wnd--2020-06-25--CHOP looks eerily similar to Jim Crow-era South as 'Black Only' space pops up

Is the answer to our racial ills a bit of resegregation ?
At least in Seattle 's Capitol Hill Occupied Protest , that 's one of the answers .
For the uninitiated , CHOP sprang up as part of the protests in response to the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis .
Back then it was known as CHAZ , or the Capital Hill Autonomous Zone .
I thought that was a better acronym , personally , but according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer , `` several protesters in the area made a push for the name @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the roughly six-block area , '' apparently so you do n't just think this is some big outdoor fair where police are banned .
The Post-Intelligencer noted that `` some have worried the message of the movement is being lost with CHOP , which some have described as a festival-like environment .
People in the area have said there are some disagreements between members of the community , and have emphasized protesters must maintain the momentum moving forward . ''
And what better way to maintain that momentum than a black-only space in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ viral video , originally tweeted out last week , a `` Black-Out '' is being held in a field .
White volunteers ensure that no one who is n't black can get in : The individual in the video asks if he can get in , given that he 's part Latino -- `` half-Italian and half-Colombian , '' as he puts it .
That does n't fly .
`` Well , this space right now is held for just blacks , '' an apparently white woman tells him .
Given when this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ event , this would appear to be part of a Juneteenth event called Blackout CHOP .
The Facebook page for the event states that `` the viral death of black bodies was the catalyst for this current movement and we need to make sure we remain focused .
This means both policy and systemic change to our systems and healing space for black people . ''
`` So that 's exactly what we 're creating .
A series of events in which we center black healing and community . ''
Another clue that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` What we need from our non-black allies are donations of money and supplies and the willingness to support by quietly protecting sacred space for black healing .
We need allies on the outskirts who are willing to be a physical barrier of protection and to peacefully deter potential interruptions . ''
The docket for the event included meditation and yoga , a grief ritual , community art healing , sound healing , plus a dance party with a DJ .
I get that this is yet another exercise in safe-spacery , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protecting sacred space for black healing . ''
I understand , too , the cameraman in this situation was making a point as opposed to earnestly wanting to participate .
However , to the extent that I do n't get the point of voluntary segregation , I feel a bit like the protagonist in Bob Dylan 's `` Ballad of a Thin Man , '' a metaphor for a square who 's socially stranded amid the changes of the 1960s : `` Something is happening here but you do n't know what it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jones ? ''
I 'm also reminded of another 1960s figure who would disapprove of this : Martin Luther King Jr .
In his book `` Stride Toward Freedom , '' King recounted an episode aboard a segregated bus that took place when a pastor staged a protest that drew no support from fellow blacks .
`` You ought to have knowed better , '' one woman black woman who was on the bus later told the pastor .
`` This is the ultimate tragedy of segregation .
It not only harms one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ King wrote .
`` It scars the soul and degrades the personality .
It inflicts the segregated with a false sense of inferiority , while confirming in the segregator a false estimate of his own superiority .
It is a system which forever stares the segregated in the face , saying ‘ You are less than … ‘ ‘ You are not equal to … ’ '' In 2020 , segregation is still segregation , even if we now live in a time where one can be both the segregated and the segregator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but the environment seems a bit more menacing when a human cordon is protecting it .
The fact that the individuals seen enforcing this appear to be white is a very bad look , too ; surely someone must have noticed the ugly echoes of Jim Crow when they came up with this scheme .
The likelihood is that a Juneteenth event in CHOP did n't need a perimeter manned by non-black allies keeping non-black people out so black individuals could heal properly in a predominantly black environment .
The nature of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who inhabit the six-block encampment probably would have facilitated this without the problematic baggage forced segregation carries with it .
The reason this looks bad ?
It 's because it is .
( `` Well , this space right now is reserved for just blacks '' sounds better grammatically than `` you ought to have knowed better , '' but the message is the same ) Something is indeed happening here -- but those bereft of the knowledge of what it is are the ones who created CHOP , and their ever-accommodating mainstream @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on The Western Journal .

Is the answer to our racial ills a bit of resegregation?
At least in Seattle's Capitol Hill Occupied Protest, that's one of the answers.
For the uninitiated, CHOP sprang up as part of the protests in response to the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis. Back then it was known as CHAZ, or the Capital Hill Autonomous Zone.
I thought that was a better acronym, personally, but according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, "several protesters in the area made a push for the name to better reflect its purpose and renamed the roughly six-block area," apparently so you don't just think this is some big outdoor fair where police are banned.
(Or "like a block party," as Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan described it. She's now looking to phase it out, according to The Seattle Times, presumably due to the less-than block-partyish incidents taking place within.)
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The Post-Intelligencer noted that "some have worried the message of the movement is being lost with CHOP, which some have described as a festival-like environment. People in the area have said there are some disagreements between members of the community, and have emphasized protesters must maintain the momentum moving forward."
And what better way to maintain that momentum than a black-only space in the midst of CHOP?
In this viral video, originally tweeted out last week, a "Black-Out" is being held in a field. White volunteers ensure that no one who isn't black can get in:
Scenes from Antifastan: A bunch of white extremists enforce racial segregation...in the name of tolerance...ish...pic.twitter.com/X115NgwGnI — Steve Cortes (@CortesSteve) June 22, 2020
The individual in the video asks if he can get in, given that he's part Latino -- "half-Italian and half-Colombian," as he puts it. That doesn't fly.
"Well, this space right now is held for just blacks," an apparently white woman tells him.
Given when this was posted and the name of the event, this would appear to be part of a Juneteenth event called Blackout CHOP.
The Facebook page for the event states that "the viral death of black bodies was the catalyst for this current movement and we need to make sure we remain focused. This means both policy and systemic change to our systems and healing space for black people."
"So that's exactly what we're creating. A series of events in which we center black healing and community."
Another clue that this event was part of it: "What we need from our non-black allies are donations of money and supplies and the willingness to support by quietly protecting sacred space for black healing. We need allies on the outskirts who are willing to be a physical barrier of protection and to peacefully deter potential interruptions."
The docket for the event included meditation and yoga, a grief ritual, community art healing, sound healing, plus a dance party with a DJ.
I get that this is yet another exercise in safe-spacery, in this case for the purposes of "protecting sacred space for black healing." I understand, too, the cameraman in this situation was making a point as opposed to earnestly wanting to participate.
However, to the extent that I don't get the point of voluntary segregation, I feel a bit like the protagonist in Bob Dylan's "Ballad of a Thin Man," a metaphor for a square who's socially stranded amid the changes of the 1960s: "Something is happening here but you don't know what it is / Do you, Mr. Jones?"
I'm also reminded of another 1960s figure who would disapprove of this: Martin Luther King Jr.
In his book "Stride Toward Freedom," King recounted an episode aboard a segregated bus that took place when a pastor staged a protest that drew no support from fellow blacks. "You ought to have knowed better," one woman black woman who was on the bus later told the pastor.
"This is the ultimate tragedy of segregation. It not only harms one physically but injures one spiritually," King wrote.
"It scars the soul and degrades the personality. It inflicts the segregated with a false sense of inferiority, while confirming in the segregator a false estimate of his own superiority. It is a system which forever stares the segregated in the face, saying ‘You are less than … ‘ ‘You are not equal to …’"
In 2020, segregation is still segregation, even if we now live in a time where one can be both the segregated and the segregator. It may feel like healing, but the environment seems a bit more menacing when a human cordon is protecting it.
The fact that the individuals seen enforcing this appear to be white is a very bad look, too; surely someone must have noticed the ugly echoes of Jim Crow when they came up with this scheme.
The likelihood is that a Juneteenth event in CHOP didn't need a perimeter manned by non-black allies keeping non-black people out so black individuals could heal properly in a predominantly black environment.
The nature of the event and the sensitivities of the people who inhabit the six-block encampment probably would have facilitated this without the problematic baggage forced segregation carries with it.
The reason this looks bad? It's because it is. ("Well, this space right now is reserved for just blacks" sounds better grammatically than "you ought to have knowed better," but the message is the same)
Something is indeed happening here -- but those bereft of the knowledge of what it is are the ones who created CHOP, and their ever-accommodating mainstream media allies.
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.


wnd--2020-06-25--'Kiss my a**': Pro-Trump NFL coach Jack Del Rio doesn't back down, fires back at critics

