Saturday 4-27-24
Verses for today:
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: And the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
Proverbs 9:10 KJV
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7 KJV
Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
Colossians 3:2 KJV
Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must
be saved.
Acts 4:12 KJV
Trump Lawyer Alina Habba Claims Legal Cases Against Trump Are Politically Driven
In a passionate address at the New York State Supreme Court Building, Alina Habba, attorney for Donald Trump, condemned the deployment of criminal and civil courts against the former president.
Breitbart reported that Habba argued that the ongoing legal actions against Donald Trump are politically motivated, aiming to undermine his potential candidacy in the 2024 elections.
The legal proceedings trace back to accusations surrounding Donald Trump, involving inflated asset valuations and hush money payments. As Habba stepped out to speak following the opening arguments in the hush money case, she did not mince words when outlining what she claims is a concerted effort to politically demolish Trump’s image and career.
Hush Money Case: Early Discussions and Accusations
The hush money case against Trump has captured public attention, marking one of the critical legal challenges he faces. Alina Habba described the case as an unjust targeting of Trump, meant to tarnish his public figure ahead of the next presidential race. These legal actions, she insists, stem from a deep-seated fear among Democrats of Trump's high poll ratings.
This particular case revolves around allegations that Trump falsified business records. "I am sick of coming in front of the press and saying this, but you have to because you people need to understand what is going on," Habba expressed, emphasizing the case’s dubious basis and its timing with the upcoming election.
Judge Criticized Over Handling of Asset Inflation Case
In another courtroom, Trump faces accusations of having inflated the value of his assets to secure favorable loan terms. Interestingly, these loans have been fully repaid. However, Habba challenged the comprehension of financing principles by both the overseeing Judge Arthur Engoron and New York Attorney General Letitia James, reflecting on what she perceives as their lack of requisite knowledge to fairly judge the case.
Initially set at $454 million, an appellate court dramatically reduced the bond necessary for Trump to appeal in the asset inflation case to $175 million. This reduction was sanctioned by Judge Engoron, allowing the appeal process to proceed without having Trump’s assets seized.
Responses and Reactions to Legal Challenges
The compounded legal battles Trump faces have not only legal ramifications but also significant political and public relations consequences. As his spokesperson, Habba positioned these cases as foundational issues threatening the impartiality of the American judicial system.
With election fears cited as the driving force behind these prosecutions, Trump's legal team is framing these battles as a broader political and social commentary on the state of U.S. justice and electoral fairness. "The fact that we have two courts, not one — criminal and civil — being used against one man because they cannot beat him in the polls is a disgrace to the American judicial system," Habba recounted passionately.
Conclusion: Echoes of a Political Battle Through Courts
In summary, Alina Habba's defense suggests a scenario where legal systems are being maneuvered as tools of political rivalry, ostensibly due to fear of Donald Trump's success in forthcoming elections. As observers await further developments, her remarks underscore a deeply polarized moment in American politics, where the lines between legal challenges and political vendettas seem increasingly blurred.
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Fulton DA Claims Immunity in Public Records Lawsuit [Fani Willis]
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, embroiled in multiple controversies, now faces a legal challenge regarding open records.
Atlanta News First reported that Willis asserts her office's immunity from lawsuits under Georgia's Open Records Act amidst ongoing legal and personal controversies. In February, the group America First Legal took legal action to compel Willis' office to release communications with the White House and the U.S. Justice Department.
The move was part of broader scrutiny following Willis' indictments of former President Donald Trump and his allies over their efforts to influence Georgia's 2020 election results.
Legal Backdrop Intensifies For DA Willis
Responding to these demands, Willis' office maintained that such records are protected from disclosure. Their legal stance is that the records involved in ongoing investigations or prosecutions are exempt from the Open Records Act.
This legal position was further solidified in court responses, where Willis' office stated, "The records requested by Plaintiff are exempt from disclosure under the plain language of the Open Records Act."
Additionally, they noted, "Even if Plaintiff had named an entity capable of being sued in the present civil action, this Court cannot provide Plaintiff relief because the records are exempt under the plain language of the statute."
Controversies Surround Willis Beyond Legal Battles
The controversy surrounding Willis extends beyond legal interpretations of public records. In March 2024, revelations of her romantic involvement with Nathan Wade, a special prosecutor in the Trump cases, emerged. Allegations suggest this relationship was funded by taxpayer money, adding personal scandal to her professional challenges.
U.S. Representative Jim Jordan has also been vocal, threatening Willis with contempt of Congress over her handling of the Trump investigation, further highlighting the national attention and pressure on her office.
These events coincide with judicial assessments of Willis' conduct. Judge Scott McAfee, addressing the situation, remarked on an "odor of mendacity," signaling deep-seated concerns about the integrity of the ongoing legal processes.
Trump's Legal Team Pushes Back
Amidst these personal and professional controversies, Trump and his thirteen co-defendants are challenging recent legal decisions. In August 2023, they were indicted by Willis' office for allegedly attempting to overturn the Georgia election results, escalating the legal stakes.
