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15 Jun 2023
#illegals
Daily Wire: Abbott Targets Another Self-Described ‘Sanctuary City’ With Bused Illegal Immigrants: Los Angeles
Republican Governor Greg Abbott sent roughly 40 illegal immigrants to Los Angeles’ downtown Union Station, as part of his policy to transport illegal immigrants to areas calling themselves sanctuary cities. Abbott defended his policy, noting that Texas’ small border towns remain overwhelmed and overrun by the thousands of people illegally crossing into Texas from Mexico due to President Biden’s refusal to secure the border. Mayor Karen Bass condemned the move from Abbott and accused him of using human beings as pawns in his cheap political games. The cities previously sent illegal immigrants to Washington, D.C., New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Denver, all of which consider themselves “sanctuary cities.”
#politics
American Thinker: The Democrat party has a big Kamala problem
Kamala Harris is a joke and not a viable replacement for Biden, as she has failed at every task delegated to her. EMILY's List is investing tens of millions to defend and prop her up during the 2024 election, but it almost doesn't matter if Joe Biden bows out of his reelection feint until as late as possible. The effort is to keep her as the veep nominee in 2024, but blocking a black, female officeholder from the normal path for vice presidents to succeed their boss as the party’s nominee is going to have repercussions for the Democrats. Only another black female, such as Michelle Obama or, even Oprah Winfrey, could neutralize the situation.
The Economist: North Carolina may be the hottest political battleground of 2024
North Carolina is becoming a political battleground, drawing attention from both Democrats and Republicans, with changing demography and a series of recent political manoeuvres. With the governor’s seat up for grabs in 2024, Republicans are hoping to entrench their control over the state legislature, although Democrats could draw a plausible path to victory without the state’s 16 electoral votes. The Republican party has taken control of legislative races in North Carolina and the state supreme court, and has begun stripping the governor of some powers. Democratic lawmakers, on the other hand, have been working to motivate their voters even in overwhelmingly Republican areas, with a focus on public education and healthcare, and a vow to address campaign finance reform.
Daily Wire: Alleged Ukraine Bribes Stoke ‘Fear’ That Biden Is ‘Compromised’
Allegations of corruption involving President Joe Biden and his son Hunter have resurfaced as Congress battles with the FBI to uncover more information on the matter. House Oversight Chairman James Comer has fought to obtain a June 2020 FBI FD-1023 file detailing claims of bribery to secure favourable actions from Joe Biden when he was vice president. According to GOP members of the oversight panel, the allegations concern how an executive for Burisma Holdings, a Ukrainian gas company that employed Hunter Biden on its board for several years, angled to bribe away an anti-corruption investigation into the company.
After viewing a copy of the document, Comer and other Republican lawmakers on the oversight panel offered more details about the informant’s claims to the public, making it clear that the matter pertained to Ukraine. The FBI had resisted the release of FD-1023 information, however, Comer successfully managed to get the FBI to show redacted versions of the file to himself and other members of his committee.
The Right Scoop: WATCH: Joe Biden goes off script and spouts absolute NONSENSE
Joe Biden goes off script and speaks nonsense at the League of Conservation Voters Annual Capital Dinner in Washington, D.C. He claims to have plans to build a railroad from the Pacific all the way across the Indian Ocean and one of the world's largest solar plants in Angola. This is utter nonsense and raises questions about Biden's coherence and ability to speak without a prepared script.
Fox News: DeSantis dares Newsom to challenge Biden in 2024 White House race: 'Stop pussyfooting'
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis invites California Governor Gavin Newsom to enter the 2024 presidential election, daring him to “stop pussyfooting around” and challenge Joe Biden. During a press conference, DeSantis pokes fun at Newsom's "fixation" on Florida and mentions the massive exodus from California due to mismanagement. DeSantis is one of the front-runners in the GOP presidential primary race. A Quinnipiac University poll released in March found that 70% of California voters, including a majority of Democrats, do not think their governor should make a bid for the White House next fall, with only 22% hoping Newsom gets into the race.
