Matt Taibbi (journalist)
Brought to testify before US Congress members for his reporting on the "Twitter Files" which expose government agencies directing censorship of US citizens via social media companies.
Current Events
News and commentary
T/F: USA is undergoing a spiritual revival
Calibrates higher than I expected. This is good news!
a Covid-19 origin theory at 400
Theory provided by a Database subscriber via comment. It's the highest explanation I've come across in three years of Covid-origin speculation in the news media.
Walmart's decision to close Portland stores
The two stores in Portland, a city notorious for not enforcing shoplifting laws, will close March 24th, displacing 580 employees.
T/F: Covid-19 pandemic originated with a lab leak
Feb. 26, 2023: The U.S. Energy Department has concluded that the Covid pandemic most likely arose from a laboratory leak, according to a classified intelligence report recently provided to the White House and key members of Congress --wsj.com
Joe Biden's visit to Kyiv
"President Joe Biden made an unannounced visit to Kyiv, Ukraine, on Feb. 20, in a major show of support days ahead of the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion." --theepochtimes.com
Rage Against the War Machine (anti-war rally)
February 19, 2023 demonstration planned in Washington DC to protest continued funding of the Ukraine war, among other demands. Priority request.
The Babylon Bee
Political satire website: babylonbee.com
American Greatness
Conservative political and news commentary: amgreatness.com
American black-on-black crime (article)
"Racial profiling of blacks by other blacks is systemic and pervasive in the black community. One hears it in the music where the black gang lifestyle, murders, sexploitation, explicit and graphic sexual depictions of blacks, drugs, and violence are routinely celebrated" --americanmind.org
cultural Marxism's effect in America
"under the pretense of social justice, they now seek... rewriting history; reintroducing racism; creating privileged classes; and determining what can be said in public discourse, the military, and houses of worship" --heritage.org
Chinese "spy" balloon over US, intention
A huge, high-altitude Chinese balloon sailed across the U.S. on Friday, drawing severe Pentagon accusations of spying on sensitive military sites despite China’s firm denials --apnews.com
Hunter Biden
President's son is reportedly threatening to sue multiple people involved in the handling of his notorious laptop --washingtontimes.com
Davos, World Economic Forum WEF (update)
The meeting brings together some 3,000 paying members and selected participants – among whom are investors, business leaders, political leaders, economists, celebrities and journalists – for up to five days to discuss global issues across 500 sessions --wikipedia
Germany’s decision to send tanks to Ukraine
they may allow Ukraine to take the fighting to Moscow’s forces and re-capture more occupied land, rather than focusing primarily on beating back Russian attacks --cnn.com