Several of Trump's co-defendants, including Sidney Powell and Jenna Ellis, have opted for plea deals with Fulton County prosecutors, which might influence the proceedings' outcomes. Michael Roman, another co-defendant, has entered a not-guilty plea, demonstrating the varying defense strategies within the accused group.
As these legal battles unfold, the public and legal communities closely watch Willis' next moves and the broader implications for electoral integrity and public accountability in the United States.
Scrutiny and Legal Maneuvering Continue
The ongoing saga around Willis and her office's legal strategies raises significant questions about transparency and the rule of law. These developments occur against the backdrop of significant political and legal scrutiny that could influence future electoral and judicial norms in America.
The case's complexity is further highlighted by the interconnected legal, personal, and political dynamics that challenge Willis' career and the broader legal landscape surrounding electoral integrity in Georgia.
With the legal and public narratives continuing to evolve, the outcomes of these cases could have profound implications for all involved parties and the public's trust in the judicial system.
Conclusion: A Tangled Web of Law, Politics, and Personal Drama
In conclusion, DA Fani Willis finds herself at the center of a multifaceted storm involving legal battles over public records, personal controversies, and the overarching political implications of her office's actions. As the situation continues to unfold, the eyes of the nation remain fixed on the implications of these events for justice and transparency in the American legal system.
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Tragedy Strikes Michigan Birthday Party: Drunk Driver Causes Fatal Crash
A cheerful birthday party turned into a scene of devastation this Saturday when a drunk driver plowed into the Swan Boat Club in Berlin Township, Michigan.
Two young siblings lost their lives, and thirteen others suffered injuries when a 66-year-old woman drove into a crowded birthday event.
According to Daily Mail, the tragic event unfolded around 3 pm during a children's party when it is believed that the female driver, who had previously been at a local tavern, lost control of her vehicle. The car swerved erratically before launching over 25 feet and crashing into the thinly walled building.
Emergency services responded swiftly, arriving on the scene to witness what Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough later described as "extremely chaotic" circumstances. First responders were met with the heart-wrenching sight of injured party-goers and structural damage to the club.
In the wake of the accident, immediate medical attention was required for the victims. Thirteen attendees, encompassing both children and adults, sustained various degrees of injuries, with nine in life-threatening condition at local hospitals.
Heartbreak and Responses at the Scene
The scene was distressing, as two siblings aged 5 and 8 were pronounced dead.
Medical personnel aided by helicopters worked fervently to transport critically injured victims to nearby hospitals, while others were taken in private vehicles.
Amidst the turmoil, the community began to rally, with the Swan Boat Club expressing their heartbreak over social media: "There was a terrible accident at Swan today with many injuries and much damage to the pavilion. Please keep all the people and families in attendance in your prayers."
This statement underscored the gravity of the situation and the beginning of a collective mourning process for a community suddenly rocked by tragedy.
Investigation Unfolds at Local Tavern
Following the accident, authorities acted quickly to close the tavern the driver had visited prior to the crash.
Sheriff Goodnough announced that the bar was being investigated, which included executing a search warrant to understand the full circumstances leading to the incident.
The driver, currently cooperating with the police, faced severe scrutiny. With charges including operating a vehicle under the influence and causing death being considered, the legal repercussions for her actions were set to be significant.
The community and law enforcement expressed palpable grief and determination to seek justice. Sheriff Goodnough, notably emotional, promised that further charges were likely, highlighting the ongoing investigative efforts to address all aspects of this tragic event.
Lessons to Learn from this Tragedy
1. Always designate a sober driver. No event, no matter how casual, should sidestep this rule to ensure safety.
2. Community vigilance can save lives. Being aware of erratic behavior and being prepared to report it can potentially avert tragedy.
3. Maintain situational awareness. At public events, especially where children are involved, always have an emergency plan in place.
These points illustrate that while crime can strike unpredictably, proactive measures can mitigate risks. However, it's crucial to remember that victims are never at fault for the crimes committed against them.
Why This Story Matters
The impact of this tragedy extends beyond the immediate horror and loss felt by the families and community. It serves as a grim reminder of the dangers of drunk driving, the importance of road safety, and the need for community preparedness. Such incidents also offer critical lessons in legal and social responsibilities for all drivers.
The devastation witnessed at the Swan Boat Club that Saturday afternoon encapsulates a moment of loss, response, and reflection. Two innocent lives were tragically cut short, and many more were changed forever.
As we report on this incident, we call for remembrance, rightful action, and the hope for adherence to safety measures that can prevent such disasters in the future.
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A. Judge Stops Justice Department Stonewalling in Releasing Biden Interview Recordings
We’re pleased to report that a federal judge has blocked the Justice Department’s effort to delay producing recordings of President Biden’s interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur.The Biden Justice Department was trying to help Joe Biden politically by hiding the recordings of his special counsel interviews.
