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June 17, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Culture

Yet Another State Mulls Changes to Its Flag.

Far-left Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is inviting the public to submit design ideas for a new state flag. This follows lawmakers’ decision last year to ask voters to decide whether to scrap the traditional flag, which features the state coat of arms on a blue background.

Bellows, who previously attempted to ban Donald Trump from running for the Republican presidential nomination in the Pine Tree State, announced the contest on Friday. “I invite every Mainer to consider submitting a design for consideration,” she said.

The chosen design will form the basis for a new flag that voters will approve or reject in a November referendum. However, Bellows has mandated that submissions must feature a central pine tree and a blue five-pointed star in a corner, similar to Maine’s 1901 flag, replaced by the current iteration in 1909.

Minnesota replaced its traditional state flag, featuring a Native American brave and a white farmer, in May. Despite public opposition, Democratic lawmakers scrapped the detailed 1893 design for an eight-pointed white star on a minimalist background in two shades of blue.

Critics complain the new flag resembles the Somali flag. Minnesota, represented in part by Somalian immigration fraudster Ilhan Omar, hosts the largest Somali diaspora in America.

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Far-left Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is inviting the public to submit design ideas for a new state flag. This follows lawmakers' decision last year to ask voters to decide whether to scrap the traditional flag, which features the state coat of arms on a blue background. show more
June 15, 2024
Culture

This News Station Just Fired a Black Lady for Posting a ‘Straight Pride’ Meme to Her Private Facebook Account.

Ohio’s WFMJ TV station fired its Community Relations Director, Madonna Chism Pinkard, following her private social media post advocating for “straight pride” during the so-called “LGBTQ Pride Month.” The station issued a statement about the dismissal on its official Facebook page, claiming:

“WFMJ has terminated the employment of our Community Relations Director following her unauthorized post on a company-linked social media site last week. WFMJ is committed to serving our entire community with the respect we believe all people deserve.”

But Pinkard, who goes by “Madonna Jean” on Facebook, shared the controversial post to her personal account. The meme in question featured a photo of a man and a woman in wedding attire, accompanied by the words, “Celebrate Straight Pride. It’s Natural, It Has Worked for Thousands of Years. And You Can Make Babies!”

The station said it does not condone such actions and apologized to its viewers:

“We recognize we live in a diverse community with differing views on many topics, and we believe discussions of those views and reporting on them should be done in a respectful manner by all… We deeply regret that our Community Relations Director crossed the line.”

Social media users defended Pinkard’s post, citing freedom of speech. One commenter wrote, “It’s called freedom of speech. You’re allowed to practice your first amendment rights no matter what side you’re on.” Another user added, “I’m gay and find that hilarious.”

Pinkard has removed the contentious post and apologized said: “I apologize for the post that offended one of our viewers.”

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Ohio's WFMJ TV station fired its Community Relations Director, Madonna Chism Pinkard, following her private social media post advocating for “straight pride” during the so-called "LGBTQ Pride Month." The station issued a statement about the dismissal on its official Facebook page, claiming: show more
June 14, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Culture
Immigration
World

Marine Le Pen Calls for Islamist Dual Nationals to Be Stripped of Citizenship and Deported.

In her first speech since her National Rally (RN) party won the European Parliament elections in France, populist leader Marine Le Pen has vowed to strip Islamist dual nationals of their French citizenship and deport them.

“Bi-nationals connected to Islamist ideology must be stripped of their nationality and expelled. The French who adopt the ideology of the enemy must be brought before justice and punished. The laws exist; they just need to be applied,” Le Pen vowed.

“Radical mosques will be shut down, hate preachers expelled,” she continued. “[A]ssociations connected with Salafism and the Muslim Brotherhood will be dissolved. With me, be assured that the rights of women, today challenged by the Islamist obscurantism, will be granted to all the women of France. With me, the security will not go against liberty, in any case, not against the liberty of honest people.”

President Emmanuel Macron called a snap national election after National Rally placed first in the European elections, securing 31.4 percent of the vote against 14.6 percent for Macron’s Renaissance party.

