westernjournal--2020-12-11--Family Threatened with Fine Over Cross Christmas Decoration

A family that stood by their faith , regardless of threats that it would cost them , has battled a local homeowners association and won its fight to keep a cross as part of their Christmas decorations .
The battle began when in this year of trials , James Faison of Raleigh , North Carolina , put up a six-foot cross in their yard , according to WTVD-TV .
The family called the cross a symbol of hope and stood up to the request to remove it .
Faison posted about the incident on his Facebook page .
“ Look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the HOA !
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So the Cross not representative of CHRISTmas , but a snowman is ?
We don ’ t celebrate CHRISTmas because of Santa or a snowman !
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” he wrote .
The Faison and the association went back and forth , with the family facing a $ 100 fine if they did not take down their cross .
Michael Dees of the association wrote the family at one point to say that “ several members of the board are devout Christians and are intimately familiar with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is based .
“ The cross represents the death of Jesus Christ who died for our sins so we can have eternal life .
The Christmas season is associated with the birth of the Savior such as nativity scenes would be appropriate representation of the season , ” according to KTRK-TV .
“ The Board believes that the Bible is very clear on the distinction between these two major events in Christ ’ s life on earth .
The cross is appropriate for display during the Easter season , but not as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Unless biblical references can be provided noting the cross as a symbol of the Christmas season for the board to reconsider , the cross is not considered to be a Christmas decoration , ” he added .
RELATED : Look : Chick-fil-A Spreads Holiday Cheer with Nearly 500,000 Christmas Lights “ Look at this response !
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What about Luke 2:11 , Isaiah 9:6-7 , John 18:37 , Philippians 2:5-8 !
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” Faison volleyed back on Facebook .
As the battle continued , it looked as though it would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a GoFundMe page where he explained his story .
“ Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born , unto us a son is given : and the government shall be upon his shoulder : and his name shall be called Wonderful , Counsellor , The mighty God , The everlasting Father , The Prince of Peace .
We are living in a time where some people do not believe that the Cross is representative of CHRISTmas , and his birth .
I could explain a lot more , but I wanted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from my HOA , ” he wrote .
“ Once you read this letter you will see why we have to stand for our religious freedoms .
JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON , And the COST of The cross HE PAID for our sins So we could receive THE GIFT OF SALVATION !
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Thanks for your support and these funds will go towards us standing against the HOA and the policy against freedom of religion .
Merry CHRISTmas.
” On Tuesday , the association surrendered and allowed the cross @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ recent interpretations from bible scripture.
” “ It was nobody but God !
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The Cross in CHRISTmas wins !
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” Faison posted on Facebook , along with a copy of the letter from the association .
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A family that stood by their faith, regardless of threats that it would cost them, has battled a local homeowners association and won its fight to keep a cross as part of their Christmas decorations.
The battle began when in this year of trials, James Faison of Raleigh, North Carolina, put up a six-foot cross in their yard, according to WTVD-TV.
The family called the cross a symbol of hope and stood up to the request to remove it.
THANK YOU! James Faison and family, and your six-foot Christmas Cross. — Carrietta N. White (@DonMarieHolland) December 11, 2020
Faison posted about the incident on his Facebook page.
“Look whose Christmas decorations are in violation of the HOA!! So the Cross not representative of CHRISTmas, but a snowman is? We don’t celebrate CHRISTmas because of Santa or a snowman!!!!” he wrote.
The Faison and the association went back and forth, with the family facing a $100 fine if they did not take down their cross.
@realDonaldTrump praying for you and look at how my HOA states that my Cross is not a Christmas decoration. pic.twitter.com/Gislain8QA — James M. Faison Jr. (@tackledbyfaith) December 4, 2020
Michael Dees of the association wrote the family at one point to say that “several members of the board are devout Christians and are intimately familiar with the cross being the foundation for which Christianity is based.
“The cross represents the death of Jesus Christ who died for our sins so we can have eternal life. The Christmas season is associated with the birth of the Savior such as nativity scenes would be appropriate representation of the season,” according to KTRK-TV.
“The Board believes that the Bible is very clear on the distinction between these two major events in Christ’s life on earth. The cross is appropriate for display during the Easter season, but not as a decoration during the Christmas season.
“Unless biblical references can be provided noting the cross as a symbol of the Christmas season for the board to reconsider, the cross is not considered to be a Christmas decoration,” he added.
THANK YOU! James Faison and family, and your six-foot Christmas Cross. — Carrietta N. White (@DonMarieHolland) December 11, 2020
“Look at this response!!! What about Luke 2:11, Isaiah 9:6-7, John 18:37, Philippians 2:5-8!!!” Faison volleyed back on Facebook.
As the battle continued, it looked as though it would be a costly fight, so Faison created a GoFundMe page where he explained his story.
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“Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. We are living in a time where some people do not believe that the Cross is representative of CHRISTmas, and his birth. I could explain a lot more, but I wanted to share this letter that I received from my HOA,” he wrote.
“Once you read this letter you will see why we have to stand for our religious freedoms. JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON, And the COST of The cross HE PAID for our sins So we could receive THE GIFT OF SALVATION!!! Thanks for your support and these funds will go towards us standing against the HOA and the policy against freedom of religion. Merry CHRISTmas.”
On Tuesday, the association surrendered and allowed the cross to remain, basing their decision on “recent interpretations from bible scripture.”
“It was nobody but God!!! The Cross in CHRISTmas wins!!!” Faison posted on Facebook, along with a copy of the letter from the association.
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westernjournal--2020-12-11--Biden Unveils Top Picks with Deep Obama Administration Ties

Joe Biden on Friday introduced five top picks for his new administration , drawing on leading names from the Obama White House while also tapping an Ohio congresswoman and a congressional committee veteran .
Appearing at the afternoon event were Biden ’ s choice for director of the Domestic Policy Council , Susan Rice , who served as President Barack Obama ’ s national security adviser and U.N. ambassador ; and Denis McDonough , Obama ’ s White House chief of staff , now nominated as Veterans Affairs secretary .
Also attending were Biden ’ s selection for agriculture secretary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same post for Obama ; Ohio Rep. Marcia Fudge , chosen to be the new administration ’ s Housing and Urban Development chief ; and Katherine Tai , who is chief trade counsel for the House Ways and Means Committee and has been tapped as U.S. trade representative .
“ They bring deep experience and bold new thinking , ” Biden said .
“ Above all , they know how government should and can work for all Americans.
” Rice , who was once thought to be a finalist to become Biden ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kamala Harris , is set to have wide-ranging sway over the incoming administration ’ s approach to immigration and health care .
She worked closely with Biden when he was Obama ’ s vice president and won ’ t require Senate confirmation — which could have faced stiff Republican opposition .
Those in line to head agencies require Senate approval .
Biden has already chosen former Secretary of State John Kerry to serve as special envoy on climate and Kerry ’ s Obama-era deputy Antony Blinken to lead the State Department .
Jeff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Office of Management and Budget director and a top economic adviser in the Obama White House , will return as Biden ’ s coronavirus response coordinator .
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Joe Biden on Friday introduced five top picks for his new administration, drawing on leading names from the Obama White House while also tapping an Ohio congresswoman and a congressional committee veteran.
Appearing at the afternoon event were Biden’s choice for director of the Domestic Policy Council, Susan Rice, who served as President Barack Obama’s national security adviser and U.N. ambassador; and Denis McDonough, Obama’s White House chief of staff, now nominated as Veterans Affairs secretary.
Also attending were Biden’s selection for agriculture secretary, Tom Vilsack, who held the same post for Obama; Ohio Rep. Marcia Fudge, chosen to be the new administration’s Housing and Urban Development chief; and Katherine Tai, who is chief trade counsel for the House Ways and Means Committee and has been tapped as U.S. trade representative.
“They bring deep experience and bold new thinking,” Biden said. “Above all, they know how government should and can work for all Americans.”
Rice, who was once thought to be a finalist to become Biden’s running mate before he settled on Kamala Harris, is set to have wide-ranging sway over the incoming administration’s approach to immigration and health care.
She worked closely with Biden when he was Obama’s vice president and won’t require Senate confirmation — which could have faced stiff Republican opposition.
Those in line to head agencies require Senate approval.
Biden has already chosen former Secretary of State John Kerry to serve as special envoy on climate and Kerry’s Obama-era deputy Antony Blinken to lead the State Department.
Jeff Zients, who did stints as acting Office of Management and Budget director and a top economic adviser in the Obama White House, will return as Biden’s coronavirus response coordinator.
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westernjournal--2020-12-11--Fauci Says Black People Should Trust COVID Vaccine Because an African-American Woman Helped Make It

According to the nation ’ s top infectious disease expert , black Americans should get the newly developed COVID-19 vaccine partly because a member of their race participated in making it .
Dr. Anthony Fauci , director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases , made the shocking statement Tuesday in a virtual appearance with the National Urban League livestreamed on Facebook .
The meeting , “ Making It Plain : A Conversation with Dr. Fauci , ” focused on the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on African-Americans and other “ people of color.
” When asked about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ participate in medical trials over mistrust of the government , Fauci quickly moved to shore up trust in the vaccine and the testing process .
