Opit's LinkFest!: 23 June - Blogs I'm Following

10 pm MDT

The Star explains that white Canadians are racist. read more

Young Victims Of Climate Disasters Sue EU States Over Energy Treaty

In the latest attempt to use the courts to address the climate crisis, five young people are suing 12 EU countries over membership in a treaty that they argue puts the needs of fossil fuel companies above climate action. The young people brought their case before the European Court of Human Rights on Tuesday, as Euractiv reported. The lawsuit targets the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT), which gives energy companies the right to sue governments for compensation when their policies threaten profits. “Governments are still putting profits of the fossil fuel industry over human rights. Bu... read more

PrairiePundit7 hours ago

Biden's energy fiasco

National Review: ... In past attempts to seem like he’s doing something about the problem, Biden has ordered releases of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, pushed electric vehicles, and invoked the Defense Production Act to produce more renewable-energy components. As anyone could have predicted, gas prices were unaffected by those actions. So now he’s just firing off notes to energy CEOs on White House letterhead threatening them with government action if they don’t do what he wants. “Your companies need to work with my Administration to bring forward concrete, near-ter... read more

PrairiePundit7 hours ago

Pushing back against SEC's Big Green agenda

PJ Media: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently proposed a new disclosure rule called “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors.” The proposed rule would require public companies to disclose their climate-related risks to investors. The reporting framework is the first significant step toward making environmental, social, and governmental (ESG) reporting a regulatory requirement. Twenty-three state financial officers sent a letter to the SEC outlining concerns with the proposed rule. The State Financial Officers Foundation ... read more

balance105 hours ago

the axe is laid

raids, fallacy, scorn, naive, amoral, roots, Mammon, Durga= (each) 24. 4x24=96. ///////////// devious, unwashed, wayward, ripe, fight, cold-hot, virtue, condemn, defiant =(each) 32. 3x32=96. numerology (a=1, b=2, j=1, m=4, etc.) ……………. Peter28+ Neroli37=65+ clique31=96. //////////////// greedy, guidance, cheery, personal, entangled, spirit, ambitious, Godfre = (each one) 37. ……………. My 11 burden28 is 10 light29=78; my 11 yoke20 is10 easy14= 55. 55+78=133=7x19. air, wind, surf, sealed=19. ……………. spiritual 44+ director47= 91=carnal mind44 + calcination47=91. Peter28 + Neroli37 + Duffy2... read more

balance105 hours ago

the axe is laid

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 25 hours ago

Gregory Mannarino, "It's A Nightmare Situation! The System Is Illiquid And The FED Is Playing A Very Dangerous Game"

Gregory Mannarino, PM 6/23/22: *"It's A Nightmare Situation! The System Is Illiquid * *And The FED Is Playing A Very Dangerous Game"* - https://traderschoice.net/ read more

War News Updates6 hours ago

NATO Secretary General Wants Sweden And Finland To Join 'As Soon As Possible'

(LtoR) Finland's Ambassador to NATO Klaus Korhonen, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg and Sweden's Ambassador to NATO Axel Wernhoff pose during a ceremony to mark Sweden's and Finland's applications for membership in Brussels, on May 18, 2022. - JOHANNA GERON/POOL/AFP *Zero Hedge:* *NATO Chief Calls For Sweden And Finland To Join 'As Soon As Possible'* Why is NATO so anxious to induct multiple countries near the borders of Russia into the fold without concern for the geopolitical consequences? Probably because the war in Ukraine is not going so well. Or, perhaps the goal... read more

Snopes.com6 hours ago

Did Police in NC ‘Escort’ Proud Boys to LGBTQ Library Event?

Outraged social media posts went viral after a "Pride reading time" event at Pine Valley Library in Wilmington, North Carolina. read more

Virginia Lawyers Weekly7 hours ago

Feds search Trump-era official’s home, subpoena GOP leaders

WASHINGTON (AP) Federal agents searched a former top Justice Department official’s home and seized records from key Republicans in at least four states linked to Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election, in what were clear signs that authorities are ramping up their investigation of associates of the former president. Authorities on June 22 ... read more

The Last Refuge7 hours ago

15 DeceptiCons Vote to Close Debate on Senate Gun Control Legislation, An Important One Was Permitted to Hide

In 2006 we originally faced 20 DeceptiCons in the Senate. They represent the right wing of the DC Congressional UniParty. Having removed a few, and some of them died (McCain, Cochran) there are still 16 of them in office. They are led by Mitch McConnell. This is the same crew who vehemently opposed the nomination […] The post 15 DeceptiCons Vote to Close Debate on Senate Gun Control Legislation, An Important One Was Permitted to Hide appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more