These recordings are essential to the public interest in obtaining information about any presidential misconduct, crimes, and cognitive challenges.The Justice Department was supposed to let us and the court know its position on releasing the recordings on April 30. However, the agency asked the court for at least one more month (May 27 or later) to state its position on whether it is going to release any recordings.
We filed an opposition to the department’s request, and Judge Timothy Kelly of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia agreed with us.Here’s the background. On March 11, 2024, we filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia after Justice failed to respond to a February 2024 FOIA request for records of all special counsel interviews of President Biden (Judicial Watch, Inc. v. U.S. Department of Justice (No. 1:24-cv-00700)).
A redacted transcript of the Biden interview was released on April 15.On February 5, 2024, Special Counsel Robert Hur issued the “Report of the Special Counsel on the Investigation Into Unauthorized Removal, Retention, and Disclosure of Classified Documents Discovered at Locations Including the Penn Biden Center and the Delaware Private Residence of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.”In the report, Hur called Biden a “well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory” and declined to charge Biden with a “serious felony:”
We have also considered that, at trial, Mr. Biden would likely present himself to a jury, as he did during our interview of him, as a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory. Based on our direct interactions with and observations of him, he is someone for whom many jurors will want to identify reasonable doubt. It would be difficult to convince a jury that they should convict him-by then a former president well into his eighties-of a serious felony that requires a mental state of willfulness.
Prior to the finalization of the report, the White House issued a letter to the Special Counsel’s office attacking the report’s “treatment of President Biden’s memory,” and added “there is ample evidence from your interview that the President did well in answering your questions …
”We argue:
This case could not be any more straightforward, and [the Justice Department] cannot and does not provide any substantive reasons why an extension of time is necessary at this time…. Judicial Watch, along with other media organizations as well as Congressional committees, have sought these materials to enable the public to form its own conclusions about the Special Counsel’s characterizations of President Biden’s testimony.
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[The Justice Department] can alleviate any administrative burden by informing Judicial Watch and the Court whether it intends to produce the recordings. If it produces the recordings, the case is over.
(We have several ongoing FOIA lawsuits about Biden’s document scandals and the related unprecedented partisan prosecutorial and judicial abuses of former President Donald J. Trump.)I’ll be sure to report back to you if we hear any news of the release of the Biden audio (or video) recordings!
B. Judicial Watch Sues Over Termination of President Trump’s Security ClearanceBiden’s lieutenants in the federal bureaucracy are brazen in their efforts to get Trump.Judicial Watch just filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Energy for records about the retroactive termination of former President Donald Trump’s security clearance and/or access to classified information (Judicial Watch v. U.S. Department of Energy (No. 1:24-cv-00744)).
We cite Trump’s January 12, 2024, motion to compel discovery in his criminal prosecution in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, in which the former president asserts that Department of Energy attempted to terminate his security clearance retroactively after his June 2023 indictment by Special Counsel Jack Smith (United States v. Trump, et al., (No. 9:23-cr-80101)).We filed the lawsuit after the Energy Department failed to comply with a January 18, 2024, FOIA request for its records and communications concerning retroactively terminating Trump’s security clearance and/or access to classified information.In our lawsuit we point to the February 2024 response to Trump’s January 2024 motion in which Smith acknowledges the existence of a June 2023 memorandum prepared by an Energy Department official regarding the security clearance.
The Special Counsel’s office describes the memorandum’s contents and asserts that it had produced the record to Trump. Smith also acknowledges requesting and receiving additional “responsive” records from the Energy Department, including “approximately 30 pages of records and eight emails.” Smith asserts that he was “now producing” the 30 pages to Trump and withholding the eight emails.Trump’s lawyers suggest in the January 2024 motion to compel discovery that Trump had a high-level security clearance as recently as 2023.Lawyers for Trump say a government document from June 2023 still listed him with a “Q” clearance from the Energy Department.
The document was dated a few weeks after prosecutors indicted Trump in the classified documents case. A “Q” clearance refers to a type of security clearance handled by the Department of Energy, which holds classified information focused largely on nuclear secrets.It looks like the Department of Energy is trying to manufacture a criminal case. What are they hiding?We are in the forefront of court battles for transparency in the Biden administration’s targeting of Trump.
In August 2023, we filed a lawsuit against the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) for records of the Archives’ role in President Trump’s White House records controversy; whether it offered Trump a secure storage location other than the National Archives; and if the Archives consulted with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence regarding the classification or declassification procedures of any of the alleged classified documents found at Trump’s Florida residence.
In June 2023, we obtained DOJ records that showed top officials of the National Security Division discussing the political implications of Trump allowing CNN to use closed-circuit TV (CCTV) footage of the raid on his Mar-a-Lago home. The documents confirmed that the Justice Department had asked that Mar-a-Lago CCTV be turned off before the raid.A separate Judicial Watch FOIA lawsuit against the National Archives and Records Administration resulted in the release of records about the unprecedented document dispute between Archives and President Trump.
