Commentary The lords of lockdown barely escaped their worst possible fate, namely that the topic would become the national and international source of scandal that it should be. And let’s add the vaccine mandates here too: even if such had been morally justified, which they were not, there is absolutely no practical reason for them…
They Will Lock You Down Again
November 15, 2022
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Capitol Report (Oct. 7): White House Clarifies Biden’s Comments on Russia Nukes; Democrats Want More Action on Marijuana
The latest job numbers are out, and President Joe Biden is touting them as historic progress. But some Republicans call it the worst jobs report of the year. Indiana Congressman Larry Bucshon joins us to talk about the latest jobs numbers and the state of the economy heading into the midterms—and what a newly elected…
It Ends as It Began: As a Political Ploy
September 21, 2022
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Commentary The current U.S. president finally said it during a 60 Minutes interview: “The pandemic is over.” Though obviously true by the classical definition, Biden’s comment seemed almost accidental, said as an echoed response to a direct question. Consider, however, that many times as many people die from COVID daily in the United States (300-400) than when…
COVID-19 ‘State of Emergency’ Keeps LA Residents Under Health Official’s Thumb
Commentary This week Angelenos got some good news when the county health director announced that, for now, she will not subject them to another indoor mask mandate. But the announcement begs the question: How is it that she continues to have the power to issue such mandates nearly two and a half years after the…
California’s State of Emergency Is Hurting, Not Helping: Republican Lawmakers
March 16, 2022
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As an effort to end California’s state of emergency recently failed in a senate committee hearing, Republican lawmakers are arguing that extending the state of emergency is now unjustified and hurting people’s livelihoods when most of the COVID-19-related mandates enacted without the state legislature’s approval are waning. “Regrettably, my SCR 5 [Senate Concurrent Resolution 5]…
State of Emergency Reaches 2-Year Anniversary While California Lifts Most COVID-19 Restrictions
March 4, 2022
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As some California COVID-19 mandates have been lifted and case numbers are dwindling, some legislators are pushing back against Gov. Gavin Newsom’s state of emergency, which granted him authoritative power over lawmakers since March 4, 2020. “We live in this state of just a one-man rule with one person reporting to make decisions on behalf…
Newsom Lifts Most COVID-Related Executive Orders
February 25, 2022
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SACRAMENTO—Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Feb. 25 all but 5 percent of California’s COVID-19 related executive orders would be lifted by the end of June while keeping the state of emergency declaration in place. “As we move the state’s recovery forward, we’ll continue to focus on scaling back provisions while maintaining essential testing, vaccination and…
Ontario Lifts State of Emergency Declared Due to Protests
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has lifted the province’s state of emergency previously declared in response to protests opposing COVID-19 mandates and restrictions. Ford’s office said in a statement on Feb. 23 that the “emergency tools” provided to law enforcement would still remain in place for now, “as police continue to address ongoing activity on the…
Ukraine Moves to Impose State of Emergency, Calls on Its Citizens to Leave Russia, Conscripts Reservists
Ukraine has shifted to a war footing, moving to impose a nationwide state of emergency, urging all of its citizens to leave Russia immediately, and introducing conscription for reservists as the crisis deepens. Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council on Wednesday backed imposing a state of emergency on all of the country’s territory, apart from the conflict-stricken…
Canadian Government Declares State of Emergency Over Protests Against COVID-19 Mandates
The federal government has declared a state of emergency due to the ongoing protests against COVID-19 mandates and restrictions. In a press conference on Feb. 14, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the current protests are not peaceful and are harming the economy, while measures are needed to strengthen law enforcement agencies. Trudeau said the application…
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