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December 04, 2024
🇺🇸 Ypsilanti, Michigan City Council votes to remove Pledge of Allegience from their council agenda. One council member spoke out saying no.

🇺🇸 Ypsilanti, Michigan City Council votes to remove Pledge of Allegience from their council agenda. One council member spoke out saying no.

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Federal court of appeals just made a big ruling about TikTok

TikTok will be gone January 19 unless something changes

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December 01, 2024
In June of this year, President Biden said he would not pardon his son Hunter. Today, he announces a pardon.

In June of this year, President Biden said he would not pardon his son Hunter. Today, he announces a pardon.

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November 30, 2024
Snowstorm in Northern Michigan.
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December 05, 2024
7.0 magnitude earthquake just hit off the California coast and a Tsunami warning has been issued.

7.0 magnitude earthquake just hit off the California coast and a Tsunami warning has been issued.
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December 02, 2024
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Michigan Democrat introduces bill to mandate History Curriculum on Marginalized Groups
New Legislation Would Mandate Inclusive History Lessons in Michigan Schools Starting 2027

Proposed Michigan Legislation Introduces Mandatory History Curriculum on Marginalized Groups

Democrat Rep. Ranjeev Puri has introduced a bill that mandates age-appropriate history instruction on several marginalized groups, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year. The proposed changes require school districts, intermediate school districts, and public school academies to incorporate lessons on African American, Indigenous People, Asian American and Pacific Islander, Latin American, Arab American, North African, Chaldean American, and Jewish American history into their curricula.

Key Provisions of the Legislation

  1. Inclusive Historical Instruction:

    • Schools must include a minimum of one instructional unit for each group, focusing on contributions in government, arts, sciences, and civil rights movements, as well as historical discriminatory policies.

  2. Instructional Materials:

    • The superintendent of public instruction will develop and distribute instructional guidelines in collaboration with cultural centers, scholars, and community members to ensure accuracy and relevance.

  3. Flexibility in Implementation:

    • Schools can incorporate these units into pre-existing lesson plans and offer virtual or online courses to meet the requirements.

  4. Compliance Monitoring:

    • Superintendents and administrators are tasked with ensuring adherence to the new curriculum guidelines.

  5. Core Academic Curriculum Standards:

    • The state board must include topics such as institutional discrimination, oppression, and historical genocides, including the Holocaust and the Armenian Genocide, in the core academic curriculum.

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Addressing Marginalized Histories

The legislation aims to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the historical and cultural contributions of marginalized groups, addressing gaps in current social studies curricula. This move seeks to foster inclusivity and awareness of societal issues such as racism, antisemitism, xenophobia, and other forms of discrimination.

Implications for Schools

School boards are encouraged to consult educators and administrators to integrate these new topics effectively while maintaining flexibility to tailor the lessons to their local communities. Virtual instruction options offer further adaptability for districts.

Broader Educational Goals

The bill emphasizes high academic standards and seeks to prepare students with knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary for informed citizenship. The inclusion of marginalized histories reflects a commitment to equity and a comprehensive educational approach.

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US Orders National Milk Testing for Bird Flu Amid Dairy Herd Outbreaks
Michigan among the first states to be tested

WASHINGTON D.C. - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has mandated nationwide testing of the milk supply for bird flu, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Friday. The order comes as the virus rapidly spreads among dairy herds, raising concerns about the milk supply, public health, and economic impacts on farmers.

Since March, bird flu has infected over 500 dairy herds in California—America's leading milk-producing state—and more than 700 nationwide, according to the USDA. Nearly 60 people, primarily workers on infected poultry and dairy farms, have contracted the virus, though symptoms have been mild. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) maintains that the risk to the general public remains low.

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The USDA's testing program is set to begin on Dec. 16 and will initially focus on bulk milk tanks and dairy processors in California, Colorado, Michigan, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, and Oregon. While bird flu has not yet been detected in dairy herds in Pennsylvania, Mississippi, and Oregon, the testing is designed to provide early detection of potential outbreaks.

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Details of the Federal Order

The USDA’s order requires farms and processors to make raw milk available for sampling. Additionally, farm owners with positive test results must disclose information about animal movements and other relevant data.

"This testing gives us an opportunity to get a heads-up about new virus activity, whether it's in areas already affected or in new states," Vilsack said.

The USDA previously required testing of lactating dairy cattle moving across state lines, a measure implemented in April. Both federal orders will remain in effect indefinitely.

Impact on California Dairies and Milk Safety

California, home to roughly 1,100 dairies, has seen nearly half of its farms affected by bird flu. This week, the state issued a recall of raw milk and cream products produced by Raw Farm after the virus was detected in both retail and bulk milk products.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises against consuming raw milk due to the risk of pathogens, including bird flu. However, the agency assures consumers that pasteurized dairy products are safe, as the pasteurization process eliminates these pathogens.

National Surveillance Effort

The testing initiative stems from calls by industry and veterinary groups for stronger surveillance of the virus. The program will include weekly or monthly sampling, depending on the severity of outbreaks in a given area.

By prioritizing high-risk states, USDA Chief Veterinarian Rosemary Sifford noted, the agency can more effectively monitor the spread and develop containment strategies. The pace of testing may be adjusted based on initial findings.

