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New York Times Demotes Editor for Tweets Mocking Jews, Native Americans
A New York Times editor has been demoted after 10-year-old tweets mocking Jews and American Indians resurfaced Thursday. A Times spokesperson told Fox News that the editor, Tom Wright-Piersanti, apologized to leadership for “his recent serious lapses in judgment.” “I have deleted tweets from a decade ago that are offensive. I am deeply sorry,” Wright-Piersanti wrote on Twitter, according…Audrey Conklin -
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North Carolina Governor Vetoes Anti-Sanctuary Bill After Illegal Alien Charged With Rape
Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a bill that would have mandated local law enforcement officials in the state to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Cooper on Wednesday vetoed House Bill 370, titled “An Act to Require Compliance with Immigration Detainers and Administrative Warrants.” If the legislation had been signed into law, sheriffs and other…Jason Hopkins -
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The New York Times Is Trying to Rewrite History to Fit Its Biases
Remember the controversy in 2012 when President Barack Obama said, “If you’ve got a business, you didn’t build that. Somebody else made that happen.” In context, the president was trying to make the point that in addition to our own hard work, others contributed to whatever level of success we have attained. The president suggested…Cal Thomas -
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Georgia Unveils Legal Arguments for Protecting Fetal Heartbeat Law
Georgia unveiled the legal arguments it will use to defend its “heartbeat bill” against legal challenges Monday, telling an Atlanta federal court the state has a substantial interest in protecting life. Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed the fetal heartbeat bill, H.B. 481, May 7, which outlaws abortion after a fetal heartbeat can be detected….Mary Margaret Olohan -
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The New York Times Works for the Left, and Now Everyone Should Know It
Is The New York Times a media outlet or an activist organization? It appears that it’s leaning toward activism. A recent town hall meeting of Executive Editor Dean Baquet and Times staffers revealed a publication struggling to maintain any meaningful independence from its aggressively left-wing readership and staff. The leaked transcript is well worth reading,…Jarrett Stepman -
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5 Years After Eric Garner’s Death, New York Police Department Fires Daniel Pantaleo
New York City Police Commissioner James O’Neill announced Monday the New York City Police Department fired Daniel Pantaleo five years after his role in Eric Garner’s death. The commissioner announced the police officer’s termination at a Monday press conference in New York City. “There are absolutely no victors here today,” O’Neill said. “Today is a…Mary Margaret Olohan -
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Going Once, Going Twice … Judge Not Sold on Tennessee Online Auctioneer Licensing Law
In a win for free markets and consumer choice, U.S. District Court Judge Eli Richardson issued a preliminary injunction on July 23 barring the state of Tennessee from enforcing a new law that would have made online auctioneering a licensed profession. The law, which was passed unanimously and signed by Gov. Bill Lee, a Republican, was set to take…Jason Snead -
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Texas Governor Announces Domestic Terrorism Task Force After El Paso Shooting
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday he is forming a counter-domestic terrorism task force in the aftermath of the shooting at a Walmart in El Paso. He also instructed the Texas Department of Public Safety to assist in preventing domestic terrorism by having agents cooperate with the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force and bolstering…Matt M. Miller -
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Squabble Over George Washington Mural Exposes Absurdity of War on History
No American historical figure, including the Father of Our Country, is safe from the war on history. The San Francisco School Board voted 4-3 Tuesday not to tear down a mural at a local high school depicting the life of George Washington. The school board decided to cover the painting instead—hardly a better solution to…Jarrett Stepman -
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2 California Moms Sound Alarm About Lewd Sex Ed Coming to Schools
In California, thanks to the passage of a new law, there is now what’s called “comprehensive sex ed”—and it’s extremely unpleasant stuff. Today, we’ll speak to two parents from Rocklin, California, who are leading parent opposition in their community to what they consider obscene and pornographic curriculum. They’ll explain the concerning details about content that…Daniel Davis -
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California Parents Powerless Against School District’s LGBTQ Content, Emails Show
A California school district will not allow parents to opt their children out of classes containing LGBTQ content, figures, or historical references, emails show. Murrieta School District says parents have the ability to opt their children out of comprehensive sexual health, but parents are still not able to opt their children out of LGBTQ content…Mary Margaret Olohan -
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There’s a Silver Lining to the Voter Fraud Scandal in Mississippi
It has been a tough time for the city of Canton, Mississippi. In the span of just a few days, two city leaders—including one running to be a judge—were convicted on charges stemming from a far-reaching voter fraud scandal that has ensnared numerous members of the city’s political establishment. So far, seven people—five of them…Jason Snead -
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Voter ID Opponents Lose Again. This Time in North Dakota.
Opponents of election integrity lost the latest in a long string of cases recently when a three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated North Dakota’s voter ID requirement and tossed out an injunction that had been issued by a lower court. In Brakebill v. Jaeger, Judge Steven Colloton, writing for the…Hans von Spakovsky -
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Sarah Palin Can Sue New York Times for Defamation, Court Rules
A federal appeals court gave former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin a major victory in her defamation lawsuit over a New York Times editorial that tied her to the shooting of a Democratic congresswoman. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal in New York ruled Tuesday that a lower court judge made a mistake by hearing testimony from…Jason Hopkins -
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New York City’s Rent Control Laws Erase Property Rights and Worsen Housing Supply
Owning property means more than having your name on a deed. Lawyers and judges often refer to property ownership as a “bundle of rights,” because with ownership comes more than just the mere right of possession. You also have the right to use, modify, dispose of, and exclude others from your property. You don’t need…Amy Swearer -
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How a Few Liberal Lawmakers Upended North Carolina Law to Appease LGBT Activists
North Carolina officials have made a deal with the transgender lobby. Last week, they reached a settlement determining whether transgender-identifying individuals can use bathrooms that match their “gender identity” in public buildings. The settlement allows these individuals to use the bathroom of their self-professed gender identity within buildings owned and operated by the state government,…Nicole Russell -
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New York Forbids Teachers From Carrying Guns in Classrooms
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, has signed into law a bill to bar school districts from arming teachers as a way to combat school shootings. Cuomo signed legislation that prohibits school districts from granting permission to teachers or nonsecurity personnel to carry a firearm on school grounds, the governor’s office announced. “The answer to the…Whitney Tipton -
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Judge Blocks New York From Turning Over Trump Tax Returns to Congress
A federal judge has blocked New York state from turning over President Donald Trump’s tax returns to Congress. The order from U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, a Trump appointee, came Thursday in agreement to a proposal from the state that would allow it to challenge Nichols’ jurisdiction over the issue, Politico reported. The order will block…Audrey Conklin -
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EPA’s Reversal on Alaska’s Pebble Mine a Victory for Regulatory Process
For more than a decade, the owners of Alaska’s Pebble Mine just wanted a shot at going through the permitting phase of the project. But before the mine’s owners could even submit a permit application, the federal government in effect said, “Don’t bother.” The Environmental Protection Agency, however, announced last Wednesday its intention to withdraw…Nicolas Loris -
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Pro-Choice Groups File Lawsuit Over Missouri Abortion Ban
Abortions rights activists filed a lawsuit against Missouri government officials over the state's new ban on abortions after eight weeks. Planned Parenthood, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the Paul, Weiss law firm filed the lawsuit Tuesday against Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, a Republican, and other state officials in an attempt to block abortion legislation…Mary Margaret Olohan