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April 11, 2025
Christopher Tomlinson
Culture
Health

Globalist Canadian PM Backs Sex Changes for Children.

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❓What Happened: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has vowed to defend sex changes for children as part of his election campaign.

👥 Who’s Involved: Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Liberal Party of Canada, Albertans, and Canadian children.

📍 Where & When: Canada, on the campaign trail on April 9.

💬 Key Quote: “Access to healthcare in Canada is not a business; it is a fundamental right, and we will defend it for all Canadians, without exception.” — Mark Carney

⚠️ Impact: The pledge is the opposite of President Donald J. Trump’s policy on transgenderism, which attempts to ban medical professionals from transitioning children.

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Globalist Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, leader of the Liberal Party, has stated he supports sex change treatments for children ahead of this month’s federal election. Carney defended transitions for minors, calling them a “fundamental right.”

“Canada is a mosaic; people can be who they are, they can love who they love,” Carney said this week on the campaign trail. “Access to health care in Canada is not a business, it is a fundamental right, and we will defend it for all Canadians, without exception,” he added.

Some Canadian provinces are looking to block minors from being subjected to puberty blockers and hormone therapies, such as Alberta. While socialized healthcare in Canada is mainly under provincial jurisdiction, the federal government can use the Canada Health Act to override the provinces in certain circumstances.

Alberta’s Bill 26 bans medical professionals from performing sex reassignment surgeries on children and requires parental approval for hormone treatments on anyone under 16.

Prime Minister Carney became leader of the Liberal Party earlier this year following Justin Trudeau’s resignation. On the international relations front, the former head of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England initially promised to retaliate against tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald J. Trump. However, on April 11, he caved and asked to negotiate.

Carney has also been embroiled in a foreign election interference scandal, with reports that a major Chinese Communist Party (CCP) account on the platform WeChat supported his election campaign.

Image by World Economic Forum / Sandra Blaser.

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April 10, 2025
Culture

Trump’s Kennedy Center Shatters Attendance Record Despite Liberal Seething.

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❓What Happened: The Kennedy Center set an all-time attendance record with a fireworks show.

👥 Who’s Involved: The Kennedy Center, President Donald J. Trump, Ric Grenell.

📍 Where & When: March 29, the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

💬 Key Quote: “It was wonderful to have so many new visitors at the Kennedy Center for Cai Guo-Qiang’s firework showcase. We look forward to their return for more wonderful programming soon,” said the Kennedy Center’s Vice President of Public Relations Roma Daravi.

⚠️ Impact: A shift away from politically charged, leftist programming has broadened The Kennedy Center’s appeal and audience.

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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, colloquially known as The Kennedy Center, has set an all-time public attendance record under executive director Ric Grenell—appointment by President Donald J. Trump, who also serves as chairman of the center’s board. An estimated 11,000 people attended the March 29 “EARTH to SPACE: Arts Breaking the Sky” fireworks display held on the Kennedy Center grounds.

“It was wonderful to have so many new visitors at the Kennedy Center for Cai Guo-Qiang’s firework showcase. We look forward to their return for more wonderful programming soon,” The Kennedy Center’s Vice President of Public Relations Roma Daravi said, adding: “Everyone is welcome here!”

While Hollywood celebrities and New York theater socialites bemoaned Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center, the America First leader swiftly depoliticized the arts and entertainment institution. President Trump and his administration contend that the overly leftist and “woke” programming featured at the Kennedy Center in recent years turned off regular tourists and other attendees, reducing the number of guests at concerts, operas, and musical and theater performances.

Notably, the fireworks show saw a crowd of 76 percent first-time attendees, a positive sign of the Kennedy Center, which, like other theater and opera venues, has struggled post-COVID-19 pandemic.

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April 3, 2025
Culture
News

US Naval Academy Drops 400 Titles from Library Collection Amid Bid to Excise DEI.

