American youth’s perspective on much of the sweeping panorama of American history will be Ken Burns’ perspective. And Ken Burns’ perspective is Progressive. A longtime Democrat donor, Burns has compared Barack Obama to Abraham Lincoln and hailed the late Senator Ted Kennedy, at the Democratic National Convention of 2008, as “a modern-day Ulysses bringing his party home to port.”
30
May
C. Boyden Gray: The Passing of an Uncommon American Conservative
source: The American Conservative
Gray’s breaks with the Republican establishment were as significant as his points of support for it.
A Covid Outbreak Happened at a CDC Conference with 99% of Attendees Vaccinated
source: America First Report
About 1,800 CDC staffers and others gathered in April in a hotel in Atlanta, where the CDC is headquartered, for a conference focused on epidemiological investigations and strategies. On April 27, the last day of the conference, several people notified organizers that they had tested positive for Covid-19. Overall, 10% tested positive.
The Leftist Agenda Is Buying Its Way into the News
source: The Federalist
Proponents of the green movement are pouring millions into grants to sneak news content supportive of their agenda.
28
May
The NAACP’s Utterly False Smear of DeSantis’ Florida
source: NY Post
The NAACP is on high alert: A Republican governor, with an unabashedly conservative agenda and some chance of winning, is running for president. It has duly sprung into action with a travel advisory warning people what they’re getting into if they take the risk of visiting Florida’s sunny beaches or world-class attractions.
24
May
DeSantis Announcement Busts the Media’s Stranglehold
source: PJ Media
DeSantis made his announcement on Twitter, appearing in a live Twitter Space with CEO Elon Musk. The announcement was initially riddled with technical errors because the number of listeners crashed Twitter’s servers multiple time. That may sound like a major problem, but it reflects the interest in a DeSantis candidacy.
President DeSantis?
source: John Stossel
I like some things DeSantis says and does. I also worry that he’s an authoritarian. In any case, he’s definitely smarter and better than both Trump and Biden.
Nets Trash DeSantis in Attempt to Bury Him Before 2024 Launch
source: NewsBusters
On Wednesday morning ahead of Governor Ron DeSantis’s 2024 presidential announcement with Twitter owner Elon Musk, the “big three” networks of ABC, CBS, and NBC lambasted DeSantis from the left and touted Trump’s attacks, all in an attempt to bury DeSantis before he officially enters the race.
Announcement Called a DeSantis-Musk Snoozefest
source: The Gateway Pundit
Feedback is pouring in on the Ron DeSantis presidential announcement with Elon Musk. DeSantis made the announcement tonight on Twitter Space which is audio only. That was his first mistake. Twitter users are not impressed. It’s a real snoozefest.
Disney Stock Down 33% Since CEO Instigated Feud with DeSantis
source: Washington Free Beacon
On March 9, 2022, former Disney CEO Bob Chapek attacked Gov. Ron DeSantis (R., Fla.) for supporting the Parental Rights in Education bill, instigating a feud with the popular governor that persists to this day. Since then, Disney's stock price has lost a third of its value.
Another Brand Facing Backlash After Photo Shoot of Trans Man in Sports Bra
source: Western Journal
Calvin Klein is the latest company to face backlash for pushing the radical LGBT agenda after an ad resurfaced in which the brand showcased a pair of obese women, one of whom claims to be a man.
North Face Ad Featuring Drag Queen Invites Everyone to “Come Out”
source: Outkick
The outdoor clothing company isn’t letting the backlash against both chains stop them from rolling out their annual Pride month commercial, which once again features drag queen Pattie Gonia. In fact, not only is North Face not deterred by the universal vitriol against Bud Light — they appear to be doubling down!
Does It Matter That Sen. Tim Scott Isn’t Married?
source: Washington Examiner
It makes his candidacy a nonstarter.
Donald Trump: Action Hero?
source: American Thinker
The former president is reminiscent of one of Harrison Ford's most impressive but unappreciated roles.
E. Jean Carroll’s New Defamation Claim Against Trump Looks Like Grandstanding
source: National Review
It’s also yet more reason for Republicans not to nominate Trump in 2024.
How Not to Be President
source: Ann Coulter
I’ll need another column to even begin to capture the horror of this wasted presidency. Gov. DeSantis, I’m pretty sure I don’t need to tell you this, but please don’t do any of that.
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