In Providence, RI, the Democrat mayor wants to erase an Iryna Zarutska mural

 Andrea Widburg - American Thinker   "The same city that strongly supported BLM and George Floyd public art apparently can’t handle Zarutska’s face on a wall."

Suddenly, for a reason known only to Brown’s violent, broken brain, he lunged forward and slit Iryna’s throat. She swiftly died in a puddle of her own blood, bewildered, cold, and alone, on the floor of a light rail train.

Added by TD. Where's her privilege?

. . . "And so it was that Floyd died, Minneapolis burned, BLM riots swept the nation, where other places burned and almost two dozen were murdered, and four police officers were (in my opinion) wrongly convicted, with Chauvin almost getting stabbed to death in prison.

"One other thing happened thanks to Floyd’s death: America was suddenly festooned in public art commemorating the dead Floyd, who lived his life as a totally worthless, dangerous human being, and BLM generally. Here are just a couple of random examples that Grok located for me. There are dozens, perhaps hundreds, more examples of BLM and George Floyd art: ...

Providence Mayor Smiley calls for removal of controversial mural honoring slain refugee  . . . "Artist Ian Gaudreau, who began the work last week, told NBC 10 News on Friday that he never intended for the tribute to be political. Some residents visiting the site over the weekend echoed that sentiment, urging the community to focus on the victim rather than the politics.

"Here in Rhode Island, in Providence, this is what we're about," said resident Jennifer Cross. "We should be accepting of everything and take politics aside, honor all of the people who need to be honored, and just stop. I know the divisiveness of today's politics... but stop. Let it go forward. She needs to be honored."

"However, the scrutiny has taken a toll on the bar owners. During a visit to the site Sunday, an owner of The Dark Lady asked NBC 10 to leave, stating that the experience has been very distressing for the business. The owners declined to comment further.

"What a sad story. This woman was a true innocent victim. She was murdered in cold blood, seemingly at random. But now she isn't allowed to be a victim because the left likes illegal aliens more than they like legal aliens, such as herself. So she is now considered "bad" because she was unfortunate enough to be murdered by someone higher than her in the left wing hierarchy. And now she gets to be victimized a second time, both times totally beyond her control." Peter Gunder

The George Floyd story, by the way, struck an interesting cord with the British who heard Americans making fun of the Queen's spectacular funeral:

Brit, Sophie Corcoran, Goes Viral Defending the Queen Against Vile U.S. Leftists*

Tunnel Wall: Search results for George Floyd  Democrats bowed in submissive fear of cities burning, which happened anyway. Bullhorns deployed, clenched fists raised, police in fear of prison sentences, all in supplication to honor this criminal who pointed a gun at a pregnant woman's belly. TD

Meanwhile TV personality Don Lemon is quoted: "Don Lemon says he could pursue a presidential run — but claims the rules are stacked against him because he's not a white man.

"Sadly I'm not a white man so the rules are different for me. You know white men get away with way more than women and Black people. Do I think about it? Yes, could it happen? Yes if the right opportunity presented itself."

"This guy is embarrassingly delusional." The Hodgetwins

The Gavin Newsom Effect: U-Haul Reports Californians Leaving the State in Droves

 California Globe

The Gavin Newsom Effect: U-Haul Reports Californians Leaving the State in Droves – California Globe

‘Out-migration remains prevalent for a number of markets across the Northeast, Midwest and West Coast — and particularly California’  By Katy Grimes, 

"U-Haul has a new report out and once again – for the fifth year in a row – the once Golden State finished on top of the U-Haul Growth Index – meaning more Californians rented one-way U-Haul trucks to leave the state in 2024, than residents of any other state.

California ranked last in U-Haul growth.

"We call this “The Gavin Newsom effect.”

. . . And right on time, Gavin Newsom’s faithful backyard yapper Brandon Richards (He/Him) cites Newsom’s accomplishments on X – only these all existed before Gavin became governor, and only because California is such a beautiful state with the best weather in the country:" . . .

