Inflation is rising, the government wants to spend more money, and COVID at the border is surging.
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“The ERA would potentially prohibit the government from hosting or funding dozens of female-only spaces that American women take for granted."
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** Bad News: Inflation, Shortages Are Here To Stay ([link removed])
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Economic signals indicate that U.S. companies are struggling to get goods produced and onto store shelves. This trend doesn’t appear to be changing anytime soon. Most concerning, these woes are expected to weigh down the economy through much of next year ([link removed] ) . In a Wall Street Journal survey of over 60 economists, almost half (45%) estimate that it will take until the second half of 2022 for supply-chain hiccups to get straightened out. Learn more. ([link removed])
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** More Migrants Are Coming ([link removed])
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The U.S. hit another immigration milestone… one not to be celebrated. Some 1.7 million ([link removed]) people were apprehended attempting to enter the U.S. illegally in the 2021 fiscal year, a new record. Our southern border is a magnet for individuals seeking security and a better life. It’s understandable that people facing desperate situations are making their way here, but lax border policies are undermining our immigration system. Share this story. ([link removed])
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* On Many Policies, There’s More Bipartisanship Than You’d Think ([link removed]) Share this story. ([link removed])
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** Stop the Government Takeover of Preschool and Day Care ([link removed])
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Parents should decide what their children are taught, where they will spend their time, and who can care for and teach them... NOT the government.
Speak up, sign the petition to stop the government takeover of day care and preschool. ([link removed])
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* Inflation Hits the Dollar Store ([link removed]) Listen here. ([link removed])
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** Florida’s Election Integrity Law ([link removed])
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On May 6, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida’s election integrity law, S.B. 90. Since its passage, S.B. 90 has been challenged in multiple lawsuits by far-left organizations, such as Demos and Advancement Project.
Can you identify which of the following is not true about Florida’s new election integrity law?
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S.B. 90 protects the right to vote of the elderly, minorities, and those with disabilities.
B. S.B. 90 protects voters from intimidation and improper influence by outside groups.
C. S.B. 90 bans drop boxes.
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* NYC Board of Health: Racism Is a “Public Health Crisis” ([link removed]) Watch now. ([link removed])
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* New Episode: Kelsey Bolar speaks with Elisha Krauss on why she’s not giving up on and not leaving California, her experiences defying mask mandates, and encouraging young girls and women to stand up for what they believe. Listen to it here. ([link removed])
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** Nuclear Power Is Necessary for the White House's Energy Goals ([link removed])
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The administration is waking up to the reality that, to fight climate change, nuclear power must be in the mix. While this provides hope, there is still a long fight ahead as many progressive climate activists still oppose increasing nuclear power in any way. Until now, the White House has been friendly to these activists but will have to break with them to achieve its energy goals.
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** The Folly of One Size Fits All Regulations ([link removed])
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The Consumer Choice Center just published a new report explaining the difference between hazard and risk and examines how a hazard based regulatory approach to four areas of manufacturing will result in fewer choices for consumers, lower quality products, and higher prices.
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