Tag: Social Issues

GOP Lawmaker Demands Receipts From Big Tech on Alleged ‘Collusion’ With Biden White House to Censor Dissenting Views

December 16, 2022
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A top House Republican is demanding receipts from five Big Tech firms for alleged “collusion” with the Biden administration to censor conservative and other dissenting voices. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), the incoming House Judiciary Committee chairman after Republicans seat their majority in the House next month, sent letters on Dec. 14 to the CEOs of big tech…

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Pennsylvania School Board Director Resigns After Uproar Over Vote Against ‘Cis White Male’ President

December 16, 2022
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A Pennsylvania school board member has resigned and apologized after saying at a meeting last week that she was against voting for a “cis white male” to be nominated as board president. Jennifer Solot, who has served five years on the school board for the Upper Moreland School District, made the comments at an open…

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LA’s Homeless State of Emergency Fails to Anticipate Scope, Complexity of Crisis: Expert

December 15, 2022
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News Analysis The state of emergency announced by Mayor Karen Bass in response to the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles is a commendable first step, but it is unlikely to offer an effective long-term solution to the problem, given the sheer number of people living on the streets, and the logistical challenges of providing short-term…

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TikTok ‘Poisoning’ Vulnerable Young Minds by Promoting Eating Disorders, Self-Harm, and Suicide: Report

December 15, 2022
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A new report by the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) reveals that Chinese social media platform TikTok is pushing harmful content involving self-harm and eating disorders into children’s feeds. In their study, the CCDH established accounts posing as 13-year-old teenagers in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. One account in each nation…

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Biden Administration Restarts Distribution of Free COVID-19 Virus At-Home Test Kits

December 15, 2022
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As part of its “Winter Preparedness Plan” announced on Dec. 15, the Biden administration will continue its free COVID virus at-home test program to address a potential surge in the winter months. U.S. households can order four free at-home tests from CovidTests.gov. The Biden administration plans to start shipping orders during the week of Dec….

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Biden Administration Restarts Free At-Home COVID-19 Virus Test Program

December 15, 2022
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The Biden administration has restarted its program that provides free COVID-19 at-home tests through the mail to address a potential surge as part of its “Winter Preparedness Plan.” Beginning on Dec. 15, U.S. households can order four free at-home tests from CovidTests.gov. The White House plans to start shipping orders during the week of Dec….

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NetChoice Suing California for ‘Subjective’ Online Safety Law for Kids That Violates First and Fourth Amendments

December 15, 2022
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Tech industry group NetChoice has filed a complaint challenging California’s Age Appropriate Design Code Act (AB 2273) law that is aimed at protecting kids from online harm. AB 2273, passed in August and signed into law by state Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom a month later, requires companies to analyze and address how their products impact…

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Rep. Mace Questions LGBT Activist During House Committee Hearing

December 14, 2022
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Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) questioned an LGBT activist over previous tweets targeting Supreme Court Justices during a House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing on Dec. 13. Mace asked each witness if extremist rhetoric against government officials on social media is a threat to democracy. Witnesses responded in the affirmative, including transgender activist Alejandra Caraballo, a biological…

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Mother Facing Charges After Reporting Schools’ Security Flaws in Massachusetts

December 14, 2022
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A Massachusetts mom of three is facing criminal charges—including breaking and entering—after reporting disturbing security flaws she discovered by posing as an intruder in local schools. Kayla Churchill told The Epoch Times her actions were in response to the tragic Uvalde shooting that left 19 children and two teachers dead. Churchill said she was quickly…

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Biden Uses Sandy Hook Shooting Anniversary to Urge Passage of Gun Control Legislation

December 14, 2022
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On the 10th anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, President Joe Biden said that Americans should have “societal guilt” for not appropriately addressing gun violence and called for an assault weapons ban. Biden declared Dec. 14, 2022, a day of remembrance and opened a statement by saying, “Ten years ago today at Sandy Hook…

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