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February 19, 2024
Culture
Sports

Megan Rapinoe: ‘Somebody Needs to Check On Christians, They’re Not Okay.’

After angering Christians by claiming an injury is proof God doesn’t exist, retired professional women’s soccer player Megan Rapinoe decided to make fun of them during a podcast interview this week.

Rapinoe received criticism in November 2023 for comments about an injury she received in the final match of her career. “I’m not a religious person or anything, and if there was a god, like, this is proof that there isn’t,” Rapinoe said at the time. “This is f*cked up. It’s just f*cked up. Six minutes in, and I eat my achilles.”

Reflecting on the controversy surrounding her original comments during Tuesday’s episode of the “Pablo Torre Finds Out” podcast, Rapinoe apparently decided to insult Christians further.

“Somebody needs to check on the Christians. They’re not okay,” Rapinoe said. “They also missed the whole joke, but okay. Don’t act like a) you’re surprised by me making this joke about what happened or finding a dig. Who’s it at? God, myself, religion, the world? I don’t know. It’s just funny,” she continued.

While Rapinoe may think insulting Christians is funny, they face consistent persecution across the world. Last year, the Biden administration proposed a rule that could have effectively prevented Christians in America from fostering children.

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After angering Christians by claiming an injury is proof God doesn't exist, retired professional women's soccer player Megan Rapinoe decided to make fun of them during a podcast interview this week. show more
February 18, 2024
Culture

ForeverGrifter Michael Cohen Promotes New Anti-Trump Musical.

Michael Cohen, a one-time low-level employee for former President Donald Trump, will promote an Off-Broadway production attempting to lampoon Trump and key women from his personal life. Titled Five: The Parody Musical, the performance delves into the lives of Trump, his two former wives, his current wife — Melania Trump — his daughter, Ivanka Trump, and Stormy Daniels, the adult film actress whom Cohen allegedly paid $130,000. Cohen will introduce cast members and present musical numbers from the show at this morning’s preview.

Five takes its cues from Six, a Broadway hit about the wives of Henry VIII. The show was crafted by two gay, Jewish men — one a drag performer and the other a former mortgage loan officer turned playwright and producer. After reviewing the script, Cohen praised it as “clever and funny.”

Cohen, who in 2018 pleaded guilty to eight counts, including campaign finance violations, tax fraud, and bank fraud, has sought out every opportunity to try and discredit his former boss. Recently, he claimed that Trump plans on sending political opponents to Guantanamo Bay.

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Michael Cohen, a one-time low-level employee for former President Donald Trump, will promote an Off-Broadway production attempting to lampoon Trump and key women from his personal life. Titled Five: The Parody Musical, the performance delves into the lives of Trump, his two former wives, his current wife — Melania Trump — his daughter, Ivanka Trump, and Stormy Daniels, the adult film actress whom Cohen allegedly paid $130,000. Cohen will introduce cast members and present musical numbers from the show at this morning's preview. show more
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February 18, 2024
Culture

St. Patrick’s Cathedral: We Were Tricked Into Tranny Whore Funeral.

St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City has issued a scathing statement following its hosting of a funeral ceremony for transgender prostitute Cecilia Gentili this week. The “service” drew over 1,000 mourners, hundreds of whom were transgender, and who desecrated the holy space by wearing items of clothing such as “glittery miniskirts and halter tops [and] fishnet stockings,” reported The New York Times. The sacred space was further desecrated with the Spanish words for “transvestite,” “whore,” “blessed,” and “mother” — paired with the text of Psalm 25 — encircling an image of a halo-adorned Gentili displayed near the altar.

Now, St. Patrick’s is punching bag, claiming the organizers of the funeral were “scandalous” as well as “sacreligious” and “deceptive.”

The Very Rev. Enrique Salvo, Pastor at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral issued the following statement:

“Thanks to so many who have let us know they share our outrage over the scandalous behavior at a funeral here at St. Patrick’s Cathedral earlier this week. The Cathedral only knew that family and friends were requesting a funeral Mass for a Catholic, and had no idea our welcome and prayer would be degraded in such a sacrilegious and deceptive way. That such a scandal occurred at “America’s Parish Church” makes it worse; that it took place as Lent was beginning, the annual forty–day struggle with the forces of sin and darkness, is a potent reminder of how much we need the prayer, reparation, repentance, grace, and mercy to which this holy season invites us.

