June 2018

Joy Reid Apologizes for Blog Posts She Previously Claimed Were Hacked

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 02, 2018 51 Comments

On Thursday, we covered the newest crazy findings on Joy Reid's old blog and noted that she was running out of excuses. Friday, Reid apologized (again) for things she doesn't remember writing.

Profs Think Evergreen’s Independent Report on Riots is Biased

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 02, 2018 1 Comment

"Somehow I must have missed the customary ‘April Fools!’ proclamation"...

Identity Politics Week in Higher Education

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 02, 2018 1 Comment

Your weekly report on campus news....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLglKlbEq5I&feature=youtu.be

Sen. Rubio to Grads: My advice to you is to rebel against our modern culture

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on June 01, 2018 20 Comments

Thursday, Sen. Marco Rubio addressed The King's Academy's senior class at its graduation ceremony, encouraging the 142 members of the Class of 2018 to rebel against our current culture. Rubio paraphrased the typical commencement address, most of which are full of shallow, self-serving platitudes, reflective of today's extremely secular, cruel culture.

California’s Democratic Star Gavin Newsom: No Evidence of ‘Big Blue Wave’

Posted by Leslie Eastman on June 01, 2018 14 Comments

Kemberlee Kaye notes that there is no evidence of a "Blue Wave" of potential Democratic Party electoral success in the November election. In Texas, that may not be too surprising.

U.S., North Korea Summit Back On

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on June 01, 2018 23 Comments

Friday, North Korean officials met with President Trump at the White House. After the meeting, Trump announced the previously canceled summit, originally scheduled for June 12 in Singapore, was back on. "We'll be meeting on June 12 in Singapore," said Trump.

Broward Sheriff Office Didn’t Allow Paramedics to Enter Parkland School

Posted by Mary Chastain on June 01, 2018 93 Comments

The hits keep coming at the Broward Sheriff office after the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. The Miami Herald has reported that paramedics begged the office to enter the school to save the wounded, but the captain at the scene said no:

Michael McNally, deputy chief for Coral Springs fire-rescue, asked six times for permission to send in specialized teams of police officers and paramedics, according to an incident report he filed after the Feb. 14 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting that left 17 people dead.

Harvard Mandates Harassment Training for Faculty

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 01, 2018 2 Comments

"spike in Title IX complaints at the school"...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZnRYJNAuzw

May Jobs Report: Unemployment Rate Hits 18 Year Low at 3.8%

Posted by Mary Chastain on June 01, 2018 40 Comments

The May jobs report came in better than expected! Employers added more jobs, wages went up, and the unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is the lowest it's been in 18 years.

Public University Restores Funding for Student Newspaper After Cries of Censorship

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 01, 2018 1 Comment

"funding was restored in full on Friday after Editor-in-Chief Lauren Closs met with the student finance committee"...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cncZdhGPOgc

Covered California strong-arms hospitals into cutting services

Posted by Leslie Eastman on June 01, 2018 40 Comments

The Obama administration once touted Covered California as a wonderful example of state health insurance exchanged. However, in the wake of more freedoms offered to Americans under President Trump (e.g., the end of the individual mandate), it turns out many Californians are opting out of forced purchase of health insurance. This is especially true as premiums are set to soar.

According to an analysis by the Insure the Uninsured Project (ITUP), enrollment drops in exchange based plans managed by Covered California could result in as many as 1.2 million more uninsured Californians in 2019.

Professor’s New Book Advocates for ‘Marxist and Socialist Ideas’ in Education

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 01, 2018 1 Comment

"These dire times have sparked an upsurge in activism that is heartening and full of revolutionary potential"...

Things Keep Getting Worse for MSNBC’s Joy Reid

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 01, 2018 34 Comments

Joy Reid's old blog is a gift that keeps on giving. In April, homophobic passages from the site were revealed. Reid said she didn't write them, a claim that even many of her liberal colleagues don't believe. Then it was reported that she promoted a 9/11 "truther" movie. Now there is a new controversy involving a vile depiction of John McCain.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0pMQHNjtxc

U.S. Allies Retaliate After Trump Imposes Tariffs

Posted by Mary Chastain on May 31, 2018 253 Comments

President Donald Trump's administration failed to reach a deal with Canada, Mexico, and the European Union, which led the president to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Trump gave these three an extension when he brought up tariffs last month, but Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said the administration will not renew the tariffs. Imported steel will receive a 25% tariff while aluminum will have a 10% tariff.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/MxhTwQDbW7A

Report: Gowdy Didn’t See Documents That Allegedly Refute Trump’s FBI Spy Claim

Posted by Mary Chastain on May 31, 2018 103 Comments

Outgoing Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-SC) caused quite a stir when he said on TV that he found no evidence that the FBI spied on President Donald Trump's campaign after he received a briefing from the DOJ and FBI. Now reports have emerged that Gowdy and others at the meeting did not see any documents or subpoenas they requested.