westernjournal--2020-07-03--‘Violent Thugs’ Won’t Be Destroying This War Memorial Thanks to a Group of Armed Veterans

In Lebanon , Tennessee , a group of veterans got wind of a rumor that their local war memorial was going to be targeted for toppling by protesters .
Instead of sitting around and watching footage of it on the nightly news , wondering if the statue-toppling could have been prevented if we only listened more closely to the property-destroyers , they decided to do something about it .
They got their rifles and they started keeping watch .
“ A show of force can be a very powerful deterrent .
We ’ re not here to fight , unless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , one of the vets keeping watch , told WKRN-TV in nearby Nashville .
“ It ’ s a big target because who else gave more for this country than the ones who gave their life ?
And if you ’ re on the other side and you hate this country , the way they ’ re portraying the way they hate it , this is the best target to hit.
” Sikora began the watch on June 22 .
He ’ s since been joined by others , including fellow Marine Corps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clear they weren ’ t being violent or racist , because apparently that ’ s something you need to do in 2020 .
“ I ’ m not here to promote violence .
I ’ m not here against any race whatsoever .
I ’ m for all good people and all good things in this country and preserving them , ” Hester said .
He also expressed frustration with those who necessitated his presence at the statue .
“ What I ’ ve seen across the nation in certain cities — these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being against racism , attacking innocent people , burning down cities , destroying communities and intimidating innocent people — has angered me so much that I ’ m tired of sitting back and talking about it , ” Hester said .
Sikora pointed out one of the great ironies of destroying memorials to the war dead in the name of fighting racism .
“ I went and served this country for the country and everybody in it .
My Marines and I , we ’ re not black , we ’ re not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or Chinese .
We all call each other green — different tone of green , but we ’ re all green .
That ’ s how we were trained , that ’ s how we think , that ’ s the way we are now , ” Sikora said .
“ We don ’ t stand against any particular race .
We stand for them .
We stand behind the Constitution that all men are created equal , and we will fight and die for that.
” RELATED : Veteran Sees NYC Employee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ White and Blue , Then His Worst Fear Is Confirmed - Report “ These people aren ’ t coming here with just words .
… These are people who are trying to tear down this country .
That ’ s what I stand against.
” The standard conservative line against historical revisionism via statue-toppling is that once you start at more historically dodgy figures , you end up at Washington and Jefferson .
We were wrong , however .
In the febrile atmosphere of recent weeks , protesters have gone beyond the Founding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s considered the basement of the mob ’ s demands , the bare minimum of what they ’ ll accept .
If you don ’ t mind , however , they ’ d prefer you get rid of a lot more .
( They ’ d prefer it if you do mind , too . )
In Boston , the city ’ s famous Emancipation Memorial replica is being taken down because it shows Abraham Lincoln with a black man , his chains recently broken , on his knees .
“ As we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more equitable and just city , it ’ s important that we look at the stories being told by the public art in all of our neighborhoods , ” Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said in a statement Tuesday , according to The Associated Press .
“ After engaging in a public process , it ’ s clear that residents and visitors to Boston have been uncomfortable with this statue , and its reductive representation of the Black man ’ s role in the abolitionist movement .
I fully support the Boston Art Commission @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them for their work.
” The original statue in Washington , D.C. , was funded by donations from former slaves .
But never mind that .
Former slaves : officially canceled .
You should have realized you were brutalized and taking on the identity of your colonizers , or whatever .
In St. Louis , meanwhile , protesters want a statue of St. Louis taken down .
King Louis IX of France , a canonized saint in the Catholic Church , is ripe for cancellation because he took part in the Crusades , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should have checked his privilege during his reign between 1226 and 1270 .
Here was a priest explaining the history of St. Louis and being shouted down : Notice the rejoinder when the priest said the crowd could educate itself by going to the St. Louis Cathedral : “ Eventually , we ’ re taking that too , though.
” That may have gotten laughs , but it ’ s not really a joke .
They ’ re going to be coming for that too , in all likelihood .
The goalposts have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ replicas of statues funded by freed slaves are considered legitimate targets .
The discouraging part of all of this is there are plenty of conservatives who don ’ t understand the importance of holding the line against these protesters .
Give them Columbus , some say — it ’ s not worth the argument .
We ’ re not going to win this one .
And yet , more people are on our side than we know .
These attempts to stand athwart history yelling “ woke !
” is prima facie ridiculous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that standing up for what ’ s right isn ’ t racist , hidebound or regressive .
Instead , it ’ s what this moment desperately requires .
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In Lebanon, Tennessee, a group of veterans got wind of a rumor that their local war memorial was going to be targeted for toppling by protesters.
Instead of sitting around and watching footage of it on the nightly news, wondering if the statue-toppling could have been prevented if we only listened more closely to the property-destroyers, they decided to do something about it.
They got their rifles and they started keeping watch.
“A show of force can be a very powerful deterrent. We’re not here to fight, unless we have to,” Keith Sikora, one of the vets keeping watch, told WKRN-TV in nearby Nashville.
“It’s a big target because who else gave more for this country than the ones who gave their life? And if you’re on the other side and you hate this country, the way they’re portraying the way they hate it, this is the best target to hit.”
Sikora began the watch on June 22. He’s since been joined by others, including fellow Marine Corps vet Joe Hester.
Hester made it clear they weren’t being violent or racist, because apparently that’s something you need to do in 2020.
“I’m not here to promote violence. I’m not here against any race whatsoever. I’m for all good people and all good things in this country and preserving them,” Hester said.
He also expressed frustration with those who necessitated his presence at the statue.
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“What I’ve seen across the nation in certain cities — these violent thugs all in the name of being against racism, attacking innocent people, burning down cities, destroying communities and intimidating innocent people — has angered me so much that I’m tired of sitting back and talking about it,” Hester said.
Sikora pointed out one of the great ironies of destroying memorials to the war dead in the name of fighting racism.
“I went and served this country for the country and everybody in it. My Marines and I, we’re not black, we’re not white, we’re not Mexican or Chinese. We all call each other green — different tone of green, but we’re all green. That’s how we were trained, that’s how we think, that’s the way we are now,” Sikora said.
“We don’t stand against any particular race. We stand for them. We stand behind the Constitution that all men are created equal, and we will fight and die for that.”
“These people aren’t coming here with just words. … These are people who are trying to tear down this country. That’s what I stand against.”
The standard conservative line against historical revisionism via statue-toppling is that once you start at more historically dodgy figures, you end up at Washington and Jefferson.
We were wrong, however.
In the febrile atmosphere of recent weeks, protesters have gone beyond the Founding Fathers. In fact, that’s considered the basement of the mob’s demands, the bare minimum of what they’ll accept. If you don’t mind, however, they’d prefer you get rid of a lot more. (They’d prefer it if you do mind, too.)
In Boston, the city’s famous Emancipation Memorial replica is being taken down because it shows Abraham Lincoln with a black man, his chains recently broken, on his knees.
“As we continue our work to make Boston a more equitable and just city, it’s important that we look at the stories being told by the public art in all of our neighborhoods,” Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said in a statement Tuesday, according to The Associated Press.
“After engaging in a public process, it’s clear that residents and visitors to Boston have been uncomfortable with this statue, and its reductive representation of the Black man’s role in the abolitionist movement. I fully support the Boston Art Commission’s decision for removal and thank them for their work.”
The original statue in Washington, D.C., was funded by donations from former slaves. But never mind that. Former slaves: officially canceled. You should have realized you were brutalized and taking on the identity of your colonizers, or whatever.
In St. Louis, meanwhile, protesters want a statue of St. Louis taken down.
King Louis IX of France, a canonized saint in the Catholic Church, is ripe for cancellation because he took part in the Crusades, among other faux pas. He really should have checked his privilege during his reign between 1226 and 1270.
Should he stay or should he go? Protesters clash over statue of St. Louis’ namesake, by @joelcurrier. https://t.co/bjKfqV94mb pic.twitter.com/WnghoNF0rM — Robert Cohen (@kodacohen) June 27, 2020
Here was a priest explaining the history of St. Louis and being shouted down:
Notice the rejoinder when the priest said the crowd could educate itself by going to the St. Louis Cathedral: “Eventually, we’re taking that too, though.”
That may have gotten laughs, but it’s not really a joke. They’re going to be coming for that too, in all likelihood.
The goalposts have shifted so dramatically that Catholic saints and replicas of statues funded by freed slaves are considered legitimate targets.
The discouraging part of all of this is there are plenty of conservatives who don’t understand the importance of holding the line against these protesters. Give them Columbus, some say — it’s not worth the argument. We’re not going to win this one.
