Words matter

Words matter CREDIT: AP PHOTO/ALEX BRANDON Donald Trump got some very bad news this morning: Special Counsel Robert Mueller, who is overseeing the Russia inquiry, is now working with New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on his investigation into former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort, meaning Trump's pardon power might be meaningless. More from the Trump Bad News Desk: the White House press secretary admitted that Trump's statement claiming to have witnessed the devastation of Harvey first hand was a lie. CREDIT: SCREENSHOT/WSBTV "Remember? We only kill black people," were the words a Georgia police officer "jokingly" used to reassure a white drunk driver who was concerned for her safety after being pulled over and arrested. ICYMI: Texas isn't alone — South Asia is also suffering the horrors of climate change. Reading List Late last night, a Texas chemical plant impacted by Hurricane Harvey exploded and triggered a massive fire. The explosion occurred the same day a court sided with the Trump administration's efforts to delay new safety regulations for chemical plants. Anti-immigrant bill SB4 was halted in Texas due to Harvey, but activist know the fight isn't over. Duke Energy announced that they are nixing their Levy Nuclear Project and have instead set their sights on solar energy. Soundbite "I was only using an old cowboy statement that is a western custom for thieves who steal horses." —Missouri State Rep. Warren Love (R) clarifying his comments that called for public lynchings ThinkProgress | CAP Action Fund 1333 H ST NW | Washington, DC 20005 Contributions to Center for American Progress Action Fund are not tax deductible Donate | Manage Email Options | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe This email was sent to thingsilove2020.12345678@blogger.com.