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Mamdani Signs Law Giving Nonprofits First Dibs on Distressed NYC Buildings

DSA Already Embedding Its Political Message in Classrooms

We Are One-Year "Display Ad Free" - First Anniversary Fundraiser

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9nRap0DB_M

Texas Estimates Some 58K Non-citizens Voted in Elections Over the Last 22 Years

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on January 26, 2019 20 Comments

An evaluation conducted by the office of the Texas Secretary of State found some 95,000 non-U.S. citizens on the voter registration roles. Of those 95K, they believe more than half voted in one or more elections over the last two decades.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/01/26/melania-trump-apology/

The Telegraph Issues Lengthy Apology to First Lady Melania Trump

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on January 26, 2019 27 Comments

The Telegraph issued a lengthy apology to First Lady Melania Trump, correcting numerous "false statements" printed on January 19th. In addition to the apology, they "agreed to pay Mrs Trump substantial damages."

Obsessed With Race Week in Higher Education

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 26, 2019 0 Comments

Your weekly report on campus news....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KVqaIaeRpA

Trump Admin seeks direct Supreme Court review of Census Citizenship Question case

Posted by William A. Jacobson on January 25, 2019 78 Comments

We recently covered how a Federal judge orders citizenship question removed from 2020 Census: In the normal course, the case would go to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. But the Commerce Department has filed for a Petition for a Writ of Certiorari Before Judgment (pdf.)(full embed at bottom of post).

REPORT: Largest Group of Illegal Immigrants Ever Successfully Tunnels Under Arizona Border Wall

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on January 25, 2019 27 Comments

Last week, a huge group of illegal immigrants, all seeking asylum, tunneled under portions of a border barrier near San Luis, Arizona. They voluntarily surrendered to Customs and Border Protection.

Connecticut Teacher Escorted Out of School for Refusing to Remove Crucifix From Classroom

TPUSA Members: UT Tyler Attack Reflects Growing Campus Hostility Toward Conservatives

UT Austin Funds Graduate Student Research on ‘Reproductive Justice’

Texas Tech Regents Eliminate Several Race, Gender Studies Courses

Ransomware Gang Claims Credit for Vanderbilt Cyberattack

Occidental College Hosts Transgender Event That Mocks Trump

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvaMo4wVaUU&t=14s

The Global Failure to Teach the Truth About the Holocaust

Posted by Cameron Gray on January 25, 2019 14 Comments

For years, there has been talking and concern about the lack of factual Holocaust knowledge and education in the United States and around the world. Education systems dominated by leftist teachers often antagonistic towards Israel are sometimes loathing to bring up the subject. It's possible to also blame an easily accessible Internet that leads users down dark rabbit holes of Holocaust conspiracy theories.

Rep. Ilhan Omar Lands Book Deal Worth $250G Despite Controversial Comments

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 25, 2019 20 Comments

Fox News has reported that freshman Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) received a book deal worth $250,000 that will detail her move to America to Congress. However, the book deal announcement comes at a time when Omar has come under fire from numerous people over her controversial comments about Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Israel, and the Covington Catholic students.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClZ-7MmXulk#action=share

Trump: ‘We Have Reached a Deal to End the Shutdown’

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 25, 2019 84 Comments

President Donald Trump has announced that they have come to a deal to reopen the government for three weeks. He thanked the federal workers who went without work and promised they'll receive their backpay soon. The short term funding does not include wall funding.

Elizabeth Warren Proposing New ‘Wealth Tax’ on ‘Very Rich’ Americans

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 25, 2019 50 Comments

As we recently pointed out, Democrat hopefuls for 2020 are already trying to out-left each other on how much they want to raise taxes. Elizabeth Warren is trying to stake out new territory in that area with a proposed wealth tax.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tZqVdeZ0bo

Mueller Indicts Roger Stone on Multiple Process Crimes

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 25, 2019 59 Comments

Special Counsel Robert Mueller has indicted Roger Stone, a former advisor to President Donald Trump, on seven charges, which include witness tampering, making false statements, and obstruction of justice. It's important to note that he "is not accused of taking part in collusion with the Russian government or of taking part in the theft of emails stolen from Democrats." The FBI raided Stone's home in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, early Friday morning and arrested him. It looks like someone tipped off CNN because the network had cameras at the scene.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nym0S9T1V_8

Public health emergency declared over measles near Portland, Oregon

Posted by Leslie Eastman on January 25, 2019 86 Comments

A public health emergency has been declared in Clark County, Washington, which is near the border of Oregon and close to Portland. The declaration is a result of an ongoing measles outbreak.

According to the latest update from the county's Department of Health, 23 cases of measles have been confirmed and health officials are investigating two more suspected cases.

Updated Analysis: At least 80 percent of Palestinian fatalities in Gaza “Return Marches” are terrorists

Posted by William A. Jacobson on January 24, 2019 8 Comments

In the spring and summer of 2018, the so-called Gaza "Return Marches" dominated the headlines. Palestinians terror groups organized and coordinated attempts to breach Israel's security fence, usually under cover of smoke from tire fires.

Prof. Miriam Elman appointed Executive Director of Academic Engagement Network

Posted by William A. Jacobson on January 24, 2019 20 Comments

Syracuse University Professor Miriam Elman has been covering the anti-Israel movement for Legal Insurrection since her first Guest Post on November 9, 2014. Since then, Miriam has published over 150 posts. Wait, wut, we're coming up on Miriam's 5th Anniversary at LI next November?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CUG8jzVzIs

Venezuela in Chaos: Juan Guaido Proclaims Himself Interim President, Military Backs Maduro

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 24, 2019 22 Comments

Venezuela's downward spiral gained some speed on Wednesday after National Assembly President Juan Guaido declared himself as the interim president. He claimed it's the only way "to rescue Venezuela from 'dictatorship.'" Guaido did this, even though Nicolas Maduro was sworn in a few weeks ago for another term, "after the Venezuelan National Assembly on Tuesday announced its takeover of the executive power."

Law of Self Defense: Setting an Ambush

Posted by Andrew Branca on January 24, 2019 58 Comments

This Case of the Week involves an Indianapolis man who successfully ambushed three home burglars, killing one and driving off the others, who were ultimately arrested. (Click here for a link to the news report by the IndyStar.) Local prosecutors have announced that they do not intend to bring charges against the defender. Based on the reported facts this appears to be a perfectly sound call by prosecutors. So, a big win for the good guy, right?

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

Senate Intelligence Committee Subpoenas Michael Cohen

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 24, 2019 24 Comments

A day after President Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen postponed his Congressional testimony, the Senate Intelligence Committee served him with a subpoena. Cohen's lawyer Lanny Davis confirmed he received the subpoena.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-9-qmN0Hmw

Nathan Phillips Continues to Play Victim in NBC Interview

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 24, 2019 65 Comments

A day after she interviewed Nick Sandmann, NBC's Savannah Guthrie interviewed Nathan Phillips. Many considered the interview "too soft" compared to the one with Sandmann. They may have a point as Guthrie allowed Phillips to continue to play victim despite evidence coming out that he confronted the Covington Catholic students at the Lincoln Memorial.