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What does the country think of Biden?
Keeping tabs on U.S. President Biden’s approval ratings and American’s top issues
www.reuters.com
I know we laugh and all, but the absolute frightening thing is that according to this poll, an average of 41% of people approve of what's going on. Remember that as you speak with people.
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He said that twice in 2 days....
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Supreme Court rejects affirmative action in ruling on universities using race in admissions decisions
The Supreme Court has issued a long-awaited decision regarding the future of affirmative action rules in American colleges and universities.
www.foxnews.com
The U.S. Supreme Court handed down a major ruling on affirmative action Thursday, rejecting the use of race as a factor in college admissions as a violation of the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause.
Many universities have argued that race-based admissions ensures that student bodies remain diverse, while critics such as the plaintiffs in the cases argue the policy discriminates against many qualified students based on race.
Students for Fair Admissions, a student activist group, brought cases against both Harvard and University of North Carolina. The group initially sued Harvard College in 2014 for violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which "prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in any program or activity that receives Federal funds or other Federal financial assistance."
Rick67
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Think the damage is already done. Alvin Bragg is the prime example.Supreme Court rejects affirmative action in ruling on universities using race in admissions decisions
The Supreme Court has issued a long-awaited decision regarding the future of affirmative action rules in American colleges and universities.
The U.S. Supreme Court handed down a major ruling on affirmative action Thursday, rejecting the use of race as a factor in college admissions as a violation of the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause.
Many universities have argued that race-based admissions ensures that student bodies remain diverse, while critics such as the plaintiffs in the cases argue the policy discriminates against many qualified students based on race.
Students for Fair Admissions, a student activist group, brought cases against both Harvard and University of North Carolina. The group initially sued Harvard College in 2014 for violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which "prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in any program or activity that receives Federal funds or other Federal financial assistance."
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Supreme Court rules in favor of Colorado graphic designer who refused to create same-sex wedding websites
The Supreme Court ruled in the case of Colorado graphic designer Lorie Smith, who wanted to create wedding websites, but not for same-sex marriages.
www.foxnews.com
The Supreme Court held that a Colorado graphic designer who wants to make wedding websites does not have to create them for same-sex marriages, in a landmark decision that pit the interests of LGBTQ non-discrimination against First Amendment freedom.
In a 6-3 decision issued Friday, the high court ruled in favor of artist Lorie Smith, who sued the state over its anti-discrimination law that prohibited businesses providing sales or other accommodations to the public from denying service based on a customer's sexual orientation.
Justice Neil Gorsuch authored the majority opinion, which said that, "In this case, Colorado seeks to force an individual to speak in ways that align with its views but defy her conscience about a matter of major significance."
"But, as this Court has long held, the opportunity to think for ourselves and to express those thoughts freely is among our most cherished liberties and part of what keeps our Republic strong," Gorsuch continued.
"But tolerance, not coercion, is our Nation’s answer. The First Amendment envisions the United States as a rich and complex place where all persons are free to think and speak as they wish, not as the government demands. Because Colorado seeks to deny that promise, the judgment is reversed," he concluded.
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Supreme Court rules against Biden student loan debt handout
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in cases dealing with President Biden's student loan debt cancelation program, which had been on hold pending a decision.
www.foxbusiness.com
The Supreme Court ruled Friday that the Biden administration cannot go forward with their student loan debt handout program.
Biden's Education Department had already been exploring potential workarounds to offer handouts via other means in anticipation of a ruling against the administration.
Republicans unveiled their own plan to address student loans and high college costs in June, introducing a series of five bills. The plan from Senate Republicans supports programs aimed at making sure students understand the real cost of college and also shuts off loans for programs that do not result in salaries that are high enough to justify those loans.
"This would prevent some of the worst examples of students being exploited for profit. It would force schools to bring down cost and to compete for students. What an idea," Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., said of the bill. "It would also protect students from getting buried in debt they can never, ever pay."
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Boston University law students offered therapy in response to recent Supreme Court decisions
Boston University School of Law's student government sent an email informing students of mental health wellness options and therapy after bombshell Supreme Court rulings.
www.foxnews.com
WTF, is this because they'll actually have to pay for their education and the number of lawsuits available will be reduced because of these decisions???Boston University law students offered therapy in response to recent Supreme Court decisions
Boston University School of Law's student government sent an email informing students of mental health wellness options and therapy after bombshell Supreme Court rulings.
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Definitely one reason.
That would make an offshore trip interesting...
Rick67
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What a coincidence. Where’s Hunter been hidin ?
