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Thomas says some elite campuses are off limits to conservatives
politics10 days ago

Thomas says some elite campuses are off limits to conservatives

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas told a Hoover Institute audience that certain prestigious colleges, including Stanford Law School, are effectively 'off limits' to conservatives; Stanford disputed the claim and said they'd be honored to host him. The remark highlights a broader debate over campus tolerance for conservative ideas and free speech, including past disruptions of conservative speakers like Judge Kyle Duncan. Thomas noted he has visited Yale Law School but not Stanford and suggested YouTube helps preserve conservative ideas like Thomas Sowell's for students who might find them 'unpalatable' in person.

via Fox News|
#clarence-thomas#conservatives#free-speech
AOC's Egg Freezing Sparks Debate Over Women, Career, and Choice
politics13 days ago

AOC's Egg Freezing Sparks Debate Over Women, Career, and Choice

NY Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez documented her decision to freeze her eggs at 36 on Instagram, saying it’s about control and normalizing options for working women, and she’ll pay about $8,000 out of pocket with roughly $1,200 yearly for storage. Conservative critics argue it undermines traditional motherhood, but doctors say egg freezing can be viable at 36 and many freezes go unused yet still offer peace of mind. A UCLA Health study notes only about 6% of frozen eggs are used for IVF within seven years, while the broader trend shows later childbearing and rising costs; average total costs for egg freezing run around $16,000, with insurance rarely covering it.

via The Guardian|
#aoc#conservatives#egg-freezing
Egg-freezing sparks GOP nerves and White House caution ahead of midterms
politics14 days ago

Egg-freezing sparks GOP nerves and White House caution ahead of midterms

AOC’s Instagram video showing her preparing to freeze her eggs triggered a political debate about fertility, family and feminism. Conservatives mocked the move, while some warned it could hurt Republicans’ messaging as the White House signals a pro-family approach. The episode underscores how viral moments shape campaign strategies and deepen divides, with Democrats rallying and Republicans divided on how to respond as midterms loom.

via Axios|
#aoc#conservatives#egg-freezing
From bench to battleground: Sophie Cunningham’s MAGA pivot
politics16 days ago

From bench to battleground: Sophie Cunningham’s MAGA pivot

Indiana Fever reserve Sophie Cunningham—Caitlin Clark’s on-court enforcer—becomes a political lightning rod after saying she’s concerned about transgender athletes in womens’ sports, attracting praise from GOP figures and Fox News while critics point out the rarity of such athletes in top leagues; the piece suggests Cunningham may be courting a MAGA-aligned profile as she eyes a return to basketball.

via Salon.com|
#conservatives#indiana-fever#maga
politics17 days ago

Conservatives push long-term bid to redefine birthright citizenship after Supreme Court setback

Conservatives are turning the Supreme Court’s narrowed ruling on birthright citizenship into a multi-decade campaign, with White House orders narrowing who qualifies, efforts to pursue legislation and court-driven strategies, and scholars cautioning the fight could echo abortion-rights battles as they target birth tourism and citizenship eligibility.

via Politico|
#birth-tourism#birthright-citizenship#conservatives
Tories seek to bar foreign nationals from social housing, claim 228k homes could be freed
politics18 days ago

Tories seek to bar foreign nationals from social housing, claim 228k homes could be freed

The Conservatives would end social housing tenancies for foreign nationals in England and cancel current tenancies for couples where neither person is UK/Irish/EU, aiming to free about 228,000 homes for British families; future tenancies would be limited to UK nationals and EU settled-status holders, while asylum seekers remain largely ineligible except in exceptional cases. Labour calls the plan unserious and unworkable, Shelter warns it would worsen homelessness, and about 1.34 million households are on social housing waiting lists.

via BBC|
#conservatives#immigration#politics
Mullin's immigration stance triggers conservative backlash
politics23 days ago