While the doctor admitted there is skepticism around the speed with which the vaccine made its way to the American public , he claimed cutting-edge technology cut the development timeline from years to months .
“ I myself would be perfectly comfortable in taking the vaccine , and I would recommend it to my family , ” Fauci assured those watching the virtual meeting .
The disease expert @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of one scientist involved with the development of the Moderna vaccine , which he said has “ exquisite ” levels of efficacy against COVID-19 .
“ That vaccine was actually developed in my institute ’ s Vaccine Research Center by a team of scientists led by Dr. Barney Graham and his close colleague , Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett , or Kizzy Corbett , ” Fauci said .
“ Kizzy is an African-American scientist who is right at the forefront of the development of the vaccine.
” The doctor is so confident that black Americans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he even suggested opening with the line to encourage them to trust the vaccine .
“ So the first thing you might want to say to my African-American brothers and sisters is that , ‘ The vaccine that you ’ re gon na be taking was developed by an African-American woman.
’ And that is just a fact.
” While some people might base their personal vaccine schedules on the diversity of the team behind the inoculations , most are more concerned with their safety and effectiveness .
Despite Fauci ’ s upbeat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day earlier he admitted that the long-awaited vaccine isn ’ t exactly sunshine in a bottle .
During a Monday appearance on CNN , the health authority said he wasn ’ t sure if those who have taken the vaccine are still able to infect others after being inoculated .
RELATED : Pelosi Omits Key Detail About First Black Congressman When Announcing Exhibit Honoring Him Fauci ’ s central and controversial role in America ’ s response to the COVID-19 pandemic has drawn criticism from citizens and experts alike .
One medical doctor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the American people surrounding the vaccine .
Although Fauci seems convinced , it appears there is much work to be done before many Americans will trust the vaccine with full confidence .
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According to the nation’s top infectious disease expert, black Americans should get the newly developed COVID-19 vaccine partly because a member of their race participated in making it.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, made the shocking statement Tuesday in a virtual appearance with the National Urban League livestreamed on Facebook.
The meeting, “Making It Plain: A Conversation with Dr. Fauci,” focused on the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on African-Americans and other “people of color.”
When asked about the reluctance of the black community to participate in medical trials over mistrust of the government, Fauci quickly moved to shore up trust in the vaccine and the testing process.
While the doctor admitted there is skepticism around the speed with which the vaccine made its way to the American public, he claimed cutting-edge technology cut the development timeline from years to months.
“I myself would be perfectly comfortable in taking the vaccine, and I would recommend it to my family,” Fauci assured those watching the virtual meeting.
The disease expert then pivoted to focus on the race of one scientist involved with the development of the Moderna vaccine, which he said has “exquisite” levels of efficacy against COVID-19.
“That vaccine was actually developed in my institute’s Vaccine Research Center by a team of scientists led by Dr. Barney Graham and his close colleague, Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, or Kizzy Corbett,” Fauci said.
“Kizzy is an African-American scientist who is right at the forefront of the development of the vaccine.”
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The doctor is so confident that black Americans will respond to this race-based message that he even suggested opening with the line to encourage them to trust the vaccine.
“So the first thing you might want to say to my African-American brothers and sisters is that, ‘The vaccine that you’re gonna be taking was developed by an African-American woman.’ And that is just a fact.”
While some people might base their personal vaccine schedules on the diversity of the team behind the inoculations, most are more concerned with their safety and effectiveness.
Despite Fauci’s upbeat attitude on the livestream, just one day earlier he admitted that the long-awaited vaccine isn’t exactly sunshine in a bottle.
During a Monday appearance on CNN, the health authority said he wasn’t sure if those who have taken the vaccine are still able to infect others after being inoculated.
Fauci’s central and controversial role in America’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic has drawn criticism from citizens and experts alike.
One medical doctor recently blasted him for alleged misinformation pushed to the American people surrounding the vaccine.
Although Fauci seems convinced, it appears there is much work to be done before many Americans will trust the vaccine with full confidence.
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westernjournal--2020-12-11--Actor and Former Pro-Wrestler Tommy ‘Tiny’ Lister Dead at Age 62

Tommy “ Tiny ” Lister , an actor and former professional wrestler , was found dead in his apartment in Marina Del Ray , California , on Thursday .
He was 62 .
According to TMZ , friends and business associates of the 6-foot-5-inch monolith of a man grew concerned when they didn ’ t hear from him after Wednesday .
They contacted police to perform a wellness check , and when deputies entered the residence on Thursday , they found Lister unresponsive and he was pronounced dead on the scene .
Lister ’ s manager , Cindy Cowan , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a week ago and had been experiencing disconcertingly COVID-like symptoms .
He had to cancel an acting job Saturday because he felt weak and was having trouble breathing .
“ It literally went so fast , ” Cowan said , adding that his condition “ got really bad , really quick.
” While no cause of death has been confirmed yet , authorities say it appeared he died of natural causes — but the investigation is ongoing .
Since 1984 , Lister played numerous roles in film and television .
He appeared in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Knight , ” “ Austin Powers in Goldmember , ” “ Friday , ” “ No Holds Barred ” and “ The Fifth Element , ” among many others .
Often chosen as the “ bad guy ” because of his imposing stature , Lister also made his mark in comedy and wrestling .
After appearing in “ No Holds Barred ” with Hulk Hogan , Lister extended his acting role into the wrestling world , and for six months played the part of professional wrestler “ Zeus.
” According to his IMDb @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and wrestling — alongside his wife , he was a great force for good , too .
“ Tiny Lister has worked with some of the greatest directors ( Quentin Tarantino , Luc Besson , John Frankenheimer ) , many of our most noted actors ( Marlon Brando , Samuel L. Jackson , Johnny Depp , Peter O ’ Toole ) and a good share of the top talent in wrestling and rap ( Hulk Hogan , 50 Cent and Tupac Shakur , respectively ) — but it is Tiny ’ s devotion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the biggest impression , ” his IMDb bio states .
“ Along with his wife Felicia , Tiny now ministers across the country , reaching out to troubled youth , and sharing his powerful testimony and inspiration in churches and schools.
” Friends and fellow stars have wished him farewell on social media , highlighting his kindness and talent .
“ WWE is saddened to learn that Tom ‘ Tiny ’ Lister , known as Zeus to the WWE Universe , passed away today at age 62 , ” World Wrestling Entertainment shared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the late wrestler , the company added , “ WWE extends its condolences to Lister ’ s family , friends and fans.
” “ America ’ s favorite bully was a born entertainer who would pop into character at the drop of a hat terrifying people on and off camera , ” Ice Cube tweeted .
“ Followed by a big smile and laugh .
Thank you for being a good dude at heart .
I miss you already.
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Tommy “Tiny” Lister, an actor and former professional wrestler, was found dead in his apartment in Marina Del Ray, California, on Thursday. He was 62.
According to TMZ, friends and business associates of the 6-foot-5-inch monolith of a man grew concerned when they didn’t hear from him after Wednesday.
They contacted police to perform a wellness check, and when deputies entered the residence on Thursday, they found Lister unresponsive and he was pronounced dead on the scene.
Lister’s manager, Cindy Cowan, told CNN that Lister fell ill about a week ago and had been experiencing disconcertingly COVID-like symptoms. He had to cancel an acting job Saturday because he felt weak and was having trouble breathing.
“It literally went so fast,” Cowan said, adding that his condition “got really bad, really quick.”
While no cause of death has been confirmed yet, authorities say it appeared he died of natural causes — but the investigation is ongoing.
Since 1984, Lister played numerous roles in film and television. He appeared in “Confidence,” “The Dark Knight,” “Austin Powers in Goldmember,” “Friday,” “No Holds Barred” and “The Fifth Element,” among many others.
Often chosen as the “bad guy” because of his imposing stature, Lister also made his mark in comedy and wrestling. After appearing in “No Holds Barred” with Hulk Hogan, Lister extended his acting role into the wrestling world, and for six months played the part of professional wrestler “Zeus.”
According to his IMDb bio, his talent went beyond acting and wrestling — alongside his wife, he was a great force for good, too.
“Tiny Lister has worked with some of the greatest directors (Quentin Tarantino, Luc Besson, John Frankenheimer), many of our most noted actors (Marlon Brando, Samuel L. Jackson, Johnny Depp, Peter O’Toole) and a good share of the top talent in wrestling and rap (Hulk Hogan, 50 Cent and Tupac Shakur, respectively) — but it is Tiny’s devotion to ministry and public speaking that makes the biggest impression,” his IMDb bio states.
“Along with his wife Felicia, Tiny now ministers across the country, reaching out to troubled youth, and sharing his powerful testimony and inspiration in churches and schools.”
RIP Tiny “Deebo” Lister. America’s favorite bully was a born entertainer who would pop into character at the drop of a hat terrifying people on and off camera. Followed by a big smile and laugh. Thank you for being a good dude at heart. I miss you already. pic.twitter.com/jIl8yEZU9c — Ice Cube (@icecube) December 11, 2020
Friends and fellow stars have wished him farewell on social media, highlighting his kindness and talent.
“WWE is saddened to learn that Tom ‘Tiny’ Lister, known as Zeus to the WWE Universe, passed away today at age 62,” World Wrestling Entertainment shared on Facebook.
