Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp doubled down on his criticism of Major League Baseball’s decision to pull this summer’s All-Star Game from the state, saying that the move will have a devastating economic impact on minority-owned businesses. “It’s minority-owned businesses that have been hit harder than most because of an invisible virus by no fault of their own,”…
Georgia’s Kemp: MLB’s Decision Will Hurt Minority-Owned Businesses
Georgia Gov. Kemp: MLB’s Decision Will Hurt Minority-Owned Businesses
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp doubled down on his criticism of Major League Baseball’s decision to pull this summer’s All-Star Game from the state, saying that the move will have a devastating economic impact on minority-owned businesses. “It’s minority-owned businesses that have been hit harder than most because of an invisible virus by no fault of their own,”…
Philadelphia Mayor Kenney Sued for Ethnic Discrimination
A Philadelphia Councilmember, as well as Italian American groups, are suing the City of Philadelphia and Mayor Jim Kenney in U.S. District Court over a decision to rename the city’s Columbus Day holiday to Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The plaintiffs alleged that the mayor’s executive orders discriminated against Italian-Americans while exalting another ethnic group. Also cited…
The Influence of Cancel Culture on Hollywood, Explained | John Duffy
Cancel culture in Hollywood is blacklisting artists and celebrities for their past and current actions. My guest is John Duffy. He is a film producer with over 25 feature films. He discusses the growth of cancel culture and how it’s influencing Hollywood. California Insider is an Epoch Times show available on YouTube, Rumble, Youmaker, and…
As Cancel Culture Increases Control of America’s Public Square, Conservatives Are Responding
Commentary In his speech at Mount Rushmore last July 4, former President Donald J. Trump showed how well he understood the agenda of the increasingly radical American progressive left when it comes to their determination to change America’s cultural foundations. Standing in front of the sculpted faces of some of America’s greatest presidents, Trump told…
Former MLB Commissioner Criticizes League’s Georgia Boycott
Former Major League Baseball Commissioner Fay Vincent on Tuesday criticized the league’s current commissioner, Robert Manfred, for moving the All-Star game out of Atlanta, Georgia, in protest of election reforms enacted by the Peach State’s governor and legislature. In an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, Vincent argued that Manfred likely made the decision to boycott…
Take Me Out of the Ballgame
Commentary When the NFL decided not to punish players who kneeled during the pre-game national anthem, some fans reacted by refusing to attend games, buy league merchandise, or watch games on TV. It took several years for the NFL to win fans back and some—like me—broke the habit and never returned, in person, or on…
Major League Baseball Strikes Out
Commentary The opening of the Major League Baseball (MLB) season is always a welcome event. It heralds the approach of summer in the northern states. It provides the hope of a fresh start for fans of teams that fell short of success last season. More than anything else, it’s a sign of normalcy: Baseball is…
Georgia County Predicts $100 Million Revenue Loss After MLB Pulls All-Star Game
A Georgia county predicted that it would lose $100 million in revenue after Major League Baseball (MLB) pulled its All-Star Game over a voting law that was signed into law by the governor last month. “This event would have directly impacted our county and the state, as visitors spend their dollars on local accommodations, transportation,…
Generation Z’s Silent Free Speech Crisis
Commentary It’s undeniable that a crackdown on free speech is underway. Cancel culture’s body count continues to grow as more and more celebrities are crucified for not toeing the line of political correctness. Meanwhile, censorship runs rampant on college campuses as safe spaces are established and controversial speakers are shouted down. While these public tales…
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