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‘Mrs. Greene's statement about leaving the Church is as enlightening as it is saddening,’ commented Michael Hichborn, president of the Lepanto Institute.(LifeSiteNews) – Following criticism of comments she made about the U.S. Catholic bishops, conservative firebrand U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene revealed that she was raised Catholic but left the Church “with great sorrow” when she had kids because she had concerns about the left-wing hierarchy protecting abusive priests. “With great sorrow, and unwavering faith in Jesus Christ, I stopped attending Catholic Mass when I became a mother, because I realized that I could not trust the Church’s leadership to...

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Joe Biden Friday afternoon participated in the US-ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Special Summit in DC before departing for Delaware for another weekend vacation. Biden struggled through his remarks and at one point said, “John Kerry has forgotten more about climate security than anyone I know.” Biden also referred to Kamala Harris as “President Harris” in his meeting with the Southeast Asian leaders. Joe Biden has done this many times. “An Indo-Pacific that is free and open, stable and prosperous and resilient and secure is what we are all seeking,” Biden said. “That’s why I asked President Harris to...

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday said Turkey did not have a “positive opinion” on Finland and Sweden joining NATO, throwing up a potential obstacle for the nations’ membership bid. The leader of NATO-member Turkey spoke ahead of expected confirmations from the Nordic nations on Sunday that they will apply to join the Western military alliance. Erdogan accused both countries of harbouring “terrorist organisations” in his unfavourable assessment of the membership bids.

Hillary Clinton took to Twitter to accuse GOP members of wanting to “kill certain babies” amid the nation’s baby formula shortage, while she and the Democratic Party support unlimited abortion on demand, making further clear their hypocrisy on respect for life. In response to Governor Greg Abbott’s (R-TX) statement addressing his fury that baby formula is being shipped to border migrant camps, Clinton said “The Republican, 'pro-life' position is now that certain babies should starve.” The mishandling of the formula shortage is one more way in which the Biden Administration is putting American families last, at the expense of others....

The series continues throughout 2022 with titles by Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, and many more. Published on May 5, 2022By Paul Sexton'Duke Ellington Meets Coleman Hawkins artwork - Courtesy: Verve/UMe'Duke Ellington Meets Coleman Hawkins' artwork - Courtesy: Verve/UMe Verve/UMe’s all-analog vinyl reissue series Acoustic Sounds has confirmed its next set of audiophile pressings of significant and beloved jazz recordings. On the back of nearly two dozen releases to date, each painstakingly remastered from the original tapes, the series continues with the May 13 appearance of the 1963 Impulse! release Duke Ellington Meets Coleman Hawkins. The storied Impulse! label was the...

Day 78 Of Anti-Russia Sanctions. Food Availability And Prices On Food And Fuel.Skip to 3:14 in the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l942Id0IKC0&t=16s

Has punk ever really, truly been dead? Since the genre’s eruption in the late ‘70s, it’s birthed not only wave after wave of bands both good and bad, but also endless hours of public panic surrounding the genre. That reaction is apt, considering that one of punk’s goals was always to upset the cultural apple cart and make squares question their very being. Anyone looking for evidence of the genre’s misunderstood and manic origins needs only look to the wide swath of “punk panic” entertainment that emerged in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. Dozens of TV shows and movies...

Bull-shot! The official White House Twitter account posted false COVID-19 information Thursday, wrongly claiming there was “no vaccine available” when President Biden took office in January 2021. “When President Biden took office, millions were unemployed and there was no vaccine available,” the verified account tweeted to its 7 million followers Thursday. “In the last 15 months, the economy has created 8.3 [million] jobs and the unemployment rate stands at 3.6% — the fastest decline in unemployment to start a President’s term ever recorded,” the tweet concluded. But eagle-eyed critics were quick to point out that the 79-year-old Biden actually received...

Former President Trump is leaning strongly toward endorsing highly controversial Pennsylvania state Sen. Doug Mastriano for governor, according to three sources familiar with his private deliberations.

[Catholic Caucus] Archbishop Viganò: Pope Francis has displayed ‘unequalled duplicity’ in his treatment of Cardinal Zen'The poisoned fruits of the Sino-Vatican Agreement are now apparent.' (LifeSiteNews) – On Wednesday it was announced that Cardinal Joseph Zen had been arrested by the authorities in Hong Kong. The investigation and arrest was made by the special police section set up by the government of Beijing to watch over Chinese national security, that is, to suppress any form of dissent or protest over the violations of human rights committed by the Chinese dictatorship.The elderly Cardinal – who in the past has expressed strong...

