VA Democrats reject GOP Gov. Youngkin’s picks for parole board, vision impaired board
A Democratic-led committee in the Virginia Senate voted Tuesday against confirming Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s selection of Patricia West to head the state’s parole board. Without explanation, the Richmond Times-Dispatch and television station WRIC reported that the Privileges and Elections Committee removed West’s name from a resolution containing a long list of appointees that required […]
West Virginia legislators reject bill to expand law enforcement DNA database
The West Virginia General Assembly on Thursday soundly rejected a bill that would expand law enforcement databases to include collecting DNA samples from people arrested for certain felonies. During a lengthy debate before the 66-30 vote in the Republican-controlled House, some lawmakers cited privacy concerns. Three members were absent. “This is one step away from […]
Reject the ‘affordable child care’ fantasy
Lack of “affordable child care” is also on the list of buzzwords that modern parents list as reasons for not having children. This claim is based on several assumptions built into the euphemisms of “affordability” and “child care.” First, let's look at the core of the problem: child care. “Child-rearing” is a concept that remains […]
Dutch Bishops Reject Vatican Opening to Blessing Same-Sex Couples
ROME — Bishops in the Netherlands, once known for their progressive leanings, have rejected en masse the Vatican's recent tolerance for blessing same-sex couples. Dutch bishops have accepted the Vatican's call for “intimacy and companionship” for people in same-sex relationships and remarried divorcees, but have rejected the Vatican's Dec. 18 legal reform introducing same-sex couples. […]
Dems reject proposal to block aid to Palestinian Authority
Sen. Rand Paul, with nearly all Senate Democrats voting to block the flow of U.S. aid to the Palestinian Authority until Israel recognizes its right to exist as a Jewish state, renounces terrorism, and takes a variety of other steps. The proposal by Congressman (Republican, Kentucky) was rejected. Paul's Common Sense correction Failed 44-50 Vote. […]
Johnson feels heat from Trump, conservatives to reject Senate border deal
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) is under pressure from conservatives and former President Trump to reject the newly emerged bipartisan border and Ukraine aid package, despite pressure from Senate Republicans and the White House. I'm under pressure. Republican senators supporting the deal argue that the use of Ukraine aid gives them a unique opportunity to […]
Argentinian President Milei Urges Davos Elite To Reject Socialism
(Photo by GIAN EHRENZELLER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) OAN's Avril Elfie11:44am – Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Argentina's President Javier Millay called on political leaders at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos to reject socialism and embrace “free enterprise capitalism.” advertisement Millais attended the WEF conference in Davos, Switzerland, where she addressed political leaders and business […]
Disney tells shareholders to reject Nelson Peltz, other activists’ nominees to board
Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday it “does not support” the activist nominee in a preliminary proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Disney CEO Bob Iger said in a letter to investors that the company has embarked on an “unprecedented transformation,” revamping its leadership team and streamlining operations to improve cost efficiency. He […]
African Bishops Reject Pope Francis’ Approval of Same-Sex Blessings
African bishops on Thursday rejected Pope Francis' new guidance on blessing same-sex unions, saying in a letter they affirmed communion with Francis but believed LGBT relationships were contrary to church teaching and the Bible. He said there was. Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo, President of the Symposium of the Episcopal Conferences on Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), signed […]
Democrats reject Johnson’s border demands as part of Ukraine aid package
House Democrats this week swiftly rejected demands from Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) for tough new border security measures in return for aid to Ukraine, pushing for new military aid to the beleaguered U.S. ally. It's the latest hurdle in Congress' efforts to do so. Johnson said Wednesday that House Republicans will not be able to […]