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French government passes justice reform bill that vastly expands police surveillance powers

July 11, 2023 -

On July 12, 80 lawmakers voted in favor of a provision allowing the police to remotely activate cameras, microphones and GPS on phones and other devices of the suspects. National Assembly members have approved this disputed measure as part of a comprehensive justice reform bill currently making its way through Parliament. (Related: Atlas of Surveillance database reveals THOUSANDS of law enforcement agencies unlawfully surveilling Americans.)

The law covers not ...

Study links legalization, commercialization of cannabis to increased road accidents

January 23, 2024 -

Researchers from the University of Ottawa (UOttawa) examined changes in the number and characteristics of marijuana-involved traffic injury emergency room visits in individuals ages 16 years and older in a repeat cross-sectional study during three time periods: before legalization from January 2010 to September 2018, after legalization with product and retail store restrictions from October 2018 to February 2020 and full commercialization with new products and an expanded number ...

Study: Adolescent cannabis use in US increased by 245% over 20 years

May 08, 2023 -

With a peak in 2011, the majority of intentional misuse/abuse ingestions occurred in males (58.3 percent) and more than 80 percent of all reported exposure cases occurred in young people aged 13 to 18.

Older age groups had a greater number of severe medical outcomes compared to younger age groups. Major or life-threatening exposures (including those resulting in death) were more common in males as well, with the most dramatic rise occurring from 2017 to 2020.

Cannabis, ...

Thailand to RECRIMINALIZE recreational marijuana following spike in cannabis-related hospitalizations and criminal incidents

February 22, 2024 -

The major reversal in government policy regarding cannabis consumption follows a spike in hospital admissions and a rise in crime linked to marijuana, as well as the perception that more and more Thai children are consuming the drug. This comes 18 months after becoming the first country in Asia to decriminalize the consumption of marijuana.

The previously relaxed laws saw Thailand create a lucrative cannabis industry in less than two years. This industry catered both ...

After decades of fighting Big Pharma drug cartels, Dr. Burzynski begins to reform cancer treatments in the U.S.

February 08, 2024 -

For several decades, Dr. Stanislaw Burzynski has been persecuted for advancing cancer treatments. He has stared down the Big Pharma drug cartels and fought for more advanced cancer treatment methods for his patients. His medical research has been kept from the public view for decades; however, cured patients, court cases and independent journalists have brought more public awareness to his treatment protocols.The pitfalls of conventional cancer treatment

Cancer treatment ...

UT Austin tells students to use ‘wimmin’ instead of the word ‘women’

May 11, 2023 -

(Article by Travis Morgan republished from CampusReform.org)

The suggestion was initially published on the university’s Financial and Administrative Services website under its “Language Matters: Glossary of Terms.”

“Wimmin: A nonstandard spelling of the word ‘women’ used by feminists to avoid the word ending in ‘-men,’” read the glossary before it was removed from their website.

Christopher F. Rufo, a Manhattan Institute fellow and writer for City Journal, alleged ...

Maine Democrat who pushed to remove Trump from 2024 ballot met twice with Biden, referred to Electoral College as “relic of white supremacy”

January 03, 2024 -

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows was personally invited to the White House on two separate occasions this past year, according to White House visitor logs. The first trip was so Bellows could attend a Women's History Month event held on March 22, at which she appeared alongside Biden for a photo shoot.

During the event, Bellows took to social media to brag about her time with Biden, calling it "amazing."

"Birthday jaunt to D.C. for a Women's History Month ...

Supreme Court hears case involving IRS taxation of UNREALIZED gains, meaning you’d have to pay more taxes every time an unsold asset gains value

December 19, 2023 -

Moore v. the United States technically deals with a different issue involving a couple that was taxed by the IRS for unrealized gains overseas. It could, however, end up affecting all Americans with a new precedent being set for unrealized gains taxation.

"This could have the biggest fiscal policy effects of any court decision in the modern era," commented Matt Gardner from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP).

Last week, Gardner's ITEP colleague ...

ABSURD: Biden administration asks for $3.3B to fund more housing for illegal migrants

August 15, 2023 -

Fortunately, this request is not expected to pass the Republican-dominated Congress. Many Republicans, including Rep. Chip Roy and 14 other Texas lawmakers, are urging the majority to oppose funding for Biden's migration program. They argued that funding a federal agency at war with their state and people goes against their moral obligation to protect the nation.

"There should be no funding without proper border security," they said.

Mark Krikorian, director of ...

RFK Jr. destroys candidacy with far-left VP pick

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Shanahan has donated thousands of dollars to the campaign of Joe Biden and other Democrats, and she has also been recognized for her endorsement of leftist-aligned "criminal justice" initiatives.

A 2021 issue of San Francisco Magazine lauded Shanahan for her noteworthy contribution to Los Angeles County's Measure J, which amended "the County charter, requiring at least 10% of locally generated, unrestricted revenue (to) be reinvested into community development and alternatives ...

