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America First News
17 Jun 2023
#politics
The Federalist Papers: 'Corrupt and Pathetic': Democrats Attempting to Use 'Redos' to Swipe House Majority
Democrats in the US are looking to use changes to the composition of courts in New York and Wisconsin as a basis for "redistricting redos," in an attempt to regain power following the 2022 midterm elections. Republicans have criticised the move with Nicole Malliotakis of New York calling it "absolutely corrupt and pathetic." Glenn Grothman of Wisconsin also expressed concern over the potential for maps to be changed regularly due to state supreme court results. While some argue that redistricting reform is necessary, others describe such appeal to the courts as a disregard for the principles of constitutional self-government.
Red State: Ending Legalized Robbery: Report Shows How a Nebraska County Is Using Civil Asset Forfeiture to Plunder Drivers
Sheriff's department in Nebraska's Seward County has aggressively employed civil asset forfeiture, making it a major source of revenue for the county, despite a state law banning the practice. Civil asset forfeiture allows officials to seize and keep property that they suspect is connected to criminal activity, even without a criminal conviction or charges. Those caught up in the scheme often have little or no contraband on them, such as one driver who had $18,000 confiscated. As a result, critics argue that it allows law enforcement to target innocent individuals, instead of focussing on drug kingpins, and poses a threat to due process.
The Epoch Times: Supreme Court Forces Racial Quotas on Congressional Apportionment | Facts Matter
The Supreme Court passed a surprising decision on June 8, will now force states to consider race when apportioning Congressional districts, all under the banner of "anti-racism." The Supreme Court officially struck down Alabama's electoral map for congressional districts, ruling it was racially discriminatory.
Breitbart: 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Star Jinkx Monsoon Accuses Conservatives of Using Children as 'Shields': 'What the GOP Is Doing Is Objectively Evil'
Drag queen Jinkx Monsoon, a champion of RuPaul's Drag Race, has accused conservatives of using children as political shields in debates over child grooming and criticised their attempts to protect children from irreversible transgender medical procedures. Monsoon also claimed drag queens and transgenders were being scapegoated by the right, blatantly hypocritical and victims of homophobia. The queen recently joined other Drag Race alumni in criticising anti-grooming laws in states such as Florida, Nebraska, Tennessee, and Texas. Monsoon will be starring in Doctor Who, having won both RuPaul's Drag Race and Drag Race: All-Stars.
#society
Forbes: Reddit May Replace Moderators If They Don’t Open Their Pages, Report Says
Reddit has warned protesting moderators that it will replace or reorder them if they prevent subreddits from reopening. The moderators belong to communities that have been protesting changes to API fees. Reddit insists the changes are necessary to maintain the site, arguing that third-party developer apps are costing it $10m annually. Protesting communities have argued that the changes have not been communicated properly and that they have been given insufficient notice. While around 9,000 subreddits began protesting earlier this week, the number of those participating has since fallen to around 4,500.
The Blaze: Realtor mocked for comparing LGBTQ people fleeing red states to slaves escaping slavery: 'We're calling it ... the rainbow Underground Railroad'
A real estate broker is facing backlash for comparing helping LGBTQ residents escape Republican states to the Underground Railroad. Bob McCranie created a website to help LGBTQ people sell their homes and find safer locations in the US. He said they were calling it “the rainbow Underground Railroad.” McCranie’s comments were denounced as insensitive and inappropriate on social media, with the KFOR-TV article featuring them receiving a ratio of negative comments to likes and retweets. The service reportedly helped 27 groups of people to leave Republican states.
Fox News: Michigan news outlet GM apologizes for memo warning against 'polarizing' Pride Month coverage
WOOD-TV apologizes for memo advising less coverage of LGBTQ+ events during Pride Month, citing "controversial and polarizing" topics in the "conservative" community. Parent company Nexstar disavows memo, citing commitment to diversity and inclusion. Some viewers have voiced their opposition to Pride-related stories. The backlash against Pride events is not limited to media outlets and has impacted funding for libraries and schools in certain areas. Previous controversial decisions by Ottawa County, Michigan board include closing the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Department and refusing to support the county's largest Pride festival. Despite this, an inaugural Pride festival in Grand Haven drew a large crowd.
#culture
Breitbart: Communist Chef 'Salt Bae' Shuts Down Widely Hated NYC Restaurant
Celebrity chef Nusret Gökçe, known as "Salt Bae," has closed his New York restaurant, Salt Bae Burger, following negative reviews and minimal success. Gökçe has faced condemnation for his support of communist regimes, including gifting a shirt with his face on it to Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and serving Vietnamese Communist Party members in London.
#health
The Epoch Times: Flag Day Celebration Commemorates Veterans Suffering From Suicidal Thoughts, Mental Health Struggles
Angel Force USA, a Newport Beach-based nonprofit, hosted an event called “Stop Suisilence” at the Nixon Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, California, to raise awareness on military suicides and to commemorate Vietnam War veterans. The event drew dozens of veterans, the pro tem mayor of Yorba Linda, and former local US Representative Mimi Walters, among others. Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner and Anne Dunsmore, the nonprofit’s founder and president, spoke about the prevalence of veteran suicide in the US and encouraged support efforts for those struggling with mental health issues. The event also served as a tribute to the nearly 60,000 U.S. military members who lost their lives during the Vietnam War.
#crime
The Epoch Times: Orange County Music, Dance Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sexually Assaulting Teen
Sonny Angel Cabugao Boloico, a music and dance instructor, was sentenced to nine years in prison for sexually assaulting a teenage girl in Orange. He pleaded guilty to charges of sexual penetration, lewd acts, and using an underage person for obscene matter. Boloico was recorded surreptitiously taking videos of the victim while she was nude. He worked in after-school programs in different counties since 2012.
The Epoch Times: Crown Casino Lands $20M Fine After Tax Claims and Cover-Ups
Crown has been fined AUD 20m ($13.8m) for avoiding paying its fair share of casino tax and concealing its behaviour. The company wrongly claimed tax deductions for certain promotional activities and covered up its scheme. It paid $61.5m to the state as reimbursement, including unpaid tax and penalty interest, and the $20m fine takes the total penalties imposed on Crown over the past year to $700m. The company has until the end of December to pay the fine and will have to cover the cost of the commission. A further penalty of $450m for breaching anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws is due to be approved in July.
#sports
Forbes: One Year Ahead Of Euro 2024 Pressure On Germany And Flick Is Mounting
Germany has won only four out of their last 15 games, with two recent matches ending in a 3-3 draw against Ukraine and a 1-0 defeat by Poland. Ahead of the Euro 2024 championship, head coach Hansi Flick is feeling the pressure to deliver positive results. Flick has experimented with lineup combinations, fielding 20 different defensive lines in his 23 games. With only one year to go until the championship, Germany needs to focus on building a competitive starting XI and finding a balance between talent and work ethic to ensure success.
#other
Breitbart: Elon Musk Vs. the Record Labels: Twitter Faces $250 Million Lawsuit over Music Copyright Violations
Several music publishers, including Sony and Universal, are suing Twitter for over $250 million for allegedly facilitating and profiting from copyright infringement. The lawsuit accuses Twitter of ignoring copyright violation notices for around 1,700 songs, meaning it is the "largest social media platform that has completely refused to license the millions of songs on its service." The National Music Publishers’ Association is representing the coalition and is seeking $150,000 per violation. The lawsuit names Elon Musk, who bought Twitter in 2022, and his previous comments criticizing the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. The outcome of the lawsuit could have significant consequences for Twitter and the social media industry as a whole.