In an article dedicated to the late wrestler, the company added, “WWE extends its condolences to Lister’s family, friends and fans.”
RIP Tiny “Deebo” Lister. America’s favorite bully was a born entertainer who would pop into character at the drop of a hat terrifying people on and off camera. Followed by a big smile and laugh. Thank you for being a good dude at heart. I miss you already. pic.twitter.com/jIl8yEZU9c — Ice Cube (@icecube) December 11, 2020
“America’s favorite bully was a born entertainer who would pop into character at the drop of a hat terrifying people on and off camera,” Ice Cube tweeted. “Followed by a big smile and laugh. Thank you for being a good dude at heart. I miss you already.”
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westernjournal--2020-12-11--Large Corporation Teams Up with Colin Kaepernick in Bid To ‘Defund and Abolish the Police’

If you were looking for a reason to avoid Ben & Jerry ’ s ice cream on the shelf during your next grocery shopping outing , the company has just given you one .
The ice cream maker announced a partnership with anti-police activist and former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick on Thursday for a vegan ice cream called “ Change the Whirled.
” Kaepernick wants to “ defund and abolish the police ” in your community and others , and he hopes the corporation will assist him in that mission .
Kaepernick issued a statement on the vegan ice cream @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to Fox News .
“ I ’ m honored to partner with Ben & Jerry ’ s on Change the Whirled , ” he said .
“ Their commitment to challenging the anti-Black roots of policing in the United States demonstrates a material concern for the wellbeing of Black and Brown communities .
My hope is that this partnership will amplify calls to defund and abolish the police and to invest in futures that can make us safer , healthier , and truly free.
” The woke people who run marketing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they admire the anti-American activist , and they are not shy about heaping praise on him .
In a media release on the company website , Ben & Jerry ’ s , which is owned by the global corporation Unilever , laid it on pretty thick .
“ Sometimes things make perfect sense , and when they come together it ’ s like , what took so long ?
In retrospect , combining Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Chocolate Fudge Brownie to make Half Baked feels like a real no brainer , right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Well , we feel the same way about Change the Whirled , our new flavor partnership with Colin Kaepernick to benefit Know Your Rights Camp .
We both care deeply about and focus much of our time and energy on advancing issues of social and racial justice , ” Ben & Jerry ’ s said .
“ We both think ice cream creates joy and is a great way to bring people together .
And we both are clearly talented enough to start at quarterback right this second for any professional football team.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ posted about the new flavor on Twitter .
The ice cream company ’ s CEO took the Kaepernick praise to an entirely different level in a news release obtained by Fox News .
“ Colin Kaepernick and his Know Your Rights Camp is the perfect partner for Ben & Jerry ’ s to continue to advance our work on issues of racial justice , ” CEO Matthew McCarthy said .
“ Ben & Jerry ’ s is proud to diversify our flavor portfolio by honoring Kaepernick with a full-time flavor .
We deeply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protest racism , white supremacy and police violence through the belief that ‘ love is at the root of our resistance.
’ We have tremendous hope in what we can accomplish together.
” The Know Your Rights Campaign states its mission clearly on its website .
“ Our mission is to advance the liberation and well-being of Black and Brown communities through education , self-empowerment , mass-mobilization and the creation of new systems that elevate the next generation of change leaders , ” the campaign says .
The campaign ’ s mission sounds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ false premise that the civilized world is out to oppress minority Americans .
Kaepernick of course caught his career ’ s second wind when he began kneeling for the national anthem during the 2016 season — the same season , coincidentally , that he lost his starting spot while playing for the San Francisco 49ers .
He ’ s now aligned with the neo-Marxist Black Lives Matter political movement , so the militant tone of his campaign isn ’ t at all surprising .
In recent months , Kaepernick is perhaps best now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Apparently Ben & Jerry ’ s was chomping at the bit to get involved with that sentiment .
It will be interesting to see how the market responds to the leftist corporate activism from a company that makes ice cream .
Who doesn ’ t like their delicious goodness with a side of divisive racial politics ?
The anti-police activist also tweeted about the new ice cream .
“ I ’ ve teamed up with @ BenAndJerrys to serve up joy on the journey to justice !
Today , we ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new non-dairy flavor that hits shelves in early-2021 !
100 % of my proceeds will go to @ yourrightscamp with matching support from Ben & Jerry ’ s , ” he wrote .
The vegan “ Change the Whirled ” ice cream will be available at grocery stores next year .
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If you were looking for a reason to avoid Ben & Jerry’s ice cream on the shelf during your next grocery shopping outing, the company has just given you one.
The ice cream maker announced a partnership with anti-police activist and former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick on Thursday for a vegan ice cream called “Change the Whirled.” Kaepernick wants to “defund and abolish the police” in your community and others, and he hopes the corporation will assist him in that mission.
Kaepernick issued a statement on the vegan ice cream which will bear his name and face, according to Fox News.
“I’m honored to partner with Ben & Jerry’s on Change the Whirled,” he said. “Their commitment to challenging the anti-Black roots of policing in the United States demonstrates a material concern for the wellbeing of Black and Brown communities. My hope is that this partnership will amplify calls to defund and abolish the police and to invest in futures that can make us safer, healthier, and truly free.”
The woke people who run marketing for the company want you to know they admire the anti-American activist, and they are not shy about heaping praise on him.
In a media release on the company website, Ben & Jerry’s, which is owned by the global corporation Unilever, laid it on pretty thick.
“Sometimes things make perfect sense, and when they come together it’s like, what took so long? In retrospect, combining Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Chocolate Fudge Brownie to make Half Baked feels like a real no brainer, right?” the company wrote.
“Well, we feel the same way about Change the Whirled, our new flavor partnership with Colin Kaepernick to benefit Know Your Rights Camp. We both care deeply about and focus much of our time and energy on advancing issues of social and racial justice,” Ben & Jerry’s said.
“We both think ice cream creates joy and is a great way to bring people together. And we both are clearly talented enough to start at quarterback right this second for any professional football team.”
Ben & Jerry’s also posted about the new flavor on Twitter.
We’re proud to partner with @Kaepernick7 and @yourrightscamp as they work to empower Black and Brown people. Learn more: https://t.co/adBs1nCJmc pic.twitter.com/vKN7o41GRX — Ben & Jerry’s (@benandjerrys) December 11, 2020
The ice cream company’s CEO took the Kaepernick praise to an entirely different level in a news release obtained by Fox News.
“Colin Kaepernick and his Know Your Rights Camp is the perfect partner for Ben & Jerry’s to continue to advance our work on issues of racial justice,” CEO Matthew McCarthy said.
“Ben & Jerry’s is proud to diversify our flavor portfolio by honoring Kaepernick with a full-time flavor. We deeply respect how Colin uses his voice to protest racism, white supremacy and police violence through the belief that ‘love is at the root of our resistance.’ We have tremendous hope in what we can accomplish together.”
The Know Your Rights Campaign states its mission clearly on its website.
“Our mission is to advance the liberation and well-being of Black and Brown communities through education, self-empowerment, mass-mobilization and the creation of new systems that elevate the next generation of change leaders,” the campaign says.
The campaign’s mission sounds equal parts angry and predicated on the false premise that the civilized world is out to oppress minority Americans.
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Kaepernick of course caught his career’s second wind when he began kneeling for the national anthem during the 2016 season — the same season, coincidentally, that he lost his starting spot while playing for the San Francisco 49ers.
He’s now aligned with the neo-Marxist Black Lives Matter political movement, so the militant tone of his campaign isn’t at all surprising.
In recent months, Kaepernick is perhaps best now known for saying things such as this:
Black ppl have been dehumanized, brutalized, criminalized + terrorized by America for centuries, & are expected to join your commemoration of “independence”, while you enslaved our ancestors. We reject your celebration of white supremacy & look forward to liberation for all. ✊? pic.twitter.com/YCD2SYlgv4 — Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) July 4, 2020
Apparently Ben & Jerry’s was chomping at the bit to get involved with that sentiment. It will be interesting to see how the market responds to the leftist corporate activism from a company that makes ice cream. Who doesn’t like their delicious goodness with a side of divisive racial politics?
The anti-police activist also tweeted about the new ice cream.
“I’ve teamed up with @BenAndJerrys to serve up joy on the journey to justice! Today, we’re excited to introduce Change the Whirled, a new non-dairy flavor that hits shelves in early-2021! 100% of my proceeds will go to @yourrightscamp with matching support from Ben & Jerry’s,” he wrote.
I’ve teamed up with @BenAndJerrys to serve up joy on the journey to justice! Today, we’re excited to introduce Change the Whirled, a new non-dairy flavor that hits shelves in early-2021! 100% of my proceeds will go to @yourrightscamp with matching support from Ben & Jerry’s pic.twitter.com/OouYwUXPXK — Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) December 10, 2020
The vegan “Change the Whirled” ice cream will be available at grocery stores next year.
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westernjournal--2020-12-11--Dem Rep Makes Waves by Introducing Bill To Limit Women’s Sports to Biological Women

Former presidential candidate and outgoing Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii has introduced a bill that would effectively block biological males who identify as transgender women from competing in women ’ s sports at federally funded schools .
The “ Protect Women ’ s Sports Act ” says that “ To provide that for purposes of determining compliance with title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 in athletics , sex shall be determined on the basis of biological sex as determined at birth by a physician.