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❓What Happened: Nearly 400 books were removed from the U.S. Naval Academy’s library following a directive from the defense secretary’s office to eliminate materials promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

👥 Who’s Involved: U.S. Naval Academy, the office of the Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, Pentagon officials, Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, and other military academies.

📍 Where & When: The removal occurred at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. The directive was given late last week, and the removal was completed by Monday.

💬 Key Quote: Sean Parnell, a Pentagon spokesman, stated, “All service academies are fully committed to executing and implementing President Trump’s executive orders.”

⚠️ Impact: The action aligns with efforts to remove diversity-related content from federal entities, raising concerns among lawmakers and citizens about the elimination of historical content.

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The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis removed around 400 books from its library after being instructed by the defense secretary‘s office to remove materials promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This decision aligns with ongoing Trump administration initiatives to scrap such content.

Officials at the academy were tasked late last week with conducting a library review, evaluating around 900 books. The academy swiftly moved to eliminate almost 400 titles by Monday, ahead of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s visit.

A Pentagon representative, Sean Parnell, indicated, “All service academies are fully committed to executing and implementing President Trump’s executive orders.”

The directive impacted not only the Naval Academy but also prompted curriculum reassessments at the Air Force Academy in Colorado and West Point in New York. Due to their collegiate status, these institutions had previously been exempt from DEI-related executive orders targeting K-12 education.

Previously, President Donald J. Trump’s administration scrapped a bizarre $2.3 million virtual reality DEI program for U.S. military personnel. The program, which used a VR avatar, attempted to simulate difficult conversations and teach de-escalation strategies.

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April 2, 2025
Culture

Robby Starbuck Teams Up with Heritage Foundation to Battle Corporate Wokeness.

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❓What Happened: Robby Starbuck is set to join the Heritage Foundation as a visiting fellow, where he will spearhead an initiative aimed at persuading corporations to abandon leftist ideology and focus on merit-based policies.

👥 Who’s Involved: Conservative activist Robby Starbuck; Heritage Foundation; Andrew Olivastro, Heritage Foundation’s chief advancement officer; John Backiel, Heritage vice president of finance and accounting.

📍 Where & When: Heritage Foundation, effective immediately.

💬 Key Quote: “These harmful initiatives have no place in our businesses or institutions, and I’m committed to advancing policies that prioritize merit, free enterprise, and individual freedom over divisive ideologies,” Starbuck stated.

⚠️ Impact: The effort seeks to reshape corporate America, encouraging companies to abandon diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, emphasizing merit and free enterprise.

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Conservative activist Robby Starbuck has joined the Heritage Foundation as a visiting fellow, tasked with leading a new initiative focused on shifting corporations away from progressive ideologies like diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and towards prioritizing merit. Starbuck has previously influenced companies such as Deere, Harley-Davidson, and Stanley Black and Decker to reevaluate and reduce DEI practices, and aims to continue this campaign on a larger scale through his work at Heritage.

“This is about reversing the spread of divisive policies that have taken hold in American businesses and institutions,” Starbuck explained. He emphasized the importance of promoting policies that highlight merit, uphold free enterprise, and respect individual freedoms.

According to Andrew Olivastro, the chief advancement officer at the Heritage Foundation, Starbuck’s role is pivotal in redefining corporate America’s agenda. He applauded Starbuck for helping citizens reclaim their authority as stakeholders, customers, and workers. “Robby is a pioneer, and his leadership will be instrumental in setting a new course for business communities,” Olivastro remarked.

John Backiel, Heritage’s vice president of finance and accounting, also endorsed this initiative. He highlighted the potential for capital investment to drive positive change and combat what he described as the “corporate progressive indoctrination” of the workforce.

President Donald J. Trump’s election in November has empowered conservatives seeking to push back against corporate leadership imposing woke ideology, with a ban on federal funding for and contracts with organizations pushing DEI being one of the first initiatives of his second term.

Image by Mike Licht.