Exit Ramp: This State Just Came in Dead Last, Again, on the 'UHaul Index' 

 "California Governor Gavin Newsom seems to spend much of his time gratuitously attacking well-governed, Republican-led states around the country -- doing so in a transparent effort to garner publicity among his party's national base.  His ambition-rooted motivation in this pursuit is not much of a secret, given his obvious presidential aspirations, which are likely to materialize in the 2028 cycle, or possibly even sooner.  We've covered a number of his outbursts, which are often directed at Florida, whose governor confronted Newsom in a nationally-televised debate in November.  Ron DeSantis cleaned Newsom's clock on the merits." 

  "For 7 straight years California Governor Gavin Newsom has won U-Haul’s “Man of the Year” award.  "During his reign, his policies actually caused more people to move out of the state, than the number of people who moved in during the 1849 Gold Rush. FACT CHECKED ✔️ https://t.co/18lZCOHbur" / X"

 John D on X: cropped

 The Babylon Bee: Mamdani Dethrones Gavin Newsom as U-Haul's Top Salesman | The Patriot Post   

Mayor Smiley: Mural for Slain Ukrainian Refugee Iryna Zarutska Must Go — It's 'Divisive'

Twitchy

"In Providence, Rhode Island, a mural was being painted to honor a Ukrainian woman slain on train. Iryna Zarutska was killed by insane career criminal on public transportation in North Carolina. This was to be lovely memorial to her life."

. . . PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — What began as a memorial for a slain Ukrainian refugee has transformed into a political lightning rod in the "Creative Capital," with Mayor Brett Smiley now calling for the artwork's removal.

The mural, located on the exterior of The Dark Lady, a prominent LGBTQ+ club downtown, remains incomplete as city officials and community members clash over its message and funding.

The Mayor’s Office confirmed Sunday that Smiley wants the mural of Iryna Zarutska taken down.

He later released the following statement: "The murder of the individual depicted in this mural was a devastating tragedy, but the misguided, isolating intent of those funding murals like the one across the county is I continue to encourage our community to support local artists whose work brings us closer together rather than divide us."

 

Watch: Iranian Woman Confronts Anti-War Protester — With a Stunning Result

RedState 

"She had reached her and informed her. She said that the lady put down the banner and said that she didn't know everything that had been taking place in Iran. She cried, and they cried together. The lady said she would not be carrying that banner anymore. Abadani was so happy that she was able to get through to her and said she believed it came from a place of not knowing." 

"As we reported, the left had another one of their No Kings protests on Saturday.

"While they're attacking President Donald Trump, who isn't a king and was duly elected by the people, they're against the war on the incredibly oppressive regime of Iran that has worse than a king, basically a theocratic dictatorship. 

"Many of them are not only ignorant about their perceptions of Trump, but they're also ignorant about the 47 years of terror that Iran has been involved in. And the present-day media tends to keep them that way. 

"But there's a video that has gone viral of an Iranian woman confronting one of these protesters during the protest in London on Saturday. They don't call it "No Kings" there because they have a king, which is hilarious. But the Guardian, which claimed it wasn't one, included it as part of the protests to show the numbers worldwide. The protester was carrying a "Stop bombing Iran" sign. The Iranian woman then explained to her with deep emotion why Iranian youth were asking for the bombing and asked her why she was "supporting a terrorist regime."

HOLY SMOKES. Iranian woman goes BERSERK on a smug white liberal who is supporting the Islamic regime
"Convince me of WHAT? Of R*PE?! Of women not having rights?! I am Iranian, I've been imprisoned by that regime!"
"Iranians are ASKING for the bombs! Iranian youth are asking… pic.twitter.com/abMfw5x0RR

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) March 29, 2026

 More...

"With my people in #Iran, these days…A young woman is beaten in the street by police for “improper hijab.” Power used against the powerless."

READ MORE: Fun Media Talk on the 'No Kings' Crowd Numbers As Springsteen, Jane Fonda Come Out in Minnesota

More Funny/Ironic Moments From 'No Kings' Protests

Sad in Dearborn

 Power Line

Photo added by TD Clinton added that he did not know the identity of the women in the
 photograph and that they did not have sexual relations.

