New Fears Eve

New Fears Eve CREDIT: AP Photo/Andrew Harnik It’s nearly 2017, but 2016 isn’t going out without drama. Following [a controversial decision] to abstain from a U.N. vote on Israeli settlements, John Kerry [came out swinging] against the country’s right-wing government. Meanwhile, [a violent arrest was caught on camera] in Texas — triggering protests and outrage. CREDIT: U.S. Department of the Interior It’s [a precarious time] for environmental activists, but there is still hope: President Obama [designated two new national monuments] on Wednesday, despite uproar from Republicans. Reading List Carrie Fisher, feminist and champion for those with mental health struggles, [was an icon for the ages]. Schools are [pledging to create safe spaces] for undocumented students in the age of Trump. No, food stamp fraud is not [“at an all-time high.”] Soundbite [“I think that computers have complicated lives very greatly. The whole age of computer has made it where nobody knows exactly what is going on. We have speed, we have a lot of other things, but I’m not sure we have the kind, the security we need.”]  — Donald Trump, on technology [Facebook] [Twitter] [Medium] 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 {EMAIL}.