The Biden-Harris “smooth transition” continues. When Biden-Harris handlers aren’t escalating the war in Ukraine, they are expanding services that Donald Trump promised to cut. Not only will it affect costs, but it encourages people to take the unhealthiest approach to losing weight. The Biden administration plans to require Medicare and Medicaid to offer coverage of […] The post Biden to Expand Free Obesity Drugs to 7.4M at Great Expense appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

The self-described “queer media” journalist behind the interview with “Wicked” stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande that’s since gone viral is speaking out about the discussion and aftermath. Out magazine’s Tracy E. Gilchrist spoke with Variety after a clip of the interview totally blew up online. In it, Gilchrist tells the movie’s two leads that fans are “really holding space” with the song “Defying Gravity.” This comment caused Erivo, who plays the Wicked Witch of the West (Elphaba), to become emotional. Viewers were confused over what Gilchrist meant by her “holding space” reference and questioned how Erivo could understand. CHECK OUT THE DAILY WIRE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE “I didn’t know that was happening,” the actress said with a quavering voice. “That’s really powerful. That’s what I wanted.” pic.twitter.com/NL8VlANzKa — masha (@MashaParty) November 21, 2024 Gilchrist said she was shocked by the attention. “It’s so overwhelming,” she said. “I was in meetings and my phone started blowing up. Later I was at lunch with a friend, and he kept asking me to explain what was happening – like, why is it funny? I don’t know! It just is.” As of Tuesday morning, the clip has close to 77 million views on X. The Variety interviewer specifically asked Gilchrist about the phrase “holding space” that’s gotten so much attention. Gilchrist said it means “being physically, emotionally and mentally present with someone or something.” She added, “For me, it means being in the moment, not being distracted and feeling something on a cellular level. I think you can hold space with lyrics of a song – one you’ve heard hundreds of times – and it can suddenly take on new meaning when you’re a queer person. The Trump administration is targeting LGBTQ+ people via Project 2025.” Gilchrist went on, “When Cynthia sings ‘I’m through accepting limits,’ there’s power in that. She plays a character who is othered. One who comes to her full power when she is exiled by a charlatan, by a cruel leader. There’s a lot of resonance there right now for anyone who is marginalized. For me, holding space is listening to those lyrics anew and finding solace or inspiration.” “This was for us, for queer people who understand what I meant by holding space  — or really, for anybody who feels marginalized and can relate,” she continued. “So it’s for us. It’s not for them. They can hate all they want.”   

One of the most profound and honest conversations I’ve ever had on the subject of DEI came courtesy of a DEI advocate I spoke with last year. I asked her a simple question: if she believed in DEI as a useful element of corporate policy in theory, why is it that so many DEI programs fail in practice? Her honest answer: “We have to be very robust in our methodology, and we haven’t been. Being able to articulate the meaning of the D, E, and I is critical. If you can’t present it to highlight the fundamental good in the training, it doesn’t work.” An obvious answer, perhaps — but a telling one. The reason for the diversity downshift in American culture, in many cases, is a practitioner issue: DEI proponents have, in many instances, failed to make the argument of why such training is a fundamental good. To the contrary, we’re seeing a growing body of evidence that DEI’s fundamental good, just maybe, was profoundly oversold. On Monday, we got our first look at a critical scientific finding that’s lending new support to the arguments of DEI’s strongest critics — and taking flack from progressive media outlets set on not giving it the coverage it clearly deserves. A study from the Network Contagion Research Institute, released in collaboration with the Rutgers University Social Perception Lab, examined the effects of exposure to training that emphasizes awareness of/opposition to “systemic oppression.” Its goal was answering the question at the core of the DEI debate: do diversity programs that highlight systemic oppression actually reduce bias and improve group dynamics by “increas[ing] empathy,” or do they “increase hostility” towards those that antiracist philosophy paints as oppressive? The study had subjects read either (1) an essay containing typical antiracist arguments about white supremacy and race discrimination, or (2) a control essay about corn production. After reading, subjects analyzed a race-neutral hypothetical interaction: a student applying to an elite university and having their application rejected by an admissions officer. Subjects who read the antiracist essay, which contained excerpts from antiracist figures such as Ibram X. Kendi and Robin DiAngelo, viewed the student’s rejection through what the study deemed hostile attribution bias, perceiving the admissions officer as discriminatory, unfair, and guilty of ‘microaggressions.’ The subjects who were primed with antiracist literature: Demonstrated an increased willingness to punish the admissions officer in the hypothetical scenario, despite the scenario not mentioning the race of the student. Viewed real-life court cases as discriminatory that the control subjects perceived as fair Viewed entire people groups (Hindus) as more racially discriminatory after reading material on caste discrimination The study explained the risk of DEI programs focused on oppressed/oppressor class groupings in the following way: “[DEI] interventions may foster authoritarian mindsets, particularly when anti-oppressive narratives exist within an ideological and vindictive monoculture.” In other words, the oppressor/oppressed distinctions reflected in many modern DEI narratives can actually increase bias, hostility, and attribution of discriminatory beliefs among groups, as opposed to decreasing them. This finding suggests that exposure to ‘antiracist’ narratives decreases people’s ability to view situations rationally; if biased by a preconceived narrative of discrimination, people are more inclined to see discrimination at play in interactions that an unbiased observer might perceive as perfectly fair and reasonable. CHECK OUT THE DAILY WIRE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Is this survey the nail in the coffin for dwindling DEI programs? Of course not — at the end of the day, it’s just one study within a larger body of literature. But the response of media outlets like the New York Times and Bloomberg, who suppressed coverage of the study, should be an indicator to us as to just how important these findings are. This survey is not business as usual. On the contrary, its findings should be a wake-up call to those who still hold out optimism for DEI efforts as a whole. For years, DEI critics have argued that the narratives of modern ‘antiracism,’ which too often prioritizes identity politics and indefensibly broad generalizations over the necessary nuance of looking at the real world, are unfit for purpose. These findings are incredibly sharp arrows in our quiver. It’s time for Americans at large, and the institutions and governments that serve them, to put DEI programs under the fine-toothed comb of scrutiny they have always deserved and examine if their fundamental good is really as good as it’s advertised to be. Programs that create and foster hostility on the basis of race fail basic function tests for building society, engendering trust in institutions, and making Americans less divided. And if DEI programs can’t do any of those three, whether in the boardroom, the classroom, or in the government briefing room, it’s time to ask why they exist at all. * * * Isaac Willour is an award-winning journalist focusing on race, culture, and American conservatism, as well as a corporate relations analyst at Bowyer Research. His work has been featured at outlets including USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times Opinion, C-SPAN and the Daily Wire. He is a member of the Young Voices contributor program and can be found on X @IsaacWillour. The views expressed in this piece are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire.

A courageous woman from Kenya who serves as the United Nations’ Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide was fired after she stood up to the Israel-haters in the U.N. and refused to declare that Israel has committed “genocide” in its war against Hamas, according to The Wall Street Journal. “Alice Nderitu said Israel’s campaign in Gaza doesn’t meet the definition of genocide. She was fired,” The Wall Street Journal editorial board wrote on Monday. “On Wednesday the U.N. will refuse to renew the contract of Alice Wairimu Nderitu, the Kenyan who is the Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide.” “The UN long ago lost credibility as a moral arbiter, but its assault on Israel is hitting a new low. On Wednesday the U.N. will refuse to renew the contract of Alice Wairimu Nderitu, the Kenyan who is the Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide.” https://t.co/6uV6ELCJnU — Fredric U. Dicker (@fud31) November 26, 2024 Nderitu’s office released a guidance paper in 2022 on “when to refer to a situation as ‘genocide.’” She warned that U.N. officials should “adhere to the correct usage” when referring to genocide, noting “its frequent misuse in referring to large scale, grave crimes committed against particular populations.” She pointed out that the term was originally conceived by Polish lawyer Raphael Lemkin in 1944 and meant eliminating entire ethnic groups. CHECK OUT THE DAILY WIRE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE “As a legal matter, establishing a pattern of violence as a genocide requires demonstrating intent,” the WSJ editorial explained, adding, “Israel’s campaign of self-defense doesn’t qualify. The war against Hamas has had many deaths, but Israel’s strategy is intended to dismantle a terrorist regime, not eliminate an ethnic group. The Jewish state has gone to great lengths to minimize Palestinian civilian casualties, even as Hamas uses civilians as shields so their deaths can be used as propaganda.” But the anti-Israel contingents at the U.N. are determined to smear Israel with the charge of genocide. Thus the U.N. Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices issued a report earlier this month accusing Israel of “the possibility of genocide in Gaza and an apartheid system in the West Bank.” “The committee is taking its cues from Austrian Volker Turk, the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, who has spent the past year assailing Israel,” the WSJ editorial board noted. “His claims are often echoed by U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Israel’s critics. … Ms. Nderitu serves at the pleasure of Mr. Gutterres, and Mr. Turk and the anti-Israel faction want her out. “ The Journal received a statement from a U.N. spokesman saying, “Alice Nderitu is leaving the U.N. as her contract is expiring.” “Yet the Secretary-General has the authority to extend Ms. Nderitu’s contract, and U.N. contracts are often renewed when their terms expire. Ms. Nderitu’s removal is a political choice,” the board posited. “Ms. Nderitu may be out, but her refusal to endorse a lie in service of a political agenda has been a profile in courage. Can anyone with integrity survive at the U.N.? “ the board concluded.

Daily Wire host Michael Knowles appeared on Donald Trump Jr.’s “Triggered with Don Jr.” podcast on Monday, where the two discussed the success of Knowles’ Mayflower Cigars and how a positive vision for the future fueled the MAGA movement.  Both Mayflower and MAGA are celebrating massive wins. Obviously, the election of Donald J. Trump is the biggest win — for the future of America and the present economy — and Knowles discussed how a decisive Trump campaign strategy was similar to a strategy he uses for Mayflower.  With Mayflower, “it’s not as though we’re saying ‘don’t give your money to woke cigar companies.’ You know, there aren’t woke cigar companies,” Knowles said. “It’s saying something different. We know this is a good product, a really high-quality product. It’s made with care, it’s artistic, there’s a story here with Mayflower.”  “So, it’s not just that we’re offering the opportunity to harm another company,” Knowles added. “We’re offering you a positive vision. And I think this is something that MAGA has really done both culturally and in government.” The Daily Wire host said the MAGA movement has offered more than a roadblock to “woke Democrats.”  “We’re not merely against something. We’re for something,” Knowles added. “We’re for safe communities. We’re for healthy food. We’re for a strong America.”   “That’s a big deal,” Trump Jr. responded.  “We’re not merely against something. We’re for something.”@michaeljknowles tells @DonaldJTrumpJr how the vision of Mayflower Cigars isn’t about combating woke companies—it’s about crafting high-quality, artistic, and authentically American products. pic.twitter.com/uNPubKQL3C — Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) November 26, 2024 Trump Jr. told Knowles that he’s been hoping to smoke a Mayflower stogie with him and floated the idea of getting together during his father’s inauguration on January 20, 2024.  “I see you got the cigars there — We still have not had time to actually sit down and have one. We’re going to have to change that,” Trump Jr. said. “I sort of assumed my schedule was going to open up on November 6. It turns out it’s pretty busy until January 20th, so maybe in D.C. around the inauguration.”  “That’s a good idea,” Knowles replied. “You’ve had one or two things on your mind, I would say, over the past few weeks, so your cigars are waiting here. They are ready for you. I like the idea. The inauguration is a good time to celebrate.”  “I see you got the cigars there—We still have not had time to actually sit down and have one. We’re going to have to change that.”