"The story of the day is uncomfortably close to a literal “[bombshell].” Alana Goodman has obtained a copy of what I call the Sad in Dearborn tapes. They derive from Michigan’s radical left-wing Democrat Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Alana’s story is “‘There Are a Lot of People in Dearborn Who Are Sad’: Democratic Senate Hopeful Abdul El-Sayed Said He Needed To Stay Silent on Khamenei Killing Because Many of Michigan’s Muslim Voters ‘Are Sad.’”

"Alana reports:

Michigan’s left-wing Democratic Senate candidate, Abdul El-Sayed, told staffers he wanted to avoid making a public statement about the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei—or taking any public position on it at all—because “there are a lot of people in Dearborn who are sad” about his death, according to audio from a private campaign strategy call obtained by the Washington Free Beacon.

"But, ah, the uses of Jeffrey Epstein:

If reporters pressed him to take a position, he said, he would change the subject to Donald Trump’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. “I’m just gonna go straight to pedophilia, frankly,” El-Sayed said. “I’ll just be like, ‘Pedophile president decides that he doesn’t like the front page news, so he decides to take us into another war.'”

"You can understand why the El-Sayed campaign would want the recording suppressed. They are sad too. There is always the legal angle:" . . .  More...

John: O'Hurley Slams Messing Over Trump Tweet (2019)   . . . "But, they’re pushing a case that falls apart from the sheer weight of its lunacy, as though the Hollywood community needs to be purged of this social and intellectual hygiene problem called conservative thinking. It underscores the fact that we aren’t receptive to a diversity of thought which is the exact opposite of what you feel the liberal way would be, and I find that obscene,” he went on to say." . . . 

Debra Messing called for outing Trump supporters. Trump likened her to McCarthy   "For days, Debra Messing, the star of "Will & Grace," has been calling for a full disclosure of President Donald Trump’s supporters, arguing that the public should know who is donating to and fundraising for his re-election campaign. On Thursday, that effort drew a fierce reaction from Trump, who compared her to the 1950s anti-Communist demagogue Sen. Joseph McCarthy." . . .

Lines for Gas Coming to California

 What's Current? Issue #117:   

"If the state legislature had adopted a more rational, market-driven transition away from oil, the probability of a supply crisis might be reduced. As it stands, however, it’s probably too late." 

"Achieving California’s goal of net zero by 2045 requires rapidly transitioning away from combustible fuel. It’s a risky strategy. If the transition happens too fast, Californians confront energy shortages and high prices.

"When it comes to electricity, Newsom has so far managed to avoid an acute crisis by sensibly prolonging that transition. In 2023, he delayed the planned closures of three natural gas-powered generating plants that together contribute 2.2 gigawatts to California’s electricity grid. In 2022, Newsom delayed the planned 2025 closure of California’s last major nuclear-powered generating plant, Diablo Canyon, preserving another 2.2 gigawatts of baseload power.

"Newsom may not be so lucky with gasoline and diesel fuel.

"To put this into perspective, California still depends on petroleum for 47 percent of its total energy. And despite impressive gains in electric vehicle adoption, 94 percent of all energy consumed in California's transportation sector still depends on petroleum. This fact means that for the foreseeable future, the movement of people and goods in California is overwhelmingly dependent on petroleum.

"To accelerate the transition from petroleum fueled to electrified transportation, the state legislature has disincentivized the production, distribution, and refining of oil in California. Cities and counties have followed suit. That strategy is exemplified in the numbers: In 1986, California’s in-state production of crude oil reached its peak at 402 million barrels against demand of 676 million barrels. In 2024, production had fallen by 70 percent to 119 million barrels, with demand also falling, but only by 24 percent to 511 million barrels. California now imports nearly 400 million barrels a year.

"The problem with replacing in-state oil production with imports – notwithstanding the loss of jobs or the outsourcing of environmental impact – is that California’s oil industry now sits at the precipice of complete collapse, and if that happens, more imports will not prevent lines at the pumps.

"The problems begin with drilling permits, which have to be issued every year in order to maintain production. But CalGEM (California’s Geologic Energy Management Division) has reduced drill permits from over 2,000 per year through 2020, to only 500 in 2021 and 2022, and to barely 100 in 2023 and 2024 . . ."