And yet, more people are on our side than we know. These attempts to stand athwart history yelling “woke!” is prima facie ridiculous.
Let these veterans be a lesson that standing up for what’s right isn’t racist, hidebound or regressive. Instead, it’s what this moment desperately requires.
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westernjournal--2020-07-03--LA Mayor Admits the Truth About BLM Protests and Coronavirus Outbreak

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti admitted Wednesday that there is a link between the city ’ s massive Black Lives Matter protests and the spike in coronavirus cases , reversing a position he had taken earlier in the week .
Garcetti said he consulted with Dr. Barbara Ferrer , LA County ’ s director of public health , and was told there is a connection .
Earlier this week , LA County surpassed the 100,000 mark in coronavirus cases , according to KTTV-TV .
“ I talked again with Dr. Ferrer about that this morning .
She does think some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protests , ” he said , according to Fox News .
The Democratic mayor affirmed his support for protesters , however .
“ It ’ s not the act of protesting — that ’ s a great and American thing to do no matter what your opinion is … but protesting without maintaining physical distancing , without wearing your mask , without having sanitizer — we just have to be smart .
Whether you ’ re at a protest or at your home , whether in your workplace or whether you ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t change , ” Garcetti said .
“ We do believe there is a connection .
We don ’ t believe that everybody has been doing this safely , and wherever you can , please stay at home , ” he said .
On Tuesday , Garcetti had dismissed connections between the protests and the spike in cases .
“ We follow the data closely , ” he said , according to KTTV .
“ There ’ s no evidence yet that the protests led to much spread , though it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But we haven ’ t seen any conclusive evidence there.
” “ People still can obviously and should exercise their First Amendment rights .
This is a critical moment not to let up with that , ” the mayor said Tuesday .
Fox News said it was sent a video of Ferrer answering questions about the protests and the spread of the virus in which she admitted there is a connection .
“ In situations where people are close together for longer periods of time and it ’ s very crowded , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be spread .
So , we ’ ve never said that there ’ s no spread from people who were protesting , ” she said .
“ We ’ ve been really honest and said from the beginning that for any people that are in crowded situations for long periods of time — which long for us means more than 15 minutes — where you ’ re in close contact with people , less than 6 feet apart , and people aren ’ t wearing a cloth face covering , you have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you are an asymptomatic spreader , or getting the virus from someone else who is spreading because they also are an asymptomatic spreader , ” she said .
New York City officials tell a different tale , according to The New York Times .
“ We ’ ve been looking very closely at the number of positive cases every day to see if there is an uptick in the context of the protests , ” said Ted Long , executive director of the city ’ s contact tracing program .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ LA Reverses Course 3 Months After Dem Mayor Wanted To Increase Police Budget A report in The City said officials are making sure that connection is hard to find .
“ No person will be asked proactively if they attended a protest , ” Avery Cohen , a spokesman for New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio , said in an email to The City .
One expert said the lack of a New York City post-protest spike to date does not mean there will be no repercussions .
“ This doesn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not risky , ” said Howard Markel , a physician and historian of medicine at the University of Michigan .
“ Like most every other aspect of this pandemic , the most predictable thing is the unpredictability , ” he said .
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Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti admitted Wednesday that there is a link between the city’s massive Black Lives Matter protests and the spike in coronavirus cases, reversing a position he had taken earlier in the week.
Garcetti said he consulted with Dr. Barbara Ferrer, LA County’s director of public health, and was told there is a connection. Earlier this week, LA County surpassed the 100,000 mark in coronavirus cases, according to KTTV-TV.
“I talked again with Dr. Ferrer about that this morning. She does think some of the spread did come from our protests,” he said, according to Fox News.
The Democratic mayor affirmed his support for protesters, however.
“It’s not the act of protesting — that’s a great and American thing to do no matter what your opinion is … but protesting without maintaining physical distancing, without wearing your mask, without having sanitizer — we just have to be smart. Whether you’re at a protest or at your home, whether in your workplace or whether you’re out shopping, these rules don’t change,” Garcetti said.
“We do believe there is a connection. We don’t believe that everybody has been doing this safely, and wherever you can, please stay at home,” he said.
On Tuesday, Garcetti had dismissed connections between the protests and the spike in cases.
“We follow the data closely,” he said, according to KTTV. “There’s no evidence yet that the protests led to much spread, though it’s something that Doctor Ferrer has hypothesized. But we haven’t seen any conclusive evidence there.”
“People still can obviously and should exercise their First Amendment rights. This is a critical moment not to let up with that,” the mayor said Tuesday.
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Fox News said it was sent a video of Ferrer answering questions about the protests and the spread of the virus in which she admitted there is a connection.
“In situations where people are close together for longer periods of time and it’s very crowded, we are certain that there is going to be spread. So, we’ve never said that there’s no spread from people who were protesting,” she said.
“We’ve been really honest and said from the beginning that for any people that are in crowded situations for long periods of time — which long for us means more than 15 minutes — where you’re in close contact with people, less than 6 feet apart, and people aren’t wearing a cloth face covering, you have a heightened risk of either transmitting the virus if you are an asymptomatic spreader, or getting the virus from someone else who is spreading because they also are an asymptomatic spreader,” she said.
New York City officials tell a different tale, according to The New York Times.
“We’ve been looking very closely at the number of positive cases every day to see if there is an uptick in the context of the protests,” said Ted Long, executive director of the city’s contact tracing program. “We have not seen that.”
A report in The City said officials are making sure that connection is hard to find.
“No person will be asked proactively if they attended a protest,” Avery Cohen, a spokesman for New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, said in an email to The City.
One expert said the lack of a New York City post-protest spike to date does not mean there will be no repercussions.
“This doesn’t say that being in a crowd is not risky,” said Howard Markel, a physician and historian of medicine at the University of Michigan.
“Like most every other aspect of this pandemic, the most predictable thing is the unpredictability,” he said.
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westernjournal--2020-07-04--NYC Patients Finally Receiving Their Elective Surgeries After Pandemic Cancellations

New York City hospitals are now rescheduling elective surgeries , providing much-needed relief to patients after their procedures were canceled in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic .
“ A week before the procedure , I was notified that I had to reschedule , ” Brooklyn Heights resident Roger Best told the New York Post .
The 54-year-old was supposed to have his right hip operated on April 21 at NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital .
He had gotten his left hip replaced in December .
“ When they canceled it , I said to myself , ‘ Oh no , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Andrew Cuomo signed the “ New York State on PAUSE ” executive order that went into effect on March 22 .
The 10-point policy canceled all “ non-critical elective surgeries ” in order to increase hospital bed capacity , according to a news release on March 20 .
“ By definition elective surgeries can be done at a different time and now is the time not to do that .
We have informed the hospitals of that , ” the Democratic governor said at the time .
William Macaulay , chief of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Langone and Best ’ s doctor , told the Post that the hospital had to cancel or postpone over 3,000 surgeries , including 700 joint replacements .
“ We postponed all elective total joint replacements for approximately two months .
That corresponded to approximately 700 surgeries postponed , ” he said .
“ We are in the process of catching up on all those postponements.
” The order in New York City was lifted on June 8 with the governor announcing that the city was entering phase one of reopening .
Best was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ June 16 after weeks of pain .
“ I ’ m glad I got it done now .
You don ’ t know what the future holds , ” he told the Post .
“ I wanted to get it over as quickly as possible .
If a second wave of the coronavirus comes , then what happens ?
If you need one of these procedures , get it done as quickly as possible.
” Brooklyn resident Rose Saad was also able to get colon-cancer surgery that had originally been planned for March @ @ @ @ @ @ @ God , ” the 75-year-old told the Post .
“ I don ’ t need any chemotherapy .
I ’ m happy we ’ re finished with this.
” A spokesman for Northwell Health , the state ’ s largest provider , said it has been prioritizing the most urgent elective procedures after postponing 19,000 surgeries during the pandemic .
“ It will probably take until mid-summer before we get to all of them , ” Terry Lynam told the Post .
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New York City hospitals are now rescheduling elective surgeries, providing much-needed relief to patients after their procedures were canceled in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
“A week before the procedure, I was notified that I had to reschedule,” Brooklyn Heights resident Roger Best told the New York Post.
The 54-year-old was supposed to have his right hip operated on April 21 at NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital. He had gotten his left hip replaced in December.
“When they canceled it, I said to myself, ‘Oh no,'” Best said.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the “New York State on PAUSE” executive order that went into effect on March 22.
The 10-point policy canceled all “non-critical elective surgeries” in order to increase hospital bed capacity, according to a news release on March 20.
“By definition elective surgeries can be done at a different time and now is the time not to do that. We have informed the hospitals of that,” the Democratic governor said at the time.
