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Shrugpocalypse: So I guess that snowpocalypse didnāt happen. For the guy in front of me at New Seasons Friday evening, I hope you still drank all four gallons of milk. Today's weather? "Drenching rain." Back to the classics, Portland.
Itās Official: Senators Amy Klobuchar and Elizabeth Warren both kicked off their presidential campaigns this weekend. Important zingers: Snow-doused Klobuchar made fun of Trumpās toupee and Warren suggested that heās headed for prison.
Do it for the Gram': The Grammys took some major steps toward undoing its history of honoring only white dudes last night. A ton of amazing women and artists of color took home the top awards. Childish Gambino, Kacey Musgraves, H.E.R., Ariana Grande, Kendrick Lamar, and Cardi B left victorious, with Cardi making history as the first solo woman to receive Best Rap Album. Oh, and Michelle Obama showed up (after skipping her scheduled Portland visitā¦).
Alicia Keys calls on Lady Gaga, Michelle Obama, JLo & Jada Pinkett Smith for help with #Grammys monologue https://t.co/5AkEa80ho8 pic.twitter.com/rG9Oqp7jxv
ā billboard (@billboard) February 11, 2019
About That Shutdown: Remember when Trump paused the federal shutdown for two weeks, waiting for Congress to pitch him a ābetter dealā on funding immigration enforcement? Welp, those two weeks end on Fridayāand talks on an agreeable immigration decision are at a standstill.
Get it Together, Virginia: It's unclear what the future holds for Virginia's top three elected officials, now that each have been marked with an ugly offense. Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax was threatened with impeachment Friday after two women accused him of sexual abuse. Both women say they're willing to testify at a public hearing. In an interview over the weekend where he described slaves as "indentured servants", Gov. Ralph Northam said he has no intention to resign over his past racist actions. Aaaand rapper Kurtis Blow has responded to Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring's confession that he once painted his face black to imitate Blow.
Southern Baptist Secrets: An investigation by two Texas newspapers has found that Southern Baptist leaders have ignored victims' pleas to make a registry for all members of the Southern Baptist church who've been charged with sexual abuse. The some 700 victims have instead been systematically shunned by their communities.
Watch Out, Patriot Prayer: Oregon liberals are arming themselves.
Do-Over: Portland's City Club has released a report on Portland's archaic form of government, and is calling for a complete overhaul to the system. Will city officials listen?