Californians for Energy and Water Abundance, a project of California Policy Center, was launched to build a coalition committed to abundance-oriented policies in California. The coalition aims to promote these solutions to the public and policymakers, and develop sample legislation to unlock California's energy and water potential to benefit all Californians.   Edward Ring is the Director of Water and Energy Policy at the California Policy Center, which he co-founded in 2013.

Republic of Somaliland Asks U.S. to Extradite Ilhan Omar There to Face Justice

 "The Republic of Somaliland is happy to help Americans see that justice comes to fruition. America is not the only country that has suffered from crimes committed by Omar and her family."

Republic of Somaliland Asks U.S. to Extradite Ilhan Omar There to Face Justice – PJ Media  "After official confirmation that Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) did, in fact, commit immigration fraud, the Republic of Somaliland — which has good reason to be bitter at the crimes of Omar and her Somali family — offered to be the hammer of justice if the United States would extradite Omar there.

"The tantalizing offer comes after Vice President JD Vance confirmed on Benny Johnson’s show what many of us have thought of Omar for a long time — there is, in fact, solid evidence that the radical Islamist member of Congress committed immigration fraud. “We actually think that Ilhan Omar definitely committed immigration fraud against the United States of America,” Vance stated." . . .

. . . "The Republic of Somaliland wants independence from Somalia precisely because of the sort of violence and corruption that the people who control Somalia and move to the USA from Somalia perpetrate.

"In exchange for recognition, the Republic of Somaliland — which argues that historically and politically its independence from Somalia is legitimate — will give the USA a military base, access to a strategic port, and also access to critical minerals. And let’s be honest, that’s a pretty good deal that secures the United States a foothold in the Horn of Africa with a blow to Somalia, which has been sucking up a lot of U.S. taxpayer money through Somali “migrant” fraud.

"On top of all that, Somaliland is willing to help bring justice to one of the most infamous and destructive representatives in Congress."

Minnesota elections office subpoenaed in federal probe involving non-citizens on voter rolls | Just The News  "The Minnesota Secretary of State's Office has been served with a federal grand jury subpoena seeking access to certain voter records as part of an investigation into whether non-citizens may have registered or voted illegally, according to sources cited in a report." . . .

#ProtestsSoWhite

Issues & Insights  

"We would bet anyone that had these rallies been for low taxes and less regulation, the media would have been screaming about the lack of diversity."

"We wonder if anyone has conducted a demographic survey of the people who showed up at the “No Kings” protests around the country, because we suspect the results would be an embarrassment.

"We noticed as a rally marched down the main street in Pasadena, California, that the protesters were comprised almost entirely of white people who were predominantly middle-aged or older. (This is a city that is 40% black and Hispanic, according to the Census Bureau.)

"So we looked at videos and pictures from protests in other cities around the country this past Saturday, and noticed the same thing.

"Seas of white faces. And lots of gray hair. Few, if any, blacks or Hispanics. Certainly not a representative sample.

"This is a movement made up of people who pride themselves on “diversity, equity, and inclusion” and champion illegal immigrants and “people of color,” yet from what we could tell, the protestors were less diverse than attendees at the annual CPAC conference.

"We present a small sampling of the evidence [here]." . . .

JUST IN: Hollywood actress Jane Fonda joined forces with Joy Reid motivate voters to join ‘No Kings’ protests.

“You can protest and look cute while doing it.”
pic.twitter.com/fB9YmtaIJO

— Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives (@dom_lucre) March 28, 2026

Isn't Fonda at least a little disturbed by the racism of Joy Reid?

No Kings 3.0 | The American Spectator

These protestors inspired the parodigal children at the Babylon Bee to wit:

Dozens Of Injuries Reported At ‘No Kings’ Rally After Multi-Scooter Pileup | Babylon Bee

. . . "It's old-person Armageddon out here," said emergency physician Lee Bockelman. "There are shattered hips and leaking bladders everywhere. I've never seen anything like that. They don't train you for this kind of mass casualty event."

"Healthcare officials accused rally organizers of negligence, stating that no one had considered the risks of having so many elderly people attempt to march through the streets. "I've never seen this many geriatrics concentrated in such a small area. What were they thinking?" said nurse Julia Mendoza. "There is pee, poo, and busted hips as far as the eye can see. We're getting overwhelmed."

