A West Virginia couple has been accused of adopting five Black children and using them for labor as if they were “slaves,” according to a 17-count indictment, Jeanne Whitefeather, 62, and Donald Lantz, 63.
“It alleges human trafficking, human rights violations, the use of forced labor,” Kanawha County Circuit Judge Maryclaire Akers said during the hearing, per West Virginia MetroNews. “Human rights violations specific to the fact that these children were targeted because of their race and they were used basically as slaves from what the indictment alleges.”
The children had no means to exit the barn on their own, no running water, no bathroom facilities and were obviously deprived of adequate hygienic care and food,” according to the Facebook post.
Slaves Received OJT
Yes Ron you might have a point. Much like slave owners information was passed down to each new family to prepare them for their role when they became of age.
I was wondering when I get to FL if you could offer me a job and like – quid pro quo – I would hire some of your family and friends split them up considering I’m unfamiliar with FL I can’t have them co-mingling in the late hours after plotting and planning to run across the Mexican border seeking asylum.
I’ll have simple rules:
1. Work day begins- 4:30am
2. Breakfast- 4:30am – 4:37am
3. House cleaning till 8:57 am
4. At desk ready to work
5. Lunch 12:00 noon – 12:07 pm
6. Return to work till 5:07
7. Every employee is required to sale 75 pieces of merchandise
Punishment
A. Not meeting quota by 10 units a- 10 lashes
B. Not meeting quota by 20 units 20 lashes and so on:
C. Get sick and can’t work – no breakfast, lunch or dinner
D. If you try elopement – 1 foot is removed:
E. NO SEXUAL ACTIVITY – punishment – removal of organs needed to have sexual relations of both parties
The 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified on February 3, 1870. It granted African-American men the right to vote. The amendment states:
“The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.”
This amendment was a significant milestone in the civil rights movement, as it aimed to protect the voting rights of African Americans and ensure equal access to the democratic process.
Voting Rights Act of 1965
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA), a federal law adopted during the height of the civil rights movement thanks to the tireless efforts of Black activists, enforced the 15th Amendment’s guarantee that the right to vote can’t be denied “on account of race” and addressed barriers that prevented Black voters from casting their ballots. The law, which has been amended five times since its adoption, currently provides a wide range of protections to ensure that eligible voters are not denied the right to vote on account of race. In response to the great success of the VRA in expanding and protecting voting rights across the country, those seeking to suppress voters have focused on stripping the law of its most crucial provisions. Unfortunately, in recent years, far-reaching efforts seeking to curtail the VRA have made noticeable progress.
Amendment Facts
Tennessee did not ratify the amendment until 1997. Interesting Facts about the Fifteenth Amendment. It is sometimes referred to as Amendment XV. It was the third of the Reconstruction Amendments (13th, 14th, and 15th) ratified after the Civil War. The first state to ratify the amendment was Nevada.
The 15th Amendment, which was ratified in 1870, contained two sections. Section One stated that ”The right of citizens…to vote shall not be denied or abridged…on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.” Section Two granted the U.S. Congress the power to enforce through legislation.
Reproduction Number: LC-USZ62-19234. The 15th Amendment to the Constitution granted African-American men the right to vote by declaring that the “right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.”
Section Two
Section Two of the 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution granted the U.S. Congress the power to enforce the amendment through legislation. This means that Congress was given the authority to enact laws and regulations that would ensure the protection of African American men’s right to vote. This provision in the amendment aimed to provide a mechanism for the enforcement of voting rights and to prevent any discriminatory practices that could hinder African Americans from exercising their right to vote.
Gerrymandering
Gerrymandering is the practice of manipulating the boundaries of electoral districts in order to benefit a particular political party or group. It involves drawing district lines in a way that gives one party an unfair advantage over others in elections. This can be done by either concentrating the opposition’s supporters into a few districts (packing) or by spreading them out across multiple districts (cracking).
Gerrymandering has been a contentious issue in many democratic systems, as it can undermine the principle of fair representation and distort the will of the voters. Critics argue that it allows political parties to choose their voters, rather than voters choosing their representatives. However, proponents argue that it is a long-standing practice used by both parties for strategic purposes.
Efforts to address gerrymandering include promoting independent redistricting commissions, implementing mathematical formulas to create more balanced districts, and advocating for transparency and public input in the redistricting process.
Ultimately, the impact of gerrymandering on elections and democracy is a complex and ongoing debate. Various countries and jurisdictions have different approaches to redistricting and addressing this issue.
Redistricting
Red is the process of redrawing the boundaries of electoral districts, typically after a census, in order to ensure equal representation and accommodate changes in population. The purpose of redistricting is to ensure that each district has an approximately equal number of residents so that each vote carries the same weight.
