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from Breitbart
Pepsi Pulls Kendall Jenner ‘Protest’ Ad as Backlash Intensifies
Pepsi pulled its politically-charged, protest-themed soda commercial Wednesday following massive online backlash and also apologized to model Kendall Jenner, who starred in the two-and-a-half minute spot.
Left-Wing ‘Anti-Hate’ SPLC Cheated Tax Laws, Says Legal Complaint
The IRS should revoke the Southern Poverty Law Center’s non-profit status for campaigning against President Donald Trump during the 2016 election, says a legal request from a pro-American immigration reform group.
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from CNSNews.com (& MRC & NewsBusters)
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
Newark Mayor Calls Trump's Plan on Sanctuary Cities ‘Fugitive Slave Catchers’
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka (D) was recently on MSNBC’s PoliticsNation when he told host Al Sharpton that the Trump administration wanted to make sanctuary cities into “fugitive slave catchers” by withholding federal funding from such cities. Baraka made a point that he would defy they law when it came to illegal immigration.
Comedian Louis C.K.: Abortion Is Either ‘Taking a S***’ or ‘Killing a Baby’
The liberal media aren’t sure what to make of one comedian who claims that abortion is either “taking a sh*t” or “killing a baby.” In his new Netflix special released Tuesday, Louis C.K. opened his show with the topic of abortion – a move that attracted criticism from outlets like Vogue.
Increasing Worker Satisfaction Shouldn't Be an Unfair Labor Practice
Making your voice heard in the workplace could be more difficult than you think. Companies should be permitted to establish a system so they can receive feedback from employees and remedy worker dissatisfaction. Unfortunately, national labor law generally prohibits an employer from carrying out this practice. Labor law restrains employers from starting an employee organization the sole purpose of which is to constructively work with employees on improving work conditions and productivity.
Seattle’s car megatunnel is here. Can the city still lead on climate?
With Bertha completing its long-delayed, expensive trip under Seattle, much of the focus understandably goes to cost and traffic concerns. What often doesn’t make the list of issues is climate change, which says a lot about the state of politics in Washington state.
Newark Mayor Calls Trump's Plan on Sanctuary Cities ‘Fugitive Slave Catchers’
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka (D) was recently on MSNBC’s PoliticsNation when he told host Al Sharpton that the Trump administration wanted to make sanctuary cities into “fugitive slave catchers” by withholding federal funding from such cities. Baraka made a point that he would defy they law when it came to illegal immigration.
Comedian Louis C.K.: Abortion Is Either ‘Taking a S***’ or ‘Killing a Baby’
The liberal media aren’t sure what to make of one comedian who claims that abortion is either “taking a sh*t” or “killing a baby.” In his new Netflix special released Tuesday, Louis C.K. opened his show with the topic of abortion – a move that attracted criticism from outlets like Vogue.
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from Competitive Enterprise Institute
Making your voice heard in the workplace could be more difficult than you think. Companies should be permitted to establish a system so they can receive feedback from employees and remedy worker dissatisfaction. Unfortunately, national labor law generally prohibits an employer from carrying out this practice. Labor law restrains employers from starting an employee organization the sole purpose of which is to constructively work with employees on improving work conditions and productivity.
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from Crosscut (Seattle)
Seattle’s car megatunnel is here. Can the city still lead on climate?
With Bertha completing its long-delayed, expensive trip under Seattle, much of the focus understandably goes to cost and traffic concerns. What often doesn’t make the list of issues is climate change, which says a lot about the state of politics in Washington state.
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from Daily Kos
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
In a Little Town Named Pendleton
Since sometime in early August, a group of people in Pendleton, Oregon have been demonstrating on Main Street or in front of the Round-Up grounds. The numbers of the people have ranged from 10- over 60. They carry signs and chant in all weather. This is a lot to say for a town of only 17,000 where Republicans rule in both votes and money. "We are water protectors and we have come to the realization that our water, not just here or in Flint or Standing Rock, but all over the world, is in danger."
In a Little Town Named Pendleton
Since sometime in early August, a group of people in Pendleton, Oregon have been demonstrating on Main Street or in front of the Round-Up grounds. The numbers of the people have ranged from 10- over 60. They carry signs and chant in all weather. This is a lot to say for a town of only 17,000 where Republicans rule in both votes and money. "We are water protectors and we have come to the realization that our water, not just here or in Flint or Standing Rock, but all over the world, is in danger."
