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Ridgewood NJ, Ali Harwin, the controversial Village council campaigner known for race-baiting and anti-Catholic rhetoric, has resurfaced—this time as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Chair at Somerville Elementary School.
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Ridgewood NJ, Progressives in Washington find themselves at a crossroads as they navigate the shifting political landscape shaped by the incoming Trump administration. The challenges are multifaceted: internal divisions within the Democratic Party, waning influence on Capitol Hill, and growing fears of GOP retaliation against their “WOKE” antics.
Continue reading Progressives Face a Turning Point Amid Trump Administration Transition
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Ridgewood NJ, the term “woke” has undergone a significant transformation over the years, devolving from its traditional meaning of being awake or conscious to a term deeply entrenched in political discourse, to just thinking is cool to be and act stupid, that’s “stoopid” if your are “woke”.
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Gainesville Fl, the University of Florida has decided to eliminate its chief diversity officer position, dissolve related staff roles, and cease any contracts associated with diversity initiatives. This decision comes in response to a new law passed last year, championed by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis.
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Ridgewood NJ, PayPal founder Billionaire Peter Thiel is continuing his fellowship program, offering $100,000 to students who opt out of college to pursue entrepreneurial ventures. The latest cohort includes applicants focusing on AI and cryptocurrency projects. Thiel initiated the program in 2010 with 24 participants, aiming to challenge the traditional college system. With over 270 participants to date, Thiel seeks to provide alternatives to mounting college debt amid rising tuition costs. Return on investment is a real concern for young adults looking at college. Thiel’s decision to extend the program reflects his belief that American universities have become too “woke,” motivating him to promote alternative paths for young people. Despite having multiple degrees from Stanford University himself, Thiel advocates for the entrepreneurial route over traditional higher education.
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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy is seeking to replace six existing members of the State Board of Education, potentially as early as Monday, despite the absence of scheduled meetings for the Senate Judiciary Committee, responsible for approving these nominations.
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Ridgewood NJ, the results are in for , “go woke, go broke” , reality has caught up with the narrative . And now it’s clear that even Disney C.E.O. Bob Iger himself believes that the company’s progressive “messaging” has become a problem.
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Ridgewood NJ, despite years of progressive activism, a majority of Americans still don’t buy into the “woke” narrative that white people have a monopoly on racism.
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We did not believe what we saw and heard until we watched it again on instant replay.
Continue reading New Ridgewood Mayor says “no way” to the Bible
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Minneapolis MN, the below graphic shows how the issue of Defunding The Police has come full circle in Minneapolis, the city where the movement began as riots erupted in the wake of George Floyd’s killing in 2020. Since then, the story has followed a sad, if predictable, pattern. The next chapter may well be written in November when the midterm electorate will have a say on the direction of law enforcement.
Continue reading Minneapolis Learns a Hard Lesson on Defunding The Police and Public Safety
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Moscow Russia, Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty to drug charges in Russia. The WNBA player Brittney Griner pleaded guilty in a Russian court to drug charges that could see her face 10 years in prison
The WNBA star was arrested months ago after allegedly being in possession of banned hash oil while at an airport.
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Ridgewood NJ, many parents are concerned about the books provided to children in schools and libraries, especially those promoting “woke” progressive beliefs about sexuality and racial issues.
Continue reading Ridgewood Schools , Academics take a back seat to “Woke “Agenda
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Ridgewood NJ, a reader made some interesting observations and adds some valuable advice :
“It is very possible that 99.9% of BLM protesters are being manipulated without their knowledge, so do not condemn these children, and the participants in this photo appear to be mostly children. How can they be held responsible for their actions? They are children because… Hey, Google, when does the human brain develop fully? ANSWER – it takes at least 20-30 years (you cold look it up).