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February 28, 2024
Culture

Texas AG Ken Paxton Sues Pornhub for Rejecting Age Verification Requirements.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a lawsuit against Aylo, the parent company of Pornhub. The lawsuit, filed in Travis County District Court, accuses the company of failing to uphold state-level age verification laws on its platform and associated sites. In addition to seeking substantial damages under a law that was initially deemed unconstitutional, the case also cites Aylo for failing to display health warnings regarding sexual materials, a requirement under Texas law HB 1181.

The legal action comes amid a broader push for stricter age verification on adult content sites in Texas and across the United States. Texas law HB 1181 necessitates that adult content sites either develop their own methods or use a third-party service to collect information, such as a government-issued ID, to prevent minors from accessing explicit content. Aylo, formerly known as MindGeek, reportedly added health warnings related to sexual materials last year, though the company is also accused of not maintaining this practice.

The company Aylo has faced mounting political and regulatory challenges, with state-level restrictions imposed in the US, including Louisiana and Texas, and outright bans in North Carolina and Montana. Globally, the European Union recently classed Pornhub as a “Very Large Online Platform,” requiring regulation under the Digital Services Act. Age verification for pornographic content in the UK is a continuing area of focus for the regulatory body Ofcom. Texas law HB 1181 imposes fines of $10,000 per day for violations, alongside a potential lump sum of up to $1.6 million, charges which could impact Pornhub’s future financial feasibility in the state. Aylo has declined to comment on the lawsuit.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a lawsuit against Aylo, the parent company of Pornhub. The lawsuit, filed in Travis County District Court, accuses the company of failing to uphold state-level age verification laws on its platform and associated sites. In addition to seeking substantial damages under a law that was initially deemed unconstitutional, the case also cites Aylo for failing to display health warnings regarding sexual materials, a requirement under Texas law HB 1181. show more
February 28, 2024
Breaking
Culture

Curb Your Enthusiasm Star Dies at 76.

Renowned American comedian Richard Lewis has passed away at the age of 76. Lewis, best known for his unique stand-up comedy style and his self-portrayal on HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, made contributions to the comedy scenes spanning several decades. He rose to fame in the 1970s alongside comics such as Andy Kaufman, Richard Belzer, and Elayne Boosler, distinguishing himself as a favorite on late-night TV shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.

Lewis’s stage persona, characterized by his predilection for dark clothing and a humorously grim outlook on life, became iconic. His career was marked not only by his use of self-deprecating wit, but also by his candidness about personal struggles with addiction and mental health.

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Renowned American comedian Richard Lewis has passed away at the age of 76. Lewis, best known for his unique stand-up comedy style and his self-portrayal on HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm, made contributions to the comedy scenes spanning several decades. He rose to fame in the 1970s alongside comics such as Andy Kaufman, Richard Belzer, and Elayne Boosler, distinguishing himself as a favorite on late-night TV shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. show more
February 28, 2024
Wake Up Right
Culture
Health

Doctors Help HIV-Positive Trans Dude ‘Breastfeed’ Infant.

A transgender biological man with HIV is “breastfeeding” his infant despite the risk of transmission, and Canadian doctors are helping him do it.

Back up: Murray Pearson, 52, who identifies as a woman and goes by the name Margie Fancypants on social media, began “transitioning” in 2022, including taking drugs to grow breasts that can lactate.

The horrifying details: Pearson began posting to a Reddit forum for transgenders several months ago, detailing his journey to “connect through feeding” his 9-month-only baby.
  • He explained that he was working with two endocrinologists who created a drug protocol to induce lactation artificially.
HIV positive: Pearson admitted that he is HIV positive and acknowledges that transmission to his infant via milk “IS possible if viral load becomes detectable.”
  • Viral load refers to the amount of HIV in the blood at a given time.
  • He says he plans to test his viral load monthly to mitigate the risk.

Time out… “Mitigate risk”? How about eliminating the risk of giving your infant HIV by not exposing them to the risk at all? This whole story is giving late stage Republic vibes.

One of Pearson’s doctors, Dr. Marina Klein, gave a comment to Reduxx, saying: “It’s important to emphasize that we do not recommend breastfeeding for people with HIV… [however] If, after informed discussion, a person expresses a wish to breastfeed they may choose to do so provided they are willing to follow a close protocol of viral monitoring.”

Pray for that baby.

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

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February 28, 2024
Culture

Beloved Film ‘Mary Poppins’ Slapped With Age Rating in UK Due to ‘Discriminatory Language.’

The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has raised the rating of Mary Poppins from U to PG because it “includes two uses of the discriminatory term ‘Hottentots,’” a BBFC spokesman said.

