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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

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New York Governor to Congregation: “I Need You to Be My Apostles”

Freshly minted New York Governor Kathy Hochul told the crowd “I know you’re vaccinated. You’re the smart ones. But you know there are people out there who aren’t listening to God and what God wants” (Twitter). And yet, she dismisses those who seek a religious exemption (Fox News).

New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio: Teachers Have Until Friday to get Vaccine or They Are Fired

The story notes the heartless warning comes “after a three-judge panel from the Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the city’s vaccine mandate can move forward. The ruling came two days earlier from when the panel was expected to hold a hearing on the issue” (Fox News). And the governor made it clear they will fire workers who refuse the vaccine (Reuters). From Joe Biden in March of last year: Thank you to the first responders, health care providers, grocery and retail workers, and everyone on the front lines of this fight. Your hard work is what makes America run every single day — but especially in times of crisis. We truly couldn’t get through this without you (Twitter).

Israel PM: We Will Act Alone if Needed to Stop Iran from Getting Nuclear Weapons

From the story: Bennett said that some in the international community have concluded that a nuclear-capable Iran is an “inevitable reality.” “Israel doesn’t have that privilege,” he said, signaling that Israel is ready to act alone if necessary. “We will not tire. We will not allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon.”

Newsweek

Murders Increased Nearly 30 Percent in U.S. in 2020

According to FBI reports (WSJ). From another story: The data shows the murder rate rising to large heights in the summer of 2020 and then remaining above normal the rest of the year. The jump is the biggest since this data started being collected like this in the 1960s (Washington Examiner).

10th Circuit Rules Colorado Can Force Wedding Site to Violate Religious Beliefs

And ADF is taking the case of Lorie Smith (above) to the next level.

ADF

California Makes Voting by Mail Permanent

And makes cheating easier, which the article addresses in paragraph 13 and explained away without a single quote from the opposition.

LA Times

Newsom Signs Bills Allowing Children to Hide Sex Operations and Abortions from Parents

From the story: “California has been a leader in protecting access to sexual and reproductive rights, but as we’ve seen recently with unprecedented attacks on these rights, we can and must do more,” Newsom said in his statement. “I applaud the establishment of the California Future of Abortion Council and look forward to its important work to advance our state’s leadership on this vital issue. I’m proud today to sign these two bills that demonstrate our dedication to strengthening and further protecting access to reproductive health care services in California.”

Washington Examiner

American Jews Faced More Hate Crime in 2020 than Asians, Muslims and Transgender People Combined

Yet the story notes it is number three, according to FBI crime tracking data. Topping the list: Anti-black and anti-white attacks.

Washington Free Beacon

New York Pledges $27 Million to Illegal immigrants Affected by Ada

They aren’t eligible for FEMA, so New York is taking other tax dollars, which the story kindly calls a donation.

Axios

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ACLU Apologizes for Altered RBG Quote that Removed Reference of “Women”

But the apology came with the odd explanation that it “was not a mistake without a thought.”

NY Times