Virginia Lawyers Weekly7 hours ago

Suspended sentence was correctly revoked

Appellant’s argument that the circuit court abused its discretion by imposing four months of her 10-year suspended sentence lacks merit. Discussion “Appellant argues that the trial court abused its discretion when it revoked her previously suspended sentence and imposed an active sentence of four months. … “Appellant acknowledges that the trial court had the authority ... read more

Virginia Lawyers Weekly7 hours ago

022-7-139 – Williams v. Commonwealth

Williams v. Commonwealth, Record No. 0869-21-1, May 17, 2022. CAV (per curiam) from the Circuit Court of the City of Newport News (Sugg). Scott Michael Ehrenworth,(on brief), for appellant. Jason S. Miyares, Justin B. Hill (on brief) for appellee, VLW 022-7-139, 5 pp. Unpublished opinion. Full-Text Opinion read more

Virginia Lawyers Weekly7 hours ago

Sufficient evidence to support firearms violation

There was sufficient evidence to determine that appellant constructively possessed a shotgun found in his truck. His conviction of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon is affirmed. Firearm possession “Appellant’s assignment of error challenges the sufficiency of the evidence proving that he knowingly possessed the firearm found in the truck. He does not ... read more

Virginia Lawyers Weekly7 hours ago

022-7-133 – Pack v. Commonwealth

Pack v. Commonwealth, Record No. 0555-21-3, May 10, 2022. CAV (O’Brien) from the Circuit Court of the City of Lynchburg (Watson). Kelsey Bulger for appellant. Jason D. Reed for appellee. VLW 022-7-133, 5 pp. Unpublished opinion. Full-Text Opinion read more

Waking Times7 hours ago

Unconscious Becoming Conscious: Understanding the Nature of Negative Forces

*Kingsley L. Dennis* - The more a person comes under the powers of this world, the less a person can act from an inner place of personal and spiritual will. read more

From the Trenches World Report7 hours ago

FDA okays genome-edited beef cattle trait after safety review

Feedstuffs, March 7, 2022 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it has made a low-risk determination for the marketing of products, including food, from... The post FDA okays genome-edited beef cattle trait after safety review appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

Virginia Lawyers Weekly8 hours ago

No evidence error in forgery prosecution

There was no evidentiary error at appellant’s trial, where he was convicted of three counts of forgery of a public document, three counts of uttering a forged public record, identity theft, and falsely identifying himself to the police. Background Officer Kreivis was dispatched to investigate a possible crime at a bank. Kreivis met appellant Cobbs, ... read more

Virginia Lawyers Weekly8 hours ago

022-7-138 – Cobbs v. Commonwealth

Cobbs v. Commonwealth, Record No. 0776-21-1, May 17, 2022. CAV (Humphreys) from the Circuit Court of the City of Norfolk (Sandwich). Gregory K. Matthews for appellant. Jason D. Reed for appellee. VLW 022-7-138, 8 pp. Unpublished opinion. Full-Text Opinion read more

Virginia Lawyers Weekly8 hours ago

No basis for mistrial in drug prosecution

Where appellant did not show that the commonwealth suppressed information favorable to his defense that would otherwise have been unavailable, the circuit court correctly denied his motion for a mistrial. Overview Golden, a confidential informant for the police, made controlled purchases of cocaine from “Big D,” who was later identified as appellant Wright. Oakes was ... read more

Virginia Lawyers Weekly8 hours ago

022-7-132 – Wright v. Commonwealth

Wright v. Commonwealth, Record No. 0566-21-3, May 10, 2022. CAV (Russell) from the Circuit Court of Henry County (Williams). Heath L. Sabin for appellant. Ken J. Baldassari for appellee. VLW 022-7-132, 12 pp. Unpublished opinion. Full-Text Opinion read more

Virginia Lawyers Weekly8 hours ago

No abuse of discretion when suspended sentence revoked

Where appellant committed a series of probation violations, the trial court correctly revoked her suspended sentence and sentenced her under the probation agreement’s terms, leaving her with a one-year active sentence. Background After being charged with a drug crime, appellant Boggs and the commonwealth made a deferred disposition agreement. “The terms of the agreement required ... read more

From the Trenches World Report9 hours ago

The Word From the Trenches – June 23, 2022

Join in on the conversation. Call (667)770-1530 then enter 220029#, press *6 to mute and unmute. VoIP Dialer: https://www.freeconferencecallhd.com/dialer You can listen on our player.... The post The Word From the Trenches – June 23, 2022 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

Waking Times9 hours ago

Battered Souls #047 – Psychotherapy & Sacred Medicine with Gerard Artesona

In this episode we discuss psychotherapy, ayahuasca, and the journey of healing with therapist, Gerard Artesona. read more

Not PC6 hours ago

"They beg for more oil and coal for themselves while telling developing lands to rely on unreliable solar and wind."

