Republican presidential candidate and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley was ripped by critics Tuesday after she vowed to require all social media users be verified in the name of “national security.” “When I get into office, the first thing we have to do, social media accounts, social media companies, they have to show America their […]
Jordan Peterson plans to broadcast court-ordered social media training: ‘Let the public decide for themselves’
October 18, 2023 by
Canadian psychologist and author Dr. Jordan Peterson said he plans to broadcast all aspects of the “social media training” he was ordered to undergo following a series of controversial posts he shared online. An Ontario court upheld a decision last week ordering Peterson, a media personality and professor emeritus of the University of Toronto psychology […]
Christian social worker takes legal action after job withdrawn, told he must ’embrace and promote’ LGBT rights
September 18, 2023 by
A Christian social worker from the United Kingdom is pursuing legal action after he had a job offer withdrawn due to his beliefs about homosexuality and marriage. Felix Ngole said he was denied a job opportunity with the NHS after they discovered his “very strong views” on homosexuality and marriage. Ngole made headlines in recent […]
Federal appeals court allows lawsuit by Philadelphia officers fired over racist, violent social media posts
August 14, 2023 by
A dozen Philadelphia police officers who have been fired or suspended for offensive social media posts have been granted permission to sue the city over First Amendment violations. The officers’ social media accounts were part of a database published in 2019, which documented numerous offensive and violent posts made by active-duty and former police officers […]
Tennessee teacher’s Facebook post revealing why ‘kids aren’t ready for social media’ goes viral: ‘Terrifying’
June 29, 2023 by
With the recent vote to ban TikTok in Montana, parents and educators appear to be examining the role of social media in their children’s lives. And when it comes to social media and kids, experts say there’s a lot of downside. That’s also the message from a middle school teacher’s now-viral Facebook post, which has been shared […]
Report: Biden Admin Forced Social Security Employees to Complete âMandatoryâ LGBTQ+ Training
June 21, 2023 by
Dan Kitwood/Getty Images President Joe Bidenâs administration forced Social Security Administration (SSA) employees to complete a âmandatoryâ training that lectured employees on respecting their coworkersâ âsexual orientation,â and âgender identity,â The Sentinel reported. The LGBTQ+ training warned that using preferred pronouns is compulsory and threatened investigations for those deemed noncompliant, according to audio recordings obtained
Gov. Sanders to sign bill requiring parental permission for social media use for minors
April 12, 2023 by
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Wednesday was set to sign a new bill into law that will require social media platforms to get parental permission for new user registration of minors, a bill she says will “protect kids and empower parents.” The bill, titled the Social Media Safety Act, was passed by the Arkansas Republican […]
Biden White House teams up with TikTok influencers to help tout record on social media, ‘reach young people’
April 10, 2023 by
The Biden White House has teamed up with TikTok influencers and more in a new effort to tout his record on social media and “reach young people,” according to Axios. The president, who has yet to officially announce his re-election bid, is reportedly enlisting the help of hundred of influencers on TikTok and other social […]
‘Jeopardy!’ champion quits social media after drawing Hitler comparisons
April 7, 2023 by
“Jeopardy!” has a new winner on a hot streak this week with Brian Henegar. While Henegar, who works a normal job as a guest service agent in LaFollette, Tennessee, has emerged victorious twice so far on the hit game show, he’s having a very different experience on social media after viewers began suggesting that his […]
Sen. Josh Hawley proposes legal age to allow kids on social media
March 11, 2023 by
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is pushing for legislation that would create a legal age for children to be allowed on social media, arguing tech companies have engaged in harmful practices that put profits over “protecting kids.” Hawley has long been a major critic of social media platforms and tech companies in general, repeatedly calling for […]
Ben Affleck’s Dunkin’ Super Bowl commercial sends social media into a frenzy: ‘Greatest thing ever filmed’