The Epoch Times: IN-DEPTH: New Colorado Law Set to Take Away Taxpayer Rights, Voters to Decide
Colorado residents are seeing a historic jump in their residential property taxes, following the repeal of the Gallagher Amendment last November. County assessors have warned residents of an expected jump between 30% to 70% in 2024. In response, Democratic Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 303 into law on May 25, which would temporarily reduce property taxes by 0.035% for the first year, 0.1% for the second year, and 0.45% from 2025 through 2032. Before it can go into effect, voters must approve the measure at the ballot box in November. If passed, Proposition HH would increase the amount of money the state can keep by $166.6 million in the budget year 2023-2024, $358.6 million in 2024-2025, with significant amounts from 2025 on. The tax reduction would expire in 2033.
Republicans say the bill is another “bait and switch,” as SB303 would require voters to give up their TABOR refunds indefinitely in exchange for a small decrease over a small amount of time in property taxes. SB303 could be the final death knell to TABOR, which Republicans and many Colorado residents have said should stay as it restricts the growth of government in Colorado and keeps taxes low. TABOR requires that anything collected in taxes over a certain limit be refunded to Colorado taxpayers. If the government wants to increase that cap, it must get voter approval. Prop HH contains five different subjects and restricts the ability of the state legislature to cap property taxes on their own. Advance Colorado has filed an appeal, alleging the language on the ballot violates the “single-subject” and “clear-title” requirements.
The New American: Fighting Woke - The New American
Chris Rufo exposes leftist indoctrination in government and academia, using leaked documents to reveal anti-white racism pushed by Diversity, Equity and Inclusion officials as part of critical race theory. Rufo is accused of making things up, but he posts original sources to back up his claims. Florida Governor DeSantis has banned DEI programs and claims of systemic racism in public universities, which FIRE calls unconstitutional. Florida also forbids teachers from teaching the 1619 Project, but school choice allows parents to choose their preferred curriculum.
National Review: The Corner: And the Grift Goes on (Everlasting)
Conservative legal minds Andrew McCarthy and Ed Whelan criticize Michael Bekesha, who defended Donald Trump's indictment claiming his behavior was covered by the Presidential Records Act, which excludes records after a president's term. Trump cited Bekesha's claim in a speech following his indictment. He deferred to Fitton's advice to not seek an arrangement with the Justice Department, a move that exposes himself to legal jeopardy. Tom Fitton's advocacy has only served his organization. The grift on conservative voters continues.
#society
American Thinker: Reporter expresses concern over men in women’s sports, KJP calls it a ‘dangerous’ attack on ‘transgender kids’
White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre twisted a legitimate question about transgender sports participation into "dangerous" rhetoric against vulnerable children during a press briefing. EWTN reporter Owen Jensen's inquiry about what Joe Biden might say to parents of girls who have to compete against boys in high school sports was denounced by Jean-Pierre. This illustrates gaslighting, a tactic used to manipulate others into doubting their perceptions, experiences, or understanding of events. The real danger is pitting mature boys against mature girls in physical activities.
The American Mind: Victimhood and Vanity
The growth of Pride Month is both unlikely and inevitable. Pride was once viewed as a danger, with the caution of "pride comes before a fall." Today, moral judgments of pride depend on what a person claims to be proud of. Gay pride is good, but expressions of straight or white pride are forbidden in polite society. National pride for Americans is toxic, but celebrated for those from Mexico or Honduras who illegally cross the border. LGBT pride is dubious as it consists of pride for a random birth accident. The true locus of the LGBT pride is in what they have: a cultural inheritance from the past, which centers on historical victimhood and suffering.
#war
Fox News: Russian soldier seen surrendering to Ukrainian drone speaks out for first time
Russian soldier surrenders to Ukrainian forces via a drone camera. Ruslan Anitin, a draftee who lived a middle-class life, was called to his local draft office and deployed to the trenches where he was injured with two fellow Russian soldiers. They were stranded, under constant observation by Ukrainian drones and, without help from their command, Anitin made a last ditch effort to reason with the Ukrainian artillery via the camera on a drone observing him. He was imprisoned by the Ukrainian military and has willingly refrained from contacting his family since escaping the battlefield.
