So reasonable: A Virginia Democrat lawmaker says she will introduce legislation to have parents criminally prosecuted if they do not “affirm” their child as transgender. Teachers and social workers would report parents to Child Protective Services under the bill envisioned … Continue reading →
This is a fascinating article that discusses the effect of high numbers of women in academia. It’s something I’ve thought about quite a bit, and I had already come to some reluctant conclusions that are in line with the conclusions … Continue reading →
When I was a child of around ten, one semi-bored day I came across the light-verse poem “Evolution” in a book on a shelf in my house. Even at the age of ten it amused me and also moved me, … Continue reading →
Being an Everly Brothers fan even as a child and seeing these two names – Felice and Boudleaux Bryant – on so many of their songs, I wondered about them for a long time. Who were they? It’s quite a … Continue reading →
…how “God, country, and family” has become the very essence of Fascism? Here’s her “fascism”: But here is a cataloging, as best as I can pull together, of the claims used to portray Meloni as fascist: Meloni “bemoans” the chronically … Continue reading →
What is Lindsey Graham’s goal in proposing a national abortion bill at this point, shortly before the midterms? There’s a common belief on the right that he’s trying to sabotage Republican control of the Senate in 2022, as argued in … Continue reading →
Ann Althouse writes: “We have full access to everything. We can go everywhere.” That was the repeated statement of the 3 DOJ lawyers — who were described as displaying an “arrogant” demeanor — who were present during the Mar-a-Lago raid, … Continue reading →
Here’s a little more background on the confusion. In 2019 the Kansas Supreme Court had ruled that the state constitution includes a right to abortion, based on reasoning such as this: The decision, in which one of the seven justices … Continue reading →
Today I was making a doctor’s appointment, and the person I was speaking to on the phone said she needed to update my records and ask me a few questions. I could decline to answer if I so chose. The … Continue reading →
The pharmaceutical treatment of children who present with gender dysphoria is getting more widespread. Children cannot validly consent, but they – and transgender activists on social media, plus therapists and doctors who believe in “affirming” the chosen new gender – … Continue reading →
Governor Whitmer of Michigan vetoes adoption and pregnancy help passed by the Republican legislature of her state: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently vetoed $20 million in anti-abortion line items in the state’s budget meant to support expecting mothers and adoption … Continue reading →
Commenter “F” asked a question yesterday on the thread about the exchange between Bridges and Hawley concerning who can get pregnant: I think the question of violence is where Bridges wins the point. It is a dishonest point — Hawley … Continue reading →