They’re coming for your CHILDREN: California Governor Gavin Newsom signs “anti-parent” law

October 16, 2023 -

California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom has enacted the controversial Assembly Bill 665, which critics labeled as "dangerous" and "illegal."

The bill outlines that 12-year-olds can provide consent for these services if they are deemed "sufficiently mature to engage intelligently in outpatient or residential shelter services" and if they are an "alleged victim" of incest or child abuse, posing risks to themselves or others. Importantly, the law does not necessitate ...

DHS Secretary Mayorkas: Biden administration releasing over 85% of illegal immigrants directly into America

January 22, 2024 -

The initial report from Bill Melugin of Fox News was confirmed on Jan. 8 by the official X, formerly Twitter, account of the NBPC.

Melugin reported that according to three Border Patrol sources who were in the room, "while meeting privately with agents in Eagle Pass, TX today, DHS Sec. Mayorkas admitted that the current release rate for migrants caught crossing the border illegally is 'above 85 percent.' I’m awaiting comment from DHS."

The NBPC reposted Melugin's ...

Democrats total disconnect from reality

December 31, 2023 -

(Article by Lex Greene republished from NewsWithViews.com)

And…All true Americans will be forced to deal with it in 2024…by whatever necessary. Today’s democrats are as anti-American as George Soros, Klaus Schwab, BLM, ANTIFA, Bill Gates and the pro-Hamas terrorists in our streets.

No matter how peaceful and patient conservatives remain, democrats will continue to ratchet up their anti-American violence, theft, arson, and mob rule, eventually leaving Americans ...

Arkansas pro-lifers mobilize to defeat radical pro-abortion constitutional amendment

February 20, 2024 -

Abortion is currently illegal in Arkansas for any reason except when the mother's life is in physical danger. But activists in the Natural State have successfully forced Attorney General Tim Griffin to certify the Arkansas Abortion Amendment of 2024 as a ballot measure to be voted on in November.

The proposed amendment to be enshrined in the state constitution would prevent the state from banning abortion within the first 18 weeks of the pregnancy. Abortion procedures ...

RIGGED: Germany’s left-wing government expedites citizenship process for immigrants in anticipation of upcoming elections

February 05, 2024 -

The country's parliament voted in favor of the new citizenship law on Friday, a move that will reduce the time migrants must reside in the country before receiving voting rights. The previous law indicates that foreigners living in Germany can obtain citizenship after eight years. But provisions of the new legislation include that they would just need five years, and in some cases, migrants who can show "special integration performance" will be instantly naturalized after ...

The great left-wing disinformation operation against the Supreme Court

May 15, 2023 -

The past five weeks has seen a flurry of media activity, clearly coordinated, against the right-of-center U.S. Supreme Court.

(Article by Josh Hammer republished from TheEpochTimes.com)

First, the outlet ProPublica began publishing a series of pieces “exposing” the well-known fact of Justice Clarence Thomas’ long-running friendship with billionaire real estate tycoon Harlan Crow, and alleging ethical improprieties pertaining to the justice’s purported failure to disclose ...

Inspector General probes DEA for hiring special agents who FAILED and CHEATED polygraph exams

August 31, 2023 -

As per the OIG report, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) used loopholes to avoid complying with a policy enacted in 2019, which specifically bars the agency from hiring applicants who fail the lie-detector test or show signs of "countermeasures" to cheat the test.

OIG identified 77 special agent applicants who were hired after the 2019 reform despite producing questionable polygraph results. According to the report, the DEA argued that the applications were "associated ...

Offering free healthcare to illegal immigrants could cost California BILLIONS PER YEAR

23 days ago -

While free healthcare for illegal immigrants isn't a new concept, the most recent law expands access to include illegals of all ages. Earlier state legislation allowed minors to receive coverage, with subsequent measures including adults up to 25 years old and people who are 50 and older.

It is estimated that at least 700,000 illegals will have access to the new benefits, with estimates varying based on how many people enroll and the number and type of medical services covered....

U.S. Navy bought surveillance data through adtech company that harvests location data from smartphones

December 22, 2023 -

A Navy document revealed that the adtech company nContext is owned by Sierra Nevada Corporation, and this "triangle of surveillance" has access to personal data that is often changing hands, along with globally collected data.

According to public records, the Navy was able to use the Sierra Nevada nContext Vanir, a software tool that the Department of Defense (DOD) uses for its surveillance operations around the world.Navy gains access to a tool that allows the ...

Top colleges and universities have policies that could be used to improperly censor students for constitutionally protected speech

February 06, 2024 -

(Article by Ben Squires republished from ReclaimTheNet.org)

This rise signals a worrisome trend in the aftermath of progress spanning over a decade during which the frequency of stern speech regulations in colleges and universities was on the decline. However, these regulations are now gaining prominence for the second consecutive year.

Laura Beltz, FIRE’s director of policy reform, emphasized the problem, stating that free speech at higher educational establishments ...