“At the Cardinal’s directive, we have offered an appropriate Mass of Reparation.”

Cecilia Gentili, originally from Argentina, led a life as a degenerate activist and organizer and even made an appearance in the FX series, “Pose.”

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St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City has issued a scathing statement following its hosting of a funeral ceremony for transgender prostitute Cecilia Gentili this week. The "service" drew over 1,000 mourners, hundreds of whom were transgender, and who desecrated the holy space by wearing items of clothing such as “glittery miniskirts and halter tops [and] fishnet stockings,” reported The New York Times. The sacred space was further desecrated with the Spanish words for “transvestite,” “whore,” “blessed,” and “mother” — paired with the text of Psalm 25 — encircling an image of a halo-adorned Gentili displayed near the altar. show more
February 18, 2024
Culture

George Santos Is Suing Jimmy Kimmel. Here’s Why.

Former New York Congressman George Santos is suing late-night host Jimmy Kimmel for alleged fraudulent activity and copyright infringement related to Cameo videos. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, claims that Kimmel requested, under a concealed identity, 14 Cameo videos from Santos and broadcast them on national television and social media for commercial gain. According to the suit, this breach of copyright occurred under the guise of fandom and starkly violated the original agreement.

Santos, expelled from Congress in December following an ethics report, asserts that Kimmel sought to profit from his open personality by misrepresenting himself and his intentions. In addition, Kimmel allegedly joked about the potential of being sued by Santos for fraud, an act his lawyers argue demonstrates a flagrant disregard for legal boundaries. Santos also accused Kimmel of fraud and violation of civil rights in a social media post over the weekend.

The lawsuit follows the television host’s airing of the Cameo videos beginning December 7. During a television appearance on December 11, Kimmel was quoted joking about the prospect of a lawsuit from Santos, describing it as a “dream come true.” Santos’ lawyers have since labeled his actions as clear violations of their client’s rights, referring to the on-air admission as evidence. ABC, the network airing Kimmel’s show, has yet to comment on the lawsuit.

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Former New York Congressman George Santos is suing late-night host Jimmy Kimmel for alleged fraudulent activity and copyright infringement related to Cameo videos. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, claims that Kimmel requested, under a concealed identity, 14 Cameo videos from Santos and broadcast them on national television and social media for commercial gain. According to the suit, this breach of copyright occurred under the guise of fandom and starkly violated the original agreement. show more
February 17, 2024
Culture

81-Year-Old American Placed Under Conservatorship for Dementia (No, It’s Not Joe, Yet).

Brian Wilson’s touring company and longtime publicist have filed to place the legendary, 81-year-old Beach Boys musician under conservatorship due to dementia. Wilson is the same as President Joe Biden, who was recently effectively deemed unfit for office by his own Department of Justice’s special counsel.

According to the filing, Wilson, who has a history of mental health issues, is reportedly suffering from a “major neurocognitive disorder (such as dementia).” Wilsion’s team is reportedly seeking the conservatorship to assist in his medical care, which they argue is incapable of administering himself.

“Mr. Wilson is unable to properly provide for his own personal needs for physical health, food, clothing, or shelter,” the filing states.

“The (proposed) conservatee does NOT have the capacity to informed consent to the administration of medications appropriate to the care and treatment of major neurocognitive disorders (including dementia.),” according to the filing.

“The deficits in mental function assessed…significantly impair the (proposed) conservatee’s ability to understand and appreciate the consequences of giving consent to the administration of medications for the care and treatment of major neurocognitive disorders.”

The court documents reveal that Wilson’s ability to provide informed consent for appropriate dementia-related treatments is significantly impaired. Medical professionals note severe impairments in his mental function, including great difficulty understanding and appreciating the implications of consenting to necessary medical care. The records reveal Wilson’s inability to attend court due to medical inability and highlight his struggles with fear, depression, and helplessness, along with increased difficulty in maintaining appropriate decorum in various situations.

