A male athlete took first place in a race for high school girls over the weekend at an Oregon state championship. Sophomore Aayden Gallagher, who identifies as female, beat seven girls in the 200-meter dash at the Oregon School Activities Association 6A State Championships, held at the University of Oregon in Eugene.  Gallagher also took second place in the 400-meter. He tallied 18 points for McDaniel High School in Portland, leading the girls team to win fourth place overall in the championship.  Gallagher has dominated his races all season. He qualified to compete at the state championship by beating females for first place in the 200-meter May 9. He also took first place in the event at meets May 1 and April 17.  The crowd booed as Gallagher crossed the finish line Saturday, a video shows.  Male athletes are participating in, and dominating, girls track and cross-country events across the country.  Lizzy Cohen Bidwell, a Connecticut resident whose name at birth was Lucas, qualified in mid-March for the national meet by taking first in the girls high jump in a regional competition. In Maine, another male who identifies as female, Soren Stark-Chessa, went from the middle of the pack in boys events to win an award for Fastest Sophomore Girl in the state’s largest high school cross-country race.  “We’ve just watched another male take away a state championship from a hardworking girl,” Paula Scanlan, ambassador for the Independent Women’s Forum, told The Daily Signal.  Scanlan, a former University of Pennsylvania swimmer, competed on a girls team that included Lia Thomas, a male who identifies as female. Scanlan now campaigns to save women’s sports.  Supporters of women’s and girls sports can’t keep allowing male athletes to displace female athletes, she said.  “Him competing and winning shows the other girls that they are not worthy of fair competition,” Scanlan said, “and if we continue to allow this, it will discourage young girls from competing altogether.”  The post Boy Dominates Girls Race at Oregon State High School Championship appeared first on The Daily Signal.

When it comes to stirring up the racial hatred that's her stock in trade, Rep. Cori Bush won't quit. The "squad" member from Missouri, who made her name on the unfounded protests against the 2014 police shooting of a criminal in Ferguson, Missouri, that galvanized the Black Lives Matter movement,...

What’s It Gonna Be by Keith ‘Bandit’ Ball with illustration by Wayfarer Jake at 6 feet and buffed pulled up to the log cabin saloon off Highway 25, in CO on his highbar 80 flathead. No other bikes in the lot, only SUVs. He ordered a 3-2-1 Jack from blonde and bodacious. Her eyes sparkled but darted with concern. Suddenly surrounded by a young crew in camos, they snarled and brandished weapons. “Your loud pipes are done. It’s a climate emergency!” Said big and fuzzy. “What’s it gonna be?” Jake asked. “Freedom and Truth or a lying piece-of-shit dictatorship.” Fuzzy hesitated and gulped. “Bring it on,” Jake said. “Bikers are ready.” (publication dated 22-May-2024) * * * Read all about this 100 word mania at the contest page—click here https://www.bikernet.com/pages/Bikernet_100_Word_Fiction_Contest_2024.aspx The post 100 WFC: What’s It Gonna Be appeared first on Bikernet Blog - Online Biker Magazine.

Chris Rupp sings an absolutely stunning a capella version of ‘In The Garden.’ Hymns are some of the most beautiful pieces of music. But sadly, they are also often some of the most underutilized. Many churches have abandoned timeless hymns and have chosen to go with more modern, contemporary Christian songs. RELATED: Chris Rupp And Tim Foust Perform An A Cappella ‘Long Black Train' Cover That's Legendary Many contemporary songs are fantastic, fitting in well with a church's praise and worship service portion. However, not many, if any, songs can compete with hymns like "Victory in Jesus," Great is Thy Faithfulness" and the universally known and loved "Amazing Grace." Chris Rupp Sings a Stunning ‘In the Garden’ Rendition In the clip above, Chris beautifully performs another hymn beloved by many worldwide, "In the Garden." The lyrics about walking, talking and spending time alone with the Lord are memorable and beautiful. The lyrics perfectly depict and illustrate the close, personal relationship God desires to have with all of us. RELATED: Chris Rupp Sings A Beautiful Rendition Of The Song ‘Butterfly Kisses' The hymn's chorus is simple yet so powerful and memorable. Most can likely recite and sing the chorus entirely from memory. ‘And He walks with me And He talks with me And He tells me I am His own And the joy we share as we tarry there, none other has ever known’ There are plenty of excellent modern, contemporary Christian singers and songwriters, but only a few songs can or will be able to compete with that chorus. That powerful chorus immediately causes you to feel the weight and emotion of those words every time you hear them. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Acoustic ‘His Name Is Jesus' Performed By Singer Chris Rupp Chris's beautiful rendition of the hymn about having a personal relationship with God is performed entirely by the human voice, the one and only instrument created by God himself. Given the beautiful hymn, Chris's masterful vocal delivery and the clip’s eye-catching landscapes and scenery, this is one video that you'll want to watch and listen to repeatedly. Psalms 105:2 "Let your voice be sounding in songs and melody; let all your thoughts be of the wonder of his works." WATCH: Chris Rupp Stunning ‘In The Garden’ A Cappella Rendition LISTEN: Jeff Bridges and Wife Still Going Strong After 40 Years | Groom Surprises Everyone, Recites Vows for Stepson h/t: GodTube Featured Image Credit: GodTube/chrisruppmusic The post Chris Rupp Sings a Stunning A Cappella Version of ‘In The Garden’ appeared first on GodUpdates.