Here 's the state of America right now : Everyone is entitled to their opinion , but some opinions are more equal than others .
Take the National Football League .
Given the political climate of recent weeks , Colin Kaepernick is n't just getting another look from NFL teams .
The former 49ers quarterback has become a newly canonized secular saint , a martyr who gave it all because he Got It before the rest of us did .
Brett Favre saw fit to compare him to Pat Tillman , the Arizona Cardinals who gave up an NFL career @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was killed .
When he 's signed -- and he almost certainly will be -- nothing St. Colin of the Left says will be called controversial .
You may think it 's controversial .
In fact , the majority of Americans might .
That wo n't matter .
It 's not controversial , as far as the mainstream media is concerned .
He can wear socks with cops dressed as pigs .
He can donate to an organization named after convicted cop-killer Assata Shakur .
None of this , however , will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jack Del Rio , who 'd previously been a head coach with the Oakland Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars , is not of Kaepernick 's political persuasion .
He 's a supporter of President Trump .
When a Twitter user called Del Rio a racist , he responded the user could `` kiss my a -- . ''
Cue the headlines about him being `` controversial . ''
The whole thing began for Del Rio when he retweeted a fake Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweet on Tuesday night .
In the fake tweet screenshot , AOC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ensure Donald Trump loses the presidential election this fall : We 've all had better nights , I 'm sure Del Rio would admit .
This is the time when most figures would apologize .
Del Rio actually decided he was n't going to back down .
He next addressed Donald Trump and race via a video from popular conservative social media figure Samantha Marika .
`` Fact not fiction , '' Del Rio wrote of the video .
This did n't sit particularly well with liberal Twitterers .
In other words @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coach .
The same way that liberal professional athletes should never be told to shut up and play .
Got that ?
On the other hand , there was some support for Del Rio : There was also , according to The Washington Post , a tweet in which Del Rio reacted to a tweet saying NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace `` faked '' the supposed noose that touched off an FBI hate crime investigation .
( The `` noose '' was a loop on a rope used to open a garage door that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to a statement from the Justice Department . )
“ Really dude , WTF ?
” Del Rio wrote .
It was unclear from context whether he was attacking the Twitterer who said Wallace `` faked '' the noose or whether he was criticizing the NASCAR driver .
Del Rio 's final political tweet of the night came in response to the user who called him a racist .
“ Just found out @ coachdelrio is a trump supporter , '' the user tweeted , according to WTTG-TV .
`` Wish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The user has since made the tweet unavailable , but Del Rio had a message in response : '' I ’ m 100 % for America , if you ’ re not you can kiss my A $ $ , '' Del Rio wrote .
Del Rio got a whole lot of plaudits for this one : The mainstream media headlines , you can imagine , were not as kind .
NBC Sports Bay Area : `` Jack Del Rio goes on controversial Twitter rant , supports Donald Trump . ''
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ creates a stir with Twitter activity ; Redskins have no comment . ''
Clutch Points : `` Redskins defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio creates Twitter storm with tirade tweets . ''
In other words , this was reprehensible stuff .
It was a `` rant '' and a `` tirade , '' something his employer should comment on .
This was a guy taking a political stance .
I thought we were for that these days .
There was nothing particularly odious about what he said , unless you do n't like the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his job , The Washington Post notes that Del Rio has `` generally gotten along well with his players , and his political views don ’ t seem to have caused a significant problem in the past . ''
The Post also noted Del Rio supported former Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch when he stood for the Mexican national anthem and sat for the American anthem during a 2017 game in Mexico City .
In the face of criticism from Trump , Del Rio , who was the Raiders coach at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respect to the flag … but it is America and everybody can make their choice.
” Del Rio is all for expression , apparently .
Others are n't willing to extend him that courtesy .
All Del Rio did was stand up for himself .
We applaud him -- and think more conservatives in the public eye should have the courage to do the same .
It 's time to be heard , even if the media thinks it 's `` controversial . ''
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal .

Here's the state of America right now: Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but some opinions are more equal than others.
Take the National Football League. Given the political climate of recent weeks, Colin Kaepernick isn't just getting another look from NFL teams. The former 49ers quarterback has become a newly canonized secular saint, a martyr who gave it all because he Got It before the rest of us did. Brett Favre saw fit to compare him to Pat Tillman, the Arizona Cardinals who gave up an NFL career to fight in Afghanistan, where he was killed.
If he's signed, nothing St. Colin of the Left says will be called controversial. You may think it's controversial. In fact, the majority of Americans might. That won't matter. It's not controversial, as far as the mainstream media is concerned. He can wear socks with cops dressed as pigs. He can donate to an organization named after convicted cop-killer Assata Shakur. None of this, however, will be called controversial.
Washington defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio, who'd previously been a head coach with the Oakland Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars, is not of Kaepernick's political persuasion. He's a supporter of President Donald Trump. When a Twitter user called Del Rio a racist, he responded the user could "kiss my a--."
Cue the headlines about him being "controversial."
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The whole thing began for Del Rio when he retweeted a fake Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweet on June 24. In the fake tweet screenshot, AOC begged supporters to keep the lockdown on to ensure Donald Trump loses the presidential election this fall:
Wow ?!! Proof..... c’mon AOC https://t.co/KNDRmzX6nH — Jack Del Rio (@coachdelrio) June 24, 2020
We've all had better nights, I'm sure Del Rio would admit. This is the time when most figures would apologize. Del Rio actually decided he wasn't going to back down. He next addressed Donald Trump and race via a video from popular conservative social media figure Samantha Marika.
Fact not fiction https://t.co/M38UuiHTbs — Jack Del Rio (@coachdelrio) June 24, 2020
"Fact not fiction," Del Rio wrote of the video.
This didn't sit particularly well with liberal Twitterers.
Not a good look, coach. — Joe B. (@JOE_BA) June 24, 2020
Go back to his behavior since the seventies, and if your still questioning his ethical makeup set up some meetings with your black players. I’m sure there will be a few who have an opinion.. — Allen Contreras (@1csufdig) June 24, 2020
Hey @Redskins might want to tell coach this is DC. WE DON'T LIKE 45 and to avoid the fans booing him might want to shut down his Twitter or at least make it private. #TrumpIsARacist — Sandra (@sva1126) June 24, 2020
In other words, Del Rio should shut up and coach. The same way that liberal professional athletes should never be told to shut up and play. Got that?
On the other hand, there was some support for Del Rio:
So proud of you for taking a stance. PLEASE don’t walk back these tweets and apologize. I know you’re going to get hate for this but we NEED people I’m telling game on our side of the political spectrum to stand up for our beliefs too. — SkolVikings72 (@SkolVikings72) June 24, 2020
I dont watch sports but i know a good and a Patriotic man..and you are that..!..thank you..😘😍 — Joan (@Joan29529269) June 24, 2020
There was also, according to The Washington Post, a tweet in which Del Rio reacted to a tweet saying NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace "faked" the supposed noose that touched off an FBI hate crime investigation. (The "noose" was a loop on a rope used to open a garage door that had been there since at least 2019, according to a statement from the Justice Department.)
“Really dude, WTF?” Del Rio wrote. It was unclear from context whether he was attacking the Twitterer who said Wallace "faked" the noose or whether he was criticizing the NASCAR driver.
Del Rio's final political tweet of the night came in response to the user who called him a racist. “Just found out @coachdelrio is a trump supporter," the user tweeted, according to WTTG-TV. "Wish these old racist would stay off Twitter.” The user has since made the tweet unavailable, but Del Rio had a message in response.
"I’m 100% for America, if you’re not you can kiss my A$$," he wrote.
I’m 100% for America, if you’re not you can kiss my A$$ https://t.co/PKCLPIbqVJ — Jack Del Rio (@coachdelrio) June 24, 2020
Del Rio got a whole lot of plaudits for this one:
They assume racism because that’s the lie the media has sold them about Republicans. Little do they know we want all races to unite against the far left that seeks to segregate us all again and focus solely on race instead of what’s in our hearts & character. — Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) June 24, 2020
Thank you for actually standing up for yourself. — DSitzel (@Dsitzel) June 24, 2020
👏👏👏 for courage for standing up for your convictions...once you show weakness towards the cancel culture of the left you’re finished — Red (@sposfanatic) June 24, 2020
The mainstream media headlines, you can imagine, were not as kind.
NBC Sports Bay Area: "Jack Del Rio goes on controversial Twitter rant, supports Donald Trump." The Washington Post: "Jack Del Rio creates a stir with Twitter activity; Redskins have no comment." Clutch Points: "Redskins defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio creates Twitter storm with tirade tweets."
In other words, this was reprehensible stuff. It was a "rant" and a "tirade," something his employer should comment on.
This was a guy taking a political stance. I thought we were for that these days. There was nothing particularly odious about what he said, unless you don't like the president.
As for whether this affects his job, The Washington Post notes that Del Rio has "generally gotten along well with his players, and his political views don’t seem to have caused a significant problem in the past."
The Post also noted Del Rio supported former Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch when he stood for the Mexican national anthem and sat for the American anthem during a 2017 game in Mexico City.
In the face of criticism from Trump, Del Rio, who was the Raiders coach at the time, said “everybody should pay respect to the flag … but it is America and everybody can make their choice.”
Del Rio is all for expression, apparently. Others aren't willing to extend him that courtesy.
All Del Rio did was stand up for himself. We applaud him -- and think more conservatives in the public eye should have the courage to do the same.
It's time to be heard, even if the media thinks it's "controversial."
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.