William Macaulay, chief of the Division of Adult Reconstructive Surgery at NYU Langone and Best’s doctor, told the Post that the hospital had to cancel or postpone over 3,000 surgeries, including 700 joint replacements.
“We postponed all elective total joint replacements for approximately two months. That corresponded to approximately 700 surgeries postponed,” he said.
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“We are in the process of catching up on all those postponements.”
The order in New York City was lifted on June 8 with the governor announcing that the city was entering phase one of reopening.
Best was able to get his surgery done on June 16 after weeks of pain.
“I’m glad I got it done now. You don’t know what the future holds,” he told the Post.
“I wanted to get it over as quickly as possible. If a second wave of the coronavirus comes, then what happens? If you need one of these procedures, get it done as quickly as possible.”
Brooklyn resident Rose Saad was also able to get colon-cancer surgery that had originally been planned for March.
“I feel good, thank God,” the 75-year-old told the Post.
“I don’t need any chemotherapy. I’m happy we’re finished with this.”
A spokesman for Northwell Health, the state’s largest provider, said it has been prioritizing the most urgent elective procedures after postponing 19,000 surgeries during the pandemic.
“It will probably take until mid-summer before we get to all of them,” Terry Lynam told the Post.
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westernjournal--2020-07-04--Moths That Can Strip Trees and Leave a Nasty Rash Are Quietly Invading the US

Non-native gypsy moths were spotted in Washington state in May causing Gov .
Jay Inslee to issue an emergency proclamation because of the creatures .
The threat is posed by both Asian gypsy moths and Asian-European hybrid gypsy moths , according to Inslee ’ s proclamation .
“ This imminent danger of infestation seriously endangers the agricultural and horticultural industries of the state of Washington and seriously threatens the economic well-being and quality of life of state residents , ” the proclamation read .
Inslee ordered the director of the department of agriculture “ to use emergency measures as necessary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moth , ” including the use of aerial insecticides .
The United States Department of Agriculture ’ s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service outlined the threat the gypsy moth poses to the country ’ s landscapes and natural resources .
The agency said that if the exotic pests became established in the United States , they could cause “ serious , widespread damage.
” “ Large [ Asian gypsy moths ] infestations can completely defoliate trees .
This defoliation can severely weaken trees and shrubs , making them more susceptible to disease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Repeated defoliation can lead to the death of large sections of forests , orchards and landscaping.
” Each female moth lays hundreds of eggs that turn into caterpillars that feast on over 500 tree and shrub species .
The females can also fly long distances and could cause an infestation to quickly spread across the country .
The moths have also been seen in Oregon , Georgia , Oklahoma and South Carolina .
The hairs of young caterpillars contain histamines and cause extreme itching and rashes .
“ It starts with an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ swells up , and then it takes several days to get better , and that ’ s typically an allergic reaction , ” Dr. Bruce Gordon of Cape Cod Ear , Nose and Throat in Hyannis , Massachusetts , explained to WBZ-TV .
Gorden added that while the rash may be uncomfortable , it isn ’ t life-threatening , and the itch can be calmed with over-the-counter medications .
If you encounter small populations of gypsy moth eggs , the Michigan State University Extension Oakland County has a detailed guide for removing them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ University of Kentucky College of Agriculture recommends crushing or burning them .
“ In small populations , it may be easiest to destroy egg masses that are found on buildings , trees , etc.
, ” Nursery Inspector Joe Collins explained .
“ To destroy the egg mass , either crush the eggs or place them in a bucket of kerosene or soapy water .
Burning the egg mass will also kill them.
” “ Simply picking the egg masses off and dropping them on the ground will not kill them .
Be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hairs that cover the egg masses may cause an allergic reaction.
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Non-native gypsy moths were spotted in Washington state in May causing Gov. Jay Inslee to issue an emergency proclamation because of the creatures.
The threat is posed by both Asian gypsy moths and Asian-European hybrid gypsy moths, according to Inslee’s proclamation.
“This imminent danger of infestation seriously endangers the agricultural and horticultural industries of the state of Washington and seriously threatens the economic well-being and quality of life of state residents,” the proclamation read.
Inslee ordered the director of the department of agriculture “to use emergency measures as necessary … to effect the eradication of gypsy moth,” including the use of aerial insecticides.
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service outlined the threat the gypsy moth poses to the country’s landscapes and natural resources.
The agency said that if the exotic pests became established in the United States, they could cause “serious, widespread damage.”
“Large [Asian gypsy moths] infestations can completely defoliate trees. This defoliation can severely weaken trees and shrubs, making them more susceptible to disease,” the information page read.
“Repeated defoliation can lead to the death of large sections of forests, orchards and landscaping.”
Each female moth lays hundreds of eggs that turn into caterpillars that feast on over 500 tree and shrub species.
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The females can also fly long distances and could cause an infestation to quickly spread across the country.
The moths have also been seen in Oregon, Georgia, Oklahoma and South Carolina.
The hairs of young caterpillars contain histamines and cause extreme itching and rashes.
“It starts with an itch, it gets red, it swells up, and then it takes several days to get better, and that’s typically an allergic reaction,” Dr. Bruce Gordon of Cape Cod Ear, Nose and Throat in Hyannis, Massachusetts, explained to WBZ-TV.
Gorden added that while the rash may be uncomfortable, it isn’t life-threatening, and the itch can be calmed with over-the-counter medications.
If you encounter small populations of gypsy moth eggs, the Michigan State University Extension Oakland County has a detailed guide for removing them before they become a problem.
The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture recommends crushing or burning them.
“In small populations, it may be easiest to destroy egg masses that are found on buildings, trees, etc.,” Nursery Inspector Joe Collins explained. “To destroy the egg mass, either crush the eggs or place them in a bucket of kerosene or soapy water. Burning the egg mass will also kill them.”
“Simply picking the egg masses off and dropping them on the ground will not kill them. Be careful when handling the egg masses because the hairs that cover the egg masses may cause an allergic reaction.”
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westernjournal--2020-07-04--Major Seattle Arena Renamed To Honor Paris Climate Accord

Amazon is publicly aligning itself with the climate change movement by renaming Seattle ’ s KeyArena as Climate Pledge Arena .
The online retail giant was able to do so after purchasing naming rights to the arena for an undisclosed sum .
The arena — the home of the city ’ s future NHL team and the WNBA ’ s Seattle Storm — is undergoing a $ 930 million renovation .
“ The name refers to The Climate Pledge , launched in 2019 by Amazon and Global Optimism , which calls on signatories to be net zero carbon across their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Paris Agreement , ” Amazon said in a news release .
The Paris climate change agreement called for phasing out fossil fuels .
The U.S. was a signatory to the agreement during the administration of President Barack Obama , but President Donald Trump withdrew from the deal .
“ Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle is expected to be the first net zero carbon certified arena in the world , and set a new sustainability bar for the sports and events industry , ” Amazon said .
“ I ’ m excited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ naming rights to the historic Seattle arena previously known as Key Arena , ” Jeff Bezos , Amazon founder and CEO , wrote on Instagram .
“ Instead of calling it Amazon Arena , we ’ re naming it Climate Pledge Arena as a regular reminder of the urgent need for climate action .
“ It will be the first net zero carbon certified arena in the world , generate zero waste from operations and events , and use reclaimed rainwater in the ice system to create the greenest ice in the NHL.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Washington Post , which headlined its story about the arena ’ s name this way : “ With Climate Pledge Arena , Amazon puts promise in lights.
” In its news release , Amazon said the arena will be the first in the world “ targeting net Zero Carbon certification by the International Living Future Institute ( ILFI ) , a leading non-profit organization dedicated to advancing sustainable building practices.
” So how does this work ?
Amazon said the arena will be all-electric “ and be powered with 100 % renewable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and off-site renewable energy .
Events at the arena will be made fully net zero carbon through investments in forestry projects with organizations such as The Nature Conservancy that will sequester any remaining carbon emissions from arena operations.
” The area plans to have at least 95 percent of its waste going to somewhere other than a landfill .
To reduce emissions , fans will find their tickets double as transit passes .
Some scoffed at the concept .
However , Tim Leiweke , the CEO of Oak View Group , which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ There is no question that the state of our planet is a critical issue for all of us.
” “ We have a responsibility to future generations to try to leave them with a better world .
We love that Amazon is using its naming rights for a cause we care deeply about — this partnership is a visionary step for the facilities business and sport and music industries .
Our goal is to be the most progressive , responsible , and sustainable venue in the world .
It is not just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a platform for us to step up and heal our planet , ” he said in a statement .
His brother Tod Leiweke , the CEO of NHL Seattle , added , “ We have always set out to create the best home ice advantage ; now we are innovating to create ice from reclaimed rainwater and the greenest ice in the country .
