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Starbucks Closing 16 Stores in High Crime Cities Los Angeles Times: Starbucks to close six Los Angeles stores, citing safety problems Starbucks plans to close six stores in Los Angeles and 10 other locations in other major cities because of what it says are safety issues including drug use and threatening behavior. The Associated Press and the Wall Street Journal reported that, in addition to the Los Angeles store closures, six stores in the company’s hometown of Seattle are slated to close along with two stores in Portland, Ore., and one each in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. “After careful consideration, we are closing some stores in locations that have experienced a high volume of challenging incidents that make it unsafe to continue to operate, to open new locations with safer conditions,” Starbucks said in a statement to the Times. latimes.com/california/story/starbucks-to-close-six-los-angeles-stores-10-others-around-country-due-to-safety-issues WSJ: Starbucks Closing Some Stores, Citing Safety Concerns in Certain Cafes Coffee chain said it is permanently closing 16 cafes after workers reported drug use by members of the public and crime concerns wsj.com/articles/starbucks-closing-some-stores-citing-safety-concerns

FOX News: Idaho police arrest dozens on suspicion of conspiracy to riot at gay pride event The individuals suspected of being tied to the group Patriot Front are being charged with conspiracy to riot at a gay pride event in Idaho Idaho State Police stopped a U-Haul truck loaded with people with suspected ties to a white nationalist group, Dozens of men were arrested wearing khakis, navy blue shirts and beige hats with white balaclavas covering their faces. Videos of the arrests were posted on social media and show some of the men kneeling on the grass with their hands zip-tied behind their backs. In the past several years we've seen "counter protests" many dozens of times at hundreds of protests, rallies and gatherings... We've seen protesters and black block shutting down speaking events at Berkley, we've seen images of "counter protesters" showing up at "free speech rallies", "back the blue" gatherings and even "prayer gatherings", but this is the fist time I've ever heard of counter protesters being detained and charged before they've even exited a vehicle. That being said I want to clarify I am not supporting white nationalists, nor am I attempting to demean anyone in the LGBTQ++ community. But I still think it curious how this group was arrested for "conspiracy to riot" just based on their intent to make an appearance at a public gathering... I kind of suspect their might be more to the story or possibly a looming 1st Amendment court case in the near future. But we shall see. IN RELATED NEWS: FOX News: ShutDownDC group plans 'blockade' at Supreme Court with 'jail support' on hand ShutDownDC is planning to 'blockade' streets around the Supreme Court in light of a potential decision overturning Roe v. Wade https://www.shutdowndc.org/shut-down-scotus

NBC Local-Portland: (March 12, 2021) Cleanup at federal courthouse after night of destructive demonstrations in downtown Portland https://kgw.com/embeds/video/283-925eaafa-a44b-413a-ac19-f95e75b8586a/iframe? A group of around 50 people gathered at the courthouse and clashed with federal officers Thursday night. PORTLAND, Ore. — Friday morning outside the Mark O. Hatfield courthouse building in downtown Portland, crews were cleaning up broken glass and boarding up windows after a night of destructive demonstrations. Down the street from the courthouse, staff at Foot Traffic found a window that had been broken on the corner of the store's building. It was news to owner Sean Rivers. "I think the fact that I'm caught flat-footed on this and a little unaware is reflective of where a lot of people are with this is. 'Really? Really? You're still breaking the windows of a small business that has been doing good things in this community?'" Rivers said. He said the window will cost about $2,000 to replace. "I'm pissed!" he said. "We should all be very upset and stand up and say this is not ok, because it's actually antithetical to what we need to be doing right now." kgw.com/article/news/local/protests/cleanup-at-federal-courthouse-after-night-of-destructive-demonstrations-in-downtown-portland OK for months residents and some local Portland news networks have been complaining and protesting about the fence around the Portland federal courthouse and Immigration and Customs Enforcement building saying "Portland cannot begin to heal, until the fence comes down", referring to the fence around the federal building... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYd01kH4ccs Of course the fence only needed to be erected in the first place because the "mostly peaceful" Portland protesters were repeatedly attacking and damaging the federal building in the first place. Now with the absence of the fence around the federal building, protesters are once again breaking windows, setting fires and damaging buildings, and not just in the federal building but also private businesses and stores also. For months we've also been told that these protests are "Trump's fault" and these protests and destruction will disappear when president Trump leaves office, many of his policies are revoked and Biden assumes the presidency... well as some like me have predicted that claim like so many others has turned out 'less than accurate'. Trump is out, Biden is president and many of Trump's policies have been repealed - and the destructive not peaceful protests continue. Recently those who previously tried to blame the destructive and violent protests on former president Trump and his policies are now claim to say the pandemic is to blame and as soon as we no longer have to deal with the concerns of the pandemic things will once again return to some semblance of normalcy... I don't have a crystal ball or any precognitive superpower, but personally I believe that prediction will turn out to be just as inaccurate as the previous one attempting to blame the protests, destruction and violence on Trump and his administration's policies.

