Friday, June 23, 2017
Georgia sees huge drop in people on food stamps
AJC reports:
Georgia is seeing a significant decrease in the number of people receiving food stamps as the improving economy lifts many recipients into new jobs and frees them from the fear of going hungry.Charity from taxpayers in the news..
The number of Georgians getting food stamps has dropped by 300,000 from 1.9 million in April 2013 to 1.6 million. That decrease of 16 percent in the federally funded program saves taxpayers tens of millions of dollars monthly.
That may sound great, but it’s also fueling a passionate debate about which people should get food stamps and for how long. Here in Georgia, unemployment has dropped to pre-recession levels. But Georgia’s food stamp program, despite the decrease, would have to lose another 692,115 people to reach its 2007 level of participation.
The fact that food stamp use has remained relatively high, while the economy has largely rebounded from the recession, makes some believe that many food stamp recipients are taking advantage of the system.
Game Helps Teachers Tell Students To Identify Their Privilege
Game Helps Teachers Tell Students To Identify Their Privilege https://t.co/xj079WfBqU pic.twitter.com/FYGbl73giX
— The Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) June 23, 2017
Trump attorney Marc Kasowitz to file James Comey complaint early as next week
EXCLUSIVE: Trump attorney Marc Kasowitz to file James Comey complaint early as next weekhttp://www.washingtonexaminer.com/article/2626954/ pic.twitter.com/URLR9QcaZ4
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) June 23, 2017
Saying Goodbye to Indiana : Muslim Student Deported After Threatening Goodwill Shoppers to Convert to Islam
Religion of Peace: Muslim Student Deported After Threatening Goodwill Shoppers to Convert to Islam https://t.co/dXlIpJJ27I
— Terry Kinder (@tkinder) June 23, 2017
Despite reforms to the welfare system, Sweden's rigid labour market still makes it hard to integrate new arrivals
Despite reforms to the welfare system, Sweden's rigid labour market still makes it hard to integrate new arrivals https://t.co/Ur8eHVkBml
— The Economist (@TheEconomist) June 23, 2017
Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Asra Nomani accuse Dem senators of ignoring them in hearing
Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Asra Nomani accuse Dem senators of ignoring them in hearing - via @brookefoxnewshttps://t.co/X4jE9SSsqA
— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 23, 2017
No. 1 "Saudi America" continues to out-produce No. 2 Saudi Arabia for total petroleum production.
No. 1 "Saudi America" continues to out-produce No. 2 Saudi Arabia for total petroleum production. pic.twitter.com/9Z0Muy6pme
— Mark J. Perry (@Mark_J_Perry) June 23, 2017
Johnny Depp apologizes for 'bad joke' about assassinating Trump
Johnny Depp apologizes for 'bad joke' about assassinating Trump https://t.co/dnygWCx6HK
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) June 23, 2017
Hollywood Writer Marcella Arguello Says ' if a few old ass conservative white men have to die in order to get the gun control issue discussed then I'm willing to take that risk.'
Should the Secret Service know who Marcella Arguello is?
if a few old ass conservative white men have to die in order to get the gun control issue discussed then I'm willing to take that risk.
— Marcella Arguello (@marcellacomedy) June 14, 2017
Judicial Watch seeking documents ‘unlawfully removed’ by Comey
Judicial Watch seeking documents ‘unlawfully removed’ by Comeyhttps://t.co/lFUb2aY3wA
— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 17, 2017
The Justice Deptment sides with Texas in sanctuary city battle.
.@TheJusticeDept sides with Texas in sanctuary city battle. pic.twitter.com/Cv3VaNsDjQ
— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 23, 2017
Instead of just saying "Everyone should have equal rights" the left is always searching for a victim to advocate for in order to gain votes.