wnd--2020-06-26--Nickelodeon plans to 'engage kids' through 'race and unity' special featuring BLM co-founders

Over the course of the last several weeks , Americans have seen the Black Lives Matter movement spread across the country almost as quickly as the pandemic did .
There have been endless reports of violent protests , destruction of historic statues and talk of defunding the police .
Aside from these violent acts , the BLM movement will now be introducing its values to a younger , more impressionable generation .
Nickelodeon will be reviving its famous `` Nick News '' that ran from 1992 to 2015 for an hour-long special on June 29 to discuss race with singer/songwriter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Biden arrived at his 20-person event with 'such little fanfare ' he was n't even noticed According to Nickelodeon 's media release , Keys will be hosting different guests involved in the Black Lives Matter movement on the show to answer questions from kids across the nation .
Some of the special guests include BLM co-founders Patrisse Cullors , Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi as well as the Nashville , Tennessee , teens who founded Teens4Equality and several others .
`` Kids , Race and Unity : A Nick News Special '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help them have `` constructive conversations about race and inclusivity . ''
`` I ’ ve had a vision of a forum that can engage kids during this time and help to focus our attention on how they might be feeling , and this Nick News special is it ! ''
Keys said in a statement for the release .
`` Talking about race can be sensitive and uncomfortable ; and sometimes we try to protect our children from racism they are already experiencing . ''
The reboot of the children 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lives Matter is n't the first time that Nickelodeon has joined in on politically charged topics and introduced them to their young audience .
In March , the network tweeted its support of an unofficial holiday called the International Transgender Day of Visibility .
To further solidify its support of the LGBTQ community , earlier this month Nickelodeon posted a tweet honoring Pride Month that included a picture of the iconic cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants .
The tweet did not confirm the character 's sexuality but left it up for speculation .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and their allies this month and every month , '' the network tweeted .
The reboot of the Nick News special is the beginning of a series that will continue over the next several months and will be broadcast on Nickelodeon , TeenNick and Nicktoons on June 29 at 7 p.m. EDT and PDT .
It will later be available for viewing on the Nickelodeon YouTube channel , Nick On Demand , the Nick App and the Nick Pluto television channel .
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal .

Over the course of the last several weeks, Americans have seen the Black Lives Matter movement spread across the country almost as quickly as the pandemic did.
There have been endless reports of violent protests, destruction of historic statues and talk of defunding the police.
Aside from these violent acts, the BLM movement will now be introducing its values to a younger, more impressionable generation.
Nickelodeon will be reviving its famous "Nick News" that ran from 1992 to 2015 for an hour-long special on June 29 to discuss race with singer/songwriter Alicia Keys.
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According to Nickelodeon's media release, Keys will be hosting different guests involved in the Black Lives Matter movement on the show to answer questions from kids across the nation.
Some of the special guests include BLM co-founders Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi as well as the Nashville, Tennessee, teens who founded Teens4Equality and several others.
"Kids, Race and Unity: A Nick News Special" will give kids and their families resources to help them have "constructive conversations about race and inclusivity."
"I’ve had a vision of a forum that can engage kids during this time and help to focus our attention on how they might be feeling, and this Nick News special is it!" Keys said in a statement for the release.
"Talking about race can be sensitive and uncomfortable; and sometimes we try to protect our children from racism they are already experiencing."
The reboot of the children's news show in order to promote Black Lives Matter isn't the first time that Nickelodeon has joined in on politically charged topics and introduced them to their young audience.
In March, the network tweeted its support of an unofficial holiday called the International Transgender Day of Visibility.
Today is International #TransDayOfVisibility 💕 We’re celebrating transgender people around the world and the courage it takes to live their truth #TDOV pic.twitter.com/u4gZsThwlB — Nickelodeon (@Nickelodeon) March 31, 2020
To further solidify its support of the LGBTQ community, earlier this month Nickelodeon posted a tweet honoring Pride Month that included a picture of the iconic cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants. The tweet did not confirm the character's sexuality but left it up for speculation.
"Celebrating #Pride with the LGBTQ+ community and their allies this month and every month," the network tweeted.
Celebrating #Pride with the LGBTQ+ community and their allies this month and every month 🌈
(🎨: by @ramzymasri) pic.twitter.com/pENmTaQB0h — Nickelodeon (@Nickelodeon) June 13, 2020
The reboot of the Nick News special is the beginning of a series that will continue over the next several months and will be broadcast on Nickelodeon, TeenNick and Nicktoons on June 29 at 7 p.m. EDT and PDT.
It will later be available for viewing on the Nickelodeon YouTube channel, Nick On Demand, the Nick App and the Nick Pluto television channel.
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.


wnd--2020-06-27--Existing law could bring back supply chains today

We do n't need to pass a law to bring manufacturing supply chains back to America .
We just need to enforce the law already on the books .
The Trade Act of 1930 is the law .
This landmark trade legislation has clear enforceable labor standards .
It bans the importation into the United States of any goods made with slave labor or child labor .
The Obama administration , to its credit , closed a loophole in the original act to make it a powerful weapon for protecting American workers and American labor standards .
The good news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a single person or create a new bureau to enforce the law .
The federal government already has the means and manpower to do it .
Customs and Border Protection can stop shipments of goods it has a `` reasonable suspicion '' of being made in even the smallest part with forced or child labor from entering the U.S. CBP has already used this power against a Chinese garment maker and a Malaysian manufacturer of disposable rubber gloves , among others .
In addition to CBP 's civil enforcement actions , ICE 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pursue criminal investigations against individuals or companies that import merchandise produced with forced labor .
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It also made 560 criminal arrests resulting in 88 indictments and 92 convictions .
Investigators in the Labor Department 's International Labor Affairs Bureau and Homeland Securities Investigations are currently identifying the slave traders .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ only have a `` reasonable suspicion , '' not ironclad certainty , that articles are produced by forced labor to turn them back at the dock .
Suspect articles are barred from being admitted into the United States until an investigation can be completed , a process that can take months .
And there is no de minimus exception .
Items with even trivial components made with forced labor can be turned away .
While CBP has taken some actions , there is much more that can be done .
A report from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Uyghurs for sale , '' found slave laborers from Chinese Communist Party concentration camps working in factories supplying 83 well-known global brands in the technology , clothing and automotive sectors , including Apple , BMW , Gap , Huawei , Nike , Samsung , Sony and Volkswagen .
The Chinese communist government has facilitated the mass transfer of imprisoned Uyghur Muslims and other ethnic minorities from the far west region of Xinjiang to factories across the country .
The report estimates more than 80,000 Uyghurs were transferred out of Xinjiang to factories across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ typically live in segregated dormitories , undergo ideological training outside working hours , are subject to constant surveillance and are forbidden from participating in religious observances .
For example , a factory in eastern China that manufactures shoes for U.S. company Nike is equipped with watchtowers , barbed-wire fences and police guard boxes .
The Uyghur workers are unable to go home for holidays .
In a factory claiming to supply sportswear multinationals Adidas and Fila , Uyghur workers were transferred directly from one of Xinjiang 's `` re-education camps . ''
Several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their suppliers are also using Uyghur labor .
In addition , cotton grown in Uzbekistan is harvested with forced labor .
Customs agents could stop shipments of any garments made from that cotton , whether sewn in Bangladesh or China .
Imagine if a shipment of clothing destined for Gap stores just in time for Christmas shopping season could n't get off the dock because of slave labor issues .
Corporate executives up and down the line would move their supply chains back to North America in a heartbeat to avoid a repeat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government could take this enforcement step right now with clothing , electronics and a raft of goods produced in communist China and other slave markets in Asia .
And now is a good time to do it .
That would send a warning signal to retailers who are planning production runs for their Black Friday holiday sales .
Our ancestors fought a Civil War and labor wars to end slavery and win decent pay and working conditions in America .
We can not allow global corporations to steal the moral victories we paid @ @ @ @

