Source: Power Line
May 13, 2016
"Social Justice: The Musical"
(Steven Hayward) In the service or keeping the memory of Melissa Click and "Trigglypuff" going until the counter-revolution arrives, herewith "Social Justice: The Musical," or, "Ain't No Rest for the Triggered."
Senator withdraws bill making Delaware a "sanctuary state"
DOVER, Del. (AP) - A Democratic state senator running for Congress has withdrawn legislation that would have made Delaware a "sanctuary state."
Sen. Bryan Townsend of Newark withdrew the legislation Thursday amid recent criticism following the arrest of Richard Diaz-Garcia on federal charges of heroin possession and illegal re-entry. Court ...
U.S. Tells Schools to Give Transgender Students Bathroom Access
The Obama administration plans to direct every public school in the U.S. to allow transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms based on their gender identity.
Source: Bloomberg Politics
The 19 Celebrities Have The Best Butts In Hollywood [SLIDESHOW]
Danger: curves ahead
Via: The Daily Caller
Hate Vacuuming? Here's The Solution
This small robot pet thing is a life saver
Via: The Daily Caller
Apple invests $1B in Didi Chuxing, China's largest ride-hailing app
Apple made the bombshell announcement today that it has invested $1 billion in China's top ride hailing app. Didi Chuxing (formerly called Didi Kuaidi) is often described in U.S. media as Uber's Chinese rival, but it already dominates the market by far. The company claims it fulfilled one billion rides last year and holds 87 percent of the country's private ride-hailing market. Read More
Source: TechCrunch
May 12, 2016
N.J. Bridge Judge Asked to Keep Secret Co-Conspirator Names
A person identified by federal prosecutors as an accomplice in the George Washington Bridge scandal filed an anonymous request to block disclosure of the identities of conspirators in the case.
Source: Bloomberg Politics
Obama Decrees ALL Public Schools Must Allow Transgender Bathroom Use
'Emerging practices'
Via: The Daily Caller
In the singularity, we'll still be using the same garbage trucks
Our cities face a choice: find creative ways to integrate today's technology into their DNA or have entire systems get left behind. Urban populations are growing, infrastructure is aging and needs are evolving (access to the Internet is as important as electricity). To keep up with the demands of modern urban populations, cities need ways to integrate new solutions into old ways of… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
Donald Trump's agenda a mystery as interviews contradict position papers
Luckily for congressional Republicans, there's still plenty of time to shape Donald Trump's policies.
The presumptive GOP presidential nominee has released a handful of position papers, but other than immigrants and guns, Mr. Trump has left most of his agenda blank, giving others a chance to help him fill in ...
House Lawmakers Say America Needs More Skilled Workers To Fill Manufacturing Jobs
'We discouraged years ago the very thing that we are missing today'
Via: The Daily Caller
What Silicon Valley Thinks About the Presidential Race
David Kirkpatrick, Techonomy's chief executive officer, and Bloomberg's Tim Higgins discuss what Silicon Valley thinks about the U.S. presidential election. They speak with Bloomberg's Emily Chang on "Bloomberg West." (Source: Bloomberg)
Source: Bloomberg Politics
Inside the Beltway: 'Congressman X' dishes up vanity, greed, deceit
Was it inevitable? An anonymous author claiming to be a U.S. lawmaker has weighed in on the state of Capitol Hill — and it's not good. Here comes "The Confessions of Congressman X: A disturbing and shockingly frank tell-all of vanity, greed and deceit," to be published May 24 by ...
The Morally Principled Virtuous Moral Case For A Third Party Run
'The prospect of a Trump presidency chills me to the bone!'
Via: The Daily Caller
Accion Systems raises $7.5 million in Series A to accelerate production of miniature space thrusters
Accion Systems, the company developing miniature space propulsion systems, has raised $7.5 million in Series A funding led by Shasta Ventures. RRE Ventures, Founder Collective, and Slow Ventures also participated in the round. The company had previously raised $2 million from seed funding and $6.5 million from partnerships with the Department of Defense. While perhaps best known for their… Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
With All Due Respect (05/12/16)
Mark Halperin and Nicolle Wallace are joined by Rep. Raul Labrador, a Republican from Idaho, Rep. Tom Marino, a Republican from Pennsylvania, Barry Bennett, senior adviser to the Donald Trump campaign, Dan Senor, former adviser to Mitt Romney, and NBC News' Kelly O'Donnell on "With All Due Respect."
Source: Bloomberg Politics
Federal Court Holds Obama's Insurance Subsidy Payments Unconstitutional
(John Hinderaker) Today federal judge Rosemary Collyer issued a decision in House of Representatives v. Burwell, the case brought by the House to challenge the legality of the Obama administration's payments of Obamacare subsidies to insurers, despite the fact that Congress refused to appropriate money for such subsidies. Judge Collyer ruled the administration's payments unconstitutional. I find her reasoning highly persuasive. Here is the decision in full: HofR Challenge to ACA DCt
Source: Power Line
Opioid epidemic funding a sticking point in House
By Friday the House will have passed 18 bills to stake out a bigger federal role in fighting the nationwide opioid epidemic — but as with so much else in Congress these days, the effort is turning into a spat over money.
Republican leaders say the slate of bipartisan bills ...
Rapper Goes After Trump's 'Anti-Muslim' Comments In New Video
'They are not all terrorists that hate America'
Via: The Daily Caller
Four ways African countries can ensure digital innovation benefits the entire population
When Rwanda's socioeconomic turnaround is discussed, the country's disciplined approach to economic growth and commitment to avoiding the pitfalls of corruption are usually highlighted. However, while these components certainly played a significant role, another key factor in Rwanda's transformation is often overlooked. Read More 
Source: TechCrunch
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