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America First News
28 Jun 2023
#politics
Red State: Dr. Jay Bhattacharya Has Questions After YouTube Pulls Another RFK Jr. Video
The Twitter Files reveal collusion between the government and Big Tech to suppress speech critical of Democrats and Dr. Fauci. RFK Jr. claims Big Tech is trying to shut down opponents of Joe Biden, including himself, as the 2024 presidential campaign season heats up. YouTube has pulled multiple videos of RFK Jr.'s interviews, raising concerns about interference in elections. Dr. Bhattacharya questions if YouTube is acting at the behest of the Biden censorship industrial complex and supports RFK Jr.'s free speech rights. Government-tech collusion pushes more people towards those being shut down. ( )
PJ Media: Francis Who?
A poll has been released to determine the 2024 Republican presidential nominee. Names in the running include Doug Burgum and Mayor Francis Suarez of Miami. While Suarez has the potential to appeal to Hispanic voters, he will struggle with fundraising and recognition, especially with competition from Trump and DeSantis. Concerns have also been raised over his lack of knowledge on international issues, such as the Uyghur genocide in China. Nonetheless, the wide field of Republican candidates allows for a range of ideas and viewpoints.
Red State: Trump Reacts to Leaked Audio: 'All I Know Is I Did Nothing Wrong'
Former President Donald Trump denies any wrongdoing in leaked audio allegedly tied to Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into his mishandling of classified documents. Trump claims the tapes show nothing wrong, and that he was only discussing newspaper articles and clean copies of certain documents. The former president compared this case to the Russia investigation and the Ukraine impeachment trials, calling it all a hoax.
#society
Forbes: Two Sustainable Brands Riding The Trendy Wave Of Tinned Seafood
Tinned seafood sales are on the rise, with companies like Fishwife Seafood Co. and Scout leading the way in sustainable practices and MSC certification. The Cantabrian anchovy fishery in Spain is an example of how sustainable fishing practices can revive depleted fish populations, and now certified MSC Cantabrian anchovies are available in tins from Fishwife. Scout, a Canadian tinned seafood brand founded by chef Charlotte Langley, also prioritizes sustainability and transparency in its supply chain, offering gourmet products like smoked pink salmon and rainbow trout with dill.
The Epoch Times: Bruce Pardy: The Four Doctrines of the Apocalypse: Critical Theory and Our Compromised Institutions
Critical Theory, Postmodernism, Social Justice, and Critical Race Theory are the four academic doctrines moving the West away from Enlightenment values such as reason, individual liberty, and free speech. These doctrines promote identity politics, elitism, and centralized control and have become the intellectual foundation for the ascendant ideology of woke progressivism. Despite being less theories and more programs, generations of university graduates now populate the workplace, firmly believing in their premises. The most serious threat to the West is not China or Russia but cultural self-hate (, ).
Critical Theory, born out of scholars at the Institute for Social Research at the University of Frankfurt, has infiltrated almost every field in the arts and social sciences, and is now extending into science, technology, engineering, and medical faculties. In the universities themselves, job offers and research grants are reserved for those who share Critical Theory’s views, stifling open inquiry and narrowing the range of acceptable thought. The prevailing worldview of woke progressivism decimates free speech and promotes double standards of conduct. All movements from the left are granted tolerance, while movements from the right are to be suppressed. In the end, the ideology of woke progressivism is less interested in the principle of free speech than in promoting its own values (, ).
The Epoch Times: Political Litmus Test at Fidelity Charitable? Analysis
Florida passes law to prevent banks denying services based on political opinions or religious beliefs. Affects all financial institutions from July 1. Florida AG accused Fidelity Charitable of refusing some donations to religious or conservative groups.
The American Mind: Rebellion, Not Retreat
Maier believes we are at the end of an era and that the future is uncertain. Institutions have failed and will continue failing, so our job is to build new structures where human life can be lived decently. Benda's "Parallel Polis" is the answer. Built on sovereignty, solidarity, and subsidiarity, it aims to build new small-scale civil society institutions that supplement the beneficial functions missing in current structures and work toward the growth and renewal of civic and political culture. These parallel structures cannot be retreated from, and alongside existing institutions, will create bonds of responsibility and fellow-feeling while restraining the reach of corrupt states.
#foreignaffairs
The Epoch Times: Israel's Netanyahu to Visit China
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that he has received an invitation to visit China, marking his fourth visit to the country but prompting questions about when he will receive an invitation from President Joe Biden to visit Washington. Netanyahu emphasized that the security and intelligence cooperation between the US and Israel is at an all-time high. The invitation has not yet been confirmed by Beijing.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has refused to give the nod to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s proposal to set up crisis communication mechanisms to reduce conflict risk, highlighting the continuing tension between China and the US. Among the US priorities during discussions were bilateral exchanges on the military level, but China has not yet agreed to move forward with that. Meanwhile, China has deepened its involvement in the Middle East with a strategic partnership with Palestine and an offer to assist in peace talks with Israel.