#foreignaffairs
National Review: When the Scandal of the Century Has No Consequences
Investigative reports suggest that the Chinese military may have conducted "covert projects of dangerous experiments" at the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) since 2017. According to leaked Chinese communications intercepted by US investigators, it is likely to have been a direct predicate for the global outbreak of Covid-19. The researchers were reportedly engaged in gain-of-function experiments, which genetically altered pathogens to increase the risks associated with infection in an effort to better understand how to mitigate those risks. This revelation, if true, suggests that the pandemic would have been avoidable and could have potentially been prevented if the Chinese Communist Party had not covered it up.
The Epoch Times: Ex-AIIB Comms Chief Says Was Advised to Flee China After Fiery Resignation
Canadian senior employee of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Bob Pickard, has claimed he was advised to leave China due to alleged Communist Party influence. After publicly resigning with a social media post on 17 August, Pickard stated that he believes his departure was necessary after interference prevented transparent communication. Hours after news of his resignation, Ottawa announced it was freezing ties with the AIIB whilst it carried out an investigation. Despite saying that the AIIB is an “apolitical” lender, the bank was established by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2016 as a Chinese alternative to other western-led multilateral lending institutions.
The Economist: How the Pentagon thinks about America’s strategy in the Pacific
American strategists are considering how to prevent a war with China and whether to hold the "first island chain" or draw the line at the "second chain." The answer is to strengthen both chains, creating an ever-thickening lattice on China's periphery. American-led war-games are becoming bigger and more sophisticated, and diplomatic efforts are underway to strengthen ties with Japan, South Korea, Australia, the Philippines, and India. The looser system of America's allies and friends in the "Indo-Pacific" has no mutual-defense commitments akin to NATO's Article 5, under which an attack on one is an attack on all, nor integrated multinational commands.
#economy
Forbes: Ticketmaster Will Promise No More ‘Junk Fees’ At Biden Event
Live Nation’s Ticketmaster is set to declare at the White House that it will stop hiding “junk fees” from customers by displaying all-in prices for venues it owns and will offer the option of all-in pricing at other venues. The move comes after the poor handling of ticket sales to Taylor Swift's "Eras” Tour, which led to high fees, the cancellation of a public sale, and tickets listed for resale for as much as $92,000. SeatGeek and AirBnB are also set to announce transparency tools and new pricing models, respectively. An antitrust investigation into Live Nation is presently being conducted by the Department of Justice.
The Epoch Times: Doug Ford Announces Contract in $730 Million GO Train Service Expansion
Ontario has awarded a $730 million contract to Bowmanville Construction Partners for advanced infrastructure planning in the expansion of GO Transit service into the Durham Region. The expansion will extend the Lakeshore GO Train line 20 km further east and add four new stations in the Durham Region, connecting daily commuters with downtown Toronto and other areas of the GTA.
The New American: EU Expected to Sanction Chinese Companies With Ties to Russia - The New American
The European Union is reportedly gearing up to sanction eight Chinese companies allegedly linked to Russian actions in Ukraine by reselling European technology used by Russian forces. The EU is expected to unveil the sanctions package before European foreign ministers convene on June 26, despite Beijing’s caution that the sanctions were unnecessary and would incite retaliation. Some European officials argued that China is crucial for economic prosperity and that America is pushing Europe too quickly to sever ties with Beijing. However, the Netherlands’ trade minister, Liesje Schreinemacher, urged EU nations to have the ultimate say on security matters and defended increased scrutiny of Chinese investments.
PJ Media: Report: At Least 10 Percent of All COVID Relief Funds Were Stolen or Wasted
Incompetence, laziness, and stupidity at every level of government caused more than $4T in COVID-19 relief funds to be stolen or wasted, with at least one in ten dollars affected. The Small Business Administration decision not to cross-check Paycheck Protection Program loan applications against the “Do Not Pay” list led to fraudulent loans being given out, and the overall total of waste and fraud is likely even higher.
#religion
Fox News: Nick Cannon believes God told him he would be ‘father of many,’ claims he has ‘visions’
Nick Cannon believes his decision to have 12 children with six women is god's plan for him. Cannon has said he's had unclear visions from God, which he believes are his destiny to have a "bountiful brood" and "Great lineage," that will influence the world positively. Although he admits that his eight under three wasn't planned, Cannon believes that God decided when it was time for him to have children and is open to more. Cannon aims to be effective in his children's lives, creating a legacy that goes beyond just having children.
