Have you noticed how our language is changing? At a congressional hearing on “Birthing While Black,” nearly every politician used the words “birthing people” instead of “women” or “mothers.” Asked why, Shalanda Young, President Joe Biden’s budget director, said, “Our language needs to be more inclusive.” Activists have also changed “equality” to “equity” and “affirmative… Continue reading Sep 2021. The Changing of Words
Month: September 2021
Sep 2021. Remembering 9 11
It’s hard to fathom that teens now entering college — or serving in the armed forces — were not yet born on that unforgettable Tuesday morning. Nearly 3,000 people died in Manhattan, at the Pentagon and in a Pennsylvania field on September 11, 2001, in what remains the deadliest act of terrorism in history. To… Continue reading Sep 2021. Remembering 9 11
Political Islam Part 73
The supposedly autonomous Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in northern Iraq has urged the international community to help children who have been subjected to years of brainwashing and military training by ISIS after the extremist group released a propaganda video claiming to depict two Yezidi suicide bombers. The United States and the United Nations have officially… Continue reading Political Islam Part 73
Problems with Diversity Part 94
Last year, a senior professor at a college at Yale University had to resign after he and his wife were accused of downplaying concerns over ‘inappropriate’ Halloween costumes. He was accused of ‘creating space for violence’ and of trivialising students’ concerns because he suggested people could turn away if they felt offended by students in… Continue reading Problems with Diversity Part 94
Sep 2021. MI5 – The Afghanistan Threat is Real and Present
The risk of another 9/11-style terrorist attack has been heightened following the West’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, the head of MI5 has warned. Ken McCallum, director-general of the Security Service, said there was “no doubt” that events in the country will have “heartened and emboldened” extremists. McCallum said that in addition to giving a “morale boost”… Continue reading Sep 2021. MI5 – The Afghanistan Threat is Real and Present
Sep 2021. The Guantanimo Bay Trials
This grim anniversary has meant renewed focus on the five suspects in detention accused of involvement in the 9/11 attacks. The men, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, have all appeared in court in Guantanamo Bay this week after an 18 month hiatus in pre-trial hearings caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Behind the glass in the viewing… Continue reading Sep 2021. The Guantanimo Bay Trials
Sep 2021. Migrants crossing the Channel
It’s a hot day in Kent with calm waters lapping the shore off the shortest sea span between England and France. These are perfect conditions to move migrants across the world’s busiest shipping lane to where they hope to make a home. In the early mornings locals say they see people – even pregnant women… Continue reading Sep 2021. Migrants crossing the Channel
The Threat of China Part 1
China has issued its latest threat to the West, unveiling cutting-edge technology capable of simulating 30 times the speed of sound – technology that could give its missile arsenal the upper hand over the US. The world’s most powerful wind tunnel has been constructed in China, with the ability to hit speeds of 23,000mph. The… Continue reading The Threat of China Part 1
Sep 2021. Covid Vaccine for Children
Perhaps the Israelis encapsulate the whole thing better. This thing about Covid Vaccinating our Children – 93 Israeli doctors have signed a joint letter of protest calling to refrain from administering Covid-19 vaccines to children. In a letter the doctors explained that “There is no room to vaccinate children at this time,” and based the… Continue reading Sep 2021. Covid Vaccine for Children
Child Abuse Part 1
Some specific types of physical child abuse are – Shaken Baby Syndrome – Shaking a baby or toddler can cause serious head injuries. Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome – Inducing medical illness in a child or wrongly convincing others that a child is sick is both dangerous and abusive. Drug use during pregnancy – Drug and… Continue reading Child Abuse Part 1