The trial of ex Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin continues. Chauvin, 45, is charged with murder and manslaughter, accused of killing George Floyd last May by kneeling on the 46-year-old handcuffed Black man's neck for 9 minutes and 29 seconds as Floyd pleaded with officers saying he couldn't breathe. Reuters: Firefighter who tried to help George Floyd to resume testimony at ex-officer's murder trial MINNEAPOLIS - A Minneapolis firefighter whose offers of medical aid to George Floyd during his deadly arrest last May were rebuffed by police was due to return to the witness stand on Wednesday in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former policeman charged with Floyd’s murder. reuters.com/article/us-usa-race-georgefloyd/firefighter-who-tried-to-help-george-floyd-to-resume-testimony-at-ex-officers-murder-trial

FOX: Former St. Louis police Capt. David Dorn to be recognized by Congressional Medal of Honor Society A fallen Missouri police officer will be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's Citizen Honors Award after he died protecting a friend's business from looters during police brutality protests last year. Capt. David Dorn was named Thursday as a recipient of the 2021 Single Act of Heroism Award, recognizing his service after he was shot in June 2020 while responding to an alarm at a pawn shop. foxnews.com/us/st-louis-police-captain-david-dorn-congressional-medal-honor-society Retired police Captain Dorn was shot and killed during protests, arson, riots and looting in St. Louis stemming from the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers during an arrest. The officers blamed for Floyd's death are to face trial and judgement for their actions... And some of the protesters, rioters, arsonists and looters, who have been identified as person's of interest in the shooting and killing of retired officer Dorn have been identified and captured, also awaiting trial.

CNN: Police launch investigation after Antifa activists descend on Fox host Tucker Carlson's home https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/08/media/tucker-carlson-protestors/index.html The link says "Police called after left-wing activists descend on Fox host Tucker Carlson's home, but when you click on the link the headline reads: "...Antifa activists descend on Fox host Tucker Carlson's home", I suppose CNN has to bend the rules every now and then to protect their "left-wing" buddies...

