Author: Mary Chastain

Mary Chastain

Mary is the resident libertarian. She covers stories in every vertical, but her favorite thing to do is take on the media. She saw its bias against the right when she was a socialist.

Mary loves the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Blackhawks, tennis, cats, Oxford comma, Diet Coke, and needlework.

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Chicago Teachers Union Claims Motivation ‘to Reopening School is Rooted in Sexism, Racism and Misogyny’

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 07, 2020 55 Comments

The Chicago Teachers Union proved to people once again that they do not care about kids. They only care about "social justice."

https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1334924495300272134

Marijuana Decriminalization Legislation Breezes Through the House

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 05, 2020 30 Comments

The U.S. House voted mostly along party lines to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level. A few representatives finally admitted the war on drugs is a disaster.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZp1k2xqiRI

Unemployment Claims Fell by 75,000, But Economy Only Adds 245K Jobs in November

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 04, 2020 5 Comments

States and cities keep reporting new record-high COVID-19 cases, but hiring continues as unemployment claims fell last week by 75,000. Continuing claims fell by 569,000. However, November only added 245,000 jobs.

CDC image: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/images/vaccine-injection.jpg

You Will Get a Vaccination Card With Your COVID-19 Vaccine

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 03, 2020 79 Comments

Kids get vaccination cards so parents can keep track of vaccines for personal knowledge, but also for schools. It makes sense, especially when they get older and you don't need vaccines every single yearly checkup. Adults get to join the party with a COVID-19 vaccine, but something tells me it's not going to be as innocent as a child's vaccine card.

Trump Campaign Alleges ‘Unlawful and Unconstitutional Acts’ by State Officials in Wisconsin Recount Lawsuit

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 03, 2020 24 Comments

President Donald Trump's campaign filed a lawsuit (pdf) against the Wisconsin Elections Commission and others, accusing them of "unlawful and unconstitutional acts" during the recount of the 2020 presidential election. They filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Division.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1JySALvmSI

More #NY22 Drama: County Discovers 55 Uncounted Early Votes, 44 of Which are Valid

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 02, 2020 37 Comments

You honestly did not think New York's 22nd Congressional District would go without drama before both sides filed more court motions on Wednesday and attend a court session next week, right? Because of course, it didn't!

#NY22: Republican Challenger Claudia Tenney Moves Back Into Lead By 13 Votes After Final Count

Posted by Mary Chastain on November 30, 2020 13 Comments

The lead for #NY22 changes every single day. Now Republican challenger Claudia Tenney leads Democrat incumbent Anthony Brindisi in the final vote. But the winner will likely come from the 2,200 affidavit ballots both parties rejected and 270 absentee ballots.

NYC Mayor de Blasio Allows In-Person Elementary School Starting on December 7

Posted by Mary Chastain on November 30, 2020 11 Comments

Science has shown us for a while that schools are pretty safe from COVID-19 spreads. That didn't stop New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio from shutting down the schools due to a spike in cases in the city. Parents got ticked and *now* de Blasio acknowledges the science the Democrats supposedly embrace so much.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zw58yvvZMzo

Biden OMB Nominee Neera Tanden Deletes Tweets Blasting Republicans

Posted by Mary Chastain on November 30, 2020 16 Comments

Neera Tanden, president and CEO of the Center American Progress (CAP), has a tough road to confirmation as Joe Biden's budget director. Tanden deleted tweets between November 16 and today due to harsh criticism of Republican senators, which she will need for confirmation.

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

Trump Sends Biden Get Well Wishes After Hairline Fracture in Foot After Playing With Dog

Posted by Mary Chastain on November 30, 2020 50 Comments

Joe Biden has a small hairline fracture in his foot after he fell while playing with his dog Major. Even President Donald Trump wished him well.

#NY22: Democratic Incumbent Brindisi Reportedly Leads Challenger Tenney by Only 13 Votes

Posted by Mary Chastain on November 27, 2020 14 Comments

Incumbent Democrat Anthony Brindisi for New York's 22nd Congressional District leads his Republican challenger Claudia Tenney by only 13 votes. Sources told Newsmax the Democrats' "sudden claim of victory is very misleading."

https://twitter.com/dcexaminer/status/1332131836143804416

Trump: “This Election Was a Fraud” but “Certainly I Will” Leave If Electoral College Picks Biden

Posted by Mary Chastain on November 27, 2020 42 Comments

President Donald Trump told reporters he will leave the White House if the Electoral College votes for Joe Biden. Because, you know, the left seriously thought the Secret Service would have to take Trump out kicking and screaming.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG2h4JBo41U

Denver Mayor Jets Off to Houston After Telling People to Avoid Thanksgiving Travel

Posted by Mary Chastain on November 25, 2020 22 Comments

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock regurgitated the talking points from so many other Democratic mayors and governors: Stay home for Thanksgiving! Like so many of those mayors and governors, Hancock is a hypocrite.

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

CDC Might Shorten Recommended Quarantine Time Between Seven and Ten Days

Posted by Mary Chastain on November 25, 2020 10 Comments

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) might shorten the recommended quarantine time after possible COVID-19 exposure from 14 days to between seven and 10 days. The CDC hopes it would encourage people to comply with the guidelines.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR_QHNaIyyY&list=PLNjtpXOAJhQLgGN2royEl4bOHpl5GKm4K

California Inmates, Including Scott Peterson, Collected Millions in COVID-19 Unemployment Scam

Posted by Mary Chastain on November 25, 2020 23 Comments

A scheme supposedly gave Scott Peterson and other California inmates COVID-19 unemployment benefits. Attorneys described it as "the most significant fraud on taxpayer funds in California history."

#NY22 Missing Post-Its – Judge Says ‘We Have a Serious Problem on Our Hands’

Posted by Mary Chastain on November 24, 2020 31 Comments

Forget the presidential election. These house races have all the drama Americans crave! The race is important because Republican Claudia Tenney leads "incumbent Democrat Anthony Brindisi by more than 100 votes."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scH13YZRpIw

Federal Appeals Court Ruled Texas, Louisiana Can Cut Medicaid Funding for Planned Parenthood

Posted by Mary Chastain on November 24, 2020 11 Comments

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans ruled that Texas and Louisiana can cut off Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood. The decision affects Mississippi as well since the state "is under 5th Circuit jurisdiction."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hmqysn9Lkg0

Minneapolis Facing Higher Crime, Police Exodus Six Months After George Floyd’s Death

Posted by Mary Chastain on November 24, 2020 26 Comments

George Floyd died almost six months ago in Minneapolis, MN. The city council voted to dismantle the police department, social justice warriors demanded reforms, and rioters destroyed property across the city. Not much has changed in six months.

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