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Federal judge grants preliminary injunction on social media censorship; Biden administration appeals
MONROE, Louisiana – U. S. District Judge Terry Doughty, who on the Fourth of July enjoined censorship of social media by Joe Biden’s administration, found the government censored a St. Louis native and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. three days after Biden took the oath of office. -
Response by Illinois progressives to Friday's Supreme Court rulings was shameful, irresponsible and dishonest
The U.S. Supreme Court delivered three historic decisions Friday. The response by leading Illinois progressives insulted not just the Court but most Americans — who side with the Court. The progressive’s comments were intended to inflame division and undermine the Court’s legitimacy. They were brazenly hypocritical, and many comments included flat-out lies. -
All Illinois Democratic reps in U.S. House vote against ban on biological men competing in women's sports despite overwhelming public support for a ban
By overwhelming margins, Americans don’t want biological men competing in women’s sports. Surveys consistently show at least 60% opposed and just 30% in support at best, even surveys by left-leaning sources like NPR and The Washington Post. -
What's price gouging? That doesn't matter in a bill to outlaw it introduced by Duckworth, Schakowsky and Warren
Senator Tammy Duckworth and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, both from Illinois, joined with Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren on Thursday to introduce the Price Gouging Prevention Act of 2022. -
Students smack down Chicago 'Disinformation' Conference panelists, exposing far more than apparent about media
Traditional media beclowned itself last week at a Chicago conference on “disinformation.” That’s a story in itself, but the bigger story is how they covered up even that story, peddling disinformation about a conference on disinformation. The guilty include Illinois media, which is further guilty of still suppressing the Hunter Biden laptop story that is part of what sparked the fireworks at the conference. -
Some 'plan.' Illinois wants more federal bailout money for unemployment trust fund
Less than two weeks ago, JB Pritzker’s administration told us we would soon see a “plan” for addressing the gaping hole in Illinois unemployment trust fund. It’s the source of money for unemployment claims but it is underwater by something well over $5 billion. Most of that hole is in the form of the repayment obligation of about $4.5 billion for money borrowed by the trust fund from the federal government during the pandemic. -
Revolution now. Illinois must offer what all America wants: School choice
Rarely is anything so popular yet so neglected by politicians as school choice for K-12 education. The public has it right on what is a truly righteous cause. For society to honor its fundamental obligation to educate its youth, parents must be offered an alternative to catastrophically failing schools. Society’s future demands it. Simple justice demands it. The state as a place to raise a family demands it. And it is indeed what it has often been called – a civil rights issue. -
Employers are desperate for workers, but Chicago to launch money-for-nothing 'guarantied basic income' program
A more bizarre and destructive mismatch of economic circumstances and policy direction would be hard to imagine. -
Illinois unconcerned as communication and 'science' behind COVID policy slip toward chaos
The Illinois Department of Public health took no time at all deciding last week to say it “fully aligns” with new masking guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control, including universal masking in schools, regardless of vaccination status. IDHP’s announcement came only hours after the CDC announcement on Tuesday. -
REPRESENTATIVE RODNEY L. DAVIS (IL-13): Davis, Hill Urge HUD to Provide Answers and Clear Guidance Regarding Unspent Federal Rental Assistance Funds
U.S. Representatives Rodney Davis (R-IL) and French Hill (R-AR) are urging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide answers and clear guidance for local units of government and non-profits regarding billions of dollars of unspent federal rental assistance funds that were appropriated under the CARES Act. -
Campaign contributions picking up in Cates-Overstreet race for Illinois Supreme Court; Who are major donors?
As this unusual campaign season enters its final stretch, voters will be given a unique chance to assess candidates running for Illinois Supreme Court in the state's Fifth Judicial District in a virtual "debate" two weeks from now. -
Candidates for circuit and appellate court races get funds from law firms that got PPP money
Campaign finance committees of Democratic candidates for circuit and appellate court races report contributions from law firms that received Payroll Protection Program (PPP) funds from the federal government. -
Illinois schools must fully reopen in August, but teachers unions may say no
The need to fully reopen Illinois schools is growing more urgent day by day. Evidence shows the mental and emotional harm to children of not being in school is outweighing the potential harm of the coronavirus. The good news is the risk of a full-time, in-class reopening is far lower than originally feared. Other countries’ experiences show Illinois can reopen schools safely. -
Special Report: Illinois must act now to guard against COVID-19 financial fallout
The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, is creating volatility and uncertainty in financial markets and among businesses across the globe. Every state government will face serious fiscal and economic challenges as a result. -
Cartoonist defends controversial DeVos piece; Would do it again
The Belleville News-Democrat cartoonist responsible for etching the controversial cartoon comparing civil rights icon Ruby Bridges to newly installed Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is defending his creation. -
Well known political pundits to speak at Southern Illinois University Oct. 11
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville will present "Crossroads: A Conversation about America’s Future" next week featuring pundits Juan Williams and Cal Thomas. -
The purpose of the First Amendment
Demanding impartial reporting as opposed to cheerleading requires effort; it requires commitment; it requires dedication. In the final analysis, the document that begins “We the People,” must be enforced BY the people. It may be painful, but worth the struggle. -
Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch calls Nader's Tort Museum frivolous
Created by Ralph Nader and built in his hometown of Winsted, Ct., the American Museum of Tort Law is a shrine to the law of personal injury. -
Give 'em Hell, George!
Hopkins ...sitting quietly in Crawford, Texas, out of the glare of the spotlight but basking in the peace of the righteous man confirmed by the march of History, is the true author of the new found spirit of freedom in the sands, the man whose belief held that when the citizens of once-enslaved nations received a taste of personal freedom, its message would have no borders. -
Soros, related groups really want judicial control
Adomite These groups would never admit the need for legal reform, nor would they acknowledge that some judges are better than others. They would never acknowledge an even more dramatic thought that some judges might not be living up the high standards they've been trusted to uphold and maintain.