#Gender identity and political evil

#Gender identity and political evil

Friedrich Hayek, one of the foundational theorists of the American right, warned us about the demonization of transgender people. Gender identity raises a cluster of distinctive issues: locker rooms, bathrooms, health insurance, military service, prisons and homeless shelters. We oughtn’t mush them all together. But there is a nasty common thread. In today’s politics, even…

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#Ramaswamy isolates himself on Ukraine with proposed Putin pact

#Ramaswamy isolates himself on Ukraine with proposed Putin pact

When the Fox News hosts asked the eight Republican presidential candidates on the debate stage last week who would not support continued funding for Ukraine, only Vivek Ramaswamy raised his hand.  The 38-year-old entrepreneur and political newcomer has laid out a radical stance on foreign policy, featuring what his critics see as a Putin-friendly proposal…

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#House, Senate GOP set for internal fight over Ukraine 

#House, Senate GOP set for internal fight over Ukraine 

Senate and House Republicans are girding themselves for an internal battle over President Biden’s request for another $24 billion to continue funding the war and humanitarian assistance in Ukraine.   The GOP’s divisions over the war were on full display at last week’s presidential debate.  Republicans with traditional national security views — former U.S. Ambassador…

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#Tropical Storm Idalia threatens Florida, may strengthen 

#Tropical Storm Idalia threatens Florida, may strengthen 

Tropical Storm Idalia formed Sunday in the Gulf of Mexico, posing a threat to Florida as forecasters predict it could strengthen into a hurricane this week, the National Hurricane Center said.  Idalia is expected to become a hurricane over the eastern Gulf of Mexico and then turn northeast toward the west coast of Florida, the National…

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