#history
PJ Media: Today in History: Christian Spain Pulverizes Its ‘Enemies, Visible and Invisible’
In 1094, the warlord Roderick Díaz, also known as "the Cid," conquered Valencia from Muslim control after months of siege and starvation. The Almoravids, a North African group committed to jihadist teaching, had started pouring into Spain to aid their Spanish counterparts, the Moors, against the Christian attempt to liberate Spain from Islam. The conquest of Valencia was seen as a barrier protecting Spain and the whole of Western Europe from the Muslim peril. The Cid saw his struggle against the Muslims as an existential war and was a committed Christian and propagator of Christianity.
#health
The Epoch Times: Nevada's GOP Governor Signs Bill Requiring Health Insurance to Cover Transgender Surgery
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo signed a bill that requires health insurance companies to cover transgender surgeries, defying national Republican trends. Lombardo has also signed bills requiring cultural competency training for officers dealing with gender-nonconforming inmates. Six state legislatures with Democrat majorities have also passed bills favoring transgender medical procedures and policies, with many others opposing it. Republican lawmakers are investigating the Department of Health and Human Services’ advocacy for transgender treatments for children, demanding evidence of evidence-based procedures that are not ideologically motivated. Transgender advocacy organizations criticize the medical establishment's standards on treating individuals with gender-related distress.
The Epoch Times: Study Finds Significant Rise in Use of Non-LSD Hallucinogens Among Young American Adults
Non-LSD hallucinogen use among young adults aged 19-30 rose dramatically from 2018 to 2021, according to a study from the University of Michigan and Columbia University. Psylocibin, PCP, and others doubled from 3.4% to 6.6% during the period, while LSD use remained relatively steady. Males were more likely to use non-LSD hallucinogens, while black people were less likely to use them than their white counterparts. Researchers found the increase in use “raises possible public health concerns.” While some may use hallucinogens therapeutically, approved therapeutic use under trained heath professionals remains “uncommon in the US.”
The Epoch Times: Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, Brain Fog? Here’s What We Know About Phytoestrogens for Menopausal Symptoms
Complementary or alternative therapies are gaining popularity among the one-third of Australian women who seek non-medicinal treatments for menopause. Phytoestrogens, found in many plants, are a particular favourite for helping manage such symptoms as hot flushes and vaginal dryness; the theory being that consuming the plant compounds, which have a similar structure to oestrogen, can make up for declining hormone levels. However, despite anecdotal evidence, the benefits of phytoestrogens and other plants and supplements for easing the symptoms of menopause are largely unproven, with clinical tests producing mixed results. Australians are spending large amounts of money on unverified treatments for menopausal symptoms.
Forbes: Google Earned Over $10 Million From Misleading Anti-Abortion Ads, Group Claims
Google made over $10 million in two years by allowing anti-abortion groups to run ads for “Crisis Pregnancy Centers,” which are fake clinics that shame and dissuade people from getting abortions, according to a report by the Center for Countering Digital Hate. The report also found that fake clinic ad spending on Google was four times higher than spending on ads calling for more restrictions on abortion, and that 40% of these fake clinics’ websites promoted unproven treatments for “abortion pill reversal.” The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists does not recommend or support these treatments.
Google’s policies for ads related to abortion require certification for posting ads based on queries related to getting an abortion in the US, UK, and Ireland. The certification process determines whether entities provide or do not provide abortions. The study does not say whether fake clinics have bypassed the certification system. Facebook’s rules on abortion ads also came under scrutiny last year, as The Markup reported that misleading ads about “abortion pill reversal” were allowed despite Facebook removing user posts on abortion pills.
The Epoch Times: Government Rejects MPs’ Call for Complete Decriminalisation of Abortion
The UK government has rejected calls by pro-choice MPs for a law change on abortion. It follows the sentencing of a woman, Carla Foster, for using illegally obtained abortion pills to kill her unborn baby at eight months pregnant. The MPs had called for a change in the 24-week limit on abortions and for decriminalisation. The government, however, insisted that the existing laws will remain in place. In response, abortion providers and pro-choice campaigners criticised the current law as “out-of-date”.