” “ Given the average difference in abilities conferred by biological sex , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for female athletes is based on biological sex , ” according to a news release posted on Gabbard ’ s website .
“ This bill protects the sex-based intention of Title IX protections by reaffirming the biological sex-based distinctions between men and women in athletics , ” the release said .
Gabbard said in a statement that the bill “ protects title IX ’ s original intent.
” “ Title IX was a historic provision championed by Hawaii ’ s own Congresswoman Patsy Mink in order to provide equal opportunity for women and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” she said .
“ It led to a generational shift that impacted countless women , creating life-changing opportunities for girls and women that never existed before .
However , Title IX is being weakened by some states who are misinterpreting Title IX , creating uncertainty , undue hardship and lost opportunities for female athletes .
“ Our legislation protects Title IX ’ s original intent which was based on the general biological distinction between men and women athletes based on sex , ” she added .
“ It is critical that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure women and girls in sports have the opportunity to compete and excel on a level playing field.
” According to Sports Illustrated , the bill would prohibit federally funded schools from allowing “ a person whose biological sex at birth is male to participate in an athletic program or activity that is designated for women or girls.
” Republican Rep. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma , who co-sponsored the bipartisan bill , indicated it is long past time to protect the opportunities intended to be afforded women by Title IX .
“ Title @ @ @ @ @ @ @ girls an equal chance to succeed , including in sports .
Allowing biological males to compete in women ’ s sports diminishes that equality and takes away from the original intent of Title IX , ” he said .
“ As the father of three girls involved in athletics , I want them to be able to compete on a level playing field .
I am proud to lead this bill that will safeguard the integrity of women ’ s sports and ensure female athletes can compete fairly.
” The fate of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be in the new Congress next year .
Mullin , however , was re-elected in November to a fourth term .
The Gabbard-Mullin bill is similar to one introduced in the Senate in September by Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler of Georgia .
The legislation was co-sponsored by Republican Sens .
Mike Lee of Utah , Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee , James Lankford of Oklahoma and Tom Cotton of Arkansas .
The “ Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act , ” would strip schools that allow biological males to compete in women @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
RELATED : Sexualizing Children Is 'Corporate Practice ' for Netflix , Advocacy Group Says “ Title IX established a fair and equal chance for women and girls to compete , and sports should be no exception , ” Loeffler said in a statement on her website .
“ As someone who learned invaluable life lessons and built confidence playing sports throughout my life , I ’ m proud to lead this legislation to ensure girls of all ages can enjoy those same opportunities , ” Loeffler said .
“ This commonsense bill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and leveling the athletic field that Title IX guarantees.
” “ Men and women are biologically different , ” Lee added .
“ That ’ s just a scientific fact .
For the safety of female athletes and for the integrity of women ’ s sports , we must honor those differences on a fair field of competition.
” “ I applaud Sen. Loeffler for introducing the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act , ’ ” said Tony Perkins , president of the Family Research Council .
“ Allowing boys to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unfair and it poses increased physical risk to girls , particularly at the high school and college levels .
Sen. Loeffler ’ s bill will help ensure that girls are afforded the opportunity to play on a level playing field.
” “ As a mother of a young girl , I never want to see my daughter out-competed or endangered by policies allowing biological males onto women ’ s sports teams .
And I am not alone , ” said Jessica Anderson , executive director of Heritage Action for America .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to force ideology on the nation at the expense of women and girls .
I applaud Senator Loeffler for advancing the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act and standing strong for American women.
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Former presidential candidate and outgoing Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii has introduced a bill that would effectively block biological males who identify as transgender women from competing in women’s sports at federally funded schools.
The “Protect Women’s Sports Act” says that “To provide that for purposes of determining compliance with title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 in athletics, sex shall be determined on the basis of biological sex as determined at birth by a physician.”
“Given the average difference in abilities conferred by biological sex, this bill would clarify Title IX protections for female athletes is based on biological sex,” according to a news release posted on Gabbard’s website.
“This bill protects the sex-based intention of Title IX protections by reaffirming the biological sex-based distinctions between men and women in athletics,” the release said.
Gabbard said in a statement that the bill “protects title IX’s original intent.”
“Title IX was a historic provision championed by Hawaii’s own Congresswoman Patsy Mink in order to provide equal opportunity for women and girls in high school and college sports,” she said. “It led to a generational shift that impacted countless women, creating life-changing opportunities for girls and women that never existed before. However, Title IX is being weakened by some states who are misinterpreting Title IX, creating uncertainty, undue hardship and lost opportunities for female athletes.
“Our legislation protects Title IX’s original intent which was based on the general biological distinction between men and women athletes based on sex,” she added. “It is critical that the legacy of Title IX continues to ensure women and girls in sports have the opportunity to compete and excel on a level playing field.”
According to Sports Illustrated, the bill would prohibit federally funded schools from allowing “a person whose biological sex at birth is male to participate in an athletic program or activity that is designated for women or girls.”
Republican Rep. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma, who co-sponsored the bipartisan bill, indicated it is long past time to protect the opportunities intended to be afforded women by Title IX.
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“Title IX was designed to give women and girls an equal chance to succeed, including in sports. Allowing biological males to compete in women’s sports diminishes that equality and takes away from the original intent of Title IX,” he said.
“As the father of three girls involved in athletics, I want them to be able to compete on a level playing field. I am proud to lead this bill that will safeguard the integrity of women’s sports and ensure female athletes can compete fairly.”
The fate of the legislation is uncertain. Gabbard will not be in the new Congress next year. Mullin, however, was re-elected in November to a fourth term.
The Gabbard-Mullin bill is similar to one introduced in the Senate in September by Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler of Georgia. The legislation was co-sponsored by Republican Sens. Mike Lee of Utah, Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, James Lankford of Oklahoma and Tom Cotton of Arkansas.
The “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act,” would strip schools that allow biological males to compete in women’s sports of their federal funding.
“Title IX established a fair and equal chance for women and girls to compete, and sports should be no exception,” Loeffler said in a statement on her website.
“As someone who learned invaluable life lessons and built confidence playing sports throughout my life, I’m proud to lead this legislation to ensure girls of all ages can enjoy those same opportunities,” Loeffler said. “This commonsense bill protects women and girls by safeguarding fairness and leveling the athletic field that Title IX guarantees.”
“Men and women are biologically different,” Lee added. “That’s just a scientific fact. For the safety of female athletes and for the integrity of women’s sports, we must honor those differences on a fair field of competition.”
Conservative leaders applauded the Senate legislation.
“I applaud Sen. Loeffler for introducing the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act,’” said Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council. “Allowing boys to play on girls’ sports teams is unfair and it poses increased physical risk to girls, particularly at the high school and college levels. Sen. Loeffler’s bill will help ensure that girls are afforded the opportunity to play on a level playing field.”
“As a mother of a young girl, I never want to see my daughter out-competed or endangered by policies allowing biological males onto women’s sports teams. And I am not alone,” said Jessica Anderson, executive director of Heritage Action for America.
“The American people oppose the extremists who want to force ideology on the nation at the expense of women and girls. I applaud Senator Loeffler for advancing the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act and standing strong for American women.”
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westernjournal--2020-12-11--Dem Circuit Attorney Thrown Out of McCloskey Case for Pursuing Prosecution for ‘Political Purposes’

A St. Louis , Missouri , attorney has been barred from the prosecution of Mark and Patricia McCloskey , who were charged after they were seen on video warding off rioters with guns outside their mansion in June .
Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner was accused of having “ initiated a criminal prosecution for political purposes ” after it was found that she had circulated two fundraising emails about the case to aid her re-election bid , according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch .
The McCloskey legal team argued that Gardner circulated one such email weeks ahead of the Democratic primary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pulling thread , she links the defendant and his conduct to her critics , ” Judge Thomas Clark II wrote .
“ These emails are tailored to use the June 28 incident to solicit money by positioning her against the defendant and her more vocal critics.
” Clark ’ s disqualification applies only to Mark McCloskey ’ s charges , but Gardner ’ s office is forbidden from taking up the case as a whole .
Patricia McCloskey ’ s trial has been transferred to another circuit attorney , and the city will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ husband , according to the Post-Dispatch .
“ This is what we wanted , ” the couple ’ s defense lawyer Joel Schwartz said .
“ We would like a fair-minded prosecutor to take a look at the alleged crimes and reassess the evidence and see what they come up with because we don ’ t believe any of the evidence supports any of the charges .
… As long as that happens , then I think we ’ ll have the right outcome and that would hopefully be no charges.
” The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city authorities charged them with unlawful use of a weapon and evidence tampering .
The McCloskeys later faced a brandishing offense .
Law enforcement executed a search warrant in July and seized the AR-15 that Mark McCloskey allegedly used to protect his home , according to KSDK .
“ [ They said ] that they were going to kill us , ” Patricia McCloskey told Fox News in July regarding the agitators around her home .
“ They were going to come in there .
They were going to burn down the house.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ living in our house after I was dead , and they were pointing to different rooms and said , ‘ That ’ s going to be my bedroom and that ’ s going to be the living room and I ’ m going to be taking a shower in that room , ” she continued .
