South Korea’s supreme court upheld ruling that grants benefits to LGBT relationships
The supreme court of South Korea upheld a ruling on Thursday that granted spousal benefits to LGBT relationships. The country’s top court’s ruling allowed those in same-sex relationships to be eligible for state health insurance, Reuters reported. It was a reinforcement of a decision in 2023 by the Seoul High Court that declared an LGBT […]
Trump pivots on zoning, now calls it ‘a killer’ in push for more housing supply
Former President Donald Trump railed against the costs associated with zoning restrictions in a new interview, a notable shift from his past support for zoning to protect single-family housing. The new remarks come amid a continuing housing supply shortage and as home costs have been pushed to new highs in recent years. In a wide-ranging […]
Left-wing billionaires behind astroturfed ‘grassroots’ operation attacking House GOP
Lower Costs California, Nebraska for Us, and Michigan Families for Fair Care all have a bone to pick with Republicans; they run attack ads on GOP lawmakers running for reelection in competitive races and promote President Joe Biden‘s agenda. At first glance, the trio appear distinct from one another and to be grassroots projects organized […]
RNC Buzz: ‘Mamaw’ and WWII veteran capture hearts
MILWAUKEE — The Republican National Convention saw several emotional moments highlighting war heroes, sober mothers, and in one case a rambunctious “mamaw” who wasn’t afraid to use explicit language. Sen. J.D. Vance‘s (R-OH) touching stories giving due to the women in his family who helped raised gave some levity to this first speech after joining former President Donald […]
RNC Day 3: Five takeaways from the Republican National onvention
MILWAUKEE — On the third night of the Republican National Convention, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) gave his first public address as Donald Trump‘s running mate, in the most important speech of his career so far. Wednesday night’s theme was “Make America Strong Once Again” and featured former Trump administration official Peter Navarro receiving raucous applause […]
Don Trump Jr touts father as ‘Trump tough’ after shooting
MILWAUKEE— Donald Trump Jr. reflected on his father, Donald Trump, and his survival after a failed assassination attempt wounded his ear while lambasting President Joe Biden over growing concerns his mental acuity is decreasing due to old age. “What was my father’s reaction when his life was on the line? Not to cower, not to […]
JD Vance book Hillbilly Elegy skyrockets on video streaming and stores’ backorder lists
Sen. J.D. Vance‘s (R-OH) bestselling memoir, Hillbilly Elegy, has exploded in book sales, alongside the movie, which is based on his book, sitting atop streaming services’ trending lists following former President Donald Trump naming the senator as his 2024 running mate. Vance’s memoir, published by HarperCollins, shares his tough upbringing of living in poverty in […]
Bronny James’s maturity shines amid summer league struggles
The Los Angeles Lakers’s decision to draft LeBron James’s son, Bronny James, has become increasingly questionable amid his perpetual struggles at the 2024 NBA Summer League. Though the inevitably futile endeavor has now harmed almost every individual and organization involved in the draft selection, Bronny James has displayed an impressive amount of maturity amid all […]
James Carville says ‘time is running out’ for Democrats as Biden refuses to withdraw
A top Democratic strategist is urging his party to take action and replace the top of the ticket as polling shows President Joe Biden is set to lose his high-stakes reelection bid this November. James Carville is a prominent Democratic figure who advised former President Bill Clinton’s successful 1992 campaign, among numerous other races. On […]
JD Vance, Josh Hawley, Marco Rubio, and 19th century popes
Allow me to share a quote from an unnamed author that has had a significant influence on the political moment of 2024. “It has come to pass that working men have been surrendered, isolated, and helpless, to the hardheartedness of employers and the greed of unchecked competition … To this must be added that the […]