#crime
Daily Wire: ‘Dances With Wolves’ Actor Charged With Nine More Crimes, Including Sexual Exploitation
Arrest warrants for "Dances With Wolves" actor Nathan Chasing Horse have been issued by Canadian authorities, with additional charges including sexual exploitation, sexual assault, sexual interference with a minor, and removal of a child from Canada. Chasing Horse is already in jail in Las Vegas, Nevada, on 18 felony charges, including sexual assault of a minor, child abuse, and kidnapping. Allegations suggest Chasing Horse ran a sex cult called The Circle and abused underage Native American girls, using his position as a "medicine man" to provoke trust.
The Blaze: Harvard Medical School morgue manager and 6 others accused of stealing and selling human remains — including bodies of stillborn infants
Former morgue manager at Harvard Medical School and six others have been arrested for stealing human remains from mortuaries and selling them online. Among the stolen bodies were two stillborn infants. The accused face a maximum penalty of 15 years' imprisonment. They were accused of stealing human remains from Harvard Medical School and an Arkansas mortuary.
#sports
Fox News: Irish soccer club grants player’s release to participate in popular dating show ‘Love Island’
Shelbourne FC goalkeeper, Scott van der Sluis, has been granted a release from his contract to participate in the British dating game show "Love Island". Van der Sluis signed with the team in June 2022 and renewed his contract for the 2023 season before leaving for the show. Head coach Damien Duff jokingly expressed his disappointment, wishing the player well for his "new and exciting opportunity".
Fox News: NBA champ says Zion Williamson drama with ex-porn star 'normal,' dishes on alleged schemes from women
Retired NBA champion Andrew Bogut has spoken out about the controversy surrounding New Orleans Pelicans player Zion Williamson and former adult actress Moriah Mills, saying that this type of thing is common in the league. Bogut explained that relationships outside of the players' personal lives are common throughout the NBA, with some players paying women to be a "side piece." He added that it's important for players to be smart and avoid these situations, as they can lead to public scandal.
Fox News: WNBA legend Sue Bird heaps praise on former Storm teammate Jewell Loyd
WNBA player Sue Bird praises Seattle Storm's Jewell Loyd as the new face of the franchise after Bird's retirement and Breanna Stewart's free-agent signing with the New York Liberty. Bird highlighted Loyd's growth as a player and leader on and off the court. As part of a rebuild, Loyd is taking on more responsibility as a leader and setting an example of hard work and dedication for the new team, and her leadership abilities have been growing. Although Loyd is averaging nearly 25 points per game now, her real leadership test is learning how to use her voice when necessary alongside the other veterans on the team.
#outdoors
Fox News: New York man pushes fiancée to safety before drowning in kayaking incident two days after engagement: family
Travis Valenti drowned in Lake Crescent at Olympic National Park after his kayak sank. His fiancée paddled over to save him, but her kayak overturned, leaving her struggling in the water. Valenti pushed her to safety before he disappeared, and rescuers still have not found him. The water was frigid, making it difficult to move. Valenti was on a trip with his fiancée when he died.
#technology
Forbes: Google Warns Employees About Chatbots—Including Its Own Bard—Out Of Privacy Concerns, Report Says
Alphabet warns its employees not to input confidential data into chatbots like Bard due to risks of leaks. Reuters reports that Google cautioned its engineers against using the same computer code that chatbots produce directly, as AI can duplicate the data absorbed during training. Leaks from AI technology could hurt Bard’s competitiveness, though earlier this week, Google delayed the chatbot’s launch in the EU due to privacy concerns. Other firms, such as Apple, Samsung, and JPMorgan Chase, have also banned some employees from using AI tools due to fears over sensitive data security.
#other
Newsbusters: CNN Zuckerbots Are Reportedly ‘Eager to...Work,’ Buoyed by ‘Optimism’ They Axed Licht
CNN employees are reportedly relieved over the firing of Chris Licht and his replacement with a triumvirate of longtime CNN executives. The new executives are seen as a bridge back to the era of former leader Jeff Zucker, who is revered by CNN veterans. Despite a desire to return to how they behaved during the Trump presidency, the network has not shown any signs of wanting to change for the better.