Journalists Matt Taibbi and Michael Shellenberger testified on the “Twitter Files” to the House’s Weaponization of Government subcommittee March 9, days after Republicans on the committee released a report claiming the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has harrassed Elon Musk over the reporting. Subcommittee Ranking Member Stacey Plaskett (D-V.I.) asserted Taibbi and Shellenberger “pose a direct…
‘Censorship-Industrial Complex’ Exposed By ‘Twitter Files,’ Journalist Testifies
March 9, 2023
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Biden’s Budget Proposes Trillions in Tax Hikes, Partly Repeals Trump’s Tax Cuts
March 9, 2023
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President Joe Biden unveiled the third budget of his presidency, vowing to increase spending, raise taxes, and reduce the federal deficit. Over the next decade, the $6.8 trillion budget (pdf) proposes approximately $5.5 trillion in tax increases on high-income earners and corporations. The White House includes a 25 percent minimum tax on the wealthiest Americans…
State Legislatures Act to Protect Children and Secure Parental Rights
Twenty-seven state legislatures across the country are considering more than 100 bills to protect children from gender-transition treatments and other complications resulting from gender identity issues. Many of the bills do away with the use of ungrammatical personal pronouns and keep boys from using girls’ restrooms and competing in girls’ sports. A proposed bill (HB…
Arkansas Bill Would Give Minors 15 Years to Sue Doctors After Gender Procedures
March 9, 2023
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A bill seeking to empower minors to sue health care professionals who conduct “gender transition procedures” on them passed the Arkansas House on Wednesday, and is now awaiting approval from the governor. The Protecting Minors from Medical Malpractice Act of 2023 (pdf) gives minors a window of time to sue doctors who performed “gender affirming”…
Hearing on Biden’s Dip Into Strategic Petroleum Reserves Becomes Debate on Race, Renewables
March 9, 2023
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A House Oversight Subcommittee hearing on President Joe Biden’s decision to draw down the Strategic Petroleum Reserves had some tense moments as some committee members called witnesses shills for the oil industry and accused one of espousing white supremacist views. Both witnesses denied working for the fossil fuel industry, and the witness accused of racism…
[Premiering 10:30 AM ET] Is Violence Within Hip Hop Industry Life Imitating Art?: Adrian Norman
March 9, 2023
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It’s a frequent and unfortunate story in the United States that hip hop artists, often very young, end up getting killed by gun violence. Is there something in the music that leads to this? Is there something in the culture? More importantly, what’s the impact of this when it’s applied to broader society? To learn…
[PREMIERING NOW] Is Violence Within Hip Hop Industry Life Imitating Art?: Adrian Norman
March 9, 2023
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It’s a frequent and unfortunate story in the United States that hip hop artists, often very young, end up getting killed by gun violence. Is there something in the music that leads to this? Is there something in the culture? More importantly, what’s the impact of this when it’s applied to broader society? To learn…
Is Violence Within Hip Hop Industry Life Imitating Art?: Adrian Norman
March 9, 2023
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It’s a frequent and unfortunate story in the United States that hip hop artists, often very young, end up getting killed by gun violence. Is there something in the music that leads to this? Is there something in the culture? More importantly, what’s the impact of this when it’s applied to broader society? To learn…
TSA Issues New Requirements to Bolster Aviation Cybersecurity
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) this week issued a new set of cybersecurity requirements for certain TSA-regulated airports, airlines, and aircraft operators. Referred to by the TSA as an “emergency” cybersecurity amendment, the new requirements are aimed at bolstering aviation security amid “persistent cybersecurity threats against U.S. critical infrastructure, including the aviation sector,” the agency said. Similar cybersecurity requirements were also…
California Cancels $54 Million Deal With Walgreens Over Abortion Pill Policy
March 9, 2023
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that California won’t renew a $54 million contract with Walgreens after the pharmacy chain decided not to distribute abortion pills in 20 U.S. states, where they may face legal action. Newsom signaled the move on Twitter earlier in the week, stating, “We’re done.” “California will not stand by as corporations cave to…
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