During a press conference on Wednesday, Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House press secretary, skillfully evaded answering a question regarding President Biden’s stance on “financial” reparations for the descendants of Black slaves in the United States. Reporter April Ryan, known for her liberal views, inquired about Rep. Cori Bush’s recent proposal for $14 trillion in reparations and sought the administration’s position on rectifying historical injustices faced by African descendants. While acknowledging Rep. Bush’s proposal, Jean-Pierre noted that the administration had not yet reviewed it in detail. She indicated that President Biden is committed to understanding the lingering effects of slavery and…
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In a stunning turn of events, the California legislature has passed a bill that could have far-reaching implications for parental rights and the well-being of children. Assembly Bill 957, which was advanced by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, seeks to redefine family law and classify parents who refuse to “affirm” their children’s self-proclaimed gender identity as engaging in child abuse. The bill has sparked outrage and prompted Republican Senator Scott Wilk to urge families to consider leaving the state. Wilk, who has been vocal about his concerns regarding parental rights, expressed his deep dismay over the erosion of these…
In a shocking turn of events, the Manhattan grand jury handed down an indictment against Daniel Penny in connection with the tragic death of Jordan Neely aboard a New York City subway train last month. Details of the indictment remain undisclosed at this time, as it is set to be unsealed during Penny’s arraignment in the near future, according to reports from various sources. New York City Mayor Eric Adams expressed gratitude to District Attorney Alvin Bragg for conducting a comprehensive investigation into the untimely demise of Jordan Neely. With the grand jury’s indictment of Daniel Penny, Mayor Adams emphasized…
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) found himself on the edge of a political precipice as a motion to censure him over his claims of Russian collusion with former President Donald Trump narrowly missed its mark. The House held its breath as the vote to table the motion resulted in a close tally of 225-196, falling short of the required majority of 218 votes. The motion aimed to hold Schiff accountable for alleged breaches of trust by perpetuating accusations of Trump’s collusion with Russia during the 2016 presidential election. As a long-standing target of House GOP members, particularly due to his prominent…
During a lively podcast episode released on Tuesday, Hillary Clinton couldn’t help but burst into laughter when asked about former President Donald Trump’s federal indictment on 37 counts related to mishandling classified documents. In the same vein, Trump didn’t shy away from mentioning his longtime rival, accusing her of “acid-washing” her emails and even alleging that she stole furniture and china from the White House. The exchange took place as Trump mounted a public defense of the documents case from Bedminster. Clinton made her remarks during a taping of the Pod Save America podcast, where she was gifted a t-shirt…
During a passionate segment on “The View,” Whoopi Goldberg delivered a stern message to conservatives, urging them to cease bringing up Hillary Clinton’s email scandal in light of former President Donald Trump’s recent indictment on 37 felony counts related to mishandling classified documents discovered at Mar-a-Lago. In her emphatic statement, Goldberg declared, “I’ve had enough of people harping on what Hillary did, and I refuse to entertain discussions about the actions of others. Because none of them, not a single one, have ever refused to cooperate with any inquiries, no matter how poorly formulated or interrogative they were. None of…
A staggering sum of over $25 million has been awarded to Shannon Phillips, a former Starbucks regional manager who faced termination following an incident involving two black men at one of her outlets in 2018. In a unanimous decision, the jury granted Phillips $25 million in punitive damages, along with an additional $600,000. She filed a lawsuit against Starbucks, alleging that her employment was unlawfully terminated based on her ethnicity, which violated New Jersey law and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Phillips and her attorney, Laura Carlin Mattiacci, expressed their satisfaction with the outcome. Mattiacci stated…
A group of sixth graders from Massachusetts has faced allegations of “intolerance and homophobia” after reportedly protesting a Pride celebration at their school by chanting “USA” and referring to it as “our pronouns.” The incident took place at Marshall Simonds Middle School in Burlington, Vermont, where a school-approved spirit day celebrating Pride Month was organized by the Spectrum Club, an LGBT student organization, with support from allies. Some students apparently chose to wear only red, white, and blue attire, loudly proclaiming “U.S.A. are my pronouns,” and removing LGBT-themed banners and stickers in what was seen as a protest against the…