 

Broader Implications

The USDA aims to protect the national milk supply while mitigating economic losses for dairy farmers. The agency has collaborated with industry groups, state officials, and veterinarians to develop the testing plan, which Vilsack described as critical for maintaining public confidence in the milk supply.

"This effort underscores the importance of surveillance in managing emerging threats to agriculture and public health," Vilsack said.

The expanded testing program reflects the federal government’s commitment to curbing the impact of bird flu, which has posed a growing challenge to U.S. agriculture in recent years.

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Friday December 6, 2024

 

WASHINGTON D.C. - Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced a bill Wednesday that would ban doctors from performing life-altering and irreversible transgender procedures on kids across the country.

Marshall put forth the “Safeguarding The Overall Protection of Minors Act’’ to block doctors from giving kids puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones, which can cause infertility, reduce bone density, and damage heart health. The legislation would also ban transgender surgeries for kids, including genital surgeries and removing the breasts of girls who identify as boys.

According to the text of the bill, doctors could be assessed a civil fine of up to $100,000 if they “knowingly perform, attempt to perform, conspire to perform, or provide a referral for any gender transition procedure on a minor.”

“Americans resoundingly rejected the Left’s dangerous transgender agenda. Let’s call it exactly what it is: child abuse,” Marshall, a doctor, said in a statement. “The days of demented doctors and activists getting rich off of mutilating, sterilizing, and castrating children are over.” Click here to read more.


 

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF - On the northern slope of Bernal Heights, amid bay windows adorned with rainbow Pride flags and leftover signs supporting Aaron Peskin for mayor, sits a 66-student school that weaves in lessons from the Bible with deep study of classical creeds and languages. Though it’s attended by kids whose families represent a cross-section of San Francisco, it was co-founded by a conservative Christian tech investor who has made no secret of his support for Donald Trump and his hard-right views on immigration, homosexuality, and abortion.

Donum Dei Classical Academy “exists to be a gift of God to the families and churches who call San Francisco home,” according to the school’s website. “We seek to impart a rich classical Christian curriculum full of Scriptural truth and life-giving experiences … in the hands of our godly, experienced teachers and education partners.”

Far from being a solitary conservative island in a roiling sea of secular progressivism, Donum Dei’s influence is expanding. The small school has grown by roughly 25 students since opening in 2019, and revenue from anonymous contributions increased from $45,692 that year to $773,319 in 2023. Click here to read more.

 

LANSING, Mich - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is fighting against porch pirates with Christmas lights and holiday music.

The top cop in the Great Lakes State offered advice to Michiganders on Wednesday to help them avoid package thefts in the leadup to Christmas, one element of a Holiday Scams Campaign run by her Consumer Protection Team that launched on Black Friday.

“Whether it’s a package or a piece of mail, unattended deliveries are easy targets for porch pirates,” Nessel said in a statement. “By planning ahead and taking security measures, you can make sure your sell-deserved gifts and packages reach you safely while keeping thieves from stealing your holiday cheer.”

Much of the advice from the AG includes obvious anti-theft measures, such as shipping packages to secure locations like Amazon Lockers, FedEx offices, and workplaces. Click here to read more.

 

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Bruce Kitt is one of the Medicare Advantage industry’s most lucrative customers.

The federal government pays his private Medicare Advantage insurer thousands of dollars a year to cover the cost of doctor visits, hospitalizations and other medical care that the 74-year-old retired aircraft mechanic might need.

But Kitt, an Air Force veteran who served in Thailand during the Vietnam War, gets almost all of his healthcare outside the Medicare system, through the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. The taxpayer-funded Department of Veterans Affairs health system provides low-cost or free care to Kitt and about nine million other qualifying veterans.

Kitt’s Medicare Advantage insurer, an affiliate of CVS Health’s Aetna unit, pays for almost nothing other than a $100 monthly cash-like rebate to Kitt as an incentive to keep him on its rolls. The government paid the insurer at least $6,000 to cover him in 2022, the year he joined the plan.

“I don’t think I’ve used my Medicare in years,” said Kitt, who lives in Eden Prairie, Minn. When he needed some eye tests, the VA, not his Medicare Advantage plan, paid for him to go to an outside clinic. “I’m pretty happy with the VA,” he said. “I look at the Medicare plan as a backup.” Click here to read more.

 

Don’t say that debanking is back, because it never went away. But with close allies of the new administration focused on the issue, reform may finally be in the offing. Three basic steps are needed, the first two of which can be done in no time at all: (1) block regulators from pressuring financial providers to drop disfavored customers; (2) require government officials to report and publicly disclose actions targeting protected speech and association; and (3) dial back anti-money laundering law, “the world’s least effective policy experiment.”

Credit venture capitalist Marc Andreessen for putting debanking in the spotlight. If his aim was to raise awareness by bringing it up in a discussion with Joe Rogan and a series of X posts, then it worked. The minor backlash of doubters prompted a wave of start-up founders, crypto enthusiasts, and others with…interesting (but lawful!) financial situations to share their experiences.

It’s harrowing stuff: credit cards and ATM cards all going dead at once, losing access to one’s own money with no way to pay the bills, purposefully vague termination letters and refusal to explain, and the fear that speaking out will make one permanently unbankable. The experience is a bit like being “unpersoned” in a party-state or getting caught up in the “social credit” systems of science fiction or, as some have it, current-day China. Click here to read more.

 

 

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