N.S. Lyons, who runs the provocative Substack “The Upheaval,” has been a relentless critic of managerialism, and he notes the incompatibility of this development with “national democracy.” Lyons views this form of democracy as the only genuine one — that is, a democratic order in which citizens with a shared national culture determine their own…
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Science at the End of History
N.S. Lyons’s wide-ranging speech before the Civitas Canada conference on May 5 makes an important contribution to understanding the global trend of left-wing authoritarianism and offers a spirited call for the resistance by the MAGA movement in the United States and similar popular uprisings elsewhere. As the speech correctly notes, In country after country, governments…
Managerialism Means the End of Democracy
Good evening ladies and gentlemen! It’s a pleasure to visit the North and get a glimpse behind the new Iron Curtain… As it happens, the official theme of this conference is “Freedom and Its Discontents: Liberal Democracy at a Crossroads.” That is a timely theme indeed. Because I think it isn’t too extreme to say…
2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks I Won’t Ever Sell
Key Points in This Article: Dividend investing provides steady income and potential capital growth, with high-yield stocks offering reliable cash flow for reinvestment or personal use. Moderately high-yield stocks with dividend growth signal strong fundamentals, balancing income and safety compared to risky, ultra-high-yield options. As a buy-and-hold investor, I aim to never sell, but will…
No new Epstein documents to be released – DOJ
Officials have concluded there is no evidence to investigate others and claim no “client list” exists No further documents related to the sex trafficking case of late financier and registered sex offender Jeffrey Epstein will be made public, the US Department of Justice announced in a memo on Sunday. It has concluded its review of…
The Real Costs of Reactionary Politics
“Harnessing the coastal winds” by Wayne S. Grazio is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Paul Krugman writes about the current administration’s animus toward renewable energy in a post entitled Real Men Burn Stuff. Most critiques of the One Big Beautiful Bill have focused on the way it explodes the budget deficit while imposing immense hardship…
Live Nasdaq Composite: Markets Lick Wounds After Steep Sell-Off
Live Updates Live Coverage Updates appear automatically as they are published. Bullish on Tech 10:15 am by Gerelyn Terzo Wells Fargo analysts are busy making calls on the tech industry today. Wells Fargo lifted its price target on Meta Platforms (Nasdaq: META) by $119 to $783, keeping its “overweight” rating. The analyst firm also became…
Trump admin unveils plan to protect American agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Attorney General Pam Bondi, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and members of Congress hold a press conference to roll out the USDA’s National Farm Security Action Plan to protect American agriculture from foreign threats. #foxnews #news #us #fox Subscribe to Fox News: https://bit.ly/2vBUvAS Watch…
Trump Cabinet members hold press conference on USDA’s National Farm Security Action Plan
Dogs of the Dow: These Are The Best Dividend Stocks in July 2025
Key Points If you’re keen on following the Dogs of the Dow investing strategy, here are three stocks with a high-yield. These dividend stocks have a stable balance sheet, reliable cash flow and are committed to reward shareholders. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset’s free tool can match you with a financial advisor…
Veterans Affairs department scales back cuts, makes revisions strategic
After an initial target around 80,000, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced a sizable revision in workforce reduction amid leftist challenges. (Video Credit: Fox Business Network) At every turn, efforts to streamline the federal government and eliminate wasteful spending have been met with obstruction and lawfare from leftists. Amid those setbacks, the VA reported Monday…
Video: Cuban Musician Leamsy “La Figura” Describes What It’s Really Like Inside Alligator Alcatraz—You’ll Want to See This
The truth is starting to leak out of Alligator Alcatraz, the newly built migrant detention center deep in the Florida Everglades—and it’s coming straight from someone locked inside. Cuban reggaeton artist Leamsy “La Figura”, currently being held at the facility, just delivered a bombshell firsthand account that paints a disturbing picture of what life inside…
Shakopee man charged with murder of Richfield woman
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Teen Son’s DEATH and DRUG BUST—What Happened?!
Whitney Purvis, best known for her appearance on MTV’s 16 & Pregnant, was arrested July 7 in Georgia on multiple felony charges—just over a month after the sudden death of her teenage son—and now faces accusations of supplying a deadly street drug that killed a man earlier this year. At a Glance Whitney Purvis arrested…
Federal judge just dealt some bad news to Wisconsin judge who allegedly helped illegal alien evade ICE
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was indicted by a federal grand jury in May on charges of concealing a person from arrest and obstruction of the law. Dugan — who has been characterized by Democratic lawmakers both as a courtroom hero and as a victim of the Trump administration — is desperate to avoid…
Trump Wants UFC FIGHT on WHITE HOUSE LAWN!