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March 31, 2025
Culture
Religion
UK

Britain’s State Broadcaster Just Aired an Eid Ceremony for the First Time.

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❓What Happened: The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) broadcasted a live Eid service from a mosque on British terrestrial TV for the first time.

👥 Who’s Involved: The BBC host Jason Mohammad, Firecracker Scotland, Amplify Consulting, Daisy Scalchi, and Aaqil Ahmed.

📍 Where & When: Bradford Central Mosque, during the morning of Eid.

💬 Key Quote: Daisy Scalchi stated, “This feels like it is absolutely the right moment to be doing something loudly and proudly, celebrating this key moment in the calendar.”

⚠️ Impact: This marks a historic broadcast, as Islam continues to gain cultural dominance despite widespread anti-mass migration protests, sometimes aimed against mosques, last year.

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The BBC, funded by a compulsory television license, has made history by airing a live Eid service from a mosque on British terrestrial television for the first time. The program, Eid Live, was broadcast from Bradford Central Mosque. The city’s demographics have been transformed by Islamic immigration in recent decades.

The broadcast was part of the BBC’s ongoing Faith and Hope season, designed to promote “inclusive” programming. As part of the celebration, an additional show, Celebrity Eid, will bring together prominent Muslim figures and non-Muslims later in the day.

Daisy Scalchi, responsible for religious content commissioning at the BBC, expressed surprise that such a broadcast had not occurred earlier. The initiative is part of a broader BBC effort to enhance religious output, and Scalchi highlighted collaborations with departments like BBC Children’s and BBC Sounds to enrich their religious programming. Firecracker Scotland, in collaboration with Amplify Consulting, is producing the Eid content.

Bradford is currently being celebrated as the UK City of Culture—a controversial decision, with Bradford having been a hotbed for so-called “grooming gangs,” comprised primarily of Muslim men who drug, rape, and pimp mostly white working-class girls.

Image by Time Green.

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March 30, 2025
Culture
News
Politics

Utah Bans LGBT Pride Flags in Public Buildings and Schools.

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❓What Happened: Utah’s governor allowed a law to take effect prohibiting the display of LGBT pride flags at public buildings, opting not to veto it despite concerns.

👥 Who’s Involved: Utah Governor Spencer Cox, Salt Lake City officials, Sundance Film Festival representatives, Utah Legislature, and the LGBT community.

📍 Where & When: Utah; the new law takes effect on May 7.

💬 Key Quote: Gov. Cox expressed appreciation for the LGBT community, acknowledging recent legislation has been challenging: “I want you to know that I love and appreciate you, and I am grateful that you are part of our state.”

⚠️ Impact: The law may increase tensions between state authorities and local governments, particularly Salt Lake City, while also potentially influencing events like the Sundance Film Festival to seek new venues.

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Utah has effectively banned the display of LGBT pride flags on state and local government properties. Only select flags, such as the U.S. flag, the state flag, and military flags, are allowed to be flown. Governor Spencer Cox announced he would let the legislation become law without his signature.

The law, set to take effect on May 7, compels state and local governments to restrict flag displays, incurring a $500 daily fine for non-compliance.

The Republican governor expressed reservations over the extent of the law, noting the potential clash with politically neutral spaces, particularly in school settings. Despite his misgivings, Cox opted against a veto, citing an expected legislative override.

Governor Cox reached out to the LGBT community, expressing empathy while acknowledging the challenging nature of recent legislative actions but maintaining his support for their place in Utah. “I want you to know that I love and appreciate you, and I am grateful that you are part of our state,” the governor said.

The legislation coincides with the Sundance Film Festival’s decision to relocate from Park City, Utah, to Boulder, Colorado. While festival representatives stated their move was not politically driven, Utah’s political climate has surfaced as a topic of discussion as Boulder provides what the festival views as a “welcoming environment.”