@DonaldJTrumpJr and @michaeljknowles plan on finally sharing some Mayflower Cigars on Inauguration Day. pic.twitter.com/mA1QEjXhsA — Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) November 26, 2024 Trump Jr. is in for a treat, and while you might not be able to smoke a Mayflower with Knowles and Trump Jr. in D.C. on January 20, you can at least celebrate with them by lighting one up yourself.  Mayflower Cigars has plenty to offer for your Inauguration Day celebration. Check out the top-selling 8-cigar assortment, a classic sampler and perfect gift for anyone who wishes to sample the signature Mayflower Dawn and Mayflower Dusk blends. Strapped for time? Get your hands on the new Mayflower Dawn Petit Corona to enjoy the milder blend of Mayflower in a fresh, smaller format. At 5 cigars to a tin, the Petit Corona vitola is ideal for savoring on-the-go or as a satisfying lunchtime smoke with its concentrated yet balanced 20-30 minute burn time. *You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase tobacco products. Some exclusions apply. CHECK OUT THE DAILY WIRE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Need some accessories for your Mayflower Cigars? We’ve got you covered with the Mayflower Travel Humidor, perfect for safely transporting your premium handmade cigars wherever the voyage takes you. Another popular gift and exceptional addition to your arsenal is the Mayflower XIKAR® Xi2 Cigar Cutter, which elevates the experience of cigar novices and connoisseurs alike. Masterfully crafted to feel comfortable in the hand and easy to use, this double-guillotine cutter is designed to deliver a perfect cut every time. As the holidays quickly approach, now is a great time to order with Mayflower’s biggest sale yet! Customers can enjoy 10% off by using code HOLIDAY at checkout and FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $200.   The future is only getting brighter in the US of A, and it’s a great time to celebrate these monumental victories.  Mayflower Cigars shares common ownership with The Daily Wire. 

As a defensive end, Tershawn Wharton’s job isn’t to pull off game-winning catches. That said, Sunday’s game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Carolina Panthers saw Wharton make the most important catch of all. That said, this moment actually took place just after the game. The result? Another win for the Chiefs. Needless to say, fans went wild in the stands, and the players took time to say “hello” to a few of them. While looking around at the crowd, a little boy stood out to Wharton. It was at this moment that the football star decided to make this kid’s day: By giving him his very own gloves. With the kid high up in the stands, Wharton needed to reach up high so he could grab them. Unfortunately, this Chiefs fan’s eagerness caused him to trip, and he took quite a fall in an area without a guardrail. Watch Wharton’s heroic reflexes take over in the video below. @dailymail Kansas City Chiefs’ Tershawn Wharton was the post-game hero after he saved a young fan who fell from the stands. As Wharton took off his gloves to give them to the boy, his quick thinking prevented a tragedy as he ran to catch him. X/ @T__Russ #nfl #chiefs #kansas #game #fall #football ♬ Beep (short) – Official Sound Studio When a Young Kansas City Chiefs Fan Takes a Fall, Defensive End Tershawn Wharton Heroically Swoops in Just in Time As soon as this sweet kid starts to fall headfirst, Wharton’s eyes go wide from shock. At the same time, however, he moves swiftly toward the fan, arms wide open. From here, we can’t see what happened exactly. All we know is that Wharton successfully catches the young fan before he can hit the ground. As a result, the boy manages to remain uninjured. “Best catch of the game!” a fellow Chiefs fan shares in response to that harrowing video, with another adding, “I think the Chiefs just made a fan for life! Thank goodness the boy is ok!” “Core memory for that kid!” a third fan adds. “People in the bar in 10+ yrs will not believe that story! ‘One time when I was a kid attending a chefs game…'” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Quick Reflexes: Kansas City Chiefs Player Rescues Child Falling From Stands appeared first on InspireMore.

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ELECTION INTERFERER DROPS HIS 'ELECTION INTERFERENCE' CASE AGAINST TRUMP... JUDGE DISMISSES... Judge Grants Jack Smith’s Request To Dismiss Case Against Trump Judge Tanya Chutkan granted special counsel Jack Smith’s request Monday to dismiss his case against President-elect Donald Trump. Smith wrote in a filing that prior opinions by the Department of Justice (DOJ)’s Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) “apply to this situation” and mean the case must be dismissed before Trump’s inauguration.