thedailycaller--2020-05-12--‘Really, Really Frustrating’: NoVA Gym Owners Feel The Pain Of Delayed Reopening

• Democratic Virginia Gov .
Ralph Northam announced Tuesday that Northern Virginia will not open until at least May 29 .
• The decision will further delay the opening of Joseph and Margaret Strada ’ s Manassas Park business , Unleash ’ d Strength Gym .
• “ We ’ re just completely baffled as to why they keep changing the narrative on us , ” Margaret Strada told the Daily Caller News Foundation .
Four days before Virginia was scheduled to begin reopening , gym owners Joseph and Margaret Strada were crushed to learn Northern Virginia ’ s lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wife own and operate Unleash ’ d Strength Gym in Manassas Park , an independent gym that specializes in strength training .
But Democratic Virginia Gov .
Ralph Northam ’ s decision Tuesday to extend Northern Virginia ’ s reopening during the coronavirus pandemic will likely prevent the Stradas from opening their gym for several more weeks .
Manassas Park is included in extended mandated lockdown , which will last until at least May 29 .
But gyms could be closed even beyond that date , since Phase I of Virginia ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
( RELATED : Gun Shop Owners Warn Northam Against Closing Their Shops Over Coronavirus , Report Skyrocketing Gun Sales ) “ We won ’ t be opening for at least another two weeks after that , ” 26-year-old Margaret Strada told the Daily Caller News Foundation Tuesday .
“ So we ’ re pretty pissed.
” Northam initially floated the idea that Northern Virginia is not ready to reopen from the COVID-19 prevention measures at a Monday press briefing where he said he had been speaking with Northern Virginia leaders regarding reopening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the rest of us …to ease these restrictions and return to normal , ” Northam said .
“ We ’ re just completely baffled as to why they keep changing the narrative on us , ” Margaret Strada , questioning what Northam meant when he said Tuesday that businesses would remain closed “ as long as it takes.
” “ What does that mean ?
” Margaret Strada said .
“ What is ‘ it ’ ?
What is ‘ as long as it takes ’ ?
This business can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The couple explained that they instituted social distancing measures and very strict cleaning protocols “ from the get go ” in order to keep their customers safe .
Their gym members rallied to support the gym owners as state social distancing requirements began .
The Washington Post reported May 5 that 176 of the gym ’ s 198 members opted to continue paying their monthly bills to keep the gym on its feet .
“ We were doing really well , it was just a slow and steady uptick until we had to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Strada said , noting that Unleash ’ d Strength opened in August , 2019 and is only 8 months old .
“ We peaked at 210 members right before we closed .
We ’ re down to just under 200 now , ” he said .
( RELATED : April Jobs Report : 20.5 Million Jobs Lost , Unemployment At 14.7 % ) But as Northam keeps pushing back the date that Northern Virginia businesses can reopen , some customers are finding that they can not continue supporting Unleash ’ d Strength due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. economy lost 20.5 million jobs in April while the unemployment rate rose to 14.7 % , according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ’ monthly report .
Joseph Strada said the gym receives several emails a week from patrons who have lost their jobs or are struggling financially and need to cancel their memberships .
“ The longer the ambiguity continues , the more members we ’ re going to lose , ” he said .
“ It ’ s just really , really frustrating .
And like I said , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re not able to have that community centered atmosphere that is so central to what we do.
” “ We take pride in the community feel at the gym , ” he explained .
“ Very welcoming , group workouts , monthly events , etc .
We ’ ve become friends with almost all our members and it ’ s a more intimate environment than your standard commercial gym.
” The Stradas joined with other Virginia gym owners who created a petition Sunday asking Northam to “ OPEN VA ’ s Fitness Centers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The petition details precautions that gym owners plan to take if they are allowed to open up their businesses .
The petition had gained more than 3,875 signatures by Tuesday evening .
The couple said they “ absolutely ” support measures to be cautious and reduce infections and exposure from the coronavirus .
But there needs to be justification for such a complete lockdown , Joseph Strada said .
“ And we are just not seeing it , ” his wife added .
The couple noted that the Centers for Disease Control and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the pandemic .
“ We are actively supporting health and wellbeing , ” Margaret Strada said .
“ At a time such as this it seems as though we should definitely be able to be safely a part of this fight against COVID.
” “ We ’ re an essential part of the economy , ” her husband added .
( RELATED : ‘ Get Me Off Of House Arrest ’ : Pastors Call On Barr , DOJ To Protect Religious Liberty ) Joesph Strada said that over a million Virginians rely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health benefits .
“ Both of those are so important at this time , ” he said .
“ We believe that we can uphold a level of cleanliness , sanitation , reducing exposure and risk , better than many other businesses that are open and operating.
” “ We believe we are more essential than many businesses that are open and operating , ” Joseph Strada said , adding that he and Margaret would like to reopen Unleash ’ d Strength , with precautions , “ and provide safe and excellent service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very difficult time for everybody.
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Democratic Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday that Northern Virginia will not open until at least May 29.
The decision will further delay the opening of Joseph and Margaret Strada’s Manassas Park business, Unleash’d Strength Gym.
“We’re just completely baffled as to why they keep changing the narrative on us,” Margaret Strada told the Daily Caller News Foundation.
Four days before Virginia was scheduled to begin reopening, gym owners Joseph and Margaret Strada were crushed to learn Northern Virginia’s lockdown had been extended.
The husband and wife own and operate Unleash’d Strength Gym in Manassas Park, an independent gym that specializes in strength training. But Democratic Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s decision Tuesday to extend Northern Virginia’s reopening during the coronavirus pandemic will likely prevent the Stradas from opening their gym for several more weeks.
Manassas Park is included in extended mandated lockdown, which will last until at least May 29. But gyms could be closed even beyond that date, since Phase I of Virginia’s reopening plan does not include indoor gyms. (RELATED: Gun Shop Owners Warn Northam Against Closing Their Shops Over Coronavirus, Report Skyrocketing Gun Sales)
“We won’t be opening for at least another two weeks after that,” 26-year-old Margaret Strada told the Daily Caller News Foundation Tuesday. “So we’re pretty pissed.”
Northam initially floated the idea that Northern Virginia is not ready to reopen from the COVID-19 prevention measures at a Monday press briefing where he said he had been speaking with Northern Virginia leaders regarding reopening.
“They are just as anxious as the rest of us …to ease these restrictions and return to normal,” Northam said.
“We’re just completely baffled as to why they keep changing the narrative on us,” Margaret Strada, questioning what Northam meant when he said Tuesday that businesses would remain closed “as long as it takes.”
“What does that mean?” Margaret Strada said. “What is ‘it’? What is ‘as long as it takes’? This business can’t survive six months of a shutdown.”
The couple explained that they instituted social distancing measures and very strict cleaning protocols “from the get go” in order to keep their customers safe. Their gym members rallied to support the gym owners as state social distancing requirements began.
The Washington Post reported May 5 that 176 of the gym’s 198 members opted to continue paying their monthly bills to keep the gym on its feet.
“We were doing really well, it was just a slow and steady uptick until we had to close,” 28-year-old power lifter Joseph Strada said, noting that Unleash’d Strength opened in August, 2019 and is only 8 months old.
“We peaked at 210 members right before we closed. We’re down to just under 200 now,” he said. (RELATED: April Jobs Report: 20.5 Million Jobs Lost, Unemployment At 14.7%)
But as Northam keeps pushing back the date that Northern Virginia businesses can reopen, some customers are finding that they cannot continue supporting Unleash’d Strength due to their own financial distress. The U.S. economy lost 20.5 million jobs in April while the unemployment rate rose to 14.7%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ monthly report.
Joseph Strada said the gym receives several emails a week from patrons who have lost their jobs or are struggling financially and need to cancel their memberships.
“The longer the ambiguity continues, the more members we’re going to lose,” he said. “It’s just really, really frustrating. And like I said, as a community oriented gym, we’re not able to have that community centered atmosphere that is so central to what we do.”
“We take pride in the community feel at the gym,” he explained. “Very welcoming, group workouts, monthly events, etc. We’ve become friends with almost all our members and it’s a more intimate environment than your standard commercial gym.”
The Stradas joined with other Virginia gym owners who created a petition Sunday asking Northam to “OPEN VA’s Fitness Centers for our Mental & Physical Health.” The petition details precautions that gym owners plan to take if they are allowed to open up their businesses. The petition had gained more than 3,875 signatures by Tuesday evening.
The couple said they “absolutely” support measures to be cautious and reduce infections and exposure from the coronavirus. But there needs to be justification for such a complete lockdown, Joseph Strada said.
“And we are just not seeing it,” his wife added.
The couple noted that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has highlighted the importance of exercise during the pandemic.
“We are actively supporting health and wellbeing,” Margaret Strada said. “At a time such as this it seems as though we should definitely be able to be safely a part of this fight against COVID.”
“We’re an essential part of the economy,” her husband added. (RELATED: ‘Get Me Off Of House Arrest’: Pastors Call On Barr, DOJ To Protect Religious Liberty)
Joesph Strada said that over a million Virginians rely on gyms for their physical and mental health benefits.
“Both of those are so important at this time,” he said. “We believe that we can uphold a level of cleanliness, sanitation, reducing exposure and risk, better than many other businesses that are open and operating.”
“We believe we are more essential than many businesses that are open and operating,” Joseph Strada said, adding that he and Margaret would like to reopen Unleash’d Strength, with precautions, “and provide safe and excellent service to our members and community during a very difficult time for everybody.”
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thedailycaller--2020-05-12--404 Error Page For Trump Campaign Shows Joe Biden With Caption ‘You’re As Lost As Me’

