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 QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"After eight and a half years, the time has come for me to focus more on the reason we fight these battles – family.”
– Rep. Sean Duffy

PROGRESSIVE 
PRIVILEGE


Progressive Privilege at Equinox

The Story


Equinox’s executive chairman Harvey Spevak sent a letter to members minimizing Ross’ role in the company and touting a "culture based on equality, diversity, inclusivity, integrity, empathy and mutual respect. A community where everyone is welcome.” IWF's Andi Bottner, a longtime member of the luxury gym, received one of these letters.


In Short
 

In this hyperactive political climate, it has become routine for those who disagree with this president to crush any showing of support for him and insult his supporters. Equinox was forced into sending these letters from the Progressive Privilege bullies. 
 
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TWO TRUTHS & A LIE: 
PESTICIDES


Can you spot the lie about pesticides below?

A: Pesticides are extremely dangerous to humans.
B: Organic produce is grown using pesticides.
C: A child would have to eat 1,500 strawberries to reach the EPA’s allowable limit of pesticide residue on fruit.
 
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 SAY WHAT?


Rapper, Actress Pan Immigration Policies as "Disgusting" During the MTV VMAs
“What's happening to immigrants in this country is unconstitutional and frankly disgusting.”
– Alison Brie
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CAPSULE
REVIEW

AOC Claims the Electoral College Is Racist: 
Here's Why She's Wrong


According to news reports of the post, the freshman firebrand claimed that the Electoral College is a "scam" and is "racist." Under the Electoral College system, however, no candidate can win the presidency without broad support from a variety of regions, including those in the minority. So, contrary to AOC’s claim that the Electoral College disadvantages people of color, the Electoral College, in fact, protects all minorities --  irrespective of skin color.

 

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Unfair Regulations Tied the Hands of This Entrepreneur: 
Now She’s Fighting Back


Dipa Bhattarai, who came to the U.S. to study, started threading eyebrows for her friends and fellow students. Things were fine until a local inspector from the state cosmetology board came knocking at her door. She needed a cosmetology license to keep operating and her shop was shut down. Bhattarai was the victim of occupational licensing, government certifications that allow a person to work in a job or vocation. 
 
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