Leftist protesters are trying to run a local legal immigrant out of business because he supports Trump and the administration's immigration policy. CBS Local: ‘I Love Peace,’ Says Boyle Heights Cafe Owner Of Protest Over Support Of Trump Immigration Policies Residents of a rapidly gentrifying enclave of Los Angeles tried to shut down the grand opening of a new coffee shop, saying the owner’s support of President Donald Trump’s stance on immigrants is reason alone to want him out of the neighborhood. On Thursday, protesters held signs and screamed at patrons in front of Asher Caffe & Lounge located at 945 S. Boyle Ave. in Boyle Heights, a traditionally Jewish neighborhood that is now predominately Latino. They say they oppose the cafe and the owner over his support of Trump’s immigration policies. “So what’s the connection? This is what I don’t understand. I’m confused — the connection between Donald Trump and good coffee,” Israeli-born businessman Asher Shalom told CBS2 News. The kosher cafe was set to have a grand opening on July 12, the day anti-gentrification activists were met by Los Angeles Police officers blocking the entrance. According to Eater LA, about 30 protesters associated with the group Defend Boyle Heights (DBH) showed up to speak up against Shalom, who they called “an anti-immigrant trump loving gentryfier” in a Facebook post. https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2018/07/18/asher-caffe-asher-kosher-shalom-boyle-heights-protests-defend-boyle-heights/ Asher Shalom, the owner of Asher Caffé & Lounge, said on "Fox & Friends" Thursday that as a legal immigrant who came to America 30 years ago, he takes issue with those coming to the country illegally. FOX News: 'It's a Shame': CA Anti-Trump Protesters Target Legal Immigrant's Cafe Over Trump Support "It's a shame that expressing pro-Trump sentiment has really caused all of this divide," he said. The anti-Trump group "Defend Boyle Heights" posted a lengthy video to its Facebook page showing a group of protesters outside Shalom's business. The protesters were heard yelling "These racists have got to go" and some chanted "Shame!" repeatedly to patrons leaving the establishment. In a letter, Boyle Heights Chamber of Commerce President Jennifer Lahoda reportedly said that Shalom's views “are not in line with the values and objectives of the Boyle Heights Chamber of Commerce." CBS Los Angeles reported that Lahoda took issue with a Facebook post of Shalom's that states, “I wish Democrats would fight as hard for Americans, as they do for illegals.” In a statement to "Fox & Friends," the Chamber said that the Asher Caffe & Lounge's membership had been revoked, membership dues refunded and that the chamber's participation in its grand opening were cancelled. http://insider.foxnews.com/2018/07/19/asher-caffe-and-lounge-california-protested-being-supportive-donald-trump bizpac review: Legal immigrant’s business revoked by Chamber of Commerce, becomes target for his Trump support A cafe in California owned by a legal immigrant was targeted by the left for its owner’s support of President Trump. The Asher Caffé & Lounge was subjected to protests and had its membership from the local Chamber of Commerce revoked because owner Asher Shalom agrees with Trump’s immigration policies. https://www.bizpacreview.com/2018/07/19/legal-immigrants-business-revoked-by-chamber-of-commerce-becomes-target-for-his-trump-support-655837 Daily Wire: Leftist Mob Hurls Feces At Pro-Trump Kosher Coffee Shop The owner's son, David Shalom, said the protesters even "accosted" customers. "They really intensely protested and accosted all the visitors that came to our grand opening event," said David Shalom's daughter, Yael, said the mob began throwing feces on the windows. "It was very scary," said Yael. "There was a lot of people protesting outside wearing masks […] and they threw a significant amount of feces at our windows." https://www.dailywire.com/news/33300/leftist-mob-hurls-feces-pro-trump-kosher-coffee-paul-bois Click here for VIDEO compliments CBS KCAL9-TV And unfortunately that business has not been the only target of protesters who claim they are opposed to the "gentrification*" of Boyle Heights... Is Boyle Heights Coffee Shop Vandalism An Anti-Gentrification Message? - VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGnG_hGN-Aw: Fierce Battle Over Gentrification Rages In Boyle Heights {Art Studio Targeted} - VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzxcdyAy4qE *So legal property owners decide to improve the areas where they own property and sell or rent to a more affluent, upscale clientele and people who oppose this protest and in effect tell the property owners they cannot do as they wish with the property they legally own... Is this the new America?