*"The developed world’s response to the global energy crisis has put its hypocritical attitude toward fossil fuels on display. Wealthy countries admonish developing ones to use renewable energy. Last month the Group of Seven went so far as to announce they would no longer fund fossil-fuel development abroad. Meanwhile, Europe and the U.S. are begging Arab nations to expand oil production. Germany is reopening coal power plants, and Spain and Italy are spending big on African gas production. So many European countries have asked Botswana to mine more coal that the nation will more ... read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 27 hours ago

Judge Napolitano, "Supreme Court Rules on Carrying Guns"

Judge Napolitano, Judging Freedom, *"Supreme Court Rules on Carrying Guns"* ○ Now consider this, and the consequences... "Demolition of Supply Chains is Pre-Civil War Sabotage to Shape the Battlefield for Domestic Warfare Against We the People" read more

War News Updates7 hours ago

Turkish Intelligence Busts Iranian Plot To Kidnap And Attack Israelis

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, left, and Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu attend a news conference in Ankara on Thursday [Umit Bektas/Reuters] *Hurriyet Daily News:* *Turkish intelligence busts Iranian plans to kidnap, attack Israelis* Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization (MİT) and police busted the Iranian intelligence service SAVAMA in Istanbul on June 17. They were allegedly preparing to kidnap and attack Israeli diplomats and tourist groups in Istanbul. They have determined that the shooters who planned to take part in the attacks were in Istanbul. M... read more

The Rio Times7 hours ago

Peru: More than 50% of households in 18 regions suffer food insecurity

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In 18 of the 25 regions of Peru, more than half of the households are in a situation of food insecurity, a scenario aggravated by the rise in international prices due to the war between Russia and Ukraine, reported the . . . To read the full NEWS and much […] The post Peru: More than 50% of households in 18 regions suffer food insecurity first appeared on The Rio Times. The post Peru: More than 50% of households in 18 regions suffer food insecurity appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

bilaterals.org7 hours ago

Marina d'Or reclama 400 millones a Marruecos por dos proyectos inmobiliarios fallidos

23-Jun-2022 La compañía española solicita el arbitraje del CIADI por los incumplimientos de las autoridades marroquíes en dos nuevas ciudades. read more

PopularResistance.Org7 hours ago

Rights Groups Urge Court To Strike Down Unconstitutional Texas Law

The Center For Constitutional Rights And Palestine Legal Filed An Amicus Brief In The Fifth Circuit Court Of Appeals In Support Of A Lawsuit Seeking To Strike Down A Texas Law That Requires Government Contractors To Pledge Not To Engage In Boycott, Divestment And Sanctions (BDS) Campaigns For Palestinian Rights. After A Court Blocked An Earlier Version Of Texas’s Anti-Boycott Law Following Lawsuits From Individuals With State Contracts, Texas Amended The Law To Exclude Companies With 9 Or Fewer Full-Time Employees And Contracts Under $100,000. While The Revised Law Mooted The Prev... read more

PopularResistance.Org7 hours ago

Union Kitchen Workers Declare Victory In Their Efforts To Unionize

The National Labor Relations Board determined Tuesday that a majority of Union Kitchen workers voted to unionize, according to the freshly-minted labor union’s collective bargaining agent, United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 400. The NLRB reviewed the results of the formal election, which took place three months ago, after CEO and founder Cullen Gilchrist challenged some ballots — including those of two vocally pro-union workers who cast ballots but were fired before their votes had been counted. NLRB press secretary Kayla Blado confirmed that a majority of valid votes ... read more

PopularResistance.Org7 hours ago

A First Contract for Mexican GM Plant’s Independent Union

An independent union at General Motors in Silao, Mexico, has ratified its first contract, with an 8.5 percent wage hike and benefit improvements—outstripping recent wage increases at other Mexican auto plants. The contract comes after workers voted last year by more than 3 to 1 to be represented by the National Independent Union for Workers in the Automotive Industry (SINTTIA) workers, ousting an employer-friendly union affiliated with the Confederation of Mexican Workers. The CTM has long dominated the Mexican labor movement and signed bad contracts behind workers' backs. The po... read more

