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Media Conveniently Trots Out Woman/Sexism Cards to Ward Off Kamala’s Critics in Advance

Exclusive: Imprisoned 9/11 Terrorist Zacarias Moussaoui Fears Execution If Trump Wins, Requests Transfer to France

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3dDyFnBqJU

Man Accused of Punching NYPD Chief, Other Officers Released Without Bail

Posted by Mary Chastain on July 17, 2020 44 Comments

Quran Campbell, 25, faces assault charges in New York City for allegedly punching NYPD chief Terence Monahan and two other officers on Wednesday. The judge released Campbell without bail while holding Banks Shaborn, the second suspect, on $10,000 bail.

Media Runs Out-Of-Context Kayleigh McEnany Quote to Suggest Trump Ignoring Science on Reopening Schools

Posted by Stacey Matthews on July 17, 2020 34 Comments

As we've previously documented, if it's a day ending in "y," it's also one where mainstream media reporters are going to take a Republican out of context and spread fake news stories about them because of narratives and Orange Man Bad. The most recent example of this happening was Thursday during the daily White House press briefing. The issue of whether or not public schools should fully reopen has been a hot topic of much discussion in recent days. President Trump has pushed for in-person school attendance while some governors are opting for a combination of either in-person schooling and remote/online learning, or remote instruction only.

China, Iran Close to Signing $400 Billion Trade and Military Pact

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on July 17, 2020 18 Comments

The Islamic Republic of Iran and Communist China are close to signing a $400 billion strategic deal. Both regimes are working on a 25-year "Cooperation Roadmap" Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif confirmed on Tuesday.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8KLnvgk6Mw

Cornell University takes a major step towards compulsory racial activism for faculty, students, and staff

Posted by William A. Jacobson on July 16, 2020 101 Comments

I have repeatedly pointed out, in response to the cancel culture targeting me over my criticism of the Black Lives Matter movement, that things have changed on campuses in ways most people don't fully appreciate. The new activism surrounding race is completely at odds with the traditional goals of the civil rights movement -- that all people be treated with dignity and afforded the protections of our laws without regard to race.

https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race/topics/whiteness

The National Museum of African American History and Culture Removes Chart on “Whiteness”

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on July 16, 2020 26 Comments

Yesterday, I blogged about a "discussion" posted by The National Museum of African American History and Culture which explored "whiteness."

Hamline University Settles With Prof Who Didn't Get Contract Renewed After Showing Image of Muhammed in Art Class

Two U. Michigan Scholars to Receive Extra $20K Per Year for 'Social Justice' Work in Math and Science

After Trump Assassination Attempt, Rutgers Prof Wrote 'Let's Hope Today's Events Inspire Others'

Cornell: Two Free Speech Candidates Circulate Petitions to Appear on Alumni Trustee Ballot

Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Northwestern Educators Arrested Over Campus Pro-Palestinian Encampment

Have You Noticed the Prevalence of Women at Campus Anti-Israel Protests?

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

NeverTrump “Republican” Lincoln Project Funded By Democrat Donors

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on July 16, 2020 12 Comments

The Lincoln Project is a group comprised (at least publicly) of NeverTrump hold outs, including former GOP strategist and political opportunist (whatever garners the most cable hits though, right?), Rick Wilson.

https://www.change.org/p/jill-stevenson-and-mary-fleischer-mmc-performing-arts-for-racial-justice?signed=true

Theater Prof Faces Termination Petition for Allegedly Falling Asleep During Online Anti-Racism Meeting

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 16, 2020 58 Comments

A professor of theater at Marymount College Manhattan is now dealing with a petition demanding her termination. Her crime was appearing to doze off during an online anti-racism event. Does this strike you as a bit of an overreaction?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDuqjFi-25E#action=share

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt Tests Positive for Wuhan Coronavirus

Posted by Leslie Eastman on July 16, 2020 15 Comments

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced he received positive test results for COVID-19.

"I personally get tested periodically throughout this whole thing," Stitt said. "I got tested yesterday for COVID-19 and the results came back positive." The governor was first tested for COVID-19 on June 18 ahead of an event at the White House.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuW_iF3yEUg

Nick Cannon Apologizes, Promises He’s ‘Committed to Deeper Connection, More Profound Learning’

Posted by Mary Chastain on July 16, 2020 49 Comments

Nick Cannon apologized for his anti-Semitic remarks on his podcast while also reiterating that he wants to learn from this experience. He also admitted his words came from an "uninformed and naïve place" and "reinforced the worst stereotypes of a proud and magnificent people."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy9Qg_a2i-Q&t=79s

Unemployment Claims Come in at 1.3 Million, Continuing Claims Down by 737,750

Posted by Mary Chastain on July 16, 2020 19 Comments

Unemployment claims continue to tumble! The Labor Department's report states that 1.3 million Americans filed unemployment claims last week, which is down by 10,000 from the previous week. Continuing claims fell by 737,750 to 17.338 million.

Branco Cartoon – Driving While Indoctrinated

Posted by A.F. Branco on July 16, 2020 10 Comments

Crash Test Dummies...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjn6wK01cqk

Trump Campaign Manager Brad Parscale Moved Back to Digital Role, Bill Stepien to Assume Rule

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on July 15, 2020 23 Comments

Trump announced Wednesday night that Brad Parscale would no longer work as his campaign manager but would transition into heading up the campaign's digital campaigns (Parscale's speciality) while continuing to serve as an advisor to the campaign.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7n8f8sLTDE&t=506s

Oberlin College Supporters Permitted to File Amicus Briefs In Gibson’s Bakery Appeal

Posted by William A. Jacobson on July 15, 2020 30 Comments

The appeal brief of Gibson's Bakery opposing the appeal of Oberlin College and Meredith Raimondo is due on August 5, after Gibson's motion for a final extension of time was granted by the appeals court Magistrate. Gibson's previously filed its Cross-Appeal Brief, seeking reinstatement of the full punitive damages verdict. While the regular briefing has been pending, a group of media and other groups asked permission to file so-called Amicus (friend of the Court) briefs in support of the college's appeal.

Several Major Verified Twitter Accounts Hacked, Including Joe Biden’s Campaign, Barack Obama, Benjamin Netanyahu

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on July 15, 2020 37 Comments

Wednesday, dozens of high profile (and verified) Twitter accounts were hacked with tweets directing people to donate Bitcoin and promising their Bitcoin donations would be returned, doubled.

Who said this? Signs of “Whiteness” Are Rugged Individualism, Nuclear Family, Scientific Method, and Work Ethic?

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on July 15, 2020 79 Comments

The National Museum of African American History and Culture is out with a "discussion" on race, in particular "whiteness," and it is a doozy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0HkK-AmOL8

ViacomCBS ‘Terminating Its Relationship’ With Nick Cannon After Anti-Semitic Comments

Posted by Mary Chastain on July 15, 2020 21 Comments

ViacomCBS dropped Nick Cannon after he tried to spread anti-Semitic conspiracies on his podcast. The company said it "troubled" them because he "failed to acknowledge or apologize" for his actions. However, Cannon told Fast Company that he "can’t wait to sit down with" rabbis who contacted him about his remarks. He wants them to educate him and have an open dialogue about the topic. Cancelling him ends the chance to educate not just Cannon, but his large audience.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYxHXGq_7hc

No Thank You, Peter Beinart; Your Plan Puts Israel and my Family at Risk

Posted by Eitan Fischberger on July 15, 2020 25 Comments

In a drawn out 7,000 words and an abridged New York Times version, Beinart, a controversial Jewish leftwing intellectual,proposes a utopian one-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that would be laughable if it weren’t so condescending and dangerous.

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