#economy
Breitbart: BofA CEO on Bidenomics: Stimulus Caused Inflation, We'll Have Stagflation -- Inflation Will Last Until 2025
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan predicts a mild recession beginning in the first part of 2024 due to the fight against inflation after pandemic stimulus. Inflation needs to be brought down to the Fed's target rate, a process that will take until 2025, causing a collision course. Aspects of a slowdown are showing, which is both good and bad. There will be two quarters of negative GDP growth, and unemployment levels will rise to high 4s. Moynihan projects that it will take all of this year, all of next year, and into 2025 to get inflation in line with long-term targets.
The Epoch Times: ANALYSIS: As Canada's Population Hits 40 Million, Economists Warn of Strain on Housing Market, Health System
Canada's population has reached 40 million, with a record 1.06 million newcomers in 2022, according to Statistics Canada. Economists and housing experts are warning that accelerating immigration numbers could strain the country's housing market and health-care system, with concerns over inadequate planning leading to pressure on infrastructure, rental affordability, and housing shortfalls. While high immigration levels benefit the economy, such strains could be offset by adequate certification processes and bringing in skilled workers. However, the immigration numbers have put stress on many cities' housing markets, something all levels of government need to work on together to remedy.
#military
The Epoch Times: House Subcommittee Seeks Answers From Veterans Affairs on $7.5 Billion IT Project
The VA's iFAMS program aims to replace outdated financial and acquisition systems, with the VA estimating it will cost up to $7.5bn to complete. The project began in 2016 and is said to have successfully replaced outdated systems in various areas of the department, however, it has faced several delays. At a recent House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization hearing, committee members focused on FMBT's progress, with concerns raised about the cost and efficiency of current systems, including fraud and waste. Various VA officials spoke about the progress of the iFAMS program, with some suggesting that IT modernization was essential.
#culture
Flag And Cross: Pro-Mulvaney Transgender Actor Cast for Major Role in Iconic Disney Franchise
Disney has cast its "first openly transgender" actor, British actor Abigail Thorn, in the upcoming "Star Wars" streaming series "The Acolyte." Thorn came out as trans two years ago and has been involved in trans activism. "The Acolyte" will also feature "non-binary" actor Amanda Steinberg. Thorn's casting is part of Disney's continued commitment to featuring agenda-driven content in its films, especially those meant to appeal to young people. The entertainment giant lost nearly a billion dollars with its last eight box office bombs.
The Federalist Papers: Pro-Mulvaney Transgender Actor Cast for Major Role in Iconic Disney Franchise
Disney has reportedly cast Abigail Thorn, an openly transgender actor, for a non-minor role in its Star Wars streaming series, "The Acolyte." Thorn came out as trans only two years ago and is known for their YouTube channel called "Philosophy Tube." The Direct also reported that non-binary actor Amanda Steinberg will appear in the series. While the casting is seen as a stride for transgender representation, Disney continues to receive criticism for pushing extreme, left-wing, woke politics into all its products.
The Epoch Times: Famous Directors Try to Save Classic Movie Channel From Modern Revisions
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is considering a revamp of Turner Classic Movies (TCM) after recent layoffs at the channel. David Zaslav, CEO of WBD, has reportedly held discussions with directors Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg and Paul Thomas Anderson to restructure the classic film channel. All three are advocates of film preservation and the importance of linking film lovers with the history of movie-making. The trio issued a statement after the meeting, pledging to work with Zaslav to ensure the continuation of the "cultural touchstone" that is TCM.
TCM, which has in the past been accused of censoring films from its library, has suffered layoffs under WBD, prompting speculation about its future. However, Scorsese, Spielberg and Anderson are said to be committed to ensuring that TCM's programming remains untouched and protected. Launched 29 years ago, TCM offers viewers unequaled motion pictures from Hollywood's Golden era, with films shown unedited, uncut, and commercial-free. However, the channel's "woke" bent began during the summer of 2020 when the Black Lives Matter protests broke out, and there have been prologues made by TCM explaining to viewers how they might interpret some films.
#health
Breitbart: Georgetown Names Dr. Anthony Fauci 'Distinguished' Professor
Dr. Anthony Fauci joins Georgetown Univ as distinguished professor; joint appointments in the medical school's Divisions of Infectious Diseases and in the McCourt School of Public Policy. Fauci to engage with students, participate in education, and serve as a visionary global health leader. FOIA requests reveal USAID granted $41 million to a Chinese researcher conducting risky gain-of-function research on coronaviruses. Fauci served as director for USAID for 38 years.
#education
The Blaze: Forbes offers sympathetic portrayal of man with $177K in student loan debt for an anthropology degree, and both get roasted online
Father of 4 owes $177K for anthropology degree from PSU, only earns meager income as a professor. Forbes article on student loans draws criticism.
#crime
The American Spectator: Did a Mentally Challenged Teenager Just Become the Victim of an FBI Entrapment Scheme?