The new 404 error page on President Donald Trump ’ s website shows former Vice President Joe Biden with the caption , “ it appears you are as lost as me.
” The new addition to the website comes after the Trump campaign has used Biden ’ s frequent gaffes multiple times , including the “ GOP War Room ” YouTube account compiling a list of embarrassing moments the presumptive Democratic nominee has had on the campaign trail , RealClearPolitics reported .
( RELATED : Pressure Mounts For Biden To Unseal Documents Related To Time In Senate , Tara Reade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ digital campaign strategy due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Campaign communications director Tim Murtaugh said in an interview with the Daily Caller that the campaign had already relied heavily on digital media for their campaign , so they were well-positioned to continue the campaign during the pandemic .
Trump reelection campaign manager Brad Parscale has called Biden a “ gaffe machine , ” telling Fox News that “ I think when push comes to shove and we come to November he ’ s [ Trump ’ s ] going to be in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he believes there is a large “ enthusiasm gap ” between Trump and Biden that will keep the incumbent in a good position to win reelection .

The new 404 error page on President Donald Trump’s website shows former Vice President Joe Biden with the caption, “it appears you are as lost as me.”
AHHAHAHAHAH The new 404 error page for the Trump campaign is amazinghttps://t.co/8tyACghcP8 pic.twitter.com/Eua7igmuEM — Comfortably Smug (@ComfortablySmug) May 12, 2020
The new addition to the website comes after the Trump campaign has used Biden’s frequent gaffes multiple times, including the “GOP War Room” YouTube account compiling a list of embarrassing moments the presumptive Democratic nominee has had on the campaign trail, RealClearPolitics reported. (RELATED: Pressure Mounts For Biden To Unseal Documents Related To Time In Senate, Tara Reade)
Trump recently switched to a completely digital campaign strategy due to the coronavirus pandemic. Campaign communications director Tim Murtaugh said in an interview with the Daily Caller that the campaign had already relied heavily on digital media for their campaign, so they were well-positioned to continue the campaign during the pandemic.
Trump reelection campaign manager Brad Parscale has called Biden a “gaffe machine,” telling Fox News that “I think when push comes to shove and we come to November he’s [Trump’s] going to be in a very good place.”
Parscale said that he believes there is a large “enthusiasm gap” between Trump and Biden that will keep the incumbent in a good position to win reelection.


thedailycaller--2020-05-12--Democrats Running For Senate Refuse To Say If Biden Accuser Is Lying

2020 Democratic candidates running for Senate will not say if they think the sexual assault allegations against former Vice President Joe Biden that have been brought forward by a former staffer are fabricated .
The Daily Caller contacted several Democrats running for Senate in key races , asking if they do not believe all women and if they believe Biden ’ s accuser , Tara Reade , is lying about her allegations .
Reade has accused the then-senator of kissing her , touching her and penetrating her with his fingers without her consent in 1993 .
Each candidate ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to respond and many were contacted multiple times but not one responded .
This comes days after Politico released a piece with responses from the Democratic Senate candidates .
Most of the candidates have endorsed Biden and are sticking by him despite the allegations .
Their responses given to Politico were all very similar .
The Daily Caller also asked the candidates if they coordinated their statements with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer or the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee ( DSCC ) .
Here Are All The Senate Democratic Candidates Who Have Refused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Is Lying : Many of the Democratic Senate candidates were vocal defenders of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh ’ s accuser , Christine Blasey Ford .
Gideon , who is running against Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins , tweeted her support for Ford in September of 2017 , saying “ One year ago today .
Thank you Dr. Ford for your bravery .
# BelieveWomen.
” However , she has not commented on Reade ’ s allegations .
Gideon ’ s campaign has fundraised off of opposing Kavanaugh , saying in an email @ @ @ @ @ @ @ critical vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court , she justified her decision by saying Kavanaugh would respect precedent on Roe .
We knew that a woman ’ s right to choose was at risk , and now , it ’ s even clearer.
” ( RELATED : National Archives Debunks Biden ’ s Claim , Says Senate Docs Related To Tara Reade Are Kept Elsewhere ) The email concluded by saying , “ Can you make a $ 3 contribution to Sara Gideon ’ s campaign to defeat Susan Collins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be a very difficult and close election .
While Brett Kavanaugh ’ s wealthy backers hold huge fundraisers for Susan Collins , it ’ s up to us — all of us — to fight back .
That is why your contribution is so important.
” Yet , she has not commented on the allegations against Biden .
Peters , who voted against Kavanaugh ’ s confirmation and has been silent on Biden ’ s allegations , endorsed the former Vice President on April 15 , saying “ Throughout this primary , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nominee needs to put Michigan and the issues that matter to our state first .
I ’ m supporting @ Joe Biden because I believe he ’ s the person to do just that .
More than ever , we need a steady leader to bring us together and find common ground .
Joe has always been there for Michigan — he helped us through the auto rescue and guided us through the financial crisis .
He ’ s shown that he ’ ll be a champion for Michigan ’ s families and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Kavanaugh due to the allegations brought forward by Ford .
“ The Kavanaugh nomination process has been flawed from the beginning and incomplete at the end .
Dr. Ford was credible and courageous and I am concerned about the message our vote will be sending to our sons and daughters , as well as victims of sexual assault .
I will be voting no.
, ” He said in September 2018 on Twitter .
In July of 2019 , McGrath flipped her position on Kavanaugh ’ s confirmation , saying “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kavanaugh and I answered based upon his qualifications to be on the Supreme Court .
But upon further reflection and further understanding of his record , I would have voted no , ” in a tweet .
Mcgrath previously said : “ I was worried when Kavanaugh was nominated because I felt like his stances on unions and women ’ s reproductive rights and some of those things were pretty far out of the mainstream , ” she told Insider Louisville .
“ At the same time , there wasn ’ t anything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Supreme Court justice .
So that ’ s where I stood .
I mean , I didn ’ t have to make a vote one way or the other , but there was nothing to disqualify Judge Kavanaugh.
” But after backlash she changed her position .
Arizona Democratic Senate candidate Mark Kelly , who is expected to face a tight race , said Wednesday that he stands by his endorsement of Biden despite the allegations saying , “ I think ( Biden ) has the right experience and has the leadership ability @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” in an appearance on a radio interview on KTAR News .
The Daily Caller contacted several former Senate staffers about the silence from Democrats .
Most referenced the Kavanaugh confirmation hearings and the double standard between Kavanaugh ’ s accusers and Biden ’ s .
( RELATED : EXCLUSIVE : Senators Who Condemned Kavanaugh Refused To Denounce Fairfax ) Mike Davis , the president of Article III Project , told the Daily Caller that “ The same Senate Democrats and challengers , like ( missing ) Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and unthinkingly # BelieveAllWomen when the allegations involved then-high schooler Brett Kavanaugh have now shown their partisan double standard and hypocrisy in defending Joe Biden against Tara Reade ’ s much more relevant , serious , specific , corroborated , and credible allegations of workplace ( in the Senate ) rape , retaliation , and coverup .
“ These Democrats only want us to # BelieveAllWomen who accuse powerful Republicans and throw-away Democrats ( like Al Franken ) of sexual assault , ” Davis continued .
( RELATED : Senate Democrats Refuse To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) “ Hypocrisy is the most potent weapon in politics , it ’ s smart for Republicans running for Senate to point out the clear double standard Democrats have set , ” Garrett Ventry , a former communications adviser to Senator Chuck Grassley told the Daily Caller .