Click here or here to review the records.In August 2022, we successfully sued to unseal the search warrant affidavit used to justify the unprecedented raid on the home of former President Trump.In September 2022, we filed lawsuits against the DOJ for its records and the FBI’s records about the Mar-a-Lago raid search warrant application and approval, as well as communications about the warrant between the FBI, Executive Office of the President and the Secret Service.
In October 2022, we sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for all communications of the U.S. Secret Service internally and with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) regarding the raid on Trump’s home and for any video or audio recordings made during the raid.In November 2022, we sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for all communications between the Secret Service and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) regarding the search warrant that precipitated the raid on former Trump’s Florida residence at Mar-a-Lago.
C. Trump Trial Prosecutors Face Big ProblemsMicah Morrison, our chief investigative reporter, takes apart the silly case brought in Manhattan against Donald Trump by DA Alvin Bragg. From our latest Investigative Bulletin:
The Donald Trump business records trial opened yesterday in New York City with prosecutors signaling a wide-ranging case. Documents—business records—related to payments from the Trump Organization to an adult film star showed “election fraud” and a “criminal conspiracy and cover up” designed to prevent information about an alleged affair from emerging before the 2016 presidential election, prosecutor Matthew Colangelo said.
At the heart of the case are thirty-four counts of falsifying business records—generally misdemeanor charges that in this case Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg is attempting to elevate to felonies. Trump defense attorney Todd Blanche told the jury that the thirty-four Bragg charges signified no crimes—that Trump was just doing what a business leader does: sign papers prepared by his office.
“The thirty-four counts are really just thirty-four pieces of paper.” Blanche said. Regarding the paper trail offered up by the prosecution, Blanche said that Trump “had nothing to do with the invoice, with the check being generated or with the entry on the ledger.” Blanche also attacked the prosecution’s contention that the payments were attempts to influence the 2016 election. “I have a spoiler alert,” he said. “There’s nothing wrong with trying to influence an election. It’s called democracy.”
Prosecutors face two big problems with their case: a deeply flawed key witness and a largely untested legal ploy to leverage misdemeanor business-records charges into felony-level convictions.
The case centers around former Trump Organization executive turned Trump nemesis, Michael Cohen. A self-proclaimed former Trump “fixer,” Cohen has a long criminal record and well-known hatred for the forty-fifth president of the United States. In 2016, Cohen expected a position in the Trump Administration, which was not forthcoming. Cohen later became a frequent guest on MSNBC, railing against Trump, and in 2022 he published a three-hundred-page diatribe against Trump, “Revenge.”
In 2018, Cohen pleaded guilty in federal court to tax evasion, campaign finance violations related to the current New York case, and false statements. He was sentenced to a three-year prison term. Later that year, he was back in federal court to plead guilty to lying to Congress.
A month ago, a judge denied Cohen’s request for an early end to his supervised release from jail time, saying Cohen had likely “committed perjury” in past testimony—a finding brushed aside by the judges in Trump’s current civil and criminal cases in New York.
Much of the current case will hinge on Cohen’s credibility on the stand. It’s worth noting that both federal authorities and Bragg’s predecessor as Manhattan DA, Cy Vance, declined to bring the business-records case, uneasy with Cohen and a strategy for getting the misdemeanor charges to felony-level crimes. Mark Pomerantz, a senior Vance prosecutor who resigned after differences with Bragg on Trump prosecutions, noted in his book, “People vs. Donald Trump,” that while Cohen could be charming and credible, he also was “a somewhat feral creature.” Cohen, Pomerantz wrote, has a “penchant for publicity, exaggeration, and grandiose statements” that turns people off.
The second big problem for prosecutors are those thirty-four business records charges usually clocking in as misdemeanors. In opening statements, the prosecution indicated it could prove the charges were felonies by showing they were connected to “election fraud.” But the statute prosecutors rely on has nothing to do with election law. New York state law (Section 175.10 of the penal code) moves falsification of business records from misdemeanor to felony if the defendant’s “intent to defraud includes an intent to commit another crime.”
What precisely is that other crime? At the moment, prosecutors aren’t saying. But eventually they’ll have to come up with something specific.
With a jury drawn from deep blue Manhattan, it may not matter. Jurors may simply dislike Trump so much that they’ll look for any path to conviction. But juries are unpredictable. And the view from here is that Michael Cohen could emerge as a big liability. That sketchy ploy to elevate misdemeanors into felonies also gives the Trump team strong grounds for appeal.
D. Biden Agency Sues Republican Donor’s Business for Racial Discrimination
The Biden administration continues to use its weaponized government agencies to go after its political opposition. Our Corruption Chronicles blog has the latest:
The Biden administration appears to be using a federal agency to go after a family that has donated significantly to Republicans by suing its company for “racially discriminatory hiring practice” over background checks. The business, Sheetz Inc., is a chain of convenience stores and the Sheetz family has long supported Republicans in Pennsylvania and the Midwest, according to records obtained by Judicial Watch.
In the last few years, the Sheetz’s have donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Republican causes and political candidates, including presidential candidate Mitt Romney, Pennsylvania Senate candidate Dave McCormick and the National Republican Congressional Committee.
