Category: American Polity

‘Egregious federal overreach’: Republicans warn House Dems’ plan would nationalize elections

3 March 2021

Move would centralize power in Washington over voting procedures, state Republican official says Source: Washingon Times By Dave Boyer– The Washington Times – Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Republican elections officials in at least 16 states are opposing a House Democratic bill headed for a vote Wednesday that would set national standards for mail-in ballots, early voting, automatic voter … More ‘Egregious federal overreach’: Republicans warn House Dems’ plan would nationalize elections

ALBANY – Gov. Andrew Cuomo was granted extraordinary governmental powers last year to enact sweeping orders to close businesses and enact health directives amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

3 March 2021

Soon, lawmakers will vote to heavily curtail those powers. Amid dueling scandals engulfing the Cuomo administration, state legislative leaders announced Tuesday that they will pass a bill in the coming days to repeal the temporary emergency powers given to the Democratic governor at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some directives, such as requiring mask wearing and social distancing, would … More ALBANY – Gov. Andrew Cuomo was granted extraordinary governmental powers last year to enact sweeping orders to close businesses and enact health directives amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

MODERN ART AND CHURCH ART

28 February 2021

Source: OrthoChristian.com Nikita Filatov, Archpriest Leonid Kalinin Is secular art capable of talking about God, or is this the prerogative of church art only? When and why does an artist start to support evil? Is there a chasm between secular and church art, or can they interact with each other? Are modern technologies and styles permissible in the … More MODERN ART AND CHURCH ART

U.S. air strikes in Syria target Iranian-backed militia – Pentagon

26 February 2021

By Idrees Ali, Phil Stewart 5 MIN READ WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States carried out air strikes authorised by President Joe Biden against facilities belonging to Iranian-backed militia in eastern Syria on Thursday, in response to rocket attacks against U.S. targets in Iraq, the Pentagon said.FILE PHOTO: The Pentagon building is seen in Arlington, Virginia, U.S. … More U.S. air strikes in Syria target Iranian-backed militia – Pentagon

House passes Equality Act to boost LGBTQ protections

26 February 2021

Orion Rummler A protester holds a rainbow flag in Times Square in Oct. 2020. Photo: John Lamparski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The House voted 224-206 on Thursday to pass the Equality Act, which would expand federal protections for LGBTQ people by prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. Why it matters: The legislation passed … More House passes Equality Act to boost LGBTQ protections

Scalps and Backs of Aborted Children Grafted onto Rodents

25 February 2021

Source: COG for Life by Stacy Trasancos | Jan 31, 2021 | Abortion, Humanized Mice, News | 9 comments A growing number of research programs use the remains of aborted children to study human development, genetics, and disease. At Children of God for Life, we are including a focus beyond pharmaceuticals to the root cause in the scientific community. Until the commoditization of aborted children … More Scalps and Backs of Aborted Children Grafted onto Rodents

People’s Choice Arsentiy Kharitonov

24 February 2021

Pianist Arsentiy Kharitonov in Manhattan, New York, on May 10, 2016. (Samira Bouaou/Epoch Times)PERFORMING ARTS First Prize Winner in National Composer’s Competition Is the People’s Choice An interview with composer and pianist Arsentiy KharitonovBY RAYMOND BEEGLE February 21, 2021 Updated: February 21, 2021biggersmallerPrint I have observed over the years that when institutions like the New York Philharmonic present … More People’s Choice Arsentiy Kharitonov

The British schools selling out to Beijing: Not only are private institutions being bought by Chinese firms but some are giving communist-approved lessons that are a threat to free speech

22 February 2021

Experts anticipate a ‘feeding frenzy’ as firms seek to expand their influence Seventeen schools are already owned by Chinese companies in Britain Many independent schools are facing a funding crisis because of the pandemic Chinese firms bought schools, including Abbots Bromley School near Lichfield Source Daily Mail UK By JAKE RYAN and GLEN OWEN and JONATHAN BUCKS FOR THE MAIL … More The British schools selling out to Beijing: Not only are private institutions being bought by Chinese firms but some are giving communist-approved lessons that are a threat to free speech

Officer Fired For Sharing Colleagues Infomation to BLM

22 February 2021

Jervis Middleton. (Lexington Police Department)US NEWS Kentucky Police Officer Fired for Allegedly Giving Officers’ Information to Black Lives Matter Protesters Source: EpochTimes Reporter JACK PHILLIPS February 21, 2021 Updated: February 21, 2021 A police officer in Kentucky was fired on Feb. 19 over allegations he provided a Black Lives Matter organizer with information about other officers in the department during protests … More Officer Fired For Sharing Colleagues Infomation to BLM

“THE GREATNESS OF A NATION IS IN ITS RIGHTEOUSNESS”

19 February 2021

An Interview with Priest George Maximov, Part 1: On young people, “protest Christianity”, the Church in our times, and the pandemic source: OrthoChristian Priest George Maximov We talked with Fr. George Maximov on a range of subjects—from the crisis of faith in our young people to criticism of the Church by “experienced theologians” and pastor … More “THE GREATNESS OF A NATION IS IN ITS RIGHTEOUSNESS”