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Will Smith Apologizes for “Poisonous and Destructive” act of “Violence”

And he added a personal apology to Chris Rock (Instagram). A look at the message Denzel Washington had for Smith (RedState). Many question the Academy’s condemnation of violence after they let Smith stay after assaulting Chris Rock (RedState). The Screen Actors Guild condemned the action and vowed to “ensure this behavior is appropriately addressed” (NY Post). There’s talk Smith could lose his Oscar (Daily Caller). Chris Rock apologized for the nature of the joke that upset Smith (WSJ).

Russia Accused of Relocating Thousands of Mariupol Civilians

From the story: Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said 40,000 had been moved from Ukraine to Russian-held territory without any coordination with Kyiv. A Mariupol refugee, now in Russia, said: “All of us were taken forcibly” (BBC). Meanwhile, Ukraine seeks a ceasefire but Putin rejects compromise (Reuters). Guy Benson looks at the recent Biden war gaffes (Townhall). Why it’s absurd to compare the Biden blunder to Reagan’s “Tear down this wall” (Washington Examiner).

Florida Governor Signs Bill that Stops Teaching Sexual Orientation to Young Children

Governor Ron DeSantis signed the strangely controversial bill Monday (Reuters). From another story: Dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics, the law is intended to restore power to parents to determine when and how their children should learn about such sensitive subjects. Contrary to its misleading nickname, the bill does not outlaw teachers, administrators, or students from using that word. Rather than a bigoted effort to ostracize LGBTQ students and faculty, the bill is explicit that it is designed to keep curriculum about sexuality out of kindergarten through third-grade classrooms (National Review). From the nutty governor of Oregon: In Oregon, we say gay. I’m horrified and outraged by the anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation that was just signed in Florida, making schools a less safe space for LGBTQIA+ kids. Oregon will always be a safe, inclusive, and welcoming place — no matter one’s sexual orientation or identity (Twitter).

NFL: Teams Must Hire Female or Minority Offensive Coach

Strangely left out of the equation: LGBTQ+.

TMZ

Flight Attendants Sue over Mask Mandate on Planes

Heroes. From the story: Nine flight attendants from six states said Monday they are suing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention over the federal mask mandate on public transportation, arguing the COVID-19 rule obstructs their normal breathing over many hours and threatens aviation security because passengers refuse to comply.

Washington Times

Disney Announces Fierce Opposition to Bill Keeping Florida Children from Early Indoctrination

With an absurd statement that appears to show they have no clue what the bill actually says (Twitter). From Guy Benson, who includes a thread of his take on the bill: 1) Is Disney opposed to the part that bars sexual/gender identity instruction for K-3 students? Or another part of the bill? 2) Has Disney put out a statement this forceful on the genocide in China, where they eagerly do business? Trying to pinpoint their ‘corporate values’ (Twitter). Teachers union president Randi Weingarten revealed she doesn’t care at all what parents think as she tweeted: Today Gov DeSantis signed Florida’s Don’t Say Gay bill. While the Gov’s intent is political the non political consequences are very real & very damaging. It hurts children, hurts families and makes it hard for teachers to do their jobs (Twitter).

Chris Rock Sees Uptick in Ticket Sales Following Oscar Attack

And they have jumped in price.

Fox Business

Nebraska a Step Closer to Making Abortion a Felony

The story notes “The bill is a trigger bill that would immediately ban abortions once the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.”

Life News

More Female Athletes Stepping Up: No More Men Competing as Women

The story begins: Many Olympians, coaches, and swimming championship alumni sent a letter to the NCAA this week calling on the organization to “rectify” the situation allowing biological male swimmer Will “Lia” Thomas to compete against women.

Townhall

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McLaughlin: Cancel the Cancelers

And only the cancelers. He argues “Universities should reclaim the power to discipline students until they learn that this is America and act like it. To that end, the disciplinary tools available should be put to use. But if students manage to graduate high school and college and law school without developing the capacity to tolerate disagreeable speech, the legal system itself will have no choice but to take a stand to prevent them from using the tools of the law to close down the marketplace of ideas.”

National Review