THE WEEK IN REVIEW: FEBRUARY 6-12, 2022

BAN BOOK BANNINGS AND BURNINGS!

GET VACCINATED, WEAR YOUR MASK😷

& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS!

FEBRUARY IS AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH.

FEBRUARY IS ALSO HEART💓 HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH.

FEBRUARY 12 IS RED HAND DAY.

FEBRUARY 14 IS VALENTINE’S DAY.💕

FEBRUARY 15 IS CANADA'S FLAG DAY

WHILE SERBIA CELEBRATES ITS STATEHOOD.

FEBRUARY 17 IS KOSOVO’S INDEPENDENCE DAY.

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

*Unfortunately the Omicron and other COVID Variants continue to spread across the world. (There are 5/FIVE separate links in this item.)

*Thankfully the vaccination battles continue too.

*Has the world reached a “breaking point”??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The state of the world, as of February 12, 2022.

*“What do you mean we’re short four satellites?”

*He shouldn’t have, but he did! 

*Guess what we found???

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE SITUATION...

*Russia’s blocking the Ukraine’s ocean access for “drills”.

*Is Russia on the verge of invading the Ukraine???

*Getting civilians out of potential harm's way. (There are 6/SIX separate links in this item.)

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…🌐

*What is happening to the Amazon Rain Forest???

*The Koala🐨 is now officially an Endangered Species!

*The future of clean energy??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*It’s more political than sensible concerning climate change in the United States. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

😢PASSING PARADE…

*Actress Margarita Lozano (A Fist Full of Dollars, Long Day’s Journey Into Night, more) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

*Former Major League Baseball⚾ player Gerald Williams has passed away.

*Synclavier co-inventor Jon Appleton is no longer with us.

*Betty Davis of Funk-Rock fame has passed away.

*Musician Ian McDonald, founding member of King Crimson and Foreigner, 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.

*Some accident.

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

*SHOCK! Former “President” Trump regularly destroyed documents he wasn't supposed to! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*But where's the rest of the documents Donald???

*Did they talk that day??? 

*Who called who when???

*No comment???

*Was it age or something else???

*Still investigating the election officials too.

*Maybe he shouldn’t have given that interview.

*Another subpoena.

*More charges.

*More arrests. 

*The GOP censured the Republican members of the committee, but the investigation(s) continues. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Believe it or not, Mitch McConnell and other Republicans take a stand! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Meanwhile, an "alternate" but illegal investigation is trying to pin January 6, 2021 on the authorities!

POLITICALLY…

*Going against the President on masks and vaccinations.

*It's more political than sensible concerning climate change in the United States. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Apparently the current Post Master General doesn’t care about the environment either.

*Opinion: The political future of Texas is…???

*Opinion: Is “the end” approaching for Trump or the Republican Party???

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

*“Don’t you know labels disable?”—Comedian Greg Proops.

*After all this time, some Republican Senators are STILL against the Equal Rights Amendment!

*Opinion: Why discussing Equity for African American women is difficult.

*Art Spiegelman’s Maus isn’t the only target.

*Who is changing their voter status???

*New Texas voting "laws" rejects many ballots!

*The Supreme Court’s current status on voting rights.

*Question: Is a child's murder only worth 16 years in prison???

*When will Florida’s suppression efforts end???

*WHO were they investigating???

*Some courtroom!

*The van’s more important than the driver???

*Why were the doors locked???

*“No housing for you.”—Dave Chappelle, others.

*No more school lunches in North Carolina???

*Err… 

😷THE US VERSUS COVID-19…

*The state of your state.

*Going against the President on masks and vaccinations.

*Those who don’t learn from history… 

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*After all this time, some Republican Senators are STILL against the Equal Rights Amendment!

*Opinion: The losing side???

*He may not be on the ballot after all.

*Campaigning is one thing, poor ads are another.

*Marjorie Taylor Greene’s latest “scoop”.

*He switched parties for a Trump endorsement???

*Trump claims McConnell NOT Republican Party "leader".

ELSEWHERE…

*Trump’s opinions on redistricting, if it matters.

*Georgia primaries delayed as gerrymandering charges investigated.

*The “Governor’s” staff attacked a teenager???

*It should come as no surprise that among its other “policies”, Florida’s “government” is apparently against solar energy too.

*More woe for FOX “News”???

*Q Anon’s latest target: Disney!😲

*You can’t use the jokes, just the comedy clips.

*Opinion: Should Southwest Airlines serve passengers alcohol again???

*An impending airline merger.

*More problems for a failing franchise. 

*He shouldn’t be surprised over the firing.

*THAT’S why he wants to ban ice fishing???

*Why didn’t anyone check on her sooner???

*Ending a tradition… 

*Is the first round "Single Jeopardy" or not???

*The 2021 Razzie nominees, for the worst in movies, are…

*The 2021 Oscar nominees, for the best in movies, are...

*February 14 is the 110th anniversary of Arizona becoming the 48th member of the United States.

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*He got paid after all.

*A new record!