The most recent donation of $24,500 by Chairman Steve Sheetz was made a few months ago to McCormick, a West Point graduate and combat veteran endorsed by former President Donald Trump.Now the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which is charged with enforcing the nation’s workplace discrimination laws, is suing Sheetz Inc. for “racially discriminatory hiring practice” over background checks.
The agency charges that the company’s criminal history screening causes discriminatory impact against black, native American and other workers. In the lawsuit the Biden administration writes that Sheetz has maintained a longstanding practice of screening all job applicants for records of criminal conviction and then denying them employment based on those records.
The company operates stores in over 600 locations throughout six states. The EEOC charges that the background checks disproportionately screened out black, native American/Alaska native and multiracial applicants. “Sheetz’s company-wide hiring practices violated provisions of Title VII that prohibit disparate impact discrimination,” according to the agency.In its complaint, which was filed in Maryland, the EEOC does not allege that Sheetz was motivated by race when making hiring decisions.
The criminal screenings nevertheless resulted in racial discrimination, which violates federal law prohibiting facially neutral employment practices that cause a discriminatory impact because of race when those practices are not job-related and consistent with business necessity or where alternative practices with less discriminatory impact are available.
“Federal law mandates that employment practices causing a disparate impact because of race or other protected classifications must be shown by the employer to be necessary to ensure the safe and efficient performance of the particular jobs at issue,” said EEOC Regional Attorney Debra M. Lawrence. “Even when such necessity is proven, the practice remains unlawful if there is an alternative practice available that is comparably effective in achieving the employer’s goals but causes less discriminatory effect.”
An EEOC director stresses the agency’s commitment to reintegrating individuals with criminal records into society by ensuring they have fair access to employment and other essential services.Last fall the EEOC directed government agencies to “widely publicize” they are “hiring persons with criminal conduct issues in their background checks” as part of a Biden executive order requiring diversity, equity and inclusion in the federal workforce by, among other things, expanding employment opportunities for convicted individuals.
Job applicants with criminal records are rarely eliminated from government jobs since the president issued the directive, the EEOC conceded at the time, but agency leaders believe more must be done to accommodate them and, when conducting background checks, the agency says employers should take a holistic approach with consideration for mitigating circumstances.
In two reports issued last year, the EEOC explained that before Biden’s order an agency task force charged with identifying vulnerable workers and finding ways to better serve them classified “formerly incarcerated persons as one category of vulnerable workers due to the challenges they face in securing employment after their incarceration.”
Years ago, the agency also made background checks related to arrest and conviction records among its “national substantive area priorities because African Americans and Latinos are disproportionately incarcerated.” Now the taxpayer-funded federal agency is going after businesses that screen employees with background checks, spending public resources to sue them.
E. NPR’s New CEO Sits on Board of Soros Censorship Group
Taxpayer funding of National Public Radio has been an issue for years, and now it has boiled over with the selection of a new CEO with radical leftist views. Our Corruption Chronicles blog reports more details on her current and radical activities:
In a grim indicator of how news will be covered on taxpayer dime, the new head of the government-funded National Public Radio (NPR) is on the board of a leftwing activist organization called Center for Democracy and Technology that pushes for censorship and receives funding from George Soros’ Open Society Foundations. Her name is Katherine Maher, a former Wikimedia Foundation CEO, with liberal views publicly expressed throughout the years in her social media posts.
In 2018, she called former President Donald Trump a racist in a post that has since been deleted, according to a mainstream newspaper report. A couple of years ago Maher shared a photo of herself in a “President Biden” campaign hat. In a 2021 video clip the new NPR chief describes the First Amendment as the top challenge in the fight against disinformation, a fictitious crisis created by the Biden administration to control information.
Maher takes over at NPR as a longtime NPR editor, Uri Berliner, reveals that liberal bias has altered the public radio network’s coverage in recent years, resulting in errors on major stories such as the Hamas attacks in Israel, Hunter Biden’s laptop scandal and COVID-19. “It’s true NPR has always had a liberal bent, but during most of my tenure here, an open-minded, curious culture prevailed,” Berliner, a 25-year NPR veteran wrote in a recently published essay. “We were nerdy, but not knee-jerk, activist, or scolding. In recent years, however, that has changed.
Today, those who listen to NPR or read its coverage online find something different: the distilled worldview of a very small segment of the U.S. population. An open-minded spirit no longer exists within NPR, and now, predictably, we don’t have an audience that reflects America. That wouldn’t be a problem for an openly polemical news outlet serving a niche audience.
But for NPR, which purports to consider all things, it’s devastating both for its journalism and its business model.” Berliner confirms that race and identity have become paramount in nearly every aspect of the workplace and journalists are required to ask everyone they interview about race, gender, and ethnicity.
A few days ago, Berliner, a senior business editor, resigned, citing Maher’s response to his recent exposé. In an email to the radio network’s new CEO, Berliner wrote: “I am resigning from NPR, a great American institution where I have worked for 25 years. I respect the integrity of my colleagues and wish for NPR to thrive and do important journalism.