March 10, 2023 by
Ben Affleck’s Super Bowl commercial for Dunkin’ Donuts sent social media into a frenzy Sunday night as fans declared it the winner early into the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. The commercial aired during the first break and features Affleck working the drive-thru at a Dunkin’ Donuts in Massachusetts, where […]
Swedish PM Slams Disinfo Claiming Social Services Kidnap Muslim Children
March 10, 2023 by
Swedenâs Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson slammed a Muslim-led disinformation campaign that has claimed Swedish social services are kidnapping children from Muslim parents. The campaign, which has been going on since late 2021, claims that children are being forcibly taken from Muslim families in Sweden and has spread across social media channels. âWhat we have now
NFL Still Spending Millions on Social Justice Initiatives
March 9, 2023 by
Nic Antaya/Getty Images The National Football League (NFL) has not cut back on its social justice spending initiatives despite the harm it has done to its brand in recent years. In 2020, when Black Lives Matter (BLM) mandates reached national consciousness in the wake of George Floydâs murder at the hands of a white Minneapolis
Mike Pompeo: Next GOP President Must Consider Changes to Medicare, Social Security
March 4, 2023 by
Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images While the Republican Party fights internally on how to address entitlement benefits like medicare and social security, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the next Republican president âhas to be more seriousâ than previous GOP presidents about addressing the national debt, even if it means making significant changes to
Trump to GOP: Donât touch Medicare or Social Security in debt ceiling fight
March 2, 2023 by
In issuing his statement now, the former president places his fellow Republicans in a political corner. | Joe Raedle/Getty Images Former President Donald Trump issued a warning to Republican lawmakers on Friday: Donât lay a finger on entitlement programs as part of the debt ceiling showdown with the White House. âUnder no circumstances should Republicans
RNC’s McDaniel: Biden Lied â Medicare, Social Security Are off the Table
February 26, 2023 by
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said Sunday on CNNâs âState of the Unionâ that President Joe Biden lied at his State of the Union address when he said Republicans want to cut Social Security and Medicare. Anchor Dana Bash asked, âYou accused President Biden of using scare tactics when it comes to Republicans wanting to
Alabamaâs First Black Poet Laureate Makes Words Her Weapons in the Fight for Social Change
February 26, 2023 by
This is an excerpt from the book The Moment: Changemakers on Why and How They Joined the Fight for Social Justice, edited by Steve Fiffer and published by NewSouth Books. The author of more than a dozen books, Fiffer most recently collaborated with the late civil rights icon Dr. C.T. Vivian on his memoir, Itâs
Donald Trump Warns GOP Against Cutting Medicare, Social Security Amid Debt Ceiling Fight
January 20, 2023 by
Donald J. Trump For President 2024 Former President Donald Trump warned Republicans not to vote for any cuts to social security or medicare as lawmakers spar over the debt ceiling. âUnder no circumstances should Republicans vote to cut a single penny from medicare or social security to help pay for Joe Bidenâs reckless spending spree
Biden classified documents story lights up social media: ‘Watch how fast this disappears’
January 10, 2023 by
Twitter users pounced on the news revealing that President Bidenâs personal attorneys discovered a “small number of documents with classified markings” in a locked closet at the Penn Biden Center on Nov. 2. According to the attorneys, the documents were found after they planned to vacate the office space, and the National Archives soon took […]
Republicans Will Investigate FBI Coordination with Social Media
December 18, 2022 by
1,799 Representative Mike Turner (R-OH) said on this weekâs broadcast of FNCâs âSunday Morning Futures,â House Republicans plan to use oversight to investigate possible coordination between the FBI and social media companies. Turner said, âWhile we pursue intelligence community to try to hold them accountable, while weâre doing that, Elon Musk is showing whatâs happening on the other side with […]
Race Medicine: American Medical Establishment Touts Social Justice Overhaul
November 21, 2022 by
