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September 24, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Culture
News

Another Corporation Terminates Woke DEI Policies.

Manufacturer Stanley Black and Decker is discontinuing its “woke” corporate policy after being pressured by a conservative activist. Robby Starbuck announced via X (formerly Twitter) that the company is scrapping its left-progressive agenda after he contacted them, indicating he intended to expose various contentious policies.

According to Starbuck, key policy changes include the termination of the firm’s involvement in the Corporate Equality Index, the dissolution of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) department, and the cessation of DEI-based training programs. Additionally, the company will no longer make donations to “divisive events” or mandate discriminatory supplier diversity goals.

Previously, Stanley Black and Decker ran prize-giving contests based on the number of staff who could be convinced to put gender pronouns in their email signatures and funded child gender transitions, among other woke policies.

Other corporations, including Lowe’s, Tractor Supply Co, Ford, Jack Daniel’s, Coors Light, and Harley-Davidson, have previously downsized or eliminated DEI programs in response to conservative consumer backlash.

Bud Light is among the brands to have suffered most heavily from such backlash, with sales and stocks in its parent company tumbling following a partnership with transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney.

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Manufacturer Stanley Black and Decker is discontinuing its "woke" corporate policy after being pressured by a conservative activist. Robby Starbuck announced via X (formerly Twitter) that the company is scrapping its left-progressive agenda after he contacted them, indicating he intended to expose various contentious policies. show more
meloni
September 24, 2024
Christopher Tomlinson
Immigration
World

Italy’s Meloni Has Drastically Reduced Illegal Migration… But There’s a Catch.

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is boasting of reducing illegal immigration by as much as 64 percent. However, her government is glossing over the fact illegal immigration massively increased during her first year in office and that fellow populist Matteo Salvini reduced arrivals much more drastically as part of a previous government.

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani boasted of reducing illegal arrivals over the weekend, stating, but added, “We are not against legal immigration, rather against illegal immigration.”

Meloni took power as part of a right-wing coalition government in October 2022, with her Brothers of Italy (FdI) party at the forefront and Tajani’s center-right Forza Italia and Salvini’s League (Lega) in junior positions. According to statistics from the United Nations, there were 105,131 illegal arrivals to Italy by sea in 2022, with the influx increasing to 157,651 in 2023, Meloni’s first full year in office.

SALVINI.

While the 64 percent decrease is significant, it is nowhere near as large as the decrease achieved by Salvini as Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister—roughly equivalent to U.S. Homeland Security Secretary—in a coalition with the left-populist Five Star Movement (M5S).

When Salvini took over the Interior Ministry in June of 2018, the number of migrant arrivals for the prior year stood at 119,369. By the end of the year, they had fallen to 23,370, and in 2019, they stood at just 11,471. To put this in perspective, there were more illegal arrivals under Meloni in August 2023 than in all of 2018 or 2019.

The “Salvini Method” was also credited with significantly lower migrant deaths at sea, with 754 reported either dead or missing in 2019 compared to 1,908 in 2023.

Salvini’s role in Meloni’s government is more junior than in the M5S-Lega government, and she has kept him out of the Interior Ministry portfolio.

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Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is boasting of reducing illegal immigration by as much as 64 percent. However, her government is glossing over the fact illegal immigration massively increased during her first year in office and that fellow populist Matteo Salvini reduced arrivals much more drastically as part of a previous government. show more
zelensky
September 23, 2024
Christopher Tomlinson
Election 2024
War

Biden-Harris Used U.S. Military to Fly Zelensky to Swing State… Where He Campaigned For Kamala.

Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, flew to Pennsylvania on Sunday on an American taxpayer-funded U.S. military aircraft ostensibly to tour armaments factories that supply his country with weapons. However, Zelenksy turned the Biden-Harris government-organized tour into an impromptu campaign event for the Democratic Party, railing against former President Donald J. Trump to the media.

Traveling aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17, Zelensky bashed both former President Trump and his running mate, Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH). The Republican presidential ticket has been vocally critical of further prolonging the war in Ukraine. Instead, Trump and Vance have pushed for a lasting agreement between the country and Russia to end the violent conflict, which has killed somewhere between half a million and a million people.

On Sunday, Zelensky told the New Yorker, “My feeling is that Trump doesn’t really know how to stop the war even if he might think he knows how. ” He added that Vance was “too radical,” claiming the Ohio Republican’s Ukraine plan consisted of giving up Ukrainian territories.

“The idea that the world should end this war at Ukraine’s expense is unacceptable. But I do not consider this concept of his a plan, in any formal sense,” Zelenskly said, comparing any compromise with Russia as being akin to the early World War II appeasement of Adolf Hitler.

