Tuesday, July 1, 2025

ICYMI: Jack Daniel’s Abandons DEI.

Brown-Forman Corp., Jack Daniel’s whiskey maker, has scrapped its corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs amid growing pressure from conservatives.

In a letter to employees, the Kentucky-based company announced it will no longer tie executive compensation to DEI progress and will end its participation in the annual ranking of LGBTQ-friendly workplaces.

Brown-Forman cited changes in the legal and external environment as reasons for adjusting its DEI efforts.

Previously, 10 percent of short-term executive compensation was linked to DEI goals. The company also scrapped plans to increase minority-owned suppliers.

This move follows similar actions by other corporations that have also faced criticism from anti-DEI activist Robby Starbuck.

Starbuck, who has successfully pressured companies online, plans to target more firms and is critical of the Human Rights Campaign’s corporate equality index, which ranks companies based on LGBTQ staff benefits.

Harley-Davidson, Deere, and Tractor Supply have also scaled back their DEI efforts following Starbuck’s campaigns.

Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson has eliminated minority-owned supplier spending goals and DEI training. Earlier this week, a statement claimed it had not operated a corporate DEI function since April.

Deere and Tractor Supply have also refocused their DEI initiatives in recent months. In July, Deere stated it would no longer sponsor social or cultural awareness events.

Last month, Deere announced hundreds of layoffs due to the state of the struggling Biden-Harris economy and a collapse in demand. The company also announced it would be exporting the manufacture of some products to Mexico in the coming years.

Conservative pressure on companies to drop woke ideologies has been largely successful since the boycott of Bud Light over its partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney, which caused the brand to slip from its prior position as the number-one-selling beer in America.

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Brown-Forman Corp., Jack Daniel’s whiskey maker, has scrapped its corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs amid growing pressure from conservatives. show more

Judge Rules Transgender Male Can Join Girls’ Tennis Team.

A federal judge has ruled that a Virginia school district cannot prevent a transgender male from playing on a girls’ middle school tennis team while his lawsuit continues.

Judge M. Hannah Lauck of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia announced the decision on August 16 against Hanover County Public Schools. The preliminary injunction was issued in favor of the 11-year-old student, identified as “Janie Doe” in court documents.

Judge Lauck concluded that Janie is likely to succeed in his claim that the Hanover County School Board violated both Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution by barring him from playing on the girls’ tennis team for the 2024–2025 school year.

The ruling prevents the district from prohibiting Doe from trying out and participating in the girls’ tennis team while her lawsuit, filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), proceeds. The suit claims that Janie suffers from gender dysphoria and has identified as female since the age of seven.

In a unanimous vote, the school board had decided against allowing Janie to continue participating on the team. Judge Lauck stated that the board’s actions are contrary to the public interest in ensuring educational institutions are free from discrimination, including on the basis of gender identity.

Liberal judges in Virginia have a history of championing transgender causes, including in 2017, when a judge compared a transgender teen who sued the Virginia School Board over the right to use the girls’ bathroom to Martin Luther King Jr.

More recently, at the Paris Olympic Games, a male athlete who failed gender tests repeatedly was able to win a gold medal in women’s boxing.

Image by Tim Evanson.

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A federal judge has ruled that a Virginia school district cannot prevent a transgender male from playing on a girls’ middle school tennis team while his lawsuit continues. show more

Democrats’ Woke 2024 Platform Opens by Declaring America Is Built on Stolen Land.

The 2024 Democratic Party Platform opens with a “land acknowledgment,” stating that the United States of America was established on territory stolen from the Native American tribes. “We honor the communities native to this continent, and recognize that our country was built on Indigenous homelands,” the document states, adding that the Democratic Nation Committee “pay[s] our respects to the millions of Indigenous people throughout history who have protected our lands, waters, and animals.”

The platform, which the Democrats will vote to endorse alongside presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris in Chicago, Illinois, over the coming days, further acknowledges that the Chicago area, specifically, comprises “the traditional homelands of the Anishinaabe, also known as the Council of the Three Fires: the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi Nations.”

The Democrats also “acknowledge the many other tribes who consider this area their traditional homeland, including the Myaamia, Ho-Chunk, Menominee, Sac and Fox, Peoria, Kaskaskia, Wea, Kickapoo, and Mascouten.”

The “traditional homelands” of the American Indians changed hands between the native tribes over generations of warfare long before the arrival of the first European settlers. Much of the Great Sioux Nation, which warred with the United States through the 19th century, was established on territory the Sioux had stolen from the Crow tribe, for instance.