The American medical establishment is touting its turn toward race-based, social justice-oriented health care. A report done by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) â the leading organization for medical schools, teaching hospitals, and scientific studies â shows the expansion of race-based ideology in the practice of medicine. The report, titled âThe Power of
Watch: âMy Son Hunterâ Full Theatrical Trailer Premiere and Truth Social Panel Discussion Hosted by Devin Nunes with Donald Trump Jr., Robert Davi, Peter Schweizer, and Alex Marlow
October 17, 2022 by
Watch the world premiere of the full theatrical trailer for the highly anticipated feature film My Son Hunter broadcast tonight on Truth Social at 9:00 p.m. ET. Stay tuned after the trailer debut for an all-star panel discussion hosted by Truth Social CEO and former California congressman Devin Nunes. The panelists are: Donald Trump Jr.;…
NEA President: We Need to Teach Students about Race So They ‘Confront the Injustices That Have Been Built Into Every Social System’
June 23, 2021 by
During an interview with CBS on Tuesday, National Education Association President Becky Pringle commented on efforts to limit critical race theory and other teachings on race in schools by stating that educators must ensure students are taught the truth because when students are taught the truth, âthey have the creative imaginations about what they can…
Indianapolis Cop Sues NFL for Social Media Posts Regarding Dreasjon Reed Shooting
June 15, 2021 by
An Indianapolis Metro Police Department (IMPD) officer is suing the NFL for social media posts made by the league in the aftermath of the Dreasjon Reed shooting. According to WISH in Indianapolis: Officer DeâJoure Mercer filed the suit Monday in federal court in Indianapolis. Mercer shot and killed Reed after a police chase in May…
Social Media Mocks Amazon’s ‘Health Kiosk’ as ‘Despair Closet’
May 29, 2021 by
Amazon has introduced a small box called âAmaZenâ for employees to sit in for their âmental wellbeing.â The kiosk was immediately mocked across social media as a âdespair closet.â The Guardian reports that the e-commerce giant Amazon has introduced a human-sized box featuring an interactive kiosk where workers can watch videos about âmental healthâ and âmindfulness…
Social Media Influencer Mom Faces Charges for Accusing Couple of Attempted Kidnapping
May 3, 2021 by
A California mother at the center of a kidnapping allegation was recently charged with giving false information to law enforcement, according to Sonoma County prosecutors. âKatie Sorensen, of Sonoma, faces two misdemeanor charges four months after she accused a Latino couple from Petaluma of attempting to kidnap her two children Dec. 7 at the local…
Hereâs Why CDC Altered Social Distancing Rules For Schools, But Not Everyone Else
March 27, 2021 by
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has stopped short of changing social distancing guidelines despite economic ramifications and contrary evidence. âFor adults, the evidence continues to show that a distance of at least 6 feet is necessary to lower transmission risk,â CDC spokesperson Jasmine Reed told the Daily Caller News Foundation. The 6-feet…
Psaki: Biden Will Push to Make Some Social Safety Net Provisions of COVID Bill Permanent
March 11, 2021 by
On Wednesdayâs âCNN Tonight,â White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki stated that President Joe Biden will argue that some of the social safety net measures of the coronavirus relief bill should be made permanent. Host Don Lemon asked, âThereâs provisions like expanding the child tax credit and increased subsidies for health insurance. Those expire, though,…
FACT CHECK: Viral Image Claims To Show Nancy Pelosi Violating COVID-19 Safety Guidelines For Social Gatherings
December 18, 2020 by
An image shared on Facebook claims to show House Speaker Nancy Pelosi violating coronavirus safety guidelines by attending a party and not wearing a mask. Verdict: False The image was taken in January 2020, over a week before the U.S. confirmed its first COVID-19 case. Fact Check: Under phase two coronavirus restrictions put in place…
Ron Johnson: Social Media and Media Influence on Election ‘Orders of Magnitude’ Greater Than any Foreign Interference in 2020
December 10, 2020 by
On Wednesdayâs broadcast of the Fox News Channelâs âHannity,â Senate Homeland Security Committee Chairman Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) reacted to the revelations that Hunter Biden is under investigation by stating that the media and social mediaâs suppression of the Hunter Biden story constituted election interference that is âorders of magnitude greater than any Russian or…