Trump has previously stated that he will end the conflict between Ukraine and Russia before taking the oath of office if elected in November.

REJECTED PEACE DEALS.

Zelensky has previously rejected Trump’s proposals to end the war. In April this year, he stated that no peace plan could involve his country relinquishing control of its territory, likely referring to Crimea and Donbas. At one point in 2022, Ukraine and Russia were close to a ceasefire, if not a peace deal, but thanks to former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the Biden-Harris regime, the deal fell through.

Anti-Russia warmonger and recent Biden-Harris official Victoria Nuland even admitted that the administration had blocked the 2022 deal, claiming that it was unfair to Ukraine because it placed limits on the Ukrainian military.

Will Upton contributed to this report. 

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Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, flew to Pennsylvania on Sunday on an American taxpayer-funded U.S. military aircraft ostensibly to tour armaments factories that supply his country with weapons. However, Zelenksy turned the Biden-Harris government-organized tour into an impromptu campaign event for the Democratic Party, railing against former President Donald J. Trump to the media. show more
September 23, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Election Integrity
Media

Media Preps Public to Expect Trump Win Followed by Mail-In Ballot Reversal.

The Washington Post Editorial Board is priming readers to expect an apparent victory for Donald J. Trump on election night, being reversed by a flood of mail-in ballots, as in 2020. “If Democrats continue to vote by mail more than Republicans, early returns will probably show Mr. Trump leading, but the gap will close as votes are tallied,” the board writes, describing this as a “red mirage.”

Trump, The Washington Post recalls, described this as a case of “Democrats dumping ballots” in 2020, but the board insists it was actually “an entirely foreseeable and legitimate consequence of voting patterns and state counting policies.”

The board notes that “Mr. Trump may well win this election fair and square” but stresses that “Democrats returned 18 million ballots by mail compared with about 10 million from Republicans across 20 states with party registration data” in 2020 and that “it will probably still take longer to tally the high volume of ballots in [Democrat-voting] urban centers such as Philadelphia and Milwaukee than the lower number in redder, rural areas.”

However, The Washington Post concedes that the Democrats’ mail-in voting advantage narrowed in 2022, with the left-liberal party casting 7.6 million mail-in ballots compared to 5.1 million for the Republicans.

ENTIRELY LEGITIMATE?

Despite the Democrat and corporate media’s insistence that mail-in voting is secure, research suggests such ballots were substantially fraudulent in 2020.

For instance, polling of mail-in voters by the Heartland Institute found that 17 percent of respondents voted in states where they were no longer residents, 21 percent filled out ballots for someone else, and 17 percent “forge[d] the signature of a friend or family member on their behalf, with or without their permission”—all election law violations that would render the ballots invalid. Ten percent of respondents also said they knew someone else who had committed these offenses.

Rasmussen polling resulted in similar findings regarding mail-in voters casting ballots in the wrong state and filling out other people’s documents. One in 10 Rasmussen respondents also said they were offered “pay” or a “reward” for voting in 2020.

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The Washington Post Editorial Board is priming readers to expect an apparent victory for Donald J. Trump on election night, being reversed by a flood of mail-in ballots, as in 2020. "If Democrats continue to vote by mail more than Republicans, early returns will probably show Mr. Trump leading, but the gap will close as votes are tallied," the board writes, describing this as a "red mirage." show more
September 23, 2024
Crime
Culture

Nation of Islam Members Convicted Over Child Labor, Starvation.

Six members of the United Nation of Islam have been convicted of conspiracy to commit forced labor. This verdict follows a 26-day trial at the federal district court in Kansas City, Kansas. The convicts include wives of late cult founder Royall Jenkins, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).

The cult, renamed the Value Creators in 2015, subjected children as young as eight to starvation, physical abuse, and forced 16-hour work days. Prosecutors provided accounts of extreme punishment, including one child being dangled over a railroad track for stealing food and another child resorting to drinking toilet water due to severe thirst.

Kendra Ross, now 31, was among the victims. She joined the cult with her family when she was 11. Ross described being starved, beaten, and sexually abused. She feared leaving the cult due to death threats made by Jenkins. She had previously won an $8 million lawsuit against the cult and returned to testify in the criminal trial.

The cult operated under a veil of secrecy until 2018 when it was identified, and its abusive practices were uncovered. The abused children attended an unlicensed school run by the organization, with schooling sessions often interrupted by the labor demands of the cult.

Jenkins founded the cult in Maryland in 1978 as an offshoot of the Nation of Islam before relocating to Kansas City. Jenkins claimed divinity, telling followers aliens had abducted him and that he was the incarnation of Allah. By the time of his death in 2021, he was in a polygamous relationship with 13 women and fathered at least 20 children. Three of his wives were charged in the recent trial.