The first English colony in North America was established in 1585 on Roanoke Island, modern-day North Carolina, on land where the regional ruler, Powhatan, had exterminated the local tribe. He did so in deference to a prophecy that he would be overthrown by a nation arising from the area and massacred the English colonists after their ships sailed away for the same reason. This set the stage for the Anglo-Powhatan Wars when more Englishmen arrived to establish the Jamestown colony.

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The 2024 Democratic Party Platform opens with a "land acknowledgment," stating that the United States of America was established on territory stolen from the Native American tribes. "We honor the communities native to this continent, and recognize that our country was built on Indigenous homelands," the document states, adding that the Democratic Nation Committee "pay[s] our respects to the millions of Indigenous people throughout history who have protected our lands, waters, and animals." show more

Tim Walz Advised Pro-LGBTQ Group That Discussed Sexuality With School Kids.

Governor Tim Walz (D-MN), the Democratic Party’s 2024 vice presidential nominee, was pushing LGBTQ gender ideology over 25 years ago as a Minnesota high school teacher in 1999. Kamala Harris‘s current running mate served as the faculty advisor to a “gay-straight alliance” group described as a “safe space” for students to discuss their sexual orientation.

The gay-straight alliance was born from the efforts of five or six students looking to promote “Gay Awareness Day” in the school. Over 150 students said they’d walk out if a day were dedicated to discussing sexual orientation—something many found inappropriate for the high school environment. However, with Walz‘s assistance, the handful of students were able to force an all-student assembly where their classmates heard guest speakers discuss LGBTQ issues.

Many parents took their children out of school during the event. Addressing Walz‘s role in the student LGBTQ organization, former gay-straight alliance member Laura Matson told the Washington Post that the Minnesota Democrat “was really steadfast in his support.” She said Walz was always available to the handful of students to discuss sexuality and give guidance, insisting: “It was important to learn how to be an ally and how to have conversations around identity at a young age.”

After entering politics, Walz continued his support for the LGBTQ agenda, including signing a sprawling human rights law as governor that removed explicit language barring pedophiles from being considered a protected class in the state.

Additionally, Walz has made Minnesota a so-called ‘transgender sanctuary state’—going so far as to legislatively bar children present in the state and undergoing gender transition from being returned to a parent living out of state.

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Governor Tim Walz (D-MN), the Democratic Party's 2024 vice presidential nominee, was pushing LGBTQ gender ideology over 25 years ago as a Minnesota high school teacher in 1999. Kamala Harris's current running mate served as the faculty advisor to a "gay-straight alliance" group described as a "safe space" for students to discuss their sexual orientation. show more

This European Nation Just Moved To Ban LGBTQ Ideology in Schools.

A law banning the promotion of LGBTQ issues in schools has just been passed by Bulgarian President Rumen Radev. The new law prohibits “propaganda, promotion, or incitement” of ideas related to nontraditional sexual orientations or gender identities other than biological ones.

The amendment, proposed by the nationalist Revival party—and passed with 159 votes in favor, 20 against, and 10 abstentions—defines “nontraditional sexual orientation” as differing from the norm of opposite-sex attraction. Supporters argue the amendments align with Bulgaria’s constitution and Orthodox Christian values. The Bulgarian Orthodox Church endorsed the changes.

Hundreds of academics urged Radev to veto the amendment, arguing it addresses a non-existent problem in the Bulgarian education system and instead promotes political attacks on the LGBTQ community. Radev did not address the calls directly, but his press service confirmed that signing the law reflected his stance on the changes.

On August 15, hundreds of protesters in Sofia demanded Radev’s resignation and the repeal of the law, chanting slogans like “Fascism kills, power covers up” and “Shame on you.” A counterprotest by the pro-Russian party Vazrazhdane took place simultaneously.

Hungary passed a similar law in 2021 aimed at protecting children from pedophiles, forbidding the display of LGBTQ ideological content to minors in schools as well as in popular media. Same-sex marriage and gay adoption are also banned in the country.

The law was met with fierce opposition from liberals across Europe. Fifteen countries, including Germany and France, launched lawsuits demanding its repeal. The stance of Bulgaria and Hungary are in firm contrast with parts of the United States, where judges have ruled that parents cannot opt their children out of LGBTQ indoctrination.

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A law banning the promotion of LGBTQ issues in schools has just been passed by Bulgarian President Rumen Radev. The new law prohibits "propaganda, promotion, or incitement" of ideas related to nontraditional sexual orientations or gender identities other than biological ones. show more

Obama ‘Hope’ Poster Artist Humiliated After Unveiling Kamala Version.

The artist who designed the famous Barack Obama “Hope” poster is receiving a flood of criticism after he unveiled a variation with 2024 Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris that features the text “Forward.” Shepard Fairey, the founder of the OBEY Clothing company, unveiled the new poster in a late Thursday post on Instagram, with users immediately panning the updated design and Democratic candidate.