According to some media reports (many news and media outlets are ignoring this) and the American Veteran's (AmVets) organization, the NFL extended an offer for the veterans organizations to submit an ad to be run during Super Bowl Lll... which it did. However the NFL ultimately declined to run the AmVets ad because of it's two word title message - "PLEASE STAND"... The Daily Caller: When asked to comment, the NFL’s Vice President of Communications Brian McCarthy told The DC that while a third-party is responsible for actually selling ad space in the program, the NFL ultimately decides what content is allowed to run. “The Super Bowl game program is designed for fans to commemorate and celebrate the game, players, teams and the Super Bowl,” McCarthy explained. “It’s never been a place for advertising that could be considered by some as a political statement.” http://dailycaller.com/2018/01/22/veterans-group-super-bowl-ad/ AmVets: NFL Rejects AMVETS Super Bowl ad requesting that people ‘Please Stand’ AMVETS National Headquarters, Jan. 22, 2018 – The National Football League, amid controversy surrounding its players kneeling in protest during the National Anthem, has refused to run an ad by American Veterans (AMVETS) in the official Super Bowl program because of its simple, two-word message – “Please Stand.” In a January 22 letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, AMVETS National Commander Marion Polk wrote, “freedom of speech works both ways. We respect the rights of those who choose to protest, as these rights are precisely what our members have fought — and in many cases died — for. But imposing corporate censorship to deny that same right to those veterans who have secured it for us all is reprehensible and totally beyond the pale.” The same ad was accepted by both the NHL and MBA and is slated to run in the official programs for each organization’s all-star games. http://amvets.org/nfl-rejects-amvets-super-bowl-ad-requesting-people-please-stand/ http://amvets.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/amvets-letter-to-commissioner-goodell.pdf The NFL says players should be afforded their "free speech" when it comes to their kneeling protests during the national anthem... But when a veterans group tries to exercise their own "free speech" with an ad that simply says "PLEASE STAND", the NFL says it has "never been a place for advertising that could be considered by some as a political statement"??? So what exactly is the player protest, kneeling, only during the national anthem and the presentation of the American flag, if not a "political statement"? “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color,” - Colin Kaepernick http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000691077/article/colin-kaepernick-explains-protest-of-national-anthem

MSN: Baltimore statue honoring national anthem is defaced, found sprayed with red paint BALTIMORE - A statue paid for with pennies contributed by Baltimore school children more than a century ago was found sprayed with red paint Monday morning. Jennifer Arndt Robinson, executive director of Friends of Patterson Park, said the bronze statue of children holding a scroll to commemorate the writing of "The Star-Spangled Banner" had been damaged by paint. The words "Racist Anthem" were sprayed on a sidewalk near the statue. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/baltimore-statue-honoring-national-anthem-is-defaced-found-sprayed-with-red-paint/ar-AAuJOir?li=BBnbcA1 The Baltimore Sun: Patterson Park statue honoring national anthem is defaced, found sprayed with red paint A statue paid for with pennies contributed by Baltimore school children more than a century ago was found sprayed with red paint Monday morning. Jennifer Arndt Robinson, executive director of Friends of Patterson Park, said the bronze statue of children holding a scroll to commemorate the writing of the Star Spangled Banner had been damaged by paint. The words “Racist Anthem” were sprayed on a sidewalk near the statue. http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-statue-20180115-story.html

MSN/CNBC: Dozens fired after skipping work to participate in 'A Day Without Immigrants' protests As numerous restaurant employees were given leave on Thursday to march in "A Day Without Immigrants" protests, others returned to their posts Friday to discover that they were out of a job. Across the U.S. employers fired hundreds of protesters who skipped work to participate in rallies. Eighteen employees at Bradley Coatings, a company specializing in industrial coatings, were let go after not showing up for work, according to an NBC affiliate. The company noted in a statement that the employees were not terminated for attending the protests but for being absent. "This past Wednesday night, certain employees of BCI informed their leadership that they would not be at work the following day," the company said in a statement. "Because of the time-sensitive nature of the jobs these employees were assigned to, all employees were told that they would need to show up for work or they would be terminated. On Thursday, the majority of BCI's employees fulfilled their obligations to our clients, but eighteen employees did not. Regretfully, and consistent with its prior communication to all its employees, BCI had no choice but to terminate these individuals." Twenty-one people were fired for missing work at Encore Boat Builders in Lexington, South Carolina. At least 31 workers were let go from Colorado-based JVS Masonry for not showing up Thursday. A dozen employees at I Don't Care Bar and Grill in Oklahoma were also fired for not notifying their employer that they would be taking the day off. Twenty-five workers at Ben's Kosher Delicatessen Restaurant and Caterers in Long Island, New York were fired, according to Telemundo 47. The restaurant's Yelp page was inundated with negative reviews following the incident, with reviewers expressing their displeasure with the company's decision to fire the employees. http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/dozens-fired-after-skipping-work-to-participate-in-a-day-without-immigrants-protests/ar-AAn8DMF? http://nbc4i.com/2017/02/18/workers-fired-after-participating-in-a-day-without-immigrants-strike/