Instead of just saying "Everyone should have equal rights" the left is always searching for a victim to advocate for in order to gain votes. pic.twitter.com/rb9K8VNjqT
— THE FEDERALIST™ (@FEDERALIST_PA) June 23, 2017
Nearly 2 million more dropped their Obamacare insurance—in large part because of doubling premiums, dwindling choices
Nearly 2million more dropped their Obamacare insurance—in large part because of doubling premiums, dwindling choiceshttps://t.co/f6SAG5UWif pic.twitter.com/iyWbhp1rhi
— Ways and Means (@WaysandMeansGOP) June 23, 2017
In a new book, Richard Reeves has some uncomfortable truths for the upper middle class in America:
In a new book, @RichardVReeves has some uncomfortable truths for the upper middle class in America: https://t.co/2m4pb9VTr0 pic.twitter.com/qOkzoVnRKp
— Brookings (@BrookingsInst) June 23, 2017
Media Attempts to Omit Legal Status Of Man Arrested For Murder Of Muslim Girl
Media Attempts to Omit Legal Status Of Man Arrested For Murder Of Muslim Girl https://t.co/9HXPNPUNKB
— True Pundit (@true_pundit) June 23, 2017
Actor Seth Rogen Mocks Man Who Was Stabbed 9 Times For Supporting Trump
Actor Seth Rogen Mocks Man Who Was Stabbed 9 Times For Supporting Trump https://t.co/gqeqAsrnl9 pic.twitter.com/I2zYTWiq1b
— Paul Joseph Watson (@PrisonPlanet) June 23, 2017
Supreme Court Sides 5-3 Against Wisconsin Family in Property Rights Case
Supreme Court Sides 5-3 Against Wisconsin Family in Property Rights Case https://t.co/H0E7el4Lxc pic.twitter.com/ipDLxndN8m
— Free Beacon (@FreeBeacon) June 23, 2017
Mark Dice Confronts CAA and Their Association With Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp's rep at CAA (the talent agency) is Christian Carino. 424-288-2000 (public number)
— Mark Dice (@MarkDice) June 23, 2017
Interns Read Hollywood’s Sad Ossoff Tweets [VIDEO]
Interns Read Hollywood’s Sad Ossoff Tweets [VIDEO] https://t.co/NJnmNmwFs6 pic.twitter.com/VevtVut6xr
— The Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) June 23, 2017
Dem Rep: People In Ohio Aren’t Focused On Russia Like ‘Obsessed’ Democrats [VIDEO]
Dem Rep: People In Ohio Aren’t Focused On Russia Like ‘Obsessed’ Democrats [VIDEO] https://t.co/KVnJTFSqhG pic.twitter.com/aqIeeX20Iu
— The Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) June 23, 2017
What Happens When You Go Off The Gold Standard
Surely just a coincidence. pic.twitter.com/amrpuMCV9s
— Rothbardian (@Sebastian_JKT) June 23, 2017
California attorney general adds 4 states to state travel ban
The San Francisco Chronicle reports:
Decrying a “scourge of discrimination” against LGBT individuals in four states, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra on Thursday doubled the number of states subject to California’s state-sponsored travel ban.It would be too bad if these "banned" states started banning California. You can't say Becerra isn't an expert on the subject of illegals..
Speaking in San Francisco, Becerra increased the number of states that California state employees cannot travel to on official government business from four to eight.
The four additions — Alabama, Kentucky, South Dakota and Texas — each passed state legislation that took effect starting in March that Becerra alleged discriminates against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and their families.
“The state of California is not going to participate in discriminatory conduct by other states,” Becerra said.
The states join Kansas, Mississippi, North Carolina and Tennessee on California’s list of banned states. The first four were put in place by then-Attorney General Kamala Harris.
Thursday marked Becerra’s first action on the matter since he took office, and he blamed the delayed rollout on the complications of analyzing four separate pieces of state legislation.
Under a California law that took effect in January, there are a number of exemptions to the ban on travel. The restrictions do apply to the University of California and other state schools.
“What’s Your Major”: Another Blow to the So-Called Gender Pay Gap
“What’s Your Major”: Another Blow to the So-Called Gender Pay Gap https://t.co/KzSnYlT0sk pic.twitter.com/oDt73f3pnS
— AEI (@AEI) June 20, 2017
Scott Baio’s Wife Said Something Completely Awful About MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow
Scott Baio’s Wife Said Something Completely Awful About MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow https://t.co/fezPaY9ftN pic.twitter.com/HYZymE0eZp
— The Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) June 23, 2017
Teacher made students stand up in class and apologize for their ‘white privilege’
Teacher made students stand up in class and apologize for their ‘white privilege’. https://t.co/ezm4Bn4gSq #WhiteGenocide #BlogHer17
— Ann Kelly (@LadyAodh) June 23, 2017
Supreme Court could reveal action on travel ban at any time now
CNBC
JUST IN: SCOTUS makes 3 decisions today, leaving 6 yet to be handed down. Chief Justice Roberts announces Monday will be last day of term.