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A St. Louis, Missouri, attorney has been barred from the prosecution of Mark and Patricia McCloskey, who were charged after they were seen on video warding off rioters with guns outside their mansion in June.
Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner was accused of having “initiated a criminal prosecution for political purposes” after it was found that she had circulated two fundraising emails about the case to aid her re-election bid, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The McCloskey legal team argued that Gardner circulated one such email weeks ahead of the Democratic primary in August.
“Like a needle pulling thread, she links the defendant and his conduct to her critics,” Judge Thomas Clark II wrote.
“These emails are tailored to use the June 28 incident to solicit money by positioning her against the defendant and her more vocal critics.”
Clark’s disqualification applies only to Mark McCloskey’s charges, but Gardner’s office is forbidden from taking up the case as a whole.
Patricia McCloskey’s trial has been transferred to another circuit attorney, and the city will need to find another prosecutor for her husband, according to the Post-Dispatch.
“This is what we wanted,” the couple’s defense lawyer Joel Schwartz said.
“We would like a fair-minded prosecutor to take a look at the alleged crimes and reassess the evidence and see what they come up with because we don’t believe any of the evidence supports any of the charges. … As long as that happens, then I think we’ll have the right outcome and that would hopefully be no charges.”
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The pair pleaded not guilty in October after city authorities charged them with unlawful use of a weapon and evidence tampering. The McCloskeys later faced a brandishing offense.
Law enforcement executed a search warrant in July and seized the AR-15 that Mark McCloskey allegedly used to protect his home, according to KSDK.
“[They said] that they were going to kill us,” Patricia McCloskey told Fox News in July regarding the agitators around her home. “They were going to come in there. They were going to burn down the house.”
“They were going to be living in our house after I was dead, and they were pointing to different rooms and said, ‘That’s going to be my bedroom and that’s going to be the living room and I’m going to be taking a shower in that room,” she continued.
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westernjournal--2020-12-12--Family Restaurant Goes All Out To Feed Employees as Indoor Dining Ban Kicks In

A family-owned Kentucky restaurant donated a massive sum to its employees the day before Dem Gov .
Andy Beshear forced the closure of all indoor-dining spots to suppress the spread of COVID-19 .
The governor issue mandated closure on Nov. 18 , requiring that all indoor-dining restaurants in Kentucky close their doors to diners until Dec. 13 , in order to prevent a further surge in coronavirus cases , hospitalizations and deaths .
The news came as a shock to many local restaurateurs , who will no doubt continue struggling to make ends meet , hit hard by previous coronavirus-related @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 120 billion in sales during the first three months of the pandemic — a number that is likely to rise during the busy holiday season .
One restaurant , however , sought to put its employees first and give an early Christmas gift to those who would be out of work as a result of more recent lockdown efforts .
On Friday , Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment invited their loyal customers to one last dine-in experience before the mandate came into effect .
The best part ?
One hundred percent of the proceeds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the chain ’ s Lexington and Louisville locations .
“ Per @ AndyBeshearKY ’ s mandate , all restaurants in KY will be closed for dine-in starting tomorrow , ” read a posting on the restaurant ’ s official Twitter account .
TRENDING : After Demoralizing SCOTUS Rejection , Defiant Trump Vows 'We Have Just Begun To Fight' “ 100 % OF TONIGHT ’ S SALES in LX and LV will be donated to our amazing employees in # Lexington & # Louisville.
” At the end of the night , grateful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given a total of $ 60,000 , according to Fox News .
Jeff Ruby ’ s CEO Britney Miller told Fox News that the governor ’ s order came “ without warning ” and with no relief plan for those who would be put out of work .
“ Congress right now is dragging their feet .
They need to put politics aside .
We need both the Senate and the House to come together and to get negotiations started , ” Miller said .
“ To not have any relief for employees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get furloughed or laid off and to not have any sort of unemployment plan in place for those folks — especially during the holidays — is heartbreaking.
” “ And so , it ’ s just frustrating .
We ’ re being singled out , ” she added .
Fellow restaurant owners in the area were quick to echo Miller ’ s sentiments , drafting an online petition to Gov .
Beshear , which impored him to rescind the order .
The petitioners alleged restaurants had been made to endure the worst of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , while shopping centers and gyms remain open .
RELATED : The World 's First Commercial Christmas Card Is for Sale and It 's Only $ 25,000 Several research institutions , including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , have labeled restaurants as hot-spots for viral transmission .
The lack of social distancing and mask-wearing , experts claim , contributes greatly to the spread in those areas .
The CDC defended their stance on the food industry ’ s role in the transmission of COVID-19 in a September report , writing that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while eating and drinking , whereas shopping and numerous other indoor activities do not preclude mask use ” .
The National Restaurant Association has challenged this assumption in defense of restaurant owners and workers .
In a recent video statement the special interest claimed that “ absent contact tracing and public health data determining who among the groups actually contract the virus and without a higher level of specificity to where they contracted it , using a modeling exercise with anonymized location data pulled from mobile devices is not an acceptable way to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for virus transmission.
” Despite its best efforts , many states are continuing to implement drastic lockdown measures , including the closure of local restaurants and small businesses .
Miller worries that laid-off workers and owners in an industry that employs 10 percent of the U.S. workforce , may not be able to stay afloat .
It remains unclear whether these severe restrictions will be lifted on , or before , Dec. 13 .
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A family-owned Kentucky restaurant donated a massive sum to its employees the day before Dem Gov. Andy Beshear forced the closure of all indoor-dining spots to suppress the spread of COVID-19.
The governor issue mandated closure on Nov. 18, requiring that all indoor-dining restaurants in Kentucky close their doors to diners until Dec. 13, in order to prevent a further surge in coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths.
The news came as a shock to many local restaurateurs, who will no doubt continue struggling to make ends meet, hit hard by previous coronavirus-related lockdowns. American restaurants reportedly lost $120 billion in sales during the first three months of the pandemic — a number that is likely to rise during the busy holiday season.
One restaurant, however, sought to put its employees first and give an early Christmas gift to those who would be out of work as a result of more recent lockdown efforts. On Friday, Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment invited their loyal customers to one last dine-in experience before the mandate came into effect. The best part? One hundred percent of the proceeds from the evening were donated to employees at the chain’s Lexington and Louisville locations.
“Per @AndyBeshearKY’s mandate, all restaurants in KY will be closed for dine-in starting tomorrow,” read a posting on the restaurant’s official Twitter account.
“100% OF TONIGHT’S SALES in LX and LV will be donated to our amazing employees in #Lexington & #Louisville.”
Per @AndyBeshearKY‘s mandate, all restaurants in KY will be closed for dine-in starting tomorrow. 100% OF TONIGHT’S SALES in LX and LV will be donated to our amazing employees in #Lexington & #Louisville. Make plans to join us or place an order at https://t.co/i7YA8I9xnG! pic.twitter.com/GFIa9EdsTf — Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment (@RubyCulinary) November 19, 2020
At the end of the night, grateful Jeff Ruby’s workers were collectively given a total of $60,000, according to Fox News.
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Jeff Ruby’s CEO Britney Miller told Fox News that the governor’s order came “without warning” and with no relief plan for those who would be put out of work.
“Congress right now is dragging their feet. They need to put politics aside. We need both the Senate and the House to come together and to get negotiations started,” Miller said.
“To not have any relief for employees right now, for people who do get furloughed or laid off and to not have any sort of unemployment plan in place for those folks — especially during the holidays — is heartbreaking.”
“And so, it’s just frustrating. We’re being singled out,” she added.
Fellow restaurant owners in the area were quick to echo Miller’s sentiments, drafting an online petition to Gov. Beshear, which impored him to rescind the order. The petitioners alleged restaurants had been made to endure the worst of what the pandemic had to offer financially, while shopping centers and gyms remain open.
Several research institutions, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have labeled restaurants as hot-spots for viral transmission. The lack of social distancing and mask-wearing, experts claim, contributes greatly to the spread in those areas.
The CDC defended their stance on the food industry’s role in the transmission of COVID-19 in a September report, writing that “masks cannot be effectively worn while eating and drinking, whereas shopping and numerous other indoor activities do not preclude mask use”.
The National Restaurant Association has challenged this assumption in defense of restaurant owners and workers.
In a recent video statement the special interest claimed that “absent contact tracing and public health data determining who among the groups actually contract the virus and without a higher level of specificity to where they contracted it, using a modeling exercise with anonymized location data pulled from mobile devices is not an acceptable way to determine that restaurants are a likely cause for virus transmission.”
Despite its best efforts, many states are continuing to implement drastic lockdown measures, including the closure of local restaurants and small businesses. Miller worries that laid-off workers and owners in an industry that employs 10 percent of the U.S. workforce, may not be able to stay afloat.
It remains unclear whether these severe restrictions will be lifted on, or before, Dec. 13. Until then, the restaurant employees of Kentucky wait with bated breath and look to Congress for a long-awaited second round of federal relief legislation.
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westernjournal--2020-12-12--Republican Jewish Coalition Rips Raphael Warnock for ‘Hatemongering’ and Anti-Israel Beliefs

As the two runoff elections in Georgia draw nearer , the past remarks of certain Senate candidates are being subjected to intense scrutiny as voters prepare to make their decision about who to elect to the U.S. Senate next month .