Apparently "Freedom of Speech" is only a "right" if you are not conservative or controversial according to some in the liberal left... Campus Activists Shut Down Condoleezza Rice Speech At Rutgers Campus Protesters Try to Silence Conservative Speaker, Demand College President’s Resignation After Protests, I.M.F. Chief Withdraws as Smith College’s Commencement Speaker Brandeis Cancels Plan to Give Honorary Degree to Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a Critic of Islam Pomp and protest: 11 controversial college commencement speakers *Too many to list CNN: Protesters shut down Milo Yiannopoulos event at UC Davis A speech by right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos' at UC Davis was over before it even started Friday after protests erupted, forcing sponsors to cancel the event. Thirty minutes before the Breitbart tech editor was scheduled to speak, the UC Davis College Republicans canceled the controversial talk after consulting with the university's police department and student affairs officials. "I am deeply disappointed with the events of this evening," said Interim Chancellor Ralph J. Hexter. "Our community is founded on principles of respect for all views, even those that we personally find repellent. As I have stated repeatedly, a university is at its best when it listens to and critically engages opposing views, especially ones that many of us find upsetting or even offensive." http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/14/us/milo-yiannopoulos-uc-davis-speech-canceled/index.html

OK, anti-Trump protests haven't actually canceled Christmas, But according to CBS NY and MSN, Tiffany and Company has announced it will not be presenting it's annual “Holiday Window Spectacular”, a New York Christmas tradition for more than 50-years, because of anti-Trump protests some of which have already turned violent with protesters walking down streets carrying baseball bats, using them and other items to break out store windows. (*Can you blame Tiffany's?) Between ISIS terrorists and anti-Trump... err, protesters, they may shut down the entire Manhattan, 5th Avenue section of New York from Thanksgiving through Christmas. CBS New York: Tiffany & Co. Cancels Holiday Window Display Over ‘Post-Election Activity’ {translation - 'protests'} http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2016/11/16/tiffany-window-display/ MSN: Tiffany's Cancels its 'Holiday Window Spectacular' With Trump Next Door https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/video/tiffanys-cancels-its-holiday-window-spectacular-with-trump-next-door/vi-AAkpbio See the Tiffany's Legacy Windows Story Here: http://media.tiffany.com/is/content/Tiffany/The_Magical_Windows_of_Tiffany_1024x768_1500K

ABC News: Suspect Charged in Vandalism of Donald Trump's Hollywood Walk of Fame Star A Los Angeles man was formally charged on Thursday with vandalizing Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. The suspect, James Lambert Otis, 52, faces one felony count of vandalism. He's scheduled to be arraigned today, the District Attorney's Office release says. If convicted, Otis faces a maximum sentence of three years in jail. Prosecutors are asking the court to set his bail at $20,000. http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/suspect-charged-vandalism-donald-trumps-hollywood-walk-fame/story?id=43634085