— NBC News (@NBCNews) June 23, 2017
Migrant crisis update
Migrant crisis update https://t.co/VOANvW3pSh
— Heat Street (@heatstreet) June 23, 2017
Out of nowhere a liberal poll shows up after Dems lost 2 elections
Out of nowhere a liberal poll shows up after Dems lost 2 elections, I don't believe for a second Democrats care, just the opposite! Losers! https://t.co/yp5HIoKtuZ
— OrgConservAmericans (@OCAmericans) June 23, 2017
Sen. Ted Cruz handed these out today in Senate lunch. How he can get to yes.
Sen. Ted Cruz handed these out today in Senate lunch. How he can get to yes. pic.twitter.com/WYeQYxbcLe
— Lauren Fox (@FoxReports) June 22, 2017
SCOTUS Says You Can't Lose Your Citizenship for Lying About Your Weight
SCOTUS Says You Can't Lose Your Citizenship for Lying About Your Weight https://t.co/HeY5fwU9ip
— reason (@reason) June 23, 2017
Six Georgia inmates to get shortened sentences for helping a sheriff's deputy who collapsed while on security detail
Six Georgia inmates to get shortened sentences for helping a sheriff's deputy who collapsed while on security detail https://t.co/Drwdj9P43l pic.twitter.com/7SwEkEixr3
— CNN (@CNN) June 23, 2017
Boys Protest ‘No Shorts’ Policy By Wearing Skirts
Boys Protest ‘No Shorts’ Policy By Wearing Skirts https://t.co/silZYCJhoY pic.twitter.com/7kGPcUPGYz
— The Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) June 23, 2017
RONY: Debbie Wasserman Schultz Accuses Jeh Johnson Of Lying (VIDEO)
IRONY: Debbie Wasserman Schultz Accuses Jeh Johnson Of Lying (VIDEO) https://t.co/p1NVFRzDKA
— True Pundit (@true_pundit) June 23, 2017
Trump Says Mueller’s Friendship With Comey Is ‘Bothersome’
Trump Says Mueller’s Friendship With Comey Is ‘Bothersome’ https://t.co/76arenBMZc pic.twitter.com/ORqkC7Cb7H
— The Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) June 23, 2017
EU admits "Newest wave of migration from North Africa was “clearly and manifestly about economic migrants.”
EU admits "Newest wave of migration from North Africa was “clearly and manifestly about economic migrants.” https://t.co/rUC3AQlOdy
— Paul Joseph Watson (@PrisonPlanet) June 23, 2017
Man Charged With Threatening Ohio Rep. Steve Strivers
Man Charged With Threatening Ohio Rep. Steve Strivers https://t.co/IX6MlrQqQ3 pic.twitter.com/iZQRUFYxmo
— The Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) June 23, 2017
Lawmakers want Trinity prof ousted for 'reprehensible' remarks
Lawmakers want Trinity prof ousted for 'reprehensible' remarks https://t.co/i04CrErZLG #tcot #pjnet
— Campus Reform (@campusreform) June 23, 2017
A Washington Post report claims Vladimir Putin gave direct instructions to help elect Donald Trump as president
A @washingtonpost report claims Vladimir Putin gave direct instructions to help elect Donald Trump as president: https://t.co/O597OTONTC pic.twitter.com/qWNhLyzNMK
— CBS News (@CBSNews) June 23, 2017
Sealing and transfer of Susan Rice records angers House committee investigating ‘unmasking’
Sealing and transfer of Susan Rice records angers House committee investigating ‘unmasking’ https://t.co/qpKcLUQu7G via @washtimes
— Tom Fitton (@TomFitton) June 23, 2017
Senator Feinstein Thinks It’s Acceptable for Violent Mobs to Control Speech
Senator Feinstein Thinks It’s Acceptable for Violent Mobs to Control Speech https://t.co/sSepGNi9pK via @KatTimpf pic.twitter.com/TUrKmgHEWR
— National Review (@NRO) June 23, 2017
McConnell bearing brunt of pressure to get GOP health care bill passed, reports
#APANALYSIS: McConnell bearing brunt of pressure to get GOP health care bill passed, reports @ericawerner https://t.co/GRU5G8U6w4
— AP Politics (@AP_Politics) June 23, 2017
Automation poses a very real threat to the 11+ million African youth entering the workforce each year
Automation poses a very real threat to the 11+ million African youth entering the workforce each year https://t.co/Y0XWxG7BD1 pic.twitter.com/k0bg6IYOVF
— Brookings (@BrookingsInst) June 23, 2017
Courtney Cox Regrets Everything She Did To Her Face & Is 'Completely Filler Free' -- See Her Now!