President Trump announced plans to host a live UFC fight on the White House lawn as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebration, triggering fierce debate over spectacle and statecraft. At a Glance Trump proposed a live UFC event on White House grounds for July 4, 2026. UFC President Dana White supports the idea, calling it…
Live: Will Cain Country | Tuesday, Jul. 8
Today’s show… 🎙️ Tim Young: Comedian | Media Fellow at the Heritage Foundation | On X at @TimRunsHisMouth Will Cain Country on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2RAAtB2EeGqCUv8lAmtG2H SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@WillCainCountry #foxnews #news #willcain Join ‘Will Cain Country’ host Will Cain as he tackles the latest headlines from his unique perspective along with thought-provoking long-form interviews with leading figures and…
Well, that’s that. Let’s celebrate WINNING with a nice cold Brawndo…
Turns out the dog did eat the Epstein files… And I still have a few more questions… I must say, I am confused… Is that the client list that Pam Bondi said was sitting on her desk and would soon be released a few months ago? Newsweek, The Hill, Fox News… Elon was right… Even…
‘THERE NEEDS TO BE BLOOD’: Dems reveal extent of base’s resistance to Trump
Mark Bednar, former communications director for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, reacts to some House Democrats saying their base is calling for ‘blood’ to address Trump’s agenda and Hakeem Jeffries’ intent to meet with Zohran Mamdani. #FoxNews Subscribe to Fox News: https://bit.ly/2vBUvAS Watch more Fox News Video: http://video.foxnews.com Watch Fox News Channel Live: http://www.foxnewsgo.com/ FOX News…
Louisiana School Teacher Accused of Having Sex With Male Student
A Louisiana middle school teacher was accused of having sex with a male student. Making matters worse, the 34-year-old science teacher allegedly had sex with the student while her own child was present. Northwestern Middle School (Photo Credit: Screenshot) Ellarea Silva, a 34-year-old science teacher in Zachary, Louisiana, was arrested after being accused of having…
Joanna Reeves: We need to neutralise the ’14 years’ argument
Joanna Reeves stood for Parliament and for the Chairmanship of the National convention in 2024. She is the Secretary of the United and Cecil fundraising club. Any political party needs to be enthusiastically given the energy and commitment of its members to succeed. These are the people who deliver the leaflets, speak to voters, organise…
Judge Blocks Trump From Defunding Planned Parenthood With Big, Beautiful Bill
A judge has temporarily prevented President Donald Trump from revoking Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood, after both chambers of Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act defunding the abortion giant and the president signed it into law. Obama-appointee U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani’s temporary restraining order lasts just two weeks. It directs the Department…
Fake News Tariffs?
Fake News Tariffs? By Peter Tchir of Academy Securities Equities and bonds sold off (a bit) yesterday, primarily on tariff headlines. Letters went out to a myriad of countries, with Japan and South Korea leading the way. Their tariffs were “reset” to roughly the Liberation Day rates. We discussed the risk that the administration would…
Are the Galapagos finch beaks evidence of Darwinian evolution?
Were you taught in biology class that the changing lengths of finch beaks was a good proof of Darwinian evolution? Many students were… but is it true? Jonathan Wells has an article about it at Evolution News. It says: When Charles Darwin visited the Galápagos Islands in 1835, he collected specimens of the local wildlife….
Bibi Netanyahu Nominates Donald Trump For Nobel Peace Prize
FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! ???? pic.twitter.com/wUWqgaHCfl — The White House (@WhiteHouse) July 8, 2025 Netanyahu: I want to present to you, Mr. President, the letter I sent to the Nobel Prize Committee, nominating you for the peace prize, which is well-deserved Trump: Thank you very much. Coming from you in particular this is very meaningful Beyond…
MTG Blames Feds for TEXAS FLOOD DEATHS!