“ This is going to be the best arena in the NHL and we ’ re proud that there will be many opportunities for our fans to make a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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Amazon is publicly aligning itself with the climate change movement by renaming Seattle’s KeyArena as Climate Pledge Arena.
The online retail giant was able to do so after purchasing naming rights to the arena for an undisclosed sum. The arena — the home of the city’s future NHL team and the WNBA’s Seattle Storm — is undergoing a $930 million renovation.
“The name refers to The Climate Pledge, launched in 2019 by Amazon and Global Optimism, which calls on signatories to be net zero carbon across their businesses by 2040 — a decade ahead of the Paris Agreement,” Amazon said in a news release.
The Paris climate change agreement called for phasing out fossil fuels. The U.S. was a signatory to the agreement during the administration of President Barack Obama, but President Donald Trump withdrew from the deal.
“Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle is expected to be the first net zero carbon certified arena in the world, and set a new sustainability bar for the sports and events industry,” Amazon said.
Welcome to #ClimatePledgeArena! Today @amazon, @oakviewgroup & @NHLSeattle_ announced a partnership that will name the New Arena at #SeattleCenter, #ClimatePledge Arena. It will be the first net zero carbon certified arena in the world. Learn more → https://t.co/SLPNtdRWuy pic.twitter.com/TorqGWaZ42 — Climate Pledge Arena (@ClimateArena) June 25, 2020
“I’m excited to announce that Amazon has bought the naming rights to the historic Seattle arena previously known as Key Arena,” Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and CEO, wrote on Instagram. “Instead of calling it Amazon Arena, we’re naming it Climate Pledge Arena as a regular reminder of the urgent need for climate action.
“It will be the first net zero carbon certified arena in the world, generate zero waste from operations and events, and use reclaimed rainwater in the ice system to create the greenest ice in the NHL.”
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Bezos is also the owner of The Washington Post, which headlined its story about the arena’s name this way: “With Climate Pledge Arena, Amazon puts promise in lights.”
In its news release, Amazon said the arena will be the first in the world “targeting net Zero Carbon certification by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), a leading non-profit organization dedicated to advancing sustainable building practices.”
So how does this work? Amazon said the arena will be all-electric “and be powered with 100% renewable electricity, both from on-site solar panels and off-site renewable energy. Events at the arena will be made fully net zero carbon through investments in forestry projects with organizations such as The Nature Conservancy that will sequester any remaining carbon emissions from arena operations.”
The area plans to have at least 95 percent of its waste going to somewhere other than a landfill.
To reduce emissions, fans will find their tickets double as transit passes.
Some scoffed at the concept.
It’s cool how one of the worst polluters we know gave it that name. Anyhoo, gotta go, Amazon truck just pulled up, they’re delivering me a single granola bar. ? — Blart (@ilieknachos) June 25, 2020
What on earth are we gonna nickname Climate Pledge Arena? The Greenhouse? An Inconvenient Roof? — Stephen Cohen (@scohenSEA) June 25, 2020
An arena called Climate Pledge that has like 10,000 people drive in from the suburbs and get stuck in traffic for 4 hours might be the most Seattle thing ever. https://t.co/jkEjHdeilS — Joe Kassabian (@jkass99) June 25, 2020
However, Tim Leiweke, the CEO of Oak View Group, which is heading the arena project, said, “There is no question that the state of our planet is a critical issue for all of us.”
“We have a responsibility to future generations to try to leave them with a better world. We love that Amazon is using its naming rights for a cause we care deeply about — this partnership is a visionary step for the facilities business and sport and music industries. Our goal is to be the most progressive, responsible, and sustainable venue in the world. It is not just about one arena — it’s a platform for us to step up and heal our planet,” he said in a statement.
His brother Tod Leiweke, the CEO of NHL Seattle, added, “We have always set out to create the best home ice advantage; now we are innovating to create ice from reclaimed rainwater and the greenest ice in the country.
“This is going to be the best arena in the NHL and we’re proud that there will be many opportunities for our fans to make a difference nightly. This is truly remarkable.”
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westernjournal--2020-07-04--NFL Anthem-Kneeler Kenny Stills Blasts Dolphins Owner After He Donated To Fight Racism

ESPN reporter Cameron Wolfe announced in a June 26 tweet that Ross had committed to donating $ 13 million over the next four years to Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality , a nonprofit foundation he started in 2015 to fight perceived systemic racism .
“ Growing up in Detroit , I saw firsthand what racism did to tear apart our community , destroy lives and further inequality , ” Ross said in a statement , according to ESPN .
“ I started RISE based on the belief that our nation must address the scourge of racism directly to achieve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Now more than ever , our mission and the need for this work is clear.
” “ During this time of national unrest , many individuals have stepped up to being part of the solution , ” Vincent said .
“ Stephen continues to dedicate his time , resources and vision , as he has for decades , in an unwavering commitment to ending racism in partnership with the leadership , heart and influence of athletes globally.
” Stills , who used to play for the Dolphins , was unimpressed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ non profit = Tax write off , ” he tweeted in response .
Stills is one of the many NFL players who have followed Colin Kaepernick ’ s lead in kneeling during the national anthem .
“ There are still , daily , issues of police violence … Officers abusing their power is something that ’ s been happening for a long time .
People have had experiences with police brutality , ” he told “ The Peter King Podcast ” in October 2019 .
“ For everyone who disagrees with my stance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what I ’ m saying — it ’ s important for us to try and be in another person ’ s shoes , to try and see their perspective and see where they ’ re coming from .
Everything I ’ ve ever said or done has been out of love.
” Stills also criticized Ross in August 2019 after the Dolphins owner hosted a $ 250,000-a-plate fundraiser luncheon for President Donald Trump , ESPN reported .
“ Someone has to have enough courage to let him know he can ’ t play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said at the time .
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Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills called Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross’ nonprofit donation to “combat systemic racism” a “tax write off.”
ESPN reporter Cameron Wolfe announced in a June 26 tweet that Ross had committed to donating $13 million over the next four years to Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality, a nonprofit foundation he started in 2015 to fight perceived systemic racism.
Dolphins owner Stephen Ross is committing $13M over next four years to RISE, his non-profit aimed to combat systemic racism. It raises his total commitment to $30M since 2015. Ross: “Now more than ever, our mission and the need for this work is clear.” — Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) June 26, 2020
“Growing up in Detroit, I saw firsthand what racism did to tear apart our community, destroy lives and further inequality,” Ross said in a statement, according to ESPN.
“I started RISE based on the belief that our nation must address the scourge of racism directly to achieve true unity,” he went on.
“Now more than ever, our mission and the need for this work is clear.”
NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent praised Ross’ donation.
“During this time of national unrest, many individuals have stepped up to being part of the solution,” Vincent said.
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“Stephen continues to dedicate his time, resources and vision, as he has for decades, in an unwavering commitment to ending racism in partnership with the leadership, heart and influence of athletes globally.”
Stills, who used to play for the Dolphins, was unimpressed by the news.
“Donation to his non profit = Tax write off,” he tweeted in response.
Donation to his non profit = Tax write off https://t.co/mUk6Uc9J6n — Kenny Stills (@KSTiLLS) June 27, 2020
Stills is one of the many NFL players who have followed Colin Kaepernick’s lead in kneeling during the national anthem.
“There are still, daily, issues of police violence … Officers abusing their power is something that’s been happening for a long time. People have had experiences with police brutality,” he told “The Peter King Podcast” in October 2019.
“For everyone who disagrees with my stance — what I’m doing, what I’m saying — it’s important for us to try and be in another person’s shoes, to try and see their perspective and see where they’re coming from. Everything I’ve ever said or done has been out of love.”
Stills also criticized Ross in August 2019 after the Dolphins owner hosted a $250,000-a-plate fundraiser luncheon for President Donald Trump, ESPN reported.
“Someone has to have enough courage to let him know he can’t play both sides of this,” Stills said at the time.
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westernjournal--2020-07-04--Wisconsin College Students Call To Remove Lincoln Statue: ‘Single-Handed Symbol of White Supremacy’

For the last several weeks , the media has been flooded with news about cities and protesters across the nation tearing down statues and monuments that are believed to represent the racism in America ’ s history .
Students at the University of Wisconsin , Madison have been inspired by progressive activists ’ efforts .
The university ’ s Black Student Union and the Student Inclusion Coalition started a petition on Change.org in early June calling on school leaders to remove an iconic statue of former President Abraham Lincoln from the Bascom Hill quadrangle at the center of the campus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the top of Bascom as a powerful placement on our campus , it ’ s a single-handed symbol of white supremacy , ” Black Student Union president Nalah McWhorter told the Wisconsin State Journal .
