THE WEEK IN REVIEW: MARCH 27-APRIL 2, 2022

BAN BOOK BANNINGS AND BURNINGS!

GET VACCINATED, WEAR YOUR MASK😷

& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS!

APRIL 2 IS WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY.

APRIL 2 IS MALVINAS (VETERANS) DAY IN ARGENTINA.

APRIL 3 IS THE 85TH ANNIVERSARY OF

LOONEY TUNES’ PETUNIA PIG’S DEBUT IN “PORKY’S ROMANCE”

APRIL 5 IS THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOX TV NETWORK.

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

*COVID and its variants continue to be a global problem. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Thankfully the vaccination battles continue too. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The state of the world, as of April 2, 2022.

*Russia’s been hacking Hungary???

*The human genome has been completely mapped.

*Sadly, April 14 marks the 110th anniversary of when the RMS Titanic struck an iceberg and sank at sea; but this did lead to better maritime safety regulations and equipment.

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*United States President Joseph Biden on Vladimir Putin: right or wrong???

*The Ukraine on the offensive.

*France’s Intelligence Supervisor resigned after admitting underestimating Putin’s goals, but someone in Russia is now short two helicopters. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*It should come as no surprise Russia wants Trump as President of the US again.

*Meanwhile, Trump STILL wants political dirt on the Bidens from Putin! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Is she or isn't she???

*Russia is arresting anti-war protesters.

*Opinion: Those who do not learn from history… 

*Fact checking the war this week.

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…🌐

*How environmentally safe IS America???

😢PASSING PARADE…

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

*Former professional baseball⚾ player Shirley Burkovich is no longer with us.

Actor Paul Herman (The Sopranos, Crazy Heart, more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*TV director Marvin J. Chomsky (NUMEROUS credits) is no longer with us.

*The multi-talented Ernie Carroll (puppeteer, writer, comedian, radio/TV roles) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*Country music singer C. W. McCall (♫Convoy♫, ♫Around the World with the Rubber Duck♫, more) has passed away.

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.

*Alabama ICE facility to close.

*Hoping to reduce the backlog…

*Where are the records???

*Is ICE lying???

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

*Reporters keep exposing the coup foundation for what it is: A BIG LIE!

*One judge believes Trump is guilty, but until a case is brought to trial…

*How involved was/is “Senator” Ted Cruz???

*Eight hours of phone calls are currently unaccounted for. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Another court ruling AGAINST Trump!

*Wisconsin Republicans aren’t cooperating.

*More evidence found AGAINST Trump!

*Guess what Trump lied about this time.

*What did former Vice President Mike Pence know and when did he know it???

POLITICALLY…

*President Biden on Vladimir Putin: right or wrong???

*Lynching is now officially a hate crime.

*Fixing Trump’s deficits.

*Tax the billionaires, and other 2023 Budget plans.

*The Democratic National Committee and Hillary Clinton have been fined for investigating Trump’s potential Russian ties during the 2016 election???

*A Judge won’t allow Republican voter gerrymandering in Florida, and has put the state on 10 years probation. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Opinion: Those who do not learn from history… 

*Will people get to vote in Arkansas???

*Opinion: The current status of the Republican Party.

*Are the Republicans taking over Wisconsin, no matter what???

*Opinion: Are Republicans like Ted Cruz good for the Democratic Party???

*The latest from the White House.

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

*No diversity in California???

*Contempt charges continue until Alex Jones testifies.

*Opinion: Let’s treat the elderly RIGHT!

*They’ve finally been justifiably fired.

*Florida’s “Governor” versus Disney over Same Gender Rights.

*Birth control pills are being targeted too.

*Vaping = Tasering???

*The police were called over tardy students???

*Lynching is now officially a hate crime.

😷THE US VERSUS COVID-19…

*The state of your state.

*The FDA and CDC have approved a second vaccine booster for people 50 and older. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The non-effective Ivermectin for everyone in Wisconsin if she wins. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!✅

*Former “President” Trump on the Obama Administration’s Ukraine history.

*Marjorie Taylor Greene on bathrooms. ??? 😮

*Ivermectin does NOT fight COVID-19!