We don't need to pass a law to bring manufacturing supply chains back to America. We just need to enforce the law already on the books.
The Trade Act of 1930 is the law. This landmark trade legislation has clear enforceable labor standards. It bans the importation into the United States of any goods made with slave labor or child labor. The Obama administration, to its credit, closed a loophole in the original act to make it a powerful weapon for protecting American workers and American labor standards.
The good news is we don't need to hire a single person or create a new bureau to enforce the law. The federal government already has the means and manpower to do it.
Customs and Border Protection can stop shipments of goods it has a "reasonable suspicion" of being made in even the smallest part with forced or child labor from entering the U.S. CBP has already used this power against a Chinese garment maker and a Malaysian manufacturer of disposable rubber gloves, among others.
In addition to CBP's civil enforcement actions, ICE's Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) can pursue criminal investigations against individuals or companies that import merchandise produced with forced labor.
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In 2018, ICE initiated 217 domestic and international forced labor cases and seized nearly $1.5 million of goods. It also made 560 criminal arrests resulting in 88 indictments and 92 convictions.
Investigators in the Labor Department's International Labor Affairs Bureau and Homeland Securities Investigations are currently identifying the slave traders.
The best part is that CBP need only have a "reasonable suspicion," not ironclad certainty, that articles are produced by forced labor to turn them back at the dock. Suspect articles are barred from being admitted into the United States until an investigation can be completed, a process that can take months. And there is no de minimus exception. Items with even trivial components made with forced labor can be turned away.
While CBP has taken some actions, there is much more that can be done.
A report from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, "Uyghurs for sale," found slave laborers from Chinese Communist Party concentration camps working in factories supplying 83 well-known global brands in the technology, clothing and automotive sectors, including Apple, BMW, Gap, Huawei, Nike, Samsung, Sony and Volkswagen.
The Chinese communist government has facilitated the mass transfer of imprisoned Uyghur Muslims and other ethnic minorities from the far west region of Xinjiang to factories across the country.
The report estimates more than 80,000 Uyghurs were transferred out of Xinjiang to factories across China between 2017 and 2019. They typically live in segregated dormitories, undergo ideological training outside working hours, are subject to constant surveillance and are forbidden from participating in religious observances.
For example, a factory in eastern China that manufactures shoes for U.S. company Nike is equipped with watchtowers, barbed-wire fences and police guard boxes. The Uyghur workers are unable to go home for holidays.
In a factory claiming to supply sportswear multinationals Adidas and Fila, Uyghur workers were transferred directly from one of Xinjiang's "re-education camps." Several Chinese factories making components for Apple or their suppliers are also using Uyghur labor.
In addition, cotton grown in Uzbekistan is harvested with forced labor. Customs agents could stop shipments of any garments made from that cotton, whether sewn in Bangladesh or China.
Imagine if a shipment of clothing destined for Gap stores just in time for Christmas shopping season couldn't get off the dock because of slave labor issues.
Corporate executives up and down the line would move their supply chains back to North America in a heartbeat to avoid a repeat performance of that debacle.
The federal government could take this enforcement step right now with clothing, electronics and a raft of goods produced in communist China and other slave markets in Asia.
And now is a good time to do it. That would send a warning signal to retailers who are planning production runs for their Black Friday holiday sales.
Our ancestors fought a Civil War and labor wars to end slavery and win decent pay and working conditions in America.
We cannot allow global corporations to steal the moral victories we paid for with blood.


wnd--2020-06-26--'Not all black lives matter'

'Not all black lives matter'

You do n't have to be a news junkie to be aware that in this country and , yes , in others around the world , there are riots , demonstrations , looting and more -- all , we are told , to rub the faces of whites in the `` fact '' that black lives matter .
OK. OK. We get it .
Black lives do matter and , yes , there are injustices in society that need to be rectified .
Certainly , the lawlessness that has taken place has put the focus on the demands of blacks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to deal with over the years .
The problem with all this is that mixed in with the demands for `` justice '' are the demands of the rioters for much more than leveling the playing field for blacks .
Bottom line of what they demand is an essential change in this country -- what it is , how it operates and a total change in our government .
This is far more than focusing on the prejudices against blacks .
A major part of the problem with all this is the so-called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taking place .
The focus is on the pictures , and they 're made for TV -- lots of action , rioting , fighting , fires , attacks , etc .
It 's the old if it bleeds , it leads mentality .
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Vatican News reported the statement by the Holy See 's official information service .
It concluded with praising BLM for its movement against `` systemic racism around the world . ''
What it left out was BLM 's involvement in the riots in the United States and elsewhere .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ do they live in ?
Apparently , Vatican News is part of the overall secular news coverage technique , just reporting on what it wants to see and not what really takes place .
Something all media essentially leave out is that only SOME black lives matter -- only those living in predominately white countries .
If you 're wondering how that works , consider that in a white country , blacks are usually a minority and , in many cases , originally were brought there as slaves .
They may not be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have made many changes in law to grant all citizens equality .
Regardless , those blacks are still unhappy and `` want more . ''
Thus the riots and demands .
But what about blacks in black countries who are the victims of attacks , violence , torture and murder -- for being black and Christian ?
What about the real bloodbath and genocide going on right now against black Christians in Nigeria ?
Yes , that is happening .
Genocide Watch estimates that more than 12 million black Christians have been murdered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christian villages at night , killing old and young men , raping , mutilating and murdering women , and kidnapping the children .
The U.S.-based Family Research Council denounces the `` bloodbath '' taking place in Nigeria , describing the radical Muslims as carrying on a largely unreported slaughter of Christians .
Did your newspaper or TV station report that just two weeks ago , Nigerian militants from Boko Haram , in tanks and trucks , attacked a village , killing at least 81 people , who were shot and run over while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whole attack took hours .
I saw the news on the Internet but not in my newspapers , radio or TV .
Why not ?
Did n't those black lives matter ?
Or is the story ignored because they 're just poor African blacks , and Christians at that .
I guess they do n't count .
And it 's even more horrific that the Vatican seems to have ignored them , too .
But there 's so much more .
Individual farms are attacked , as when a 51-year old pastor and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were working on their farm .
The report in Breitbart said they left behind eight children , ranging in age from 1 to 19 .
These kind of attacks are reported to occur weekly , and it appears the Nigerian government is doing virtually nothing to put an end to it Analysts report that Islamic militants are waging a `` slow-motion war '' against Nigeria 's Christians , which is `` massive in scale and horrific in brutality . ''
Why is n't this reported regularly by Western news media ?
While @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' accusing American whites of prejudice , the lives of those black African Christians do n't seem to matter .
They prove it , by ignoring the news of the genocide .

You don't have to be a news junkie to be aware that in this country and, yes, in others around the world, there are riots, demonstrations, looting and more -- all, we are told, to rub the faces of whites in the "fact" that black lives matter.
OK. OK. We get it.
Black lives do matter and, yes, there are injustices in society that need to be rectified. Certainly, the lawlessness that has taken place has put the focus on the demands of blacks to correct the biases they've had to deal with over the years.
The problem with all this is that mixed in with the demands for "justice" are the demands of the rioters for much more than leveling the playing field for blacks. Bottom line of what they demand is an essential change in this country -- what it is, how it operates and a total change in our government. This is far more than focusing on the prejudices against blacks.
A major part of the problem with all this is the so-called "news coverage" of what is taking place. The focus is on the pictures, and they're made for TV -- lots of action, rioting, fighting, fires, attacks, etc. It's the old if it bleeds, it leads mentality.
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There are calls to eliminate police and that idea is spreading, whether or not it's a viable 'solution' -- and that's mainly because no one has really identified the problem.
It hasn't helped that the Vatican has jumped on the bandwagon, praising Black Lives Matter as a "movement dedicated to non-violent civil disobedience through protests against police violence directed at black persons as well as all forms of racism."
Vatican News reported the statement by the Holy See's official information service. It concluded with praising BLM for its movement against "systemic racism around the world."
What it left out was BLM's involvement in the riots in the United States and elsewhere. Didn't they notice? What world do they live in?
Apparently, Vatican News is part of the overall secular news coverage technique, just reporting on what it wants to see and not what really takes place.
Something all media essentially leave out is that only SOME black lives matter -- only those living in predominately white countries. If you're wondering how that works, consider that in a white country, blacks are usually a minority and, in many cases, originally were brought there as slaves.
They may not be slaves now, and that country may have made many changes in law to grant all citizens equality. Regardless, those blacks are still unhappy and "want more."
Thus the riots and demands.
But what about blacks in black countries who are the victims of attacks, violence, torture and murder -- for being black and Christian?
What about the real bloodbath and genocide going on right now against black Christians in Nigeria? Yes, that is happening. Genocide Watch estimates that more than 12 million black Christians have been murdered in Nigeria alone.
Armed jihadis attack Christian villages at night, killing old and young men, raping, mutilating and murdering women, and kidnapping the children.
The U.S.-based Family Research Council denounces the "bloodbath" taking place in Nigeria, describing the radical Muslims as carrying on a largely unreported slaughter of Christians.
Did your newspaper or TV station report that just two weeks ago, Nigerian militants from Boko Haram, in tanks and trucks, attacked a village, killing at least 81 people, who were shot and run over while woman and children were kidnapped? The whole attack took hours.
I saw the news on the Internet but not in my newspapers, radio or TV. Why not? Didn't those black lives matter? Or is the story ignored because they're just poor African blacks, and Christians at that. I guess they don't count. And it's even more horrific that the Vatican seems to have ignored them, too.
But there's so much more.
Individual farms are attacked, as when a 51-year old pastor and his pregnant wife were gunned down while they were working on their farm.
The report in Breitbart said they left behind eight children, ranging in age from 1 to 19.
These kind of attacks are reported to occur weekly, and it appears the Nigerian government is doing virtually nothing to put an end to it
Analysts report that Islamic militants are waging a "slow-motion war" against Nigeria's Christians, which is "massive in scale and horrific in brutality."
Why isn't this reported regularly by Western news media? While they act "holier than thou," accusing American whites of prejudice, the lives of those black African Christians don't seem to matter. They prove it, by ignoring the news of the genocide.
Shame on them.
Follow Barbara Simpson on Facebook.