PopularResistance.Org7 hours ago

Augusta Chipotle Workers Have Formed A Union

The workers at the Augusta Chipotle are forming a union. The workers at the restaurant in the state’s capital filed for recognition as an independent union, Chipotle United, on Wednesday, according to the Maine AFL-CIO. That comes just a week after the Chipotle workers staged a two-day walkout in protest of what they called unsafe working conditions. Chipotle workers told the Kennebec Journal last week that low staffing is a big concern for them. Two workers are often doing the food preparation work of six people, and the restaurant will be staffed with three to four people when ... read more

War News Updates7 hours ago

EU Leaders Grant Ukraine And Moldova Candidate Status For EU Membership

*Daily Mail:* *European Parliament APPROVES Ukraine EU candidacy… but it could be DECADES before the country is allowed to join, with some member states lukewarm about letting them in* * European Parliament votes overwhelmingly in favour of Ukraine accession * Moldova and Georgia bids also backed in stinging rebuke to Vladimir Putin * But any accession process to the EU is likely to take years if not decades * Ukrainian President Zelensky said he had been calling EU leaders to make case The European Parliament has approved Ukraine's bid to join the EU in a vote backed by an... read more

The Rio Times7 hours ago

Maradona homicide: Eight carers to face trial in Argentina

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Eight carers for Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, including three personal doctors, two nurses and a psychiatrist, will face trial for “simple homicide” - taking life with intent, which carries a sentence of 8-25 years in prison - according to a ruling released Wednesday. The team of carers stands accused […] The post Maradona homicide: Eight carers to face trial in Argentina first appeared on The Rio Times. The post Maradona homicide: Eight carers to face trial in Argentina appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

Snopes.com7 hours ago

What is the Gas Tax Holiday Proposed by Biden?

Gas prices skyrocketed in the summer of 2022. read more

Virtual Mirage8 hours ago

Meme Madness

Locations of Stone Circles and Henges in the UK & Ireland Some areas were apparently more holy than others… Is the 1911 Design outdated? I would say no, but I want to hear your opinion. Washington State says YES – more taxes (Washington State) Washington state drivers will pay 400% more […] The post Meme Madness appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more

The Rio Times8 hours ago

Commodity prices at a glance – June 23

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With the new geopolitical situation in the world, the unprecedented sanctions frenzy, and the possibility of more global events, The Rio Times will list daily prices of major commodities for comparison and review. &nbsp . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to […] The post Commodity prices at a glance – June 23 first appeared on The Rio Times. The post Commodity prices at a glance – June 23 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

Snopes.com8 hours ago

Feds Search Trump-Era Official’s Home, Subpoena GOP Leaders

Federal agents searched the home of a former top Justice Department official and seized records from key Republicans across the country linked to Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election. read more

The New Dark Age9 hours ago

Pearl Prescod: A black life lived large

The IRR is thrilled to launch this week a new Black history project on the life of Caribbean-British actor, singer and civil rights campaigner Pearl Prescod. Pearl Prescod: a Black life lived large, featured in today's guardian online, records the achievements of the first Black female player at the National Theatre. At the same time, it tells the overlooked story of a generation of anti-colonial artists and activists who questioned Britain’s role in the decades following World War Two. read more

MJBizDaily9 hours ago

FDA bans e-cigarette Juul; impact on cannabis vape market to be determined

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ordered popular e-cigarette maker Juul's products off the market, a move that likely won't have an immediate impact on the marijuana vape industry but could down the road. FDA bans e-cigarette Juul; impact on cannabis vape market to be determined is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more

Halifax Examiner9 hours ago

Women and gender diverse people are disproportionately affected by the housing crisis. Are we doing enough?

A 25-unit affordable housing complex in Lakeside, NS called The Sunflower that will provide housing for women, families, and gender-expansive people is almost complete. But women and gender-diverse people, who are vulnerable in a housing crisis, need more to keep them from facing homelessness and housing insecurity. Cheryl MacIsaac is a program coordinator with Adsum […] read more

MJBizDaily9 hours ago

SAFE stripped from omnibus bill; new marijuana banking measure introduced

The SAFE Banking Act has hit yet another wall in Congress and won't be included in the final version of an economic stimulus bill. SAFE stripped from omnibus bill; new marijuana banking measure introduced is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more

Lawfare10 hours ago

Livestream: Jan. 6 Select Committee Hearing Day Five

The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol will hold the fifth day of its series of hearings on June 23 at 3 p.m. ET. The committee says it will reveal new evidence detailing former President Trump’s efforts to pressure the Justice Department to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The committee will hear testimony from three Justice Department officials: former Acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen, former Acting Deputy Attorney General Richard Donoghue, and former Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Counsel Steven Engel. You... read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 27 hours ago

