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America First News
3 Jun 2023
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Microsoft partners with GLAAD to promote representation of LGBTQIA+ characters in Xbox games, highlighting queer-specific game collections during Pride month. Republican presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson criticizes RNC debate requirements, preferring a pledge not to run as a third-party candidate rather than supporting the Republican nominee. AB InBev sells a brand while grappling with a partnership that has cost the company roughly $27 billion in market value. The EU is accused of exploiting disinformation concerns to dominate unwelcome debates and counter "nasty truths." The AP updates its style guide to advise journalists covering LGBTQ and trans issues to respect pronouns and avoid terms like "biological sex."
Former President Trump claims credit for overturning Roe v. Wade, while Capitol Police allegedly stop a children's choir from singing the national anthem at the U.S. Capitol, causing outrage and an apology for "miscommunication." A federal judge appointed by Trump rules that a Tennessee bill banning public drag shows is unconstitutional.
In foreign affairs, an article in the style of Raymond Chandler warns that China is working to conquer and control the world's economy. Former Acting U.S. Solicitor General Neal Katyal believes that Trump's legal troubles are compounded by his own actions.
#politics
National Review: Hutchinson Criticizes Loyalty-Pledge Requirement for GOP Debate
Republican presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson criticized the RNC's requirements for candidates to be able to participate in debates, but said he'll meet the criteria. Candidates need at least 40,000 unique donors, including at least 200 donors from 20 or more states, and sign a loyalty pledge vowing to support the eventual nominee. They must also poll at least 1% in three national polls or two national polls and one early state poll. Hutchinson would have preferred candidates be required to sign a pledge not to run as a third-party candidate rather than a pledge to support the Republican nominee.
Hutchinson also spoke out against the 40,000-donor requirement and said it would punish candidates that are just building their campaign nationally, depriving Iowa of having some candidates on the debate stage. Hutchinson is trying to avoid committing to supporting Trump if he were to win the Republican nomination; he has been a vocal critic of the former president, suggesting in March that Trump should drop out of the presidential race if he was indicted. Hutchinson later appeared to walk back his comments after Trump was in fact indicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
Breitbart: EU Censorship Push Aimed at Restoring Government ‘Monopoly’ on Power
The EU has been accused by an MEP of trying to reinstate the mainstream media and government’s once-monopolistic hold over public debate using social media censorship as a pretext. Tom Vandendriessche, of the Flemish Vlaams Belang party, made his claims in relation to an EU report aimed at improving European resistance to “foreign interference”. Vandendriessche argued that the report also attempted to restrict free discourse across social media platforms. He claimed the EU was exploiting concern over disinformation to dominate unwelcome debate and counter “nasty truths”.
PJ Media: TV Networks Battle Over Which Will Host the Republican Debates
The Republican National Committee is facing difficulty in finding a host for its presidential debates due to the Trump campaign's aversion to major networks. Fox News will host the first debate in August, but it remains unclear who will participate in this and subsequent debates. CNN has offered to broadcast the debates across all of its linear networks, potentially reaching more conservatives than Fox News, and to partner with a conservative-leaning outlet. NBC Universal is offering to broadcast the debates over all its cable channels, and NBC News chairman Lester Holt would moderate the debate, alongside a colleague from sister networks CNBC and Telemundo. The goal of maximizing viewership has led to political committees exploring new kinds of partnerships to attract more viewers.
Breitbart: Trump: 'I Did Something that Nobody Thought Was Possible — I Got Rid of Roe v. Wade'
Former President Trump claims credit for overturning Roe v. Wade and putting pro-lifers in a strong negotiating position. He supports exemptions for cases of rape, incest, and the mother's life, and believes pro-life is not a radical stance. He also argues that energizing Democrats on this issue hurt Republican politicians in the midterms. The overturning of Roe v. Wade has given pro-lifers the power to negotiate for something "really, really good."
Breitbart: Katyal on Trump Classified Doc Probe: Anyone Else Would Be Indicted Already
Neal Katyal, former Acting U.S. Solicitor General, believes that if anyone other than former President Donald Trump had handled classified documents in the manner he had, they would already be indicted in the Department of Justice's classified document investigation. Katyal also noted that Trump's legal troubles are compounded by his own actions as he continues to implicate himself. Recently released audio tapes reveal Trump admitting to possessing a classified document, raising questions about his defense that he automatically declassified materials.
