Charles Pierce | ICE Is the Sharp Edge of the Trump Administration*'s Policy of Making America White

12 August 18 PM It's Live on the HomePage Now: Reader Supported News WHY WOULD YOU COME TO “READER SUPPORTED NEWS” … Why come to an organization called Reader Supported News, an organization that is 100% Reader-Supported, and ignore rather urgent pleas for funding? Where does that mindset come from? It’s not “Funded-by-Wealthy-Democrats-News,” it’s news funded by the people it serves. Nor can it be funded only when you feel like it. We will serve 30,000 readers today. We need 580 donations @ $30 to finish. Why would we not finish today? / Marc Ash, Founder Reader Supported News Sure, I'll make a donation! Charles Pierce | ICE Is the Sharp Edge of the Trump Administration*'s Policy of Making America White Charles Pierce, Esquire Pierce writes: "Make no mistake. The primary goal of this administration* is to make America as white as Stephen Miller thinks it should be." READ MORE Last year, the white supremacists who attended Unite the Right in Charlottesville largely coordinated in private online groups. (photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) ALSO SEE: Washington DC Braces for White Supremacist Rally Outside White House How White Supremacists Planned Their Rally in DC April Glaser, Guardian UK Glaser writes: "On Sunday, a group of white supremacists is planning to gather in Washington, D.C. for a 'white civil rights' rally - a sequel to the deadly Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, last August, when around 600 demonstrators showed up to march carrying torches and chanting things like 'Jews will not replace us.'" READ MORE Hawaii Gov. David Ige, pictured in 2016, faced a strong challenge to his re-election but won his party's nomination Saturday. (photo: Darryl Oumi/Getty Images) Gov David Ige, Ed Case, Tulsi Gabbard Take Wins in Hawaii Democratic Primary James Doubek, NPR Doubek writes: "Results from primary elections in Hawaii show Democratic Gov. David Ige likely holding onto his job after a challenge from Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, who currently represents Hawaii's 1st Congressional District." READ MORE Amara Enyia plans to run against the current mayor of Chicago, who has been criticized for failing to address the city's problems. (photo: Joshua Lott/Guardian UK) Chicago's Deadly Summer: Guns, Gangs and the Legacy of Racial Inequality David Taylor, Guardian UK Taylor writes: "Chicago has become synonymous with gun violence in recent years. Last month, thousands of Chicago protesters shut down a major highway to call for stronger gun laws." READ MORE Sinclair required local anchors at all their stations to record promos where they denounce "The troubling trend of irresponsible, one-sided news stories plaguing our country." (photo: Deadspin) Sinclair's Problems Mount After Merger Collapses Harper Neidig, The Hill Neidig writes: "Sinclair Broadcast Group's failed efforts to merge with Tribune Media and build a conservative media powerhouse may be just the start of the broadcasting giant's problems." READ MORE Kaduna refinery. (photo: Guardian Nigeria) 105 Dead in Nigeria Fuel Pipe Blast The Daily Mail UK Excerpt: "At least 105 villagers in rural Nigeria have died after petrol gushing from a vandalised pipeline exploded when they tried to scavenge the fuel, Red Cross authorities and witnesses said." READ MORE Black bear in Alaska. (photo: C Watts/Flickr) Father and Son Charged With Killing Mother Bear and 'Shrieking' Cubs in Den Lorraine Chow, EcoWatch Chow writes: "Andrew Renner, 41, and his son Owen, 18 of Palmer, Alaska were charged this week with several felony and misdemeanor crimes after shooting and killing a mother black bear and her two 'shrieking' newborn cubs in their den on Esther Island in Prince William in April." READ MORE Contribute to RSN Become a Fan of RSN on Facebook and Twitter Update My Monthly Donation