Stanford University suggests using 'U.S. Citizen' instead of 'American'
Stanford University published an index of 'harmful language' it plans to eliminate 'many forms of harmful language.'
Among the words is the term 'American.' People are instead asked to use 'U.S. Citizen' because 'American' typically refers to "people from the United States only, thereby insinuating that the US is the most important country in the Americas."
Also, in the gender-based section, the index says 'pronouns' should be used instead of 'preferred pronouns' because 'preferred' suggests "non-binary gender identity is a choice and a preference."
What a time to be alive.
Stanford University published an index of 'harmful language' it plans to eliminate 'many forms of harmful language.'
Among the words is the term 'American.' People are instead asked to use 'U.S. Citizen' because 'American' typically refers to "people from the United States only, thereby insinuating that the US is the most important country in the Americas."
Also, in the gender-based section, the index says 'pronouns' should be used instead of 'preferred pronouns' because 'preferred' suggests "non-binary gender identity is a choice and a preference."
What a time to be alive.
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โ๏ธTWITTER FILES: PART 8โ
The new Twitter files show that Twitter directly assisted the U.S. military's online propaganda campaign
โช๏ธTwitter previously stated that the platform was banning all "state-backed covert information operations and deceptive propaganda."
โช๏ธHowever, Twitter gave approval and special protection to the U.S. military's online psychological influence operations, protecting and not suspending propaganda accounts used for covert identities.
โช๏ธU.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) was routinely asking Twitter to verify, amplify certain accounts or topics, to put these accounts in the 'white list.'
โช๏ธThrough these accounts U.S. propaganda network pushed narratives against the countries of Middle East, Russia, China, and others.
You can dive deeper into this twitter thread at Lee Fang
The new Twitter files show that Twitter directly assisted the U.S. military's online propaganda campaign
โช๏ธTwitter previously stated that the platform was banning all "state-backed covert information operations and deceptive propaganda."
โช๏ธHowever, Twitter gave approval and special protection to the U.S. military's online psychological influence operations, protecting and not suspending propaganda accounts used for covert identities.
โช๏ธU.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) was routinely asking Twitter to verify, amplify certain accounts or topics, to put these accounts in the 'white list.'
โช๏ธThrough these accounts U.S. propaganda network pushed narratives against the countries of Middle East, Russia, China, and others.
You can dive deeper into this twitter thread at Lee Fang
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๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟScotland wants to pass a law to let kids aged 16 and 17 change sex on their birth certificates
Transgender 16- and 17-year-olds in Scotland are soon likely to be able to apply to change the sex on their birth certificate.
Scotlandโs gender recognition reform bill will remove the need for a psychiatric diagnosis of gender dysphoria, and reduce the time someone must have been permanently living in their gender before they can apply โ from two years to three months, or six months for people aged 16 and 17.
Transgender 16- and 17-year-olds in Scotland are soon likely to be able to apply to change the sex on their birth certificate.
Scotlandโs gender recognition reform bill will remove the need for a psychiatric diagnosis of gender dysphoria, and reduce the time someone must have been permanently living in their gender before they can apply โ from two years to three months, or six months for people aged 16 and 17.
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"Non-binary queer" artist featured in Vogue for LGBT-art was arrested for planning to rape a child
Efrem Zelony-Mindell, 35, a "non-binary queer" artist has been arrested after attempting to meet a 9-year-old child for sex.
Zelony-Mindell has been communicating with two undercover FBI agent, posing as homosexuals. After Zelony-Mindell repeatedly and graphically stated his desire to sexually abuse children, the agents prepared a trap for him. They proposed to arrange 'a meeting' between Zelony-Mindell and a 9-year-old child. After Zelony-Mindell agreed, he was arrested.
Zelony-Mindell is known for being an artist and LGBTQ+ activist. His book was praised in January 2022 Vogue article which appears to have been hastily deleted following the announcement of his charges.
๐กThese predators are using the LGBT-craze to hide their perversions.
Efrem Zelony-Mindell, 35, a "non-binary queer" artist has been arrested after attempting to meet a 9-year-old child for sex.