Canadian Prepper, "How to Not Die of Starvation After SHTF"

*Full screen recommended.* Canadian Prepper, 6/23/22: *"How to Not Die of Starvation After SHTF"* "We do a deep dive into not dying of starvation." read more

War News Updates7 hours ago

Russian President Putin Is Meeting Virtually The Leaders of China, Brazil, South Africa, And India At The BRICS Meeting Today

Leaders of BRICS countries — China's Xi Jinping, Russia's Vladimir Putin, Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro, India's Narendra Modi, and South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa — at the BRICS summit in Osaka, Japan, on June 28, 2019. The leaders met virtually this year. Sputnik/Alexey Nikolsky/Kremlin via Reuters *Insider:* *Putin is meeting leaders of China, Brazil, and India, showing Russia still has powerful allies despite the Ukraine invasion* * Putin is meeting leaders of the Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) alliance this week. * Putin said Russian trade with BRICS nati... read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 27 hours ago

Musical Interlude: 2002, "Memory of the Sky"

*Full screen recommended.* *2002, "Memory of the Sky"* read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 27 hours ago

"A Look to the Heavens"

“Sculpted by stellar winds and radiation, a magnificent interstellar dust cloud by chance has assumed this recognizable shape. Fittingly named the Horsehead Nebula, it is some 1,500 light-years distant, embedded in the vast Orion cloud complex. About five light-years "tall", the dark cloud is cataloged as Barnard 33 and is visible only because its obscuring dust is silhouetted against the glowing red emission nebula IC 434. Stars are forming within the dark cloud. Contrasting blue reflection nebula NGC 2023, surrounding a hot, young star, is at the lower left. The gorgeous color im... read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 27 hours ago

The Poet: James Baldwin, "Amen"

*"Amen"* "No, I don't feel death coming. I feel death going: having thrown up his hands, for the moment. I feel like I know him better than I did. Those arms held me, for a while, and, when we meet again, there will be that secret knowledge between us. " - James Baldwin read more

Politics + Society – The Conversation7 hours ago

The Supreme Court tends to save the biggest rulings for last – a constitutional expert explains a few good reasons

The Supreme Court held off at least another day before announcing a ruling on abortion rights. High profile cases take more time to finalize, but there are also political and public relations factors. read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 28 hours ago

"Compassion..."

"Compassion is not at all weak. It is the strength that arises out of seeing the true nature of suffering in the world. Compassion allows us to bear witness to that suffering, whether it is in ourselves or others, without fear; it allows us to name injustice without hesitation, and to act strongly, with all the skill at our disposal. To develop this mind state of compassion... is to learn to live, as the Buddha put it, with sympathy for all living beings, without exception." - Sharon Salzberg read more

All That Is Solid ...8 hours ago

Mick Lynch Vs the Media

No brain space to write anything for the third night running (sorry!). Instead, enjoy this piece from *Novara* on Mick Lynch and his filleting of the UK media. read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 28 hours ago

"Demolition of Supply Chains is Pre-Civil War Sabotage to Shape the Battlefield for Domestic Warfare Against We the People" (Excerpt)

*"Demolition of Supply Chains is Pre-Civil War Sabotage **to * *Shape the Battlefield for Domestic Warfare Against We the People"* by Mike Adams *Excerpt:* "The United States of America is about to be plunged into a civil war. It will be ignited by the imminent Roe vs. Wade nullification decision by the US Supreme Court, which also just rendered a landmark decision affirming the universal right to carry a personal firearm for self-defense (striking down the New York law that radically restricted the right to bear arms). That pro-2A decision is already seeing heads explode across the... read more

All News Pipeline Feeds8 hours ago

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Small Dead Animals8 hours ago

The Case Against William Barr

Judging from his background, it would be easy to label Barr as a charter member of the Deep State. read more

The Last Refuge8 hours ago

Manufacturing Index Drops Far Below Expectations – Biggest Single Month Drop Since 2020 Pandemic Impact

U.S. inflation was/is driven by supply side impacts as a result of policy (Build Back Better). The U.S. recession was/is now driven by demand side impacts that are the result of increased supply side costs. This is the natural economic truth being denied by all levels of political leadership. Joe Biden policy makers, specifically the […] The post Manufacturing Index Drops Far Below Expectations – Biggest Single Month Drop Since 2020 Pandemic Impact appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 28 hours ago

