THE WEEK IN REVIEW: SEPTEMBER 24-30, 2023: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 

WE NEED

MORE GUN RESPONSIBILITY 

NOW! 

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS AND BURNINGS! 

ALTHOUGH W.H.O. HAS ENDED THE IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY,

THE VIRUSES ARE STILL ONGOING.

PLEASE GET VACCINATED,

WEAR YOUR MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY

& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS

OR M(ONKEY) POX!

SEPTEMBER IS DEAF AWARENESS MONTH.

SEPTEMBER 15-OCTOBER 15 IS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH.

SEPTEMBER 30 CONCLUDES 2023’S BANNED BOOK WEEK.

OCTOBER IS FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH.

OCTOBER 1 HAS MULTIPLE MILESTONES. IT’S UNIFICATION DAY IN CAMEROON. INTERNATIONAL COFFEE DAY AS WELL AS

INDEPENDENCE DAY FOR NIGERIA AND TUVALU.

OCTOBER 2 IS THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF NON-VIOLENCE.

OCTOBER 3 IS WORLD ARCHITECTURE DAY.

OCTOBER 5 IS CHILDREN’S HEALTH DAY & WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY.

OCTOBER 8 IS CROATIA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY & WORLD OCTOPUS DAY.

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

*Bangladesh is suffering an outbreak of Dengue Fever, with almost a 1,000 confirmed deaths from the disease.

*Is there a legitimate concern about the Guatemala Election or is something else going on???

*Victoria, Australia needs a new Premier.

*The COVID state of the world, as of September 30, 2023.

*The global M(onkey) Pox status, as of September 30, 2023.

*Why your iPhone 15 may overheat.

*A new world record! 

*Earth’s EIGHTH continent.

*How a nuclear war was avoided.

*Gravity affect anti-matter just like anything else.

*Nine phrases suggested for better etiquette.

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*As the war continues… 

*Break through or breach???

*Russian forces are trying to keep Tokmak.

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.

🌟SPACE POSTS

*What India’s moon probe discovered.

*OSIRIS-REX’s collection capsule has safely returned to Earth.

😢PASSING PARADE…

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

*The innocent 14 year old killed in a Virginia shooting September 24.

*The latest innocent victims of an unidentified drug cartel in Mexico.

*The innocent lives lost during a fire at a wedding September 27.

*The innocent kidnap victims found dead September 28.

*The Sycamore Gap Tree was intentionally cut down by vandal(s) September 28.

*The innocent victims at mosque bombings September 29. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The innocent victims of a suicide bomber at a tea shop September 29.

*California Senator Dianne Feinstein has passed away.

*Terry Kirkman, co-founder of The Association, is no longer with us.

*Actor/author David McCallum (The Man From U.N.C.L.E., NCIS, much more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*French Actress Catherine Lachens (active from 1972-2015 in Europe) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

*Major League Baseball⚾ legend Brooks Robinson is no longer with us.

*Stage, TV and Movie Actor Sir Michael Gambon (a six decades long career) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

*TV and Movie Actress Sandra Dorsey (Norma Rae, Gordy, much more) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

*Country music singer/songwriter Charlie Robison 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.

*A look at the United States’ Immigration Court.

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

*NOW he admits he lied???

THE PAPERS CAPER…

*Is there a potential conflict of interest with the same lawyer representing two different clients in Florida’s Document case???

POLITICALLY…

*Joseph Biden is the first President to walk a picket line.

*The results of the second Republican Presidential Candidates debate.

*Opinion: The Russia-Ukraine War’s affect upon the United States.

*The latest from the White House. 

⚖THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…

*The Supreme Court is in recess until Monday October 2, 2023; but the Justices have been going over the pending fall docket.

*The Court will not allow Alabama to use an unfair voting district map.

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

*The debate over elementary school ice cream, let alone lunches.

*Florida schools will not allow books with LGBTQ+ characters because “such beings cannot exist”.

😷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!

*So where was that missing F-35 fighter jet???

*The United States Military IS an equal opportunity employer.

*Trump’s deal with the Taliban while in office.

*Trump on employee wages, circa 2008.

THE BUDGET BATTLE…

*As an impending shutdown approached, what the House wanted to cut.

*Especially this.

*The Senate attempted to create a stop gap budget bill.

*Mitch McConnell versus Kevin McCarthy.

*McCarthy versus Matt Gaetz.

*One House member’s perspective on the situation.

*As the October 1 deadline loomed… 

*They managed to pass a stop gap measure that will keep the government funded until November 17, but among the compromises was no additional aid to the Ukraine, for now.

*President Biden signed the measure, preventing any shutdown for the moment, and his thoughts on the subject. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*Yet during all of THE BUDGET BATTLE above, the search to find something to impeach President Biden with began. But there's evidence that not every Republican agrees with the effort. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*The salary reduction proposal won’t last. 

*Was it an accident???

TRUMP’S TRIAL(S)…

*New York has found Trump liable for fraud while trying to establish his real estate businesses, so no delay of trial will be granted. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Even if there was a government shutdown October 1, it wouldn't have stopped Trump’s Trials in DC and Florida. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Is there a potential conflict of interest with the same lawyer representing two different clients in Florida’s Document case, aka “The Papers Caper” trial??? A court date Trump wants a long postponement on. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Trump still faces Judge Chutkan in his Federal trial.

*An attempt to predict what might happen in Georgia.

ELSEWHERE…

*Why your iPhone 15 may overheat.