Zelony-Mindell has been communicating with two undercover FBI agent, posing as homosexuals. After Zelony-Mindell repeatedly and graphically stated his desire to sexually abuse children, the agents prepared a trap for him. They proposed to arrange 'a meeting' between Zelony-Mindell and a 9-year-old child. After Zelony-Mindell agreed, he was arrested.
Zelony-Mindell is known for being an artist and LGBTQ+ activist. His book was praised in January 2022 Vogue article which appears to have been hastily deleted following the announcement of his charges.
๐กThese predators are using the LGBT-craze to hide their perversions.
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๐ธ๐ชSweden advises against sex-related surgeries and puberty blockers for children
Swedish health authorities have officially broken ranks with the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) with the announcement that gender clinics will no longer be attempting to perform experimental sex changes on under-18s but will instead offer "psychological support to help youth live with the healthy body they were born with."
According to an article published in the Swedish medical journal "Lรคkartidningen", new guidelines will be published before the end of the year advising against puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgery for under 18s.
Swedish health authorities have officially broken ranks with the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) with the announcement that gender clinics will no longer be attempting to perform experimental sex changes on under-18s but will instead offer "psychological support to help youth live with the healthy body they were born with."
According to an article published in the Swedish medical journal "Lรคkartidningen", new guidelines will be published before the end of the year advising against puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgery for under 18s.
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The Marine Corps has been advised that its drill instructors should no longer be referred to by gendered terms like "ma'am" or "sir"
The recommendation came in a recently completed academic report from the University of Pittsburgh.
"The Army, Navy, and Coast Guard effectively de-emphasize gender in an integrated environment," the report says. "Instead of saying โma'am' or โsir,' recruits in these Services refer to their drill instructors using their ranks or roles followed by their last names."
The recommendation came in a recently completed academic report from the University of Pittsburgh.
"The Army, Navy, and Coast Guard effectively de-emphasize gender in an integrated environment," the report says. "Instead of saying โma'am' or โsir,' recruits in these Services refer to their drill instructors using their ranks or roles followed by their last names."
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๐ฉ๐ชGerman climate activists cut top off Berlin Christmas tree
Members of the 'Last Generation' group used a lifting platform to hack off the tip of the 15-meter (49-feet) tree in front of the Brandenburg Gate and rolled out a banner saying, "This is only the tip of the Christmas tree."
"So far In Germany, we have only seen the tip of the climate catastrophe," one activist told reporters and renewed the groupโs demands from the government to take stronger measures to protect the climate and prevent global warming becoming worse.
Members of the 'Last Generation' group used a lifting platform to hack off the tip of the 15-meter (49-feet) tree in front of the Brandenburg Gate and rolled out a banner saying, "This is only the tip of the Christmas tree."
"So far In Germany, we have only seen the tip of the climate catastrophe," one activist told reporters and renewed the groupโs demands from the government to take stronger measures to protect the climate and prevent global warming becoming worse.
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"Body positivity" activist dies of heart failure at 37 years old
Jamie Lopez was the founder of a Las Vegas salon for plus-size women and a model for the "body positivity" movement.
Her salon, Babydoll Beauty Couture, was the center of a reality television show on WE tv.
Individuals with obesity, which includes more than 40 percent of U.S. adults, are at higher risk of cancers, diabetes, strokes, breathing problems, high cholesterol, and mental illness, to name a few.
Yet the "health at every size" narrative is still being actively promoted.
Jamie Lopez was the founder of a Las Vegas salon for plus-size women and a model for the "body positivity" movement.
Her salon, Babydoll Beauty Couture, was the center of a reality television show on WE tv.
Individuals with obesity, which includes more than 40 percent of U.S. adults, are at higher risk of cancers, diabetes, strokes, breathing problems, high cholesterol, and mental illness, to name a few.
Yet the "health at every size" narrative is still being actively promoted.
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๐จ๐ฆCanada's chief public health officer did a PSA with Mrs. Claus to tell the kids to get the Covid shot
Why does it have to be so cringe...
Why does it have to be so cringe...
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๐ช๐ธSpain gets ready to pass the Gender identity bill that will allow to change sex in official documents based on self-declaration
Spain's parliament on Thursday passed a bill that allows anyone 16 and over to change the gender on their ID card without the need for psychological or medical evaluation.