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wnd--2020-06-26--How Trump can lose the election!

How Trump can lose the election!

Last Thursday , President Donald J. Trump gave an interview to Fox News ' Sean Hannity about how to put down what has turned into a modern Bolshevik revolution – with leftists , militant atheists , anarchists , socialists , communists , radical blacks , radical LGBTQs , radical feminists and , of course , radical Muslims in full throttle mode and in full , living , primetime color , attempting to destroy our nation .
Likely financing these Bolsheviks are persons such as George Soros , and undoubtedly our enemies such as Russia , Iran , North Korea , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Venezuela .
This is the real foreign collusion !
But where is the president as our nation is burned and looted , innocent people are shot and maimed , and the country is seen as a toothless tiger , laughing stock around the world ?
I hate to say it , but President Trump has been MIA – missing in action .
In his Hannity interview , Trump said : `` If they do n't do something with Seattle , we 're going to do that – we 're going to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happening , they 're taking over American cities . ''
At this point , the president 's daily threats are becoming meaningless .
And I am not the only one to think so .
The other day , Tucker Carlson expressed the same views in a brilliant monologue that did not pass the buck to leftist state governors and local leaders in Seattle and around the nation .
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Take a page from former and great president Ronald Reagan .
He would not have failed to act under the current circumstances !
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Korea , Iran , Russia and yes , communist China .
If Trump does not have the stomach and will to put down what , in effect , is an armed insurrection in his own country , then forget about threats from outside nations .
At 69 , I am old enough to understand that deeds speak louder than words .
Mr. President , please act now or lose the election in the fall .
Your political calculations will have backfired and the United States will be thrust into a death spiral under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will then soon expire , only to have one of his socialist if not white-hating vice-presidential picks take the helm .
The Bolsheviks will have taken complete control , as your two-faced establishment Republican colleagues in the Senate and House will also have been shown the door along with you !
Put simply , Mr. President , you will have lost your base if you do not act .
Already , one can see the effects , with only a third of the stadium in Tulsa having shown up to hear you speak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to call the COVID-19 pandemic the `` Kung Flu . ''
Why have you not taken aggressive action to make the communist Chinese pay for the massive damage they have caused to our people ?
Freedom Watch has , but you just call the CHICOMS names !
Join our class action at Freedomwatchusa.org .
It is not too late to win back our trust and support , but this must be done without delay !
Already , the Bolsheviks and the CHICOMS have left a trail of destruction , illness and death .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Tucker Carlson and millions of others who want you to succeed !
Listen to my podcast last Thursday , podcast embedded below .
Go as well to Freedomwatchusa.org .
to join and support our Justice League .
We are not afraid to act to the extent we can .
Freedom Watch does not have a government police force , or a National Guard , but we do have you , and we need your help and support to save our nation .
Because if we do not now act , peacefully and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exist .
And , we are dangerously close to this doomsday scenario as I write this column and call to legal and peaceful arms as a wake-up call to our 45th president .

Last Thursday, President Donald J. Trump gave an interview to Fox News' Sean Hannity about how to put down what has turned into a modern Bolshevik revolution – with leftists, militant atheists, anarchists, socialists, communists, radical blacks, radical LGBTQs, radical feminists and, of course, radical Muslims in full throttle mode and in full, living, primetime color, attempting to destroy our nation.
Likely financing these Bolsheviks are persons such as George Soros, and undoubtedly our enemies such as Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba and, let's not forget, Venezuela. This is the real foreign collusion!
But where is the president as our nation is burned and looted, innocent people are shot and maimed, and the country is seen as a toothless tiger, laughing stock around the world? I hate to say it, but President Trump has been MIA – missing in action.
In his Hannity interview, Trump said: "If they don't do something with Seattle, we're going to do that – we're going to go in there. ... Because what's happening, they're taking over American cities."
At this point, the president's daily threats are becoming meaningless. And I am not the only one to think so. The other day, Tucker Carlson expressed the same views in a brilliant monologue that did not pass the buck to leftist state governors and local leaders in Seattle and around the nation.
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But more importantly, the people I have come into contact with recently – conservatives, libertarians, people of faith and anyone who truly loves our republic – have all expressed the same thoughts: They say they support the president and that he has done some really good things while in office, but they are angry, like Tucker and me, that he appears to be playing political games as "Rome burns." Take a page from former and great president Ronald Reagan. He would not have failed to act under the current circumstances!
And the world is watching, including North Korea, Iran, Russia and yes, communist China. If Trump does not have the stomach and will to put down what, in effect, is an armed insurrection in his own country, then forget about threats from outside nations.
At 69, I am old enough to understand that deeds speak louder than words.
Mr. President, please act now or lose the election in the fall. Your political calculations will have backfired and the United States will be thrust into a death spiral under the likes of Joe Biden, who will then soon expire, only to have one of his socialist if not white-hating vice-presidential picks take the helm.
The Bolsheviks will have taken complete control, as your two-faced establishment Republican colleagues in the Senate and House will also have been shown the door along with you!
Put simply, Mr. President, you will have lost your base if you do not act. Already, one can see the effects, with only a third of the stadium in Tulsa having shown up to hear you speak. And, it is not enough to call the COVID-19 pandemic the "Kung Flu."
Why have you not taken aggressive action to make the communist Chinese pay for the massive damage they have caused to our people? Freedom Watch has, but you just call the CHICOMS names! Join our class action at Freedomwatchusa.org.
It is not too late to win back our trust and support, but this must be done without delay! Already, the Bolsheviks and the CHICOMS have left a trail of destruction, illness and death.
And heed the words of Larry Klayman, Tucker Carlson and millions of others who want you to succeed! Listen to my podcast last Thursday, podcast embedded below.
Go as well to Freedomwatchusa.org. to join and support our Justice League. We are not afraid to act to the extent we can. Freedom Watch does not have a government police force, or a National Guard, but we do have you, and we need your help and support to save our nation. Because if we do not now act, peacefully and legally, our republic will cease to exist.
And, we are dangerously close to this doomsday scenario as I write this column and call to legal and peaceful arms as a wake-up call to our 45th president.
Hear Larry Klayman's podcast:


wnd--2020-06-26--Instagram brands Christian worship 'harmful'

