Wisconsin | November 16, 2021
Rittenhouse Prosecutor Thomas Binger Has Swung and Missed Before at Charging Armed Self-Defense
Wisconsin | November 16, 2021
From his opening statement to closing argument, Assistant District Attorney Thomas Binger has not just made missteps, as the legacy media loves to call them, he has literally stepped in the muck, then kept wading in up to his knees. My colleagues Nick Arama and Jim Thompson are working attorneys, and don’t just play ones on TV. Along with our other contributors that have covered the trial of Kenosha shooter Kyle Rittenhouse, they have given us great analysis on just how badly Binger has screwed up an already weak case that should have never been brought to trial… (Excerpts from Red State)
Texas | November 16, 2021
Longtime Texas Democrat defects to GOP
Texas | November 16, 2021
A longtime Democratic lawmaker from South Texas switched parties Monday, giving Republicans another boost in their aggressive attempts to make inroads with voters along the U.S.-Mexico border.
State Rep. Ryan Guillen has been one of the most conservative Democrats in the Texas House of Representatives since 2002. His switch to the GOP comes after his rural border district was redrawn to heavily favor Republicans under new maps signed in October by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott. Guillen said his values no longer aligned with Democrats, who criticized him for switching rather than staying in the party and fighting for his seat… (Excerpts from The Washington Times)
Florida | November 14, 2021
Here’s Why Florida Might Be Set to Receive an Influx of Police Officers From Other States
Florida | November 14, 2021
It appears police officers are opting for greener pastures after Florida cities have been recruiting personnel from blue states, particularly in the cities. This comes amid widespread anti-police sentiment that has been fomented by the hard left in places like New York City and Minneapolis. Matthew Spoto, a former NYPD police officer, told reporters in September that the respect they receive in the Sunshine State “was an eye opener,” and explained that in New York, “it was almost like I was ashamed to be a law enforcement officer.”
According to the Lakeland Ledger, the minimum salary for a police officer is $53,000, while NYPD officers start out by earning $42,500 annually. Even better, Florida does not have city or state income taxes.
While there is not yet data showing how many law enforcement officers to moving to Florida, “anecdotal evidence” seems to suggest that they are leaving blue states, according to a spokesperson for the National Association of Police Organizations… (Excerpts from Red State)
North Dakota | November 14, 2021
North Dakota Bans Critical Race Theory in Public Schools, Requires ‘Factual, Objective’ Curriculum
North Dakota | November 14, 2021
North Dakota has become the latest state to ban critical race theory (CRT) from being taught in public school classrooms.
On Friday Gov. Doug Burgum, a Republican, signed into law House Bill 1508, a day after the one-page bill overwhelmingly cleared both chambers of the Republican-majority state legislature. Proponents of the ban said this legislative effort was based on the demands of concerned parents.
“Our parents are seeing these types of ideas, these types of concepts in critical race theory being brought home by their children,” said Republican state Rep. Jim Kasper, one of the bill’s sponsors, reported The Bismarck Tribune… (Excerpts from the Epoch Times)
California | November 14, 2021
California Community College Overrun With ‘Fake Students, Bots’: Whistleblower
California | November 14, 2021
In the wake of the transition to online training due to the COVID-19 pandemic, California community colleges have become overrun with “fake students, bots” and allegations of financial aid fraud.
Kim Rich is a professor of criminal justice and the department chair for Political Science, Administration of Justice, Economics, and Chicano Studies at Los Angeles Pierce College in Woodland Hills, California. Between 2008 and 2010, Rich worked as a professor on a part-time basis. She has been employed on a full-time basis since 2010. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March of 2020, Rich was tasked as a distance education specialist to help train faculty in the transition to online classes. That gave Rich greater access to student enrollment information than other faculty members… (Excerpts from the Epoch Times)
California | November 14, 2021
Kaiser Permanente, Workers Reach Tentative Deal to Avoid Strike
California | November 14, 2021
A tentative deal was reached Nov. 13 between Kaiser Permanente and union leaders that will prevent a strike by thousands of nurses and other health care workers who were planning to hit the picket line Nov. 15 at Kaiser facilities across Southern California and beyond.
Kaiser and the Alliance of Health Care Unions agreed on a four-year contract covering nearly 50,000 health care employees in 22 local unions, according to union spokesman Jeff Rogers.
“The Alliance of Health Care Unions fought to preserve a Kaiser Permanente where patients can count on excellent patient care and service. This has guided our work for 24 years. This agreement will mean patients will continue to receive the best care, and Alliance members will have the best jobs,” said Hal Ruddick, executive director of the alliance. “This contract protects our patients, provides safe staffing, and guarantees fair wages and benefits for every Alliance member.”.. (Excerpts from the Epoch Times)