Utah’s legislation comes a year after the Oklahoma GOP looked to ban the state funding of LGBT ideology as well as pride events and prohibit the display of pride flags on state property. The bill, however, died just months after being introduced, not making it out of committee.

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March 27, 2025
Culture

‘Snow White’ Producer’s Son Blasts ‘Narcissist,’ Anti-Trump Rachel Zegler in Populist Slap Down – ‘Thousands Worked on That Film!’

Jonah Platt, son of Disney’s Snow White producer Marc Platt, is slamming the film’s starring actress Rachel Zegler for pushing her own personal politics while promoting the film, resulting in its dismal critical reception. Zegler, known previously for her role in West Side Story, espoused far-left political positions while promoting the film, including telling her social media followers to not only watch the Snow White trailer but to “always remember, free Palestine.”

Following the “free Palestine” post, Zegler was contacted by Disney, and producer Marc Platt flew from Los Angeles to New York to discuss the matter with the actress directly. After an Instagram user messaged Jonah Platt, calling his father’s decision to chastize Zegler “uncalled for” and “creepy, ” the 38-year-old Platt—himself a star of Broadway’s Wicked—fired back, defending his father.

“Yeah, my dad, the producer of enormous piece of Disney IP with hundreds of millions of dollars on the line, had to leave his family to fly across the country to reprimand his 20 year old employee for dragging her personal politics into the middle of promoting the movie for which she signed a multi-million dollar contract to get paid and do publicity for,” the younger Platt wrote. He continued: “This is called adult responsibility and accountability. And her actions clearly hurt the film’s box office. Free speech does not mean you’re allowed to say whatever you want in your private employment without repercussions.”

“Tens of thousands of people worked on that film and she hijacked the conversation for her own immature desires at the risk of all of the colleagues and crew and blue collar workers who depend on that movie to be successful,” Platt said, adding: “Narcissism is not something to be coddled or encouraged.”

PRO-PALESTINE, ANTI-TRUMP. 

Notably, Zegler has now agreed to have her Snow White promotion posts on social media reviewed by a Disney public relations team. The film’s box office opened far lower than expected, grossing just $43 million in the United States and $87 million worldwide.

Variety also noted that Zegler had agreed to have her “Snow White” social media posts reviewed by Disney representatives. Despite efforts to manage the narrative, the movie opened to lower-than-expected box office numbers, grossing $43 million domestically and $87 million worldwide. Following the 2024 presidential election, Zegler declared President Donald J. Trump to be a threat to democracy and wrote on social media: “May Trump supporters and Trump voters and Trump himself never know peace.”

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Jonah Platt, son of Disney's Snow White producer Marc Platt, is slamming the film's starring actress Rachel Zegler for pushing her own personal politics while promoting the film, resulting in its dismal critical reception. Zegler, known previously for her role in West Side Story, espoused far-left political positions while promoting the film, including telling her social media followers to not only watch the Snow White trailer but to "always remember, free Palestine." show more
March 25, 2025
Culture
News

Survey Reveals Record Low Happiness Among Americans Under Biden.

A report has revealed that Americans reached their most miserable under the former Biden-Harris regime, largely due to mass migration, high levels of crime, and the cost-of-living crisis. The World Happiness Report 2025, published by the University of Oxford in collaboration with Gallup and the United Nations (UN), shows there was a significant decline in happiness levels in the United States.

The U.S. ranked 24th globally, the lowest position recorded since the report’s inception. The report surveyed over 100,000 respondents across 140 countries, placing Finland at the top of the happiness rankings, followed closely by Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden. Afghanistan ranks as the least happy nation. The United Kingdom, while experiencing a decline in happiness similar to the U.S., stood one spot higher in 23rd place.

In the U.S., rising patterns of antisocial behavior, notably dining alone, have been highlighted as contributing factors to unhappiness, with instances of eating alone increasing by 53 percent over two decades. The report also mentions an alarming rise in ‘deaths of despair’—those due to suicide, alcohol, or drug-related causes—especially prevalent in wealthy nations like the U.S. Notably, close to 70 percent of American suicides are white men—though they are account for less than 30 percent of the general population.