Mullin's immigration stance triggers conservative backlash

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin drew conservative backlash after an Oklahoma immigration speech advocating reform and visa changes, while reaffirming a no-amnesty stance on social media, a stance critics say conflicts with his earlier remarks and the Trump administration’s deportation agenda. Supporters say he seeks strict enforcement alongside targeted legal-immigration updates to address labor shortages, while opponents, including former Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino, accuse him of flip-flopping on policy.

via Fox News|
#conservatives#deportations#immigration
Pasta Pass Ignites Conservative Debate on Voting ID Rules
politics1 month ago

Pasta Pass Ignites Conservative Debate on Voting ID Rules

Conservatives praised Olive Garden’s policy requiring a photo ID for the Never-Ending Pasta Pass, arguing it’s stricter than voting-ID rules in several states, which has turned the restaurant into a talking point in the broader voter-ID dispute. The piece notes that 14 states plus D.C. don’t require ID to vote and highlights support for the SAVE America Act from Trump and GOP lawmakers, who frame the bill as essential for election security amid midterm pressures.

via Fox News|
#conservatives#olive-garden#politics
MAGA Bets on Trump's World Cup Gambit—and Loses Interest
politics1 month ago

MAGA Bets on Trump's World Cup Gambit—and Loses Interest

Pro‑Trump voices cheered Trump’s move to get Balogun’s red-card suspension overturned for the Belgium game, even tying it to odds on the U.S. win, but after the U.S. 4–1 loss conservatives quickly dropped the sport, labeling soccer as “gay.” The piece argues this shows MAGA’s support for Trump’s meddling is transactional and short‑lived when outcomes disappoint.

via The Bulwark|
#conservatives#fifa#maga
Mixed Reactions Mark the Great American State Fair
politics1 month ago

Mixed Reactions Mark the Great American State Fair

TPM’s weekend dispatch from the Great American State Fair on the National Mall captures a mix of awe, confusion, and frustration among attendees—an angry admission of “I’m mad at Trump,” a lineup of booths (Freedom Truck, AMAC, a ‘Great Awakening’ stall, a DOJ/BOP display, a Trump passport) and a sense that the exhibit reflects a warped, faith-forward strand of modern conservatism—before shifting to Alaska’s Dan Sullivan ballot drama and a ranked list of Trump-fair headlines.

via Talking Points Memo|
#alaska-sullivan#conservatives#great-american-state-fair
Brexit's stubborn legacy reshapes Britain's politics
world2 months ago

Brexit's stubborn legacy reshapes Britain's politics

Ten years after the Brexit vote, UK politics remain deeply divided and unsettled as Brexit’s consequences persist: successive Conservative leaders struggled to resolve tensions from the referendum, Labour remains split over Europe, and voters have drifted toward smaller parties like the Greens and Reform UK, while a notable segment of the public expresses “Brexit regret” and a desire to rejoin the EU—yet reentry would be complex, leaving Brexit as unfinished business that continues to shape policy, debate, and trust in politicians.

via AP News|
#brexit#conservatives#keir-starmer
Conservatives push back as Trump’s Iran framework faces scrutiny
politics2 months ago

Conservatives push back as Trump’s Iran framework faces scrutiny

Trump’s 14-point Iran framework, which includes ceasefire steps, sanctions relief, access to frozen assets, and a multibillion-dollar reconstruction plan with a deadline to negotiate a final deal, drew sharp backlash from conservative allies like Pence and Haley who argue it rewards Tehran without dismantling its nuclear program, missiles, or proxies, sparking a debate over whether the concessions are too generous for too little in return.

via Fox News|
#conservatives#haley#iran
energy-and-climate5 months ago

MAGA allies push solar power to win over the GOP base

Conservative influencers Katie Miller and Kellyanne Conway are backing the American Energy First push by the American Clean Power Association to rebrand solar as a domestic, affordable energy solution for Trump voters. The campaign relies on polling, paid media partnerships, and conservative media placements to bolster solar’s standing among the GOP base and counter policy moves seen as hostile to renewables, while broader debates over subsidies and incentives continue shaping the industry’s political fortunes.

via Politico|
#american-energy-first#conservatives#energy-and-climate