James O'Keefe at the National Press Club announces an undercover investigation into Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign staff in 2015. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Jane E Kirtley, University of Minnesota An FBI raid on Project Veritas leader James O'Keefe’s home in early November 2021 has sparked an unusual demonstration of support from the very … [Read more...] about Project Veritas and the mainstream media: Strange allies in the fight to protect press freedom
In U.S. Supreme Court case, the past could be the future on abortion
Published by ReutersBy Lawrence Hurley OXFORD, Miss. (Reuters) - Just months before she was set to start law school in the summer of 1973, Barbara Phillips was shocked to learn she was pregnant. Then 24, she wanted an abortion. The U.S. Supreme Court had legalized abortion nationwide months earlier with its landmark Roe v. Wade ruling recognizing a woman's constitutional right … [Read more...] about In U.S. Supreme Court case, the past could be the future on abortion
U.S. to release oil from reserves after OPEC+ rebuffs call for more crude
Published by ReutersBy Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States said on Tuesday it would release 50 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves in a coordinated move with China, India, South Korea, Japan and Britain to cool prices after OPEC+ producers rebuffed calls for more crude. The White House issued the statement after a source in the U.S. administration … [Read more...] about U.S. to release oil from reserves after OPEC+ rebuffs call for more crude
The American Economy Needs More Immigrants
Even prior to the Covid 19 pandemic, American businesses needed more workers. But since the pandemic started, more workers have retired and have decided not to return to work. Not only is there a current need for more workers, but the future also looks bleak with American women not having enough children to replace our population. (This is also a problem for Japan, Europe and … [Read more...] about The American Economy Needs More Immigrants
Anti-Rittenhouse Hysteria
People displaying anti-Rittenhouse hysteria haven't proven that Kyle Rittenhouse intended to kill someone when he went to Kenosha, Wisconsin. At the same time, Rittenhouse is no hero. Sure, the 2nd Amendment says that he has a right to bear arms, but having that right does not mean that one should use it in order to attend an event that isn't taking place in one's own … [Read more...] about Anti-Rittenhouse Hysteria
Hero or vigilante? Rittenhouse verdict reignites polarized U.S. gun debate
Published by ReutersBy Joseph Ax (Reuters) - Kyle Rittenhouse's acquittal on murder charges on Friday opened yet another front in America's longstanding fight over gun rights: Is it acceptable for a teenager to bring an assault-style rifle to a protest? Conservatives hailed Rittenhouse as a hero for exercising his right to self-defense when he fatally shot two demonstrators and … [Read more...] about Hero or vigilante? Rittenhouse verdict reignites polarized U.S. gun debate
Conspiracies about a ‘catastrophic takeover’ by Jews have long been an American problem
An antisemitic cartoon called “The Dream of the Jew Realized,” in The Judge magazine. The Judge magazine 1882 Jonathan D. Sarna, Brandeis University “Jews will not replace us,” demonstrators chanted at the “Unite the Right” rally organized by armed white nationalists in Charlottesville, Virginia, in August 2017, to stop the removal of a statue … [Read more...] about Conspiracies about a ‘catastrophic takeover’ by Jews have long been an American problem
U.S. teen Rittenhouse acquitted of murder, all other charges after divisive trial
Published by ReutersBy Nathan Layne KENOSHA, Wis. (Reuters) -A jury acquitted teenager Kyle Rittenhouse on Friday of murder in the fatal shooting of two men in a trial that highlighted divisions over gun rights and stirred fierce debate about the boundaries of self defense in the United States. The jury found Rittenhouse, 18, not guilty on all charges: two counts of homicide, … [Read more...] about U.S. teen Rittenhouse acquitted of murder, all other charges after divisive trial
SHOWING TOO MUCH SNOUT
“Facilis descensus Averno” (The road to Hell is smooth), The Aeneid, Virgil, 19 BC It appears that the most potent and toxic purveyor of Republican politics is, and has been for over two decades, Fox News. Fox News proudly shows too much snout. But before Fox, there was Rush Limbaugh – a florid peddler of all things porcine. I always wondered whether Limbaugh’s addiction to … [Read more...] about SHOWING TOO MUCH SNOUT
Kevin McCarthy becomes social media punchline for his 9 hour speech
