(Akiit.com) Brian Stelter and Oliver Darcy, CNN‘s in-house cheerleaders for censoring or squelching conservative media outlets, celebrated a letter in which Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee pressed TV providers to punish right-wing spreaders of so-called “misinformation.” California Reps. Anna Eshoo and Jerry McNerney asked, “What moral or ...
(Akiit.com) There is much discussion among African Americans, especially those under the age of 60, on whether or not they should get vaccinated for COVID-19. Whether you’re in the barbershop, beauty shop or casually talking to a friend or family member on the phone, the question always seems to come ...
(Akiit.com) Each year, Black History Month allows us to reflect on so many great Black Americans who’ve contributed to the success of our nation. We reflect on the contributions of many well-known and not so well-known Black Americans. As we come to the end of another Black History Month, it’s ...
(Akiit.com) It may be 2021’s first viable COVID-themed movie. Hopefully it’s not the best audiences can expect. Anyone who has been locked down, pent up, frustrated and emotionally frayed will relate. Life with the virus has been hard and the light at the end of the tunnel is tiny. And ...
(Akiit.com) In an era of global climate change, Texas has retained an unshakable allegiance to fossil fuel production and use. It brings to mind the joke about the man who tells his psychiatrist that his brother thinks he’s a chicken. The psychiatrist asks why the family hasn’t gotten him help. ...
(Akiit.com) Appearing at a friendly CNN town hall event this week, President Joe Biden dropped a string of untruths on issues both large and small. One of the president’s most egregious falsehoods was the claim that “we didn’t have (the vaccine) when we came into office.” The first shot was ...
(Akiit.com) After breaking his month of silence, President Trump was asked on a Newsmax phone interview whether he will run again in 2024. His message was classic Trump. “I won’t say yet, bet we have tremendous support.” It’s clear that there will be no formal announcement in the foreseeable future. Yet many ...
(Akiit.com) It’s a major showcase. Viewers can watch the brilliant musical talent Andra Day take center stage as she crosses over into the world of film acting. With the bright lights on her, she summons up an astonishing, all-in, Oscar-caliber portrayal of Billie Holiday. A feat achieved by Diana Ross ...
(Akiit.com) Late last month, in a fit of woke rebellion, the New York City Department of Education’s Panel for Education Policy (PEP), voted down the contract for the city’s gifted and talented (G&T) test. The test is given every year to students entering Kindergarten to third grade who are interested ...
(Akiit.com) Politicians are fighting for American workers, they tell us. They claim to represent their interests and endlessly beat the “pro-worker” drum. Does their rhetoric match their actions? Hardly. How can one be “pro-worker” while supporting legislation that destroys freelancing and displaces 59 million gig workers? They can’t. This position is anti-worker to the ...
(Akiit.com) Two things are certain about the Capitol terror attack January 6. And one thing isn’t. The certainties first. One, Trump will not be charged with incitement to riot. Yes, there have been soundings from DC federal prosecutors about the possibility of an incitement to riot charge against him. But ...
(Akiit.com) As one would imagine, recent social and political events have created a considerable increase in the volume of broadcast and print media. As with my friend, Dick Gregory, I try to keep up with as much as possible. My understanding must exceed the boundaries of the District. My recent ...