#Letters to the Editor — July 31, 2022

#Letters to the Editor — July 31, 2022

“Letters to the Editor — July 31, 2022” Gender in classChristopher F. Rufo’s “LA Puts ‘Gender Theory’ Before Kids” (July 23) remarks how Los Angeles public schools are promoting keeping “the student’s gender identity a secret from parents if the student so desires.” Rufo forgot to mention that California could be leading the way with…

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#Western ‘dictator envy’ ignores strengths of democracy

#Western ‘dictator envy’ ignores strengths of democracy

“Western ‘dictator envy’ ignores strengths of democracy” Some Western leaders envy dictators’ powers. President Donald Trump said, when North Korea’s Kim Jong-un speaks, “his people sit up at attention. I want my people to do the same.” President Barack Obama told reporters it would be so much easier to be the president of China. Canada’s…

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#Americans fed up with crime and other commentary

#Americans fed up with crime and other commentary

“Americans fed up with crime and other commentary” Liberal: Americans Fed Up With Crime “The successful recall of progressive San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin on Tuesday is arguably the political earthquake of the year so far,” reports CNN’s Harry Enten. “The outcome showed that not even in the Democratic bastion of San Francisco is…

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#Biden draws heat for invoking Defense Production Act for solar panels

#Biden draws heat for invoking Defense Production Act for solar panels

“Biden draws heat for invoking Defense Production Act for solar panels” President Biden drew criticism Monday after invoking the Defense Production Act to potentially expedite the production of solar panels — with journalists and Republicans questioning the rationale for using special wartime powers. Renewable energy advocates, meanwhile, cheered the White House announcement that Biden would…

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#Hochul’s electric-bill posturing and other commentary

#Hochul’s electric-bill posturing and other commentary

“Hochul’s electric-bill posturing and other commentary” Eye on NY: Hochul’s Electric-Bill Posturing Gov. Kathy Hochul may support “the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act’s (CLCPA) goals, but she clearly doesn’t want anyone to link her to its costs,” snarks the Empire Center’s James E. Hanley. She “declared it ‘outrageous’ and ‘unacceptable’ ” for utilities “to ask…

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