But I cannot work in a newsroom where I am disparaged by a new CEO whose divisive views confirm the very problems at NPR I cite in my Free Press essay.” NPR and its new chief declined to comment publicly but the network’s news executive, Edith Chapin, wrote a memo to employees saying that inclusion among staff, sourcing and overall coverage is critical to telling the nuanced stories of this country and our world.
NPR is simply following the mainstream media’s leftist trajectory, though it has a duty to remain objective because it receives taxpayer dollars. The radio network was created over five decades ago as an educational news source that operates under the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which also includes television’s Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).
Its headquarters are in Washington D.C., and it has more than 1,000 radio stations nationwide. CPB’s 2024 operating budget is a whopping $535 million and, though most of it does not go to NPR, the public radio network says “federal funding is essential” and its continuation is critical. In fact, the news outlet’s website states that the elimination of federal funding would result in fewer programs, less journalism and eventually the loss of public radio stations.This month a Virginia congressman introduced legislation to strip NPR of public money so that no taxpayer dollars fund its “radical left messaging.”
The proposed legislation prohibits federal funding of NPR and prevents local public radio stations from using federal grant money to purchase content or pay dues to NPR. “It is bad enough that so many media outlets push their slanted views instead of reporting the news, but it is even more egregious for hardworking taxpayers to be forced to pay for it,” said Congressman Bob Good, the lawmaker behind the measure. “My legislation would ensure no taxpayer dollars are used to fund the woke, leftist propaganda of National Public Radio.”
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Bill 368? [the regulation of natural health products in Canada].
I had no idea what this Bill was about.
I wasted five minutes reading about it and finally Googled "What's wrong with Bill 368?"
Red Deer-Lacombe MP Blaine Calkins is backing a bill to roll back new regulations he says will hammer Canada’s natural health products market.
On Tuesday, Calkins introduced Bill C-368, a private member’s bill which would repeal a handful of sections of the Liberal government’s omnibus budget Bill C-47, part of which deals with the regulation of natural health products in Canada.
Under the new legislation, natural health products (NHP), including supplements, herbal remedies and traditional and homeopathic medicines and certain topical products like toothpaste and sunscreen would no longer be exempt from the so-called Vanessa’s Law, which requires hospitals to report any adverse reactions to the products.
Introduced in 2014, Vanessa’s Law also gives Health Canada more powers to Health Canada to request additional information from manufacturers or stop the sale of certain products deemed to be health risks.
Calkins said in the House of Commons on Tuesday that natural health products were originally classified separately “due to the minimal risk they pose to their users.
“However, after the NDP-Liberal coalition passed C-47, bureaucrats in Health Canada can now implement their self-care scheme, which, according to the National Health Products Association, will reduce choice, increase costs for consumers and drive businesses, investment and product development out of Canada,” he said.
“The existing regulations already keep Canadians safe … and as such I urge all members in this House to listen to their constituents and the overwhelming amount of correspondence they have received and vote for this bill.”
In a statement, Calkins said new regulations seek to impose “substantial” new fees on the importation, manufacturing, and sale of natural health products, along with stringent new labelling laws.
“The Liberals’ Bill C-47 is poised to dramatically disrupt the market and represents a direct attack on Canadian consumers and small businesses,” he says, adding his bill is “designed to dismantle this unnecessary and restrictive red tape, and to restore the rightful status of natural health products in Canada.”
Calkins says 70 per cent of brands have indicated they will need to withdraw products from the market and one in five are considering leaving Canada.
The Canadian Pharmacists Association expressed concerns when Vanessa’s Law was introduced that natural health products were exempt and supports the new legislation.
“Although natural health products are often seen as low-risk, we need to keep in mind that ‘low-risk’ does not mean ‘no risk,’ and ‘natural’ does not mean ‘safe,’ Barry Power the association’s acting chief pharmacist officer told the government Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology in May.
“NHPs do have the ability to cause harm, and given their widespread use, we are pleased to see that further regulations have been proposed to help protect the health and safety of Canadians.
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Patrick Bestall
Countering the Global Program to Destroy Free Speech:
A Conversation with one of the most respected independent journalists in the world:
Canada’s Glen Jung
APR 26, 2024
Around the world, the long arms of the parasite class are working to destroy freedom of speech. If we cannot speak freely we cannot think together, nor function as a legitimate participatory democracy. Freedom of speech is fundamental. The same coalition of predatory factions who are promoting pedophilic material in public schools, a mass coercion towards toxic mRNA gene therapies, and the suppression of natural supplements, are on a mission to undermine our God given right and responsibility to conduct authentic discourse. This assault on freedom of speech is being disguised as a war against “hate speech and misinformation.”
They promote dangerous lies. The lie that the deadly contaminated genetic experiments are “safe and effective covid vaccines” has directly resulted in over 17 million deaths. Simultaneously, assaulting the livelihoods and reputations of honest and courageous nurses, doctors, and scientists with inverted and false accusations of “misinformation” has deprived our public healthcare systems of do-no-harm-healers, who deserve our trust.
