Former transgenders, parents demand end to ‘butchery’ of children through sex change surgeries
Former transgender people, parents and activists braved frigid temperatures to rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday morning to demand an end to the “genocide” and “trauma” of child sex reassignment surgeries and treatments. . The rally took place during oral arguments in court. USA vs. Scumettia high-stakes case challenging the constitutionality […]
DA reacts to store clerk fatally shooting 16-year-old armed robber: ‘Once somebody puts a gun in your face, the rules change’
On Tuesday night, two men with guns entered a New Orleans convenience store and demanded cash. told WWLTV. One of the men, 16-year-old Cecil Battis, was seen pointing a gun with an extended magazine at a cellphone clerk at Sam's Meat Market and stuffing his pockets with cash and other items. The station said it […]
Biden EPA makes first-ever climate change arrest
The Biden administration has made precedent-setting arrests related to anti-climate change activity this year, highlighted in a new report showing increased enforcement against environmental crimes. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday released its final report on enforcement efforts under President Biden, detailing the progress of climate-related fine enforcement this fiscal year. The EPA worked […]
Scottie Scheffler makes surprising putting change, employs ‘Claw’ grip
Scotty Scheffler switched up his putting in March, choosing to switch from a blade putter head to a mallet putter head for the Arnold Palmer Invitational. He struggled on the greens during the first two months of the season, which was a big reason why he didn't win any trophies in January and February. But […]
LPGA Reverses Course, Bans ‘Players Assigned Male at Birth’ Amid Leadership Change
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) unexpectedly updated its gender eligibility rules on Wednesday, officially banning most transgender players from the LPGA Tour. The organization has announced that in the future, it will be prohibited to be born male and “transition” to female through puberty. This will prevent most transgender athletes from participating. This is […]
SCOTUS Conservatives Seem Ready To Uphold Child Sex Change Bans — But One Justice Is A Wild Card
On Wednesday, all conservative justices except Justice Neil Gorsuch expressed skepticism about the Biden administration's challenge to state bans on child gender reassignment. Gorsuch, who written A landmark 2020 ruling that expanded sex discrimination to include gender identity and sexual orientation in the context of employment did not speak during more than two hours of […]
Powell calls for ‘change’ in ‘unsustainable’ fiscal path
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warned Wednesday that the U.S. is on an “unsustainable” fiscal path and called for a course correction days after the national debt hit Exceeded $36 trillion For the first time in history. “The U.S. federal budget is on an unsustainable path. Debt is not at an unsustainable level, but we […]
Social Security announces major change for three groups. See if you’re on the list – The Independent
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Democrats' hard 2024 lesson: Demographic change and identity politics aren't enough
Among Democrats, there is a lot of blame being placed on the fallout from the 2024 presidential election. That's why they It fell right away A game of “what if”. “If only we had Joe Biden. had fallen off Long before he did. ” “If only Vice President Harris was here.” Elected Pennsylvania Governor Josh […]
Worried about climate change under Trump? Here’s what you can do.
It's difficult to know exactly what approach President-elect Donald Trump will take on climate. Candidates say a lot of things as they hustle for office, but history teaches us that it's unwise to take their words too literally. It is possible that Mr. Trump will choose to continue down the path more or less started […]