Despite the fact that Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 , which freed slaves in rebellious states , the two organizations at UW-Madison remained adamant in their stance on removing the statue .
The petition , which has received about 350 signatures , fails to mention Lincoln ’ s efforts to end slavery during his term , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the statue was donated to the university by Thomas Brittingham Jr. , whom it says was a “ known member ” of the Klu Klux Klan , and Richard Lloyd Jones , who was “ well-known for holding ultra-racist beliefs , ” according to the petition .
In addition to the information regarding where the statue came from , the petition also questions Lincoln ’ s own “ history with race relations.
” While the two organizations have been informing their peers about Lincoln ’ s alleged transgressions regarding racism , university @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with their stance .
“ Like those of all presidents , Lincoln ’ s legacy is complex and contains actions which , 150 years later , appear flawed , ” Blank said in a statement , according to the Wisconsin State Journal .
“ However , when the totality of his tenure is considered , Lincoln is widely acknowledged as one of our greatest presidents , having issued the Emancipation Proclamation , persuaded Congress to adopt the 13th Amendment ending slavery and preserved the union during the Civil War .
“ As the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Abraham Lincoln ’ s legacy should not be erased but examined , that it should be both celebrated and critiqued.
” While Blank is working to make sure that the statue on the campus is not torn down and forgotten , officials in Boston are acting to remove a Lincoln memorial in that city .
RELATED : Department of Homeland Security Announces Extra Measures To Protect Monuments on July 4 Weekend In mid-June , Boston resident Tory Bullock put a petition together that has more than 12,000 signatures in support of tearing down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Park Square .
“ My problem is with the person in front of [ Lincoln ] , the person that ’ s supposed to represent me and my people , ” Bullock said .
“ He ’ s not clothed , he ’ s in chains , it ’ s just not a good representation for something that ’ s supposed to represent equality and the Emancipation Proclamation.
” Unlike Blank and her position on the Lincoln statue , Boston ’ s Democratic mayor , Marty Walsh , is in full support of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Boston Art Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to remove the memorial .
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For the last several weeks, the media has been flooded with news about cities and protesters across the nation tearing down statues and monuments that are believed to represent the racism in America’s history.
Students at the University of Wisconsin, Madison have been inspired by progressive activists’ efforts.
The university’s Black Student Union and the Student Inclusion Coalition started a petition on Change.org in early June calling on school leaders to remove an iconic statue of former President Abraham Lincoln from the Bascom Hill quadrangle at the center of the campus.
“For him to be at the top of Bascom as a powerful placement on our campus, it’s a single-handed symbol of white supremacy,” Black Student Union president Nalah McWhorter told the Wisconsin State Journal.
Despite the fact that Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, which freed slaves in rebellious states, the two organizations at UW-Madison remained adamant in their stance on removing the statue.
SIC stands with the Wisconsin Black Student Union.#WeareSICofUW pic.twitter.com/qWx32B58xJ — Student Inclusion Coalition of UW-Madison (@SICofUW) June 13, 2020
The petition, which has received about 350 signatures, fails to mention Lincoln’s efforts to end slavery during his term, instead aiming its focus on the fact that the statue was donated to the university by Thomas Brittingham Jr., whom it says was a “known member” of the Klu Klux Klan, and Richard Lloyd Jones, who was “well-known for holding ultra-racist beliefs,” according to the petition.
In addition to the information regarding where the statue came from, the petition also questions Lincoln’s own “history with race relations.”
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While the two organizations have been informing their peers about Lincoln’s alleged transgressions regarding racism, university Chancellor Rebecca Blank doesn’t agree with their stance.
“Like those of all presidents, Lincoln’s legacy is complex and contains actions which, 150 years later, appear flawed,” Blank said in a statement, according to the Wisconsin State Journal.
“However, when the totality of his tenure is considered, Lincoln is widely acknowledged as one of our greatest presidents, having issued the Emancipation Proclamation, persuaded Congress to adopt the 13th Amendment ending slavery and preserved the union during the Civil War.
“As the leader of UW-Madison, I believe that Abraham Lincoln’s legacy should not be erased but examined, that it should be both celebrated and critiqued.”
While Blank is working to make sure that the statue on the campus is not torn down and forgotten, officials in Boston are acting to remove a Lincoln memorial in that city.
In mid-June, Boston resident Tory Bullock put a petition together that has more than 12,000 signatures in support of tearing down the Emancipation Memorial in Boston’s Park Square.
“My problem is with the person in front of [Lincoln], the person that’s supposed to represent me and my people,” Bullock said. “He’s not clothed, he’s in chains, it’s just not a good representation for something that’s supposed to represent equality and the Emancipation Proclamation.”
Unlike Blank and her position on the Lincoln statue, Boston’s Democratic mayor, Marty Walsh, is in full support of ridding the city of the Emancipation Memorial.
The Boston Art Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to remove the memorial.
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westernjournal--2020-07-04--Buzz Aldrin Reminds a Divided America What the Flag Stands for

Although the United States has experienced its share of trying times , recent events have divided America in frightening and unprecedented ways .
Cities throughout the nation were burned and battered when protests over the death of George Floyd turned into riots , and the American flag was routinely disrespected and burned while statues of historic figures were toppled .
But legendary American astronaut Edwin “ Buzz ” Aldrin shared his quiet and dignified way of continuing to honor the stars and stripes , and the heroes who sacrificed so much .
“ Every morning , I rise and hoist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” the Korean War veteran tweeted June 14 .
“ Old Glory serves as a welcome reminder that we ’ re always striving to become a more perfect union , ” Aldrin added , echoing America ’ s founding document .
“ Today and every day , let us remember all the men and women who ’ ve fought valiantly to defend it.
” His tweet and the accompanying photos of the 90-year-old , with his flag unfurled in front of an ocean view from his Florida home , was posted on Flag @ @ @ @ @ @ @ honor the patriotic symbol .
Aldrin was one of the first two Americans — first humans , in fact — to set foot on the surface of the moon on July 20 , 1969 .
On that historic date , the world gathered to watch the televised broadcast of the monumental event as Aldrin , the lunar module pilot , along with mission commander Neil Armstrong , planted an American flag into the lunar dust while command module pilot Michael Collins stayed behind in the spacecraft .
Old Glory was planted on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see , representing liberty for all and the great nation which promised it .
The Apollo 11 mission , which brought men to the surface of the moon and back again safely , was one of the greatest achievements in the history of mankind and an impressive feat for the United States , as former President John F. Kennedy had only announced that ambition eight years prior during an address to a joint session of Congress .
But as the world united in awe while witnessing the televised event , back home the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about U.S. involvement in the war in Vietnam .
RELATED : While Everyone Else Knelt , 1 Pro Athlete Refused To Bow to Mob and Stood Tall for Her Country Many had protested the draft and the premise of the war , and just as today , some of the protesters burned American flags before laws were passed against the practice ( though the Supreme Court ruled in 1989 that flag burning was protected under the First Amendment ) .
What protesters then and now didn ’ t know or care to know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us of — men and women have fought and died for the freedoms that flag represents .
Aldrin may be getting on in years , but his patriotism is as vigorous as the day he helped plant the stars and stripes on the moon .
It is disheartening to see so many people currently denigrating the country and its Founding Fathers , but the inspiring image of a real , live American hero proudly display Old Glory , once again shared for all the world to see , is exactly what America needs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
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Although the United States has experienced its share of trying times, recent events have divided America in frightening and unprecedented ways.
Cities throughout the nation were burned and battered when protests over the death of George Floyd turned into riots, and the American flag was routinely disrespected and burned while statues of historic figures were toppled.
But legendary American astronaut Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin shared his quiet and dignified way of continuing to honor the stars and stripes, and the heroes who sacrificed so much.
“Every morning, I rise and hoist my American flag on my balcony,” the Korean War veteran tweeted June 14.
“Old Glory serves as a welcome reminder that we’re always striving to become a more perfect union,” Aldrin added, echoing America’s founding document. “Today and every day, let us remember all the men and women who’ve fought valiantly to defend it.”
Every morning, I rise and hoist my American flag on my balcony. Old Glory serves as a welcome reminder that we’re always striving to become a more perfect union. Today and every day, let us remember all the men and women who’ve fought valiantly to defend it. #flagday2020 pic.twitter.com/nTUx8b3P7x — Dr. Buzz Aldrin (@TheRealBuzz) June 14, 2020
His tweet and the accompanying photos of the 90-year-old, with his flag unfurled in front of an ocean view from his Florida home, was posted on Flag Day, a day set aside to honor the patriotic symbol.