*Guess what Trump lied about this time.

*Fact checking Russia's invasion of the Ukraine this week.

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*Matt Gaetz wants to make Trump Speaker of the House!

*Oklahoma’s Congressional “Representative” Mark Wayne Mullin wants to ERASE all records of Trump’s first impeachment!

*Opinion: Yes, there are dishonest Democrats.

*Who’s telling the truth??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Can a former State Governor even run for Congress???

ELSEWHERE…

*No surprise. Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson are still PRO-Putin. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Trump still has at least one Republican's support.

*Opinion: Those who do not learn from history… 

*SHE took the photos, but Trump’s taking the profits!

*Oil pays, at least in Tenne$$ee.

*Tennessee is establishing a stricter residency requirement for state/local candidates, which would make a Trump supported one ineligible.

*HE’S now working for CBS News???

*The winners of the 2022/94th annual Oscars for the Best in movies are…

*Opinion: What Will Smith should have done.

*The “winners” of the 2022 Razzies for the Worst in movies are...

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*Has Stephen Hawkins' paradox been resolved???

THE FREE CHOICE E-ZINE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ITS LOYAL READERSHIP FOR GRANTING US 4,071 PAGE VIEWS IN MARCH 2022.

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: MARCH 27-APRIL 2, 2016

TODAY IS WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY.

ELLERY QUEEN'S MYSTERY MAGAZINE CELEBRATES ITS 75th ANNIVERSARY OF CONTINUOUS PUBLICATION.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD THIS PAST WEEK...
*Another legal request has been filed to impeach Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff. This time for obstructing justice and fiscal accounting tricks. Whether or not any of the accusations are because of or will affect Brazil hosting the 2016 Summer Olympics remains to be seen.

TERRIBLE TERRORIST ACTIVITIES...
*A suicide bomber in Lahore, Pakistan, specifically targeting Christians celebrating Easter, killed at least 74 people and injured more than 340!
*Taliban fighters fired explosives at Afghanistan's Parliament while it was in session. There are conflicting reports whether or not there were any injuries.

PASSING PARADE...
*Actress Patty Duke (The Miracle Worker, The Patty Duke Show, Valley of the Dolls) has taken her last bow on life's stage.
*Writer Howard Berk (Columbo, Mission: Impossible, The Rockford Files) is no longer with us.
*Actor James Noble (Benson, 10, Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again) has taken his last bow on life's stage.
*Actor Douglas Wilmer (James Bond: Octopussy, Jason and the Argonauts, Cleopatra) has taken his last bow on life's stage.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA...
POLITICALLY...

*Although Russia declined to attend, the annual Nuclear Security Summit was held in Washington, D.C. The main agenda of the two-day gathering was North Korea's nuclear weapons and the possibility of ISIS/ISIL extremists getting a nuclear weapon. Meanwhile, North Korea test fired another missile during the event.
*Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, and John Kasich have all announced they will no longer support whoever wins the Republican nomination for President this year, unless it's themselves.
*Despite the fact that Congressional Republicans still will not schedule a hearing to review Merrick Garland to replace Antonin Scalia, President Barack Obama's choice to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court, that august body is trying to carry on with just 8 justices.
*The FBI has ruled that only law enforcement officers will be allowed to carry weapons at the Republican National Convention this summer.
*A new law in North Carolina says that people using public restrooms MUST use the one for the gender they were born as, even if they have successfully transitioned to the other. Meanwhile, since he hopes to be elected Governor this fall, Democratic North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper says he won't defend the new state law in court, with many state Republicans saying he should resign immediately.
*Maine Governor Paul LePage (R) was so angry at Democrats for rejecting one of his nominees that he has (temporarily?) canceled the swearing-in ceremony for a newly elected senator.
*Tennessee is trying to have The Bible declared as that state's official book.
ELSEWHERE...
*"Ransomware" hackers are still attacking local hospitals.
*The Pentagon reports that everything is "on schedule" to close the Guantanamo Bay detention camp before President Obama leaves office in January 2017.
*Does William Shatner have a child he was unaware of?
*The Free Choice E-zine is proud to announced that we closed March 2016 with 2004 page views.

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