California crime reform gets ‘unheard of’ support from DAs, small businesses, progressive mayors
California’s criminal referendum reform proposal, which lowers penalties for petty theft and drug possession, is expected to be voted on in November after collecting an “unprecedented” number of signatures. The 2014 law in question, Proposition 47, reclassified some felonies as misdemeanors, such as retail theft and property theft. Under Proposition 47, petty theft of merchandise […]
Pro-Israel groups ramp up efforts to oust progressive targets over Gaza
Pro-Israel groups are ramping up efforts to target incumbent progressives who have criticized both Israel’s military action in Gaza and continued U.S. support for Israel, even as the first member of the so-called “Squad” survived a primary challenge this week. Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA) defeated moderate rival Bhavani Patel this week. Lee had been one […]
Progressive NY Rep. Jamaal Bowman duped by fake ‘Rabbi of Gaza’
Congressman Jamal Bowman and his campaign were fooled by a fake “Chief Rabbi of Gaza” parody social media account. The “Rabbi Linda Goldstein” fake The rabbi messaged Bowman about sponsoring a fundraiser for the Democratic primary campaign. An account called “Chief Rabbi of Gaza.” trolled Congressman Bowman. Annabelle Gordon – CNP Bowman’s X account and […]
Labels game: Some Democrats ditching ‘progressive’ brand
Some of the most prominent figures in the Democratic Party have labeled themselves as progressives, but others, for various reasons, have put distance between them and the label recently. Several Democrats have left the Congressional Progressive Caucus, with some leaving due to a rift over the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. One of […]
2 Kennedy children endorse opponent of progressive Los Angeles DA, cite parole hearing for RFK’s killer
Two of independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s adult children have endorsed the former federal prosecutor against current Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon, citing his progressive policies. He pointed out that this was the first time he had supported an election. candidates against the Democratic Party. Max and Rory Kennedy show their […]
NextPlat Announces Proposed Business Combination with Progressive Care Inc. – PR Newswire
The transaction is expected to result in revenue synergies and significant initial annual operating cost savings. coconut grove florida and miami, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — NextPlat Corp (Nasdaq: NXPLNXPLW) (“NextPlat” or the “Company”), a global e-commerce provider, today announced that it has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with its majority-owned subsidiary. Progressive […]
Vermont’s ‘alternative, progressive’ Goddard College to close
Goddard College in Vermont, known for its progressive education, will close after years of declining enrollment and financial difficulties, the board of governors announced. The decision to close at the end of the school year is heartbreaking but unavoidable as the school, founded in 1938, faces financial ruin, the board said in a statement Tuesday. […]
Oregon lawmakers aren’t the only ones reversing course on progressive drug policies
On Monday, Gov. Tina Kotek (D-OR) rolled back a 2020 measure that decriminalized drugs after the state’s opioid overdose rate tripled since it was enacted. The measure offered those found in possession of hard drugs treatment over jail time. Before 2020, there were 280 opioid-related deaths in the state, and in 2022, there were 956, according […]
Gutfeld: Carl Heastie is holding us ‘captive’ to progressive delusions
newYou can now listen to Fox News articles. Here in New York, police arrested eight illegal aliens on charges of attempted murder, drugs, theft, trespassing, and child endangerment. It may sound like a typical big city mayhem or a typical Spirit Airlines flight, but what happened next shows why you do it. If you remove […]
Blue State Re-Criminalizes Small Possession Of Hard Drugs Amid Overdose, Addiction Crisis: ‘We Were Too Progressive’
Democratic Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed a bill Monday that recriminalizes possession of small amounts of hard drugs as the blue state continues to struggle with an overdose and addiction crisis. Kotek took the bill to the table in early March after senators passed it on a 21-8 vote, ultimately overturning the voter-approved portion of […]