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White Saviors Unite: How to Speak for Black and Brown Folks
https://redstate.com/jeffc/2023/07/18/white-saviors-unite-how-to-speak-for-black-and-brown-folks-n778475
– It’s like white progressives are on a perpetual mission to show how out of touch they are with the minority groups they claim to champion. In this episode, a U.K.-based organization has released a report featuring a section in which they advise readers on how they should use language to...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom Threatens School District Over Curriculum
https://redstate.com/jeffc/2023/07/18/california-gov-gavin-newsom-threatens-school-district-over-curriculum-n778168
– Let’s file this one under “Dishonest Authoritarian Hackery.” California Gov. Gavin Newsom, not having anything else better to do, has threatened a school district for not pushing far-leftist propaganda in the curriculum. After all, folks like Newsom are staunch proponents of the “No Child Left Unbrainwashed” policy. Gov. Newsom...
Progressives Get All Bent out of Shape Over Country Star's Rendition of Tracy Chapman's 'Fast Car'
https://redstate.com/jeffc/2023/07/18/progressives-get-all-b…r-country-stars-rendition-of-tracy-chapmans-fast-car-n778178
– Of all the ridiculous things to be outraged about, this must be one of the most absurd. Remember the song “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman? It came out in 1988 and was a smash hit. I loved the song. I remember my mom playing it, and I could tell the...
Trump Contemplates Skipping First GOP Presidential Debate: A Bold Move or Political Risk?
https://redstate.com/jeffc/2023/07/18/trump-contemplates-ski…op-presidential-debate-a-bold-move-or-political-risk-n778108
– pic.twitter.com/ZkaCVZ6r6t — Jeff Charles, Colored Liberty Nerd🏴 (@jeffcharlesjr) July 17, 2023 Trump touted his position in…
The White House Cocaine Incident: A Reflection of Failed Drug Policies
https://redstate.com/jeffc/2023/07/17/the-white-house-cocaine-incident-a-reflection-of-failed-drug-policies-n778070
– It seems like ages ago when news reports informed the nation that cocaine had been found somewhere in the White House. We all made the obvious jokes about Hunter Biden and Black Hillary, AKA Vice President Kamala Harris. But the matter is still in the news. In fact, the Secret...
BREAKING: U.S. Deploys F-35 and F-16 Fighter Jets to Confront Iranian Threat in Middle East
https://redstate.com/jeffc/2023/07/17/breaking-u-s-deploys-f…ghter-jets-to-confront-iranian-threat-in-middle-east-n778041
– U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered the deployment of F-35 and F-16 fighter jets, along with the destroyer USS Thomas Hudner, to the Middle East in response to Iranian activities in the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes after recent incidents where Iranian Navy ships attempted to seize merchant...
Brave Gun-Toting Woman Fends off Burglars During Home Robbery: A Must-Read Story of Self-Defense
https://redstate.com/jeffc/2023/07/17/brave-gun-toting-woman…uring-home-robbery-a-must-read-story-of-self-defense-n777987
– I’m a huge proponent of the idea that every lawful American should be armed. This is especially true for women, who are often victimized by male criminals who are physically stronger than them. Despite what progressives claim, men are generally far stronger than women, which is the reason why members...
Michelle Obama for President? Not Only No But...
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2023/07/16/michelle-obama-for-president-not-only-no-but-n777549
– My RedState colleague Jeff Charles just gave us some food for thought about Kamala Harris rising to the top spot.…
Half of Millennials Want to Criminalize Misgendering: Are We Heading Towards Authoritarianism?
https://redstate.com/jeffc/2023/07/16/half-of-millennials-wa…misgendering-are-we-heading-towards-authoritarianism-n777627
– It is easy to get caught up in the current state of American politics, but it is essential that we also keep an eye on the future, especially as authoritarians on the left are aggressively trying to influence the next generations to buy into their statist ideology. A recent...
Psychedelics for All: The Need for Broader Access Beyond the Military
https://redstate.com/jeffc/2023/07/16/psychedelics-for-all-the-need-for-broader-access-beyond-the-military-n777559
– Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) are joining forces to advocate for allowing military personnel access to psychedelic drugs as a potential treatment for PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and depression. They argue that psychedelics have shown promise and could provide much-needed resources for veterans struggling with these conditions,...
Why Doesn’t the Media Care About a Mayor Compiling a List of Enemies for Law Enforcement?
https://redstate.com/jeffc/2023/07/16/why-doesnt-the-media-c…ayor-compiling-a-list-of-enemies-for-law-enforcement-n777542
– Here’s yet another one of those stories that would be national news if the villain was a Republican. In this instance, a local politician compiled a list of critics and handed it over to the police. There is absolutely no way this could go wrong, right? Here’s what...
Unlikely, but Not Impossible: The Scenario Where Kamala Harris Becomes President of the United States
https://redstate.com/jeffc/2023/07/16/unlikely-but-not-impos…kamala-harris-becomes-president-of-the-united-states-n777523
– The political space is rife with speculation about who will occupy the White House in a few years. As the GOP primaries are in full swing with debates coming up next month, folks on the right are looking forward to seeing the candidates duke it out on the stage. On...
California's Controversial Math Framework: Prioritizing Social Justice over Mathematical Proficiency?
https://redstate.com/jeffc/2023/07/16/californias-controvers…itizing-social-justice-over-mathematical-proficiency-n777259
– The California State Board of Education has approved a new math framework that emphasizes “meaning-making,” social justice, and inquiry-based learning. The framework aims to prioritize problem-solving and the application of math in real-world contexts. It also encourages teachers to make math culturally relevant, especially for non-white students. The core...