‘Hottentot’ is a historical South African term for the Khoekhoe, an indigenous group, that is now considered offensive. The character Admiral Boom uses the word in the film, in one instance referring to chimney sweeps whose faces are covered in soot.

“While ‘Mary Poppins’ has a historical context, the use of discriminatory language is not condemned, and ultimately exceeds our guidelines for acceptable language at U,” the BBFC spokesman said. “We therefore classified the film PG for discriminatory language.”

The spokesman continued: “We understand from our racism and discrimination research, and recent classification guidelines research, that a key concern for people, parents in particular, is the potential to expose children to discriminatory language or behavior which they may find distressing or repeat without realizing the potential offense.”

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The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has raised the rating of Mary Poppins from U to PG because it “includes two uses of the discriminatory term ‘Hottentots,’” a BBFC spokesman said. show more
February 25, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Culture

WATCH: ‘I’m a Gun Toting, Locked and Loaded, God-Fearing Son of a Bitch’ – Staind’s Aaron Lewis Debuts ‘Made in China’ Song.

Aaron Lewis, lead vocalist and guitarist of Staind, has released a new, patriotic single titled ‘Made in China,’ pushing an unabashedly American nationalist message.

“I ain’t made in China, From all the cheapest parts,” the song begins, later taking a swipe at the Chinese labor camps employing “Uyghur kids, For pennies on the dollar” — and, by extension, the American corporations that take advantage of them.

“Foreign-made or city-raised, I’m proud to say I’m neither, And I ain’t selling ’em any of mine, And I ain’t buying theirs either,” Lewis sings, adding: “If you got something to say about that, I couldn’t give two shits, ‘Cause I ain’t made in China, I’m American as it gets.”

Lewis does not mince words about what this means to him, singing: “I’m a gun-toting, Locked and loaded, God-fearing son of a bitch, Lord knows I ain’t made in China, I’m American as it gets.”

Lewis is a fierce critic of the “idiotic” Joe Biden and a strong supporter of Donald Trump.

Lyrics and music video below: 

Made In China

I ain’t made in China
From all the cheapest parts
I ain’t one for driving
Them imported foreign cars
I’m more like American “muscle”
From 1966
Yeah. I ain’t made in China
I’m American as it gets

I ain’t made by Uyghur kids
For pennies on the dollar
I’m made in the USA
It says so on my collar
Tried and true
Red, white and blue
My roots run way too thick
Yeah. I ain’t made in China
‘Cause I’m American as it gets

And I’m hat over heart
Doing my part
To love the flag
That drapes over the caskets
Of the ones who don’t come back
I’m a gun-toting
Locked and loaded
God-fearing son of a bitch
Lord knows I ain’t made in China
I’m American as it gets

Red-blooded as they come
I’ll die for being free
I’m proud of where I’m from

Foreign-made or city-raised
I’m proud to say I’m neither
And I ain’t selling ’em any of mine
And I ain’t buying theirs either
If you got something to say about that
I couldn’t give two shits
‘Cause I ain’t made in China
I’m American as it gets

And I’m hat over heart
Doing my part
To love the flag
That drapes over the caskets
Of the ones who don’t come back
I’m a gun-toting
Locked and loaded
God-fearing son of a bitch
Lord knows I ain’t made in China
I’m American as it gets

Lord knows I ain’t made in China
‘Caskets I’m American as it gets

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Aaron Lewis, lead vocalist and guitarist of Staind, has released a new, patriotic single titled 'Made in China,' pushing an unabashedly American nationalist message. show more
February 23, 2024
Culture

Cops Say Trans Teen WAS NOT Killed By Fight Injuries Despite Left Media Spin.

Preliminary findings from the Owasso Police Department reveal that the recent death of Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old “non-binary” student at Owasso High School in Oklahoma, was not a result of physical “trauma.” The death followed a fight between Benedict and other students in the school’s girls’ restroom. Statements issued late Wednesday confirm Benedict’s death was not directly linked to injuries sustained in the incident.

“At this time, any further comments on the cause of death are currently pending until toxicology results and other ancillary testing results are received,” police said. “The official autopsy report will be available at a later date.”

Benedict, who identified as gender-fluid, was involved in a physical dispute with three older female students on February 7 inside the girls’ restroom. School staff broke up the confrontation, and all parties were escorted to the school’s administration office for health evaluations. Although no immediate need for medical transport was identified, the school nurse advised Benedict to seek further medical evaluation. On the evening of February 8, the student suddenly collapsed and subsequently died at St. Francis Pediatric Emergency Room in Tulsa.