Raheem Kassam, Editor-in-Chief of The National Pulse, believes Macron is gambling RN lacks the resources to fight another election campaign on such short notice. For a majority in the National Assembly, RN need to secure 289 seats—a significant increase from their current 88.

Macron’s stunt may be backfiring. RN is projected to win the election even if it fails to secure an outright majority. Meanwhile, a coalition of far-left parties is projected to beat Renaissance into third place.

However, the French right is also experiencing difficulties. The establishment-right Republicans and populist Reconquest are both imploding after failed attempts to establish an electoral pact with Le Pen.

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In her first speech since her National Rally (RN) party won the European Parliament elections in France, populist leader Marine Le Pen has vowed to strip Islamist dual nationals of their French citizenship and deport them. show more
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June 14, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Crime
Culture

Now NY Wants to BAN Masks on Public Transport. But Look Who’ll Be Exempt…

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is considering a partial ban on masks in the New York City subway system. The Democrat admits anti-Semitic protesters and criminals are using them to conceal their identities during illegal activities. This follows recent legislative actions in North Carolina, where lawmakers passed a ban on masks in public places, with exceptions for medical reasons. The North Carolina measure increases penalties for individuals wearing masks while committing crimes.

During a news conference, Hochul claimed she would “not tolerate individuals using masks to evade responsibility for criminal or threatening behavior.” She did not provide specific details about the prospective ban but said there would be exceptions for health, cultural, and religious reasons—meaning Muslims wearing face veils would be exempt.

The concept of banning masks in public is not new in New York. The state enacted a mask ban in the 1800s amidst violent protests, suspended in 2020 by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo due to the Chinese coronavirus pandemic.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is backing Hochul’s proposed ban. Adams previously advocated for shopkeepers to require customers to remove masks upon entering their stores, to make thieves and other criminals easier to identify.

“Cowards hide their faces. Dr. [Martin Luther] King did not hide his face,” Adams said.

On Monday, masked protesters chanted anti-Semitic and pro-Hitler slogans on the New York subway. It is unclear whether those involved would be impacted by a subway mask ban, however, as the Palestinian keffiyehs and Islamic veils they wore would likely fall under the “cutural” and “religious” exceptions Hochul referenced.

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul is considering a partial ban on masks in the New York City subway system. The Democrat admits anti-Semitic protesters and criminals are using them to conceal their identities during illegal activities. This follows recent legislative actions in North Carolina, where lawmakers passed a ban on masks in public places, with exceptions for medical reasons. The North Carolina measure increases penalties for individuals wearing masks while committing crimes. show more
June 13, 2024
Culture

Southern Poverty Law Center Fires 25% of Staff, Closes Multiple Departments.

The far-left Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has gutted its workforce, firing over 60 staffers and “essentially shuttering multiple departments.” Founded in 1971, the SPLC began its work by targeting remnants of the Ku Klux Klan in modern America, but swiftly expanded its remit to simply demonizing and attacking the mainstream political right. The group recently obtained an ‘F’ grade from charity regulators and watchdogs due to its hoarding of donor cash and internal expenses.

One of the organization’s most high-profile employees, Hannah Gais, said on Wednesday that the SPLC is sitting on “nearly a billion dollars in reserves” and blasted the organization’s management in agreement with the union that supposedly safeguards its employees.

In 2016, the SPLC was successfully sued by commentator Maajid Nawaz, a Muslim, after they branded him an “anti-Muslim extremist” for his focus on radical Islam and jihad. Nawaz, a former radical Muslim himself, was awarded over $3 million in the suit.

In 2021, the SPLC crashed the Christmas Gala of the New York Young Republican Club (NYYRC) in an attempt to smear members and catch them on camera saying untoward things. Their “investigation” turned up nothing, and the researchers involved were ridiculed on social media.

