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1776? The American Revolution Really Started in the 1600s
At the Wadsworth Atheneum, Hooker’s Party, judges in a cave, and an old oak tree point to 1776.
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The Morning Briefing: Second Amendment Fans Can Start Celebrating Independence Day Early
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Don't Let the Country's Wet Blankets Ruin Independence Day
The country is battered, but it still offers freedom to live our lives.
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The vampire rule comes for the Second Amendment
The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday in Wolford v. Lopez, and the question it answered sounds almost whimsical: must a licensed gun owner get express permission before carrying a legally permitted firearm into a restaurant or hardware store? Hawaii said yes. The Second Amendment, properly understood, says no — and on Thursday the court agreed. […]
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Rescuers in Venezuela continue search for the missing after devastating earthquakes, SCOTUS rulings give Trump more power to set immigration policy, Trump works to woo struggling American farmers.
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Reflecting Pool Debacle Is a Shorthand for Trump's Failing Second Term
The president is forcing his biggest supporters to choke down his incompetence and delusions like so much algae.
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World Cup fans from 2 anti-gay Islamic countries will wade through LGBTQ+ propaganda at 'Pride Match'
FIFA officials are refusing to back down on their first "Pride Match" for the World Cup despite objections from Iran and Egypt, Islamic nations where homosexuality is illegal.The two countries are scheduled to compete in the match at Seattle Stadium on Friday, which will also include soccer- and rainbow-themed events with the LGBTQ+ community.'Whether that is Iran, Egypt, Qatar, Bosnia ... or, frankly, the United States of America, we can all do better when it comes to inclusion'"We are here to ensure that everybody who comes to visit, and anybody who’s watching this game, understands that we celebrate people, their sexual identity, their sexual orientation, and we are an inclusive and safe place to visit and live in," said Pride Match co-chair Jen Barnes to the Seattle Times.The match will be followed by the Seattle Pride Parade the following day in the downtown of the city.FIFA says that fans will be allowed to bring in Pride flags to the stadium, as well as other flags advocating sexual orientation and gender identity.The Iranian regime considers homosexuality a crime punishable up to death, while Egypt outlaws homosexual activities under laws banning "indecency."In December both Iran and Egypt objected to participating in the LGBTQ+ match, but neither pulled out of the contest.Hedda McLendon, the senior vice president of legacy for the host committee in Seattle, told the Times that they were not pressured by FIFA to change their planned celebration."It was always about inclusion and visibility," she said, "and whether that is Iran, Egypt, Qatar, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Australia, or, frankly, the United States of America, we can all do better when it comes to inclusion and LGBTQ visibility."According to California state Sen. Scott Wiener (D), both of the countries demanded that Pride flags be banned from the Pride match, but FIFA denied the demands.RELATED: Pride activist outraged at CA city officials for canceling festival — then officials fire back "Hard no to these violent, repressive regimes," he added. "And huge gratitude & respect to the LGBTQ Egyptians & Iranians — in these countries & in diaspora — who fight so hard, putting their lives at risk, to shed light on & to end this violent repression.""If Iran and Egypt don't want to see Pride flags at their match in Seattle, that's just too damn bad," responded transgender activist Charlotte Clymer on social media. "LGBTQ folks were intentionally erased in Qatar in 2022 due to 'respect for local culture.' Seattle supports LGBTQ people. Respect the local culture."Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!
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Christian fan says she was ejected from Detroit Tigers game over pro-Jesus shirt: 'I have the right to wear that'
A woman says she was treated like a criminal at a Detroit Tigers game because she was wearing a shirt that expressed her faith.The incident happened on June 19 during a game between the Tigers and Chicago White Sox, where fan Paige Combs-Morgan was seen in the seats behind home plate.'Put it down, shut off the recording.'Combs-Morgan told New Media Detroit that she was escorted out of Comerica Park in Detroit after staff told her the message on her shirt was offending other fans.A video showed Combs-Morgan in the front row behind home plate — typically the most expensive seats — moving left and right with her arms out while wearing a hoodie that read, "Jesus Over Pride."In a self-shot video, Combs-Morgan can be heard saying, "They’re kicking me out because of my shirt," as she is being escorted through the halls of the stadium."We have received a couple complaints," a staff member can faintly be heard telling her. After entering what appears to be a security office, one individual can be heard telling Combs-Morgan to “put your phone down,” before saying, “We’re not going to tape this.”"Put it down, shut off the recording," a man is heard saying.The woman told the Detroit outlet that multiple police officers and stadium representatives escorted her out of the stadium after that."They acted like I committed a crime for existing there," she claimed.The Tigers organization said that Combs-Morgan's ejection was not over her shirt; it was due to her conduct.RELATED: MLB says warning Christian players was a mistake — but confirms 2 teams are allowed to push Pride propaganda "We received several complaints from fans seated behind home plate during Friday's game, who reported another fan's behavior as being disruptive to their ballpark experience," the team said in a statement to Blaze News. The team said that Combs-Morgan not only made "frequent walks and poses" across the front row of seats in camera-visible areas that obstructed the view of others, but she was warned by staff that "she would be ejected if the behavior continued," as it violated Tigers' stadium rules.The team pointed to their code of conduct, which contains the following directive: "Guests should refrain from any action that disrupts other guests' enjoyment of the game."The Tigers spokesman concluded, "She was later escorted from the ballpark because the behavior persisted, and not because of her attire."The ball club provided multiple images of the fan making gestures in the 2nd and 6th inning, seemingly showing her making waving motions with her arms.This was is in addition to video that showed Combs-Morgan walking across the front row of seats with drinks in her hands.RELATED: Detroit Lions in the crosshairs for skipping Juneteenth — but an entire major sports league did too Images courtesy Detroit Tigers/MLB In her interview with New Media Detroit, Combs-Morgan told the host she did walk to the bathroom and "made my shirt known, but just like everybody else does when they want to make a point."As for her inspiration, Combs-Morgan said she took issue with the MLB's warning to San Francisco Giants pitchers who wrote Bible verses on their caps and said these types of protests only seem to be an issue when they are supportive of Christianity."I have the right to wear that. And just like everybody else, like everyone else flaunts whatever they believe in, but you don't see people wearing anything about religion because this is exactly what happens," the fan stated.She continued, "And I got kicked out not because of how I was acting in any sort of way. I was told specifically by two people that I was offensive for wearing that shirt.""I completely got kicked out because it offended people," she added, contradicting the Tigers organization.Combs-Morgan also said she felt the organization was trying to "intimidate" her and did not want her to "talk about my rights."Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!
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WNBA Excludes Savior Caitlin Clark From 30th Anniversary Poster – Fans Can’t Believe the Latest Erasure of the Player Who Saved the League
The WNBA is getting absolutely dragged after dropping a 30th anniversary commemorative poster that somehow manages to leave out Caitlin Clark, the player who single-handedly dragged the league out of irrelevance and into the mainstream spotlight. The post WNBA Excludes Savior Caitlin Clark From 30th Anniversary Poster – Fans Can’t Believe the Latest Erasure of the Player Who Saved the League appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
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