2020 Democratic candidates running for Senate will not say if they think the sexual assault allegations against former Vice President Joe Biden that have been brought forward by a former staffer are fabricated.
The Daily Caller contacted several Democrats running for Senate in key races, asking if they do not believe all women and if they believe Biden’s accuser, Tara Reade, is lying about her allegations.
Reade has accused the then-senator of kissing her, touching her and penetrating her with his fingers without her consent in 1993.
Each candidate’s press offices were given over 24 hours to respond and many were contacted multiple times but not one responded.
This comes days after Politico released a piece with responses from the Democratic Senate candidates. Most of the candidates have endorsed Biden and are sticking by him despite the allegations. Their responses given to Politico were all very similar.
The Daily Caller also asked the candidates if they coordinated their statements with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer or the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC).
Here Are All The Senate Democratic Candidates Who Have Refused To Say If They Think Tara Reade Is Lying:
Maine House of Rep. Sara Gideon
Kentucky Democrat Amy McGrath
Alabama Democrat Doug Jones
Michigan Democrat Gary Peters
Iowa Democrat Theresa Greenfield
Colorado Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper
Montana Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock
Many of the Democratic Senate candidates were vocal defenders of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s accuser, Christine Blasey Ford.
Gideon, who is running against Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins, tweeted her support for Ford in September of 2017, saying “One year ago today. Thank you Dr. Ford for your bravery. #BelieveWomen.” However, she has not commented on Reade’s allegations.
One year ago today. Thank you Dr. Ford for your bravery. #BelieveWomen pic.twitter.com/NrWEsuBTeV — Sara Gideon (@SaraGideon) September 27, 2019
Gideon’s campaign has fundraised off of opposing Kavanaugh, saying in an email blast “When Senator Collins cast a critical vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, she justified her decision by saying Kavanaugh would respect precedent on Roe. We knew that a woman’s right to choose was at risk, and now, it’s even clearer.” (RELATED: National Archives Debunks Biden’s Claim, Says Senate Docs Related To Tara Reade Are Kept Elsewhere)
The email concluded by saying, “Can you make a $3 contribution to Sara Gideon’s campaign to defeat Susan Collins? She needs your help in what will be a very difficult and close election. While Brett Kavanaugh’s wealthy backers hold huge fundraisers for Susan Collins, it’s up to us — all of us — to fight back. That is why your contribution is so important.” Yet, she has not commented on the allegations against Biden.
Peters, who voted against Kavanaugh’s confirmation and has been silent on Biden’s allegations, endorsed the former Vice President on April 15, saying “Throughout this primary, I’ve said that the Democratic nominee needs to put Michigan and the issues that matter to our state first. I’m supporting @Joe Biden because I believe he’s the person to do just that. More than ever, we need a steady leader to bring us together and find common ground. Joe has always been there for Michigan — he helped us through the auto rescue and guided us through the financial crisis. He’s shown that he’ll be a champion for Michigan’s families and workers.”
Jones also declared his opposition to Kavanaugh due to the allegations brought forward by Ford.
“The Kavanaugh nomination process has been flawed from the beginning and incomplete at the end. Dr. Ford was credible and courageous and I am concerned about the message our vote will be sending to our sons and daughters, as well as victims of sexual assault. I will be voting no.,” He said in September 2018 on Twitter.
In July of 2019, McGrath flipped her position on Kavanaugh’s confirmation, saying “I was asked earlier today about Judge Brett Kavanaugh and I answered based upon his qualifications to be on the Supreme Court. But upon further reflection and further understanding of his record, I would have voted no,” in a tweet.
Mcgrath previously said: “I was worried when Kavanaugh was nominated because I felt like his stances on unions and women’s reproductive rights and some of those things were pretty far out of the mainstream,” she told Insider Louisville. “At the same time, there wasn’t anything that disqualified Judge Kavanaugh from becoming a Supreme Court justice. So that’s where I stood. I mean, I didn’t have to make a vote one way or the other, but there was nothing to disqualify Judge Kavanaugh.” But after backlash she changed her position.
I was asked earlier today about Judge Brett Kavanaugh and I answered based upon his qualifications to be on the Supreme Court. But upon further reflection and further understanding of his record, I would have voted no. — Amy McGrath (@AmyMcGrathKY) July 10, 2019
Arizona Democratic Senate candidate Mark Kelly, who is expected to face a tight race, said Wednesday that he stands by his endorsement of Biden despite the allegations saying, “I think (Biden) has the right experience and has the leadership ability, what our country needs right now,” in an appearance on a radio interview on KTAR News.
The Daily Caller contacted several former Senate staffers about the silence from Democrats. Most referenced the Kavanaugh confirmation hearings and the double standard between Kavanaugh’s accusers and Biden’s. (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: Senators Who Condemned Kavanaugh Refused To Denounce Fairfax)
Mike Davis, the president of Article III Project, told the Daily Caller that “The same Senate Democrats and challengers, like (missing) Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon, who argued that we must automatically and unthinkingly #BelieveAllWomen when the allegations involved then-high schooler Brett Kavanaugh have now shown their partisan double standard and hypocrisy in defending Joe Biden against Tara Reade’s much more relevant, serious, specific, corroborated, and credible allegations of workplace (in the Senate) rape, retaliation, and coverup.
“These Democrats only want us to #BelieveAllWomen who accuse powerful Republicans and throw-away Democrats (like Al Franken) of sexual assault,” Davis continued. (RELATED: Senate Democrats Refuse To Acknowledge Sexual Assault Accusations Against Joe Biden)
“Hypocrisy is the most potent weapon in politics, it’s smart for Republicans running for Senate to point out the clear double standard Democrats have set,” Garrett Ventry, a former communications adviser to Senator Chuck Grassley told the Daily Caller.
Biden has continually denied Reade’s allegations.


thedailycaller--2020-05-12--Saving Money’s More Important Than Ever. Here’s A 9-Step Guide On How to Do It

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thedailycaller--2020-05-12--STUDY: Almost One-Third Of Americans May Consider Refusing Coronavirus Vaccine

Almost one-third of Americans may consider refusing a vaccine for the novel coronavirus , according to a Civic Science survey .
The study found that around 69 % of Americans would receive a vaccine for the virus .
However , 14 % said they would currently not get the vaccine and 17 % were unsure if they would or not .
This indicates that 31 % of Americans may consider refusing a coronavirus vaccine .
The survey was conducted among 2,900 U.S. adults .
A similar study was conducted in January , and the percent of Americans who would get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to Civic Science .
The people who said they are “ not at all comfortable ” with a vaccination increased by 3 points .
Since the January poll , support among Americans for mandatory and elective vaccinations has gone up from 50 % fo 55 % .
Many of the people who are completely against the vaccine are the ones who would “ resume all or most normal activities , ” the poll also indicated .
Around 63 % of those who would not be vaccinated would resume their normal activities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around 18 % who would opt to be vaccinated .
Many of those who would opt to be vaccinated would remain in quarantine for a further period of time .
Out of those who are unsure whether they ’ d receive the vaccine , 26 % said they ’ d resume normal activities and 44 % would remain in quarantine .
“ Vaccine hesitancy is growing amid this pandemic as people may be unsure of how , or if at all , a new immunization could protect us , ” Civic Science reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Push To Hurry COVID-19 Vaccine Is Called ‘ Operation Warp Speed ’ )