American Thinker: Capitol Police face heat for censoring the national anthem
The Rushingbrook Children's Choir was stopped mid-song by Capitol Police when performing the national anthem in the Capitol's Statue Room. The officer claimed that the song was a banned "protest" song and a "demonstration," which are both prohibited in the Capitol. Republican members of Congress have demanded answers and condemned the officer's actions, with some highlighting the need to protect free speech and welcome children's performances.
#society
Daily Wire: Tennessee Law Shielding Kids From Sexually Explicit Performances Ruled ‘Unconstitutional’
A federal judge has declared a Tennessee law aimed at protecting children from sexually explicit performances unconstitutional. The law was designed to prevent children from being exposed to “adult cabaret” performances, including sexually explicit drag shows, but U.S. District Judge Thomas Parker ruled that it was “unconstitutionally vague and substantially overbroad.” The judge argued that while obscenity is not protected by the First Amendment, there is a difference between material that is “obscene” in the vernacular and material that is “obscene” under the law. The law would also have allowed “discriminatory enforcement,” he said. The case was brought by Friends of George’s, an LGBTQ theater based in Memphis.
Fox News: Major media style guide tells press to avoid terms like 'biological sex,' defends gender surgery for minors
The Associated Press has updated its style guide for journalists covering LGBTQ and trans issues, advising them to respect people's preferred pronouns and avoid terms like "biological sex." The guide stated that reporters should quote only qualified experts when writing about biology or trans people in sports and avoid phrases like "both sexes." It also urged writers not to use phrases that suggest a person was "born a boy or girl," but instead use terms like "sex assigned at birth." The AP Style Guide is regarded as the "journalist’s bible," and is subscribed to by most major media outlets.
The AP Style Guide has provided a new update to its "Transgender Coverage Topical Guide," giving reporters specific language to use when covering sex and gender. Notably, the guide stated that all language should be inclusive of trans and nonbinary people, and that some terms, like "biological sex," should be replaced with alternatives like "sex assigned at birth." The guide also provides journalists with some general advice by insisting that they be sensitive and accurate in their reporting of LGBTQ issues. As the guide is regarded as the "journalist’s bible" and is subscribed to by most major media outlets, it is expected that these phrases will be implemented in future reporting. #journalism
Flag And Cross: Capitol Police Interrupt Children's Choir Singing National Anthem: 'It Might Offend'
Capitol Police allegedly stopped a children's choir from singing the national anthem at the U.S. Capitol, with a video of the incident going viral on social media. The choir was reportedly granted permission to sing by several representatives, including House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, but was stopped mid-performance by a female officer who claimed their "demonstration" wasn't allowed. The Capitol Police have since apologized for the incident, blaming it on "miscommunication."
Forbes: Trump-Appointed Judge Rules Tennessee’s Drag Ban Unconstitutional
A federal judge appointed by Trump has ruled that a Tennessee bill banning public drag shows was unconstitutional. Tennessee became the first state to restrict public drag show performances following ramped-up efforts to ban drag performances this year.
#foreignaffairs
The Epoch Times: America Needs a Transfusion - Part II
In the style of Raymond Chandler, the article warns that China has a megalomaniacal plan to conquer and control the world's economy. The U.S. is becoming educationally, psychologically, and militarily unfit for power, while China is working 10 to 12 hour days, six days a week to master technology, factory production, and military strategy. The article cautions that democracies are slow to react, but once aroused, their united citizens have regularly defeated their attackers .
#economy
The Federalist Papers: Bud Light Parent Company Sells Off Beer Brand as Losses Mount
AB InBev has sold a brand it acquired three years ago as part of a portfolio of craft beers to the original founders as the global brewer grapples with its decision to partner with trans activist Dylan Mulvaney, which has cost the company billions of dollars in value over the past two months. Nathan Kelischek and Chris Zieber founded Appalachian Mountain Brewery and Cidery in North Carolina in 2011 and bought the company back this week. As of Wednesday, AB InBev’s partnership with Mulvaney had cost the global beer conglomerate roughly $27 billion in market value, with the company’s share price dropping almost 20 percent since April when the partnership was announced.
#culture
Breitbart: Woke Microsoft Partners with GLAAD to Boost LGBT Representation in Xbox Video Games
Microsoft partners with GLAAD to increase representation of LGBTQIA+ characters in Xbox games, with the goal of promoting genuine and aspirational portrayal of queer characters in high-budget games. The partnership involves Xbox Games Studios Publishing working with GLAAD to amplify existing resources through workshops and consulting. This move highlights Microsoft's commitment to queer audiences and is in line with their previous collaboration on Tell Me Why, which featured a transgender main character. The partnership also includes highlighting queer-specific game collections during Pride month.
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