The investigation into the circumstances surrounding Benedict’s death is ongoing, with the Owasso Police Department interviewing school staff and students. Once completed, investigators plan to submit their findings to the Tulsa County District Attorney’s office. The final autopsy report detailing the cause of Benedict’s death will be available at a later date. Meanwhile, a funeral for Benedict was held on February 15, with an escort from local police and members of Bikers Against Child Abuse. Details about the other students involved in the altercation remain undisclosed due to confidentiality policies for juveniles.

Benedict’s death has become a cause célèbre among LGBT activists, who seized on the notion that she died due to injuries sustained in the fight.

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Preliminary findings from the Owasso Police Department reveal that the recent death of Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old "non-binary" student at Owasso High School in Oklahoma, was not a result of physical "trauma." The death followed a fight between Benedict and other students in the school's girls' restroom. Statements issued late Wednesday confirm Benedict's death was not directly linked to injuries sustained in the incident. show more
February 22, 2024
William Upton
Culture

A Queer Mexican Playwright is Refusing to Take His HIV Meds Until a Small New York Theatre Backs Hamas.

Victor I. Cazares, a queer and HIV-positive playwright, is refusing to take his antiviral medication until the New York Theatre Workshop declares its support for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war that continues to rage in Gaza. He says he hopes his physical decline and suffering will move the small theater to action. The ‘drama’ around the queer Mexican playwright’s protest has played out in a series of Instagram posts.

“Maybe they don’t feel much for Palestinians. They can’t imagine,” Cazares said in a recent interview, adding: “But they’ve spoken to me. They can visualize my life. They’ve seen me be among them. What I’m hoping is that my life means something.” Cazares has not taken a dose of Dovato — an antiviral medication that has had an over 90 percent success rate in reducing HIV to undetectable levels in patients — since December 1, 2023. After 41 days of foregoing the antiviral medication, the playwright’s HIV levels were no longer undetectable — meaning the virus had established itself in his body.

Friends and family of Cazares have objected to his protest — ostensibly in support of the Hamas terrorist group that governs the Palestinian Gaza territory. His sister-in-law objected to his actions, telling him, “No one’s asking you to do this, Victor. We need you here.” Friends have tried to reason with him, asking: “Why are you risking your life for a white institution that is never going to care about your life?” In response, Cazares claims he’s given his life to theater and is willing to take his protest to a hospital bed if necessary. He believes the New York Theater Workshop will eventually fold to his medication-strike.

When untreated, HIV eventually will develop into the immunodeficiency condition called AIDS. At this point, there is no effective treatment for the patient, with AIDS always being fatal.

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Victor I. Cazares, a queer and HIV-positive playwright, is refusing to take his antiviral medication until the New York Theatre Workshop declares its support for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war that continues to rage in Gaza. He says he hopes his physical decline and suffering will move the small theater to action. The 'drama' around the queer Mexican playwright's protest has played out in a series of Instagram posts. show more
February 21, 2024
Culture
Politics

YOU Paid $8.5M for Govt-Produced Podcasts Promoting Far-Left Views.

Between February 2020 and September 2023, the federal government assigned $8.5 million to produce at least 58 podcasts, many promoting left-wing views. The finding was made by the taxpayer watchdog OpenTheBooks.com, which said the amount was part of an extensive $323.7 million expenditure on overarching projects that incorporated these podcasts. Both domestic and foreign entities received the funds.

Organizations such as the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) were the primary funding sources. The podcasts, which covered many topics such as history, art, literature, science, and religion, received their own shares, with several promoting far-left progressive themes.

A few of the funded podcasts include a $227,420 linguistics program that delved into the use of a new gender-neutral pronoun in Swedish and a $228,546 program that discussed the recent history of Queens during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on the Black Lives Matter movement and ‘racism.’

Another project was a $5,000 podcast sponsored by the State Department that tackles issues affecting the trans and intersex community in Zimbabwe and a $556,544 initiative from the National Science Foundation featuring pandemic-related content for children.

One $370,000 podcast on Southern history featured an episode titled, “Bedfellows Forever: How 19th-century male romantic friendships queer our understanding of historical masculinity.”

Founder of OpenTheBooks.com, Adam Andrzejewski, questioned the allocation of taxpayer money to these projects, referring to it as a “podcast tax.”

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Between February 2020 and September 2023, the federal government assigned $8.5 million to produce at least 58 podcasts, many promoting left-wing views. The finding was made by the taxpayer watchdog OpenTheBooks.com, which said the amount was part of an extensive $323.7 million expenditure on overarching projects that incorporated these podcasts. Both domestic and foreign entities received the funds. show more
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