One monstrosity disguised as legislation that became law after Democrats seized control of the Virginia House of Delegates in 2019 gave schools the power to not report misdemeanor crimes — including sexual assaults — to police. We all know how that turned out. Despite a majority of voters repudiating their shortsighted policy, Democrats in the […]
Taxpayer Money to Continue Funding Abortion Referrals
The reversal of a Trump-era policy allows taxpayer money to fund abortion referrals at family planning clinics. In 2019, former President Trump instituted the Protect Life Rule, which disqualifies family planning clinics that “provide or promote” abortions from receiving funds under Title X. The federal funding is administered from the Office of Population Affairs in the Department of Health […]
Governor Compares Enforcing Abortion Laws to Gun Control
California Governor Gavin Newsom revealed a new bill allowing private citizens to enforce gun control by suing gun makers. The governor compared the bill to Texas’ latest abortion law, which allows citizens to hold abortion providers accountable, rather than the government. At a press conference, Newsom taunted the Supreme Court, suggesting: . . .they opened up the door. They set […]
Loudoun County May Be Designated Safe Haven for Afghan Refugees
Loudoun County seems likely to become a temporary safe haven for refugees from the Biden administration’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. According to Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Chair Phyllis Randall (D), the deal isn’t finalized, but if all goes through as planned, asylum seekers will arrive beginning March 1. WTOP’s Rick Massimo has more: Randall […]
Pro-Russian Ukrainian Rebels Evacuate Civilians as Russian Parliament ‘Asks’ Putin to Recognize Eastern Regions as ‘Independent’
Putin’s End Game? Or Pretext? Russia’s lower house of parliament has voted to ask leader Vladimir Putin to recognize two Russian-backed breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent. The long-anticipated move by the lower house of the State Duma, if approved, could serve as a pretext or be part of Putin’s Ukraine end game. This coincides with the reported mass evacuation […]
Contentious Mail-In Voting Law Dealt Another Legal Blow
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has set March 15 as the day for abolishing the state’s 2019 mail-in voting law. Three weeks ago, the Commonwealth Court ruled in a party line decision that the law violated the state constitution. For those who aren’t aware, the Constitution of Pennsylvania says residents must vote in person unless they […]
WATCH: Youngkin Speaks Out After Ending Mask Mandates
Mask mandates are over in Virginia! Shortly after Senate Bill 739 passed the General Assembly, Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed SB 739 into law, reaffirming his commitment to restoring parental rights. Parents can finally decide whether or not to mask their children. According to the law, public schools have no later than March 1 to comply. […]
Reflecting on the Life of Conservative Satirist P.J. O’Rourke
For P.J. O’Rourke no topic was off limits. The conservative humorist repeatedly took aim at government institutions, cultural trends and even his own generation. When he thought they needed it of course. To baby boomers, O’Rourke was their generation’s Mark Twain. Others regarded him as America’s coolest conservative. Now, the author of “Parliament of Whores,” […]
Winsome Sears Gets Resourceful After Gavel Goes Missing
America’s favorite lieutenant governor, Winsome Sears showed off her characteristic resourcefulness yesterday when “an unknown prankster” hid her gavel. The imaginative Sears used one of her leather pumps to bring the Virginia Senate to order. “One shoe can change your life,” Sears remarked “Just ask Cinderella.” Resourcefulness- never underestimate it! https://t.co/dfwAcOiVx4 — Winsome Earle-Sears (@WinsomeSears) […]