A hearing is scheduled for April 26, 2024, to determine the need for a conservatorship.

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Brian Wilson's touring company and longtime publicist have filed to place the legendary, 81-year-old Beach Boys musician under conservatorship due to dementia. Wilson is the same as President Joe Biden, who was recently effectively deemed unfit for office by his own Department of Justice's special counsel. show more
February 17, 2024
Culture

‘Catholic’ St. Patrick’s Cathedral Hosts Funeral for Tranny Prostitute.

On Thursday, St. Patrick’s Cathedral held a memorial for Cecilia Gentili, an atheist, transgender activist, actress, and former sex worker. The service drew over 1,000 mourners, hundreds of whom were transgender and desecrated the holy space by wearing items of clothing such as “glittery miniskirts and halter tops [and] fishnet stockings,” reported The New York Times. The sacred space was further desecrated with the Spanish words for “transvestite,” “whore,” “blessed,” and “mother” — paired with the text of Psalm 25 — encircling an image of a halo-adorned Gentili displayed near the altar.

Despite the Catholic Church’s increasing kowtowing to secular, anti-Christian mores, its acceptance of a funeral service for the high-profile transgender activist is nevertheless surprising.

At the height of the AIDS crisis just a generation ago, St. Patrick’s Cathedral was a battleground between gay rights activists and a Catholic Church strongly opposed to homosexuality and the use of condoms, leading activists to stage protests in the cathedral’s aisles and chain themselves to its pews. The New York Archdiocese also famously denied public funerals for many high-profile members of the mafia in the past, such as Paul Castellano, despite their being devout Catholics.

Whether the church administration was aware of Gentili’s background when it agreed to host ‘her’ funeral is unclear, as Joseph Zwilling, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York’s spokesperson, hasn’t responded to inquiries on the matter.

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On Thursday, St. Patrick’s Cathedral held a memorial for Cecilia Gentili, an atheist, transgender activist, actress, and former sex worker. The service drew over 1,000 mourners, hundreds of whom were transgender and desecrated the holy space by wearing items of clothing such as "glittery miniskirts and halter tops [and] fishnet stockings," reported The New York Times. The sacred space was further desecrated with the Spanish words for "transvestite," "whore," "blessed," and "mother" — paired with the text of Psalm 25 — encircling an image of a halo-adorned Gentili displayed near the altar. show more
February 17, 2024
Wake Up Right
Culture
News

90-Year-Old Pushed Out of MS Society for DEI Non-Compliance.

Ninety-year-old Fran Itkoff, a dedicated volunteer for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in California, was dismissed for not understanding how to use woke gender pronouns.

The details: Itkoff was dismissed for failing to “abide by [the MS Society’s] Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion [DEI] guidelines” and put her pronouns in her e-mail signature.

  • Itkoff said: “I was confused. I didn’t know what it was and what it meant.”
Back up: Itkoff volunteered with the MS Society for 60 years and received multiple awards for her dedication before her forced exit. She was inspired to volunteer after her husband was diagnosed with the condition.
Her dismissal: A few days later, Itkoff received an e-mail telling her to “step down” from her volunteer role for failing to comply with the company’s DEI policies.
  • The e-mail reads: “Unfortunately, based on the situation, we have made the difficult decision to have you step down from your volunteer position, effective immediately.”

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting the brain and spinal cord, leading to nerve damage that causes physical and cognitive impairments.

The final word goes to Itkoff’s daughter, Elle Hamilton, who told Chaya Raichik (aka @LibsOfTikTok):

  • “It’s ironic, because they are saying they are inclusive, but they are excluding a 90-year-old disabled woman who has volunteered for 60 years.”

This article is adapted from the free ‘Wake Up Right’ newsletter, which you can subscribe to here.

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February 15, 2024
Culture
News

200-Year-Old Portrait of George Washington Stolen.

Authorities in Englewood, Colorado, reported on Tuesday that a 19th-century painting of George Washington was stolen from a local storage unit last month. According to the Englewood Police Department, the theft likely occurred overnight on January 10 during a break-in but was not immediately discovered. Authorities are offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to the portrait’s return.

