February 2021

Woke Teachers Now Trying to Cancel William Shakespeare

Posted by Mike LaChance on February 19, 2021 49 Comments

Activist teachers are now coming for William Shakespeare. They argue that the English language's greatest poet-dramatist is a purveyor of racism, misogyny, and worse. You have to marvel at the self-confidence of these teachers who think they're qualified to judge Shakespeare.

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Pelosi Picks Trump-Hating Republican-Bashing Retired General To Lead Capitol Security Review

Posted by Stacey Matthews on February 19, 2021 32 Comments

A month ago, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi named retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré as her pick to lead a review of the security breakdowns that happened during the Capitol riots on January 6th.

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Student Protesters at Baylor University Want to Remove Statue of Baylor

Posted by Mike LaChance on February 19, 2021 7 Comments

"Having him off campus is going to be the start of racial healing."...

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Researchers at Harvard Medical School Say Reparations Necessary to Fight COVID

Posted by Mike LaChance on February 19, 2021 15 Comments

"estimated that such payments would cost up to $12 trillion"...

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Wuhan Institute of Virology Approved for U.S. Taxpayer Funding for Research Through 2024

Posted by Leslie Eastman on February 19, 2021 15 Comments

In July 2020, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) told EcoHealth Alliance, a New York-based nonprofit, that it must hand over information and materials to its Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) partner in China:

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U.S. Officially Rejoins Paris Climate Agreement

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 19, 2021 127 Comments

America officially rejoined the Paris Climate Agreement, which means more trips for John Kerry on his private jet to Europe.

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U. Utah Reportedly Requiring Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Promotions

Posted by Mike LaChance on February 19, 2021 3 Comments

"Candidates are required to submit a statement of accomplishments for and commitment to enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion."...

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A California School Board is in Hot Water After Mocking Parents for Wanting Kids in Class (Update: School Board President Resigns)

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 19, 2021 44 Comments

The Oakley, CA, school board found themselves in a lot of trouble after a video emerged of them mocking parents who want their children back in the classroom. "It's really unfortunate that they want to pick on us because they want their babysitters back," whined Lisa Brizendine, the Oakley Union Elementary School Board president.

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Trump Doesn’t Rule Out 2024 as Polls Show GOP Voters Want Him to Have a ‘Major Role’ in Republican Party

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 18, 2021 69 Comments

According to two polls, President Donald Trump won't go away if GOP voters have their way. He won't rule out a 2024 run, either. About 59% of GOP voters told Morning Consult and Politico they want Trump in a significant role in the Republican Party. However, 75% of GOP voters polled by Quinnipiac University said the same thing.

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Will Beto Exploit Texas Power Outages To Launch Run For Governor?

Posted by Mike LaChance on February 18, 2021 42 Comments

We haven't heard much from failed presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke lately. Joe Biden hasn't found a good position for him in the new administration. Now there are rumblings that he may launch a bid for governor of Texas.

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House Democrats introduce bill to ban “Twice Impeached Presidents” from burial at Arlington National Cemetery

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on February 18, 2021 63 Comments

How much to Democrats hate Trump? This much.

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Biden’s Immigration Bill Offers Amnesty to Illegal Aliens in America

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 18, 2021 53 Comments

President Joe Biden sent Congress his immigration bill, with language that could make people think it is not amnesty. But as Hot Air's Jazz Shaw said, we need to call it what it is: "full-on amnesty."

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Study Finds COVID Reaction Is Threatening Campus Free Speech

Posted by Mike LaChance on February 18, 2021 15 Comments

If you follow higher education news, you know that free speech on college campuses has been an ongoing issue. It's hard to imagine what could make the situation worse. It turns out the COVID pandemic is one such thing.

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Harvard Cancels Course on Innovative Policing Strategy After Activists Complain

Posted by Mike LaChance on February 18, 2021 4 Comments

"would have explored a policing strategy known as Counter-Criminal Continuum policing, sometimes referred to as C3, which aims to build trust between police, community leaders, landlords and business owners"...

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Biden to Pay $200 Million in WHO “Obligations,” Reversing Trump’s Decision

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on February 18, 2021 19 Comments

President Joe Biden's administration will pay more than $200 million to the World Health Organization (WHO), reversing another decision made by the outgoing Trump White House.

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New Bill in Virginia Would Require Teachers to Undergo ‘Cultural Competency’ Training

Posted by Mike LaChance on February 18, 2021 5 Comments

"History and social studies teachers applying for a license would also need an endorsement in African American history."...

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Report: FBI, U.S. Attorney in Brooklyn Investigating Cuomo Admin Over Nursing Home Deaths

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 18, 2021 58 Comments

The Times Union learned that the FBI and U.S. attorney's office in Brooklyn have begun investigating Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his administration over the COVID-19 nursing home deaths.

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FIRE Names The Ten Worst Colleges for Free Speech in 2021

Posted by Mike LaChance on February 18, 2021 3 Comments

"This year’s worst-of-the-worst list includes a college that fired a history professor for teaching history"...

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