Almost one-third of Americans may consider refusing a vaccine for the novel coronavirus, according to a Civic Science survey.
The study found that around 69% of Americans would receive a vaccine for the virus. However, 14% said they would currently not get the vaccine and 17% were unsure if they would or not.
This indicates that 31% of Americans may consider refusing a coronavirus vaccine.
The survey was conducted among 2,900 U.S. adults.
A similar study was conducted in January, and the percent of Americans who would get a vaccine has dropped by 6 points, according to Civic Science. The people who said they are “not at all comfortable” with a vaccination increased by 3 points.
Since the January poll, support among Americans for mandatory and elective vaccinations has gone up from 50% fo 55%. Many of the people who are completely against the vaccine are the ones who would “resume all or most normal activities,” the poll also indicated.
Around 63% of those who would not be vaccinated would resume their normal activities once mandates are lifted, compared to around 18% who would opt to be vaccinated. Many of those who would opt to be vaccinated would remain in quarantine for a further period of time.
Out of those who are unsure whether they’d receive the vaccine, 26% said they’d resume normal activities and 44% would remain in quarantine.
“Vaccine hesitancy is growing amid this pandemic as people may be unsure of how, or if at all, a new immunization could protect us,” Civic Science reported. (RELATED: REPORT: Trump’s Push To Hurry COVID-19 Vaccine Is Called ‘Operation Warp Speed’)


thedailycaller--2020-05-12--Man Who Wanted To Settle Dispute With Ex-Wife By Sword Fight Ruled ‘Not Insane,’ Seeks Medical Exam

Man Who Wanted To Settle Dispute With Ex-Wife By Sword Fight Ruled ‘Not Insane,’ Seeks Medical Exam For Spouse

A Kansas man who sought legal permission to battle his ex-wife in a sword fight is now seeking a mental evaluation of his ex-wife .
David Ostrom submitted a court filing on Jan. 3 allowing him to legally fight his former wife , Bridgette Ostrom , and her attorney , Matthew Hudson , so they could “ rend their souls from their bodies , ” according to the Des Moines Register .
In response to the court filing , a judge temporarily suspended David Ostrom ’ s child visitation and ordered a mental evaluation , That evaluation concluded Friday where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but has “ adjustment disorder with mixed emotional features , ” the Des Moines Register reports .
( RELATED : People Hike Distance Of Mount Everest On Apartment Stairs ) “ It essentially says I ’ m not crazy , I just don ’ t like being denied access to my children , ” David Ostrom said to the Des Moines Register .
David filed another court order last Friday asking that Bridgette Ostrom and her attorney Matthew Hudson also go under mental evaluations .
David also filed a motion seeking $ 4,765 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the psychological evaluation .
The motion also seeks $ 255,000 for emotional damages .
“ This is an egregious failure of the family court system and judge in this matter , ” David Ostrom wrote in his filing .
“ This proceeding has devolved from a court of law into an arena where one attorney fuels discord and encourages parents to air their subjective , and often irrelevant , opinions about the other parent .
Nothing could be further from the actual ‘ best interests ’ of the children .
”

A Kansas man who sought legal permission to battle his ex-wife in a sword fight is now seeking a mental evaluation of his ex-wife.
David Ostrom submitted a court filing on Jan. 3 allowing him to legally fight his former wife, Bridgette Ostrom, and her attorney, Matthew Hudson, so they could “rend their souls from their bodies,” according to the Des Moines Register.
In response to the court filing, a judge temporarily suspended David Ostrom’s child visitation and ordered a mental evaluation, That evaluation concluded Friday where examiners found that David is not trouble but has “adjustment disorder with mixed emotional features,” the Des Moines Register reports. (RELATED: People Hike Distance Of Mount Everest On Apartment Stairs)
A man fighting with his ex-wife over money and custody of their children has made an unusual request: “Trial by Combat.” He’s asking for 12 weeks to get a Samurai sword “forged for use,” and says he was inspired by “Game of Thrones.” pic.twitter.com/2WywdPJwrb — MikeGalanosHLN (@MikeGalanosHLN) January 16, 2020
“It essentially says I’m not crazy, I just don’t like being denied access to my children,” David Ostrom said to the Des Moines Register. David filed another court order last Friday asking that Bridgette Ostrom and her attorney Matthew Hudson also go under mental evaluations. David also filed a motion seeking $4,765 in legal fees and $2,200 for the psychological evaluation. The motion also seeks $255,000 for emotional damages.
ex wife guy WHO HAS NO SWORD FIGHTING EXPERIENCE BUT SAID “PULL UP” ANYWAY pic.twitter.com/0qFyK4xUxJ — angel mendoza (@angelmendoza___) January 15, 2020
“This is an egregious failure of the family court system and judge in this matter,” David Ostrom wrote in his filing. “This proceeding has devolved from a court of law into an arena where one attorney fuels discord and encourages parents to air their subjective, and often irrelevant, opinions about the other parent. Nothing could be further from the actual ‘best interests’ of the children.”


thedailycaller--2020-05-12--Marla Maples Says She’s ‘Proud’ Of Tiffany Trump After Daughter Finishes Final Law School Exams

Marla Maples shared just how “ proud ” she was of Tiffany Trump after her daughter finished her final law school exams .
“ I am so , so proud of my beautiful daughter [ Tiffany Trump ] as last night she finished her final law school exam , ” Maples captioned her post on Instagram , along with pictures of flowers the first daughter sent her on Mother ’ s Day .
The post was noted by the Daily Mail in a piece published Monday .
( RELATED : Tiffany Trump Turns Heads In Black Sheer Top Out In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” she added .
“ The Best Mothers ’ Day gift of all .
Though I do adore these beautiful red & pink roses and the delicious dinner that just arrived.
” ( RELATED : Celebrate Ivanka Trump ’ s Birthday With Her Greatest Looks [ SLIDESHOW ] ) Maples continued , “ Thank you my girl with all my heart for blessing me with the most Divine gift ever , being your mom.
” In the photo , a message on the card with the flowers from Tiffany read , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I love you so much and wish that we could be together !
I can ’ t believe I just finished law [ exams ] .
” The first daughter has completed her final semester after nearly three years at Georgetown University , per the outlet .
Tiffany completed her last exams virtually , like other students across the country , due to the coronavirus outbreak forcing people to self-quarantine at home in hopes of stopping the spread .

Marla Maples shared just how “proud” she was of Tiffany Trump after her daughter finished her final law school exams.
“I am so, so proud of my beautiful daughter [Tiffany Trump] as last night she finished her final law school exam,” Maples captioned her post on Instagram, along with pictures of flowers the first daughter sent her on Mother’s Day. The post was noted by the Daily Mail in a piece published Monday. (RELATED: Tiffany Trump Turns Heads In Black Sheer Top Out In London [PHOTOS])
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marla Maples (@itsmarlamaples) on May 10, 2020 at 5:54pm PDT
“Hallelujah,” she added. “The Best Mothers’ Day gift of all. Though I do adore these beautiful red & pink roses and the delicious dinner that just arrived.”(RELATED: Celebrate Ivanka Trump’s Birthday With Her Greatest Looks [SLIDESHOW])
Maples continued, “Thank you my girl with all my heart for blessing me with the most Divine gift ever, being your mom.”
In the photo, a message on the card with the flowers from Tiffany read, “Happy Mother’s Day Mom! I love you so much and wish that we could be together! I can’t believe I just finished law [exams].”
The first daughter has completed her final semester after nearly three years at Georgetown University, per the outlet.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marla Maples (@itsmarlamaples) on Dec 28, 2019 at 4:51pm PST
Tiffany completed her last exams virtually, like other students across the country, due to the coronavirus outbreak forcing people to self-quarantine at home in hopes of stopping the spread.


thedailycaller--2020-05-12--This Multi-Tasking Gadget Sanitizes And Charges Your Phone, And It’s Over Half Off