“‘We are not going back.'” These words from Kamala Harris summarize the moment we are in, and in order not to go back, we must go FORWARD!” Fairey wrote in his post, adding: “While we have not achieved all the goals we might be seeking, we are making progress – all in the face of expanding threats and regressive political adversaries.⁠”

‘OBEY THE PROPAGANDA.’

However, Fairey’s followers on Instagram do not appear to share his enthusiasm. The criticism was almost immediate, eventually forcing the left-wing artist to shut down the ability of users to comment on the post. A bulk of users blasted Fairey as a “sellout” and accused him of supporting a “genocide” in Gaza due to the Biden-Harris government’s tacit backing of Israel‘s war against the Hamas terrorist group.

“You mean that Kamala who is killing people in Ukraine and Gaza?” one user wrote. Another accused Fairey of betraying his radical art, writing: “I mean you do realize she supports the continued funding of an ongoing Gen0cide right Shepard? Right? Seems like you’re missing the point of your own art.”

In addition to progressive outrage over the Gaza war, users also blasted the conflation of Obama‘s progressive politics with Harris, who is a former prosecutor. “Forward in condoning genocide? Forward in ruining people’s lives by eternally hailing them for petty marijuana charges?” another post reads before continuing: “Forward in being screwing the voters out of actually being able to choose a candidate?”

The user added: “Her past is atrocious, her term as VP was atrocious, and her future is atrocious.”

 

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The artist who designed the famous Barack Obama "Hope" poster is receiving a flood of criticism after he unveiled a variation with 2024 Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris that features the text "Forward." Shepard Fairey, the founder of the OBEY Clothing company, unveiled the new poster in a late Thursday post on Instagram, with users immediately panning the updated design and Democratic candidate. show more

WATCH: Pakistanis Take Over British Streets to Celebrate Independence from Britain.

Pakistani migrants, dual nationals, and British citizens of Pakistani descent took over streets in several British cities on Wednesday to celebrate Pakistan’s independence from Britain. In some cases, the rowdy celebrations were actively facilitated by the police shutting down roads for them—angering English soccer fans who were subjected to an anti-social behavior dispersal order when the national team played in the European Football Championship finals in July.

Media coverage of the celebrations, which come as Britain is wracked with anti-mass migration demonstrations and Muslim and far-left counter-demonstrations, is limited. However, footage uploaded to social media by revelers shows crowds with Pakistani flags and cars wrapped in Pakistani colors cheering their independence from Britain, lighting fireworks, and honking horns long into the night in cities including London, Birmingham, and Manchester.

Some municipal governments in areas with large Pakistani heritage populations marked Pakistani Independence Day by lighting buildings such as public libraries in Pakistani colors.

Britain’s 2021 census registered 1.6 million British Pakistanis, and annual Pakistani immigration has been accelerating in recent years—up from 21,000 in 2019 to 83,000 in 2023. Much of the demographic is poorly integrated, with around 46 percent of Pakistani heritage newborns in Bradford, a significant Muslim population center, being the result of marriages between first cousins. Pakistanis are also the most unemployed demographic in Britain and are disproportionately likely to be arrested.

Pakistan separated from the British alongside India and East Pakistan, now Bangladesh, in 1947. Under the British, the three nations had been united as a single state, but a partition along religious lines was forced by pressure from the Muslim League. This partition was marked by up to two million killings and the displacement of over ten million people, mostly Hindus and Sikhs.

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Pakistani migrants, dual nationals, and British citizens of Pakistani descent took over streets in several British cities on Wednesday to celebrate Pakistan's independence from Britain. In some cases, the rowdy celebrations were actively facilitated by the police shutting down roads for them—angering English soccer fans who were subjected to an anti-social behavior dispersal order when the national team played in the European Football Championship finals in July. show more
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Texas AG Ken Paxton Scores ANOTHER Win Against The Biden-Harris Anti-Women Agenda.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has successfully petitioned to expand a court injunction against the Biden-Harris government’s attempts to impose changes to Title IX in contradiction of state anti-discrimination laws. The expanding court order now provides additional protections for women in Texas academic institutions, ensuring that biological males who claim to be female cannot claim protected status and use spaces reserved for women.

The Texas fight against the Title IX rule changes—which grant special status to transgender individuals and would force academic institutions receiving federal funds to allow biological males into spaces reserved exclusively for women—began with a Paxton-led lawsuit in June of 2023. A year later, the Texas Attorney General secured a major win against the Biden-Harris government, with a federal district judge ruling that “rewriting Title IX in a way that shockingly transforms American education” is unlawful.

Since the ruling, the Biden-Harris Department of Education has attempted several workarounds that would still impose the protected class status for transgender individuals despite being in contravention of Texas anti-discrimination laws, which protect female-only spaces. Last month, Paxton secured an injunction against an initial attempt by the Biden-Harris government to promulgate a new variation of their Title IX rule.