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Six members of the United Nation of Islam have been convicted of conspiracy to commit forced labor. This verdict follows a 26-day trial at the federal district court in Kansas City, Kansas. The convicts include wives of late cult founder Royall Jenkins, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). show more
September 23, 2024
Data
News

Secret Service Approval Plummets to Record Low.

Public opinion of the Secret Service’s performance has sharply declined, hitting a record low in Gallup’s 10-year monitoring history. According to a Gallup poll conducted from September 3 to September 15, only about one in three Americans rate the Secret Service as doing an “excellent” or “good” job, representing 8 percent and 24 percent of respondents, respectively. In contrast, 25 percent rated the service’s performance as “only fair,” while 36 percent judged it as “poor.”

The poll was nearly completed before a suspected assassination attempt on Donald Trump at his Florida golf course on September 15. The Secret Service (USSS) was already under heavy criticism for allowing a gunman to open fire on the former president in Butler, Pennsylvania, striking his ear.

The negative perception is widespread among Republicans and Democrats, with positive ratings dropping significantly for both groups. Republicans’ approval fell by 26 points to 20 percent, while Democrats recorded an 18-point drop to 47 percent. Historically, Republicans have shown fluctuating support depending on which party holds the presidency, unlike the relatively stable approval from Democrats until recent years.

Over the past decade, the Secret Service has generally received strong public approval. From 2014 onwards, an average of 53 percent of Americans viewed its performance favorably—although in 2014, after multiple security breaches, including a notable fence-jumping incident at the White House, only 43 percent had rated the agency positively.

The Secret Service’s rating has seen a considerable decline in 2024, similar to significant drops Gallup has recorded for other agencies. For instance, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) rating, closely associated with unpopular pandemic-era measures, fell by 24 points from 2019 to 2021, and the Federal Reserve’s rating dropped by 23 points between 2003 and 2009.

Gallup poll assessed 14 other federal agencies. Among the survey, only the U.S. Postal Service maintained a majority of positive ratings, a trend consistent since 2014. In contrast, agencies including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received less favorable ratings.

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Public opinion of the Secret Service's performance has sharply declined, hitting a record low in Gallup's 10-year monitoring history. According to a Gallup poll conducted from September 3 to September 15, only about one in three Americans rate the Secret Service as doing an "excellent" or "good" job, representing 8 percent and 24 percent of respondents, respectively. In contrast, 25 percent rated the service's performance as "only fair," while 36 percent judged it as "poor." show more

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September 23, 2024
Culture
Education
Sports

School BANS Parents Who Protested Biological Male in Girls’ Soccer Games.

Several parents have been issued “No Trespass” after protesting a male student being allowed to play in a girls’ soccer game. The parents attended the game wearing pink armbands marked “XX” in protest against the inclusion of a transgender player on the opposing team, aiming to support their daughters from Bow High School, New Hampshire.

The parents had previously expressed concerns to the school’s athletic director regarding their daughters playing against a male in a physical sport like soccer. However, they were told that the school could not take action due to a federal judge ruling that the term “girl” includes males who identify as female.

In response, several parents donned pink armbands to show their objection. This led to their receiving “No Trespassing” orders enforced by the police. “My daughter’s playing in the homecoming game this weekend, and I’m banned until the 23rd,” parent Anthony Foote told local media. I can’t watch her play in homecoming—which is ridiculous.”

According to the order signed by the district’s superintendent, Marcy Kelley, the pink armbands were deemed a violation of the school’s policy against “threatening, harassing, or intimidating any person.” However, videos from the match reportedly show that people upset by the armbands caused the only disruptions.

In August, a federal judge also ruled a Virginia school district could not prevent a male from playing against girls’ middle school tennis teams.

Male access to sports teams and spaces previously reserved for biological women and girls is opposed by GOP presidential candidate Donald J. Trump. However, President Joe Biden and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris are pushing hard to make “gender identity” rather than biological sex a protected class.

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Several parents have been issued "No Trespass" after protesting a male student being allowed to play in a girls’ soccer game. The parents attended the game wearing pink armbands marked "XX" in protest against the inclusion of a transgender player on the opposing team, aiming to support their daughters from Bow High School, New Hampshire. show more
September 23, 2024
Crime
News

WATCH: Over 200 Vehicles Cause GTA-Style Chaos in Philly, Menacing Cops.

The Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) has initiated several measures to tackle a rise in illegal street racing and reckless driving following multiple incidents over the weekend. Between 9:30 PM Saturday and 4:33 AM Sunday, officers responded to gatherings involving as many as 200 vehicles that involved the detonation of fireworks, drifting, setting fires, and assaulting police.