The German Parliament reportedly passed a bill that downgrades possession of child pornography from a felony to a misdemeanor. “The Legal Affairs Committee paved the way for a reduction in the minimum penalties for ‘dissemination, acquisition and possession of child pornographic content’. A bill introduced by the federal government (20/10540 ) passed the committee in an amended version with votes from the SPD, Alliance 90/The Greens and FDP as well as The Left against the votes from the CDU/CSU and with the AfD abstaining,” the Bundestag, Germany’s federal parliament, stated in a press release. “Germany’s Parliament has officially voted to decriminalize the possession of child pornography. The move is being celebrated by a ‘pedophile rights’ activist group which has also called for the age of consent to be dropped to 12,” REDUXX wrote. Germany's Parliament has officially voted to decriminalize the possession of child pornography. The move is being celebrated by a "pedophile rights" activist group which has also called for the age of consent to be dropped to 12.https://t.co/JtUNA4wgZg — REDUXX (@ReduxxMag) May 21, 2024 From the Bundestag: According to the draft, possession and acquisition should in future be punishable with a minimum penalty of three months’ imprisonment, and distribution with a minimum penalty of six months’ imprisonment. The offenses regulated in Section 184b of the Criminal Code are therefore classified as misdemeanors and not as crimes. This should make it possible again in the future to discontinue proceedings in accordance with Sections 153 and 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (StPO) or to dispose of them by means of a penalty order in accordance with Sections 407 ff. of the Code of Criminal Procedure. At the request of the coalition factions, the committee decided to make a consequential change to Section 127 of the Criminal Code (“Operating criminal trading platforms on the Internet”). It is intended to ensure that offenses that have been downgraded to misdemeanors remain covered by the standard. In its draft, the federal government cites feedback and demands from practice for a tightening of the penalty framework in 2021. The lack of the possibility of discontinuing proceedings or disposing of them by means of a penalty order has shown that “in proceedings involving suspected offenses at the lower end of criminal liability, this means that a reaction appropriate to the offense and guilt is no longer possible in every individual case is guaranteed”. The conference of the justice ministers of the federal states also joined the demands from practice. The maximum penalties, which were also made more stringent with the 2021 reform, will be retained. The final discussion in the Bundestag is on the agenda on Thursday evening, May 16, 2024. The draft law does not require approval in the Bundesrat. New: Germany’s Parliament has officially voted to remove a section of the Criminal Code that made the possession of child pornography a felony crime. The possession of child pornography will now officially be downgraded to a misdemeanor in Germany. What is your reaction? pic.twitter.com/hfrRPE4zFY — The Calvin Coolidge Project (@TheCalvinCooli1) May 21, 2024 REDUXX reports: A statement of opposition was released by the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) Christian Social Union of Bavaria (CSU). “The distribution, possession and acquisition of child pornography must, in principle, remain classified as crimes,” reads the declaration. “Even if the increase in the penalty range in Section 184b of the Criminal Code in 2020 has led to practical problems in certain cases, a blanket reduction in the penalty range is the wrong solution. A change should be limited to the problem cases and solve them effectively. Scientific findings show that if the penalty framework shifts downwards, the penalties imposed in practice also tend to be lower.” The rationale behind the downgrading of the crime to a misdemeanor included consideration for parents and teachers of children who download the content in order to inform law enforcement. “Such cases have occurred particularly frequently among parents and teachers of older children or young people who found child pornography on them and passed it on to other parents, teachers or the school management to inform them of the problem,” reads Article 1 of the bill. The legislation continues: “A downgrade to a misdemeanor is also urgently required in order to be able to respond appropriately and with the necessary flexibility to the large proportion of juvenile offenders. Here, too, the perpetrators generally do not act in order to be sexually aroused by the child pornography content, but rather out of a drive typical of the adolescent stage of development, such as naivety, curiosity, thirst for adventure or the desire to impress.” However, despite acknowledging such circumstances, the bill has not made certain exceptions, but rather downgrades possession of child pornography altogether – a fact that has not gone unnoticed by pro-pedophile campaigners. The German Parliament has voted to decriminalize the possession of child pornography. This was welcomed by radical left-wing political groups that advocate for the rights of pedophiles. Leftist radicals are dragging humanity into the abyss.#Germany #Deutschland #deutsch… pic.twitter.com/JYVCNFURjy — Attentive Media (@AttentiveCEE) May 21, 2024 Per Daily Caller: The German pro-pedophile activist group Krumme-13, or K13, praised the bill in a May 17 blog post written by Dieter Gieseking. “The German Bundestag decided on Thursday night with a majority of votes … to withdraw the unconstitutional tightening of punishments … This will turn child porn from a crime back into a misdemeanor, Gieseking writes. “No politician in all factions apologized to the thousands upon thousands of those affected who fell victim” to the 2021 law, Gieseking continues. He has been charged repeatedly with alleged possession of child pornography and founded K13, Reduxx notes. The German federal government in its draft bill “cites feedback and demands … ‘that a reaction appropriate to the crime and guilt’” under the 2021 law was “‘no longer guaranteed in every individual case.’” The Conference of Justice Ministers of the Länder is included in demanding reform to the 2021 law, the Parliament statement notes.

