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The Biden-Harris administration announced early this year that Sneha Nair would become a special assistant in the Energy Department’s National Nuclear Security Administration, which is the government agency charged with building the nation’s nuclear warheads and maintaining its nuclear stockpile. What the National Nuclear Security Administration does is one of the most critical elements—and technically highly specialized—of the national security architecture that has helped keep the U.S. out of another major armed conflict since World War II. Historically, Nair is an unusual choice for the NNSA, which she joined in February. She has advocated expanding the role of “diversity, equity, and inclusion,” known as DEI, in nuclear security. Nair suggested that DEI can help mitigate the “threat posed by some white supremacist groups” to our nuclear arsenal. She also has written about how “queering nuclear weapons” not only “strengthens security” but “reshapes disarmament.” This is not a position that requires Senate confirmation. A special assistant within a Cabinet agency, such as the Energy Department, however, may lead initiatives for a principal within the department. How much power Nair and other special assistants wield depends on who that principal is. Special assistants may be quite influential, or not at all. There is nothing at all wrong with “queer” people working in the nuclear field; they—like otherwise qualified Americans—deserve to serve our nation. But Nair’s position that “queer theory is also about rejecting binary choices and zero-sum thinking, such as the tenet that nuclear deterrence creates security and disarmament creates vulnerability” seems diametrically opposed to the stated mission of the National Nuclear Security Administration. Nair also has written that “queer theory helps us not only see the bad of a world with nuclear weapons, but also imagine the good of a world without them.” Papers examining “gender-sensitive approaches to nuclear weapons policy” and “gender mainstreaming” are regularly published in academia and presented at international conferences. However, it is odd to see someone who argues that “we need to continue our work to build a world free of nuclear weapons” given a position within NNSA, which shouldn’t be engaged in abstract theory but rather in the very real work of building the U.S. nuclear arsenal. Unfortunately, this work is woefully behind, which puts America at risk as hostile powers such as China, Russia, and North Korea accelerate their nuclear weapons programs while Iran continues its progress toward becoming a nuclear power. NNSA’s administrator recently said the United States wouldn’t hit production rates for new nuclear warheads before 2035—years beyond when the agency is supposed to be able to build new plutonium pits and warheads at scale. So it’s worth asking; Why is NNSA putting an advocate for nuclear disarmament with a focus on queer theory in its headquarters as a special assistant? Indeed, given the bipartisan concern over the National Nuclear Security Administration’s ability to stay on schedule as the U.S. modernizes its nuclear arsenal, one would assume NNSA would be hiring program managers and senior leaders who are focused like a laser on getting the nuclear modernization program back on track—not hiring those who advocate nuclear disarmament on the basis of spurious academic theories. It’s almost enough to make Americans wonder if the National Nuclear Security Administration is truly serious about ensuring that the U.S. is able to field a nuclear arsenal that credibly can deter the nuclear-armed autocrats in Beijing, Moscow, and Pyongyang, let alone the nuclear aspirants in Tehran. Or is the Biden-Harris administration bent on imposing its radical social agenda on every element of the U.S. government, even the NNSA, at the cost of America’s national security? The post Biden-Harris Admin’s Odd Choice for Nuclear Security Agency appeared first on The Daily Signal.

A young cat, thrilled to have her paw fixed, runs around and encourages other kittens to join in the fun. KickersChatonsOrphelinsMontrealA tabby kitten named Kickers came to Chatons Orphelins Montreal with her five siblings. Four of them were born with varying degrees of malformation in their legs.Hoping for a chance to walk and run on all fours, they embarked on a new journey with the help of volunteers. They arrived in their foster home at around seven weeks old and immediately crawled up to their carers for affection.Despite their bum legs, Kickers and her siblings tried to scoot around, eagerly wanting to navigate their room and play like other cats. Kickers and her siblingsChatonsOrphelinsMontrealKickers, who had one bent paw, hobbled up to her carers whenever they entered the room. "Unlike some of her siblings with two malformed legs, Kickers had one which curved inwards. We put a splint on her as soon as she arrived," the rescue shared.After a day of wearing the splint, Kickers grew accustomed to it and started scampering around as if nothing happened. She was born with a bent front pawChatonsOrphelinsMontrealHer siblings also received treatment to correct their legs, putting them in the right direction. "We took advantage of their growth spurt to help reposition their paws and improve their quality of life."With bandages protecting their arms and elbows, Kickers and her siblings no longer felt sore or uncomfortable when moving around. ChatonsOrphelinsMontrealAs her range of motion improved, Kickers grew more curious about her surroundings, and her personality began to shine. "She has huge back paws (with extra toes), which only adds to her cuteness when she walks."Her hind paws have different colored toe beans, and she loves showing them off whenever she demands attention from her people. She has different colored toe beansChatonsOrphelinsMontrealAs Kickers became more steady on her feet, she encouraged her siblings to play, move around, and exercise their arms.Bottine, the kitten with two twisted front legs and white paws, was nearly as active as her littermates and spent most of her time lounging on the couch. Kickers nudged her to play and showed her that despite having bandages on, they could explore, create antics, and even climb a mountain of pillows. Bottine and KickersChatonsOrphelinsMontrealKickers also keeps her two brothers, Paxx and Maxou, company, making sure no one ever feels left out."After ten days, Kicker's paw almost completely straightened. She could finally land on her paw pad and immediately started running around. She was so excited to be able to play like a normal kitten." Kickers and PaxxChatonsOrphelinsMontreal"Now that her paw is functional, she runs on all four legs, having a good time wherever she goes. Her right front leg has gained a lot of strength and is about 80% straight."Kickers has blossomed into a fearless young cat, always the first to inspect new things and share them with others. "She's so full of life and is close to her siblings. As soon as they want to take a nap, they come to us to cuddle and purr." ChatonsOrphelinsMontrealKickers is affectionate, mischievous, and doesn't want to miss out on any action. She is a ball of energy, constantly on the move.Despite the rough patch early in her life, Kickers has always been a bright spirit. She lights up every room she graces and wants her siblings to have as much fun as she does. She's blossomed into a playful ball of energyChatonsOrphelinsMontrealShe loves other cats and even dogs and is a true social butterfly and a full-time purr machine.With the help of many kind people, Kickers and her siblings are thriving as they explore and enjoy the many joys of kittenhood. ChatonsOrphelinsMontrealShare this story with your friends. More on Kickers and her siblings and Chatons Orphelins Montreal on Instagram and Facebook.Related story: Kind Man Lets a Cat into His Home and Finds Out She Has a Single Kitten that Needs Extra Help