Rick67
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Ontario launches free trucker training program, no white males allowed
Everyone is welcome to apply – except heterosexual white Canadian males.
tnc.news
No White Men need apply.
Rick67
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Gunman arrested for Philadelphia mass shooting that left 5 dead is BLM activist who wore women’s clothes: sources
Kimbrady Carriker, 40, was nabbed shortly after the bloodshed in the city’s Kingsessing neighborhood Monday night, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported, citing sources.
nypost.com
Yeah it’s a “Mental Illness Problem”.
Why can’t one of us be this lucky
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After proposing to his girlfriend, Iowa man wins nearly $400,000 in the lottery - NewsBreak
31-year-old Nick Miller of Bernard, Iowa had successfully proposed to his girlfriend the night before he bought a winning lottery ticket.
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CDC gives guidance for trans people 'chestfeeding' kids, accused of failing to consider possible health risks
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s official website was slammed by several doctors after providing advice for trans parents looking to "chest feed" their children.
www.foxnews.com
Chinacat
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Well of courseSupreme Court rules against Biden student loan debt handout
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in cases dealing with President Biden's student loan debt cancelation program, which had been on hold pending a decision.
The Supreme Court ruled Friday that the Biden administration cannot go forward with their student loan debt handout program.
Biden's Education Department had already been exploring potential workarounds to offer handouts via other means in anticipation of a ruling against the administration.
Republicans unveiled their own plan to address student loans and high college costs in June, introducing a series of five bills. The plan from Senate Republicans supports programs aimed at making sure students understand the real cost of college and also shuts off loans for programs that do not result in salaries that are high enough to justify those loans.
"This would prevent some of the worst examples of students being exploited for profit. It would force schools to bring down cost and to compete for students. What an idea," Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., said of the bill. "It would also protect students from getting buried in debt they can never, ever pay."
That makes perfect sense
After all the monster tax breaks that were given to the richest people and all the PPP
loans that were forgiven for the folks with more money than they need, we cant just be helping out the peeps that need the most help??
Rick67
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Like all the high school kids on Long Island that got summer jobs with all the towns who were then told to stay home due to COVID. All were given unemployment even though they never worked a day anywhere before. Average payout to each $10,000.00, who came up with PPP? Think blue.
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Target backtracks, will sell Mark Levin's forthcoming book in its stores after opposing title
Target backtracked its decision to not sell Mark Levin's forthcoming book "The Democrat Party Hates America" in stores after he called out the big box retailer on social media.
www.foxnews.com
Target made a stunning reversal less than 24 hours after conservative radio icon and "Life, Liberty & Levin" host Mark Levin called out the retail giant for refusing to sell his forthcoming book in its stores.
On Wednesday, Levin took to social media to put Target on blast for telling his publisher Simon & Schuster that it will not carry his book "The Democrat Party Hates America" in its physical locations because "certain customers might be offended by the title."
"Imagine that! So, the corporatist leftwing censorship begins," Levin initially reacted to the move on Twitter.
In an interview with Fox News Digital, Levin called Target's reversed decision a "wonderful thing" not just for conservative authors like himself but "for the country."
"The thing about free speech and market capitalism is that they are fantastic and crucial variables to a free society," Levin told Fox News Digital in an interview. "All I do is go on radio last night as well as post on my social sites and explain exactly what took place- that is Target was not going to place any of my new books in their retail stores."
"I wasn't leading a boycott. I wasn't telling people to protest. It's just that the market system allows Target and any other company or business to do its wishes. But it also allows us to do as we wish," Levin said. "And corporations need to know that while they're free to do these things- and I won't be the last one to say that they're not- we, the people, are free to respond. And there's no need to even organize a boycott. The market system speaks for itself, which is one of the reasons the left and the Democrats hate it. They would've loved this book to be banned for its title. They would love this book to be censored by corporations for its title. They haven't even read it! And trust me, they're going to hate it more after they read it."
"I would encourage Target and corporations like it to embrace free speech and to embrace market capitalism. It's a wonderful thing," he added.
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Bookies list Hunter Biden as favorite to be White House cocaine culprit
Several sportsbooks list President Biden's son, Hunter, as the most likely owner of the cocaine discovered in the White House over the weekend.
www.foxnews.com
Following the discovery of cocaine at the White House over the weekend, bookies are getting in on the action and peg Hunter Biden as the odds-on favorite as the culprit.
Overseas sportsbook BetOnline.ag gives Hunter Biden +170 odds as the owner, placing him as the most likely wrongdoer among their listed suspects, which also appears to contain joke offenders peppered throughout the list.
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