Librarians Asked To Search For ‘Objectionable’ Children’s Books

A central Texas public library is shutting down for 3 days as librarians have been tasked with sifting through books for children and young adults to see if they contain “objectionable content” including LGBTQ issues. Continue reading “Librarians Asked To Search For ‘Objectionable’ Children’s Books”

News Round-Up: December 20, 2021

Commander is the newest member of the Biden family.

Some news items you might have missed: • White House: President Biden tweeted the photo above today announcing “Welcome to the White House, Commander.” Commander joins fellow First Dog, 2-year-old Major. Champ Biden passed away this past June at 13-years-old. Continue reading “News Round-Up: December 20, 2021”

Report: Manchin Told Colleagues Parents Use Child Tax Credit For Drugs

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) moves the goal posts on Joe Biden's domestic agenda bill yet again

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) has publicly announced he won’t vote for the Biden administration’s Build Back Better legislation because of the cost. But behind the scenes, he’s reportedly told colleagues he thinks low-income folks will squander the government assistance. Continue reading “Report: Manchin Told Colleagues Parents Use Child Tax Credit For Drugs”

My Favorite Thing Today: ‘Uncle Carl (Came Out On Christmas)’

One of my favorite discoveries in 2020 while scrolling through the land of Twitter was finding this gem of a song, “Uncle Carl (Came Out On Christmas)” by country music artist Aaron LaCombe. I’m re-upping my interview with LaCombe because I really, really encourage you to stop and take a listen. Also, LaCombe is donating 50% of all proceeds from the song this year to The Trevor Project. Continue reading “My Favorite Thing Today: ‘Uncle Carl (Came Out On Christmas)’”

Manchin Is Definite ‘No’ On Build Back Better Bill

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) says he is a firm 'no' vote on President Biden's Build Back Better bill.

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) told “Fox News Sunday” viewers he is now a firm ‘no’ vote on the Build Back Better Act. With no Republican senators supporting the legislation, Manchin’s announcement means the bill is basically dead. Continue reading “Manchin Is Definite ‘No’ On Build Back Better Bill”