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene sparked national backlash after linking deadly Texas floods to government weather manipulation, promoting fringe theories in the midst of an ongoing rescue effort. At a Glance Marjorie Taylor Greene blamed government for the Texas flood. She proposed legislation banning “weather modification.” Scientists debunked geoengineering claims as false. At least 89 people…
MAGA Isn’t Buying the DOJ’s “Nothing to See Here” Memo about Jeffrey Epstein
President Trump’s Department of Justice wants you to believe that sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein’s death was a suicide, there is no “client list” and there is no need for them to produce any more information to the public. But MAGA ain’t buying it – and even Alex Jones is sobbing on camera saying, “the reason that…
Tech startup HavocAI, Lockheed Martin strike partnership to develop, scale medium USVs
An unmanned surface vessel designed by HavocAI. (Photo used courtesy of HavocAI) WASHINGTON — Defense tech startup HavocAI and the venture capital arm of Lockheed Martin today announced a strategic partnership focused on rapidly developing and scaling medium unmanned surface vessels. “The future of maritime warfare is autonomous, and the MUSV is at the forefront…
Australia’s Extreme Weather Costing $1.8 Billion in Insured Losses
This article was originally published by The Epoch Times: Australia’s Extreme Weather Costing $1.8 Billion in Insured Losses Australia’s extreme weather events have caused more than $1.8 billion (US$1.2 billion) in insured losses in the first half of 2025, new figures from the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) show. The costliest event so far has…
Own Gold, but Avoid the Golden Haircut
This post Own Gold, but Avoid the Golden Haircut appeared first on Daily Reckoning. Today, we’ll discuss why you should own gold. But first… Let’s say that you walk into a bank. You hand the teller a $10-bill and ask for a roll of quarters, worth $10. Seems easy, right? It’s no big deal. Perhaps…
The communist revolution as it infects Western nations and consequences to insurance companies, the public, and understanding the media’s role in it: Links 1 for July 8, 2025
1. In a discussion with a friend about the post the other day on Global News attempting to get ahead of the narrative attacks by somewhat seeming to admit the mRNA injections caused harm, the perfect way of thinking of Canadian official media occurred to me. For those that remember the Iraq war II, He’s…
Trump Admin Launches National Farm Security Plan On Foreign Ownership
Senior Trump administration officials announced a plan Tuesday to protect U.S. farmland from Chinese ownership and other threats to American agricultural resources. “Every family, every home, every community depends upon what our farmers do, and they support and sustain us, not merely by keeping us materially fed, but by keeping us spiritually strong,” Agriculture Secretary…
Florida lawmaker weighs ending key tax: This would be a huge boom
US Cancels 54 Contracts, Saves $804 Million In 2 Days: DOGE
US Cancels 54 Contracts, Saves $804 Million In 2 Days: DOGE Federal government agencies terminated 54 contracts over two days that netted $804 million in savings, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) said in a July 5 post on social media platform X. The canceled “wasteful contracts” had a ceiling value of $1.8 billion, it…
Tensions Rise: How Red Sea Attacks Impact Global Shipping Stability
Iran-backed Houthi rebels have claimed their first major maritime victory of 2025 after sinking a commercial vessel in the Red Sea. The attack marks a dangerous escalation in the ongoing threats to global shipping lanes as Israel responds with airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. At a glance: • Houthi rebels sank the Liberian-flagged Magic…
Houthi Actions in Red Sea: Unseen Effects on Maritime Safety and Stability
Iran-backed Houthi rebels have claimed a major victory after sinking a commercial vessel in the Red Sea, marking a dangerous escalation in their campaign against ships allegedly linked to Israel. The attack has prompted swift retaliation from Israel, raising fears of a broader regional conflict as commercial shipping faces unprecedented threats in one of the…
Palestine Action Banned As Terror Group After Legal Defeat
Palestine Action has been banned as a terrorist group after a late-night legal bid to delay it failed. MPs overwhelmingly voted in favour of Home Secretary Yvette Cooper’s decision to proscribe the protest group under the Terrorism Act 2000 on Wednesday and Lords have approved the move. The law change, which adds Palestine Action to…
Failed candidate takes another shot at GOP-held Senate seat
Independent candidate Dan Osborn launched another Senate bid Tuesday vowing to defeat Republican Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts during the 2026 midterms. Osborn, a former Omaha union leader with notable Democratic Party support, previously made an unsuccessful bid against Republican Nebraska Sen. Deb Fischer last November — but managed to keep the race within single digits. Though Osborn…
Sometimes you just have to be an [insert slang term for the rectum here] to do things right
AP Photo/Gregory Bull, via RedState. Our good friends on the left cheered when the Supreme Court let stand a lower court ruling, in Lozano v City of Hazleton, that only the federal government has any power over immigration, invalidating a Hazleton, Pennsylvania ordinance which prohibited landlords from leasing to immigrants who could not prove their…
USAID Secretly Sent Virus Samples To China-Linked Military Lab
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) shipped thousands of viral samples to a lab in Wuhan over the course of a 10-year program even though it had no formal agreement with the lab in place, according to previously unreported documents. The documents show that USAID funded the exportation of 11,000 samples from Yunnan Province,…
12 Key Questions That All Americans Should Ask About The Shameful Attempt To Cover Up The Truth About Jeffrey Epstein
by Tyler Durden Authored by Michael Snyder via TheMostImportantNews.com, I literally feel sick right now. After waiting for years for the truth about Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking operation to come out, and after months of being promised that stunning new information would be released soon, now we are being told to forget the entire thing….
