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California Has Gay-Certification Program To Tap Into $633 Million For "LGBT" Businesses
California Has Gay-Certification Program To Tap Into $633 Million For "LGBT" Businesses
Authored by Christopher F. Rufo & Austen Hufford via City Journal,
Americans are used to handouts for favored groups. Affirmative action in university admissions, corporate “diversity” initiatives, and minority-owned contracting requirements direct opportunities, resources, and contracts to supposedly “oppressed” groups, such as women, Native Americans, blacks, and Hispanics.
In California, state Democrats have embraced another kind of favoritism: contracts for state-certified gay-owned businesses.
The scheme operates through the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), which regulates privately owned utility companies. California utilities...
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Police Flee During Riots In The Hague After Morocco Knocks Netherlands Out Of World Cup
Police Flee During Riots In The Hague After Morocco Knocks Netherlands Out Of World Cup
Via Remix News,
After Morocco knocked the Dutch national football team out of the World Cup, rioting broke out this morning in The Hague, with dramatic footage showing Dutch motorcycle police fleeing from Moroccan supporters. Police also deployed water cannons to control the crowd and at least a dozen people were reportedly arrested.
The video of the Dutch police fleeing prompted a sharp reaction from anti-immigration political leader Geert Wilders, who wrote: "Sweep those streets clean and...
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The Iran War is Shattering the Global Oil Order
The Persian Gulf is the jugular vein of global oil supply. Roughly one-fifth of all oil traded on earth transits the Strait of Hormuz. Since the war picked back up on February 28th, data reported to Goldman Sachs show an estimated hit to Persian Gulf oil exports that has since reached approximately 16% of global […]
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Apr 24, 2026 / Tyler Durden
4 In 10 American Teens Are Almost Constantly Online
4 In 10 American Teens Are Almost Constantly Online
A U.S. jury recently found Meta and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction trial, marking a major legal setback for the tech giants.
According to the BBC, jurors concluded that the platforms were deliberately designed to be addictive and contributed to harm experienced by a young user.
The ruling could open the door to further lawsuits and increased regulatory scrutiny of social media companies.
This debate over the impact of social platforms is closely tied to the extent to which young people use them.
As Statista's...
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