The group receives much of its cash from major charitable foundations, including Picowar, Fidelity, Schwab, and the notorious Unbound Philanthropy, which is also linked with Black Lives Matter and the UK-based “Hope Not Hate,” which routinely targets Brexit leader Nigel Farage.

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The far-left Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has gutted its workforce, firing over 60 staffers and "essentially shuttering multiple departments." Founded in 1971, the SPLC began its work by targeting remnants of the Ku Klux Klan in modern America, but swiftly expanded its remit to simply demonizing and attacking the mainstream political right. The group recently obtained an 'F' grade from charity regulators and watchdogs due to its hoarding of donor cash and internal expenses. show more
June 12, 2024
William Upton
Culture

New Orleans Mayor Declares June 11 ‘Back That Azz Up’ Day.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell (D) has declared June 11, 2024, “Back That Azz Up Day.” The proclamation honors the 25th anniversary of the popular song—of the same name—performed by New Orleans-born rapper Juvenile. Cantrell’s declaration also marks the kick-off of a new concert tour by the rapper, with an initial performance in New Orleans on July 7.

“This song has been a huge part of my musical journey, and it’s amazing to see it still resonate with people today, and I can’t wait for the moment each night of the tour when the song drops,” Juvenile said following the mayor’s announcement.

Released in the summer of 1999, “Back That Azz Up” quickly became a hit across the U.S. The song also featured appearances by rapper Lil Wayne and producer Mannie Fresh, both New Orleans natives. It peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 that year.

Cantrell’s tenure as mayor has been the subject of several controversies and accusations of corruption. The New Orleans Democrat was found to have used taxpayer-funded credit cards to cover personal expenses. In some instances, Cantrell did not repay the public debts until years later. Additionally, both Cantrell and members of her family have faced several tax liens on properties they own due to the mayor owing more than $95,000 in federal back taxes.

During the 2020 presidential election, Juvenile endorsed environmentalist-billionaire Tom Steyer in the Democrat presidential primary. A video of Steyer awkwardly dancing with the rapper to “Back That Azz Up” went viral shortly before the South Carolina Democratic primary contest.

Juvenile has faced numerous arrests for drug possession and assault—as well as several legal actions over failure to pay child support.

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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell (D) has declared June 11, 2024, "Back That Azz Up Day." The proclamation honors the 25th anniversary of the popular song—of the same name—performed by New Orleans-born rapper Juvenile. Cantrell's declaration also marks the kick-off of a new concert tour by the rapper, with an initial performance in New Orleans on July 7. show more
Jason Martin
June 10, 2024
Culture

Weirdo Pop Singer Chappell Roan Declines White House Invite Over Gaza.

Rising pop artist Chappell Roan, known (to some) for her song “Good Luck, Babe!,” publicly announced that she declined an offer to perform at a White House Pride celebration over Joe Biden‘s stance on the Israel-Hamas war. Roan made the statement during her performance at the New York Governors Ball Festival on Sunday, June 9.

Taking the stage at Queens’s Flushing Meadows Corona Park, the 26-year-old singer-songwriter was dressed in green body paint and a crown, paying homage to the Statue of Liberty. She dedicated her song “My Kink Is Karma” to the Biden government, stating, “As a response to the White House who asked me to perform at Pride: we want liberty, justice and freedom for all. When you do that, that’s when I’ll come.”

Roan’s declaration was met with cheers from the audience. Continuing her set, Roan recited a portion of Emma Lazarus’s sonnet, “The New Colossus,” which is engraved on the Statue of Liberty. She reminded the crowd, “I am in drag of the biggest queen of all. But in case you had forgotten what’s etched on my pretty little toes, ‘Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.’”

Roan further emphasized the significance of freedom, specifically noting, “That means freedom in trans rights, that means freedom in women’s rights. And it especially means freedom for all people and the oppressed, including those in occupied territories.”

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Rising pop artist Chappell Roan, known (to some) for her song “Good Luck, Babe!,” publicly announced that she declined an offer to perform at a White House Pride celebration over Joe Biden's stance on the Israel-Hamas war. Roan made the statement during her performance at the New York Governors Ball Festival on Sunday, June 9. show more
June 2, 2024
Culture

WATCH: Singer Adele Has Massive Meltdown After Anti-Pride Audience Heckle.