While the research revealed that Americans were more unhappy than ever under the Biden regime, polls taken shortly after President Donald J. Trump’s election win last November show that a majority of Americans support and seem optimistic about Trump’s agenda.

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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A report has revealed that Americans reached their most miserable under the former Biden-Harris regime, largely due to mass migration, high levels of crime, and the cost-of-living crisis. The World Happiness Report 2025, published by the University of Oxford in collaboration with Gallup and the United Nations (UN), shows there was a significant decline in happiness levels in the United States. show more
March 22, 2025
Culture
Religion

Satanic Group Will Attempt ‘Black Mass’ in State Capitol.

A group of Satanists plans to conduct a “black mass” at the Kansas State Capitol on March 28, despite efforts by Governor Laura Kelly and bipartisan lawmakers to prevent the event. The Satanic Grotto and its leader, Michael Stewart, said the event gained attention following allegations that he stole a consecrated host from a local Catholic church.

Governor Kelly issued an order on March 12 prohibiting The Satanic Grotto from accessing the State House. This move was supported by changes in building and grounds policies initiated by bipartisan legislators. Kelly stated that there are more respectful means to express dissent than offending religious symbols.

In certain Satanist practices, a “black mass” involves desecrating the consecrated Eucharist, deemed a distortion of the Catholic Mass. A lawsuit by Bishop Joseph Naumann accused Stewart of admitting to stealing the Eucharist on social media and sending threatening letters to lawmakers.

Stewart, while acknowledging rude correspondence, denied accusations of theft and threats. The lawsuit was dismissed after Stewart’s hearing, although he pledged to continue with the demonstration, anticipating a possible arrest.

Earlier this month, the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property (TFP), a national Catholic group, launched a petition to have the black mass banned from the capitol. The petition amassed tens of thousands of signatures.

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A group of Satanists plans to conduct a "black mass" at the Kansas State Capitol on March 28, despite efforts by Governor Laura Kelly and bipartisan lawmakers to prevent the event. The Satanic Grotto and its leader, Michael Stewart, said the event gained attention following allegations that he stole a consecrated host from a local Catholic church. show more
March 21, 2025
Jack Montgomery
Culture
UK
World

‘Sounds Good to Me!’ — Trump Positive on Rumored Royal Offer to Join British Commonwealth.

President Donald J. Trump has responded to reports that King Charles III intends to make a “secret offer” to him for the U.S. to join the British Commonwealth as an associate member. Properly known as the Commonwealth of Nations, the organization comprises 56 members—almost all former members of the British Empire— who collaborate on a range of issues and host cultural events such as the Commonwealth Games, modeled on the Olympics.

U.S. associate membership of the Commonwealth was first floated during President Trump’s first term, with the Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) pitching the idea in 2017 via Nigel Farage, an ally of the America First leader who now leads Britain’s Reform Party. Society members eagerly await a potential invitation from King Charles during Trump’s upcoming state visit to the United Kingdom.

A source said: “This is being discussed at the highest levels. It would be a wonderful move that would symbolize Britain’s close relationship with the U.S. Donald Trump loves Britain and has great respect for the Royal Family, so we believe he would see the benefits of this.” The insider highlighted Trump’s well-known admiration for Britain and its monarchy, with his Scottish mother, Mary, having been a staunch royalist.

Responding to these reports on his Truth Social platform, President Trump wrote: “I Love King Charles. Sounds good to me!”

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President Donald J. Trump has responded to reports that King Charles III intends to make a "secret offer" to him for the U.S. to join the British Commonwealth as an associate member. Properly known as the Commonwealth of Nations, the organization comprises 56 members—almost all former members of the British Empire— who collaborate on a range of issues and host cultural events such as the Commonwealth Games, modeled on the Olympics. show more