"The End of the European Colonial Powers, The Tyranny of Physics"

*"The End of the European Colonial Powers,* * The Tyranny of Physics"* by Tom Luongo "I sat down last weekend for a long chat with Alexander Mercouris of The Duran and Crypto Rich to discuss the rapidly evolving situation in Europe. Long time readers know that I’ve been handicapping the collapse of the European Union for years. That idea isn’t based on my personal antipathy for Eurotrash commies and eugenicists, though it is quite large. In fact, the deeper we go into 2022 the more that antipathy rises to near unquenchable levels. The sheer arrogance and stupidity of Europe’s leade... read more

Vox - All8 hours ago

The Supreme Court’s new gun ruling means virtually no gun regulation is safe

Two people pay their respects at a memorial in front of Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on June 17. | Brandon Bell/Getty Images New York State Rifle v. Bruen is poorly reasoned. But its implications are potentially catastrophic. The Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in *New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen* is a devastating decision for anyone who cares about reducing gun violence. It massively expands the scope of the Second Amendment, abandons more than a decade of case law governing which gun laws are permitted by the Constitution, and replaces this case law ... read more

All Posts - LaRouchePAC8 hours ago

Putin’s Defense of Nation-State Sovereignty Signals Globalist Defeat

In discussing President Putin’s June 17 remarks to the St, Petersburg International Economic Forum, we will focus on the aspects of his remarks which other writers have missed. I believe that it is precisely the aspects they ignore, which will remain vividly alive in the memory of our great-grandchildren in the XXII Century and their descendants. Alive, that is, if--and only if--we and our contemporaries who heard President Putin last week, boldly seize the opportunities offered to us now–including those opened up by President Putin. read more

Food & Water Watch8 hours ago

Big Oil’s Lies Are Killing Our Planet — And Us

Public opinion is turning but Big Oil still churns out lies to keep us hooked on fossil fuels. Let’s bust five myths they’ve sold us. The post Big Oil’s Lies Are Killing Our Planet — And Us appeared first on Food & Water Watch. read more

Small Dead Animals9 hours ago

Oops

el gato malo- first a trickle, then a flood: the vaccine adverse events dam is breaking that which was recently unspeakable is fast becoming common conversation You’ll probably need something like google translate for the next one. Its out of Denmark. NyHeder- In hindsight, we did not get much out of vaccinating the children, Brostrøm… Continue reading → read more

The Last Refuge9 hours ago

Supreme Court Rejects New York Special Need Limitation on Carrying a Firearm, Affirms Inherent Right to Carry

In a 6-3 ruling [pdf HERE] the Supreme Court has ruled that New York state cannot require an individual to prove a “special need” in order to carry a firearm for self-protection. The ruling, likely to have ramifications for other gun restricting states, affirms the constitutional right of an individual to carry a firearm, and […] The post Supreme Court Rejects New York Special Need Limitation on Carrying a Firearm, Affirms Inherent Right to Carry appeared first on The Last Refuge . read more

Israel Palestine News10 hours ago

Israeli Colonizer Fatally Stabs a Palestinian in the Heart

As Israeli settlers trespassed on Palestinian land and attacked the owners – and Israeli security looked on – one settler stabbed Ali Hassan Harb in the heart. The Israeli military then blocked him from being transported to the hospital until it was too late to save him. read more

Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch11 hours ago

An Easy Beginner’s Guide to Growing Kale

From gentleworld.org Any guide to growing kale will start out by telling you it is a cold weather crop, which tastes best after it has been touched by frost. While cold weather may be kale’s preference, you can grow it during any season and in most climates. The flavor, output and duration from seed to … Continue reading An Easy Beginner’s Guide to Growing Kale → read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 28 hours ago

Douglas MacGregor, "That Will Bring War To The United States"

Douglas MacGregor, 6/23/22: *"That Will Bring War To The United States"* "Just for understanding of the whole situation: Russian forces right now control more than 20% of whole Ukrainian territory and this 20% is the same as half of England. This is just info for guys who keep posting things like: "Russia stuck in Ukraine without any real success". Also, bear in mind, Russia is not in a war in Ukraine and only part of Russian forces is in action right now and these guys are still able to attack on the 2100 km long battlefront." - AP *Comments here:* - https://www.youtube.com/ ○ "Ther... read more