The Department of Justice waited two years to arrest alleged terrorist Mateo Ventura when he turned 18, despite continuous contact with the FBI. On the day of his federal district court hearing, Ventura rocked back and forth and stared at the floor. A federal judge recommended mental health treatment. Ventura had allegedly communicated with an FBI informant, whom he believed to be a member of ISIS. The DOJ claimed that Ventura was withholding information from them. He was arraigned on the charge of “knowingly concealing the source of material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization.”
The FBI often uses entrapment schemes to capture those who have a propensity for terrorism. Ventura was hesitant about the reselling scheme, which he was encouraged by an undercover agent to participate in. It is unclear whether Ventura would have continued with the scheme without the FBI agent's involvement. Informants often choose targets based on their religious or political beliefs, or because they are particularly vulnerable, according to a Columbia Law School investigation of human rights abuses in US terrorism prosecutions. The FBI used Ventura for a job well done of catching a domestic terrorist who believed he was in contact with ISIS, while they created a terrorist. National Review suggests that the FBI create protocols to explain why they begin their investigation, that their staff refrain from implying in public that their investigations are complete and subject is guilty, and if an investigation is closed, the closure of a case is publicly announced.
#sports
Fox News: Mets star shows support for Buck Showalter amid struggles, shuts down notion that he's lost clubhouse
Despite their disappointing season, New York Mets star shortstop Francisco Lindor defends manager Buck Showalter, saying he has not lost the team and is still holding on to the clubhouse. Showalter, who joined the Mets before the 2022 season, has been facing criticism from fans as the team has struggled this season. Nevertheless, Lindor says that Showalter is one of the best managers in the league, and he's the perfect guy to go through what the team is going through right now. General manager Billy Eppler also voiced his support, saying Showalter's job is safe.
The Epoch Times: Connor McDavid Wins Third Hart Trophy After 153-Point Season
Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid won the Hart Trophy and the Ted Lindsay Award at the NHL awards ceremony in Nashville. McDavid is now a nine-time MVP in NHL history and a four-time winner for the Ted Lindsay Award. Another notable winner was Linus Ullmark from the Boston Bruins, who won the Vezina Trophy as the league's top goaltender. Meanwhile, Erik Karlsson of the San Jose Sharks bagged the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the top defenseman, and Seattle Kraken forward Matty Beniers won the Calder Memorial Trophy for the rookie of the year.
Forbes: Women’s Tennis Promises Equal Prize Money As Men’s Tennis By 2033
The Women's Tennis Association plans to work towards equal prize money, with the same amount awarded to female and male players at WTA-ATP 1000 and 500 tournaments by 2027, and at events with separate locations by 2033. Female payouts will gradually increase to make the changes sustainable for players and tournaments, according to the WTA. Although the US Open has provided equal payout since 1973, many major tournaments continue to award different amounts to male and female players, including the National Bank Open and Western & Southern Open.
Fox News: Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett dead after drowning in Florida: report
Former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett has died at 35 after drowning in Florida. Mallet was drafted by the New England Patriots in 2011 and played for several other teams before his retirement. The Patriots issued a statement expressing their condolences.
Forbes: The Pro Sports Venues Under Construction, With More On Horizon
New professional sports venues are being constructed across North America, including two new locations currently underway. One of these is the privately funded Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, which is expected to Open in 2024. Meanwhile, a funding agreement is imminent for a $1.22 billion venue in Calgary, and other venues are still in the planning and permitting phases.
#outdoors
The Epoch Times: Norway’s Fjord Country Wonders, in a Nutshell
Take the most scenic train ride in northern Europe from Oslo to Bergen, passing through Norway's mountains and ski resorts on the way. Don't miss an overnight stop in the fjords for a look at Sognefjord, Norway's longest and deepest inlet. The train takes a 12-mile spur line to Flåm, where a scenic fjord cruise awaits. Finish with a short trip to Bergen, Norway's historic capital, before taking the night train back to Oslo.
#other
The Epoch Times: Ed Perkins on Travel: Get It Back
Disputes with travel suppliers can be hard to resolve, with the contract stacked against the consumer. Disputing credit card payments is the best approach for recalcitrant suppliers, but only works when a service has not been provided. Government agencies, such as the DoT and FMC, offer little help, with no enforcement authority over hotel, rental car, or tour disputes. Mediation programs and financial bonds are maintained by associations such as ASTA and USTOA, while small claims court is an option, with a lawyer letter an alternative first step. Court victories can be difficult to enforce, with collection agencies taking up to 50% of debt. Posting negative reviews may not help recover payment, so pursuing a refund is recommended.
The Epoch Times: Air Traffic Controllers Union Urges Congress to Address FAA's 'Flawed Staffing Model'
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association is calling on Congress to address the FAA's flawed staffing model following a report by the Department of Transportation's Office of Inspector General. The report found that staffing issues pose a potential risk to air traffic operations, with 77 percent of critical facilities staffed below the agency's 85 percent threshold. The COVID-19 pandemic led to a pause in the training of air traffic controllers for almost two years, which significantly increased certification times.