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Gov will force total ban on social media for under 16 with mandatory face scan check New rule put night curfew and scroll limit on 16 and 17 year old even though they get right to vote now 🚨 NEW: Keir Starmer will introduce nightly social media curfews for 16 and 17-year-olds as part of …
🚨HOLY COW: Florida is set to become the FIRST STATE in America to BAN ALL vaccine mandates of any kind — not just COVID. "Your body is a gift from God… Pretty much every state has them. It's wrong." Should this be done in every state? Follow: @ItsCarterHughes pic.twitter.com/p0d4f1ePOg — Carter Hughes (@itscarterhughes) January 22, …
View post on imgur.com After years of scientific research, extensive public engagement, and Federal expert review and deliberation, on March 28, 2024, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published the results of its review of Statistical Policy Directive No. 15 (SPD 15) and issued updated standards for maintaining, collecting and presenting race/ethnicity data across federal agencies. The …
Swiss voters have narrowly approved a plan to introduce voluntary electronic identity cards. With all votes counted, 50.4% of those who voted said yes to the proposal, while 49.6% rejected it. The closeness of the ballot is a surprise. Opinion polls had suggested up to 60% backed digital IDs, which also had the approval of …
Gov. Ron DeSantis defends the decision to drop vaccine mandates in Florida 👏 pic.twitter.com/7zsnm69ZvH — Chief Nerd (@TheChiefNerd) September 8, 2025
EU regulators are coercing US platforms to censor American speech. The Digital Services Act (DSA) threatens fines up to 6% of global revenue unless companies rewrite moderation policies worldwide. The House Judiciary Committee’s July 2025 report confirms it. The European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA) claims to target only harmful content in Europe, but our …
Republicans just ended Federal car mileage mandates. The rules added $6,000 to the cost of a car. They siphoned billions from American car companies to foreigners. And they killed 100,000 Americans by forcing them to drive tin cans. pic.twitter.com/iaVt8bH4IM — Peter St Onge, Ph.D. (@profstonge) August 6, 2025 Republicans just ended federal car mileage rules …
Colorado Democrats just quietly, and in secret passed a HB 1312 restricting free speech. Use of preferred pr*nouns and selected names based on gender identity is now MANDATORY “So they’ve just enacted a new law and Governor Jared Polis signed it going into the weekend, HB 1312 is actually a modification of, it’s an amendment …
The previous administration committed UNLAWFUL ACTS by forcing an experimental vaccine on our troops.” An update on COVID-19 reinstatements. pic.twitter.com/o8GVFAlcJN — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (@SecWar) April 23, 2025 h/t A Deplorable Neanderthal
CALIFORNIA’S GAS PLAN: LESS FUEL, MORE PAIN AT THE PUMP California is about to lose 20% of its fuel-making power, and drivers are bracing for impact. Valero’s Benicia refinery will shut down in 2026, cutting over 400 jobs and slashing supply in a state already paying $4.83 a gallon—$1.68 above the national average. So, lawmakers …
Colorado’s House Bill 25-1312 has pierced through committee like a freight train. Every Democrat signed off. Every Republican pushed back. The lines are no longer blurred. They’re painted in bold. One side says this is about protection. The other calls it coercion dressed up in compassion. This bill doesn’t just speak. It roars into the …
When Democrats win, they claim a mandate to govern, but when they lose, they weaponize bureaucracy. https://twitter.com/DefiyantlyFree/status/1904206711273161202 The U.S. Constitution states that Justices "shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour." In other words enacting lawless nationwide injunctions it’s not just good behavior, it’s the overthrow of the government of the people, by the people, for …
Manuel Adorni, Argentina’s Presidential Spokesperson, has revealed that the government will introduce a “suitability test” for 40,000 state employees on temporary contracts. Those who do not pass the test will not have their contracts renewed. This measure is part of a broader initiative to improve the professionalism and efficiency of the public sector. The test, …
California has enacted a new law mandating insurance companies to cover fertility treatments, including in vitro fertilization (IVF). Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, this legislation extends coverage to LGBTQ+ families, ensuring equal access to fertility treatments regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. The move represents a significant step toward inclusivity and reproductive rights for …
