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The reality of microplastics claims and the scientific standards required

The reality of microplastics claims and the scientific standards required

Microplastics in Focus: A Closer Look This year, a shocking statement surged through headlines and social media: “You have plastic that is worth a spoon in your brain.” It grabbed attention, sparking heated discussions across platforms like TikTok and at dinner tables. Designed to go viral, it certainly did, but the follow-up wasn’t as widespread. […]

State Department removes DEI from hiring standards, substitutes it with ‘fidelity’

State Department removes DEI from hiring standards, substitutes it with 'fidelity'

First reported by FOX, the State Department has adjusted its employment and promotion standards, moving away from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) considerations for foreign service personnel. Previously, one of the key lessons in the department’s employment and promotion criteria encouraged DEI. However, this lesson has now been replaced with a focus on “fidelity.” According […]

Justice Jackson’s approach in district court conflicts with Supreme Court standards

Justice Jackson's approach in district court conflicts with Supreme Court standards

Recently, there’s been a lot of discussion regarding the ongoing tension among Supreme Court justices, particularly highlighted in the case Trump v. Kasa, Inc. This case involves injunctions that challenge the concept of birthright citizenship. As I noted in a post on X, Justice Barrett authored the majority opinion, which indicates that Chief Justice Roberts […]

Interview at the heart of lawsuit falls short of traditional standards

Interview at the heart of lawsuit falls short of traditional standards

Trump’s Lawsuit Against CBS News Tied to Controversial Interview Former President Donald Trump has filed a $20 billion lawsuit against CBS News, citing alleged election interference related to a “60 Minutes” interview featuring then-Vice President Kamala Harris. This legal action raises questions about CBS’s editorial standards reminiscent of the Walter Cronkite era, with specific reference […]

Trump breaks data privacy standards

Trump breaks data privacy standards

In a notable development, the Trump administration is making strides in dismantling barriers surrounding citizens’ personal data. This push is framed as a means to improve government efficiency and combat fraud, but it’s drawing a mix of reactions. Critics are concerned that this shift may lead to increased government oversight and data vulnerability, potentially heightening […]

Democrats’ calls for impeachment reveal their double standards

Democrats' calls for impeachment reveal their double standards

Trump’s Military Action: A Controversial Response Even those who strongly oppose President Donald Trump might recognize that the safety of the US and the world improves in the absence of a nuclear-capable Iran. However, confusion surrounding Trump’s actions has overshadowed this perspective. This past Saturday, the president, along with the US military, executed a “successfully […]

Charlamagne criticizes Democrats for their double standards regarding Trump’s actions in Iran.

Charlamagne criticizes Democrats for their double standards regarding Trump's actions in Iran.

Charlamagne Criticizes Democrats Over Military Action Radio host Charlamagne voiced his frustration with the Democrats on Monday regarding President Donald Trump’s military actions in Iran, arguing they had been similarly lax in the past. This comes after the U.S. conducted unexpected airstrikes on Saturday targeting nuclear facilities in Fold, Natanz, and Isfahan, Iran. According to […]

Warhawks and media start changing their standards after Trump’s single strike on Iran.

Warhawks and media start changing their standards after Trump's single strike on Iran.

Trump’s Actions on Iran Nuclear Capabilities Raise Questions Over the past decade, President Donald Trump has firmly stated that Iran must not possess nuclear weapons. However, some supporters might see him shifting the standards for what constitutes a significant nuclear threat from Iran, maybe for other political reasons. The strike against Iran’s uranium enrichment sites […]

The significant American decline towards lower standards

The great American race to the bottom  

In 2016, Donald Trump became the first individual to win the presidency with a net unfavorable rating. Fast forward to 2024, and he’s done it again. Yet, it seems his adversaries aren’t seeing any improvement. Over the past decade, American politics has taken a distinctly negative turn, and neither party seems eager to change that. […]