Aldrin was one of the first two Americans — first humans, in fact — to set foot on the surface of the moon on July 20, 1969.
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On that historic date, the world gathered to watch the televised broadcast of the monumental event as Aldrin, the lunar module pilot, along with mission commander Neil Armstrong, planted an American flag into the lunar dust while command module pilot Michael Collins stayed behind in the spacecraft.
Old Glory was planted on the lunar landscape for all the world to see, representing liberty for all and the great nation which promised it.
The Apollo 11 mission, which brought men to the surface of the moon and back again safely, was one of the greatest achievements in the history of mankind and an impressive feat for the United States, as former President John F. Kennedy had only announced that ambition eight years prior during an address to a joint session of Congress.
But as the world united in awe while witnessing the televised event, back home the astronauts’ country was still deeply divided about U.S. involvement in the war in Vietnam.
Many had protested the draft and the premise of the war, and just as today, some of the protesters burned American flags before laws were passed against the practice (though the Supreme Court ruled in 1989 that flag burning was protected under the First Amendment).
What protesters then and now didn’t know or care to know is what Aldrin’s tweet reminds us of — men and women have fought and died for the freedoms that flag represents.
Aldrin may be getting on in years, but his patriotism is as vigorous as the day he helped plant the stars and stripes on the moon.
It is disheartening to see so many people currently denigrating the country and its Founding Fathers, but the inspiring image of a real, live American hero proudly display Old Glory, once again shared for all the world to see, is exactly what America needs — now more than ever.
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westernjournal--2020-07-04--Rare, Unfinished Alcott Story Gets New Life in Literary Magazine

The current issue of Strand Magazine will give readers the chance to discover an obscure and unfinished Louisa May Alcott work of fiction , and to provide a conclusion themselves .
Alcott ’ s “ Aunt Nellie ’ s Diary ” has rarely been seen since she drafted what may have been a novel or novella and set it aside as a teenager in the late 1840s .
The 9,000-word fragment is narrated by the 40-year-old title character and follows her as a romantic triangle appears to unfold between her orphaned , fair-haired niece Annie Ellerton , Annie ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clifford , “ a tall , noble-looking ” young man with a complicated past .
Strand managing editor Andrew Gulli found a reference to the manuscript during an online search of Alcott ’ s archives , stored at Harvard University ’ s Houghton Library .
“ What struck me was the maturity of the work , ” says Gulli , who in recent years has published obscure fiction by Ernest Hemingway , Tennessee Williams and many others in his literary quarterly .
“ Here was Alcott , who was on the cusp of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where her main character is a single woman in her 40s , who defies many of the stereotypes of how women were portrayed in mid-19th century America.
” Because “ Aunt Nellie ’ s Diary ” ends with various storylines unresolved , Gulli is inviting readers to complete the narrative .
“ We ’ ll post guidelines in the coming weeks , ” he says .
Alcott was born in Germantown , Pennsylvania , but spent much of her childhood moving around Massachusetts as her father , the educator and philosopher Amos Bronson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experimental school and an agrarian commune .
Louisa May and her three sisters were employed in various jobs , and the author would speak of her writing as a release from the family ’ s ongoing financial struggles .
Around the same time she attempted “ Aunt Nellie ’ s Diary , ” she worked on her first novel , “ The Inheritance , ” which remained unpublished until the 1990s .
Alcott ’ s reputation is defined by “ Little Women , ” the classic novel from the late 1860s about a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her own childhood .
But she also published bloodied thrillers , children ’ s stories and sketches based on her time as a volunteer nurse during the Civil War .
Alcott scholar Daniel Shealy says that “ Aunt Nellie ’ s Diary ” reflects what the author called her sentimental phase , her early immersion in such British authors as Charles Dickens and Sir Walter Scott .
“ You can see her picking up on some of the romanticized , even sensationalized material from those books .
It ’ s a tough time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ short of money , but it ’ s also a creative time .
She ’ s beginning to develop and mature as a writer , ” according to Shealy , a professor of English at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte .
“ If I had to compare this to ‘ Little Women , ’ I ’ d say that you can see her ability to create characters that you can take an interest in .
And you see her ability to have several strands of the story going off in different directions , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to tie this all together.
” “ Clearly , this story is building to a big reveal , and we ’ re going to learn new things about the characters ’ pasts.
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The current issue of Strand Magazine will give readers the chance to discover an obscure and unfinished Louisa May Alcott work of fiction, and to provide a conclusion themselves.
Alcott’s “Aunt Nellie’s Diary” has rarely been seen since she drafted what may have been a novel or novella and set it aside as a teenager in the late 1840s.
The 9,000-word fragment is narrated by the 40-year-old title character and follows her as a romantic triangle appears to unfold between her orphaned, fair-haired niece Annie Ellerton, Annie’s friend Isabel Loving and the visiting Edward Clifford, “a tall, noble-looking” young man with a complicated past.
Strand managing editor Andrew Gulli found a reference to the manuscript during an online search of Alcott’s archives, stored at Harvard University’s Houghton Library.
“What struck me was the maturity of the work,” says Gulli, who in recent years has published obscure fiction by Ernest Hemingway, Tennessee Williams and many others in his literary quarterly.
“Here was Alcott, who was on the cusp of adulthood, creating a complex work, where her main character is a single woman in her 40s, who defies many of the stereotypes of how women were portrayed in mid-19th century America.”
Because “Aunt Nellie’s Diary” ends with various storylines unresolved, Gulli is inviting readers to complete the narrative. “We’ll post guidelines in the coming weeks,” he says.
Alcott was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania, but spent much of her childhood moving around Massachusetts as her father, the educator and philosopher Amos Bronson Alcott, attempted such initiatives as an experimental school and an agrarian commune.
Louisa May and her three sisters were employed in various jobs, and the author would speak of her writing as a release from the family’s ongoing financial struggles.
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Around the same time she attempted “Aunt Nellie’s Diary,” she worked on her first novel, “The Inheritance,” which remained unpublished until the 1990s.
Alcott’s reputation is defined by “Little Women,” the classic novel from the late 1860s about a New England family that was based on her own childhood.
But she also published bloodied thrillers, children’s stories and sketches based on her time as a volunteer nurse during the Civil War.
Alcott scholar Daniel Shealy says that “Aunt Nellie’s Diary” reflects what the author called her sentimental phase, her early immersion in such British authors as Charles Dickens and Sir Walter Scott.
“You can see her picking up on some of the romanticized, even sensationalized material from those books. It’s a tough time for her, because the family was short of money, but it’s also a creative time. She’s beginning to develop and mature as a writer,” according to Shealy, a professor of English at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte.
“If I had to compare this to ‘Little Women,’ I’d say that you can see her ability to create characters that you can take an interest in. And you see her ability to have several strands of the story going off in different directions, and you’re wondering how she going to tie this all together.”
“Clearly, this story is building to a big reveal, and we’re going to learn new things about the characters’ pasts.”
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westernjournal--2020-07-04--Alert: Ancient Occult Practice Sweeping America’s Youth

The use of astrology has exploded in popularity in recent years .
Fueled by many factors including social media and technological advances that make it more accessible , an alarming number of young people have been pushed into embracing the ancient occult practice as truth .
Belief in traditional religion has declined over the years , particularly among millennials .
In a survey of 2,592 respondents , 40 percent of millennials reported having no religious affiliation at all .
That data made them the largest share of generational “ nones ” in the U.S. , according to Pew Research data @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2019 .
At the same time , astrology is becoming more popular , as technological advances have made using astrology more accessible with easily generated astrological charts and a plethora of available information online , according to a piece last year in The New Yorker .
Astro Poets , a Twitter account started by poets Alex Dimitrov and Dorothea Lasky , shares horoscopes , poetry , and humorous takes on different zodiac signs to its over 600,000 followers .
The New York Times even published a piece about the pair last October in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Astro Poets : Your Guides to the Zodiac.
” Other soothsayers dole out career or dating advice and attempt to explain the tribulations of the day , large and small , through the zodiac .
The practices have become mainstream , appearing in magazines targeted at teens and young adults , and as some celebrities also tacitly reference New Age ideas or their astrological signs .
Model Kendall Jenner tweeted “ surrender to the universe ” on New Year ’ s Day .
Last year , singer Ariana Grande referenced her zodiac @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cancers have the ability to do anything other than feeeeeeeeel feel feeeeeeeel feel feeeeeel feel.
” The social media platform TikTok which has become especially popular with teens and young adults boasts over 2.1 billion views just for # astrology videos alone .
While celebrity endorsements and technology give those beliefs an attractive new sheen , the occult is the same dangerous , dark temptation it has always been and which the Old Testament warned about .
