making a profit from this situation.

CAPITAL CHAOS: JANUARY 6, 2021>AFTERMATH

*Another possibility.

*The former “President” thinks he’s immune to (civil) lawsuits.

*Not every Republican believes “The Big Lie”. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Will former Vice President Pence testify???

*Are conspirators still at work???

*Did he or didn’t he???

*Ray Epps: Guilty or Innocent???

*More charges made.

*Weapons arrest.

POLITICALLY…

*To nuke or not to nuke???

*Trouble on the environmental front???

*Will President Biden take Executive Action on Police Reform???

*Racist arguments over a judicial nominee???

*Opinion: Republicans and the 2022 mid-terms.

*But were there problems with the 2016 Presidential Election??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*January 22 marks the 25th anniversary of Madeleine Albright becoming the United States’ first female Secretary of State.

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

*Hate crimes equals jail time.

*Does color matter???

*Trying to do the right thing before the new Governor takes over.

*NO AUTHOR SHOULD BE BANNED, regardless of color.

😷THE US VERSUS COVID-19…

*The state of your state.

*Did it really require the Supreme Court to decide workplace anti-COVID standards???

*Republicans are allegedly celebrating the Supreme Court saying no to vaccine mandates. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Opinion: Did the Supreme Court have an ulterior motive making their decision???

*Doctor Fauci versus the Republican naysayers. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*Opinion: Why attack Dr. Fauci???

IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!✅

*How did the COVID lies start???

*Especially in regards to America’s death toll!

*What Republican Jim Jordan told the Coup Investigators versus the truth.

*“Senator” Joe Manchin on the filibuster.

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*Apparently “Senator” Mitch McConnell doesn’t want to consider the issue of voting rights. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*But did he say something racist while doing so???

*Just what did Marjorie Taylor Greene mean by “Second Amendment Rights should be used against Democrats”???

*Is it he can’t or won’t answer the question???

*Does his endorsement matter???

*Coal owners or the voting miners???

*Why won’t “Senator” Manchin work with fellow Democrats???

*Another Pro-Impeach Trump Republican has decided to retire.

*INTENTIONAL LIES???

ELSEWHERE…

*Ohio Legislatures needs to try again.

*Trump versus Trump continues.

*Did he or didn’t he???

*Trump’s latest interview.

*Why did they do it???

*No word on when/if the 2022 Major League Baseball⚾ season may start.

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*The Famous American Women Quarters have begun.

*Veterans and Gold Star Families to gain free National Parks access for life.