Singer Adele had a massive LGBT+ meltdown after an audience member at a Saturday night performance at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas shouted, “Pride sucks!”

Adele stopped her show to shout at the individual. “What was that? Did you just say, ‘Pride sucks?'” she asked. “Did you come to my f–king show and just say that Pride sucks? Are you f–king stupid? Don’t be so f–king ridiculous.”

Adele did not stop there, adding, “If you got nothing nice to say, shut up, all right?”

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Singer Adele had a massive LGBT+ meltdown after an audience member at a Saturday night performance at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas shouted, "Pride sucks!" show more

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May 31, 2024
Culture

‘Can’t Be a Young Actress in Hollywood and Not Have Predators Around’ – Molly Ringwald.

Molly Ringwald stressed the pervasive predatory behavior in Hollywood during a recent podcast appearance, describing her personal experience of the industry as “harrowing.”

“You can’t be a young actress in Hollywood and not have predators around,” said the ’80s starlet. She credited her “incredible survival instinct” and “pretty big superego” for helping her navigate and protect herself in the industry.

The actress also discussed her sense of isolation during her formative years in Hollywood, noting, “I never really felt like I was part of a community when I was in Hollywood, just because I was so young, really.”

The conversation took a personal turn as Ringwald mentioned her concerns for her daughter Matilda, who is also pursuing an acting career: “I have a 20-year-old daughter now who is going into the same profession, even though I did everything I could to convince her to do something else. And it’s hard.”

Ringwald has expressed belated misgivings about some of the films she starred in during her rough, such as John Hughes’s Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club.

“Back then, I was only vaguely aware of how inappropriate much of John’s writing was, given my limited experience and what was considered normal at the time,” she said.

“Of course, I don’t want to appear ungrateful to John Hughes, but I do oppose a lot of what is in those movies,” she added.

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Molly Ringwald stressed the pervasive predatory behavior in Hollywood during a recent podcast appearance, describing her personal experience of the industry as "harrowing." show more
May 31, 2024
Culture

Jerry Seinfeld Misses ‘Dominant Masculinity,’ Calls for Return of ‘Real Men.’

Jerry Seinfeld, celebrated comedian and co-creator of the iconic “Seinfeld” sitcom, expressed nostalgia for the “dominant masculinity” of past decades during a recent appearance on the “Honestly with Bari Weiss” podcast. The 70-year-old entertainer discussed various topics, including his latest film, “Unfrosted,” which is set in the 1960s.

Seinfeld lamented the loss of what he described as an agreed-upon social hierarchy from his youth. “There’s another element there that I think is the key element and that is an agreed-upon hierarchy, which I think has absolutely vaporized in today’s moment,” he said. “And I think that is why people lean on the horn and drive in the crazy way that they drive, because we have no sense of hierarchy. And as humans, we don’t really feel comfortable like that.”

Reflecting on the era, Seinfeld noted the presence of dominant masculinity, citing figures like JFK, Muhammad Ali, and Sean Connery as examples of “real men.” He shared that he aspired to embody similar traits, even though he considers his profession as a comedian distinctly “childish.” He remarked, “But I miss dominant masculinity. Yeah, I get the toxic [masculinity], but still, I like a real man.”

This is not Seinfeld’s first commentary on modern culture. In a previous interview with The New Yorker, he criticized “extreme left, PC crap,” claiming it has stifled comedy. He argued that the pervasive concern about offending others has led to a decline in mainstream comedic entertainment.

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Jerry Seinfeld, celebrated comedian and co-creator of the iconic “Seinfeld” sitcom, expressed nostalgia for the “dominant masculinity” of past decades during a recent appearance on the “Honestly with Bari Weiss” podcast. The 70-year-old entertainer discussed various topics, including his latest film, “Unfrosted,” which is set in the 1960s. show more