"At publishing time, the Chicago "No Kings" rally was shut down after several injuries were reported in a brutal collision of walkers on tennis balls."

How These Patriots Responded to the Dems' 'No Kings' Protests Was Fantastic

 Matt Vespa  

"This video, though, took a sledgehammer to the whole charade, where this woman noted the many times during the pandemic where we faced censorship and authoritarianism, like the loss of livelihood unless we got jabbed, and where were these people then? " 

"There are many ways to respond to the Left’s ‘No Kings’ protests, which they hold because they can’t do anything except sit in front of CNN and complain all day. The most mentally unwell people took to the streets this weekend. It was the Home of the Merciful Rest by me, where the average age must have been 456. In other areas, it was mostly the elderly, accompanied by young anti-Israel nutjobs waving communist and pro-Hamas flags. 

These people are morons, and Alex Stein, an expert agitator and patriot, did just that with his bullhorn in Dallas, Texas. An Asian man bluntly said these clowns should go to an actual socialist country, but won’t for obvious reasons. One person played Trump’s 2024 victory speech at a rally. That’s how you respond." . . .  Several videos at the site

Watch CNN's Scott Jennings Nuke the Dems' 'No Kings' Nonsense 

" So, yeah, Jennings is right: this is the base of the Democratic Party. There were no working people at these rallies, and the average age appeared to be somewhere between 80 and Methuselah."

. . . " CNN’s Scott Jennings expertly skinned the antics of the Democrats, saying that there were hammer and sickle flags and Hezbollah flags everywhere. The calls for the destruction of America and Israel were also captured on film. It was young psychopaths and old former New Left boomers who were either suffering from brain rot or early dementia because none of their stuff made sense:" . . .

No Kings? What about dictators, tyrants, and commissars? - Eric Utter 

. . . " As others have pointed out, if Trump were a king or tyrant, the “No Kings” protests around the country wouldn’t be allowed to take place. And he wouldn’t have abided by any of the myriad preposterous, unfounded, and unconstitutional findings by a phalanx of federal district court judges who have attempted to neuter him six ways from Sunday.

Trump is more honest and transparent than any president in at least the past forty years, seemingly incapable of not telling us what is on his mind and what he really thinks. He is not a king. And has never wanted to be one. In fact, he, more than any recent president, is fighting for the little guy and the middle class.

The 5 Biggest Controversies That Damaged Bruce Springsteen's Career

 ILoveClassicRock.com 

"Phrases like “Hey little girl, is your daddy home?” have sparked interpretations that the song may be referencing inappropriate or even disturbing themes."

"Bruce Springsteen has long stood as a symbol of American grit, blue-collar pride, and anthemic rock storytelling. With a career stretching across decades, his influence runs deep—woven into protest songs, working-class ballads, and unforgettable live performances. But even legends aren’t immune to public backlash.

"For every chorus of applause, there’s been a moment of controversy that’s challenged Springsteen’s standing with fans and critics alike. While his artistry remains respected, certain decisions and outspoken stances have sparked debate and, at times, disappointment. Whether it was pricing missteps, legal entanglements, or political firestorms, Springsteen hasn’t always struck the right chord with the public.

"This article isn’t about tearing down a music icon—it’s about examining the five major moments that stirred headlines and threatened to overshadow the music. These controversies didn’t just test Springsteen’s career; they tested his relationship with a fiercely loyal fanbase." ...

Republican fans, in particular, were vocal in their disappointment. Many felt betrayed, insisting that music and politics should remain separate. To them, The Boss had crossed a line, using his platform to push a political agenda rather than uniting people through music. This divide only deepened when Springsteen later voiced his support for Kamala Harris, again stirring frustration among conservative fans who had hoped he’d leave politics behind.

Fact Check: Trump did not call Bruce Springsteen ‘overrated, communist singer’ in post | Reuters

  "There is no evidence that President-elect Donald Trump labeled Bruce Springsteen an “overrated, communist singer,” in a post on social media website Truth Social."