If you ’ re suddenly hyper-aware of all the germs around you , like the ones stuck to your rings , sunglasses , or phone case , you ’ re not alone .
Even if you ’ re spending most of your time at home , seemingly harmless errands to the bank or market can expose you to dangerous bacteria , turning whatever you ’ re wearing or touching into a germ den .
But as sanitizing wipes are in short supply these days , how else are you supposed to clean your stuff ?
Say hello to the incredible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3-in-1 UV Sterilizer .
This high-tech device uses the magic of UV light to sanitize a wide array of items like jewelry , eyewear , earbuds , and so much more .
Even without using heat or sanitizing chemicals like the kinds you find in everyday cleaning products , this sterilizing tool kills up to 99.99 % of germs and bacteria , significantly preventing you from spreading them to your friends and family .
And as if all that cleaning action weren ’ t enough , the sterilizer also boasts an aromatherapy function @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fresh scent once they ’ re sanitized .
But what ’ s truly impressive about the versatile 3-in-1 UV Sterilizer is the fact that it also serves as a wireless phone charger .
Thanks to its use of Qi inductive charging technology , you can place your smartphone right on top of the box , no wires required .
So after you sterilize your phone in the box , you can stick it right back on top and replenish that dwindling battery .
Keeping things clean is the name of the game — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that phone of yours could always use a little charge .
Of course , we still suggest using your normal cleaning products as well to be extra careful .
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If you’re suddenly hyper-aware of all the germs around you, like the ones stuck to your rings, sunglasses, or phone case, you’re not alone. Even if you’re spending most of your time at home, seemingly harmless errands to the bank or market can expose you to dangerous bacteria, turning whatever you’re wearing or touching into a germ den. But as sanitizing wipes are in short supply these days, how else are you supposed to clean your stuff?
Say hello to the incredible germ-killing gadget, otherwise known as the 3-in-1 UV Sterilizer. This high-tech device uses the magic of UV light to sanitize a wide array of items like jewelry, eyewear, earbuds, and so much more. Even without using heat or sanitizing chemicals like the kinds you find in everyday cleaning products, this sterilizing tool kills up to 99.99% of germs and bacteria, significantly preventing you from spreading them to your friends and family. And as if all that cleaning action weren’t enough, the sterilizer also boasts an aromatherapy function, giving your things a clean, fresh scent once they’re sanitized.
But what’s truly impressive about the versatile 3-in-1 UV Sterilizer is the fact that it also serves as a wireless phone charger. Thanks to its use of Qi inductive charging technology, you can place your smartphone right on top of the box, no wires required. So after you sterilize your phone in the box, you can stick it right back on top and replenish that dwindling battery.
Keeping things clean is the name of the game — and let’s face it, that phone of yours could always use a little charge. Of course, we still suggest using your normal cleaning products as well to be extra careful. Get the 3-in-1 UV Sterilizer with a Wireless Charger now just $50 at 66% off!
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thedailycaller--2020-05-12--Speaker Pelosi’s Coronavirus Bill Includes Billions For Eligible Illegal Aliens

• House Democrats released the HEROES Act on Tuesday , a $ 3 trillion spending package intended to bring relief to state and local governments , as well as individual citizens , suffering from the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic .
• The legislation , if signed into law , would allow individuals who file taxes with a Taxpayer Identification Number to be eligible for stimulus money — which would include certain illegal aliens who don ’ t have a Social Security number .
• The bill also provides millions in grant funding to sanctuary cities that refuse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and calls for a mass release of aliens in Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) custody .
Speaker Nancy Pelosi introduced her party ’ s coronavirus relief package , which includes billions of dollars in carve-outs for eligible illegal aliens , grants to sanctuary cities and other protections for the undocumented community .
House Democrats released the HEROES Act on Tuesday , a bill that provides $ 3 trillion in stimulus funds to state and local governments , along with other industries affected by the coronavirus pandemic .
The legislation — which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Trump administration — includes $ 500 billion for state governments and $ 375 billion for local governments .
A dive through the 1,815-page bill also showed that it includes billions in payments to certain individuals living in the United States unlawfully .
Under a provision in the HEROES Act , recipients can receive stimulus money if they file taxes with a Taxpayer Identification Number ( TIN ) , allowing many illegal aliens to be eligible for direct funds .
A TIN is an identifying number used for taxpayer purposes instead of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relief package , the CARES Act , only allowed those who filed with a Social Security number to be eligible for stimulus money , leaving out undocumented aliens .
The current bill , if passed , would also retroactively provide those using Taxpayer Identification Numbers to obtain funds from the CARES Act , according to the Federation for American Immigration Reform .
The House Speaker said in late April that Democratic leaders were in discussions to include a provision for Taxpayer Identification Numbers in the next coronavirus relief package .
The bill “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aliens access to any new stimulus payments and retroactively providing them with payments from the CARES Act , ” Preston Huennekens , a government relations associate with FAIR , told the Daily Caller News Foundation on Tuesday .
“ FAIR estimates there are 14.3 million illegal aliens , meaning that in the last stimulus alone illegal aliens could have received over $ 17 billion in direct payments from the Federal government , ” Huennekens continued .
He added : “ This bill provides other relief to illegal aliens outside of the recovery rebates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for renters .
The way the bill is written , illegal aliens also benefit from that protection because it is so broadly written.
” The legislation includes a multitude of other benefits for illegal aliens and the institutions that allow them to remain in the United States .
The HEROES Act , for example , calls on the Department of Homeland Security ( DHS ) to release all illegal aliens under Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) detention who do not pose a “ threat to public safety or national security.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in federal grants to law enforcement agencies , and specifically forbids the Trump administration from withholding these funds from agencies that refuse to cooperate with ICE , also known as “ sanctuary cities.
” Numbers USA , a nonprofit that advocates for less immigration into the United States , criticized the bill ’ s provisions regarding foreign workers .
“ House Democrats prioritizing foreign workers , legal and illegal , over unemployed and underemployed Americans in the middle of a crisis is shameful , ” said Numbers USA president Roy Beck .
( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fighting To Give Coronavirus Aid To Illegal Aliens ) Beck also derided a provision in the bill that would “ expedite the permanent importation of foreign health care professionals , apparently to take the jobs of the tens of thousands of American health care professionals who have been laid off or furloughed during the pandemic.
” The HEROES Act , if it passes the House , is not expected to make it past the Republican-controlled Senate .
House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy called the bill a “ liberal wishlist that has no chance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday .
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House Democrats released the HEROES Act on Tuesday, a $3 trillion spending package intended to bring relief to state and local governments, as well as individual citizens, suffering from the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
The legislation, if signed into law, would allow individuals who file taxes with a Taxpayer Identification Number to be eligible for stimulus money — which would include certain illegal aliens who don’t have a Social Security number.
The bill also provides millions in grant funding to sanctuary cities that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, and calls for a mass release of aliens in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi introduced her party’s coronavirus relief package, which includes billions of dollars in carve-outs for eligible illegal aliens, grants to sanctuary cities and other protections for the undocumented community.
House Democrats released the HEROES Act on Tuesday, a bill that provides $3 trillion in stimulus funds to state and local governments, along with other industries affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The legislation — which was not negotiated with the GOP or the Trump administration — includes $500 billion for state governments and $375 billion for local governments.
A dive through the 1,815-page bill also showed that it includes billions in payments to certain individuals living in the United States unlawfully.
Under a provision in the HEROES Act, recipients can receive stimulus money if they file taxes with a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), allowing many illegal aliens to be eligible for direct funds. A TIN is an identifying number used for taxpayer purposes instead of a Social Security number.
The previous coronavirus relief package, the CARES Act, only allowed those who filed with a Social Security number to be eligible for stimulus money, leaving out undocumented aliens. The current bill, if passed, would also retroactively provide those using Taxpayer Identification Numbers to obtain funds from the CARES Act, according to the Federation for American Immigration Reform.
The House Speaker said in late April that Democratic leaders were in discussions to include a provision for Taxpayer Identification Numbers in the next coronavirus relief package.
The bill “pertains to the TIN provision giving illegal aliens access to any new stimulus payments and retroactively providing them with payments from the CARES Act,” Preston Huennekens, a government relations associate with FAIR, told the Daily Caller News Foundation on Tuesday.
“FAIR estimates there are 14.3 million illegal aliens, meaning that in the last stimulus alone illegal aliens could have received over $17 billion in direct payments from the Federal government,” Huennekens continued.
He added: “This bill provides other relief to illegal aliens outside of the recovery rebates. Take for instance the eviction protection for renters. The way the bill is written, illegal aliens also benefit from that protection because it is so broadly written.”
The legislation includes a multitude of other benefits for illegal aliens and the institutions that allow them to remain in the United States.
The HEROES Act, for example, calls on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to release all illegal aliens under Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention who do not pose a “threat to public safety or national security.” The bill also provides $300 million in federal grants to law enforcement agencies, and specifically forbids the Trump administration from withholding these funds from agencies that refuse to cooperate with ICE, also known as “sanctuary cities.”
Numbers USA, a nonprofit that advocates for less immigration into the United States, criticized the bill’s provisions regarding foreign workers.
“House Democrats prioritizing foreign workers, legal and illegal, over unemployed and underemployed Americans in the middle of a crisis is shameful,” said Numbers USA president Roy Beck. (RELATED: Democrats Across The Country Are Fighting To Give Coronavirus Aid To Illegal Aliens)
Beck also derided a provision in the bill that would “expedite the permanent importation of foreign health care professionals, apparently to take the jobs of the tens of thousands of American health care professionals who have been laid off or furloughed during the pandemic.”
The HEROES Act, if it passes the House, is not expected to make it past the Republican-controlled Senate. House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy called the bill a “liberal wishlist that has no chance of becoming law” in a statement Tuesday.
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thedailycaller--2020-05-12--Oprah Makes Surprise Phone Call To Ahmaud Arbery’s Mom To Offer Her Condolences