Prior to that, adults in Spain were required to undergo a medical examination on gender dysphoria and to have proof of hormonal treatment for two years in order to request a change in gender identity on official documents.
The bill still needs to pass the Senate. If it passes, it will become law within weeks.
โ๏ธJust imagine how many people, and especially children, will take advantage of the new law to change their sex just because that's what's trendy right now.
Spain's parliament on Thursday passed a bill that allows anyone 16 and over to change the gender on their ID card without the need for psychological or medical evaluation.
Prior to that, adults in Spain were required to undergo a medical examination on gender dysphoria and to have proof of hormonal treatment for two years in order to request a change in gender identity on official documents.
The bill still needs to pass the Senate. If it passes, it will become law within weeks.
โ๏ธJust imagine how many people, and especially children, will take advantage of the new law to change their sex just because that's what's trendy right now.
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Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried will be released on $250 million bail
Earlier Bankman-Fried claimed he lost all but $100,000 following the collapse of FTX.
Where's the money from, you ask? Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried agreed to secure the $250 million bond using their equity in the home that their son had bought them before the FTX collapsed.
Bankman-Fried could spend as much as 115 years behind bars in the United States if he is convicted on all counts, which include conspiracy to commit commodities fraud, conspiracy to commit securities fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Earlier Bankman-Fried claimed he lost all but $100,000 following the collapse of FTX.
Where's the money from, you ask? Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried agreed to secure the $250 million bond using their equity in the home that their son had bought them before the FTX collapsed.
Bankman-Fried could spend as much as 115 years behind bars in the United States if he is convicted on all counts, which include conspiracy to commit commodities fraud, conspiracy to commit securities fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
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63% of the surveyed students self-censor and fear disagreeing with professors
A recent survey on free speech and free thought was conducted across 208 colleges. 44,847 students were interviewed.
๐น63% of respondents fear that speaking their minds could result in damaging their reputation.
๐น42% of conservative students report that they "often" feel uncomfortable speaking freely.
๐น40% of students feel uncomfortable disagreeing with a professor - in public or in a written assignment.
๐นStudents are most afraid of speaking out on abortion, racial inequality, and COVID vaccine mandates.
A recent survey on free speech and free thought was conducted across 208 colleges. 44,847 students were interviewed.
๐น63% of respondents fear that speaking their minds could result in damaging their reputation.
๐น42% of conservative students report that they "often" feel uncomfortable speaking freely.
๐น40% of students feel uncomfortable disagreeing with a professor - in public or in a written assignment.
๐นStudents are most afraid of speaking out on abortion, racial inequality, and COVID vaccine mandates.
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โOpenly Gayโ GOP Rep-Elect divorced his wife two weeks before campaign launch
George Santos (R-NY) might have misrepresented himself as "openly gay" during his campaign, although he had been married to a woman up until he filed paperwork to run for office in 2020. In his biography he did not mention any past marriage to a woman.
Did this guy intentionally pose as 'gay' to have a better chance at getting elected?
Other allegedly false facts from his biography include:
- graduating from Baruch College and New York University
-working at Citigroup and Goldman Sachs
-founding and running a "Friends of Pets United" charity.
George Santos (R-NY) might have misrepresented himself as "openly gay" during his campaign, although he had been married to a woman up until he filed paperwork to run for office in 2020. In his biography he did not mention any past marriage to a woman.
Did this guy intentionally pose as 'gay' to have a better chance at getting elected?
Other allegedly false facts from his biography include:
- graduating from Baruch College and New York University
-working at Citigroup and Goldman Sachs
-founding and running a "Friends of Pets United" charity.
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Life expectancy in the U.S. declined by 5% last year
The death rate for the U.S. population increased by 5%, cutting life expectancy at birth to 76.4 years in 2021 from 77 years in 2020.
Before the pandemic, in 2019, life expectancy at birth in the U.S. was 78.8 years. The decline in 2020 was the largest since World War II.
The two main reasons for this decline are COVID-19 and drug-overdose deaths.
Well, the pandemic will soon be over, but what about the opioid crisis?
Overdose deaths have risen fivefold over the past two decades. And it seems that the Opioid Epidemic is only getting worse.