Courtney Cox Regrets Everything She Did To Her Face & Is 'Completely Filler Free' -- See Her Now! (via @Fox411) https://t.co/pwrze1y3JJ
— TMZ (@TMZ) June 23, 2017
Drug overdoses have killed as many Americans this year as died fighting in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan combined.
Drug overdoses have killed as many Americans this year as died fighting in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan combined. https://t.co/5tMKeLmX5l
— Axios (@axios) June 22, 2017
Majority of new HIV cases are in southern states
Majority of new HIV cases are in southern states https://t.co/i6q8cMAz0E
— Jim VandeHei (@JimVandeHei) June 23, 2017
Excess weight is associated with several factors that may increase your risk for this
Excess weight is associated with several factors that may increase your risk for this: https://t.co/Jwrp9guP7B
— U.S. News (@usnews) June 23, 2017
Media bias? Just look at today's healthcare headlines
Media bias? Just look at today's healthcare headlines https://t.co/Z3gUC0rSv2 by @TomRtweets pic.twitter.com/ZcPR8R0Zd4
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) June 23, 2017
The GOP data firm's leak mostly just reveals how overvalued political data has become
The GOP data firm's leak mostly just reveals how overvalued political data has become: https://t.co/BEphplrFNV pic.twitter.com/eJ3Civrbke
— Slate (@Slate) June 23, 2017
Billboard seen in Texas
Billboard seen in Texas! 🇨🇱 pic.twitter.com/9qm8jlqJfl
— Cari Kelemen 🇺🇸 (@KelemenCari) June 22, 2017
Johnny Depp is back in the news again for joking about killing President Trump.
Johnny Depp is back in the news again for joking about killing President Trump. https://t.co/KdSraLxVIM pic.twitter.com/v3PP0WZRjc
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) June 23, 2017
Nikki Haley: Syrian refugees want to go home, not to US
Nikki Haley: Syrian refugees want to go home, not to US https://t.co/tQpT4ofsEX pic.twitter.com/JKiT4pTsHj
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) June 23, 2017
Latest Chicago cab medallion sale shows need for relief, cabbies’ union says
The Chicago Sun-Times reports:
A union representing struggling Chicago cab drivers pointed to results of this week’s auction of taxicab medallions as proof that cabbies need relief.Even the law of diminishing returns applies to rent-seeking!
Thirty-two medallions — once valued at $360,000 before the city’s two-tiered regulatory process ushered in the ride-hailing era — were auctioned Wednesday for far less, with prices ranging from $44,000 to $45,000 apiece, officials said.
The remaining 28 medallions were acquired by Capital One, the original lender on loans that had been used to purchase the medallions.
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 2500 — representing hundreds of cabdrivers — called the auction results a “prime example” of how city regulations governing medallions “strip drivers of due process rights” that cover “other types of foreclosure proceedings.”
“Instead of going through the regular foreclosure process which provides both parties due process, the city has set up a system where a lender can auction off one’s property out from under them,” said the union’s spokesman, David Kreisman.
“The city should fix these rules so drivers have justice and their property isn’t taken away from them until their day in court. The city needs to help protect their investment in these medallions. We enjoy due process in this country. These regulations strip people of their due process. We’re looking at this medallion crisis and they are not doing anything to provide drivers any sort of assistance.”
Women make up 8% of engineers in the UK. We're debating the issue. What questions do you have?
#INWED17 Women make up 8% of engineers in the UK. We're debating the issue. What questions do you have? @ reply https://t.co/0qV0Mda4Ve pic.twitter.com/ylItibBHbU
— BBC Business (@BBCBusiness) June 23, 2017
AP: Saudi demands Qatar close al Jazeera, remove Turkish base & stop funding critical media including
AP: Saudi demands Qatar close al Jazeera, remove Turkish base & stop funding critical media including @MiddleEastEye https://t.co/zniZ8y0Tgf
— WikiLeaks (@wikileaks) June 23, 2017
It's not a "transfer of wealth" if Obama forced you to pay for another's health ins, but it *is* one if the GOP lets you keep your money.
It's not a "transfer of wealth" if Obama forced you to pay for another's health ins, but it *is* one if the GOP lets you keep your money.
— Razor (@hale_razor) June 22, 2017
Rape Culture Cover-Up In England
Rotherham, England: where 1400+ schoolgirls were raped/pimped by Muslims for 20 years & media were silent. You think this scandal is over? pic.twitter.com/Jwl05pb27t
— Peter McLoughlin (@pmclauth) June 23, 2017
Some theaters say they will no longer invite Sun-Times critic Hedy Weiss to openings
The Chicago Tribune reports:
Being a critic can be a difficult business, not to mention being the one critic that some Chicago theaters say they will no longer invite to review their shows.Leftist actors : wanting a participation trophy.