The redistricting process can be carried out by different entities depending on the country or jurisdiction. In some cases, it is the responsibility of a bipartisan or independent redistricting commission, while in others, it is conducted by the state legislature or another governing body.
The goal of redistricting is to create districts that are compact, contiguous, and respect existing political and geographic boundaries. However, redistricting can become a contentious issue when political parties attempt to manipulate the boundaries for their own advantage, a practice known as gerrymandering.
Idaho – Students can’t use their student ID but if they have a gun, they can use their license to carry ID
North Carolina – the new law prevents the governor from exercising his constitutional duty “to ensure that the laws are faithfully executed” as the law deprives the governor of his ability to appoint members to the state board of elections. The governor alleges that the new law violates the Separation of Powers Clause and the Faithful Execution Clause of the North Carolina Constitution and requests that the court block the implementation of the law.
Additionally – Undeliverable Mail Provision,” which the plaintiffs contend will arbitrarily disenfranchise North Carolina’s same-day voters, those who register to vote the same day that they cast their ballots during the state’s early voting period. The provision at issue requires election officials to send an address verification notice to same-day voters via the mail. If the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) returns a single address verification notice as “undeliverable” prior to the canvassing of ballots, election officials are prohibited from registering the same-day voter and are required to exclude their ballot from the official vote count. Under this provision, same-day voters are not notified if their ballots are canceled or registrations are denied — nor are they given an opportunity to contest a denial — resulting in voters being automatically disenfranchised often through no fault of their own.
Alabama – Alabama does not currently allow voters with print disabilities to vote electronically.
New York – The law’s changes to absentee voting procedures violate the state constitution for nine reasons. The plaintiffs argue that the law limits a voter’s ability to change their mind if a voter requests an absentee ballot and then decides to vote in person. The plaintiffs also allege that the new law violates voters’ right to a secret ballot, impairs poll watchers’ ability to challenge ballots and prevents election workers from following state law.
Below is the old map of Alabama and the new map look at the territory Democrats gained in the new map!
After two federal courts blocked Alabama’s new Republican-drawn map — finding that it likely violated the Voting Rights Act by diluting the political power of Black voters — the US Supreme Court stepped in and restored the map at least for this cycle. The high court will hear the case this fall, but the Republican-drawn map remains in place until they rule.
A resume (or “CV” outside of the US) is a formal document that provides an overview of your professional qualifications, including your relevant work experience, skills, education, and notable accomplishments. Usually paired with a cover letter, a resume helps you demonstrate your abilities and convince employers you’re qualified and hireable. If you’re applying for a job, you need at least a resume to be considered for the position.
On a base level, a resume is made up of the following five parts:
Contact details
Introduction
Educational background
Work history
Relevant skills
Requirements to Become a Representative
In my search regarding the requirements to become a representative one requirement stood out, one must have personal skills to get folks to vote – I wonder who Santos talked to considering not one person knew he was not Jewish.
The final step to becoming a congressperson is launching your campaign. You will find your interpersonal skills especially useful during this stage, as they will enable you to build rapport with potential voters. Communication skills will also enable you to push your platform, promote your advocacy and forge stronger connections with your constituents
Connections and relationships are key to running a successful campaign. According to Business Insider, this factor is causing many hopeful millennials to lose congressional races. In a blog post by hopeful House Member Erin Schrode, a 24-year-old activist from Northern California who hoped to be the youngest woman elected to the House, told readers a man told her after voting he would have voted for her instead of the incumbent–had he known who she was. Name recognition is an essential component of a successful campaign.
Congress.Gov
George Santos is already in the database as a representative, however, if you click [Read biography] see the next image – there is nothing posted, unlike other members…
This is what the biography of a Jewish representative looks like…
This is the biography of a Jewish Democratic Senator, who is truthfuland , concerned about his constituents and his office is responsive to homeless veterans in Connecticut, other members should mirror his behavior!
List of Untruths
It appears some folk are alarmed that George Santos lied on his resume if you will the lies so far are:
Graduating from Baruch College Santos claims that in 2010 he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics
Having Jewish grandparents This lie feels especially egregious. Santos says his grandparents survived the Holocaust as Ukrainian Jewish refugees from Belgium.
Losing employees in the Pulse nightclub shooting During an interview with WNYC while campaigning, Santos said “people that work for me” were impacted during the Pulse nightclub shooting;
Running an animal charity Friends of Pets is a charity that Santos claims he founded from 2013;
Santos has said he worked at the company as an associate asset manager within Citigroup’s real estate division.
Owning rental property Further playing into his purported real estate expertise, Santos claimed, as a landlord, he was hurt by Covid-19 related eviction protections;
The Devolder Organization Santos says Devolder is his “family’s firm” that managed $80 million in assets and described it as a capital introduction consulting company.