Gerwyn Jones is still coming to terms with the £189,000 he pocketed for his first pedigree LimousineA Welsh farmer has collected a world record breaking price for a “special” bull described as one of the best ever to come onto the market. Gerwyn Jones, of Graig Goch Farm, Nebo, in Conwy saw bids fly in for Graiggoch Rambo at the British Limousin Cattle Society’s May bull sale in Cumbria. He said he was "delighted" when the hammer came down at an incredible 180,000gns (£189,000) – the highest price ever paid for a Limousin bull, NorthWalesLive reports. The proceeds are enough...

Spain is planning to introduce medical leave for women who suffer from severe period pain, media reports suggest.A draft bill says women could have three days of leave a month - extended to five in some circumstances. But politicians warned that the draft - leaked to Spanish media outlets - was still being worked on. If passed, it would be the first such legal entitlement in Europe. Only a handful of countries around the world have such legislation in place.

The American basketball star Brittney Griner's pre-trial detention in Russia has been extended for one month.Ms Griner, 31, has been in custody since February after Moscow airport officials allegedly found cannabis oil in her luggage, while she was returning to the US after playing in Russia. US officials said she was wrongfully imprisoned and should be released. Ms Griner - regarded as one of the world's best female players - faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

In another note of optimism for our country, Americans with money are officially starting to stockpile second passports as “Plan B” for their families. In fact, Americans who are citizenship or residency in foreign countries “has skyrocketed” over the last 3 years, according to a new report from Insider/Yahoo News. The report says that billionaires and entrepreneurs, along with celebrities, are all looking for a backup plan to the red, white and blue, should the proverbial stuff hit the fan. Among the worries of the rich remain Covid, climate change and political turmoil, the report says. There are more than...

Led by Treasury secretary Janet Yellen, the newest "official" Democrat mantra about abortion has abandoned the language of rights and now asserts that doing away with abortion will severely damage the American economy, especially among minorities. Yes, that is revolting Marxist utilitarianism, but there's something more important happening here: the Democrats are trying to give themselves the constitutional authority to do an end run around the Supreme Court's anticipated ruling returning abortion to the states. It seems pretty certain that the Supreme Court will jettison Roe v. Wade, the decision holding that women have an inherent constitutional right to abortion....

Ukraine has started its first war crimes trial since the beginning of Russia's invasion, with a 21-year-old soldier appearing in the dock accused of killing an unarmed civilian. Vadim Shishimarin appeared at a preliminary hearing in Kyiv. He faces life in prison if convicted. Ukraine says it has identified thousands of potential war crimes committed by Russia. Russia has denied targeting civilians and made no comment on the trial.

Punk Rock star Johnny Rotten has dubbed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle “parasites” during an appearance on Piers Morgan’s Uncensored. The 66-year-old singer unleashed a brutal rant against the royal pair, criticizing their conduct and saying they’d be better off “getting a job at Mc Donald’s.” The former Sex Pistols frontman was asked about the couple’s contribution to the royal debate by host Piers. He replied: “I’m sorry but I think they’ve showed themselves to be parasites. “If you wanna opt-out of that family situation then please by all means do and go and work for McDonalds but don’t expect...

Biden's lackeys love to brag about how quickly incomes are rising, but that is an intensely misleading claim. They advertise a 5.5% raise in income, but that is before it is subject to the never-ending litany of taxes. When you factor in payroll taxes, federal income taxes, and state income taxes, it is safe to say you reduce that number by 30% (conservatively speaking). This amounts to a net raise in income of around 4%, which is less than half the current inflation rate of 8.3% — a significantly understated figure, especially for lower- and middle-class individuals and families. Also,...

Farmer Sam Stables planned to take his own life before his mum alerted neighbours who came to his aid. He has now set up a charity - which receives National Lottery funding - to help others in his industry who might be struggling with their mental health and has been nominated for a National Lottery Award Being a farmer had always been a dream career for Sam Stables – but the reality nearly destroyed him. Overwhelmed by exhausting working hours and isolation, and feeling unable to talk to even his closest family and friends, he couldn’t see a way out....