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We’re told by feminists and members of the elite media that we are not to comment on what women politicians are wearing because that would be sexist. Yet this past week, the mainstream media fawned over Democratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris’ Timberland boots, even though some outlets previously ripped First Lady Melania Trump for wearing the same brand. On Wednesday, multiple media outlets covered Harris’ choice to wear Timberland boots while visiting areas affected by the California wildfires. The most bootlicking (pun intended) of which came from Yahoo!Finance writer Brian Sozzi, whose headline read: “Kamala Harris may have made Timberland...

For education and discussion only. Not for commercial use. PORTLAND, Ore. -- Louisiana-Pacific, a maker of lumber, pulp and building products, said it will sell several businesses and shed nearly half of its work force as part of a restructuring effort. The Portland-based company said it would trim 4,400 jobs -- cutting its work force from 9,700 to 5,300. The moves would leave the company with 30 North America mills instead of 60. It is also selling 935,000 acres of timberland in three states -- Idaho, Louisiana and Texas -- and its plywood, industrial panels and lumber businesses. In a...