What’s most noteworthy about the Devolder story is the fact that Santos appears to have not provided any information about the company’s clients that would have contributed to his payout—a violation of federal law to disclose any compensation in excess of $5,000 from a single source.
And in an even shadier turn of events: Talking Points Memo found that Santos has filed documents to have Devolder reinstated. Why? That could be the million-dollar question.
Bonus-not-exactly-a-lie: Knowing about an alleged Ponzi scheme Santos actually worked as regional director of Harby City Capital, a Florida-based investment company that attracted investors through YouTube videos and guarantees of double-digit returns.
What I find interesting is the republican members of the United States Congress were more interested in gaining one more seat than rejecting a liar running to represent George Santos stated. The GOP DID NOTHING, why should they – We The People could care less, how long did it take journalists to start calling Trump on his lies and ignorance, we watched a football player make a complete (no) we watched Black Leaders let an uninformed unqualified football player make a fool of himself running for office and his talking points were about vampires and goblins.
Lies/Bad Behavior
Why should anyone in Congress or We The People be concerned about the lies, the past president of the United States Donald Trump told approximately 7,643 lies each year he was in office. We The People have allowed a woman of Christain/Christain Nationalist Marjorie Taylor Greene (Queen of I Don’t Recall) harassing Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez outside the House chamber like a 16-year-old jealous little girl on her abortion policies however Marjorie has no issue with adultery and if you ask her a question she immediately becomes childlike, fearful of authority and unable to take ownership of her behavior just like her president Trump.
Just like his leader, Santos will do anything for a dollar not only is the liar accepted into Congress he asks the American People to pay from $100 – $500 to have the privilege of attending his swearing-in ceremony.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Monday visited the Holocaust Museum and apologized for previously comparing coronavirus face-mask policies to the Nazi practice of labeling Jews with Star of David badges. But the Georgia Republican declined to walk back other controversial statements she has made, including one in which she compared the Democratic Party to Hitler’s party, the National Socialist German Workers’ Party. (Sonmez, 6/14)
Marjorie Taylor Greene, also known by her initials MTG, is an American politician, businesswoman, and far-right conspiracy theorist serving as the U.S. representative for Georgia’s 14th congressional district.
What concerns me the most it that in her current position representing Georgians that her belief system is not aligned with the facts. Additionally, no one is trying to remove her from office.
Sellout according to Oxford’s Dictionary definition – a betrayal of one’s principles for reasons of expedience. Furthermore it states:
a betrayal of one’s principles for reasons of expedience.
“one of the biggest political sellouts in decades”
Candace Owens is the definition of Perfidiousness in her candid (pun intended) talk with Fox News
If crime has risen among Black Folk and Single Motherhood it was not because of a few democratic white men and women! That’s like saying school shootings have risen because Candace Owens is a Sellout.
As they pushed their sweeping tax bill through Congress, Republicans made two central promises. First, that the bill would simplify the U.S. tax code, allowing citizens to file their taxes “on the back of a postcard.” And second, that the overhaul would primarily benefit working Americans and the middle class. The first claim proved false.…
The Oxford English Dictionary‘s defines the word racism as Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonismdirected against someone of a different race based on the belief that one’s own race is superior: a programme to combat racism. A man named Richard Henry Pratt in 1902 was railing against the evils of racial segregation. I would like to take this opportunity to create my own ideas about the #TrumpRacisimPhenomenon.
It is written–
Segregating any class or race of people apart from the rest of the people kills the progress of the segregated people or makes their growth very slow.
Is that why our inner city schools, grades and characteristics of our children are combined in one location are slightly different from all the rest?
Association of races and classes is necessary to destroy racism and classism
Racism has not been destroyed because of the determination to not allow associations among races and classes, i.e.
“A great general has said that the only good Indian is a dead one,” Pratt said. “In a sense, I agree with the sentiment, but only in this: that all the Indian there is in the race should be dead. Kill the Indian in him, and save the man.”
Was this ideology the catalyst for the derogatory term, “He’s an oreo” meaning a man who is black on the outside and white on the inside. A black man who has learned to think and act as a “white” man. I don’t agree that we have different thought processes, we have the same goals and desires for our lives and our children, some of us did not have the “Indian” removal process blanketing our lives and hence we may forever remain on the other side of the fence.
We’re still living with the after-effects of what Pratt thought and did. His story serves as a useful parable for why discussions of racism remain so deeply contentious even now. According to NPR writer Gene Demby.
“The history of the Carlisle Indian School is inexorably bound to its founder, Richard Henry Pratt, whose attitude toward Native Americans shaped virtually every dimension of it” according to the Dickinson chronicles.
If that be true, then all the hooha over the racist remarks from and around Donald Trump should be mute. He is acting 100% in his “man given rights minus the Indian”. America do you not like fruits of your labor or are you hiding behind the fruit that has been slammed open for the world to see how rotten we still are.