Hedy Weiss is the longtime theater and dance critic for the Chicago Sun-Times and a regular on-air contributor to WTTW-Ch. 11's "Chicago Tonight." In the last week, a petition calling on theaters to stop inviting Weiss to productions in the wake of her June 13 review of "Pass Over" at Steppenwolf Theatre has garnered more than 3,500 signatures.
The petition at Change.org was created by a group of local artists calling itself the Chicago Theater Accountability Coalition, which claims 70 of the city's 200-some theaters have agreed not to offer Weiss complimentary tickets to review a show (part of a longstanding and common arrangement between theaters and arts presenters and members of the media covering their work, including the Tribune). After suggesting the names of those theaters would be released this week, co-founder Sasha Smith said Thursday her group is not planning to release the list because "at this point it is just already public knowledge (which theaters stand with the coalition), and the list keeps growing and expanding day by day, so at this point it's sort of a moot point to release one specific list."
Some theaters have posted public statements about their positions on the controversy. Steep Theatre representatives announced on Facebook they will suspend offering complimentary tickets to Weiss, reversing a decision theater leadership made more than a month ago when they were asked by members of the arts community to stop inviting her to their productions. Artistic Director Peter Moore said the company revisited the issue after the "Pass Over" review and determined "it's a stance that we felt we needed to take." He added that the theater may reconsider its position if Weiss responds to the criticism.
Today is "Take Your Dog to Work Day."
Good morning! Today is "Take Your Dog to Work Day." #NYToday https://t.co/atOYnbi4NU
— NYT Metro Desk (@NYTMetro) June 23, 2017
Only is Washington is reducing the rate of growth a "cut": Senate Health Care Bill Includes Deep Cuts to Medicaid
Only is Washington is reducing the rate of growth a "cut": Senate Health Care Bill Includes Deep Cuts to Medicaid https://t.co/vR9E0VaqoF
— JohnCornyn (@JohnCornyn) June 23, 2017
Driving out of state for the holiday? Beware the traffic camera ticket
Driving out of state for the holiday? Beware the traffic camera ticket https://t.co/FfIWruGrY3 pic.twitter.com/dARcl9GshY
— The Detroit News (@detroitnews) June 23, 2017
Supreme Court could reveal action on travel ban at any time
Supreme Court could reveal action on travel ban at any time https://t.co/Xw0lJo0QH8
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) June 23, 2017
James Comey and his wife were spotted walking into The New York Times’ office today. Another fake news in the air?
EXPOSED: James Comey and his wife were spotted walking into The New York Times’ office today.
— Tennessee (@TEN_GOP) June 23, 2017
Another fake news in the air? pic.twitter.com/UzsqC3TP3y
White people. Can you please stop being so white. It is offending the liberals.
White people. Can you please stop being so white. It is offending the liberals. https://t.co/e9p0niI2Qo
— Katie Hopkins (@KTHopkins) June 23, 2017
‘Pizzagate’ Man Sentenced To Four Years
‘Pizzagate’ Man Sentenced To Four Years https://t.co/aIpSeA5SAm pic.twitter.com/NzIFoCXDNa
— The Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) June 23, 2017
Reliable Democrat Party Operative at AEI , Normy Ornstein, Forgets That Supreme Court Said Obama Couldn't Determine When U.S. Senate Was In Session
How quick Normy Ornstein forgets about Barack Obama (the man who wanted to determine when the U.S. Senate was in session).
Has anyone in its history shown more contempt for the Senate as an institution, its traditions and norms, than Mitch McConnell? No
— Norman Ornstein (@NormOrnstein) June 22, 2017
Internet traffic to Porn Hub from Washington D.C. dropped sharply while James Comey was testifying.
Internet traffic to @PornHub from Washington D.C. dropped sharply while James Comey was testifying.https://t.co/a5NLzGXT4g pic.twitter.com/6aufdNxq3D
— Frank Luntz (@FrankLuntz) June 22, 2017
Republicans steamrolling Dems to confirm Trump judicial nominees
Republicans steamrolling Dems to confirm Trump judicial nominees https://t.co/V7rWfcOnpx
— Legal Insurrection (@LegInsurrection) June 22, 2017
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