RELATED : Last Supper Painting with Black Jesus Goes On Display After Church Caves to BLM @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the Lord your God is giving you , you shall not learn to follow the abominable practices of those nations .
There shall not be found among you anyone who burns his son or his daughter as an offering , anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens , or a sorcerer or a charmer or a medium or a necromancer or one who inquires of the dead , for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord .
And because of these abominations the Lord your God @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( Deuteronomy 18:9-12 ) With the younger generation unmoored by such a lack of belief , and with tumultuous times that simultaneously include a global pandemic and riots , it ’ s understandable for young adults to be looking for certainty .
But that certainty comes at a high price as cooperation with the occult is dangerous and opens the door to demonic attack or even possession .
With such practices and possible demonic activity on the rise , the Catholic Church has responded by training more exorcists , according to the Star @ @ @ @ @ @ @ course , that millennials are often the first to level the anti-science charge against anyone who does not believe in global warming , but will also want to burn sage for spiritual cleansing or talk about how the “ universe ” does or does not want something to happen .
Instead of believing Satan in his lies about easy answers with an astrological chart or a quick fix with crystals or a Reiki healing session , the answer to life ’ s mysteries , miseries , and hardships is Jesus Christ alone .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ no salvation , and what He promises is not an easy life but one which we will not endure alone or unaided .
Jesus said in Matthew 11:28-30 , “ Come to me , all who labor and are heavy laden , and I will give you rest .
Take my yoke upon you , and learn from me , for I am gentle and lowly in heart , and you will find rest for your souls .
For my yoke is easy , and my burden is light.
” It is vital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now more than ever , as they are being drawn further into the darkness , both with occult practices and subversive movements like Black Lives Matter that come cloaked in the language of virtue but are rotten to the core .
Their very souls depend on it .
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The use of astrology has exploded in popularity in recent years. Fueled by many factors including social media and technological advances that make it more accessible, an alarming number of young people have been pushed into embracing the ancient occult practice as truth.
Belief in traditional religion has declined over the years, particularly among millennials. In a survey of 2,592 respondents, 40 percent of millennials reported having no religious affiliation at all. That data made them the largest share of generational “nones” in the U.S., according to Pew Research data gathered in phone surveys between 2018 and 2019.
At the same time, astrology is becoming more popular, as technological advances have made using astrology more accessible with easily generated astrological charts and a plethora of available information online, according to a piece last year in The New Yorker.
Astro Poets, a Twitter account started by poets Alex Dimitrov and Dorothea Lasky, shares horoscopes, poetry, and humorous takes on different zodiac signs to its over 600,000 followers.
The New York Times even published a piece about the pair last October in advance of their first book together, “Astro Poets: Your Guides to the Zodiac.”
Other soothsayers dole out career or dating advice and attempt to explain the tribulations of the day, large and small, through the zodiac.
The practices have become mainstream, appearing in magazines targeted at teens and young adults, and as some celebrities also tacitly reference New Age ideas or their astrological signs.
Model Kendall Jenner tweeted “surrender to the universe” on New Year’s Day.
2020
surrender to the universe
? — Kendall (@KendallJenner) January 1, 2020
Last year, singer Ariana Grande referenced her zodiac sign and lamented, “oooof do cancers have the ability to do anything other than feeeeeeeeel feel feeeeeeeel feel feeeeeel feel.”
oooof do cancers have the ability to do anything other than feeeeeeeeel feel feeeeeeeel feel feeeeeel feel — Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) January 7, 2019
The social media platform TikTok which has become especially popular with teens and young adults boasts over 2.1 billion views just for #astrology videos alone.
While celebrity endorsements and technology give those beliefs an attractive new sheen, the occult is the same dangerous, dark temptation it has always been and which the Old Testament warned about.
“When you come into the land that the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not learn to follow the abominable practices of those nations. There shall not be found among you anyone who burns his son or his daughter as an offering, anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or a sorcerer or a charmer or a medium or a necromancer or one who inquires of the dead, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord. And because of these abominations the Lord your God is driving them out before you.” (Deuteronomy 18:9-12)
With the younger generation unmoored by such a lack of belief, and with tumultuous times that simultaneously include a global pandemic and riots, it’s understandable for young adults to be looking for certainty.
But that certainty comes at a high price as cooperation with the occult is dangerous and opens the door to demonic attack or even possession. With such practices and possible demonic activity on the rise, the Catholic Church has responded by training more exorcists, according to the Star Tribune.
The irony is, of course, that millennials are often the first to level the anti-science charge against anyone who does not believe in global warming, but will also want to burn sage for spiritual cleansing or talk about how the “universe” does or does not want something to happen.
Instead of believing Satan in his lies about easy answers with an astrological chart or a quick fix with crystals or a Reiki healing session, the answer to life’s mysteries, miseries, and hardships is Jesus Christ alone.
Without Christ there is no hope and no salvation, and what He promises is not an easy life but one which we will not endure alone or unaided.
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Jesus said in Matthew 11:28-30, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
It is vital that young people hear that message, now more than ever, as they are being drawn further into the darkness, both with occult practices and subversive movements like Black Lives Matter that come cloaked in the language of virtue but are rotten to the core.
Their very souls depend on it.
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westernjournal--2020-07-04--Green Beret Reveals What America and the 4th of July Mean to Those Who Served

America is about not only freedom but also the struggle to create it , according to Tim Kennedy , a former Green Beret and mixed martial arts fighter .
“ You go back to 1776 and you see the struggle for democracy and you see the struggle for freedom , our Founding Fathers , the sacrifices that they made , ” Kennedy said in an interview with Samantha Renck of the Daily Caller published Sunday .
Kennedy noted that America has never been perfect and never stopped evolving to move closer toward that unreachable goal .
“ Every single war @ @ @ @ @ @ @ single struggle from the civil rights movement to even what we ’ re going through now , it ’ s America refining itself , ” he said .
In Kennedy ’ s eyes , America is continually refined by fire to become “ a more complete thing.
” “ We have imperfect aspects about us and with our history as well , ” he said , but noted that throughout the course of American history the trend has been “ to the positive.
” “ That ’ s what ’ s cool , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country continue to evolve to become something special.
” During the interview , Kennedy defined an American as “ somebody that can live free , it ’ s somebody that realizes how special this idea of freedom is and how important it is .
I think an American will fight tooth and nail to see that realized and to see that extended to other people so they can realize what that is like .
Pretty cool.
” Just as nothing in America ’ s past came without work , Kennedy noted that nothing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ young Americans to embrace the work of perfecting what others have sacrificed to create .
He told future generations “ not be scared of the hard stuff .
I think the coming generations have been looking for easy solutions.
” “ There ’ s merit to trying to find the smartest way to do something , and I love the ingenuity that has come with the subsequent generations and the creativity but a trend with that is trying to find easy solutions to problems .
And sometimes they ’ re not there , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times may not allow for an easy way out .
“ Sometimes you have to do the hard thing , ” he said , noting that achievements such as the Golden Gate Bridge did not come to pass without sacrifice .
RELATED : Actor Bill Pullman : Iconic 'Independence Day ' Speech Was So Good It Forced a Title Change Kennedy urged Americans never to be daunted by the challenges they face .
“ I don ’ t want people to be scared of that hard work and that hardship , ” he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ men and hard men make great times.
” During the interview , Renck asked Kennedy for the most important moment of his military career , a question Kennedy could not directly answer .
“ I don ’ t know if I could give you a single instance , ” Kennedy said .
“ What I have is these collective ideas that were built over time , like the brotherhood , the guys standing next to us , how important they are.
” “ The only way it ’ s bearable is the guy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that one of the high points of service was “ seeing the positive change that we have on people ’ s lives , protecting people , seeing their lives get better.
” He described his time in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom as instances of making a difference for others .
He enjoyed seeing “ after Saddam fell and Iraq — that was in shambles — become this beautiful , prosperous nation for awhile until ISIS came and then we had to kick their butt.
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America is about not only freedom but also the struggle to create it, according to Tim Kennedy, a former Green Beret and mixed martial arts fighter.
“You go back to 1776 and you see the struggle for democracy and you see the struggle for freedom, our Founding Fathers, the sacrifices that they made,” Kennedy said in an interview with Samantha Renck of the Daily Caller published Sunday.
Kennedy noted that America has never been perfect and never stopped evolving to move closer toward that unreachable goal.
“Every single war and conflict since then, and every single struggle from the civil rights movement to even what we’re going through now, it’s America refining itself,” he said.
In Kennedy’s eyes, America is continually refined by fire to become “a more complete thing.”
“We have imperfect aspects about us and with our history as well,” he said, but noted that throughout the course of American history the trend has been “to the positive.”