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from FEE (Foundation for Economic Education)
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
Would Humanity Be Better off without Intellectual Property?
This article was originally published January 21,1837 as a response to the popular push among the New York intelligentsia for an international copyright law.
Kicking Out the Coders Is Not a Good Way to Reform Immigration
US immigration policy has long accommodated this demand through a program called the H1-B, which pertains to skilled workers. Even for the many critics of immigration, this program should pass muster. These people are not security risks. They aren’t going on welfare. They have the strongest possible incentive to acculturate, obey the law, and contribute mightily to American enterprise. Restrictions on immigration ultimately give more power to the state to oppress its own citizens -- especially citizens who would hire immigrants.
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from Forbes
While ransomware, data breaches and global hacking events will continue to grab headlines, a major area of focus in the cybersecurity world in 2017 will undoubtedly be internet of things (IoT) devices. Based on recent attacks, these devices seem easy to hack, and can be used to launch global attacks with devastating outcomes.
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from The Heritage Foundation
[Information from this site may be unreliable.]
Ailing US Military Needs More Than a Continuing Resolution
Congress is proposing a stopgap spending measure for the military. What's needed is a spending boost.
Kansas Almost Voted to Expand Medicaid. What Other States Should Learn From This Near-Mistake.
States are mistaken if they think they can cut their own health spending costs by expanding Medicaid.
Export-Import Bank’s Secret Dealings Demonstrate the Problem With Crony Capitalism
Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, some members of Congress believe that a few legislative tweaks will remedy all that is wrong with the bank. There isn’t an economist alive who could coherently argue that Ex-Im subsidies don’t distort credit and labor markets.
Trump Affirms Human Rights, Ends US Funding for UN Population Fund
According to the Kemp-Kasten Amendment, which has been regularly attached to foreign appropriations bills since 1985, the president has the authority to withhold federal funding from any organization that “supports or participates in the management of a program of coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization." On April 3, a State Department memo announced that the U.S. will do just that. The U.N. Population Fund has long supported China's unethical practices of coercive abortion and forced sterilization. It is tragic and unacceptable that the Chinese government continues to trample the rights of its citizens through coercive family planning programs while partnering with the UNFPA.
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Ailing US Military Needs More Than a Continuing Resolution
Congress is proposing a stopgap spending measure for the military. What's needed is a spending boost.
Kansas Almost Voted to Expand Medicaid. What Other States Should Learn From This Near-Mistake.
States are mistaken if they think they can cut their own health spending costs by expanding Medicaid.
Export-Import Bank’s Secret Dealings Demonstrate the Problem With Crony Capitalism
Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, some members of Congress believe that a few legislative tweaks will remedy all that is wrong with the bank. There isn’t an economist alive who could coherently argue that Ex-Im subsidies don’t distort credit and labor markets.
The centennial of the U.S. entering World War I this April 6 also marks the third anniversary of the war in Ukraine. One hundred years later, trench warfare isn’t a thing of the past in Europe; and Russia’s military aggression has dimmed the prospects for long-term peace on the Continent.
Trump Affirms Human Rights, Ends US Funding for UN Population Fund
According to the Kemp-Kasten Amendment, which has been regularly attached to foreign appropriations bills since 1985, the president has the authority to withhold federal funding from any organization that “supports or participates in the management of a program of coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization." On April 3, a State Department memo announced that the U.S. will do just that. The U.N. Population Fund has long supported China's unethical practices of coercive abortion and forced sterilization. It is tragic and unacceptable that the Chinese government continues to trample the rights of its citizens through coercive family planning programs while partnering with the UNFPA.
Most Americans don’t expect the federal government to stay out of their lives altogether. What they expect is minimal involvement: Let Washington be the last resort, the one Americans turn to only when they truly can’t devise any alternative. Self-reliance characterized the first settlers in this country, and the U.S. Constitution exemplified that spirit by creating a federal government of separate and limited powers — one strong enough to represent a new nation to the world, but weak enough to allow states and individuals to thrive.
U.S. industries that depend heavily on copyright—which protects books, movies, films, photos, music, as well as software from unauthorized reproduction by third parties—are an important key to American economic growth and innovation. Unfortunately, the effectiveness of our copyright system is clouded by serious problems at the U.S. government agency that registers copyrights—the Copyright Office, an appendage of the Library of Congress. As reported last August in The Daily Signal, the Copyright Office is outdated and so lacking in personnel, funds, and technology that it is ill-equipped to carry out its mission of protecting intellectual property.
