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Trump First President to be Impeached Twice

The United States Senate will continue with a possible trial for Trump after they convene on January 19. If convicted by the Senate, Trump could be disqualified from holding any future office and he would forfeit his $200,000 pension and $1 million in travel expenses.

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January 14, 2021

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Rep. Barbara Lee

Donald Trump incited a violent, white supremacist, domestic terrorist attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Today, I'll be voting to impeach him for a second time. He is an unprecedented threat to our democracy & national security –– that calls for unprecedented action to remove him. pic.twitter.com/J0qhsnAwuC
— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) January 13, 2021

I am not asking my GOP colleagues to show the same courage the Capitol Police showed last week to defend our lives and democracy.

I'm just asking them to do their job and remove the man who incited the attack. pic.twitter.com/Qu8Oaxsebq
— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) January 13, 2021

I am thrilled to be back in Washington! For an update on our first votes of the year and more, tune in below. pic.twitter.com/YL0jFZQxwt
— Mark DeSaulnier (@RepDeSaulnier) January 6, 2021

We know that the President of the United States incited this insurrection – this armed rebellion – against our American democracy. He must go. pic.twitter.com/pIxOv2hOQv
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— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) January 14, 2021

The United States House of Representatives, in a 232-197 vote, approved an “incitement of insurrection” charge for President Donald John Trump’s role in the January 6 Capitol riot.

Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA 13^th District) said during the impeachment from the floor of the United States Congress:

“Madame Speaker [Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House], on January 6^th, Donald Trump incited his white Nationalist supporters to initiate an attempted coup against the heart of our democracy the United States Capitol. This heinous act of domestic terrorism demands that Congress act to remove this president. Donald Trump has been and remains a threat to our national security and our democracy and wholly unfit to serve as president. He and his supporters must be held accountable for inciting violence against the government of the United States. Congress must act immediately to remove this clear and present danger to our country. It’s time to impeach Donald Trump again.”

Ten Republicans joined the Democrats in the vote on Wednesday.

Trump’s first impeachment was in December 2019, with no Republicans voting to impeach him on the charge that he unlawfully used his power to pressure Ukraine to investigate the now President-Elect Joe Biden.

Previous presidents who have been impeached include Bill Clinton in 1998 for lying under oath about a sexual relationship with Monica Lewinsky and Andrew Johnson in 1868 for going against Congress on Reconstruction.

Richard Nixon resigned and avoided impeachment in 1974 over the White House cover-up of a 1972 break-in and burglary of the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate building in Wash., D.C .

Biden’s inauguration is scheduled for January 20.

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Audit: California Is Poorly Monitoring Homelessness Spending

California has failed to monitor state spending and evaluate the outcomes of homelessness programs, according to a report issued last week by the California State Auditor’s Office. California State Auditor Grant Parks urged Governor Gavin Newsom to continue to hold local governments accountable in an open letter dated April 9. The audit highlighted that tracking programs and collecting accurate data could help the state save money.

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May 3, 2024

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California has failed to monitor state spending and evaluate the outcomes of homelessness programs, according to a report issued last week by the California State Auditor’s Office.

California State Auditor Grant Parks urged Governor Gavin Newsom to continue to hold local governments accountable in an open letter dated April 9. The audit highlighted that tracking programs and collecting accurate data could help the state save money.

“The state must do more to assess the cost-effectiveness of its homelessness programs,” Parks said.

The report showed that California spent approximately $20 billion on programs and initiatives addressing homelessness in the past five years. Although state funds were allocated to fund shelters and subsidized rent, homelessness in the state increased by 65 during the last year.

In 2021, Gov. Newsom signed a law that required organizations that received state funds to collect data and evaluate the progress of programs they implement.

California auditors revealed that only two out of five action plans were cost-effective. One was Project Homekey, which converted hotels into housing during COVID-19, and CalWORKS, a housing support that offered financial assistance to low-income residents.

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle expressed concern after the report was released.

“The biggest conclusion that the auditors came back with is there’s just inadequate transparency and data and information available,” said Sen. Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) in a statement.

Republican Sen. Roger Niello (R-Roseville) said, “These audit results are a wake-up call for a shift towards solutions that prioritize self-sufficiency and cost-effectiveness.”

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Obituary: Social Justice Leader, the Rev. Cecil Williams, Passes at 94

On April 22, community leader and social justice advocate Reverend Cecil Williams died at his home in San Francisco surrounded by his loved ones, according to his family. He was 94 years old.

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May 3, 2024

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The Rev. Cecil Williams, civil rights activist and social justice leader was the head pastor of San Francisco’s non-denominational GLIDE Memorial United Methodist Church.

By California Black Media

On April 22, community leader and social justice advocate Reverend Cecil Williams died at his home in San Francisco surrounded by his loved ones, according to his family.

He was 94 years old.

The reverend was a civil rights leader who advocated for the equal rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people in the Bay Area.

Williams was the head pastor of the non-denominational GLIDE Memorial United Methodist Church. The church welcomed individuals from the queer community and people struggling with homelessness, housing instability and substance use disorder (SUD).

Through his work, Rev. Williams attracted national attention. Prominent political and cultural leaders such as Maya Angelou, Bono, Oprah Winfrey, and Bill Clinton all attended church services at Glide.

Congressmember Barbara Lee (D-CA-12) said she is deeply saddened about the passing of her dear friend.

“The Reverend changed the lives of millions through radical love, support, inclusivity, and a commitment to service to the most marginalized,” Lee said.

Gov. Gavin Newsom said that the reverend inspired people across California to embody the values of generosity and acceptance.

Rev. Williams was, “a visionary leader whose legendary compassion and love for his community transformed the lives of people from all walks of life,” Newsom said.

Rev. Williams served as the chief executive officer of the Glide Foundation until his retirement in 2023.