NBC Dallas-Ft Worth: Texas Mother Threatens to Kick Out Son, 7, Because He Voted For Trump at School The video was eventually seen by Child Protective Services, Fort Bend Independent School District and the Sheriff's Office. The mother has claimed to detectives that it was a joke since posting it on Facebook. However, the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office is taking it seriously. "If we can find a criminal violation of law, I will personally arrest her myself," Sheriff Troy Nehls said to KRPC. http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Texas-Mother-Threatens-to-Kick-Out-Son-7-Because-He-Voted-For-Trump-at-School-401197446.html Sheriff Troy E. Nehls (Facebook) November 14 at 2:27pm I continue to receive calls and emails concerning the viral video of a mother who punishes her son for voting for Trump in a school mock election. I'm sharing an update from our office. Viral Video Investigation Update NEWS RELEASE Here at the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office we have heard from many across the country about how shocked and outraged they are after viewing the viral video of a mother berating her young son and kicking him out of the house, after he votes for Trump in a mock election that took place at his school. We want the public to know that the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the incident that was shown in the viral video. Sheriff Troy Nehls has met with District Attorney John Healey who will determine if criminal charges will be filed in this case. “The video is very disturbing” said Nehls, who has received phone calls from around the country, as well as France, where people are demanding justice. “After viewing the video, my heart breaks for what this poor child endured.” Sheriff Troy Nehls also commented “that if we can find a criminal violation of law, I will personally arrest her myself.” The mother in the video has claimed to detectives that it was a joke since posting the video on Facebook. The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office does not see this as a joke and we are taking the matter seriously. Original Video: Mom kicks her 7 year old son out the house because he voted for Donald Trump at school {at grade school mock election}

CNN: Trump to supporters harassing minorities: 'Stop it Washington -- Donald Trump on Sunday told his supporters to stop harassing minorities, in his first televised sit-down interview since becoming President-elect. "I am so saddened to hear that," Trump told CBS' Lesley Stahl on "60 Minutes" when she said Latinos and Muslims are facing harassment. "And I say, 'Stop it.' If it -- if it helps, I will say this, and I will say right to the cameras: 'Stop it.'" ... Richard Cohen, President of the Southern Poverty Law Canter told CNN's "New Day" on Monday that there have been more that 300 incidents that their organization has recorded. "He needs to take a little bit more responsibility for what's happening," Cohen said. http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/13/politics/donald-trump-60-minutes-first-interview/index.html But no mention or indication that Obama or Clinton: "needs to take a little bit more responsibility for what's happening" with the protests, riots, violence and criminal behavior of anti-Trump protesters... Typical ~

http://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/stars-who-threatened-to-leave-the-u-s-if-trump-was-elected/1/ http://townhall.com/tipsheet/catherinedunn/2016/09/08/these-10-celebrities-say-theyll-leave-the-country-if-trump-is-elected-n2215391

LA Times: Trump victory sparks angry protests across California: 'Not my president' http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-protest-trump-20161109-story.html Already there have been a few reports of vandalism and minor assaults during these protests, but there were no arrests... In Oakland, demonstrators smashed a window at the Oakland Tribune newsroom and ignited trash containers and tires, police said. The crowd broke windows on five businesses and vandalized another, said Oakland police spokeswoman Johnna Watson. One citation was issued but no one was arrested, she said And no reports of actual rioting, mass destruction of property, looting or major violent outbursts from protesters with crowds so far appearing "mostly peaceful" according to the Times. Hopefully there won't be any violence and disruption like many a Clinton supporter predicted, if Trump had lost. http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/protests-erupt-donald-trumps-presidential-projection/story?id=43413322

Anti-Trump protesters clashed with police and supporters of GOP presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump outside of a Trump Campaign event venue in San Diego. As expected anti-Trump protesters waving American and Mexican flags gathered outside a building where Trump was speaking and also as one has come to expect the supposed "peaceful protests" were anything but peaceful with protesters attempting to climb over barricades or push by police in riot gear to disrupt the event as well as throwing water bottles, and shouting disparaging remarks at law enforcement officers and Trump supporters after the event. But I suppose by comparison this could be consider a more peaceful protest as only 35 protesters were arrested and there were no reports of riotous damage to private property, police vehicles or injuries. I find it more than a little amusing that people who claim to be protesting Trump's extremism, intolerant rhetoric and presumption of violence are themselves the ones actually engaged in extremism, intolerance and real violence at these events. Sounds to me like these protesters need to start protesting themselves to at least maybe appear a little less hypocritical ...