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DSA Lawmaker Claims Shoplifting For "Biological Need" Shouldn't Be Illegal
DSA Lawmaker Claims Shoplifting For "Biological Need" Shouldn't Be Illegal
A radical Democratic Socialist lawmaker from New York is under fire after declaring that theft driven by "biological need" shouldn't be treated as a crime, effectively green-lighting shoplifting while slamming big retailers.
Emily Gallagher, a New York State Assembly member and part of the Democratic Socialists of America's New York State Socialists in Office caucus, sparked outrage this week with comments defending petty theft at a press conference outside Manhattan Criminal Court.
"Most of what we saw were crimes of poverty -...
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Jun 2, 2026 / Jason Ditz
Israeli Troops Raid Syrian Village, Capture Local
Israeli ground troops launched a new incursion into the southwestern Quneitra Governorate in Syria on Tuesday, raiding the Ain Zivan and capturing a local man before withdrawing. The IDF has yet to comment on the operation, and the fate of the captive remains uncertain. This raid early on Tuesday followed a flurry of operations on […]
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Jul 17, 2026 / Tyler Durden
US Embassy Offers Large Cash Sums For Groups In Lebanon To Promote America's Image
US Embassy Offers Large Cash Sums For Groups In Lebanon To Promote America's Image
Via The Libertarian Institute
The US Embassy in Lebanon announced that the State Department is offering grants of up to $250,000 to groups that help promote American propaganda.
"The US Embassy in Beirut is opening a new Notice of Funding Opportunity for 2026," a statement published this week explained. "We’re looking for partners to implement programs that strengthen ties between the US and Lebanon, with a focus on highlighting US-led peace and stabilization efforts, and advancing digital literacy to...
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Jul 12, 2026 / Tyler Durden
These Are The States Driving America's Economic Growth
These Are The States Driving America's Economic Growth
The U.S. economy grew 2.1% in real terms in 2025, but that national figure tells only part of the story. While every state economy expanded, some grew nearly ten times faster than others.
Using the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), this map, via Visual Capitalist's Gabriel Cohen, compares real GDP growth across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
The Sun Belt Ascendant
No states grew more in 2025 than Florida and South Carolina, which both expanded by 3.1%. Their strong...
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