Exclusive: Inside the Biden EPA’s double down on DEI ahead of Trump’s return
Just days after the 2024 election, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) staff sought to double down on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) initiatives, according to documents first obtained by the Functional Government Initiative (FGI) and provided exclusively to the Daily Caller News Foundation. Federal workers in EPA’s now-shuttered Office of Inclusive Excellence discussed the agency’s…
Netanyahu Surprises Trump With Hand-Delivered Nobel Peace Prize Nomination
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Monday that he had nominated President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. Netanyahu and Trump met at the White House to discuss key developments in the Middle East. Netanyahu expressed his appreciation for Trump’s leadership and said he nominated Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize award, Fox News reported. “I want…
EXCLUSIVE: Gen. Flynn Warns of Deep State Communist Coup, Says Perps Must be Accountable
The ongoing Deep State coup attempt that has become more extreme in the Trump’s second administration must be stopped and those responsible for the lawlessness during the first term must be arrested and held accountable, explained General Michael Flynn (ret.) in this explosive interview with The New American magazine’s Alex Newman. Gen. Flynn expressed deep…
What We Know About Victims of Texas Floods
This article was originally published by The Epoch Times: What We Know About Victims of Texas Floods The death toll from a series of devastating Texas floods over the July 4 weekend has risen to more than 100 people, many of whom are children. “Everyone here at the White House, including the President of the…
Russian fertility crisis accelerating – deputy PM
The country’s birth rate has dropped as the number of women of childbearing age hits a historic low, Tatyana Golikova has warned Russia faces a fertility crisis with the pool of women of childbearing age plummeting, Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova has warned. Speaking at a meeting with lawmakers on Tuesday, Golikova said the number…
LA’s minimum wage hike could destroy one of its biggest industries
Los Angeles’ minimum wage hike for workers in the tourism industry could potentially do more harm than good. In May, the Los Angeles City Council approved minimum wage increases for employees in the tourism industry. The municipal ordinance requires hotels in Los Angeles to gradually increase their hourly minimum wage each year until it reaches $30…
AI Voice Impersonates Rubio In Calls To Officials
Someone used artificial intelligence-powered software to imitate Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s voice and writing style in contacting foreign ministers, a U.S. governor and a member of Congress. Authorities do not know who is behind impersonation attempts, The Washington Post reported Tuesday, citing a senior U.S. official and a cable sent by Rubio’s office to…
Orbán’s Patriots to Lead EU 2040 Climate Target Talks
Patriots for Europe (PfE) will lead negotiations on the European Union’s next climate target on behalf of the European Parliament (EP), officials confirmed to POLITICO Brussels. The news is significant on several fronts. Firstly, it marks a clear victory for the right-wing political group, which was established almost exactly one year ago by Hungarian Prime…
President Trump Says U.S. to Send More Weapons to Ukraine Just Days After Pentagon Warned of Depleted Stockpiles
by Jim Hoft In a whiplash reversal that has infuriated America-First conservatives, President Donald Trump now says the United States “has to” ship still more arms, missiles, and ammo to Ukraine — just days after the Pentagon froze deliveries because our own stockpiles are running dry. Less than a week ago, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth…
WATCH LIVE: Texas officials update on flood search and rescue efforts
Kerr County officials hold briefing on flood recovery efforts as dozens remain missing. #foxnews #news #us #fox #texas #floods Subscribe to Fox News: https://bit.ly/2vBUvAS Watch more Fox News Video: http://video.foxnews.com Watch Fox News Channel Live: http://www.foxnewsgo.com/ FOX News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-encompassing news service delivering breaking news as well as political and business…
