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Trump & Netanyahu Press Conference: U.S. will "take over" and "own" the Gaza Strip.
Yes but this time He's being directed by the Real President of USA Nethanyahu -
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LGB Alliance Accuses Trans Activists of Undermining Workplace DEI Policies
The trans agenda has been undermining everything the gay and lesbians have worked for for years, decades even. id be pissed. -
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Trump Set to Issue Executive Order Banning Transgender Athletes from Female Sports
To all the Trump haters .... don't tell me you think this is a bad decision? -
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LGB Alliance Accuses Trans Activists of Undermining Workplace DEI Policies
The LGB Alliance has claimed that corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies have been hijacked by "misogynistic" and "homophobic" trans extremists, leading to the suppression of gender-critical viewpoints in the workplace. The organisation, which represents the interests of lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals, has called for companies to restore protections for freedom of speech and conscience, arguing that current DEI initiatives are being weaponised to silence dissent. Among their chief concerns is the replacement of women's restrooms with gender-neutral facilities, enforced pronoun usage, and the alleged bullying of employees who express a belief in biological sex. Simon White, a representative of the LGB Alliance, stated that DEI policies have been "corrupted by powerful lobby groups that present the law as they’d like it to be rather than how it actually is" and that these changes have turned "workplaces into battlegrounds in the culture war." He added that internal staff networks, originally intended to support LGB employees, have been "co-opted by extremists focused on advancing a narrow, misogynistic, and homophobic interpretation of ‘trans rights’." Several high-profile incidents have drawn attention to the growing tension surrounding DEI policies. In one case, Fran Itkoff, a 90-year-old volunteer from California, was dismissed from a multiple sclerosis charity after questioning why she needed to add "she/her" pronouns to her email signature. The National MS Society stated at the time that she had been asked to leave due to statements "not aligning with our policy of inclusion." However, the backlash was so intense that the charity later apologised, calling its decision a "mistake." The LGB Alliance itself has faced significant opposition. At its annual conference last year, trans rights activists disrupted proceedings by releasing hundreds of live crickets into the auditorium. Despite such attacks, the organisation is moving forward with efforts to challenge what it sees as the overreach of DEI policies. It is launching a new business forum aimed at helping companies "re-establish fair workplace policies," encouraging executives to work with HR departments to reassess their approach. The group has also criticised major corporations such as HSBC and Linklaters for celebrating their high rankings on an equality leaderboard run by Stonewall, arguing that the charity's influence over corporate HR policies has led to problematic changes. Stonewall has faced scrutiny for advising organisations to replace the term "mother" with "parent who has given birth" to improve their ranking on its equality index. The Welsh government, which appeared high on Stonewall’s list in 2020, had already removed "mother" from its maternity policy a year earlier. This growing backlash against DEI policies is not limited to the UK. In the United States, former President Donald Trump has taken a firm stance against DEI initiatives, issuing an executive order to end what he called "radical and wasteful government DEI programmes." In the financial sector, City of London banks and investment firms have been pressuring the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to relax planned diversity regulations, citing concerns that stringent DEI requirements could slow economic growth. A recent poll conducted by JLP among 500 City executives found that one in three business leaders now believe DEI policies have gone too far. Meanwhile, the Institute & Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) recently abandoned plans to introduce its own strict diversity rules following internal pushback from members. The debate over DEI policies continues to intensify, with advocates arguing they are necessary for workplace inclusivity, while critics claim they have been misused to enforce ideological conformity. As corporations navigate this evolving landscape, the push to balance inclusivity with free expression is likely to remain a contentious issue. Based on a report by Daily Telegraph 2025-02-06 -
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Trump Set to Issue Executive Order Banning Transgender Athletes from Female Sports
President Donald Trump is poised to sign an executive order Wednesday that will bar transgender girls and women from participating in female sports at schools and colleges across the United States. The move, fulfilling a campaign promise, is expected to have sweeping implications for educational institutions receiving federal funding. The order, titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” will be signed in the afternoon, according to sources familiar with the matter, including a White House official and a congressional representative. Rep. Nancy Mace (R., S.C.), who plans to attend the signing, defended the decision in a press release, stating, “This executive order restores fairness, upholds Title IX’s original intent, and defends the rights of female athletes who have worked their whole lives to compete at the highest levels.” The timing of the order coincides with the 39th annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Although the exact details of the order remain unclear, it is expected that Trump will direct the Department of Education to interpret Title IX regulations as prohibiting transgender girls and women from competing in female sports categories. If implemented, the interpretation could lead to policy changes and regulatory guidance affecting almost every K-12 school and college in the nation. Title IX, a provision in the Education Amendments Act of 1972, prohibits sex-based discrimination in educational activities, but its application to transgender students has been the subject of fierce debate for years. With over 1,100 member schools, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has already signaled that it will move quickly to adjust its policies in response to the executive order. “We’re a national governing body and we follow federal law,” NCAA President Charlie Baker said during a contentious hearing with Republican senators in December. The order could significantly impact the 27 states that already have restrictions on transgender athletes in school sports, while also challenging the policies of 14 states that currently mandate their inclusion. Legal battles over the rights of transgender athletes have already played out in courts across the country. In several cases, judges have ruled in favor of transgender female plaintiffs, arguing that categorical bans on their participation violate Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause. However, some courts have indicated a willingness to uphold restrictions, suggesting that limiting eligibility for women’s sports may be legally consistent with Title IX’s intent. As Trump’s executive order takes effect, the legal and political fight over transgender inclusion in sports is expected to escalate, with schools, advocacy groups, and lawmakers bracing for its far-reaching impact. Based on a report by WSJ 2025-02-06 -
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Prince Harry’s US Visa Battle Resurfaces Amid Trump’s Presidency
The legal battle over Prince Harry’s US visa records has returned to court following Donald Trump’s re-election, with a conservative think tank pushing for the release of documents they claim could prove the duke lied about his past drug use. The Heritage Foundation has revived its lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security, arguing that transparency is necessary to determine whether Prince Harry was truthful in his visa application. In his 2023 memoir, *Spare*, Prince Harry openly admitted to using cocaine, cannabis, and psychedelic substances. If he disclosed this on his visa application before moving to California with his wife, Meghan Markle, in 2020, it could have impacted his eligibility. The case had previously been dismissed in September by a judge in Washington, but Trump’s return to office has led the think tank to pursue the matter once again, believing the new political climate could work in their favor. Judge Carl Nichols has agreed to reopen the case, summoning lawyers from all parties to a hearing at 2 p.m. on Wednesday. The hearing marks a significant moment in determining whether the Biden administration’s refusal to release the duke’s records will continue under Trump’s leadership. As president, Trump has the authority to direct federal agencies to disclose documents, and the think tank is urging him to intervene. Nile Gardiner, who heads the Heritage Foundation’s Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom, described Trump’s victory as a “game-changing” moment, claiming that Prince Harry is no longer “shielded” from scrutiny. He insists that the visa records could either expose false statements made by the duke or confirm that he received special treatment. Trump has not shied away from expressing his opinions on the matter. In February last year, he made his stance clear: “I wouldn’t protect him. He betrayed the Queen. That’s unforgivable. He would be on his own if it was down to me.” Trump has also previously suggested that if Harry had lied on his visa application, officials would “have to take appropriate action,” raising the possibility of deportation. The outcome of the case remains uncertain, but with the shifting political landscape, Prince Harry’s immigration status is once again under intense scrutiny. Based on a report by The Times 2025-02-06
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