The headline to this article is not sensationalistic .
It is not click bait .
It is truth .
Shocking truth .
Yes , Instagram has designated videos of live worship on the streets to be in violation of community guidelines , calling the content `` harmful . ''
Let the outrage be felt and heard .
Sean Feucht is a worship leader and songwriter who recently ran for political office in California .
He is also a conservative Christian .
On June 23 he tweeted , `` This is what we 've come to in America !
`` Instagram @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'harmful or false information' Included in the tweet was a screenshot from Instagram explaining that the company had removed his video post because it was in violation of `` Community Standards . ''
( Oh , those dreaded community standards again ! )
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What can it possibly mean ?
Feucht 's tweet got the attention of Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley , who tweeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Now @ instagram is censoring a Christian worship leader who wants to post videos of praise and worship from places where there has recently been unrest .
And that does n't meet 'community standards ' ?
Ca n't wait to hear the explanation for this . ''
As of this writing ( late Thursday night , Eastern Time , June 25 ) , we are still awaiting explanation .
A few years ago , I repeatedly challenged Facebook for censoring some of my posts for alleged violation of community standards , exposing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For example , my factual , fairly worded post dealing with LGBT issues would be deemed hateful , while the most blasphemous , unimaginably profane , anti-Christian Facebook pages were allowed to operate without restriction .
Seriously ?
Thankfully , in most cases , with the help of an internal contact , Facebook reinstated my posts ( or restored my status ) .
But other colleagues of mine did not fare so well , having their permanently pages shut down for alleged violation of the ( oh so ambiguous ) community standards .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ one thing for one group and something entirely different for the other .
( For a recent video exposé , see here . )
When it comes to YouTube and Google , the battle continues , with large channels such as Prager U still experiencing discrimination and unequal treatment .
( Where are all the social justice warriors calling for equality ?
Somehow , they do n't seem to be raising their voices for Prager U . )
In my own experience , after having over 1,000 of my channel 's videos branded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( ! )
, YouTube has actually been fair with me , even surprising me at times by what it approves for monetization .
At the same time , we know that the other shoe could drop at any moment and , suddenly , we could be banned .
It is a big mistake to put our trust in Big Tech .
What happened with Instagram , though , seems even more bizarre and extreme .
What on earth were the all-powerful censors thinking ?
There are endless videos on Instagram showing disturbing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , all of them somehow in conformity with community standards .
( Right now , over on Twitter , I 'm watching a video of the `` CHOP '' call from Seattle , with specific reference to guillotines .
I imagine similar videos can be found on Instagram . )
But when a video is posted showing Christian worship in the midst of these protests , it is removed for alleged `` harmful or false information . ''
Since there is nothing `` false '' about the video , then it must be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ headline to this article .
Is this actually what Instagram meant ?
Could they possibly be claiming that worshiping the Lord on the streets of our divided cities is harmful ?
If so , I would encourage every worship leader and every worship team to hit the streets of their own communities , posting similar videos and sharing them as widely as possible , starting on Instagram .
( Hey , it 's a great thing to do anyway and just what America needs . )
If Instagram has made a mistake , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and say : `` We totally blew it !
There is no excuse . ''
Otherwise , this means war – as in spiritual war .
So , no hatred .
No carnal aggression .
No fleshly anger .
And , of course , of course , of course , no violence .
But lots of prayer .
Lots of worship .
Lots of preaching .
And lots of standing up and being heard .
If not now , then when ?
Ironically , as if to drill the point home , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spotted another tweet from Sen. Hawley from a few hours ago .
He wrote : `` Now @ Twitter is actively censoring Bible verses ?
Seriously ?
Why ? ''
Hawley retweeted another tweet from Sean Feucht , stating , `` Not only is big tech blocking worship videos , now they 're blocking Bible verses about PEACE !
`` RT if you believe social media needs more peace , more worship , and less censorship of Jesus followers . ''
Feucht included a screenshot of tweets from Beni Johnson , then using @ @ @ @ @ @ @ present is not appearing on Twitter .
Her tweets , posting Bible verses , were blocked , with the note , `` This Tweet may include sensitive content . ''
So , worship is deemed `` harmful '' and Scripture verses about peace are deemed `` sensitive content . ''
Really ?
Let us , then , flood Big Tech with the Word and worship .
And let us report and challenge every unjust infraction about the practicing of our faith .
It 's beyond time .
For my 10-point , winning strategy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , see my new book `` Evangelicals at the Crossroads : Will We Pass the Trump Test ? ''

The headline to this article is not sensationalistic. It is not click bait. It is truth. Shocking truth. Yes, Instagram has designated videos of live worship on the streets to be in violation of community guidelines, calling the content "harmful." Let the outrage be felt and heard.
Sean Feucht is a worship leader and songwriter who recently ran for political office in California. He is also a conservative Christian.
On June 23 he tweeted, "This is what we've come to in America!
"Instagram is now classifying my WORSHIP videos as 'harmful or false information'
"Religious Liberty? Freedom of Speech? Big Tech censorship?"
Included in the tweet was a screenshot from Instagram explaining that the company had removed his video post because it was in violation of "Community Standards." (Oh, those dreaded community standards again!)
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Specifically, Instagram stated, "Story removed for harmful or false information."
What on earth does this mean? What can it possibly mean?
Feucht's tweet got the attention of Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley, who tweeted, "Cancel culture meets #BigTech. Now @instagram is censoring a Christian worship leader who wants to post videos of praise and worship from places where there has recently been unrest. And that doesn't meet 'community standards'? Can't wait to hear the explanation for this."
As of this writing (late Thursday night, Eastern Time, June 25), we are still awaiting explanation.
A few years ago, I repeatedly challenged Facebook for censoring some of my posts for alleged violation of community standards, exposing the rank hypocrisy of their decisions.
For example, my factual, fairly worded post dealing with LGBT issues would be deemed hateful, while the most blasphemous, unimaginably profane, anti-Christian Facebook pages were allowed to operate without restriction. Seriously?
Thankfully, in most cases, with the help of an internal contact, Facebook reinstated my posts (or restored my status). But other colleagues of mine did not fare so well, having their permanently pages shut down for alleged violation of the (oh so ambiguous) community standards.
It seems that "hate" meant one thing for one group and something entirely different for the other. (For a recent video exposé, see here.)
When it comes to YouTube and Google, the battle continues, with large channels such as Prager U still experiencing discrimination and unequal treatment. (Where are all the social justice warriors calling for equality? Somehow, they don't seem to be raising their voices for Prager U.)
In my own experience, after having over 1,000 of my channel's videos branded unsuitable for advertising in a single stroke (!), YouTube has actually been fair with me, even surprising me at times by what it approves for monetization. At the same time, we know that the other shoe could drop at any moment and, suddenly, we could be banned.
It is a big mistake to put our trust in Big Tech.
What happened with Instagram, though, seems even more bizarre and extreme. What on earth were the all-powerful censors thinking?
There are endless videos on Instagram showing disturbing clips from the recent protests and riots, all of them somehow in conformity with community standards. (Right now, over on Twitter, I'm watching a video of the "CHOP" call from Seattle, with specific reference to guillotines. I imagine similar videos can be found on Instagram.)
But when a video is posted showing Christian worship in the midst of these protests, it is removed for alleged "harmful or false information."
Since there is nothing "false" about the video, then it must be considered "harmful" – hence the headline to this article.
Is this actually what Instagram meant? Could they possibly be claiming that worshiping the Lord on the streets of our divided cities is harmful?
If so, I would encourage every worship leader and every worship team to hit the streets of their own communities, posting similar videos and sharing them as widely as possible, starting on Instagram. (Hey, it's a great thing to do anyway and just what America needs.)
If Instagram has made a mistake, I hope they own up to it and say: "We totally blew it! There is no excuse." Otherwise, this means war – as in spiritual war.
So, no hatred. No carnal aggression. No fleshly anger. And, of course, of course, of course, no violence.
But lots of prayer. Lots of worship. Lots of preaching. And lots of standing up and being heard. If not now, then when?
Ironically, as if to drill the point home, as I was writing this article, I spotted another tweet from Sen. Hawley from a few hours ago. He wrote: "Now @Twitter is actively censoring Bible verses? Seriously? Why?"
Hawley retweeted another tweet from Sean Feucht, stating, "Not only is big tech blocking worship videos, now they're blocking Bible verses about PEACE!
"RT if you believe social media needs more peace, more worship, and less censorship of Jesus followers."
Feucht included a screenshot of tweets from Beni Johnson, then using the handle @prayfor5, which at present is not appearing on Twitter. Her tweets, posting Bible verses, were blocked, with the note, "This Tweet may include sensitive content."
So, worship is deemed "harmful" and Scripture verses about peace are deemed "sensitive content." Really?
Let us, then, flood Big Tech with the Word and worship. And let us report and challenge every unjust infraction about the practicing of our faith.
It's beyond time.
For my 10-point, winning strategy for believers leading into this volatile election, see my new book "Evangelicals at the Crossroads: Will We Pass the Trump Test?"