Oprah Winfrey made a surprise call to Ahmaud Arbery ’ s mother , Wanda Cooper-Jones , to offer her condolences following her son ’ s murder .
Cooper-Jones told TMZ in a piece published Tuesday , that it came as quite a shock when she answered the phone last week and it was the 66-year-old talk show host ’ s voice on the other end .
( RELATED : Georgia Authorities Reviewing Video Footage Of Ahmaud Arbery Entering Construction Site Before Being Killed ) Winfrey made the phone call on Friday , which would have been Ahmaud ’ s 26 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that she was thinking of them on what would have been his special day .
( RELATED : Justice Department Considering Whether To Pursue Hate Crime Charges In Ahmaud Arbery Murder Case ) According to Arbery ’ s mom , Oprah said she hopes the family gets justice , but didn ’ t explain further .
She also was reportedly shared that she was pleased that Gregory McMichael and Travis McMichael were arrested for the murder .
Wanda also explained that the talk show host said something was coming in the mail for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further what might be in the contents .
It all comes after Winfrey shared last week on her Instagram how her and her family walked 2.26 miles in honor Arbery on what would have been his birthday .
“ Today would ’ ve been Ahmaud Arbery ’ s 26th birthday , ” Winfrey captioned her post .
“ But he ’ s not here to celebrate because he was senselessly shot and killed doing something to make his life healthier and stronger.
” “ He went out for a jog while being Black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wonder what was he thinking in those last seconds of his life ?
Unimaginable to go for a run in 2020 and end up dead because of the color of your skin.
” Winfrey continued , as she noted that she “ spoke with his mom Wanda yesterday who says she feels better now that the two men have finally been arrested .
But they were only arrested because WE saw the video .
Today people everywhere walked 2.23 miles in the name of Ahmaud and justice .
We did 2.26 in honor @ @ @ @ @

Oprah Winfrey made a surprise call to Ahmaud Arbery’s mother, Wanda Cooper-Jones, to offer her condolences following her son’s murder.
Cooper-Jones told TMZ in a piece published Tuesday, that it came as quite a shock when she answered the phone last week and it was the 66-year-old talk show host’s voice on the other end. (RELATED: Georgia Authorities Reviewing Video Footage Of Ahmaud Arbery Entering Construction Site Before Being Killed)
Oprah Winfrey calls Ahmaud Arbery’s killing ‘unimaginable,’ says she called his mom last week “He went out for a jog while being Black,” she wrote on Instagram “I wonder what was he thinking in those last seconds of his life?”https://t.co/dgEvhs1l9C — New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) May 12, 2020
Winfrey made the phone call on Friday, which would have been Ahmaud’s 26 birthday, to let the family know that she was thinking of them on what would have been his special day.(RELATED: Justice Department Considering Whether To Pursue Hate Crime Charges In Ahmaud Arbery Murder Case)
According to Arbery’s mom, Oprah said she hopes the family gets justice, but didn’t explain further. She also was reportedly shared that she was pleased that Gregory McMichael and Travis McMichael were arrested for the murder.
Wanda also explained that the talk show host said something was coming in the mail for her, but didn’t explain further what might be in the contents.
It all comes after Winfrey shared last week on her Instagram how her and her family walked 2.26 miles in honor Arbery on what would have been his birthday.
“Today would’ve been Ahmaud Arbery’s 26th birthday,” Winfrey captioned her post. “But he’s not here to celebrate because he was senselessly shot and killed doing something to make his life healthier and stronger.”
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Oprah (@oprah) on May 8, 2020 at 8:17pm PDT
“He went out for a jog while being Black,” she added. “I wonder what was he thinking in those last seconds of his life? Unimaginable to go for a run in 2020 and end up dead because of the color of your skin.”
Winfrey continued, as she noted that she “spoke with his mom Wanda yesterday who says she feels better now that the two men have finally been arrested. But they were only arrested because WE saw the video. Today people everywhere walked 2.23 miles in the name of Ahmaud and justice. We did 2.26 in honor of his 26th birthday”


thedailycaller--2020-05-12--College District To Create Academic Freedom Committee After Professor Faced Backlash For Islam And T

College District To Create Academic Freedom Committee After Professor Faced Backlash For Islam And Terrorism Test Question

An Arizona community college district came to a professor ’ s defense after the professor faced black lash for quiz questions about Islam and terrorism , numerous sources reported .
After a student at Scottsdale Community College took offense to the quiz questions asked in a World Politics course ’ s unit on terrorism , the school apologized , saying it agreed with the student that the questions were inaccurate , AZ Central reported .
However , the Maricopa County Community College District said the questions were taken out of context and fell within the scope of the course .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ announced that he was troubled by the school ’ s “ rush to judgement ” and for its lack of “ full consideration for our professor ’ s right of academic freedom.
” “ I apologize , personally , and on behalf of the Maricopa Community Colleges , for the uneven manner in which this was handled and for our lack of full consideration for our professor ’ s right of academic freedom , ” Steven Gonzales , the district ’ s interim chancellor , said in a statement according to AZ Central @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Awareness Of Abductions Of Christian Women In Egypt , Forced Conversions To Islam ) The district is still launching an investigation and is also planning to form a Committee on Academic Freedom to underscore the importance of academic freedom in education and train staff to resolve academic freedom disputes .
The investigation will not involve the professor , Nick Damask , who is at no risk of losing his job , Gonzales added .
The professor says the questions were taken out of context .
The questions included : “ Where is terrorism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” and “ Who do Islamic terrorists strive to emulate ?
” The correct answer for the latter question was specified as the Prophet Muhammed , chief prophet and central figure of the Islamic religion .
Damask told AZ Central that the questions were related to lessons on doctrinal justifications that Islamist terorrist groups like Al-Qaeda use , and that his class also explored the Jewish Zealot sect and Hindu Thuggee Cult .
Some have described the questions as “ Islamophobic , ” and the Council on American Islamic Relations took on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were impacted by the hateful material , ” the executive director of CAIR-Arizona tweeted .
“ If there was such a thing as Mormon terrorism and Southern Baptist terrorism , we would have a unit on that , too , ” Damask said .
“ But we don ’ t , so we don ’ t spend any time talking about that .
”

An Arizona community college district came to a professor’s defense after the professor faced blacklash for quiz questions about Islam and terrorism, numerous sources reported.
After a student at Scottsdale Community College took offense to the quiz questions asked in a World Politics course’s unit on terrorism, the school apologized, saying it agreed with the student that the questions were inaccurate, AZ Central reported.
However, the Maricopa County Community College District said the questions were taken out of context and fell within the scope of the course. Steven Gonzales, the district’s interim chancellor, also announced that he was troubled by the school’s “rush to judgement” and for its lack of “full consideration for our professor’s right of academic freedom.”
“I apologize, personally, and on behalf of the Maricopa Community Colleges, for the uneven manner in which this was handled and for our lack of full consideration for our professor’s right of academic freedom,” Gonzales said in a statement according to AZ Central. (RELATED:Advocacy Group Raises Awareness Of Abductions Of Christian Women In Egypt, Forced Conversions To Islam)
The district is still launching an investigation and is also planning to form a Committee on Academic Freedom to underscore the importance of academic freedom in education and train staff to resolve academic freedom disputes.
The investigation will not involve the professor, Nick Damask, who is at no risk of losing his job, Gonzales added.
The professor says the questions were taken out of context. The questions included: “Where is terrorism encouraged in Islamic doctrine and law?” and “Who do Islamic terrorists strive to emulate?”
The correct answer for the latter question was specified as the Prophet Muhammed, chief prophet and central figure of the Islamic religion.
Damask told AZ Central that the questions were related to lessons on doctrinal justifications that Islamist terorrist groups like Al-Qaeda use, and that his class also explored the Jewish Zealot sect and Hindu Thuggee Cult.
Some have described the questions as “Islamophobic,” and the Council on American Islamic Relations took on the case to see “how many students were impacted by the hateful material,” the executive director of CAIR-Arizona tweeted.
For those who have been following this story – A professor at Scottsdale Community College issued materials/quizzes laden with biased, Islamophobic material – conflating the religion as endorsing terrorism.
The college has now apologized:https://t.co/SCP2PSB8bo pic.twitter.com/l5ZATLOepl — Imraan Siddiqi (@imraansiddiqi) May 9, 2020
The story doesn’t end here though – as @CAIRAZ has taken the student’s case – and we are taking a much deeper look at just how many students were impacted by this hateful material. Stay tuned – we will ensure our educational system is free from bias. — Imraan Siddiqi (@imraansiddiqi) May 9, 2020
“If there was such a thing as Mormon terrorism and Southern Baptist terrorism, we would have a unit on that, too,” Damask said. “But we don’t, so we don’t spend any time talking about that.”


