COLUMBUS DAY. Trump statement makes no mention of Native Americans. ‘Trump’s statement referenced Columbus’s Italian heritage and praised the manifold contributions of Italian Americans, including Columbus’s own contribution of the “critical first link in the strong and enduring bond between the United States and Europe.” (It became a federal holiday in 1937 after much lobbying … Continue reading Columbus Day, Dianne Feinstein, FIFA, Matt Bomer, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Sharks, Hello Dolly: HOT LINKS