*The Federal Trade Commission is suing Amazon.

*Hunter Biden is suing Rudy Giuliani.

*The Writers have reached a tentative agreement that still needs a final vote, but the Actors are still on strike. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*But if you are on strike in California, don't expect to collect unemployment benefits.

*Early weather predictions for this winter.

*Nine phrases suggested for better etiquette.

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*The Writers Strike may be over. 

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: SEPTEMBER 24-30, 2017

SEPTEMBER IS CHILDREN’S CANCER AWARENESS MONTH.

ANYTHING THAT DEBUTED IN 1962 CELEBRATES

ITS 55TH ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR.

OCTOBER 2 MARKS THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THURGOOD MARSHALL BECOMING THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN MEMBER OF THE SUPREME COURT.

BE ALERT FOR HURRICANE MARIA!

(The link above IS active.)

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*North Korea has announced it considers a recent reconnaissance flight by the United States “a declaration of war”.
*Puerto Rico has officially requested federal aide from the United States in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. But who’s to blame for their trouble, and when/if will they get assistance??? (There are 3 separate links in this item.)
*Although the referendum was nonbinding, Kurdistan voters would like their Independence from Iraq, although Iraq’s Prime Minister wants the vote results canceled. (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*Japan will have a general election October 22, 2017, after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe dissolved the lower house of Parliament. (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*Ireland will hold a referendum concerning abortion in Spring 2018.
*Africa’s Great Green Wall is proving to be an ecological success!
*Dubai is encouraging its citizens to switch from petrol to electric automobiles.
*So, what did happen to Gary Paton???
*Saudi Arabia will soon allow women to drive in their country.
*Australia has announced it will form its own space agency.
*Anyone for sologamy???

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.

😭PASSING PARADE…
*Author Kit Reed.
*Actor Jan Triska (The Karate Kid Part 3, 2010) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Soul singer Charles Bradley
*Bobby Knutt, Elizabeth Dawn, and Tony Booth of the long running show Coronation Street have all sadly taken their last bows on life’s stage this week.
*Actor Barry Dennen (Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof, The Shining) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Playboy founder Hugh Hefner has passed away.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
POLITICALLY…

*The annual open enrollment period (November 1-December 15, 2017) for the Affordable Care Act, aka “Obama Care” is approaching.
*North Korea has announced it considers a recent reconnaissance flight by the United States “a declaration of war”.
*Puerto Rico has officially requested federal aide from the United States in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. But who’s to blame for their trouble, and when/if will they get assistance??? (There are 3 separate links in this item.)
*Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has taken it upon herself to rescind all of the previous Obama Administration’s rules concerning rape on college campuses (known as Title IX) because she considers them unfair… to the rapists!
*President Trump has entered the debate over kneeling during the National Anthem at sporting events.
*With the temporary injunction over, the Trump Administration’s travel/immigration ban continues with new countries added to the list; while the Department of Homeland Security has announced it will soon begin collecting social media information on all immigrants, green card holders, and naturalized citizens beginning October 18, 2017. But are immigration authorities rounding up illegals, even in "sanctuary cities"??? (There are 3 separate links in this item.)
*President Trump is planning a diplomatic visit to Asia.
*Secretary of Health and Human Services Tom Price has resigned over controversy concerning his use of private planes.
MEANWHILE…

*Opposition seriously increased on the latest attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act, aka Obama Care, to the point of failure. But now the Blame Game has begun. Or the possible lying. (There are 4 separate links in this item.)
*The latest attempt at a tax plan and what it might mean for you, President Trump and the rest of “the 1%”. (There are 3 separate links in this item.)
*Facebook, Twitter, and Google representatives are all scheduled to testify as the investigation into Russia’s possible interference in the 2016 Presidential election continues.
*Does the GOP think the wrong Republican won the recent primary in Alabama???
*Republican Senator Bob Corker of Tennessee has announced he will not seek reelection in 2018.
ELSEWHERE…

*In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, just who will pay for all the repair bills in Houston, Texas??? (There are 2 separate links in this item.)
*Acting Drug Enforcement Agency Chief Chuck Rosenberg has announced his retirement, effective October 1.
*The United States Marine Corp has its first female officer.
*The University of Louisville, Kentucky’s troubles continue. (There are 2 separate links in this item.)

For more news at any time, either scroll down to our ELSEWHERE feature at the bottom of your screen or visit any other reputable news source.

BANNED BOOK WEEK 2017

The following is an editorial.

September 24-30 is Banned Books Week here in the United States of America, although the problem is far more widespread than just in our country, and requires a lot more attention than just one week.

Books have been banned throughout the world on religious, political, moral, and other reasons as simple as the person who read the book didn't like it.

Believe it or not, every title in the image above was actually banned by some group, county, or state within the United States at one point or another.

Everyone is entitled to their opinions.

BUT NO ONE HAS THE RIGHT TO FORCE THEIR OPINIONS UPON OTHERS!

If you start reading a book and find something objectionable within it, then you simply don't finish reading it.
If you're the parent of an underage minor, then you do have some right in regards to keeping whatever the book in question is away from your children.

BUT THOSE ARE YOUR ONLY RIGHTS!

It is up to another child's parents to decide what is right or wrong for their children!
Another adult is perfectly capable of deciding whether something is right or wrong for themselves.
After all, you don't want someone else saying what you can and can't read, do you?

The same rules are applicable for movies, television programs, music, etc.

These are YOUR rights people!
Don't let anyone take them away from you!

The above was an editorial.