thedailycaller--2020-05-13--Mississippi State Football Coach Mike Leach Crashes Zoom Meeting With Elementary School Teachers

Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach recently pulled off a great move for a group of teachers .
The Bulldogs tweeted a video of Leach in a Zoom meeting with teachers from Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary talking about how educators can leave an impression that lasts forever .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) This is such a classic Leach moment that you just have to laugh at .
No matter the situation or environment , he always has the exact same tone and level of energy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the media or talking to some elementary school teachers , the man never changes .
That ’ s why we love him so much .
Also , I love that he mentioned he was at his 40-year reunion .
Imagine what Mike Leach must be like at a high school reunion .
Better yet , imagine what going to your high school reunion and seeing Mike Leach must be like .
I need to know what he was like as a teenager .
The Mississippi State coach was probably like he is now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It also feels like it ’ s been a minute or two since we last saw or heard from Leach .
I ’ m glad to know he seems to be thriving in quarantine .
Mike Leach getting hired by an SEC team and then sports coming to a grinding halt isn ’ t ideal , but I think he looks ready to roll for 2020 .

Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach recently pulled off a great move for a group of teachers.
The Bulldogs tweeted a video of Leach in a Zoom meeting with teachers from Henderson Ward Stewart Elementary talking about how educators can leave an impression that lasts forever. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Watch the fun moment below.
“You truly are in one of the most important professions that exists.” Thank You to the teachers of @HWSElementary for welcoming @Coach_Leach to this morning’s faculty meeting!#HailState???? • #TeacherAppreciation pic.twitter.com/glMZ4UWTd5 — Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB) May 11, 2020
This is such a classic Leach moment that you just have to laugh at. No matter the situation or environment, he always has the exact same tone and level of energy.
Whether he’s ripping into the media or talking to some elementary school teachers, the man never changes. That’s why we love him so much.
Also, I love that he mentioned he was at his 40-year reunion. Imagine what Mike Leach must be like at a high school reunion.
Better yet, imagine what going to your high school reunion and seeing Mike Leach must be like. I need to know what he was like as a teenager.
The Mississippi State coach was probably like he is now, but with an attitude on steroids.
It also feels like it’s been a minute or two since we last saw or heard from Leach. I’m glad to know he seems to be thriving in quarantine.
Mike Leach getting hired by an SEC team and then sports coming to a grinding halt isn’t ideal, but I think he looks ready to roll for 2020.


thedailycaller--2020-05-13--REPORT: Rep. Ocasio-Cortez To Be Biden’s Climate Change Adviser

Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is slated to co-chair a task force to advise presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on climate change policy , according to CNN .
A source told CNN on Tuesday that Ocasio-Cortez will help heal the rift in the Democratic Party between those who supported candidate Biden and those who preferred Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders .
Biden confirmed Tuesday that he is “ working ” to bring Sanders ’ supporters on board for the November election and has asked Ocasio-Cortez to take an active role in his campaign on a panel , although @ @ @ @ @ @ @ role as co-chair of the climate change task force .
( RELATED : Biden : ‘ My Green New Deal ’ Could Be Part Of ‘ Next Round ’ Of Coronavirus Assistance ) “ I ’ m working with Bernie and with his people .
And so , and we ’ ve made some changes .
We ’ ve listened to Bernie supporters and , you know , for example , we have Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez , she is on one of the panels , ” Biden told CBS Las Vegas-affiliate KLAS on Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to have a very united party , ” Biden predicted .
Last week , the congresswoman seemed to express some level of support for Biden accuser Tara Reade , who says Biden sexually assaulted her when she worked as a Washington staffer for the then-Democratic Delaware senator .
“ It certainly seems as though something has happened .
I ’ m not sure , ” Ocasio-Cortez told NPR about the alleged incident .
In mid-April , the congresswoman said it is legitimate to discuss Reade ’ s accusations during the election campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ?
Conservatives Wary Of Biden ’ s Hiring Former Obama Climate Change Advisers ) Ocasio-Cortez spokeswoman Lauren Hitt told CNN in a statement that the congresswoman made the decision to join the task force “ with members of the Climate Justice community — and she will be fully accountable to them and the larger advocacy community during this process.
” “ She believes the movement will only be successful if we continue to apply pressure both inside and outside the system , ” the statement continued .
“ This is just one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ policies .
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Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is slated to co-chair a task force to advise presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on climate change policy, according to CNN.
A source told CNN on Tuesday that Ocasio-Cortez will help heal the rift in the Democratic Party between those who supported candidate Biden and those who preferred Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Biden confirmed Tuesday that he is “working” to bring Sanders’ supporters on board for the November election and has asked Ocasio-Cortez to take an active role in his campaign on a panel, although he did not specifically refer to her role as co-chair of the climate change task force. (RELATED: Biden: ‘My Green New Deal’ Could Be Part Of ‘Next Round’ Of Coronavirus Assistance)
“I’m working with Bernie and with his people. And so, and we’ve made some changes. We’ve listened to Bernie supporters and, you know, for example, we have Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez, she is on one of the panels,” Biden told CBS Las Vegas-affiliate KLAS on Tuesday.
“I think we’re going to have a very united party,” Biden predicted.
Last week, the congresswoman seemed to express some level of support for Biden accuser Tara Reade, who says Biden sexually assaulted her when she worked as a Washington staffer for the then-Democratic Delaware senator.
“It certainly seems as though something has happened. I’m not sure,” Ocasio-Cortez told NPR about the alleged incident.
In mid-April, the congresswoman said it is legitimate to discuss Reade’s accusations during the election campaign. (RELATED: ‘Middle Ground’? Conservatives Wary Of Biden’s Hiring Former Obama Climate Change Advisers)
Ocasio-Cortez spokeswoman Lauren Hitt told CNN in a statement that the congresswoman made the decision to join the task force “with members of the Climate Justice community — and she will be fully accountable to them and the larger advocacy community during this process.”
“She believes the movement will only be successful if we continue to apply pressure both inside and outside the system,” the statement continued. “This is just one element of the broader fight for just policies.”


thedailycaller--2020-05-13--Pro Sports Can Start In Arizona After May 15

Pro sports can start returning after May 15 in Arizona .
According to a Tuesday night report from Anne Ryman , Republican Arizona Gov .
Doug Ducey announced the state would open up for pro sports after Friday during the coronavirus pandemic .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) This is a monster update and it ’ s great news for fans of sports around America .
Arizona opening up for pro sports by the end of the week is incredible .
We eventually have to start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is intent on being one of the first states to bring sports back .
One of the biggest questions now is will pro teams leave states that aren ’ t open to play in Arizona .
I wouldn ’ t rule it out at all .
If NFL teams can ’ t play in Los Angeles , then the league might airlift them to Arizona like it ’ s a movie .
If Arizona is open for business , you can guarantee pro sports leagues will consider moving teams there to play games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we want everyone to be safe .
That should go without saying , but Arizona being open for action is a sign we ’ re moving in the right direction .
Now , we just need to wait to see when the leagues finally return .
Hopefully , it ’ s sooner than later .