“That’s what’s cool,” he said. “Seeing this country continue to evolve to become something special.”
During the interview, Kennedy defined an American as “somebody that can live free, it’s somebody that realizes how special this idea of freedom is and how important it is. I think an American will fight tooth and nail to see that realized and to see that extended to other people so they can realize what that is like. Pretty cool.”
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Just as nothing in America’s past came without work, Kennedy noted that nothing in the future will either. He encouraged young Americans to embrace the work of perfecting what others have sacrificed to create.
He told future generations “not be scared of the hard stuff. I think the coming generations have been looking for easy solutions.”
“There’s merit to trying to find the smartest way to do something, and I love the ingenuity that has come with the subsequent generations and the creativity but a trend with that is trying to find easy solutions to problems. And sometimes they’re not there,” he said.
Kennedy said the times may not allow for an easy way out.
“Sometimes you have to do the hard thing,” he said, noting that achievements such as the Golden Gate Bridge did not come to pass without sacrifice.
Kennedy urged Americans never to be daunted by the challenges they face.
“I don’t want people to be scared of that hard work and that hardship,” he said. “Hard times make hard men and hard men make great times.”
During the interview, Renck asked Kennedy for the most important moment of his military career, a question Kennedy could not directly answer.
“I don’t know if I could give you a single instance,” Kennedy said. “What I have is these collective ideas that were built over time, like the brotherhood, the guys standing next to us, how important they are.”
“The only way it’s bearable is the guy next to you.”
Kennedy also said that one of the high points of service was “seeing the positive change that we have on people’s lives, protecting people, seeing their lives get better.”
He described his time in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom as instances of making a difference for others.
He enjoyed seeing “after Saddam fell and Iraq — that was in shambles — become this beautiful, prosperous nation for awhile until ISIS came and then we had to kick their butt.”
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westernjournal--2020-07-04--Sanger Sought ‘Elimination of the Unfit,’ Why Are the Dems Ignoring Her Bust?

As part of recent efforts to erase our nation ’ s supposedly “ racist ” history , far-left rioters have been tearing down various monuments and statues across the county .
From generals who fought for the Confederacy to Founding Fathers like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson , it seems that no historical figure is safe from the moral judgement of the Black Lives Matter crowd .
Interestingly , one blatantly racist figure from history has been completely ignored by the left .
Her name is Margaret Sanger , and she was the founder of Planned Parenthood .
While many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ destroyed in the weeks following the death of George Floyd , the Minneapolis man whose neck was knelt on for nearly nine minutes during a May 25 arrest , Margaret Sanger ’ s bust at the Smithsonian in Washington , D.C. , remains in pristine condition .
Outside of a Republican member of Congress and a pro-life advocacy group , very few public figures — and virtually none on the left — have called for it to be destroyed or removed amid the current civil unrest .
Many leftists may , in fact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vehemently pro-abortion Sanger was an outspoken supporter of eugenics , and a racist one at that .
“ Before eugenists and others who are laboring for racial betterment can succeed , they must first clear the way for Birth Control , ” Sanger wrote for the February 1919 edition of Birth Control Review in an article titled , “ Birth Control and Racial Betterment.
” “ Like the advocates of Birth Control , the eugenists , for instance , are seeking to assist the race toward the elimination of the unfit .
Both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lay emphasis upon different methods.
” In case it wasn ’ t clear what Sanger meant when she talked about “ racial betterment , ” she would go on to launch the “ Negro Project ” in 1939 , a pro-birth control campaign specifically targeted toward African-Americans .
The “ Negro Project ” was an initiative of Sanger ’ s group , the Birth Control Federation of America , which would later become the Planned Parenthood Federation of America .
In the years since , Planned Parenthood has continued pursuing its goal of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RELATED : Planned Parenthood 'Outraged by Violence Against Black Lives ' but Kills Thousands of Black Babies Every Year According to a 2016 “ Abortion Surveillance ” report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , “ non-Hispanic black women had the highest abortion rate ( 25.1 abortions per 1,000 women aged 15–44 years ) and ratio ( 401 abortions per 1,000 live births ) .
” Yet the left cheers on abortion , just as they cheer on their feminist “ hero , ” Margaret Sanger .
Whereas the left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our country , they want us to took at the white supremacist , eugenicist views of Sanger in a much more nuanced manner .
Planned Parenthood , for instance , describes Sanger as “ a woman of heroic accomplishments , and like all heroes , she was also complex and imperfect.
” The organization also handed out the coveted “ Margaret Sanger Award ” as recently as 2015 .
Past recipients include former President Lyndon B. Johnson , CNN founder Ted Turner and even Nancy Pelosi .
Hillary Clinton was given the Margaret @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Carroll County Times , expressed great praise to her deeply racist hero .
“ It was a great privilege when I was told that I would receive this award .
I admire Margaret Sanger enormously , ” Clinton said at the time .
“ I ’ m really in awe of her.
” “ There are a lot of lessons we can learn from her life , from the causes she launched and fought for and scarified for so greatly.
” Of course , Clinton will not be canceled for praising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ implement population control over the black community .
And Sanger ’ s bust in the Smithsonian will no doubt remain intact .
As has always been the case , the left has rules for thee but not for me .
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As part of recent efforts to erase our nation’s supposedly “racist” history, far-left rioters have been tearing down various monuments and statues across the county.
From generals who fought for the Confederacy to Founding Fathers like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, it seems that no historical figure is safe from the moral judgement of the Black Lives Matter crowd.
Interestingly, one blatantly racist figure from history has been completely ignored by the left.
Her name is Margaret Sanger, and she was the founder of Planned Parenthood.
While many statues and other historical monuments have been destroyed in the weeks following the death of George Floyd, the Minneapolis man whose neck was knelt on for nearly nine minutes during a May 25 arrest, Margaret Sanger’s bust at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., remains in pristine condition.
Outside of a Republican member of Congress and a pro-life advocacy group, very few public figures — and virtually none on the left — have called for it to be destroyed or removed amid the current civil unrest.
Many leftists may, in fact, be shocked to learn that the vehemently pro-abortion Sanger was an outspoken supporter of eugenics, and a racist one at that.
“Before eugenists and others who are laboring for racial betterment can succeed, they must first clear the way for Birth Control,” Sanger wrote for the February 1919 edition of Birth Control Review in an article titled, “Birth Control and Racial Betterment.”
“Like the advocates of Birth Control, the eugenists, for instance, are seeking to assist the race toward the elimination of the unfit. Both are seeking a single end but they lay emphasis upon different methods.”
In case it wasn’t clear what Sanger meant when she talked about “racial betterment,” she would go on to launch the “Negro Project” in 1939, a pro-birth control campaign specifically targeted toward African-Americans.
Margaret Sanger promoted forcible sterilization of “undesirables,” which disproportionately harmed minorities (e.g. Black women made up 65% of forced sterilizations in North Carolina between 1929-1976). And yet, the mobs aren’t trying to tear down her bust in the Smithsonian ? pic.twitter.com/PvYuHmqV8B — Trent Horn (@Trent_Horn) June 23, 2020
The “Negro Project” was an initiative of Sanger’s group, the Birth Control Federation of America, which would later become the Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
In the years since, Planned Parenthood has continued pursuing its goal of population control in the black community.
Tragically, they’ve been highly successful.
According to a 2016 “Abortion Surveillance” report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “non-Hispanic black women had the highest abortion rate (25.1 abortions per 1,000 women aged 15–44 years) and ratio (401 abortions per 1,000 live births).”
Yet the left cheers on abortion, just as they cheer on their feminist “hero,” Margaret Sanger.
Whereas the left clearly denounces the supposedly racist founders of our country, they want us to took at the white supremacist, eugenicist views of Sanger in a much more nuanced manner.
Planned Parenthood, for instance, describes Sanger as “a woman of heroic accomplishments, and like all heroes, she was also complex and imperfect.”
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The organization also handed out the coveted “Margaret Sanger Award” as recently as 2015. Past recipients include former President Lyndon B. Johnson, CNN founder Ted Turner and even Nancy Pelosi.
Hillary Clinton was given the Margaret Sanger award in 2009 and, according to the Carroll County Times, expressed great praise to her deeply racist hero.
“It was a great privilege when I was told that I would receive this award. I admire Margaret Sanger enormously,” Clinton said at the time. “I’m really in awe of her.”
“There are a lot of lessons we can learn from her life, from the causes she launched and fought for and scarified for so greatly.”
Of course, Clinton will not be canceled for praising a deeply immoral woman who hoped to implement population control over the black community.
And Sanger’s bust in the Smithsonian will no doubt remain intact.
As has always been the case, the left has rules for thee but not for me.
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