Religious Freedoms

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On this 20th anniversary of the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act expanding US foreign policy capabilities promoting and defending religious freedoms at home and all over the world, lets put our money. Where our mouths are.

IRFA builds on our founding fathers’ firm conviction that the freedom of individuals to believe as they see fit is a God-given right that is central to the success of a nation.

Nor'easter Storm Brewing

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There is a Nor'easter storm roaring towards the #USA East Coast. Hurricane Willa has come and gone, leaving behind enough energy and moisture to set off the season's first nor'easter.

This weather pattern will bring heavy rain and winds to the East Coast beginning Friday. The worst region to be impacted will be from Virginia to Maine. A combination of rain, wind and a low cloud ceiling is also likely to lead to airline delays and slow travel on major streets and highways.

Walter Becker Way

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Queen's Native Son Walter Becker died at 67 on September 3, 2017. He was the force behind Steely Dan. This was posted by his child http://www.walterbecker.com/daughters.html RIP WP

Becker will soon be honored in Forest Hills, NY with a Street naming on 11/28 on the corner of 112th Street and 72nd Drive where Walter grew up and will be co-named in his honor to Walter Becker Way.

One Nation Under God

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Following bomb threats against two former presidents, the former #VP and other public figures, the far right began screaming that it was all a liberal plot to gain sympathy for the Democrats. Law enforcement officials are seeking suspects who sent bombs to top US Democrats and Trump critics. These recent acts of terror brought responses from US Senator Chuck Schumer and US Representative Nancy Pelosi, who issued a joint statement.

Violence Incitement

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Public Service officials are investigating a series of pipe bombs targeting Clinton, President Obama, CNN, and others.

An incitement is the encouragement of another person to commit an act. Depending on the jurisdiction, some or all types of incitement are illegal. It's unacceptable, an inchoate offense, where harm may or may not have actually occurred.

Let Freedom Ring

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I recall Fidel Castro placing holy rosary beads around his neck. His endless lies and unhinged actions bowed to Communist rule. The real message is to never allow anyone to force you to live on your knees. Stand up and #VOTE

Honest leaders serve their country's military when called. They know the words to our national anthem, not just hug the flag. And they must always stick to facts, whether science-based or speaking about dictators they are warming up to or publicly adoring.

Mega Mania

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USA Lotto players had another opportunity to win Big, Colossally, Hugely, Extraordinarily BIG for today's record Mega Millions drawing, which is now worth over $1.6 billion.

The winner is from South Carolina. Winning $1.6B Mega Millions ticket sold in South Carolina https://apnews.com/d34842cb5108486db4afdf965eac55ef

GOP Misfits

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POTUS is a nationalist and keeps calling for the jailing of political opponents, attacking the press and cozying up to dictators, while GOP Congressional leaders are saying and doing nothing about it..

USA stakes in this elections couldn't be higher for our fragile Democracy. Meanwhile, facts and figures paint a clear but alarming picture: GOP = 1 Percent while The Democrats = 99% You may recall the Republican-controlled Congress gave a whopping tax break to the 1%, which failed to pay for itself as repeatedly promised.

GOP War On Latinos

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#DespiertenseAmericanos ¿Se inició la marcha de migrantes a través de Honduras, Guatemala y México como una operación falsa en los últimos días de la campaña a mediano plazo para darle razon a POTUS de atacar Latinos y justificar el traslado de tropas estadounidenses a la frontera de #USA, para alentar el miedo y la violencia? ¿Es un acto frenético con confrontación y violencia contra los Hispanos? #VOTE

United States of Alcoholics?

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One of the most overlooked aspects of alcohol addiction in the #USA is the impact it has on our families and our loved ones. We all heard the phrase I Like beer too many time recently, but unfortunately, it does not stop at beer consumption and the problem extends to many alcoholics.

Family Recovery Specialists aims to educate families and incorporate them into the recovery process to build a strong support network for lasting sobriety.