Pro sports can start returning after May 15 in Arizona.
According to a Tuesday night report from Anne Ryman, Republican Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced the state would open up for pro sports after Friday during the coronavirus pandemic. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
BREAKING: Major League Sports can resume after May 15 in Arizona. — Anne Ryman (@anneryman) May 12, 2020
To recap, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announces gyms, pools in Arizona can re-open on Wednesday and Major League sports can resume after May 15. — Anne Ryman (@anneryman) May 12, 2020
This is a monster update and it’s great news for fans of sports around America. Arizona opening up for pro sports by the end of the week is incredible.
We eventually have to start opening up and it seems like Arizona is intent on being one of the first states to bring sports back.
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One of the biggest questions now is will pro teams leave states that aren’t open to play in Arizona. I wouldn’t rule it out at all.
If NFL teams can’t play in Los Angeles, then the league might airlift them to Arizona like it’s a movie. If Arizona is open for business, you can guarantee pro sports leagues will consider moving teams there to play games in the short-term.
Of course, we want everyone to be safe. That should go without saying, but Arizona being open for action is a sign we’re moving in the right direction.
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Now, we just need to wait to see when the leagues finally return. Hopefully, it’s sooner than later.


thedailycaller--2020-05-13--PA Health Secretary Moved Mother Out Of Personal Care Home After Ordering Nursing Homes To Accept CO

PA Health Secretary Moved Mother Out Of Personal Care Home After Ordering Nursing Homes To Accept COVID Patients

Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine ’ s mother moved out of a personal care home with the health secretary ’ s help , after Levine ordered all nursing homes and long-term facilities in the state to accept coronavirus patients from hospitals .
Levine admitted Tuesday to moving the 95-year-old Pennsylvania resident out of her personal care home , which is similar to an assisted living facility although technically distinct .
“ My mother requested , and my sister and I as her children complied to move her to another location during the COVID-19 outbreak , ” Levine said .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local station ABC27 found out about the move .
“ My mother is 95 years old .
She is very intelligent and more than competent to make her own decisions , ” said Levine , who in 2015 became the first transgender cabinet member in Pennsylvania ’ s state government .
Levine had previously cited the mother ’ s situation at a long-term care facility while talking about state regulations of those types of facilities .
( RELATED : Check Out All These Mayors Who Broke The Same Social Distancing Rules They Demanded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community spread of this virus in most areas of Pennsylvania .
And we need to make sure that our loved ones in nursing homes stay safe .
And that is why actually I am not able to visit my mother , either , ” Levine said on March 29 .
That was 11 days after the health secretary ordered nursing homes and other long-term facilities to continue admitting new patients and re-admitting current patients from the hospital , despite concerns about the elderly population ’ s vulnerability to the virus .
“ This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the COVID-19 virus , ” the department acknowledged while explaining the order .
Levine is facing calls to resign over the department ’ s handling of the coronavirus outbreak .
“ Our secretary of health , Dr. Levine , decided that it would be good to allow COVID-positive patients to be returned to elder-care facilities .
And as a result of that , it broke out like fire , ” Republican state Sen. Doug Mastriano said Monday at a rally calling for Levine ’ s resignation .
The state is facing a class-action @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claims the department of health ceased inspecting long-term care facilities now plagued by the virus .
Democratic New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo has also faced scrutiny over his state ’ s handling of vulnerable nursing homes during the pandemic .
Cuomo on Sunday reversed a March 25 order requiring nursing homes to accept coronavirus patients .
Under the new order , nursing homes and other long-term care facilities are allowed to wait for patients to test negative for the virus before admitting them .
The governor acknowledged that nursing homes have become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine’s mother moved out of a personal care home with the health secretary’s help, after Levine ordered all nursing homes and long-term facilities in the state to accept coronavirus patients from hospitals.
Levine admitted Tuesday to moving the 95-year-old Pennsylvania resident out of her personal care home, which is similar to an assisted living facility although technically distinct.
“My mother requested, and my sister and I as her children complied to move her to another location during the COVID-19 outbreak,” Levine said. The health secretary’s admission came after local station ABC27 found out about the move.
“My mother is 95 years old. She is very intelligent and more than competent to make her own decisions,” said Levine, who in 2015 became the first transgender cabinet member in Pennsylvania’s state government.
Levine had previously cited the mother’s situation at a long-term care facility while talking about state regulations of those types of facilities. (RELATED: Check Out All These Mayors Who Broke The Same Social Distancing Rules They Demanded Others Obey)
“We are seeing community spread of this virus in most areas of Pennsylvania. And we need to make sure that our loved ones in nursing homes stay safe. And that is why actually I am not able to visit my mother, either,” Levine said on March 29.
That was 11 days after the health secretary ordered nursing homes and other long-term facilities to continue admitting new patients and re-admitting current patients from the hospital, despite concerns about the elderly population’s vulnerability to the virus.
“This may include stable patients who have had the COVID-19 virus,” the department acknowledged while explaining the order.
Levine is facing calls to resign over the department’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak.
“Our secretary of health, Dr. Levine, decided that it would be good to allow COVID-positive patients to be returned to elder-care facilities. And as a result of that, it broke out like fire,” Republican state Sen. Doug Mastriano said Monday at a rally calling for Levine’s resignation.
The state is facing a class-action lawsuit, filed April 28, that claims the department of health ceased inspecting long-term care facilities now plagued by the virus.
Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has also faced scrutiny over his state’s handling of vulnerable nursing homes during the pandemic.
Cuomo on Sunday reversed a March 25 order requiring nursing homes to accept coronavirus patients. Under the new order, nursing homes and other long-term care facilities are allowed to wait for patients to test negative for the virus before admitting them.
The governor acknowledged that nursing homes have become “ground zero” for the virus.
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thedailycaller--2020-05-13--Three Mountain West Schools Won’t Offer In-Person Classes In The Fall, Conference Says ‘No Decisions

Three Mountain West Schools Won’t Offer In-Person Classes In The Fall, Conference Says ‘No Decisions On Athletics Have Been Made’

Three Mountain West schools won ’ t offer in-person classes in the fall , but no decisions have been made at the moment on the football season .
According to Brett McMurphy , California State University Chancellor Timothy White announced late Tuesday afternoon that schools in the system wouldn ’ t have in-person classes in the fall because of the coronavirus pandemic .
That includes MWC schools Fresno State , San Diego State and San Jose State .
The MWC released a statement late Tuesday night and said in part that “ no decisions on athletics have been made.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) This certainly isn ’ t a positive update at all , and it comes after news broke that Los Angeles County will reportedly extend its lockdown for at least three more months .
The MWC is a major college athletic program .
It might be the best conference in America outside of the Power Five .
Now , it ’ s on the brink of not having football in the fall .
Banning students from returning would seem to be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ course , lots can change between now and August , but it seems like things are trending in a bad direction if you ’ re a MWC program .
Would the rest of the conference leave behind Fresno State , San Diego State and San Jose State ?
I wouldn ’ t rule it out at all .
We ’ re dealing with a crisis and tough decisions have to be made .
If the rest of the MWC can make money , then why shouldn ’ t they ?
Keep checking back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but it ’ s safe to say it ’ s time to start getting worried .

Three Mountain West schools won’t offer in-person classes in the fall, but no decisions have been made at the moment on the football season.
According to Brett McMurphy, California State University Chancellor Timothy White announced late Tuesday afternoon that schools in the system wouldn’t have in-person classes in the fall because of the coronavirus pandemic. That includes MWC schools Fresno State, San Diego State and San Jose State.
The MWC released a statement late Tuesday night and said in part that “no decisions on athletics have been made.” (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
3 Mountain West schools – Fresno State, San Diego State & San Jose State – will not offer on-campus classes in fall semester. In all, 23 California universities will only have online fall classes, California State University Chancellor Timothy White announced — Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) May 12, 2020
Mountain West statement w/Fresno State, San Diego State & San Jose State: “Certainly, all conversations are led by academics, as well as public health & safety. Within that framework, more determinations are necessary. No decisions on athletics have been made” — Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) May 13, 2020
This certainly isn’t a positive update at all, and it comes after news broke that Los Angeles County will reportedly extend its lockdown for at least three more months.
The MWC is a major college athletic program. It might be the best conference in America outside of the Power Five.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by SDSU Football (@sdsu.football) on Mar 25, 2019 at 12:57pm PDT
Now, it’s on the brink of not having football in the fall. Banning students from returning would seem to be a precursor to games not happening.
Of course, lots can change between now and August, but it seems like things are trending in a bad direction if you’re a MWC program.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by SDSU Football (@sdsu.football) on Mar 28, 2019 at 11:05am PDT
Would the rest of the conference leave behind Fresno State, San Diego State and San Jose State? I wouldn’t rule it out at all.
We’re dealing with a crisis and tough decisions have to be made. If the rest of the MWC can make money, then why shouldn’t they?
View this post on Instagram A post shared by SDSU Football (@sdsu.football) on Apr 10, 2019 at 9:13am PDT
Keep checking back for more updates when we have them, but it’s safe to say it’s time to start getting worried.


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