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Joe Biden is a disgrace and his agenda a disaster. That is the belief of this publisher. Let’s take a look this week as a few stupid things that are happening in our country because of far-left programs.
BIDEN IS A DISGRACE
If you Think 2+2=4 . . . you could be racist
Centuries of generations have understood that numerical truths are inherent in mathematics. But a new theory proposes that getting the correct answer in a math equation is likely racist. And politically correct educators are taking it seriously. Known best as “equitable math,” the vacuous concept has legs partly because of a full-blown curriculum supported with a $1 million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
A recent Twitter screenshot of EquitableMath.org said, “White supremacy culture shows up in math classrooms when . . . the focus is on getting the “right” answer.”
The next paragraph declared “Upholding the idea that there are always right and wrong answers (in mathematics) perpetuates objectivity.”
It is uncertain how many schools have adopted the curriculum, but the website identifies a number of “partners” in California including the Association of California School Administrators.
Biden funds abortion 19 times more than Obama
The “Pro-Life Evangelicals for Biden” movement might be surprised to hear that Biden is now funding abortion at a level 19 times higher than that of President Barack Obama. The Biden administration used the $1.9 trillion “COVID-19 relief package” to funnel roughly $467.8 billion into abortion and abortion businesses including Planned parenthood, according to Family Research Council (FRC).
“By comparison, in President Obama’s first 100 days, he had signed a stimulus bill that included $24.7 billion in subsidies for employer-sponsored plans that cover abortion,” reported FRC.
In addition to Biden’s $467.8 billion, FRC stated, “President Biden has also funded abortion and abortion businesses by delivering (an additional) $12.1 billion through executive actions.”
FRC president Tony Perkins summarized the president’s abortion advocacy: President Biden has forced taxpayers back into a partnership with the abortion industry—both at home and abroad, (and) he has made clear that he places no value on the inherent dignity of human life.”
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And then there is the Biden assault on Christian Colleges such as College of the Ozarks. This administration seems to be far more interested in student indoctrination than in student education. We stand firm with our prayers to the College of the Ozarks. We must never allow government goons to silence Christians.
COLLEGE OF THE OZARKS
The federal district court denied the College of the Ozarks’ motion for an injunction and temporary restraining order, which would have provided temporary protection for the College while its federal court case is pending.
The suit was filed in federal court on April 15, 2021, against the Biden administration. The lawsuit challenges a directive from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which forces religious schools to violate their beliefs by opening their dormitories, including dorm rooms and shared shower spaces, to members of the opposite sex. The directive accomplishes this by requiring entities covered by the Fair Housing Act to not “discriminate” based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
“While we are disappointed in today’s ruling, we expect to appeal so that schools are not forced to open women’s dorm rooms to males and violate their religious beliefs,” said College President Jerry C. Davis. “For more than 100 years, College of the Ozarks has provided a distinctly Christian education to students with financial need. We will not abandon our mission. The fight to protect our religious freedom has just begun.”
Attorneys from Alliance defending freedom are representing the College.
“The government cannot and should not force schools to open girls’ dorms to males based on its politically motivated and inappropriate redefinition of ‘sex,’” said ADF Senior Counsel Julie Marie Blake. “Women shouldn’t be forced to share private spaces— including showers and dorm rooms—with males, and religious schools shouldn’t be punished simply because of their beliefs about marriage and biological sex. Government overreach by the Biden administration continues to victimize women, girls, and people of faith by gutting their legal protections, and it must be stopped.”
College of the Ozarks holds to the Christian belief that biological sex is not changeable, and it operates its dorms accordingly. The college’s sincerely held religious beliefs influence their policies, including dormitory policies, which prohibit male students from living in female residence halls, and vice versa.
The lawsuit opposes the HUD directive and the executive order requiring it. The order, issued to all federal agencies, requires them to modify their policies on sex discrimination to include sexual orientation and gender identity.
The lawsuit explains that the HUD directive contradicts the historical judicial interpretation of the Fair Housing Act, which confirms that “sex” means biological sex. The suit also argues that the directive exceeds the administration’s authority and violates the constitutionally protected freedom of College of the Ozarks and similar religious institutions to operate consistently with their religious beliefs.
“The Biden Administration’s policy forces College of the Ozarks to decide between defending its religious liberty from government overreach or violating our core beliefs,” Davis said. “The government’s threats include harmful fines that could easily amount to six figures. Fair Housing act penalties can even land people in jail. College of the Ozarks will not stand on the sidelines while our right to religious freedom is attacked. That is why we filed a lawsuit with Alliance Defending Freedom to protect our female students and the Christian education we provide.”
College of the Ozarks is a private, Christian, liberal arts college in Point Lookout, Missouri. To achieve its vision, the college pursues academic, vocational, Christian, patriotic, and cultural goals that are mirrored in School of the Ozarks, a laboratory school that completes the K-college model.
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‘GENDER-NEUTRAL’ TOY STORE AISLE?
Efforts to indoctrinate young children about “gender neutrality” are rising to new heights, particularly in California.
According to the Pacific Justice Institute, a committee in the California Legislature has approved a bill that would mandate genderneutral toy aisles in retail stores.
What?
Assembly Bill 1084 would require large retailers like WalMart and Target to identify a section of their toy departments as gender neutral. In other words, they could still have a boys’ section and a girls’ section for toys but by state law they would have to have an “undecided” (gender-neutral) section.
This would accommodate irresponsible parents who accommodate or even encourage young boys who think they might rather be girls and girls who wish to be boys.
The California Democrats who are pushing this ridiculous bill are relying on the expected passing of The Equality act pending in the U.S. Congress.
Brad Dacus, President of PJI-CPP, noted, “Many of the devastating effects of the Equality act on churches, families, and people of conscience have been thoroughly exposed. But this latest move reminds us that the full effects of radical legislation like the Equality Act have yet to be realized. It is imperative that we stand up to the attempted degendering of our children before it is too late.”
The California committee quote The Phluid Project, as follows: “This bill begins the process of eliminating dated social constructs, allowing youth to be creative, curious and authentic, free to be who they (sic) want to be and unleashing their full potential. Corporations will benefit from this movement as youth, and their parents, look to find gender nonspecific options as they grow up in a new and evolving world.”
The government should not be forcing retailers to ratify radical sexual behaviors.
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Last but not least we want to share some of our favorite headlines from other small-town newspapers. . .
One-armed man applauds the kindness of strangers
Alton attorney accidentally sues himself
County to pay $250,000 to advertise lack of funds
Caskets found as workers demolish mausoleum . . . we had no idea anyone was buried here . . .
FOR SALE: Collection of old people. Call 253-xxxx
Utah Poison Control center reminds everyone not to take poison
Fish need water, Feds say
ARMY VEHICLE DISAPPEARS - An Australian Army vehicle worth $74,000 has gone missing after being painted with camouflage