Thanksgiving

President Obama reminded Americans that the pilgrims were refugees to America once as well, in light of the recent Syrian refugee crisis and the racist backlash coming from many, especially the GOP. “Nearly four centuries after the Mayflower set sail, the world is still full of pilgrims – men and women who want nothing more …

Staples has become the first retailer this year to state that it will stay closed on Thanksgiving day. “We want our customers and associates to enjoy Thanksgiving their own way,” said Demos Parneros, Staples’ president, North American stores and online, in a statement. The store will stay shut until Friday at 6 a.m. The website, …