THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JANUARY 15-21, 2023: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

WE NEED MORE

GUN RESPONSIBILITY!

BULLYING HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANNINGS AND BURNINGS!

GET VACCINATED, WEAR YOUR MASK😷

& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS

OR M(ONKEY) POX!

JANUARY 22 BEGINS THE CHINESE NEW YEAR.

JANUARY 22 IS THE UKRAINE'S UNIFICATION DAY.

JANUARY 22 IS PENGUIN🐧 APPRECIATION DAY.

JANUARY 23 IS SQUIRREL APPRECIATION DAY.

JANUARY 26 IS AUSTRALIA DAY &

INDIA'S REPUBLIC DAY.

JANUARY 27 IS THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF

THE VIETNAM WAR’S OFFICIAL END.

JANUARY 28 MARKS THE 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF

LEGOS BEING PATENTED PRIOR TO THEIR DEBUT.

JANUARY 29 IS PUZZLE DAY.

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

*While COVID and its variants continue to be a global problem, thankfully the vaccination battles continue too. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The COVID state of the world, as of January 21, 2023.

*The global M(onkey) Pox status, as of January 21, 2023.

*Jacinda Arden is stepping down as Chris Hipkins will become the new Prime Minister of New Zealand. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The British Government versus Scottish Parliament over Gender Rights.

*“How do we stop gun smuggling?”

*Apparently Elon Musk has more Twitter Trouble.

*Tech layoffs in 2023, so far.

*Former Astronaut Buzz Aldrin's new journey.

*Peace accords were signed January 27, 1973 to officially end the Vietnam War.

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*As the missile strikes continue…

*Opinion: Intentionally targeting civilians will cost Russia the war.

*The Ukraine is receiving additional help from Sweden and Canada. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Meanwhile, Russia is claiming more victories. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Opinion: Tanks???

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…🌐

*A look at fact versus fiction.

*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…

*The innocent lives lost during the Russian invasion of the Ukraine.

*The innocent lives lost and lying in unmarked graves in the Congo.

*David Crosby (The Byrds; Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young) is no longer with us.

*Actress Gina Lollobrigida (a decades long career) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

*Film producer Edward R. Pressman (Wall Street, Bad Lands, more) has passed away

*Former professional baseball⚾ players Bert Pena and Ted Savage are no longer with us. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Actress Sandra Seacat (Under the Banner of Heaven, Night Moves, more) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

*Major League Baseball⚾ Hall of Fame player Frank Thomas is no longer with us.

*Artist David Sutherland (much work for The Beano magazine) has passed away.

*Actor Tim Barlow (Doctor Who, Les Miserables, more) has taken his last bow on life's stage.

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.

*Who shot an unarmed man???

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 FIVE detainees (known to date), let alone if anyone might actually be making a profit from this situation.

CAPITAL CHAOS: JANUARY 6, 2021>AFTERMATH

*The Committee’s investigation may be over, but the arrests continue.

THE PAPERS CAPER…

*“They’re cool keepsakes.”—Trump on documents. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Opinion: The difference between the Trump and President Biden situations.

POLITICALLY…

*Will the Republicans not pay America’s bills??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Opinion: The Economy’s potential political future.

*Analysis: Missouri Republicans versus the People’s wishes.

*A Federal Judge has ruled Florida Governor DeSantis wrong in firing an elected official.

*The latest from the White House. 

THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…

*So who did leak word of the impending overturn of Roe V. Wade??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*January 22 is the 50th anniversary of the Court ruling on Roe V. Wade, although we all know what happened to it in 2022.

ROE V. WADE OVERTURN>AFTERMATH

*Will the Kansas State Legislature go against the will of the People???

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

*No more Rainbow Flags???

*Why is Oklahoma investigating its teachers???

*Do Iowa Republicans want to restrict grocery shopping for the poor???

STOP THE SENSELESS VIOLENCE!

*Are bump stocks for faster shooting guns coming back???

*A gun for children??? 😨

😷THE US VERSUS COVID-19…

*The state of your state.

😷THE US VERSUS M(ONKEY) POX…

*The state of your state, M(onkey) Pox wise.

IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!✅

*Women are NOT cows!

*You do NOT need a warning label for something that doesn’t exist.

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*Would Republicans really have librarians arrested???

*Kevin McCarthy and committee assignments. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

ELSEWHERE…

*Has Trump been collecting money from a foreign source since leaving the White House???

*Trump owes Hillary Clinton legal fees. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Opinion: Is Trump capable of blackmailing someone???

*Apparently Elon Musk has more Twitter Trouble.

*Actor Alec Baldwin is facing Involuntary Manslaughter charges.

*CBS has canceled NCIS: Los Angeles???😲

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*January 21 is National Hug Day. Hug someone you care about.

*January 23 is the 80th anniversary of Casablanca’s formal US debut. It’s world premiere was November 26, 1942.