The London “Evening Standard” is hardly a left-wing publication. On most issues it backs the Tory views. However, back on July 17th they publicised a plea to the government to “let us bring in the workers we need to succeed”. It was issued by a consortium of business groups representing thousands of companies. They are …
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White replacement theory is said to be the driver behind much of the gun violence in America. It claims that white people will be systematically replaced by black and brown migrants, and comprises two sub-conspiracies: the so-called “great replacement theory”, originating in France: western identity is under siege by massive waves of immigration, mainly …
There are so many simple, clear steps that lawmakers can take to reduce the epidemic of gun violence in America. The following policies are actually supported by an overwhelming majority of Americans and even many gun owners: Universal background checks. Closing the gun show loophole. Banning assault weapons such as AR-15s. Banning bump stocks. Addressing …
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From The Hill The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that it will resume capital punishment for the first time in nearly two decades. Barr’s announcement comes as the number of executions in the United States has declined over the last decade amid concerns about whether capital punishment disproportionately impacts African Americans. Only three federal …
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From The Week: One effect of schools “off-rolling” low-achieving pupils has been an increase in the number of children who are home-schooled. Almost 60,000 children in England are estimated to have been educated at home last year – double the number in 2014 – though since there is no national register of home-schooled children, the …