The candidates ’ position on Israel has played a major part in the race between Democratic Senate candidate Rev .
Raphael Warnock and Republican Rep. Kelly Loeffler , as both contenders appear to have widely different views on the subject .
During a debate that took place on Dec. 6 , Loeffler drew attention to previous statements Warnock had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the topic of race .
“ I have worked to bring communities together my entire life .
But this is really terrible coming from someone who has divided people continually , ” Loeffler said .
TRENDING : After Demoralizing SCOTUS Rejection , Defiant Trump Vows 'We Have Just Begun To Fight' “ He ’ s called on Americans to repent for their worship of whiteness .
He ’ s called Israel an apartheid state and said that we should end military assistance .
He ’ s compared Israelis defending themselves against Palestinians @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s celebrated Jeremiah Wright , an anti-American antisemite .
That ’ s divisive.
” To assuage concerns about whether or not he will support Israel if elected , Warnock wrote in an op-ed published at the Jewish Democratic Council of America about his “ interfaith commitment ” to the Jewish community and Israel .
Warnock accused Loeffler of “ misrepresenting [ his ] views for political gain , ” and he decried the claim that he believes Israel is an apartheid state as “ patently false.
” The Democratic Senate candidate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ stand with the Jewish community and Israel in the U.S. Senate ” in response to Loeffler ’ s criticism prompted the Republican Jewish Coalition ( RJC ) to step in and share Warnock ’ s history of statements about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu , as well as his connection to various figures who have questioned the country ’ s right to exist .
“ Rev .
Warnock recently told a Jewish group that he supports Israel , but he has a long history of statements that testify to the fact that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said on their website .
“ His 2016 comparison of Prime Minister Netanyahu to segregationist George Wallace in front of an African American audience was simple hatemongering.
” Despite Warnock ’ s claims to the contrary , he has compared Israel to an “ apartheid ” before , as seen in a recently resurfaced video of a Palm Sunday Sermon he delivered at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in 2015 .
“ If you do not have a Palestinian state , you will have to have apartheid in Israel that denies other citizens , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will have a democracy that is not a Jewish state , ” Warnock had said .
RELATED : Trump Announces 'Massive Breakthrough ' for Peace as Israel Reaches Deal with Another Arab Nation The RJC also expressed concern over former Women ’ s March Leader Linda Sarsour ’ s endorsement of Warnock ’ s comments about Netanyahu , as well as the support his campaign has received from Democratic Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar .
All three women have faced criticism for several public statements of theirs that many felt were antisemitic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Examiner highlighted remarks Sarsour made during the 12th Annual Conference for Palestine , where she claimed : “ Israel … is built on supremacy ; that is built on the idea that Jews are supreme to everybody else.
” That same year , The Times of Israel reported that Congresswoman Omar and Tlaib were refused a visit to the Holy Land , as top Israeli officials said they would not permit “ those who deny our right to exist in this world to enter Israel .
In principle this is a very justified @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pair were barred from entering Israel , the two members of the “ squad ” shared an antisemitic drawing of the Israeli Prime Minister by Carlos Latuff , an artist who won second-place in Iran ’ s International Holocaust Cartoon Contest back in 2006 .
Both Omar and Tlaib have supported Boycott , Divestment , and Sanctions ( BDS ) efforts against Israel , a movement that advocates for crippling Israel economically , and Omar has even been criticized by some of her Democratic colleagues for implying Jewish lawmakers have dual loyalties when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alongside what the RJC called a “ preponderance of anti-Israel statements ” made by Warnock himself , the group cited these ties as proof that Warnock will “ side with Israel ’ s opponents in the Democratic Party and against Israel at every opportunity.
” Based on this , the RJC insisted that “ Warnock is the wrong choice for Georgia and for the US Senate ” compared to Loeffler , a candidate the group said is “ a good friend of Israel and the Jewish community.
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As the two runoff elections in Georgia draw nearer, the past remarks of certain Senate candidates are being subjected to intense scrutiny as voters prepare to make their decision about who to elect to the U.S. Senate next month.
The candidates’ position on Israel has played a major part in the race between Democratic Senate candidate Rev. Raphael Warnock and Republican Rep. Kelly Loeffler, as both contenders appear to have widely different views on the subject.
During a debate that took place on Dec. 6, Loeffler drew attention to previous statements Warnock had made about Israel once the discussion shifted to the topic of race.
“I have worked to bring communities together my entire life. But this is really terrible coming from someone who has divided people continually,” Loeffler said.
“He’s called on Americans to repent for their worship of whiteness. He’s called Israel an apartheid state and said that we should end military assistance. He’s compared Israelis defending themselves against Palestinians … to birds of prey. And he’s celebrated Jeremiah Wright, an anti-American antisemite. That’s divisive.”
To assuage concerns about whether or not he will support Israel if elected, Warnock wrote in an op-ed published at the Jewish Democratic Council of America about his “interfaith commitment” to the Jewish community and Israel.
Warnock accused Loeffler of “misrepresenting [his] views for political gain,” and he decried the claim that he believes Israel is an apartheid state as “patently false.”
The Democratic Senate candidate’s recent insistence that he will “stand with the Jewish community and Israel in the U.S. Senate” in response to Loeffler’s criticism prompted the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) to step in and share Warnock’s history of statements about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as well as his connection to various figures who have questioned the country’s right to exist.
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“Rev. Warnock recently told a Jewish group that he supports Israel, but he has a long history of statements that testify to the fact that he does not,” the group said on their website.
“His 2016 comparison of Prime Minister Netanyahu to segregationist George Wallace in front of an African American audience was simple hatemongering.”
Despite Warnock’s claims to the contrary, he has compared Israel to an “apartheid” before, as seen in a recently resurfaced video of a Palm Sunday Sermon he delivered at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in 2015.
“If you do not have a Palestinian state, you will have to have apartheid in Israel that denies other citizens, sisters and brothers citizenship, or you will have a democracy that is not a Jewish state,” Warnock had said.
The RJC also expressed concern over former Women’s March Leader Linda Sarsour’s endorsement of Warnock’s comments about Netanyahu, as well as the support his campaign has received from Democratic Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar.
Warnock was absolutely correct. https://t.co/lh6dChR5bx — Linda Sarsour (@lsarsour) December 10, 2020
All three women have faced criticism for several public statements of theirs that many felt were antisemitic.
This is happening in America! Anti-Semite Linda Sarsour claims “Israel is built on Jewish supremacy.” No Linda, Israel is built on the idea that Jews needed a haven in their 3,500 year-old ancestral homeland after being exterminated in the Holocaust. #Antisemitism pic.twitter.com/XjTBQhvPrx — Hananya Naftali (@HananyaNaftali) December 3, 2019
Back in 2019, the Washington Examiner highlighted remarks Sarsour made during the 12th Annual Conference for Palestine, where she claimed: “Israel … is built on supremacy; that is built on the idea that Jews are supreme to everybody else.”
That same year, The Times of Israel reported that Congresswoman Omar and Tlaib were refused a visit to the Holy Land, as top Israeli officials said they would not permit “those who deny our right to exist in this world to enter Israel. In principle this is a very justified decision.”
A few days after the pair were barred from entering Israel, the two members of the “squad” shared an antisemitic drawing of the Israeli Prime Minister by Carlos Latuff, an artist who won second-place in Iran’s International Holocaust Cartoon Contest back in 2006.
Both Omar and Tlaib have supported Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) efforts against Israel, a movement that advocates for crippling Israel economically, and Omar has even been criticized by some of her Democratic colleagues for implying Jewish lawmakers have dual loyalties when it comes to Israel and America.
Alongside what the RJC called a “preponderance of anti-Israel statements” made by Warnock himself, the group cited these ties as proof that Warnock will “side with Israel’s opponents in the Democratic Party and against Israel at every opportunity.”
Based on this, the RJC insisted that “Warnock is the wrong choice for Georgia and for the US Senate” compared to Loeffler, a candidate the group said is “a good friend of Israel and the Jewish community.”
The Georgia Senate runoff elections will take place on Jan. 5.
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westernjournal--2020-12-12--Did Norway Just Criminalize ‘Misgendering’ a Trans Person, Even in Private Homes?

Norway ’ s parliament introduced changes to the “ hate speech ” section of its penal code in November , adding protections for transgender individuals .
The Nov. 24 legislation is incredibly troublesome , given the ill-defined nature of “ hate speech , ” especially when it applies to transgenderism .
Even more troubling , the guidelines apply to citizens both in public and in private .
This means citizens can be reprimanded for saying the “ wrong ” thing even if it happens within their own homes .
According to Reuters , the amendment outlaws discrimination based on “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : After Demoralizing SCOTUS Rejection , Defiant Trump Vows 'We Have Just Begun To Fight' Hate speech , according to Norway ’ s penal code , is defined as “ discriminatory or hateful ” statements and “ threatening or insulting a person or promoting hate of , persecution of or contempt for another person ” based on their skin color , religion , sexual orientation and more .
Many leftist activists claim that “ misgendering , ” or referring to a transgender person by their biological sex , is an egregious insult .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ referring to a transgender person by their birth name without their consent instead of the name they use after transitioning , is another practice considered by some to be insulting “ hate speech.
