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Israeli airstrikes against Lebanon have escalated dramatically in recent days, and nowhere more than the eastern Bekaa Valley, where the governor of Baalbek described this as the “most violent day” they’ve seen since the beginning of Israel’s invasion. Continue reading “Israel Kills at Least 60 in Flurry of Attacks Across Eastern Lebanon”
As Congress turns its attention to Big Tech and its role in censoring online speech, concerns about the influence of government in shaping digital discourse are front and center. Lawmakers are probing the boundaries of government involvement in content moderation and questioning whether federal agencies have quietly steered private companies toward censorship. For an increasing number of lawmakers, it’s time to take a closer look at how far government influence over private platforms may extend—and what that means for free speech. Continue reading “Lawmakers Demand Answers on Feds’ Secret Influence Over Big Tech Speech Policing”
As inflation remains painfully high for American consumers, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is woefully inadequate in terms of reflecting reality.
By Hannah Nightingale – The Postmillennial
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office in Virginia announced that an arrest has been made in connection with the shooting death of a couple in August. The suspect is reportedly an MS-13 gang member and is in the US illegally. Continue reading “Illegal immigrant MS-13 gang member arrested for murder of Virginia couple”
On Friday, the State Department approved two potential arms deals for Taiwan worth about $2 billion, drawing a sharp rebuke from China. Continue reading “US Approves $2 Billion in New Arms Deals for Taiwan”
By Christina Maas – Reclaim The Net
It seems every election cycle needs a bogeyman, and for Senator Mark Warner, that bogeyman is Russian disinformation. Fresh off Capitol Hill, Warner’s latest initiative is to investigate how major internet domain companies—yes, the middlemen who register web addresses—might play a role in spreading disinformation. The target list reads like a Who’s Who of the digital backstage: Cloudflare, GoDaddy, NameCheap, NameSilo, Newfold, and Verisign. But behind the supposedly patriotic mission to “protect democracy” lies a question worth asking: is Warner protecting discourse, or prepping a Trojan horse to squelch online dissent?
We obtained a copy of Senator Warner’s letter to domain companies for you here. Continue reading “Slippery Slope to Censorship: Senator Warner’s Push to Police Web Infrastructure For Disinformation”
By Chris Menahan – Information Liberation
Israel conducted air strikes on various military sites in Iran on Saturday but allegedly only inflicted “limited damage” due to Iran’s air defense systems “successfully countering” the attack, according to Tehran. Continue reading “Israel Strikes Iranian Military Sites, Tehran Says Air Defense ‘Successfully Countered’ Attack”
The United States 10-year government bond yield reached a low of 3.6% in September but has rapidly creeped up to 4.2%, erasing all the rate cut impact. The primary cause is the out-of-control public spending and the lack of confidence among bond investors in the government’s ability to manage its public finances. Therefore, it is logical that investors fear an inflation bounce.
The United States’ government is obsessed with doping GDP with government spending and bloating job figures with public sector hires. This is the road to ruin or stagflation.
Continue reading “The Inflationists’ Narrative Is Crumbling”
By Hayden Cunningham – The Postmillennial
Sia Liilii, captain of the University of Nevada’s women’s volleyball team, criticized the school, claiming it “dismissed” the team’s concerns over competing against a transgender-identifying athlete. Continue reading “Nevada’s women’s volleyball captain blasts school for ‘dismissing’ players’ concerns over trans competitor at San Jose State”
Israeli occupation forces stormed on Friday morning the Kamal Adwan Hospital in the northern Gaza Strip. Continue reading “Israeli Forces Raid Kamal Adwan Hospital, Kill Dozens in Khan Yunis – Children Massacred”
By Chris Menahan – Information Liberation
Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY) said Wednesday on X that America should not be giving Israel money to bomb civilian targets in Lebanon and called out alleged Israeli operative Jordan Schachtel after he pushed back against him. Continue reading “‘Is This You?’ Rep. Thomas Massie Calls Out Alleged Israeli Operative Jordan Schachtel”
NOW – Trump, on pardoning Hunter Biden: "I wouldn't take it off the books." pic.twitter.com/TDT8i2sQ9t
— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) October 24, 2024
By Didi Rankovic – Reclaim The Net
Microsoft is busy inventing new phrases to make sure that, what the tech giant and its likes consider “inclusivity,” is properly reflected in Microsoft Word. Continue reading “Microsoft’s “Inclusivity Checker” Sparks Fears of a Looming “Speech Police,” Flagging Terms Like “Mother” and “Father” for More “Gender-Neutral” Alternatives”
By Chris Menahan – Information Liberation
George Soros and his son Alex Soros’ Open Society Foundations is funding the Israel First conservative outlet Compact Magazine, according to a new report from Vanity Fair. Continue reading “Report: Soros Funds Sohrab Ahmari’s “Conservative” Outlet Compact Magazine”
Gaza’s civil defence agency said 12 people were killed Friday by Israeli drone strikes that hit a group of Palestinians waiting to receive aid in the territory’s north.
The drones struck near the Shati refugee camp in western Gaza City, said agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal. Continue reading “Rescuers Say Israel Strikes Kill 12 In North Gaza Aid Queue”
Continue reading “How the Israel lobby fueled the rise of Britain’s top anti-Muslim chaos agent”
By Chris Menahan – Information Liberation
Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY) said Wednesday on X that America should not be giving Israel money to bomb civilian targets in Lebanon and called out alleged Israeli operative Jordan Schachtel after he pushed back against him. Continue reading “‘Is This You?’ Rep. Thomas Massie Calls Out Alleged Israeli Operative Jordan Schachtel”
The Kamala Harris rally in Houston last night was billed as a Beyoncé concert. Everyone, including the media, believed the singer would perform after the announcement was made earlier in the week, but all she did was walk out and make a barely audible speech for a few minutes. Then the rally descended into complete chaos.
By Hannah Nightingale – The Postmillennial
Robert Kagan, editor at large at the Washington Post, has reportedly resigned from his position following the paper’s decision not to Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris — or any candidate — for president in 2024. Continue reading “WaPo editor-at-large resigns after Jeff Bezos rumored to be behind Dem-leaning outlet refusal to endorse Kamala”
Pornography consumption has become the norm in every Western democracy, and sexual violence has become a routine part of dating in the 21st century. I have been speaking and writing about this subject for over a decade, and the stories I hear from students are, frankly, chilling. Many normalized behaviors are not so much sexual violence as sexualized violence, in that young people are increasingly aroused simply by inflicting pain or fear on their partner. One example of a porn-driven behaviour that has become ubiquitous almost overnight is strangulation or ‘choking.’ When I began speaking to students about pornography over ten years ago, this behavior was almost unheard of. Not anymore. Continue reading “Porn Culture Has Our Girls by the Throat”