The global parasite class are organized and dangerous. We must take this issue seriously. To counter their vision for our world, we must be aware of their agenda, strategy, and tactics and be proactive in stepping away from the systems which abuse us.
To Trudeau and others who have killed and injured many millions of people with forced injections, staged false flags, immoral wars, and sold out our nations to the WEF and lived decadently on our tax dollars while doing so, I say:
“You have acted with great dishonor, and caused much harm; so it is you, not us, who have forfeited your freedoms. We are committed to justice and it is you who will be locked up, stripped of possessions, and silenced.“
“Hate everything that is evil and hold tight to everything that is good” - Romans 12:9
Now for the technical details:
A summary of recent laws and regulations targeting our freedom of speech:
They are sorted from the most recent proposals to earlier enactments.
1. Poland: Draft Amendment on Hate Speech 2023
· Enacted: Proposed in 2023, currently a draft.
· Maximum Penalties: Imprisonment ranging from three months to five years for violence or threats of violence based on discrimination. Defamation based on discrimination against sexual orientation or gender identification could result in up to three years in prison.
· Significant Powers: The bill significantly widens the scope of protected categories to include disability, age, sexual orientation, and gender identification, expanding legal protection against hate speech.
· Concerns and Opposition: Critics argue that the vague definitions of hate speech could criminalize conservative or religious expressions, especially those opposing certain aspects of gender ideology. There is also concern about the potential misuse of these broad definitions to suppress free speech and political dissent.
2. European Union: Digital Services Act (DSA)
· Enacted: 2022.
· Maximum Penalties: Non-compliance can result in fines up to 6% of global turnover for online platforms.
· Significant Powers: The DSA mandates increased transparency and accountability for digital services, requiring them to quickly remove illegal content and implement mechanisms to counteract misinformation. It also establishes strict obligations for large online platforms to prevent the spread of misinformation.
3. Canada: Bill C-63 - Online Harms Act
· Enacted: Proposed in 2021, expected to pass shortly.
· Maximum Penalties: For social media operators and other online platforms: Administrative monetary penalties (AMPs) up to the greater of 6% of global revenue or $10 million; for offenses, up to the greater of 8% of global revenue or $25 million. For individuals: Criminal offenses under the act, such as distributing hate propaganda or advocating genocide, carry a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.
· Significant Powers: This bill empowers the Digital Safety Commission to enforce compliance, including entering any place for inspections and compelling platforms to remove harmful content within 24 hours.
4. France: Legislation Against Misinformation During Elections
· Enacted: 2018.
· Maximum Penalties: The law allows for rapid judicial action to block the dissemination of misinformation during electoral periods. Specific penalties include fines, though exact maximums are not detailed in the primary sources.
· Significant Powers: Judges can order the immediate halt of misinformation spread and block access to websites disseminating false information to protect electoral integrity.
5. Scotland: Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021
· Enacted: April 2021.
· Maximum Penalties: Enhanced penalties for existing crimes when motivated by hatred against protected characteristics, which can include imprisonment up to 7 years and/or £10,000 fine.
· Significant Powers: Introduces "stirring up hatred" offenses which apply to various protected characteristics, significantly broadening the legal scope against hate speech.
6. Ireland: Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offenses Bill 2022
· Enacted: Proposed in 2022, pending final approval.
· Maximum Penalties: Up to five years' imprisonment for hate speech offenses.
· Significant Powers: New laws enable authorities to enter homes based on mere suspicion of possession of hate speech materials, emphasizing a proactive approach to preventing hate crimes.
7. British Columbia: Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA)
· Enacted: 2021.
· Maximum Penalties: Up to $200,000 in fines and/or up to 2 years in jail for healthcare workers who spread misinformation.
· Significant Powers: This act grants regulatory bodies extensive oversight to enforce compliance among healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to public health guidelines.
8. World Health Organization: International Health Regulations (IHR) Amendments and Pandemic Treaty
· Proposed: 2022.
· Maximum Penalties: Not specified as penalties vary by country; typically involves financial penalties or resource allocations for non-compliance.
· Significant Powers: These amendments and the new treaty aim to strengthen global pandemic preparedness and response, including obligations for countries to combat health misinformation. This includes mandatory funding allocations to support these measures, enhancing the WHO's ability to coordinate international health efforts.
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The Real News for Fri. 26 April 2024:
· Fri. 26 April 2024 New Benjamin Fulford: Spring Intel Not to Miss! Klaus Schwab Hospitalized or Dead - Those In Power Being Removed - Friday Geopolitical 2024 | Prophecy | Before It's News (beforeitsnews.com)
· #ALERT Fri. 26 April: Reports suggest that a nuclear plant in Ukraine is "dangerously close" to an accident. #Ukraine #NuclearPlant #Emergency.