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ potential bid for the 2024 presidential campaign and Elon Musk, the CEO of Twitter, raised their voices in criticism against the Biden administration after a video celebrating the “LGBTQI+ Community” and referring to them as “our kids” was shared on social media by the White House. The White House took to Twitter on Monday, assuring the LGBTQI+ community, “The Biden-Harris Administration has your back,” and accompanied the tweet with a video. The video, which appeared four days after President Biden and first lady Jill Biden attended a White House event for Pride Month, featured the presidential…
According to multiple media reports, corporate executives, including those at Starbucks, are reportedly speaking less about “green and social initiatives” following recent stock market disasters involving Target and Bud Light. Reports indicate that Starbucks’ transgender and gay staff protested on June 13 after corporate instructed stores to reduce displays related to transgender and gay pride. However, Starbucks Management denies the claim made by Starbucks Workers United, stating that they did not ask employees in at least 21 states to remove Pride decorations in the past two weeks. The union representing workers highlighted instances where workers in Massachusetts were warned about…
During the recent episode of “Jesse Watters Primetime” on Fox News Channel, guest host Kirk Cameron addressed the controversial actions of transgender activist Rose Montoya, who partially undressed on the White House South Lawn as part of a Pride Month celebration. Cameron criticized the culture that not only accepts but also encourages such behavior, particularly in front of children. Montoya, a biologically male transgender activist, defended the protests at the White House, but his actions received criticism from several Republican lawmakers. In response, the White House barred Montoya from entering the grounds, citing the behavior as “inappropriate and disrespectful.” Cameron…
In an interview on Tuesday, Republican Representative Ken Buck of Colorado, a member of the pro-Trump House Freedom Caucus, declared that he would not support former President Donald Trump’s campaign if Trump is found guilty of the charges outlined in the federal indictment against him. Buck’s remarks coincided with Trump’s plea of not guilty to 37 felony counts in the Southern District of Florida, including obstruction of justice, lying to investigators, and retention of classified information. As a former federal prosecutor, Buck acknowledged the seriousness of the claims made in the indictment. He noted that the prosecutors had provided a…
Former President Donald Trump, who pleaded not guilty to multiple counts related to the mishandling of confidential documents after leaving office, received a warm reception at his New Jersey golf club on Tuesday night. Addressing a couple hundred supporters at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster, Trump decried his prosecution as “political persecution reminiscent of a fascist or communist regime” and called for the case to be dropped, claiming it was detrimental to the country. Earlier in the day, the 76-year-old Trump was arraigned on 37 counts, including 31 counts of illegal retention of national security material. Despite lacking evidence, he…
Former President Trump vehemently criticized his federal prosecution, labeling it a “sham” and accusing the Biden administration of interfering with the election. During his appearance in federal court in Miami, Florida, where he pleaded not guilty to 37 federal criminal counts related to the alleged unauthorized retention of confidential records at Mar-a-Lago, Trump denounced Special Counsel Jack Smith and President Biden. He characterized his treatment as political persecution reminiscent of fascist or communist nations and called it the most egregious abuse of power in the country’s history. Trump, currently the front-runner for the 2024 election, faces various charges including conspiracy…
A controversy has arisen at Johns Hopkins University over its LGBTQ lexicon, which referred to a woman as a “non-man.” The lexicon’s definition of a lesbian as “a non-man attracted to non-men” garnered criticism for its departure from the traditional understanding of a lesbian as a woman attracted to other women, and its inclusion of non-binary individuals under the label. Following complaints, the university removed the full lexicon and issued an explanation. Conservative journalists and opponents of gender ideology, including Ben Shapiro and J.K. Rowling, expressed their disapproval of the university’s statement, highlighting what they perceived as its absurdity. Rowling…