The death rate for the U.S. population increased by 5%, cutting life expectancy at birth to 76.4 years in 2021 from 77 years in 2020.
Before the pandemic, in 2019, life expectancy at birth in the U.S. was 78.8 years. The decline in 2020 was the largest since World War II.
The two main reasons for this decline are COVID-19 and drug-overdose deaths.
Well, the pandemic will soon be over, but what about the opioid crisis?
Overdose deaths have risen fivefold over the past two decades. And it seems that the Opioid Epidemic is only getting worse.
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California is cutting solar panel subsidies because it says the funds are helping too many rich people
Starting in April 2023, the state commission will slash the money that Californians receive for generating extra electricity with their solar installations by roughly 75%.
The regulators stated that the previous rule, which paid solar users full retail electricity price for excess power, primarily benefitted the wealthy and hurt low-income and "disadvantaged" residents as they are less likely to own solar panels.
Them: please, put up solar panels to save the environment, we'll reward you with some money!
Also them: Oh, by the way, we won't give you any more money. But thanks for that free extra-energy๐
Starting in April 2023, the state commission will slash the money that Californians receive for generating extra electricity with their solar installations by roughly 75%.
The regulators stated that the previous rule, which paid solar users full retail electricity price for excess power, primarily benefitted the wealthy and hurt low-income and "disadvantaged" residents as they are less likely to own solar panels.
Them: please, put up solar panels to save the environment, we'll reward you with some money!
Also them: Oh, by the way, we won't give you any more money. But thanks for that free extra-energy๐
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๐ฌ๐งWoman was arrested for praying outside U.K. abortion clinic
Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, a 45-year-old charity volunteer, was arrested and charged on four counts after she told police she "might" be silently praying near the U.K.โs leading provider of NHS-funded abortion services BPAS Robert Clinic in Kings Norton, Birmingham.
Authorities confronted the woman after receiving complaints from an observer who suspected that Vaughan-Spruce was praying silently in her mind.
Police arrested Vaughan-Spruce on December 6 and subsequently charged her on December 15 with four counts of failing to comply with a Public Space Protection Order in so-called censorship zones.
"Nobody should ever be subject to harassment. But what I did was the furthest thing from harmful. I was exercising my freedom of thought, my freedom of religion, inside the privacy of my own mind." - Vaughan-Spruce said.
Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, a 45-year-old charity volunteer, was arrested and charged on four counts after she told police she "might" be silently praying near the U.K.โs leading provider of NHS-funded abortion services BPAS Robert Clinic in Kings Norton, Birmingham.
Authorities confronted the woman after receiving complaints from an observer who suspected that Vaughan-Spruce was praying silently in her mind.
Police arrested Vaughan-Spruce on December 6 and subsequently charged her on December 15 with four counts of failing to comply with a Public Space Protection Order in so-called censorship zones.
"Nobody should ever be subject to harassment. But what I did was the furthest thing from harmful. I was exercising my freedom of thought, my freedom of religion, inside the privacy of my own mind." - Vaughan-Spruce said.
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๐ฌ๐งA church in U.K. changes lyrics of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" to be more 'inclusive' towards women and LGBT people
The woke update of God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen was created by an American minister.
The new lyrics were sung at the Mayor of Charnwood's carol service and sung on Monday at self-styled 'inclusive church' All Saints with Holy Trinity in Loughborough, Leicestershire.
It only retains the first two lines of the original, which dates back to 17th century England.
The second verse begins:
"God rest you also, women, who by men have been erased, through history ignored and scorned, defiled and displaced."
And the third starts:
"God rest you, queer and questioning, your anxious hearts be still."
Well, Merry Christmas to you too.
The woke update of God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen was created by an American minister.
The new lyrics were sung at the Mayor of Charnwood's carol service and sung on Monday at self-styled 'inclusive church' All Saints with Holy Trinity in Loughborough, Leicestershire.
It only retains the first two lines of the original, which dates back to 17th century England.
The second verse begins:
"God rest you also, women, who by men have been erased, through history ignored and scorned, defiled and displaced."
And the third starts:
"God rest you, queer and questioning, your anxious hearts be still."
Well, Merry Christmas to you too.
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