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December 20, 2021

Marjorie Taylor Greene refers to Asians as 'yellow people' as she brags about diversity at event

According to Newsweek, at a gathering for the right-wing youth group Turning Point USA, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) offered an eyebrow-raising defense of the Republican Party on racial issues — using a racially-loaded term to explain why the party is inclusive.

Specifically, she suggested that the GOP couldn't be a "white supremacist" party — because there are "yellow people" voting for them.

"The Georgia Republican mentioned the term — which was historically used as a racist slur against Asian people — in her Sunday opening remarks on the second day of 'AmericaFest', a conference organized by conservative group Turning Point USA," reported Danya Hajjaji.

"'So I've never been to one of these events before,' said Greene. 'I've heard a little bit about them. I've seen a little bit of this event, this type of event before. And when I walked in yesterday, I was like, 'What kind of people come here?'' she continued. 'So I'm walking around and seeing some good people and I see white people, Black people, brown people, yellow people...'"




https://www.rawstory.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-yellow/

December 20, 2021

Stephanie Murphy Won't Seek Re-Election

“Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-FL), a leading voice of House Democrats’ moderate wing, announced she won’t seek reelection next fall in another stinging loss for her party,” Politico reports.

“Murphy is the 22nd incumbent House Democrat to forgo a reelection bid next year.”



https://politicalwire.com/2021/12/20/stephanie-murphy-wont-seek-re-election/

December 20, 2021

Facebook's reputation is so bad, the company must pay even more now to hire and retain talent.

https://twitter.com/BusinessInsider/status/1472869414307565575?s=20



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Facebook's reputation is so bad, the company must pay even more now to hire and retain talent. Some are calling it a 'brand tax' as tech workers fear a 'black mark' on their careers.

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