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Why the ‘bootstraps’ ethic matters more than ever in the current crisis

A lot of ink has been spilled in recent years, including my own, debunking the boomer mantra of “pull yourself up by your bootstraps.” Millennials, who inherited a weaker economy, culture, and country than their parents, found this term unfair. Rising housing and education costs, stagnant real wages, and an influx of foreign ideologies and […]

Erase 'other': Accurate Census data matters for every American

No one sees themselves in the word “other.” They also don't like being lumped into broad categories that don't explain who they really are. And when this happens with data used to inform policy decisions, these people often become invisible. Without a choice, nearly 50 million U.S. residents, many of them Latin Americans, checked the […]

The NAACP tells black men the White House matters more than their homes

NAACP's recent “Dear Dad” radio advertising This is a reminder that progressives care far more about black men and how they vote than what they bring to their families. The ad depicts a young woman telling her father that he is her “hero,” and then quickly cuts to standard Democratic talking points about elections. The […]

Media Matters and other left-wing groups consider buying InfoWars: report

The left-wing watchdog group Media Matters for America has ruled that a Texas judge could liquidate the media outlet to pay the families of the victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. In response to the company's defeat, the company reported that it is considering acquiring Alex Jones' Infowars. Report. Courts in Texas […]

Garrett Wilson wants Aaron Rodgers chemistry to shine ‘when it matters’

The duo of Aaron Rodgers and Garrett Wilson has been quiet so far this season. Wilson, who had over 1,000 yards in the two seasons without Rodgers, has 15 receptions on 26 targets for 150 yards and one touchdown in three games. He leads the team in yards and receptions, but the chemistry between the […]

When it comes to race and US elections, ethnicity matters

Political analyst Michael BaroneRecently recalledHere's how a Boston woman decided to vote a few years ago: “I'm just going to look at the ballot and vote for all the good Irish names.” For decades, party officials have relied on ethnicity as a way to balance candidates. “Connecticut Democratic Party Chairman John Bailey said,Three are“: Irish, […]

Yankees still have time to promote Jasson Dominguez when it matters most

The lineup the Yankees roll out on Monday night in Texas will be far less important than the lineup they'll play in the first game of the playoffs, whether that's in a best-of-three wild-card round or a best-of-five division series. So it may be best to hold back any anger over the decision by higher-ups […]

Elon Musk’s Lawsuit Against Media Matters Can Proceed to Trial

A U.S. district judge has ruled that Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) can move forward with its lawsuit against left-wing censorship group Media Matters, setting a trial date for April 7, 2025. Independent Reports U.S. District Judge Reed O'Connor has given Elon Musk's X permission to move forward with its lawsuit against left-wing blacklist organization […]