The stolen portrait was painted in the early 1800s. The piece measures 24 inches by 30 inches and is framed in gold. “It’s not often that we have historical artifacts or historical art pieces stolen from this city,” said Crystal Essman of the Englewood Police Department. The painting’s financial value remains undisclosed, with authorities citing difficulties in estimating such value due to its historical significance.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has joined forces with local law enforcement in an effort to locate the missing artwork. The public is encouraged to report any information regarding the theft to Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.

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Authorities in Englewood, Colorado, reported on Tuesday that a 19th-century painting of George Washington was stolen from a local storage unit last month. According to the Englewood Police Department, the theft likely occurred overnight on January 10 during a break-in but was not immediately discovered. Authorities are offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to the portrait's return. show more
February 15, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Culture
Election 2024

1 in 5 Say Media’s Taylor Swift Obsession is 2024 Election PsyOp.

Almost a fifth of Americans believe singer Taylor Swift “is part of a covert government effort to help Joe Biden win the presidential election,” according to polling by Monmouth University.

Seventy-one percent of poll respondents who said Swift is involved in an election psyop (psychological operation) said they were Republican or Republican-leaning, and 83 percent said they would likely vote for Donald Trump — almost certain to be the Republican candidate — in November.

“The supposed Taylor Swift PsyOp conspiracy has legs among a decent number of Trump supporters. Even many who hadn’t heard about it before we polled them accept the idea as credible,” complained Patrick Murray, director of the Monmouth University Polling Institute.

He was referring to the fact that, of those poll respondents who said they believed Swift was involved in a conspiracy to reelect Joe Biden, 42 percent had never heard of it before the idea was put to them by Monmouth.

In 2016, Swift presented herself as apolitical — giving rise to the infamous “Taylor Swift’s silence is deafening” meme — but she went all in for Biden in 2020, posting pictures of herself with Biden-branded cookies on social media.

Policies Biden has supported have not always benefited the singer, however, with bail reform policies allowing a stalker to return to her New York townhouse immediately after leaving court earlier this year.

Her already high profile was elevated further at this year’s Super Bowl due to her relationship with Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce.

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Almost a fifth of Americans believe singer Taylor Swift "is part of a covert government effort to help Joe Biden win the presidential election," according to polling by Monmouth University. show more
February 13, 2024
Culture
Media

Super Bowl Draws Largest U.S. TV Audience Since Moon Landing.

An estimated 123.4 million viewers tuned into this year’s Super Bowl, marking it as the most-watched broadcast since the historic Apollo 11 Moon landing in 1969. The Kansas City Chiefs claimed victory against the San Francisco 49ers with a nail-biting overtime score of 25-22. Notably, pop star Taylor Swift‘s attendance, who is in a relationship with the Chiefs’ Travis Kelce, may have boosted viewership.

The consumer research firm Numerator reported that approximately 20 percent of viewers were rooting for the Chiefs, with some of that number potentially drawn in by Swift‘s relationship with Kelce. Capitalizing on the star power of Swift, the Super Bowl broadcast featured several shots of the pop star at the event socializing with celebrities such as actress Blake Lively and rapper Ice Spice — as well as a celebratory post-match kiss with Kelce. CBS dominated the telecast, with 112 million of the 123.4 million viewers.

In addition, this year witnessed a record with 202.4 million people watching at least part of the game, according to Nielsen data. The spike is likely due to a change in Nielsen’s methodology – which now includes those watching in a gathering or outside their homes. A combination of Taylor Swift’s star power, the returning Super Bowl champion Chiefs, the San Francisco 49ers led by upstart quarterback Brock Purdy, and the nostalgia of Usher’s half-time show all likely contributed to the NFL’s ratings success on Sunday.

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An estimated 123.4 million viewers tuned into this year's Super Bowl, marking it as the most-watched broadcast since the historic Apollo 11 Moon landing in 1969. The Kansas City Chiefs claimed victory against the San Francisco 49ers with a nail-biting overtime score of 25-22. Notably, pop star Taylor Swift's attendance, who is in a relationship with the Chiefs' Travis Kelce, may have boosted viewership. show more