Contrary to the left's popular narrative, big government is not a friend of the poor. Advocates for big government often equate expanding government with concern for the poor. But reality speaks to the contrary: Expanding government often has very harmful effects on the poor. There are numerous policies that create artificial and unnecessary obstacles for the poor when it comes to obtaining jobs or starting businesses that could lift them out of poverty.
from Hungry Horse News
The Photo Newspaper of Glacier Park
Some good info on Glacier Park snow plowing and road construction.
Glacier Park plow crews cleared the Camas Road Saturday and have started on the Going-to-the-Sun Road on the west side.
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from Indian Country Today Media Network
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
Native History: Pocahontas Marries John Rolfe in Jamestown
Pocahontas marriage forges agreement between first permanent English settlement and tribe
Murdered Atlanta anti-sex trafficking lawyer was “targeted” for death
Just how far does the Pizzagate rabbit hole go?
How Data Privacy Rules Could Spark More Video Streaming, Mergers
AT&T, Comcast and Verizon now have more incentive to launch or expand nationwide internet TV services, an analyst says.
Bill would ban alcohol on Oregon beaches
A bill introduced in the Oregon House of Representatives would ban the use of alcohol on the state's public beaches. House Bill 3441 would make it a crime to possess or consume alcohol, or to possess or discard "an alcohol container or any glass bottle designed to contain a drink or beverage," punishable by up to 30 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $1,250.
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
Native History: Pocahontas Marries John Rolfe in Jamestown
Pocahontas marriage forges agreement between first permanent English settlement and tribe
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from Intellihub
[Information from this site may not be reliable.]
Just how far does the Pizzagate rabbit hole go?
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from Investor's Business Daily
How Data Privacy Rules Could Spark More Video Streaming, Mergers
AT&T, Comcast and Verizon now have more incentive to launch or expand nationwide internet TV services, an analyst says.
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from KGW-TV (NBC Portland)
A bill introduced in the Oregon House of Representatives would ban the use of alcohol on the state's public beaches. House Bill 3441 would make it a crime to possess or consume alcohol, or to possess or discard "an alcohol container or any glass bottle designed to contain a drink or beverage," punishable by up to 30 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $1,250.
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from LifeZette (& PoliZette)
The New Scramble for an Obamacare Repeal
Vice President Mike Pence is running between the White House and the Capitol in a new effort to pass some form of Obamacare repeal before the Easter recess, which kicks off Friday.
Southern Poverty Law Center Faces Federal Tax Complaint
Immigration reform group seeks to strip left-leaning SPLC of valued nonprofit status
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from PJ Media
Muslim Imam Says His Whole Religion Needs a Rethinking
An Australian Shiite imam, Mohammad Tawhidi, delivered this speech to a Rotary Club, and boy does he tackle a lot of the issues that face his religion. He says his father left a Muslim-run country to seek freedom of religion and freedom of expression in a Western nation, and he doesn't want Australia to start looking like the place his family fled. He says Israel is Jewish land, and that Muslims don't have the historic right to it. He also expressed his concern that one of the Muslim religious texts suggests terrorism, and called Islamic terrorists the "filth" in his religion. He basically called for a complete rethinking of Islam.
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from The Spokesman-Review
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from The Stranger (Seattle)
The Pacific Legal Foundation Hates Big Government, Loves Landlords, and Wants to See Your City in Court
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from UPI News Agency - United Press International
Chinese villagers are willing to pay as much as $26,000 for female corpses they can bury with dead unmarried male relatives. The Chinese Communist Party banned the practice in 1949, but in recent years the tradition has returned.
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from The Wall Street Journal
Homeland Security Secretary Doesn’t See Building a Wall Along U.S.-Mexico Border
Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly told members of Congress Wednesday that he doesn’t envision a wall stretching the entire length of the U.S. border with Mexico, and would instead focus on building additional fencing where it was most feasible.
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from Your News Wire
[Information from this site is not reliable.]
Ron Paul: Syrian Gas Attack Was False Flag
Ron Paul has accused the British and US governments of staging a false flag chemical attack in Syria in an attempt to topple President Bashar al-Assad.
[Information from this site is not reliable.]
Ron Paul: Syrian Gas Attack Was False Flag
Ron Paul has accused the British and US governments of staging a false flag chemical attack in Syria in an attempt to topple President Bashar al-Assad.
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