A Different Perspective9 hours ago

Coast-to-Coast AM: Updaptes and Sightings

Periodically, I find it necessary to update some of the reports. Last week, I mentioned the Chinese had detected a signal, using their Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope know as FAST. At the time, they believed the signal had been sent by aliens. Specifically, they thought the signal came from Kepler 438b, which would be the second planet in the Kepler star system. It is described as a rocky planet, estimated as being one and a half times the size of Earth and is in the Goldilocks Zone, meaning it was warm enough to have liquid water. Kepler 438 is a red dwarf s... read more

From the Trenches World Report9 hours ago

U.S. to offer 300,000 work visas for Mexicans, Central Americans – Mexican official

Yahoo News MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The United States will announce an offer of 300,000 work visas to Mexicans and Central Americans when the Mexican... The post U.S. to offer 300,000 work visas for Mexicans, Central Americans – Mexican official appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

From the Trenches World Report9 hours ago

Interactive Map Details Destruction of Numerous US Food Manufacturing Plants, Grocery Stores, etc. — Compares US Incidents to Global Trends

Gateway Pundit – by Jim Hoft Earlier this month, The Gateway Pundit published an article on a list of US-based food manufacturing plants that were destroyed,... The post Interactive Map Details Destruction of Numerous US Food Manufacturing Plants, Grocery Stores, etc. — Compares US Incidents to Global Trends appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

Snopes.com9 hours ago

Biden Administration Moves to Expand Title IX Protections

The proposal, announced on the 50th anniversary of the Title IX women's rights law, is intended to replace a set of controversial rules issued during the Trump administration. read more

From the Trenches World Report9 hours ago

Coach dives into pool to rescue American swimmer Anita Alvarez at World Championships

CNN American swimmer Anita Alvarez was rescued from the bottom of the pool by her coach at the FINA World Aquatic Championships in Budapest, Hungary,... The post Coach dives into pool to rescue American swimmer Anita Alvarez at World Championships appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

The Rio Times9 hours ago

Bolivia’s government talks about economic reactivation; sectors say it is lying

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A few days ago, the Minister of Economy and Public Finances, Marcelo Montenegro, declared that the government is "making every effort so that the welfare of the population continues to be maintained, it is a very complicated situation, but we do it with the purpose that the Bolivian people have […] The post Bolivia’s government talks about economic reactivation; sectors say it is lying first appeared on The Rio Times. The post Bolivia’s government talks about economic reactivation; sectors say it is lying appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Rio Times10 hours ago

Paraguay’s economic outlook remains favorable

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Paraguay's economic outlook remains "favorable" despite heat waves and a "severe drought" the country faced, according to conclusions on the Article IV consultation with Paraguay this 2022. "The medium-term outlook remains favorable, although there are short-term challenges. While heat waves and a severe drought […] The post Paraguay’s economic outlook remains favorable first appeared on The Rio Times. The post Paraguay’s economic outlook remains favorable appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Rio Times10 hours ago

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U.S. Proposes New Title IX Rules on Sexual Assault, Discrimination

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Uruguay, Latin America: Women make only 8% of investments

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Disability News Service10 hours ago

DWP ignored ‘hugely alarming’ research that linked WCA with 600 suicides, MPs are told

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Disability News Service11 hours ago

Transport secretary silent after misleading MPs about tactile safety markings

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Disability News Service11 hours ago

DWP’s ‘failing assessment system is increasing poverty and worsening mental health’

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Ticket office closures report sparks fresh access fears

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Disability News Service11 hours ago

It’s ‘unfair’ to say our accessible transport strategy is failing, says government

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Disability News Service11 hours ago

Research shows how tens of thousands of disabled staff are ‘managed out’ of jobs

New research shows why tens of thousands of disabled people every year are being “managed out” of their jobs by disablist employers. The researchers concluded that the Equality Act was “failing to live up to its potential”, with many employers failing to […] read more

Disability News Service11 hours ago

Government eases concerns over cost-of-living payment care charge fears

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Co-production projects are ‘driving change’ in Wiltshire, says DPO

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Disability News Service11 hours ago

Theatre company marks 25 years with new emphasis on visually-impaired leaders

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Vox - All9 hours ago

How Hollywood validates the myth of the good guy with a gun

[image: An image of Keanu Reeves as John Wick, aiming a handgun.] John Wick is just one in a long line of Hollywood’s “good guy with a gun.” | Lionsgate On screen, an armed hero saves the day. But reality is different. He gallops into town, the stranger with the shadowy past, and quick-draws his Winchester to right the town’s wrongs. Or he’s a gruff, pistol-packing cop with an estranged wife and a kid he only sees a few times a year, but he saves a whole building full of people from the terrorists who’ve kidnapped them. Or he’s a taciturn former assassin who’s dragged reluctantly... read more

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HOW'S THAT DEVOLUTION WORKING OUT?