” If the code is interpreted in this way , any person who insults a transgender person by misgendering or deadnaming them in public could be fined or face a maximum of three years in prison in Norway .
Anyone violating the hate speech code in private could face a fine or up to one year in jail , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this story should serve as a powerful reminder to Americans .
This is why our First Amendment protections are so valuable .
Many Democratic politicians in the United States would likely support such a law in our country , given how they complain about “ hate speech ” and show unwavering support for what they believe to be “ transgender rights.
” It may be only a matter of time before such a law is actually passed in this country .
The lawmakers who passed this legislation in Norway are real people , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s nothing short of naive to assume that American lawmakers would never attempt to pursue similarly heinous laws in America .
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Norway’s parliament introduced changes to the “hate speech” section of its penal code in November, adding protections for transgender individuals.
The Nov. 24 legislation is incredibly troublesome, given the ill-defined nature of “hate speech,” especially when it applies to transgenderism.
Even more troubling, the guidelines apply to citizens both in public and in private.
This means citizens can be reprimanded for saying the “wrong” thing even if it happens within their own homes.
According to Reuters, the amendment outlaws discrimination based on “gender identity or gender expression.”
Hate speech, according to Norway’s penal code, is defined as “discriminatory or hateful” statements and “threatening or insulting a person or promoting hate of, persecution of or contempt for another person” based on their skin color, religion, sexual orientation and more.
Many leftist activists claim that “misgendering,” or referring to a transgender person by their biological sex, is an egregious insult.
“Deadnaming,” the practice of referring to a transgender person by their birth name without their consent instead of the name they use after transitioning, is another practice considered by some to be insulting “hate speech.”
If the code is interpreted in this way, any person who insults a transgender person by misgendering or deadnaming them in public could be fined or face a maximum of three years in prison in Norway.
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Anyone violating the hate speech code in private could face a fine or up to one year in jail, according to Reuters.
If nothing else, this story should serve as a powerful reminder to Americans.
This is why our First Amendment protections are so valuable.
Many Democratic politicians in the United States would likely support such a law in our country, given how they complain about “hate speech” and show unwavering support for what they believe to be “transgender rights.”
It may be only a matter of time before such a law is actually passed in this country.
The lawmakers who passed this legislation in Norway are real people, not dystopian movie villains. It’s nothing short of naive to assume that American lawmakers would never attempt to pursue similarly heinous laws in America.
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westernjournal--2020-12-12--Biden Offers Pathetic Non-Answer When Reporter Confronts Him About Hunter Investigation

Remember how we couldn ’ t talk about the Hunter Biden investigation ?
Heck , the New York Post was locked out of its account on Twitter for even tweeting about it .
Well , that ’ s over .
As it turns out , the president ’ s ne ’ er-do-well son is under investigation for his “ tax affairs.
” Whoopsies .
So , what does Joe Biden think ?
Fox News ’ Peter Doocy asked him what he thought of the investigation into his son ’ s affairs .
The presumptive president-elect ’ s response ?
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Biden was asked about his reaction to the news about Hunter Biden after it was announced earlier this week that the U.S. Attorney ’ s Office in Delaware was looking into Biden ’ s tax history for unspecified reasons .
TRENDING : After Demoralizing SCOTUS Rejection , Defiant Trump Vows 'We Have Just Begun To Fight' However , Fox News reported the investigation was triggered by so-called Suspicious Activity Reports which look at financial transactions that are either strange or seem to be structured to avoid detection .
Those transactions reportedly involved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” and the investigation has been going on for roughly two years , according to the outlet .
“ I learned yesterday for the first time that the U.S. Attorney ’ s Office in Delaware advised my legal counsel , also yesterday , that they are investigating my tax affairs , ” Hunter Biden said in a statement .
“ I take this matter very seriously but I am confident that a professional and objective review of these matters will demonstrate that I handled my affairs legally and appropriately , including with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Suspicious Activity Report trigger , by the way , is the same thing that felled former New York Democratic Gov .
Eliot Spitzer , a professional hypocrite and/or alleged prostitute-monger .
Just saying .
Biden was introducing cabinet nominees on Friday in Wilmington , Delaware , including former Iowa Democratic Gov .
Tom Vilsack as secretary of agriculture and Democratic Rep. Marcia Fudge of Ohio as Housing and Urban Development secretary .
“ I might add you could do many jobs beyond the one I ’ m asking you to do , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asking you to do congresswoman is critically important to everything that the vice president and I believe is how we ’ re going to build back better , ” Biden said , according to a transcript .
“ As a former mayor she understands how to manage challenges and forge solutions at a local level .
For 12 years in Congress she ’ s represented the great City of Cleveland .
Though I think of her most significant political feat was being elected president of Deltas .
I know from this day how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m kidding , I ’ m not , ” Biden said , referring to the Delta Sigma Theta sorority .
Har har .
So anyway , Doocy asked Biden as he was leaving the stage what he thought about his son ’ s recent issues .
RELATED : Here 's What Jill Biden Did When a Reporter Asked Her About the Hunter Biden News “ Have you spoken to your son , Mr. President-elect ?
“ I ’ m proud of my son , ” Biden said as he left the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proud of my daughter , too , but that doesn ’ t mean she didn ’ t poop her diaper .
The Biden-Harris transition team issued a more well-considered statement in response .
“ President-elect Biden is deeply proud of his son , who has fought through difficult challenges , including the vicious personal attacks of recent months , only to emerge stronger , ” they said .
Yeah , that ’ s fine , but the U.S. Attorney ’ s Office in Delaware isn ’ t interested in his addiction issues or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re not interested in furthering vicious personal attacks or making it hard for them to counter those attacks .
They ’ re interested in answering the questions that need to be answered .
Is that going to happen ?
My guess , from the sound of things , is that you have almost no chance of seeing that happen — yet .
At some point , he ’ s going to have to start answering questions , and they won ’ t be comfortable ones .
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Remember how we couldn’t talk about the Hunter Biden investigation? Heck, the New York Post was locked out of its account on Twitter for even tweeting about it.
Well, that’s over. As it turns out, the presumed president elect’s ne’er-do-well son is under investigation for his “tax affairs.” Whoopsies.
So, what does Joe Biden think? Fox News’ Peter Doocy asked him what he thought of the investigation into his son’s affairs.
The presumptive president-elect’s response? “I’m proud of my son.”
Biden was asked about his reaction to the news about Hunter Biden after it was announced earlier this week that the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Delaware was looking into Biden’s tax history for unspecified reasons.
However, Fox News reported the investigation was triggered by so-called Suspicious Activity Reports which look at financial transactions that are either strange or seem to be structured to avoid detection. Those transactions reportedly involved “China and other foreign nations,” and the investigation has been going on for roughly two years, according to the outlet.
“I learned yesterday for the first time that the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Delaware advised my legal counsel, also yesterday, that they are investigating my tax affairs,” Hunter Biden said in a statement.
“I take this matter very seriously but I am confident that a professional and objective review of these matters will demonstrate that I handled my affairs legally and appropriately, including with the benefit of professional tax advisors.”
The Suspicious Activity Report trigger, by the way, is the same thing that felled former New York Democratic Gov. Eliot Spitzer, a professional hypocrite and/or alleged prostitute-monger. Just saying.
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Biden was introducing cabinet nominees on Friday in Wilmington, Delaware, including former Iowa Democratic Gov. Tom Vilsack as secretary of agriculture and Democratic Rep. Marcia Fudge of Ohio as Housing and Urban Development secretary.
“I might add you could do many jobs beyond the one I’m asking you to do, but I think the job I’m asking you to do congresswoman is critically important to everything that the vice president and I believe is how we’re going to build back better,” Biden said, according to a transcript.
“As a former mayor she understands how to manage challenges and forge solutions at a local level. For 12 years in Congress she’s represented the great City of Cleveland. Though I think of her most significant political feat was being elected president of Deltas. I know from this day how powerful the Deltas are. You think I’m kidding, I’m not,” Biden said, referring to the Delta Sigma Theta sorority.
Har har. So anyway, Doocy asked Biden as he was leaving the stage what he thought about his son’s recent issues.
“Did Hunter Biden commit a crime?” Doocy asked.
“Have you spoken to your son, Mr. President-elect?
“I’m proud of my son,” Biden said as he left the stage in Wilmington.
Fox News’s Peter Doocy shouted Hunter questions to Biden as he left today’s staffing announcements and he got Biden to respond. Doocy: “Did Hunter Biden commit a crime? Have you spoken to your son, Mr. President-Elect?” Biden: “I’m proud of my son.” pic.twitter.com/czijmq9hoG — Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) December 11, 2020
I’m proud of my daughter, too, but that doesn’t mean she didn’t poop her diaper.
The Biden-Harris transition team issued a more well-considered statement in response.
“President-elect Biden is deeply proud of his son, who has fought through difficult challenges, including the vicious personal attacks of recent months, only to emerge stronger,” they said.
Yeah, that’s fine, but the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Delaware isn’t interested in his addiction issues or his spending in strip clubs. They’re not interested in furthering vicious personal attacks or making it hard for them to counter those attacks. They’re interested in answering the questions that need to be answered.
Is that going to happen? My guess, from the sound of things, is that you have almost no chance of seeing that happen — yet. At some point, he’s going to have to start answering questions, and they won’t be comfortable ones.