With today’s ruling, the judge expanded that injunction, effectively enjoining any future attempts by the Department of Education to change the statute to include provisions for “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” while Paxton‘s lawsuit remains pending in the appeals process.

Paxton hailed the expanded injunction on Tuesday, stating: “This is a major win for protecting Texas and its students from any future attempt by the federal government to impose its unlawful interpretation of Title IX that puts women and girls at risk.”

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has successfully petitioned to expand a court injunction against the Biden-Harris government's attempts to impose changes to Title IX in contradiction of state anti-discrimination laws. The expanding court order now provides additional protections for women in Texas academic institutions, ensuring that biological males who claim to be female cannot claim protected status and use spaces reserved for women. show more

Woke, Islam-Loving UK Govt Mandates Booze-Free Socials for Govt Workers. Really.

Staff at Britain’s Home Office, roughly equivalent to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, have been instructed to make every other social event alcohol-free amid concerns over inclusivity. Sources say senior bureaucrats want to make sure “every other social isn’t the pub” at a time when Muslims—who are forbidden to drink alcohol—are becoming an increasingly large share of the population, particularly in London and other urban centers.

“There is definitely a bit of a culture around inclusivity, and this approach has become systemic within the department,” a source revealed. Officials are encouraging work socials that “revolve around activities” such as bowling and picnicking an alternative to the traditional round of drinks at the pub.

Other departments, including the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS), have similarly been encouraging staff to limit drinking during social events. A DCMS insider mentioned that during all-staff meetings, senior leadership consistently advises against heavy drinking at large social gatherings.

WOKE CULTURE.

The Home Office is also encouraging staff to celebrate “diversity” amid ongoing anti-mass migration protests and counter-protests in Britain, many of which are devolving into violence.

“The inclusion, understanding, and celebration of our many faiths and beliefs and diverse cultures and experiences is an important part of how we effectively deliver our services and develop policies to help protect our communities,” said Daniel Hobbs, Director General of the Home Office Migration and Borders Group, in one recent communication, urging staff to “show allyship by learning more about the diversity of our department.”

He added that staff should be “proud” of their work cramming tens of thousands of illegal aliens into hotels across the country—an unpopular policy that has helped sustain the current protests, initially sparked by the mass stabbing of several young girls by a migration-background teenager.

Previously, staff at the Foreign Office—equivalent to the U.S. State Department—have celebrated “World Hijab Day” by encouraging staff to try on Islamic veils, suggesting, “Many find liberation, respect and security through wearing it.”

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Staff at Britain's Home Office, roughly equivalent to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, have been instructed to make every other social event alcohol-free amid concerns over inclusivity. Sources say senior bureaucrats want to make sure “every other social isn’t the pub” at a time when Muslims—who are forbidden to drink alcohol—are becoming an increasingly large share of the population, particularly in London and other urban centers. show more

Major American Medical Trade Association Will NOT Recommend Gender Surgeries for Minors.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is breaking rank with most U.S. medical associations over its stance on surgical procedures and hormone treatments for minors seeking gender transition. ASPS, with over 11,000 members across the United States and Canada, announced quietly in late July that it “has not endorsed any organization’s practice recommendations for the treatment of adolescents with gender dysphoria.”

ASPS’s decision effectively rejects the current consensus among medical trade associations—which many critics argue are captured by proponents of gender ideology. The trade group decision comes amidst member concerns regarding the lack of information on the long-term impact of gender transition surgeries and hormone replacement therapy. According to ASPS, there is “considerable uncertainty as to the long-term efficacy for the use of chest and genital surgical interventions.”

Additionally, the group states that “existing evidence base is viewed as low quality/low certainty.” The move comes amidst the release of the state-sponsored Cass Review in Britain, which contends the current medical consensus on gender dysphoria and minors is not based on scientific and medical expertise but on the opinions of non-governmental organizations like the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) which pushes gender ideology as part of its mission.

Following the Cass Review and several medical studies, numerous countries in Europe abruptly ended gender transition procedures for children. W

There is growing evidence that the procedures do not produce the mental or physical health outcomes purported by those who push gender ideology, and growing concern in the medical community about the long-term risk o malpractice suits.

The legal impacts of transition procedures—especially if additional research suggests little to no medical positives—could see additional associations join the ASPS.

Image by Ross Burgess.

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The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is breaking rank with most U.S. medical associations over its stance on surgical procedures and hormone treatments for minors seeking gender transition. ASPS, with over 11,000 members across the United States and Canada, announced quietly in late July that it "has not endorsed any organization’s practice recommendations for the treatment of adolescents with gender dysphoria." show more