As expected: In a major expansion of gun rights, the Supreme Court said Thursday that Americans have a right to carry firearms in public for self-defense, a ruling likely to lead to more people legally armed in cities and elsewhere, The ruling came with recent mass shootings fresh in the nation’s mind and gun-control legislation being debated in Congress and beyond. About a quarter of the U.S. population lives in states expected to be affected by the ruling, which struck down a New York gun law. The high court’s first major gun decision in more than a decade came on a 6-3 split wi... read more

MintPress News9 hours ago

A Lemming Leading the Lemmings: Slavoj Zizek and the Terminal Collapse of the Anti-War Left

The left has sunk a long way since the Iraq war. The renowned public intellectual Slavoj Zizek is the latest recruit to the war hawk camp The post A Lemming Leading the Lemmings: Slavoj Zizek and the Terminal Collapse of the Anti-War Left appeared first on MintPress News. read more

From the Trenches World Report9 hours ago

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Oops! U.S. oil and gas exports fuel domestic price rise

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You got to stop complaining

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Supreme Court Issues Ruling, Gutting Miranda Rights And Threatening The Fifth Amendment

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War News Updates9 hours ago

Moscow Renames Street And Square Near US Embassy To 'Donetsk People's Republic Square'

A utility worker during installation of an address sign on the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) square near the US Embassy in Moscow, Russia, on June 22 (Andrey Bresonov/Kommersant/Sipa USA/AP) *Euronews/AFP*: *Moscow renames US embassy street after Donetsk separatists* The city of Moscow has renamed the official address of the US embassy in Moscow after pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine. The street housing the embassy building has now been labelled "Donetsk People's Republic Square". The move now forces the US diplomatic mission to refer to the separatist territory in Ukra... read more

Science Matters10 hours ago

Much Ado About Marine Heat Waves

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Bill Gates Buys Massive Amount of Farmland in North Dakota, But the State AG Just Stepped in

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The enemies of the Jewish People are destined to fall.

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California Plotting to Punish Medical Dissent

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Supreme Court says Constitution protects right to carry a gun outside the home

CNN The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a New York gun law enacted more than a century ago that places restrictions on carrying a concealed handgun... The post Supreme Court says Constitution protects right to carry a gun outside the home appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

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Laws Have Been Deliberately Amended to Authorize Massive Bioterrorism

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Ghislaine Maxwell touted her connection to Bill Clinton and how she helped launch his Global Initiative

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Food Safety News11 hours ago

Spoilage prompts Sesame Asian Style Dressing recall

Metro Ontario Inc. is recalling Irresistibles brand Sesame Asian Style Dressing because of spoilage. The recalled product has been sold in Ontario and Quebec. Recalled product: Brand Name Product Name Size Code on Product UPC Irresistibles Sesame Asian Style Dressing 350 ml BB 2023 FE 120430322 0 59749 97580 3 Consumers are advised to not... Continue Reading read more

Food Safety News11 hours ago

Revive Organics recalls smoothies and oats over norovirus concerns

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“The signs are everywhere”

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Android tip: 6 fixes for annoying Google Assistant problems

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Real Climate Science12 hours ago

“The signs are everywhere”

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War News Updates9 hours ago

The West Is No Longer The Arsenal Of Democracy

A local resident in Lviv, Ukraine, makes anti-tank obstacles as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, on March 2, 2022. (Pavlo Palamarchuk/Reuters) *Alex Vershinin, The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)*: *The Return of Industrial Warfare* *Can the West still provide the arsenal of democracy? * The war in Ukraine has proven that the age of industrial warfare is still here. The massive consumption of equipment, vehicles and ammunition requires a large-scale industrial base for resupply – quantity still has a quality of its own. The mass scale combat has pitted 250,000 Uk... read more

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Switzerland set to launch regulated medical cannabis market

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War News Updates10 hours ago

Russia - Ukraine War Maps -- June 23, 2022

Organizing Notes10 hours ago

Garden update

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Snopes.com10 hours ago

Pope Orders Online Release of WWII-Era Pius XII Jewish Files

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MJBizDaily10 hours ago

Connecticut draws 37,000 applicants for 56 adult-use marijuana licenses

More than 37,000 applications have been entered into lotteries for an initial round of 56 adult-use marijuana licenses in Connecticut, including 23,487 applications for 28 social equity licenses. Connecticut draws 37,000 applicants for 56 adult-use marijuana licenses is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more

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