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westernjournal--2020-12-12--Gen. Flynn: We’re in a Battle of Good vs. Evil – It’s Time for God-Fearing Americans To Fight

The battle we are engaged in can not be fought with only human weapons : It requires the intervention of God because in a war against the forces of evil , only the Lord can obtain the victory .
And as American citizens , we must refuse to go to the funeral of our own independence .
We the people are proud to proclaim that the United States of America is “ One Nation under God.
” In this public profession of faith in God , we recognize his Lordship over our country , and we proudly stand beneath the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which millions have sacrificed their very lives for .
In Scripture through the strength and commitment of Matthew , the Lord said , “ Whoever is not with me is against me.
” TRENDING : After Demoralizing SCOTUS Rejection , Defiant Trump Vows 'We Have Just Begun To Fight' We do not want a world governed by tyrants whom no one has elected and who want to have power in order to destroy us .
We understand what their plan is : to eliminate dissent , subdue any criticism and outlaw those who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the “ new world order.
” And if they do not succeed through the hammering persuasion of the mainstream media , they do not hesitate to resort to deception , betrayal , perjury and censorship .
Let ’ s not forget that by the crimes they have committed , they have violated our laws ; they have betrayed our nation and their oath to serve our country , their oath to preserve , protect and defend the Constitution .
What prosperity for our nation , what peace for our people , what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for when those who govern us show that they are unworthy of the authority they hold , of the role that has been given them as our representatives ?
And what blessing can these United States expect to receive from God when those who govern us are his declared enemies ?
Our protest , our denunciation of electoral fraud , is not only motivated by the fact that we are supporting Donald J. Trump as a candidate .
It is above all a battle for justice and truth , which goes far beyond @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a candidate .
If today we do not obtain justice from our elected officials , if the United States of America does not know how to choose between defending the law and legitimizing a coup against its citizens , our nation will abdicate its duties toward Americans and its international role .
RELATED : Op-Ed : 5 Easy Steps To Make Sure 2020 's Election Disaster Never Repeats Itself A betrayal will take place and history will ask for an account of it from all of us and from our institutions and our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ light shines in the coming days , it reveals the truth along with a new era of American patriotism .
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The battle we are engaged in cannot be fought with only human weapons: It requires the intervention of God because in a war against the forces of evil, only the Lord can obtain the victory.
And as American citizens, we must refuse to go to the funeral of our own independence.
We the people are proud to proclaim that the United States of America is “One Nation under God.”
In this public profession of faith in God, we recognize his Lordship over our country, and we proudly stand beneath the banner of Christ and our flag in which millions have sacrificed their very lives for.
In Scripture through the strength and commitment of Matthew, the Lord said, “Whoever is not with me is against me.”
We do not want a world governed by tyrants whom no one has elected and who want to have power in order to destroy us.
We understand what their plan is: to eliminate dissent, subdue any criticism and outlaw those who do not submit unconditionally to the dictatorship of the “new world order.”
And if they do not succeed through the hammering persuasion of the mainstream media, they do not hesitate to resort to deception, betrayal, perjury and censorship.
Let’s not forget that by the crimes they have committed, they have violated our laws; they have betrayed our nation and their oath to serve our country, their oath to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution.
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What prosperity for our nation, what peace for our people, what success for our endeavors can we hope for when those who govern us show that they are unworthy of the authority they hold, of the role that has been given them as our representatives?
And what blessing can these United States expect to receive from God when those who govern us are his declared enemies?
Our protest, our denunciation of electoral fraud, is not only motivated by the fact that we are supporting Donald J. Trump as a candidate.
It is above all a battle for justice and truth, which goes far beyond membership in a party or voting for a candidate.
If today we do not obtain justice from our elected officials, if the United States of America does not know how to choose between defending the law and legitimizing a coup against its citizens, our nation will abdicate its duties toward Americans and its international role.
A betrayal will take place and history will ask for an account of it from all of us and from our institutions and our leaders.
Pray now that when the light shines in the coming days, it reveals the truth along with a new era of American patriotism.
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westernjournal--2020-12-12--Credit Card Companies Make Big Announcements About Pornhub Following Horrifying Claims

An Op-Ed published in The New York Times has made bombshell allegations against porn industry titan Pornhub .
In a Dec. 4 story titled “ The Children of Pornhub , ” Nicholas Kristof , an opinion columnist specializing in human and women ’ s rights , alleged the pornographic video site “ monetizes child rapes , revenge pornography , spy cam videos of women showering ” and other forms of illegal content .
Included in the story are accusations of multiple underage girls who say their rapes were filmed and uploaded to the site .
In response to Kristof ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s largest business partners — Visa and Mastercard — said they were banning the use of their cards on Pornhub .
“ We are aware of the allegations , and we are actively engaging with the relevant financial institutions to investigate , in addition to engaging directly with the site ’ s parent company , MindGeek , ” Visa said in a statement Sunday , according to Fox News .
TRENDING : After Demoralizing SCOTUS Rejection , Defiant Trump Vows 'We Have Just Begun To Fight' “ We are instructing the financial institutions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MindGeek to suspend processing of payments through the Visa network , ” pending the completion of the investigation , Visa added on Thursday , according to The New York Times .
Similarly , Mastercard had announced earlier this week it was “ investigating allegations raised in the New York Times ” as well .
On Thursday , the company said the investigation had “ confirmed violations of our standards prohibiting unlawful content on their site.
” In a statement to The Associated Press on Sunday , Pornhub said it is “ irresponsible and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as child pornography was allowed on its site .
However , two days later , in an act of what seems to be contrition , Pornhub announced various policy changes to its video platform , according to Kristof .
The changes include no longer allowing unverified users to upload content , no more downloading of content , and various “ improvements in moderation.
” It ’ ll take more than the investigations of a few credit card companies to take on porn industry titan MindGeek , however .
According to one study @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the third-most-influential tech company of the 21st century , behind only Facebook and Google .
RELATED : What Leaked with Biden Emails Hints FBI Investigation Could Have Already Taken a Damning Turn With many more investigations likely to take place , Pornhub and MindGeek will continue to face harsh scrutiny for what appears to be at best negligent behavior on their site .
The content these companies allegedly made money off of and assisted in distributing was not only illegal , but also inhumane and predatory .
Conduct of this nature on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ documented before .
Nevertheless , many liberals , and even some conservatives , have argued for the benefits of pornography .
Besides the obvious issues of sexual immorality , such rhetoric has fostered an environment where one of the world ’ s greatest horrors , child rape , can be a source of profit .
Maybe now the world will wake up to the evils of pornography .
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An Op-Ed published in The New York Times has made bombshell allegations against porn industry titan Pornhub.
In a Dec. 4 story titled “The Children of Pornhub,” Nicholas Kristof, an opinion columnist specializing in human and women’s rights, alleged the pornographic video site “monetizes child rapes, revenge pornography, spy cam videos of women showering” and other forms of illegal content.
Included in the story are accusations of multiple underage girls who say their rapes were filmed and uploaded to the site.
In response to Kristof’s column, two of Pornhub’s largest business partners — Visa and Mastercard — said they were banning the use of their cards on Pornhub.
“We are aware of the allegations, and we are actively engaging with the relevant financial institutions to investigate, in addition to engaging directly with the site’s parent company, MindGeek,” Visa said in a statement Sunday, according to Fox News.
“We are instructing the financial institutions who serve [Pornhub parent company] MindGeek to suspend processing of payments through the Visa network,” pending the completion of the investigation, Visa added on Thursday, according to The New York Times.
Similarly, Mastercard had announced earlier this week it was “investigating allegations raised in the New York Times” as well.
On Thursday, the company said the investigation had “confirmed violations of our standards prohibiting unlawful content on their site.”
In a statement to The Associated Press on Sunday, Pornhub said it is “irresponsible and flagrantly untrue” to suggest illicit material such as child pornography was allowed on its site.
However, two days later, in an act of what seems to be contrition, Pornhub announced various policy changes to its video platform, according to Kristof.
Pornhub just announced huge changes: a.) allow uploads only from verified users; b.) no downloads; c.) improvements in moderation. Initial take: A great deal depends on how responsibly Pornhub implements these, and it hasn’t earned my trust at all, but these seem significant. — Nicholas Kristof (@NickKristof) December 8, 2020
The changes include no longer allowing unverified users to upload content, no more downloading of content, and various “improvements in moderation.”
It’ll take more than the investigations of a few credit card companies to take on porn industry titan MindGeek, however.
According to one study conducted by Diggity Marketing, Pornhub is the third-most-influential tech company of the 21st century, behind only Facebook and Google.
With many more investigations likely to take place, Pornhub and MindGeek will continue to face harsh scrutiny for what appears to be at best negligent behavior on their site.
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The content these companies allegedly made money off of and assisted in distributing was not only illegal, but also inhumane and predatory.
Conduct of this nature on the part of the porn industry has been documented before. Nevertheless, many liberals, and even some conservatives, have argued for the benefits of pornography.
Besides the obvious issues of sexual immorality, such rhetoric has fostered an environment where one of the world’s greatest horrors, child rape, can be a source of profit.
Maybe now the world will wake up to the evils of pornography.
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