Republican lawmaker loses staff, committee assignment after online racist post
A Republican lawmaker in Michigan lost his committee assignment and staff Monday, days after posting an image of a racist ideology on social media.
House Speaker Joe Tate, a Democrat who is Black, said he will not allow the House to be a forum for “racist, hateful and bigoted speech.”
State Rep. Josh Schriver, who is white, shared a post on X — formerly known as Twitter — that showed a map of the world with Black figures greatly outnumbering white figures, along with the phrase, “The great replacement!”
The conspiracy theory says there’s a plot to diminish the influence of white people.
Schriver, who represents portions of Oakland and Macomb counties, can vote on the House floor. But Tate removed him from a committee and reassigned his staff.
“Representative Schriver has a history of promoting debunked theories and dangerous rhetoric that jeopardizes the safety of Michigan residents and contributes to a hostile and uncomfortable environment for others,” Tate said.
A message seeking comment from Schriver wasn’t immediately returned. He defended his social media post last week.
“I’m opposed to racists, race baiters and victim politics,” Schriver told The Detroit News. “What I find strange is the agenda to demoralize and reduce the white portion of our population.”
Schriver was elected to a two-year term in 2022.
House Speaker Joe Tate, a Democrat who is Black, said he will not allow the House to be a forum for “racist, hateful and bigoted speech.”
State Rep. Josh Schriver, who is white, shared a post on X — formerly known as Twitter — that showed a map of the world with Black figures greatly outnumbering white figures, along with the phrase, “The great replacement!”
The conspiracy theory says there’s a plot to diminish the influence of white people.
Schriver, who represents portions of Oakland and Macomb counties, can vote on the House floor. But Tate removed him from a committee and reassigned his staff.
“Representative Schriver has a history of promoting debunked theories and dangerous rhetoric that jeopardizes the safety of Michigan residents and contributes to a hostile and uncomfortable environment for others,” Tate said.
A message seeking comment from Schriver wasn’t immediately returned. He defended his social media post last week.
“I’m opposed to racists, race baiters and victim politics,” Schriver told The Detroit News. “What I find strange is the agenda to demoralize and reduce the white portion of our population.”
Schriver was elected to a two-year term in 2022.
Society to conduct annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Brunch
The Incorporated Society of Irish American Lawyers (ISIAL) is thrilled to host its 26th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Brunch on Sunday, March 10, from 10 to 11:45 a.m. at Mario’s Restaurant, 4222 Second Avenue in Detroit
Mario’s is set to provide a top-notch brunch menu – complete with drink specials. The event will feature Irish music presented by ISIAL’s very own Cahill & Murphy, as well as snappy commentary from MC Judge Michael Riordan.
A must-see to this year’s entertainment program will be appearances from the Queen of the Detroit United Irish Societies f/k/a Maid of Erin Court, the parade Grand Marshals Norm and Maureen Root, and dignitaries from Ireland.
Tickets must be purchased in advance by Friday, March 8, and are priced at $40 for ISIAL members; $45 for non-members; $15 for children (under 12); $30 for law students. Adult brunches will be $50 at the door without advance reservation. (Reservations are held at the door, no tickets are issued.)To make a reservation, visit the ISIAL website at http://irish-lawyers.org/upcoming-events.
Mario’s is set to provide a top-notch brunch menu – complete with drink specials. The event will feature Irish music presented by ISIAL’s very own Cahill & Murphy, as well as snappy commentary from MC Judge Michael Riordan.
A must-see to this year’s entertainment program will be appearances from the Queen of the Detroit United Irish Societies f/k/a Maid of Erin Court, the parade Grand Marshals Norm and Maureen Root, and dignitaries from Ireland.
Tickets must be purchased in advance by Friday, March 8, and are priced at $40 for ISIAL members; $45 for non-members; $15 for children (under 12); $30 for law students. Adult brunches will be $50 at the door without advance reservation. (Reservations are held at the door, no tickets are issued.)To make a reservation, visit the ISIAL website at http://irish-lawyers.org/upcoming-events.
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