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Chinese Journalists Keep Disappearing. This Congressman Wants Answers.
Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., has sent a letter to the U.S. State Department requesting an investigation into the disappearances of three Chinese journalists who challenged the communist regime’s narrative in the coronavirus’ early stages. “All three of these men understood the personal risk associated with independently reporting on coronavirus in China, but they did it… -
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As Unemployment Nears 10%, Here’s How Congress Can Soften the Blow
Unemployment claims spiked by 6.6 million last week, meaning more Americans became unemployed during one week than the total already unemployed before COVID-19 hit the U.S. This marks a 3,000% increase compared to the levels of February’s weekly initial claims of unemployment, and it means the unemployment rate likely is around 9.7%—approaching three times the… -
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Idaho Becomes First State to Protect Women’s Sports From Transgender Agenda
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has given women athletes renewed hope. Faced with a politically correct culture that is denying women the right to a fair playing field in sports, the Republican governor signed into law new protections for them. Recognizing “inherent differences between men and women,” Idaho’s Fairness in Women’s Sports Act provides that “athletic… -
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America Still a Global Leader Even in a Time of Crisis
A current global myth alleges that America under the Trump administration is not leading the world fight against the coronavirus in its accustomed role as the postwar global leader. Yet the U.S. was the first major nation to issue a travel ban on flights from China, with President Donald Trump making that announcement on Jan…. -
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For the Chinese, Political Warfare Is War by Other Means
Even amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, China’s efforts at political warfare remain in full swing. China assiduously tries to shape the world’s view of COVID-19, and China’s role in it, by denying any responsibility for the rise and spread of the new coronavirus as well as attempting to shift the blame toward the United States…. -
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Problematic Women: Is Abortion Really ‘Essential’ During Pandemic?
On today’s “Problematic Women” we talk with three strong problematic women about the effect COVID-19 is having on universities, abortion clinics, and your bank account. Mallory Quigley, vice president of communications at Susan B. Anthony List, explains why abortion clinics are fighting to stay open during the COVID-19 pandemic. College senior Samantha Renck discusses finishing… -
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Actress Sam Sorbo Shares Her Homeschooling Tips and Tricks
Sam Sorbo wears a lot of hats: actress, radio show host, writer, wife, and homeschool mom. Famously known for her role in the 1995 TV show “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys,” Sorbo has stayed very busy over the past 25 years. Not only has she continued to act, including recently starring in “Let There Be Light,”… -
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White House Can’t Verify China’s Questionable COVID-19 Numbers
President Donald Trump said it’s difficult to know what the real number of COVID-19 cases in China is, but stressed the U.S. has a strong relationship with the country where the pandemic originated. “Their numbers seemed to be a little bit on the light side—I’m being nice when I say that—relative to what we witnessed… -
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Liberal Media’s Double Standard: Censor Trump’s Briefings, Air China’s Propaganda
The lack of regular White House press briefings used to be decried as the end of democracy. Now it’s daily White House briefings that represent the end of democracy. Actress Jane Lynch demanded on Twitter on Monday that President Donald Trump end his daily press briefings and that the media stop covering them. Lest one… -
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5 Keys to Unlocking Why the World Health Organization Bows to China on COVID-19
The World Health Organization is under increasing fire for its response to the deadly spread of the coronavirus, largely for repeating talking points by the Chinese Communist Party that played down the threat. The situation could prompt a congressional investigation once lawmakers reconvene, or after the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic that the U.S. government… -
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Why National Environmental Policy Act Reform Matters for National Parks
One of the hidden blessings of the coronavirus pandemic is the chance to social distance at national parks, free of admission. This doesn’t make it “worth it”—not even close. But parks are wisely following state guidance to make individual decisions about whether to close public access or take individual measures to reduce risk by closing… -
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This Is Xi’s Virus. The Chinese Ought to Pay for It.
After passing a record $2.2 trillion bill last week to aid millions of Americans who lost their livelihoods as a result of the coronavirus, Congress already is talking about another spending bill. Rather than pouring out another bundle of billions at tremendous cost to the American taxpayer, we should be cashing a check from the… -
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Don’t Fall Prey to Cybercriminals Exploiting COVID-19 Pandemic
As though things weren’t bad enough, now we learn that hackers are using the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis to attack individuals and organizations. The FBI has warned of a spike in cybercrime, as hackers have increased their activity and are using people’s need for information against them. COVID-19 has a lot of people worried and unsure… -
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Government’s Role in COVID-19 Doesn’t Show Big Government Is Good
“There are no libertarians in a global pandemic.” So goes the smug punchline of large-government advocates who point to the necessity of collective action in the face of an unprecedented global crisis. Without government, they say, we’d all be dead. Few libertarians would disagree. The hardcore libertarians at Reason magazine aren’t spending their days fulminating… -
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Free People Take Responsibility and Solve Problems
Several months ago, before anyone imagined the current crisis, I read a book called “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor Frankl. Frankl was a Jewish Viennese psychiatrist who was captured by the Nazis during World War II and managed to survive four concentration camps, including the infamous Auschwitz and Dachau. He went through the ordeal… -
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Textile Industry Aims to Manufacture 10 Million Face Masks a Week
Businesses that normally make underwear are among those pivoting almost seamlessly to make protective face masks during the coronavirus crisis. Parkdale Mills Inc., one of America’s largest yarn spinners, has formed a coalition with eight other companies, including Fruit of the Loom and Hanesbrands, to produce 10 million face masks a week for health care… -
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Texas Governor Deems Religious Services Essential
As authorities arrest pastors for holding Sunday services in defiance of social distancing orders, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that religious services are to be considered essential in his state. Abbott issued an executive order relating to statewide continuity of essential services and activities during the coronavirus pandemic. The order mandated that all Texans will minimize… -
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World Health Organization Spends Twice as Much on Travel as on Medical Supplies
The World Health Organization spends twice as much on travel as it does on medical supplies, according to its most recent financial report. Eight percent of WHO’s budget in 2018 went to travel expenses, while just 4% went to medical supplies and materials, the report shows. “Of total travel expenditure, only 45% was for staff… -
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Watch Live: Trump’s Press Briefing on COVID-19
Do you want to hear directly from President Donald Trump and his advisers about how the fight against COVID-19 is going? Tune in here at 5 p.m. EDT and watch the president’s briefing. (Please note the White House sometimes runs late; we promise the press briefing will be right here as soon as it starts.) -
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One Millennial’s Guide to COVID-19: 8 Ways to Embrace Our New Normal
Millennials have spent their formative years reading self-help books and binge-watching lifestyle video blogs. We are students of the Enneagram, Myers-Briggs, and DiSC personality tests. Our knowledge of essential oils and mindfulness techniques is second to none. Long story short, we millennials have all the tools we need to thrive while social distancing. I get…