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chairman (FDIC) Martin Gruenberg announced Monday he will resign after a probe described a toxic workplace environment at the agency. “In light of recent events, I am prepared to step down from my responsibilities once a successor is confirmed,” Gruenberg said in a statement. “Until that time, I will continue to fulfill my responsibilities as Chairman of the FDIC, including the transformation of the FDIC’s workplace culture,” he added. WATCH: Martin Gruenberg prepares to step down from his role as FDIC Chair less than one week after he rejected bipartisan calls to do so.@Jenniferisms details: pic.twitter.com/AT99ek54yP — Yahoo Finance (@YahooFinance) May 21, 2024 Per CNN: Gruenberg’s announcement of his intent to resign comes hours after Sen. Sherrod Brown, a top Democrat who leads the Senate Banking Committee, called for “new leadership” at the FDIC. Gruenberg joined the FDIC board of directors almost two decades ago. He’s served as chair of the agency for nearly 10 of the past 13 years. President Joe Biden will “soon” announce a new nominee to lead the FDIC, White House Deputy Press Secretary Sam Michel said in a statement on Monday following the news. “We expect the Senate to confirm the nominee quickly,” he added. However, there’s no guarantee that will happen, since confirmation processes have been known to drag on for months or longer, at which point Biden may no longer be in office. With Gruenberg remaining until a successor is named, there won’t be a situation where Vice Chair Travis Hill, a Republican appointee, automatically becomes chair, leaving the agency deadlocked with one other Republican and two Democratic members on the FDIC’s board of directors. That would have likely stalled significant and controversial banking regulations, such as ramped-up capital requirements, from taking effect. … thinks that make you wonder. BREAKING — Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Martin Gruenberg, is resigning from his post. pic.twitter.com/NcDlSCQZeQ — Wall Street Silver (@WallStreetSilv) May 21, 2024 If FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg is forced to resign it will be a huge win for those fighting a regulatory crackdown on the biggest banks. The toxic workplace he created could be what blow up efforts to get more oversight of the biggest banks. https://t.co/yoyXpNKXMr… https://t.co/g9lPIJ4HTz pic.twitter.com/8uTxawocVa — kristen shaughnessy (@kshaughnessy2) May 16, 2024 NBC News reports: Law firm Cleary Gottlieb in April released a scathing report detailing an alleged culture of “sexual harassment, discrimination, and other interpersonal misconduct” at the FDIC. The 174-page report, which drew from accounts of more than 500 people, also included, in part, allegations of Gruenberg’s short temper, accusing him of engaging in bullying and verbal abuse. Employees described the chairman as “aggressive” and “harsh,” according to the report. In one instance, Gruenberg allegedly screamed profanities at employees after they delivered bad news, the report said. “For far too many employees and for far too long, the FDIC has failed to provide a workplace safe from sexual harassment, discrimination, and other interpersonal misconduct,” the report said. Investigators said that while Gruenberg’s alleged behavior is not the “root cause” of misconduct at the FDIC, “we do recognize that, as a number of FDIC employees put it in talking about Chairman Gruenberg, culture ‘starts at the top.’”