· Fri. 26 April: The Coal-Fired Burshtyn Power Plant in the Ivano-Frankivsk Region of Western Ukraine, has reportedly been Struck within the last few hours by several 3M54-1 “Kalibr” Cruise Missile as well as at least 1 Kh-47M2 “Kinzhal” Hypersonic Missile launched by Russian MiG-31Ks over Western Russia; the Damage to the Plant is currently Unknown but it has reportedly been Temporarily Deenergized. https://t.me/QPatriotsDefcon
· The Illuminati, Freemasonry and the New World Order!! (Video) | Alternative | Before It's News (beforeitsnews.com)
· Of course the Senate’s new spending bill includes $60 billion in funding for Ukraine. When Ukraine falls, the Deep State’s money-laundering and offshore racket falls with it, AND they’re at risk of prosecution for crimes against humanity, namely bio-weapon production.
· Fri. 26 April: The George Soros organization is paying student radicals who are fueling nationwide explosion of Israel-hating protests.
· Fri. 26 April Brazil: Major Police Operation Against Organized Crime in Rio de Janeiro. Brazilian police have launched a major operation targeting one of the largest organized crime groups in Rio de Janeiro. This significant crackdown aims to dismantle criminal networks and restore security in the region.
· Fri. 26 April BQQM! New Messages From Our 19th Vice President, John F. Kennedy Jr. – Are As Cryptic As They Are Revelatory – Enjoy The Show! (UPDATE) - American Media Group (amg-news.com)
· Fri. 26 April At beforeitsnews.com a report warns a USAF contact said to prepare for war and a power shutdown of the grid. People in Sweden are being told the same thing. A massive data center in Virginia burned down miles from Washington, D.C. There is concern it was sabotage. Both Air Force One's travelled to Tampa, Florida, for the first time in years. One is a decoy. Possibly means the real Donald Trump President of the US Republic and Commander in Chief of the US Military left the Cheyenne Mountain underground military complex. More than 130,000 illegals have been released into San Diego recently. If stores like Walmart are locked down with people inside they will have to fight their way out or they won't get out. There are tunnels under Walmart stores for child sex trafficking and trafficking of others like females into slave traffic.
· ***The Mar-a-Lago raid was an Obama/Biden cover up. Insane. Court Document Release Indicates Jack Smith and FBI Were After Obama and North Korea-Related Documents in Mar-a-Lago Raid. https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/04/revealed-court-document-release-indicates-jack-smith-fbi/
Global Financial Crisis:
· Fri. 26 April Former Federal Reserve chairman, Alan Greenspan: "The U.S. can pay any debt it has because we can always print money to do that." Did you get that? Begs the comments: “Why do we pay taxes if they can just print money?” And “A system built on debt is a castle built on sand. Eventually, the tide comes in.”
· Fri. 26 April Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank has been seized by regulators, says the FDIC. In a surprising turn of events, Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank has become the latest casualty in a string of bank failures that have shaken the financial sector since last spring. The bank, with $6 billion in assets, was seized by regulators due to challenges stemming from the current high-interest rate environment, marking it as the first bank failure of the year. This event has once again raised concerns about the stability of the banking sector and the potential impact on the global economy. The underlying cause of these bank failures, including Republic First, is the ongoing issue of very high interest rates pushing down the value of existing bonds and raising yields. This has put significant pressure on the balance sheets of many regional and commercial banks, leading to increased scrutiny and concern within the financial community. With Republic First's collapse, the banking sector is now facing its fourth high-profile failure since last spring, highlighting the challenges and vulnerabilities of the current financial environment. As regulators work to arrange for the sale of Republic First to another lender, the question remains: what does this latest failure mean for the future of the banking sector and the global economy at large?
Restored Republic:
· Fri. 26 April: BQQM! Inside the Global White Hats Alliance’s Strategic Mastery: The Powerful Global White Hats Alliance, Led by Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and the 17- Nation White Hats Alliance’s Global Strategy. . . - American Media Group (amg-news.com)
· 45 meeting with world leaders: Timing is everything. CHINA IS THE MAIN SUBJECT OF DELIBERATIONS. Pay attention. War footing is afoot. The economy collapsing is an Act of War. Patriots are in Control. Optics are Important. Logical conclusions must be understood to paint the Picture. “Blame Biden, Blame China.” IT’S SHOWTIME! IMPEACHMENT SEASON HAS COMMENCED! THE PUBLIC MUST SEE IT! Our greatest allies are Japan, the UK, and Russia.True OR False? Who has the FULL PICTURE? Everything Biden does is always Obfuscation. Ukraine is FINISHED. Q https://t.me/INTHESHADOWSQ
· Fri. 26 April: Urgent Alert: State of Emergency Declared! Executive Order Calls for Immediate Action – Prepare Now! - American Media Group (amg-news.com)
· Fri. 26 April: URGENT! MILITARY INTEL: The Blueprint Blue-Sky Operations and Q Clearance, Melania Trump Gambit, The Cheyenne Mountain Connection, Military Precision Behind the Scenes - American Media Group (amg-news.com)
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