The illegal traffic in the Yuma sector almost tripled in fiscal 2019 with more than 68,000 aliens apprehended. Agents arrested some 450 people per day in May… Agents in Yuma are currently arresting 30 people on a busy day—a far cry from the 450 a day in May. The detention facility held 70 people on Nov. 27. [People from other countries are still permitted to enter the US, by legal means and channels.]
Month: December 2020
Bob Woodson’s Legacy of Neighborhood Empowerment: Epoch Times, Life & Tradition, Featured Article
“That will guide people in understanding themselves, and guide people into understanding how to help without injuring with the helping hand,” Woodson said. It’s filled with stories of what he’s witnessed, and the core of it is 10 principles he believes we need, principles such as transparency, humility, trustworthiness, and honesty. [A synopsis of Woodson’s book]
Dear Next Generation: ‘Learn a trade in a field you enjoy:’ Epoch Times, Life & Tradition
I come from hardy stock. Strong work ethic rooted in a strong love for God and selflessness toward others…My paternal grandmother was a Rosie the Riveter for a shipyard during World War II. She was known in my hometown as Big Mama…And both these women were prayer warriors. Praying for just about anything and everyone to the God they loved. They prayed for me as they taught me about hard work. I used to joke with my friends that our family spelled F-U-N with four letters—W-O-R-K.
Reflecting on Homeschool: 5 Questions for a Fresh Start in the New Year: Epoch Times, Life & Tradition
At this juncture, most homeschooling parents find themselves just catching their breath and taking a well-deserved break; perhaps many are catching some extra breaths during this last month of the year. As you pause to think about how it’s gone and look toward the new year and a fresh start, here are some helpful questions to guide your reflection.
Homeschooling More Than Doubles During the Pandemic
Prior to the pandemic and related school closures last spring, there were just under 2 million homeschoolers in the United States, representing about 3.4 percent of the total K-12 school-age population. According to recent polling by Education Week, that percentage has more than doubled to 9 percent this fall, or nearly 5 million homeschoolers. This estimate mirrors related polling from Gallup in August suggesting that 10 percent of U.S. students would be homeschooled this year.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Pandemic Doesn’t Exempt Voters From Proving Identity: Epoch Times
In addition, the court ruled that votes could not count for those who falsely claimed the status of indefinitely confinement. It’s unclear whether the decision will invalidate some of the votes cast in this year’s presidential election, or if it is simply for future reference.
Fraud Analyst Finds Average of 2 to 3 Percent Shift for Biden in Counties That Used Dominion: Epoch Times
In his estimation, the results were significant enough to potentially flip elections in at least four states. In Georgia, only about 0.24 percent of votes would need to be shifted from one candidate to the other for the state to flip. In Arizona, only one county—the populous Maricopa County—uses Dominion, but the margin there is so thin that shifting 0.51 percent of Maricopa’s votes could flip the state. In Wisconsin, 2.05 percent of votes in counties using Dominion would need to be shifted; in Nevada, 2.5 percent.
Hawley: Election Process Not Over Until Jan. 6: Epoch Times
“Obviously, the Electoral College is very significant. Their vote very significant earlier, but the certification happens on January the sixth, and until then, I think President [Donald] Trump certainly has every right to pursue the legal remedies he wants to pursue and to be heard, but to January 6, I think is the key date,” he added.
Live: Senate Hearing on Election Irregularities: Epoch Times
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, said during the hearing announcement that “a large percentage of the American public does not view the 2020 election result as legitimate because of apparent irregularities that have not been fully examined.” The goal of the hearing is to “resolve suspicions,” he added.
Money From Facebook’s Zuckerberg Used to Undermine Election, Violate Law: Report: Epoch Times
The Amistad Project of the Thomas More Society, a national constitutional litigation organization, released the 39-page report, alleging that Zuckerberg’s $500 million given to election officials was used to treat voters unequally and improperly influence the election for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden.