Author: David Donovan
Numerous setbacks have hindered Ron DeSantis’ ambitious rebranding of Florida’s higher education. At Sarasota’s New College and the University of Florida, significant disagreements have arisen as a result of his conservative opposition to “woke” ideologies. Recent events show how difficult it is for DeSantis to implement his vision without facing opposition from students, staff, and the community as a whole. “Hostile Takeover” Source: GovRonDeSantis/X Under DeSantis’ administration, New College in Sarasota, which was once known for its liberal arts education, underwent a significant transformation. In an effort to transform the college into a conservative institution, the governor appointed six allies…
Republicans in Massachusetts have asked Democratic leaders in the state to disclose their alleged “$1 billion in secret migrant crisis spending.” The Republican Party of the Bay State requested Gov. Maura Healey’s administration provide a comprehensive breakdown of spending on meals, shelters, and other expenses in public records requests. Massachusetts is scrambling to accommodate the roughly 50,000 illegal immigrants who have entered the state since President Joe Biden took office in 2021, and this request comes at a critical time. Bus Outrage Source: CarnevaleMHD/X The Stoughton school district cut bus services to local children but kept them running for young…
The California legislature passed a bill prohibiting local governments from adopting voter ID laws in local elections. While earlier in the year the City of Huntington Beach approved a voter ID requirement in order to vote in municipal elections beginning in 2026, the state of California does not require identification to vote. This bill would overrule Huntington Beach’s policy. “Create Barriers” Source: SenDaveMin/X State Sen. Dave Min, D-Irvine, the author of the bill, stated, “An overwhelming body of evidence proves that voter ID laws only subvert voter turnout and create barriers to law abiding voters.” “To register to vote in…
According to the frustrated proprietor, an iconic deli in Los Angeles that recently celebrated its 77th anniversary is on the verge of closing because the neighborhood has become overrun with drug abuse and homelessness. Norm Langer, 79, the proprietor of Langer’s Deli, has given the city a week to clean up MacArthur Park, which is across the street from his restaurant. Gangs, Drugs, Trash, and Street Vendors Source: Josh Lim/Wikimedia Commons Langer claims that the park is full of gangs, drugs, trash, and street vendors. He says that although there is a steady flow of customers every day, he is…
The Treasury Department has taken aim at Florida’s new anti-woke banking law, stating that it could allow criminals to use and manipulate the American financial system. The new state regulation (HB 989), signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in May, states it would be “unsafe and unsound” for banks to consider non-monetary variables such as politics, religion or environmental, social and corporate-governance (ESG) when conducting business. Aggressive Campaign Source: Government of Florida/flgov.smugmug.com When signing HB 989 into law, DeSantis, who has led an aggressive campaign against so-called “woke” ideology in the Sunshine State, stated, “We reject a global elite trying…
On Tuesday, three tropical systems were captured on satellite video swirling in the Pacific Ocean close to Hawaii. Tropical Storm Hone passed by Hawaii on Monday, carrying heavy downpours and flash floods to the Big Island, as well as blackouts and damaged trees. According to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Hone had maximum sustained winds of 52 miles per hour as of Tuesday evening. It was located west of Hawaii. High Wind Speeds Source: Brocken Inaglory/Wikimedia Commons Hawaii is being approached by two additional tropical storms. The maximum sustained wind speeds of Tropical Storm Gilma, which was recently downgraded…
All eyes are on the presidential candidates ahead of the November election and how they might shape Social Security’s future if they win. However, some changes to Social Security will occur in 2025 regardless of who wins the White House or Congress. The following are five parts of the program that will be impacted whether the president is a Republican or a Democrat. Impact on Current Retirees Source: Illegitimate Barrister/Wikimedia Commons Current retirees will be impacted by the first major change. Seniors who are receiving Social Security will see their installments grow larger next year. This is occurring because the…
In remarks from 2021 that resurfaced on Tuesday, Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance of Ohio criticized teachers who do not have children following previous comments over “childless cat ladies”. In his public remarks, Vance took particular aim at Randi Weingarten, the head of the American Federation of Teachers. “Brainwash the Minds of Our Children” Source: Gage Skidmore/Flickr Vance made the comments at a Center for Christian Virtue leadership forum in October 2021, which was moderated by conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt and the group’s president, Aaron Baer. “You know, so many of the leaders of the left, and…
Homeowners associations are intended to keep their communities maintained to a high standard, but enormous fines can cause the occupants to feel like they’re sinking. That appears to be the case for San Francisco residents of the Millennium Tower, who face $10,000 fines for each violation of new regulations targeting window usage. Making Headlines Source: Frank Schulenburg/Wikimedia Commons The tower had made headlines in the past for its engineering issues and resulting underlying structural problems like leaning and sinking back in 2020. The tower’s windows are likewise not exactly durable. In one episode, a window came free from the 49th…
A city in California that was gaining critical headway in introducing electric vehicle chargers had to return to the starting point after an increasingly frequent unfortunate event. At the end of July, the city of Vallejo began construction on charging ports for three community centers and installed new chargers in four downtown parking lots through a partnership with EVCS. Sliced Wires Source: Michael Fousert/Unsplash However, the Times-Herald “visited every new charging station” and found that the wires had been sliced. Even caution tape was covering one station. As part of the city’s plan to open charging stations, the first parking…