You Oughta Know - Flynn

Flynn is the current news, but the administration is not done with the fallout. Also, an awesome woman of the day.

Flynn

There is too much to cover to summarize the Flynn debacle in a few words (or a few paragraphs), but I wanted to link to some of the resources in chronological order I have come across to explain the crumbling of the current administration. (And make no mistake, this situation is a big deal and could amount to treason charges for Flynn and impeachment inquiries.)

February 9: Flynn discussed sanctions with Russia, denied it - The Washington Post
February 10: CIA Freezes Out Top Flynn Aide - Politico
February 13: Flynn resigns - The Hill
February 13: Flynn resigns - Politico
February 13: Upheaval inside the White House - The Washington Post
February 14: Trump Campaign and Russian Intelligence - The New York Times
February 14: Russia Violates Missile Treaty - The New York Times
February 14: Dan Rather on Flynn - The Hill
February 14: Flynn’s Tenure Historically Brief - Roll Call
February 14: Flynn’s swift downfall - The Washington Post
February 14: Flynn’s ouster leads to deeper questions - LA Times
February 14: First Month Leaves Washington Reeling - The New York Times
February 15: Flynn Security Clearance Suspended - The Hill
February 15: Flynn investigation ‘highly likely’ - CNN
February 15: Flynn departs, leaving mysteries behind - Politico
February 15: [The President] Versus The World - The New Yorker 16

One Video

If you watch one video today, make it this powerful message from angry veterans to the president, which aired during a recent episode of SNL.

Awesome Woman of the Day

“In 1947, Dr. Marie M. Daly earned a Ph.D. in chemistry making her the first African-American woman in the United States to do so.” -NAACP, @NAACP - Twitter

Some fun facts about Dr. Daly:

She received her doctorate from Columbia University.
She studied the chemistry of the digestive system and found connections between nutrition and overall health.
Her most significant work dealt with cholesterol levels and heart health.

And resources:

Awesome!