The IRS Is Proposing Another Way to Take More of Americans' Hard-Earned Money
https://redstate.com/jeffc/2023/07/16/the-irs-is-proposing-a…ther-way-to-take-more-of-americans-hard-earned-money-n777212
– Here’s another one of those important stories that is flying under the radar. The IRS has proposed a set of regulations that would potentially make it easier for its agents to get more of your hard-earned cash. If they are approved, agents will have even more power to levy fines...
Unpacking the Police Reform Agreement: Analyzing the Potential Impact on Minneapolis Law Enforcement
https://redstate.com/jeffc/2023/07/15/unpacking-the-police-r…the-potential-impact-on-minneapolis-law-enforcement-n777166
– Years after the murder of George Floyd, the Minneapolis Police Department is poised to make changes in how it handles law enforcement. The objective is to create a fairer approach to dealing with crime in the city. To this end, it has entered into an agreement that requires it to...
Why Is the Movie ‘Sound of Freedom’ Political? Because the Left Wants It to Be
https://redstate.com/jeffc/2023/07/15/why-is-the-movie-sound…of-freedom-political-because-the-left-wants-it-to-be-n777126
– It is honestly becoming harder and harder for me to understand why so many on the fringe left are so upset that people made a movie designed to expose the brutality of child sex trafficking. After reading so many meandering and condescending op-eds castigating “Sound of Freedom” and those who...
The Double Standard: 'Colored People' vs. 'People of Color' - Which Should Be More Offensive?
https://redstate.com/jeffc/2023/07/15/the-double-standard-co…le-vs-people-of-color-which-should-be-more-offensive-n777092
– A sitting member of Congress used the term “colored people” on the House floor, and it would be physically impossible for me to care about it less than I do right now. Yet, when Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) uttered the term, which he later clarified as a slip of the...
Shots Fired: Brave Michigan Gun Owner Stops Robbery in Its Tracks
https://redstate.com/jeffc/2023/07/15/shots-fired-brave-michigan-gun-owner-stops-robbery-in-its-tracks-n776685
– Here’s another story about a good guy with a gun defending himself and others. This time, the altercation took place in Oak Park, Michigan. On Tuesday, a concealed carry permit holder prevented a would-be robber from endangering himself and a friend—by using his firearm. Here’s how it went...
Lack of Evidence for Mental Health Benefits of ‘Gender-Affirming Care’ for Minors, Say Medical Experts
https://redstate.com/jeffc/2023/07/14/lack-of-evidence-for-m…gender-affirming-care-for-minors-say-medical-experts-n776649
– Ever since the backlash against transgender ideology being pushed in schools occurred, progressives have been trying to gaslight the nation into believing that prescribing puberty blockers and surgical treatments for children suffering from gender dysphoria is actually a good idea. It is part of their effort to foist “gender-affirming care”...
Unbelievable: Children's Hospital Pays Employee to Perform Drag Show in Front of Kids
https://redstate.com/jeffc/2023/07/14/unbelievable-childrens…pays-employee-to-perform-drag-show-in-front-of-kids-n776663
– Folks on the hard left keep trying to convince the American public that they are not trying to sexualize children. Indeed, when it comes to regular everyday folks on the left, this is true. But this does not mean there is not a vocal group of folks in that camp...
Rhode Island Passes Insane Law Punishing Freelancers and Contractors
https://redstate.com/jeffc/2023/07/14/rhode-island-passes-insane-law-punishing-freelancers-and-contractors-n776569
– Well, here’s another crappy law designed to punish people for not working “traditional” jobs. Rhode Island recently passed legislation that could result in horrific consequences for freelancers and independent contractors. The law imposes registration fees and privacy concerns on independent contractors and freelancers, which experts believe could serve as...
The DeSantis Campaign Is Faltering: Can He Reverse Its Downward Spiral?
https://redstate.com/jeffc/2023/07/14/the-desantis-campaign-is-faltering-can-he-reverse-its-downward-spiral-n776619
– Some folks are not going to want to hear this. But Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign is in trouble. Several recent stories suggest that even members of the donor class who are not fond of former President Donald Trump are souring on the governor. While DeSantis has raised...
FBI Director Wray Stands Firm: No Regrets for Targeting Parents Based on Political Affiliations
https://redstate.com/jeffc/2023/07/14/fbi-director-wray-stan…or-targeting-parents-based-on-political-affiliations-n776497
– Well, apparently, FBI Director Christopher Wray has no regrets about weaponizing the Bureau against Americans based on their political affiliations. The official faced questioning from House Judiciary Committee Republicans regarding allegations of targeting parents protesting at school board meetings. While Wray agreed that there was no compelling nationwide law...
Hyperpartisanship: How Political Loyalties Enable Government Abuses
https://redstate.com/jeffc/2023/07/14/hyperpartisanship-how-political-loyalties-enable-government-abuses-n776445
– Hyperpartisanship is not only dangerous because it causes people to view almost every issue through a political lens, but because it also empowers bad actors in the government to use their positions to abuse the citizenry. There are few better examples of this reality at play than the current hubbub...
Pastor's Fight for Homeless Ministry Exposes City's Corruption and Self-Interest
https://redstate.com/jeffc/2023/07/13/pastors-fight-for-home…ministry-exposes-citys-corruption-and-self-interest-n775934
– Pastor Moses Colbert has been feeding the homeless in his city of Gastonia, North Carolina, for 20 years. The church leader, who pastors Faith, Hope, and Love Community Enrichment Ministry, has been a pillar of his community in carrying out what the Scriptures teach about taking care of the needy....
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