wnd--2020-06-26--The issue is never the issue

The issue is never the issue

As should be abundantly obvious by now , the civil unrest plaguing our nation over the last few weeks has nothing whatever to do with black lives , or social justice , or police violence , and everything to do with the destruction of Western civilization .
Whatever the original narrative , people now realize the motives of the anarchists aren ’ t as righteous as they claim .
In other words , the issue is never the issue .
The issue is to destroy America and rebuild it as a Marxist utopia .
Who are these anarchists blaming for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right now ?
• Anyone who is white .
Or black .
Or Hispanic .
Or Asian .
Or anything else .
• Anyone who is conservative ( of course ) .
Or liberal .
Or moderate .
Or independent .
• Anyone who is law-abiding and prefers peace and quiet over riots and violence .
• Anyone in an objectionable line of work ( law enforcement , journalism , faith leaders ) .
• Anyone with a brick-and-mortar business ( so much to loot , so little time ) .
• Anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ corporate environments to academic settings .
• Anyone with an online presence .
• Anyone with any association ( relative , friend , coworker , significant other ) , no matter how vague or distant , of someone under attack .
Any student who doesn ’ t fit the SJW mold ( some colleges throw conservative students to the wolves ) .
• Anyone who inadvertently wanders into a “ no-go ” zone in [ insert any large Democratic-run city ] .
In short , nearly everyone .
That means no one is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re the next target .
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When the mob turns , it turns hard .
If you work for a conservative organization , prepare to have your personal information doxxed and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a horrifying example . )
After you ’ ve fled in terror , leftists will lie through their teeth and claim you were never targeted , no matter how much documentation exists to prove it .
If you ’ re a black conservative ( or even a moderate ) , you ’ re particularly at risk from the so-called `` tolerant '' left .
Witness what happened to Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina , who has been the recipient of endless threats .
Typical example : `` Tim Scott , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be pointed right at your forehead and blow your black ( inaudible ) dumba** away . ''
If you 're right of center and have an online presence , prepare to be hacked , trolled or banned .
It doesn ’ t matter if your Facebook or Twitter account has a gazillion followers and you ’ ve never expressed a racist idea in your life .
Your online presence can be irrevocably canceled in a heartbeat by the whims of these tech giants .
You ’ ve been warned .
If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s game-over in many major cities .
The result is rampant lawlessness .
After New York City 's Anti-Crime Police Unit was disbanded under leftist pressure , shootings surged 358 % compared to last year .
Police – abandoned by politicians – are leaving the profession in droves .
Forget calling 911 .
Not every leftist believes in violence , however .
The `` woke '' people who are more peaceable will happily destroy your life through internet attacks , slander or firings .
How 's this for a staggering headline ?
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Doritos , Paypal , Adobe , BMW – Pull Ads from Facebook Until they Ban Conservative Voices and President Trump ’ s Posts . ''
No really , this isn ’ t satire .
This is America in 2020 .
Even liberals are being targeted by these communist agitators .
`` Currently , the Cultural Marxists are seeking to clean house within their own ranks , '' notes Brandon Smith .
`` They are terrorizing long time Democrats and ‘ allies ’ of the movement into subscribing to ALL the tenets of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deviation is allowed ; all progressives must declare fealty and signal their virtue and submission or they are systematically targeted and destroyed .
It is essentially coercion by cancel culture .
… These agendas include a vast array of censorship in social media and the firestorm of cancel culture , threatening anyone who does not agree with the prevailing leftist narrative .
People are losing their platforms , their jobs , and their reputations are being dragged through the mud , and the mainstream media is helping to make this happen . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lion ’ s share of positive spin from the mainstream media , is forgetting one important thing : Upwards of 90 % of Americans are n't impressed .
That 's conservatives and liberals , moderates and independents .
In short , nearly everyone .
`` Does anyone seriously think the people want what the left is selling ? ''
inquires NOQ Report .
`` [ L ] eftist cancel culture still stalks the night instilling fear in anyone who dares challenge the fascism of the 'social justice warriors . '
The facts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why they are held in little regard .
This makes it hard to accept the idea that the people want more of this . ''
Because the left exists only within its own echo chamber , it seems to believe people want their cities burned , their cultural landmarks desecrated and destroyed , their criminals unstopped , their lives of law and order suspended , their guns confiscated , their churches demolished , their history obliterated , and their wealth redistributed to parasites who `` occupy '' and destroy whole blocks of cities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they 've lost the plot because they are in a leftist collective with one voice , '' continues NOQ Report .
`` The problem for the left is that they will have a hard time convincing those outside their echo chamber that their contradictory ideas make sense or even have a toehold on sanity . ''
But that does n't mean these anarchists will fade away .
On the contrary , these Marxists are determined to erase our nation 's history – which is what Marxists do before they take over .
Do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't happen here . ''
It can .
But while we wait for the inevitable clash to take place , expect your life to change .
Witness this Minneapolis neighborhood that vowed not to call the police over anything .
Suddenly – and I mean suddenly – there is a 300-strong homeless encampment in their backyard .
How long before the `` woke '' citizens of this neighborhood grow weary of the drug dealings , prostitution , crime , robberies , rapes and murders ?
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As should be abundantly obvious by now, the civil unrest plaguing our nation over the last few weeks has nothing whatever to do with black lives, or social justice, or police violence, and everything to do with the destruction of Western civilization. Whatever the original narrative, people now realize the motives of the anarchists aren’t as righteous as they claim.
In other words, the issue is never the issue. The issue is to destroy America and rebuild it as a Marxist utopia.
Who are these anarchists blaming for everything? Who is "guilty" right now?
Anyone who is white. Or black. Or Hispanic. Or Asian. Or anything else.
Anyone who is conservative (of course). Or liberal. Or moderate. Or independent.
Anyone who is law-abiding and prefers peace and quiet over riots and violence.
Anyone in an objectionable line of work (law enforcement, journalism, faith leaders).
Anyone with a brick-and-mortar business (so much to loot, so little time).
Anyone in a hostile work environment, from corporate environments to academic settings.
Anyone with an online presence.
Anyone with any association (relative, friend, coworker, significant other), no matter how vague or distant, of someone under attack.
Any student who doesn’t fit the SJW mold (some colleges throw conservative students to the wolves).
Any student who doesn’t fit the SJW mold (some colleges throw conservative students to the wolves). Anyone who inadvertently wanders into a “no-go” zone in [insert any large Democratic-run city].
In short, nearly everyone. That means no one is safe. No one. You’re the next target.
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If your brick-and-mortar business was destroyed and you plan to rebuild, be ready to have it targeted again if you had any involvement with law enforcement while you were looted and burned – even if you’re liberal. When the mob turns, it turns hard.
If you work for a conservative organization, prepare to have your personal information doxxed and your home attacked. (Here’s a horrifying example.) After you’ve fled in terror, leftists will lie through their teeth and claim you were never targeted, no matter how much documentation exists to prove it.
If you’re a black conservative (or even a moderate), you’re particularly at risk from the so-called "tolerant" left. Witness what happened to Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, who has been the recipient of endless threats. Typical example: "Tim Scott, my crosshairs on my rifle are going to be pointed right at your forehead and blow your black (inaudible) dumba** away."
If you're right of center and have an online presence, prepare to be hacked, trolled or banned. It doesn’t matter if your Facebook or Twitter account has a gazillion followers and you’ve never expressed a racist idea in your life. Your online presence can be irrevocably canceled in a heartbeat by the whims of these tech giants. You’ve been warned.
If you work in law enforcement, it’s game-over in many major cities. The result is rampant lawlessness. After New York City's Anti-Crime Police Unit was disbanded under leftist pressure, shootings surged 358% compared to last year. Police – abandoned by politicians – are leaving the profession in droves. Forget calling 911.
Not every leftist believes in violence, however. The "woke" people who are more peaceable will happily destroy your life through internet attacks, slander or firings. How's this for a staggering headline? "Far Left Companies – Pepsi, HP, Doritos, Paypal, Adobe, BMW – Pull Ads from Facebook Until they Ban Conservative Voices and President Trump’s Posts." No really, this isn’t satire. This is America in 2020.
Even liberals are being targeted by these communist agitators. "Currently, the Cultural Marxists are seeking to clean house within their own ranks," notes Brandon Smith. "They are terrorizing long time Democrats and ‘allies’ of the movement into subscribing to ALL the tenets of the new social justice religion. No deviation is allowed; all progressives must declare fealty and signal their virtue and submission or they are systematically targeted and destroyed. It is essentially coercion by cancel culture. … These agendas include a vast array of censorship in social media and the firestorm of cancel culture, threatening anyone who does not agree with the prevailing leftist narrative. People are losing their platforms, their jobs, and their reputations are being dragged through the mud, and the mainstream media is helping to make this happen."
However this divide-and-conquer tactic, while receiving the lion’s share of positive spin from the mainstream media, is forgetting one important thing: Upwards of 90% of Americans aren't impressed. That's conservatives and liberals, moderates and independents. In short, nearly everyone.
"Does anyone seriously think the people want what the left is selling?" inquires NOQ Report. "[L]eftist cancel culture still stalks the night instilling fear in anyone who dares challenge the fascism of the 'social justice warriors.' The facts contradict the media narrative. That is why they are held in little regard. This makes it hard to accept the idea that the people want more of this."
Because the left exists only within its own echo chamber, it seems to believe people want their cities burned, their cultural landmarks desecrated and destroyed, their criminals unstopped, their lives of law and order suspended, their guns confiscated, their churches demolished, their history obliterated, and their wealth redistributed to parasites who "occupy" and destroy whole blocks of cities
"They don't realize that that they've lost the plot because they are in a leftist collective with one voice," continues NOQ Report. "The problem for the left is that they will have a hard time convincing those outside their echo chamber that their contradictory ideas make sense or even have a toehold on sanity."
But that doesn't mean these anarchists will fade away. On the contrary, these Marxists are determined to erase our nation's history – which is what Marxists do before they take over. Don't ever think, "It can't happen here." It can.
But while we wait for the inevitable clash to take place, expect your life to change. Witness this Minneapolis neighborhood that vowed not to call the police over anything. Suddenly – and I mean suddenly – there is a 300-strong homeless encampment in their backyard. How long before the "woke" citizens of this neighborhood grow weary of the drug dealings, prostitution, crime, robberies, rapes and murders?
Remember, the issue is never the issue.
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wnd--2020-06-26--Earthly good: How Christians led the way