NIGHT OF CHAOS. 

The timeline of these incidents began at 9:30 PM at 7400 Bustleton Ave, where around 50 cars were present. Officers issued 24 citations under the Nuisance Car Ordinance, including 15 to spectators. One driver, who attempted to evade police by driving at them, collided with another vehicle. There is now an active warrant for the driver’s arrest.

At 11:47 PM, over 100 vehicles were drifting at 20th and Pattison Ave. Two individuals from nearby communities were arrested after fleeing and crashing their car. By 3:30 AM, the incidents had moved to 3300 Fox St. A 39th District officer sustained minor injuries when his vehicle was hit by another car. The suspect subsequently sped off.

At 4:00 AM, approximately 200 cars gathered at Island and Bartram Ave for drag racing and drifting. Police were attacked, and the crowd dispersed upon the arrival of additional units. The last reported incident occurred at 4:33 AM at 15th and Market, where more than 100 cars were setting trash fires and vandalizing police vehicles.

DAMAGE TO POLICE VEHICLES.

Deputy Commissioner Mike Cram commented on the severity of the situation, noting the dangerous behavior of participants and the extent of damage to police vehicles. Cram emphasized that the individuals involved do not consider the safety of others or their own.

The Philadelphia Police Department has deployed additional officers to address these illegal gatherings. “Do not think for a moment that you got away with it,” the department declared. They added: “There are cameras everywhere, there is a considerable amount of evidence to go through, PPD will use that evidence to make arrests when warranted.”

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The Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) has initiated several measures to tackle a rise in illegal street racing and reckless driving following multiple incidents over the weekend. Between 9:30 PM Saturday and 4:33 AM Sunday, officers responded to gatherings involving as many as 200 vehicles that involved the detonation of fireworks, drifting, setting fires, and assaulting police. show more
September 23, 2024
Media

NY Mag’s ‘Slutbag’ Olivia Nuzzi Lied About Sending Nudes to RFK Jr.

New York Magazine correspondent Olivia Nuzzi initially denied her failed attempts to begin an affair with former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The 31-year-old – known to former colleagues as “slutbag” – lied to her magazine Editor-in-Chief David Haskell when pressed on the matter.

Haskell was the editor who first published E. Jean Carroll’s ludicrous account of being raped by Donald Trump in a public area at Bergdorf Goodman.

New York Magazine, along with Haskell and Nuzzi, are currently declining to comment on the allegations. However, a spokesman for Kennedy adamantly denies claims that Kennedy informed Nuzzi’s boss by boasting about intimate photos of her.

Last Thursday, New York Magazine placed Nuzzi on leave pending a third-party investigation, citing concerns over potential conflicts of interest. The magazine insists that an internal review found no errors or bias in Nuzzi’s published work.

Nuzzi, formerly engaged to Ryan Lizza, POLITICO‘s chief Washington correspondent, has yet to discuss the details of her “personal relationship” with Kennedy publicly, although she denies it was physical. Lizza confirmed that their engagement was off after the news became public knowledge.

In the wake of the scandal, Kennedy, who is married to actress Cheryl Hines, was not present at a family wedding in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.

Kennedy’s acquaintances claim Nuzzi, 31, pursued him aggressively.

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New York Magazine correspondent Olivia Nuzzi initially denied her failed attempts to begin an affair with former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The 31-year-old – known to former colleagues as "slutbag" – lied to her magazine Editor-in-Chief David Haskell when pressed on the matter. show more

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September 23, 2024
NatSec
News

A Secret Service Agent Just Shot Themselves.

A U.S. Secret Service (USSS) agent accidentally discharged his firearm on duty in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries. The agent was subsequently taken to a hospital, where his condition was assessed as stable.

The agency describes the event as a “negligent discharge” but has not provided further context or details about how the incident occurred. The Secret Service Office of Professional Responsibility has announced an investigation.

The incident occurs as the USSS is grappling with accusations of gross incompetence throughout the 2024 election cycle. There have been two failed assassination attempts against former President Donald J. Trump, one of which saw a gunman open fire on the former president, hitting his ear and killing a bystander.

This first assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, led to the resignation of USSS Director Kimberly Cheatle. The second attempt took place at Trump’s golf course in Florida last week and saw a Ukraine-linked Democrat donor camp out in bushes for over 12 hours, coming within rifle range of the former president before he was detected.

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A U.S. Secret Service (USSS) agent accidentally discharged his firearm on duty in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries. The agent was subsequently taken to a hospital, where his condition was assessed as stable. show more