No Kings Protest Backed by $3B Network of Activist Groups, Investigation Finds

 Fox News  

"Across the country, similar preparations have been underway among socialist, communist and Marxist activist groups from the Singham network that have openly discussed using the demonstrations to spread what they describe as revolutionary organizing." 

On Friday night, March 27, members of the Party for Socialism and Liberation's Twin Cities chapter packed their car with protest signs outside the Dream Shop at the corner of N. Fremont Avenue and N. 37th Avenue. A network of socialist and communist groups funded by Marxist tech tycoon Neville Roy Singham said they plan to bring a message of "revolution" to Saturday's #NoKings protests. (Derek Shook for Fox News Digital)

"ST. PAUL, Minn. – A network of about 500 groups with an estimated $3 billion in combined annual revenues is behind the coordinated nationwide "No Kings" protest Saturday, including communist groups who are using the day to call for a "revolution," according to a Fox Digital News investigation. 

"According to a copy of the permit for the "flagship" march in St. Paul, Minn., Indivisible, a national well-heeled Democratic political advocacy organization funded by billionaire George Soros, is the lead coordinator for the protest.

"But Fox News Digital has also identified key participation by a network of radical socialist and communist organizations funded by Neville Roy Singham, an American tech tycoon and avowed communist living in China.

"Over nearly a decade, Singham has financed a constellation of activist institutions that promote revolutionary socialist politics and frequently collaborate in protest campaigns, including the People’s Forum in New York, the Party for Socialism and Liberation, the ANSWER Coalition and CodePink, whose co-founder Jodie Evans is married to Singham. These groups work closely with the Freedom Road Socialist Organization.

"They are all sending members to the protests and one group said they plan to bring a message of "revolution" to the protests." . . . More...

Ted Nugent calls out Bruce Springsteen for "supporting communists"

UPDATE: King Trump tolerates another ‘no kings’ march - American Thinker

. . . "I guess that this is about saving the country from a king.  Yes, that terrible King Trump, or the one who cuts your head off and shoots down people marching.

Once again, we are seeing the lack of seriousness of those who oppose President Trump.  Love him or hate him, the man was elected fair and square.  He respects judicial opinions or waits for the courts to reverse the ones that he does not like.  Once in a while, he criticizes some opinions, like the tariff opinion, but he accepts them and moves on.  And he lets people march, and they call him a king!

As Sasha Stone points out, these people are still crazy:" . . .  Silvio Canto, Jr.

Cadbury Now Abandoning 'Easter' for 'This Season'... -

 Cypher News

"Christianity is not shameful. It is not offensive." Kentucky Girl

"Grant here. Easter used to be one of those things brands didn’t have to explain or justify. It’s a classic Christian holiday that was understood, named, and marketed as exactly what it was. But now, in this day in age, where Christianity has become taboo, so have the famous brands like Cadbury, and as a result, they’re abandoning their Christian roots. Let’s break it down.

"Cadbury is basically known in a majority of Western society as the classic chocolate Easter egg. You really can’t say “Cadbury” without immediately thinking about Christianity’s most important holiday. But now Cadbury is going through what seems to be a bit of an identity crisis, and now you walk into a store and see their displays, something fundamental has shifted.

"As shown in this X post, the word “Easter” has now quietly become “This Season.” The chocolate eggs are still there. That hasn’t changed. But they’re clearly watering down the Christianity factor big time." . . .

Fact Check: Cadbury did not remove the word Easter from its holiday range | Reuters   "Photos of Cadbury’s range of chocolate eggs have disproven online claims ​that the British confectioner erased the word ‌Easter from its packaging ahead of the Christian holiday.

"Posts making the false claim of the same three products – captured by Reuters on March 26 - show “Happy Easter” is ​printed on the top of the packaging. ​This angle is not visible in the social media ‌image.

"Cadbury ⁠maker Mondelez International said in an email to Reuters: “Cadbury has used the word Easter in our marketing and communications for over 100 ​years and ​continue to ⁠do so with our new Easter product range. To claim anything ​otherwise is factually incorrect.”

"The confectioner lists 51 ​products, opens new tab ⁠in its designated Easter section on its website" . . .