When we look at history , we find that people who have done the most for this world have been those who thought more of the next one .
For example , look at our own nation .
Some of the great universities we have today were started by Bible-believing Christians with the intent not only to educate people , but to teach them about Jesus Christ .
You may be surprised to know that institutions such as Yale and Harvard have solid Christian roots .
This is typical of the direction Christians have taken throughout history .
They 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ culture .
Christians have started hospitals .
They 've started shelters .
Christians have reached out to the downtrodden and the hurting in our world today with the gospel of Jesus Christ , clothing them , feeding them and taking care of them .
Even today when a problem develops somewhere in the world , whether it 's a famine or natural disaster or some other crisis , it 's Christians who usually lead the way through relief organizations , trying to do something for others .
It shows us that those who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the greatest earthly good .
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Later he said : `` I 'm torn between two desires : I long to go and be with Christ , which would be far better for me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is better that I continue to live '' ( verses 23–24 NLT ) .
He was saying , `` I want to go be with the Lord , but I have a job to do . ''
What I appreciate about Paul is that he had a practical spirituality .
Yes , Paul loved Jesus and wanted to live for him .
Without question he had a holy passion for the things of God .
But it 's also true that Paul was utterly human .
He did n't live in stained glass @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a little pedestal that he climbed up on when he wanted to make a pronouncement .
Rather , he was someone like you and me .
We know from reading Paul 's life story in the book of Acts and other places that Paul had conflicts .
He had a conflict with one of his associates , and they parted company for a time .
( They reconciled later . )
Even Paul got into disagreements .
We also know that he would get upset at times .
There was an occasion when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Ananias , on bogus charges .
At one point he said something to Ananias , and as a result , Ananias commanded that he be struck in the mouth .
Paul shot back : `` God will slap you , you corrupt hypocrite !
What kind of judge are you to break the law yourself by ordering me struck like that ? ''
( Acts 23:3 NLT ) .
That does n't sound like turning the other cheek to me .
It sounds like something I might do .
Yet Paul did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death wish .
He was imprisoned and chained to a Roman guard , but he was n't saying : `` I hope I die today .
I hope my life is taken from me . ''
Actually , I do n't think anyone loved life more than Paul did .
On one occasion when his life was threatened , other believers lowered him in a basket over the city wall to help him escape during the night .
He was practical .
He wanted to live .
But he had his priorities in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The most godly men and women that I 've had the privilege of meeting over the years have always impressed me with their genuine spirituality .
I 've spent time with Billy and Ruth Graham , Chuck Smith and Alan Redpath , all of whom have since gone to be with the Lord .
I 'm not saying this to brag ; I 'm saying this to tell you that the godliest people I 've known are real people .
And I can also tell you they loved God and had their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a balance to their lives .
The spirituality I 'm talking about is n't some kind of spacey , wild-eyed , one-taco-short-of-a-combination-plate spirituality .
I 'm talking about practical faith , a real faith that the Bible proclaims .
That is the kind of spirituality Paul was speaking of when he said , `` To live is Christ , and to die is gain . ''
Paul was n't speaking of an elite spirituality that can only be experienced by him or by Christians in the first century .
He was speaking of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quite literally be the norm for every follower of Jesus Christ from his day to ours .
However , the Christianity of the New Testament does seem different from the Christianity of today .
That 's because as a contemporary church , we have strayed , to a large degree , from God 's original intent .
I think most of the first century church had the same motto for living as Paul 's : to live is Christ .
There were no social advantages to being a Christian in those days .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ lives because of it .
Yet the way the first century Christians impacted their culture is nothing short of breathtaking .
They did n't outargue the pagans ; they outlived them .
And it 's worth noting that Christians of the first century made no attempts to conquer paganism and dead religion by reacting blow by blow .
Instead , the early believers outthought , outprayed and outlived the nonbelievers .
Their weapons were positive , not negative .
They did n't conduct protests or organize boycotts .
They did n't put on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emperors .
Instead they prayed , preached and proclaimed the message of Jesus Christ .
And to a large degree , they won over a good portion of their culture .
They , like Paul , could say , `` To live is Christ . ''
If we would say the same thing , we could impact our culture today in a much more effective way .
To live is Christ .
Check out Greg Laurie 's books and movies in the WND Superstore

When we look at history, we find that people who have done the most for this world have been those who thought more of the next one.
For example, look at our own nation. Some of the great universities we have today were started by Bible-believing Christians with the intent not only to educate people, but to teach them about Jesus Christ. You may be surprised to know that institutions such as Yale and Harvard have solid Christian roots.
This is typical of the direction Christians have taken throughout history. They've wanted to make an impact on our culture. Christians have started hospitals. They've started shelters. Christians have reached out to the downtrodden and the hurting in our world today with the gospel of Jesus Christ, clothing them, feeding them and taking care of them.
Even today when a problem develops somewhere in the world, whether it's a famine or natural disaster or some other crisis, it's Christians who usually lead the way through relief organizations, trying to do something for others.
It shows us that those who are truly heavenly minded will be of the greatest earthly good.
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When the apostle Paul said, "To live is Christ" (Philippians 1:21 NKJV), he was speaking of the fact that he had an interest in the things of this life as well. Later he said: "I'm torn between two desires: I long to go and be with Christ, which would be far better for me. But for your sakes, it is better that I continue to live" (verses 23–24 NLT).
He was saying, "I want to go be with the Lord, but I have a job to do." What I appreciate about Paul is that he had a practical spirituality. Yes, Paul loved Jesus and wanted to live for him. Without question he had a holy passion for the things of God.
But it's also true that Paul was utterly human. He didn't live in stained glass. He didn't walk around with a little pedestal that he climbed up on when he wanted to make a pronouncement. Rather, he was someone like you and me.
We know from reading Paul's life story in the book of Acts and other places that Paul had conflicts. He had a conflict with one of his associates, and they parted company for a time. (They reconciled later.) Even Paul got into disagreements.
We also know that he would get upset at times. There was an occasion when he was standing before the high priest, Ananias, on bogus charges. At one point he said something to Ananias, and as a result, Ananias commanded that he be struck in the mouth.
Paul shot back: "God will slap you, you corrupt hypocrite! What kind of judge are you to break the law yourself by ordering me struck like that?" (Acts 23:3 NLT).
That doesn't sound like turning the other cheek to me. It sounds like something I might do.
Yet Paul didn't sit around with some kind of death wish. He was imprisoned and chained to a Roman guard, but he wasn't saying: "I hope I die today. I hope my life is taken from me." Actually, I don't think anyone loved life more than Paul did.
On one occasion when his life was threatened, other believers lowered him in a basket over the city wall to help him escape during the night. He was practical. He wanted to live. But he had his priorities in order. He had a balanced spirituality.
The most godly men and women that I've had the privilege of meeting over the years have always impressed me with their genuine spirituality.
I've spent time with Billy and Ruth Graham, Chuck Smith and Alan Redpath, all of whom have since gone to be with the Lord. I'm not saying this to brag; I'm saying this to tell you that the godliest people I've known are real people. And I can also tell you they loved God and had their priorities in order. Yet there was a balance to their lives.
The spirituality I'm talking about isn't some kind of spacey, wild-eyed, one-taco-short-of-a-combination-plate spirituality.
I'm talking about practical faith, a real faith that the Bible proclaims. That is the kind of spirituality Paul was speaking of when he said, "To live is Christ, and to die is gain."
Paul wasn't speaking of an elite spirituality that can only be experienced by him or by Christians in the first century. He was speaking of an experience, a lifestyle that should quite literally be the norm for every follower of Jesus Christ from his day to ours.
However, the Christianity of the New Testament does seem different from the Christianity of today. That's because as a contemporary church, we have strayed, to a large degree, from God's original intent.
I think most of the first century church had the same motto for living as Paul's: to live is Christ. There were no social advantages to being a Christian in those days. In fact, they could lose their lives because of it.
Yet the way the first century Christians impacted their culture is nothing short of breathtaking. They didn't outargue the pagans; they outlived them.
And it's worth noting that Christians of the first century made no attempts to conquer paganism and dead religion by reacting blow by blow. Instead, the early believers outthought, outprayed and outlived the nonbelievers.
Their weapons were positive, not negative. They didn't conduct protests or organize boycotts. They didn't put on campaigns to try to unseat the Roman emperors. Instead they prayed, preached and proclaimed the message of Jesus Christ. And to a large degree, they won over a good portion of their culture. They, like Paul, could say, "To live is Christ."
If we would say the same thing, we could impact our culture today in a much more effective way. To live is Christ.
Check out Greg Laurie's books and movies in the WND Superstore