Wow. And I thought high school Algebra class seemed long. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy reminded me of that famous Chinese philospher Ahn Too Long. McCarthy gave a record-breaking 9 hour speech in opposition to the Biden administration's Build Back Better plan, which passed several hours later. He and his talkfest immediately became a punchline on Twitter. Expect … [Read more...] about Kevin McCarthy becomes social media punchline for his 9 hour speech
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Biden’s $1.75 trillion social spending bill passes House despite McCarthy’s talkfest delay
Published by ReutersBy David Morgan, Richard Cowan and Moira Warburton WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion bill to bolster the social safety net and fight climate change secured enough votes to pass the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday, after an overnight speech by the chamber's top Republican delayed the vote. Voting was continuing, but … [Read more...] about Biden’s $1.75 trillion social spending bill passes House despite McCarthy’s talkfest delay
Republican McCarthy delays vote on Biden agenda with nine-hour rant
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - House Democrats postponed to Friday a vote on US President Joe Biden's historic package of social welfare reforms as the leader of the minority Republicans' nine-hour speech drew mockery and frustrated their efforts. Kevin McCarthy was supposed to talk for one minute ahead of a Thursday evening vote in the lower chamber of Congress to advance … [Read more...] about Republican McCarthy delays vote on Biden agenda with nine-hour rant
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Joe Exotic channels the spirit of America’s 19th-century tiger kings
Big cat showmen have long sought to distance themselves from allegations of animal abuse. Universal History Archive/Getty Images Madeline Steiner, University of South Carolina “I am never gonna financially recover from this,” grumbles Joe Exotic, the subject of Netflix’s “Tiger King” documentary series. Joe Exotic, whose real name is Joseph … [Read more...] about Joe Exotic channels the spirit of America’s 19th-century tiger kings
House could vote on ‘Build Back Better’ Thursday -Pelosi
Published by ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. House of Representatives could vote on President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion "Build Back Better" legislation on Thursday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said, as long as some technical details from congressional committees are in hand. House members also were awaiting the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office's final assessment … [Read more...] about House could vote on ‘Build Back Better’ Thursday -Pelosi
U.S. House censures Republican Gosar for posting violent video
Published by ReutersBy Moira Warburton and David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. House of Representatives censured one of its members for the first time in over a decade on Wednesday, rebuking a Republican over an anime video that depicted him killing progressive Democrat Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez and swinging two swords at President Joe Biden. After the 223-207 largely … [Read more...] about U.S. House censures Republican Gosar for posting violent video
More kids in hospital, schools shut as smog smothers Delhi
Published by ReutersBy Sunil Kataria, Neha Arora and Mayank Bhardwaj NEW DELHI (Reuters) - More children are in hospital with breathing problems as pollution levels remain dangerously high in New Delhi, doctors warned on Wednesday, and the government shut five power stations and extended school closures to try to contain the crisis. The city of 20 million was the world's most … [Read more...] about More kids in hospital, schools shut as smog smothers Delhi
TikTok could count over 1.5 billion users in 2022
Published by RelaxnewsIs TikTok on the verge of dethroning Facebook and Instagram? The phenomenal ascent of the Chinese social network continues. According to a study, TikTok could host more than 1.5 billion users in 2022. The forecast testifies to the strength of this app which doesn't seem to be slowing down any time soon. Instagram has Reels, Snapchat has Spotlight and … [Read more...] about TikTok could count over 1.5 billion users in 2022
Centrist America and Extremist Crazies
America’s citizenry is basically moderate and centrist. This has been confirmed over the years by various surveys that give independents, moderates, centrists a plurality no matter how they are labeled. When moderates and centrists in the two established parties that lean to the left or the right are included in the tally, centrists generally achieve a majority. Yet both … [Read more...] about Centrist America and Extremist Crazies