Jonathan Haidt is a professor at NYU, an acknowledged leader in the field of social psychology, and a champion of free speech. He recently faced a requirement that all scholars wishing to present research to the Society for Personality and Social Psychology were to submit a statement explaining “whether and how this submission advanced the […]
https://thepricklypear.org/wp-content/uploads/dei.jpg331522Dr. Thomas Pattersonhttps://thepricklypear.org/wp-content/uploads/logo_website_2022_v3_400x61.pngDr. Thomas Patterson2023-03-20 00:30:492023-03-19 06:03:24DEI Is An Attack on Free Speech
The Biden Administration’s 2023 budget bill made headlines by proposing a so-called “billionaire tax,” imposing a 25-percent minimum rate on the “unrealized capital gains” of the wealthiest Americans. The Biden measure rests on an economic falsehood. The new proposal rests on the work of far-left academics such as Thomas Piketty and Gabriel Zucman, who erroneously […]
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The U.S. Federal Reserve may be less likely to use its key tool to combat inflation because of recent bank failures. The Fed has been aggressively hiking interest rates for months to help combat inflation. While inflation has slowed, it remains elevated. Given the recent bank collapses, hiking rates again may be too risky for […]
“If the U.S. doesn’t hit the brakes and continues to barrel down the wrong track,” China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on March 7, “no amount of guardrails can prevent the carriage from derailing and crashing, and there will surely be conflict and confrontation.” He also spoke of “catastrophic consequences.” The unusually pointed warning followed […]
Editors’ Note: Larry Elder, the author of this article, is an African American and a prominent conservative writer, speaker, talk show host and former candidate for Governor of California. About Scott Adams, the white male creator of the (once) popular “Dilbert” comic strip, The Washington Post wrote: On his Feb. 22 episode of “Real […]
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Law schools that permit students to heckle and disrupt speakers fail to impress upon them the importance of free speech rights and could have a negative impact on the future of the legal profession, experts told the Daily Caller News Foundation. In the past year, protestors have attempted to shut down speakers at Stanford University, […]
A new report by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) examined the financial impact of illegal immigration in the United States, revealing that hundreds of millions of American taxpayer dollars are spent on dealing with the issue. In a statement to The Foreign Desk, Ron Kovach, Press Secretary for FAIR, noted that as of […]
Democrat Kevin Robinson will replace Republican Phoenix City Councilman Sal DiCiccio in District 6, and Democrat Kesha Hodge Washington is on track to unseat incumbent Councilman Carlos Garcia following a runoff election on Tuesday. Republican Sam Stone, who was up against former police officer Robinson, quickly conceded after seeing the results at his election night […]
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The FBI agent squirmed on the hot seat. Confronted with messages the Justice Department attempted to conceal, Nicole Miller, one of the lead FBI investigators assigned to the Proud Boys case, was on the verge of admitting that the FBI monitored privileged communications between one defendant and his attorney in 2021. “It appears so,” Miller […]
In 2021, Todd Bensman stood on the edge of the Rio Grande river with a member of a drug cartel. Despite usually trying to avoid the cartels, Bensman found himself interviewing the man, who happened to be on vacation after guiding a group of illegal aliens into Texas. “He had his cocaine. He had a […]
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DEI Is An Attack on Free Speech
/in Arizona News, Culture War, Education, Featured, Liberty, Politics /by Dr. Thomas PattersonJonathan Haidt is a professor at NYU, an acknowledged leader in the field of social psychology, and a champion of free speech. He recently faced a requirement that all scholars wishing to present research to the Society for Personality and Social Psychology were to submit a statement explaining “whether and how this submission advanced the […]
The Unconstitutional Tax on “Unrealized Capital Gains”
/in Economy, Featured, Latest News, Politics /by Phillip W. MagnessThe Biden Administration’s 2023 budget bill made headlines by proposing a so-called “billionaire tax,” imposing a 25-percent minimum rate on the “unrealized capital gains” of the wealthiest Americans. The Biden measure rests on an economic falsehood. The new proposal rests on the work of far-left academics such as Thomas Piketty and Gabriel Zucman, who erroneously […]
‘No Painless Option’: Fed Faces Tough Choice on Inflation Following Bank Collapses
/in Economy, Featured, Latest News, Personal Finance, Politics /by Casey HarperThe U.S. Federal Reserve may be less likely to use its key tool to combat inflation because of recent bank failures. The Fed has been aggressively hiking interest rates for months to help combat inflation. While inflation has slowed, it remains elevated. Given the recent bank collapses, hiking rates again may be too risky for […]
China’s War Warnings
/in Featured, Latest News, National Security, Politics /by Gordon Chang“If the U.S. doesn’t hit the brakes and continues to barrel down the wrong track,” China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on March 7, “no amount of guardrails can prevent the carriage from derailing and crashing, and there will surely be conflict and confrontation.” He also spoke of “catastrophic consequences.” The unusually pointed warning followed […]
White Man Down: Frustration Is Not Racism
/in Culture War, Featured, Latest News, Liberty, Politics /by Larry ElderEditors’ Note: Larry Elder, the author of this article, is an African American and a prominent conservative writer, speaker, talk show host and former candidate for Governor of California. About Scott Adams, the white male creator of the (once) popular “Dilbert” comic strip, The Washington Post wrote: On his Feb. 22 episode of “Real […]
Law Schools’ Heckling Trends Show Disturbing Future For The Legal System, Experts Argue
/in Culture War, Education, Featured, Latest News, Liberty, Politics /by Alexa SchwerhaLaw schools that permit students to heckle and disrupt speakers fail to impress upon them the importance of free speech rights and could have a negative impact on the future of the legal profession, experts told the Daily Caller News Foundation. In the past year, protestors have attempted to shut down speakers at Stanford University, […]
New Study Shows Illegal Immigration Costing Taxpayers $151 Billion + A Year
/in Featured, Latest News, National Security, Politics /by Elliot NazarA new report by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) examined the financial impact of illegal immigration in the United States, revealing that hundreds of millions of American taxpayer dollars are spent on dealing with the issue. In a statement to The Foreign Desk, Ron Kovach, Press Secretary for FAIR, noted that as of […]
Business-Aligned Democratic Allies Prevail in Phoenix City Council Election
/in Arizona News, Featured, Latest News, Maricopa, Politics /by Cameron ArcandDemocrat Kevin Robinson will replace Republican Phoenix City Councilman Sal DiCiccio in District 6, and Democrat Kesha Hodge Washington is on track to unseat incumbent Councilman Carlos Garcia following a runoff election on Tuesday. Republican Sam Stone, who was up against former police officer Robinson, quickly conceded after seeing the results at his election night […]
A ‘Spill’ of FBI Secrets
/in Featured, Latest News, Liberty, Politics /by Julie KellyThe FBI agent squirmed on the hot seat. Confronted with messages the Justice Department attempted to conceal, Nicole Miller, one of the lead FBI investigators assigned to the Proud Boys case, was on the verge of admitting that the FBI monitored privileged communications between one defendant and his attorney in 2021. “It appears so,” Miller […]
Biden’s ‘La Invitacion’ to Illegal Aliens Triggered Border Crisis, New Book Charges
/in Featured, Latest News, National Security, Politics /by Virginia AllenIn 2021, Todd Bensman stood on the edge of the Rio Grande river with a member of a drug cartel. Despite usually trying to avoid the cartels, Bensman found himself interviewing the man, who happened to be on vacation after guiding a group of illegal aliens into Texas. “He had his cocaine. He had a […]