Category: Policy

The ‘Serious Miscalculation’ of COVID-19 School Closure: Hadley Heath Manning

Hadley Heath Manning, policy director of Independent Women’s Forum, a leading national women’s organization, told The Epoch Times that on the issue of school reopening, people are too concerned with the virus itself while failing to recognize the risks that come with school closures, which is a “serious miscalculation.” “Focusing so much on the risk…


Democrats Propose $3,600 per Child Tax Credits in Biden Relief Package

Congressional Democrats are proposing an addition to President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package that would send up to $3,600 per child to American families this year. The proposal, introduced by Rep. Richard Neal (D-Mass.), would expand the child tax credit to up to $3,600 for every child under six years old, and $3,000…


Texas Working on Bill to Prevent Big Tech Censorship Following Florida’s Footsteps

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said on Sunday that he was working on a bill with legislators in his state to prevent big tech companies taking action to moderate user content based on their political viewpoint. “We are working with Sen. [Bryan] Hughes on legislation to prevent social media providers like Facebook & Twitter from cancelling…


Video: The Hidden Costs of School Closures—Hadley Manning

After 18 students committed suicide in Las Vegas, the Clark County school district decided to reopen for in-person learning. The youngest was a nine-year-old. In Chicago, home to the nation’s third-largest public school district, teachers unions have rejected calls by Democratic mayor Lori Lightfoot to re-open, citing concerns about health and safety. In this episode,…


GOP Senator Urges Biden to Confirm That US Embassy Will Remain in Jerusalem

Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Saturday urging him to confirm that his administration will keep the U.S. embassy in Israel’s capital city of Jerusalem. Hagerty’s letter comes after White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Friday failed to confirm whether the administration intends to maintain the U.S. embassy in…


Biden’s Border Approach Worsening Situation in Pinal County, AZ: Deputy Sheriff

The situation on the United States southern border is worsening, according to the chief deputy sheriff in Pinal County, Arizona. Chief Deputy Sheriff Matthew Thomas told Townhall about what has been going on lately at the section of the border in his area, particularly in relation to the change of administration and its policies. The sheriff showed…


Don’t Fall For China’s ‘Negotiation Traps’: Former Trump Advisor

The new U.S. administration should stand firm when dealing with Beijing and avoid falling into the communist regime’s crafty “negotiation traps,” a former White House security official has said. “Don’t fall for a trap that Beijing sets time and again for administration after administration, which is to try to lure the United States into a…


GOP Files Amendments to Budget Resolution in Opposition to ‘Reconciliation’ Agenda

GOP senators are set to file a series of amendments in opposition to the Democrat budget agenda, as senators continue debate on the 2021 budget resolution using the budget “reconciliation” process. Sens. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Tim Scott (R-N.C.), and James Lankford (R-Okla.) filed an amendment to ensure taxes are not increased during the course of…


Virginia Senate Votes to Abolish the Death Penalty

The Virginia Senate voted Wednesday to pass a bill that would abolish the death penalty. The vote was 21-17 along party lines, with 21 Democrats for and 17 Republicans against the measure. One person, Republican state Sen. Bill Stanley, abstained from the vote. The bill, SB 1165, sponsored by state Sen. Scott Surovell, a Democrat, now…


Virginia Senate Approves Measure to Abolish State’s Death Penalty

Virginia’s Senate approved a bill on Feb. 3 that would make Virginia the 23rd state to abolish the death penalty if the measure becomes law. The 21-17 vote in the Democratic-majority chamber was split along party lines, with 21 Democrats for and 17 Republicans against the measure. One lawmaker, Republican state Sen. Bill Stanley, abstained. The bill, SB…