Uber & Lyft about to suspend operation in Massachusetts. — Beardo (@BeardoTrader) September 17, 2024 As of June 27, 2024, Uber and Lyft are required to pay their drivers in Massachusetts a minimum of $32.50 per hour. This change is part of a settlement announced by Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell. The settlement also includes …
The UK mandates that 22% of manufacturers’ vehicle sales must have zero tailpipe emissions this year, rising to 80% by 2030. Dealers face £15,000 fines for each non-compliant vehicle sold, while EVs only made up 16% of sales in the first five months. Most EV purchases are by corporate fleets, with actual retail demand likely …
By Mish Shedlock of MishTalk The lie of the day is from the EPA: Carbon capture will pay for itself (thanks to IRA subsidies). No, it won’t even with subsidies. Expect blackouts and a higher price for electricity. Suite of Standards to Raise Costs, Reduce Output Let’s take a dive into the EPA news release Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes …
US ESG funds had $8.8 billion of withdrawals in first quarter Global inflows were a modest $900 million, buoyed by Europe US fund managers suffered their worst-ever quarter for ESG-focused products as the pace of client redemptions intensified. Client withdrawals from US funds targeting environmental, social and governance goals reached $8.8 billion in the first three months …
A bill that requires all Oklahoma public and charter schools to teach cursive writing to students in third through fifth grades has been signed into law. The Oklahoma House of Representatives said Gov. Kevin Stitt signed the bill, House Bill 3727, into law on Tuesday. Oklahoma House Representative Jason Lowe, D-Oklahoma City, created the bill with Senate author …
by Rufus Juice And what did we think was going to happen? Restaurants operate on razor thin margins. Its why the forced closures of Covid closed so many – forever. Mandating people close doors – Closes doors forever. Mandating unsustainable wages – Closes doors forever. Other chains have already raised prices this week – foot …
via Mike Shedlock Under EPA rules, EVs will need to be 30-40% of the market by 2030, down from the proposed 60%. And it now costs more per mile to fuel an electric F-150 than a gasoline powered truck. More Time to Hit Nonsensical Targets The Biden administration had no choice given a consumer and …
Not just sell it, they then have to close the entire reserve infrastructure it looks like. pic.twitter.com/Rw7txW07rS — Tom Fisher (@TomFisher37) March 3, 2024 https://docs.house.gov/billsthisweek/20240304/HMS31169.PDF
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — California police will soon be required to tell drivers why they’ve stopped them before they can start asking questions. The new bill, A.B. 2773, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2024, will also require all police agencies to track whether officers who stop drivers are complying with the law. During its meeting …
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Arkansas is the first state in the United States that is taking a strong stance against ‘hostile foreign entities,’ particularly China, by banning them from owning agricultural land in the state. During a press conference on Tuesday, Gov. Sarah Sanders (R-AR) announced that the state has ordered the Chinese state-owned Agri Chemical Company, Syngenta, to …
Three hospitals in Monmouth and Ocean counties are among those that have begun to require employees and visitors wear masks after seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases, officials said Wednesday, a reminder that the public health emergency is over, but the virus continues to be a threat. Hackensack Meridian Health said it made the move …
‘Go to Hell’: MEP Christine Anderson Delivers Damning Message to the Global Tyrants “If you do not unequivocally stand with the people … you have no place in any parliament or in any government. You belong behind bars. You may even rot in hell for all I care at this point… pic.twitter.com/4sOVrr9CgC — The Vigilant …
via ny1: Hollywood studio Lionsgate has implemented a mask mandate on certain floors of its Santa Monica, California, offices after several employees tested positive for the virus, according to The Hollywood Reporter. In Atlanta, Morris Brown College announced a two-week mask requirement as well as a ban on large gatherings. And some hospitals have also …
He is often right. https://twitter.com/chrissaccoccia1/status/1702052421667557870?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw THEY JUST CAN’T QUIT: More Mask Hysteria. From White House to elementary schools, from the CDC to its useful idiots in the media, the insanity continues. AC
New “Climate” bill in UK will mandate all smart appliances be under the government’s control. Failure to comply will result in a fine (15K £) and 1 year in prison. The bill is receiving almost no pushback in Parliament. AC