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Apr 16 2024
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Conservative Counties Challenge Colorado’s ‘Dangerous’ Sanctuary City Laws
Two Colorado counties are challenging the state’s laws that restrict local law enforcement’s ability to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. On Monday, a lawsuit was filed against Colorado through Democratic Governor Jared Polis by Douglas and El Paso Counties, who argue that the state’s sanctuary city laws are dangerous and unconstitutional. The suit challenges two laws, HB 19-1124
The Daily WireApr 16 2024
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NPR editor who alleged left-wing bias at network suspended
National Public Radio has suspended an editor who has repeatedly criticized the outlet in recent days, alleging a left-leaning bias that he says is hurting the organization’s journalism.
Uri Berliner, a senior editor who has worked at NPR for more than 20 years, was suspended last week by the company for five days without pay, NPR’s media reporter David Folkenflik reported Tuesday.
The HillApr 18 2024
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Conservatives corner Mike Johnson in House floor confrontation
In a tense conversation on the House floor on Thursday, a group of conservatives pressured Speaker Mike Johnson to back off potential plans to make it harder to remove House speakers.
Why it matters: Johnson faces an imminent motion to vacate as he pushes through a foreign aid package that includes billions for Ukraine.
The House changed its rules this Congress to allow a single
AxiosApr 17 2024
Perspectives Blog
How AP Stylebook Shows Bias in Climate Change, Climate Crisis Guidance
The Associated Press Stylebook recently showed left-leaning media bias by allowing journalists to use the term “climate crisis” in news coverage.
In a Stylebook entry guiding journalists on how to use the terms climate change and climate crisis, AP writes: “The term climate crisis, used by the United Nations and others, may be used when describing the current situation. But use the
Julie MastrineApr 18 2024
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After United Methodist Split, Some Conservatives Remain
After the departure of thousands of traditionalist United Methodist churches from the denomination over the past five years, it might stand to reason that those congregations remaining in the fold are more progressive and open to ordination and marriage of people in same-sex relationships. But the picture is far more mixed. A new report from the Religion and Social Change Lab at Duke
Christianity TodayMar 19 2024
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Conservation group files temporary restraining order against new housing development along Mississippi in Cottage Grove
The Friends of Grey Cloud served the notice Tuesday to the City of Cottage Grove and Rachel Development that has plans to build 377 homes next to protected land. On Tuesday evening, the group opposing its plans, Friends of Grey Cloud, filed a lawsuit to prevent construction from starting near the Mississippi River. The group says they're filing the lawsuit under the Minnesota Environmental
KARE11Apr 03 2024
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‘Cross-dressing’ conservatives: Study blasts House conservatives for nearly $1 billion in earmarks
Conservatives in the House Freedom Caucus requested nearly $1 billion in pork-barrel “earmark” spending over the last two years, according to an analysis Wednesday that labeled the 22 earmarkers as “cross-dressing” conservatives. OpenTheBooks.com found that 22 of the 49 members of the caucus requested earmarks. They totaled $447.8 million in the 2023 spending bills and $508.9 million in bills
Washington TimesApr 08 2024
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Judge Who Gagged Trump To Hide Extreme Bias Must Recuse
Former President Donald Trump’s legal team filed a motion for recusal last week against Judge Juan Merchan, who is presiding over President Donald Trump’s hush-money case set to begin trial on April 15, for alleged conflicts of interest. The judge has well-established political biases — which look particularly bad in light of his recent unlawful gag order that prohibits Trump from making
The FederalistApr 16 2024
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Condemnations Pour in After Conservative Conference Closed by Police
Prime Ministers and elected officials lined up to condemn a group of mayors who colluded to block a conservative conference on Tuesday, sending police officers to shut the venue down and blocking speakers from arriving. Police descended upon a Brussels conference venue on Tuesday morning on the orders of local mayor Emir Kir to prevent a political conference taking place. Delegates and
Breitbart NewsApr 13 2024
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NYC Council approves bill voiding contracts that curb workers' ability to sue for bias
New York City lawmakers this week approved legislation to strengthen the hand of workers who want to bring discrimination or harassment claims against their employers. The City Council voted 47-1 on Thursday to pass a bill that would void any employer contract that reduces the amount of time workers have to pursue such bias claims. The city's Human Rights Law currently gives employees a year
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