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“CNN is not a legitimate media organization. They found that out officially on Wednesday.” https://truepundit.com/cnn-denied-access-to-white-house/ Watch the latest video at foxnews.com http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/25/cnn-correspondent-blocked-from-white-house-press-event.html CNN’s response to being barred from the “press event”. Statement regarding CNN press access at today’s White House event. We demand better. pic.twitter.com/s4lSTcHVak — CNN Communications (@CNNPR) July 25, 2018   h/t CK

From Forbes: In the 1500s, Chinese imperial officials tried to Make China Great Again – or at least solidify their control over the empire – by vigorously prohibiting international trade. One of the unintended consequences? Increases in pirate raids on coastal cities. This 16th-century Chinese example shows us how people responded to trade restrictions specifically and … Read more

The average price of insulin tripled from 2002 to 2013 and Type I diabetics are a captive market. Once again, oligopoly enforced by oligarchy is allowing the public to be gouged. via thehill: Rising insulin costs are drawing outrage from diabetes advocates, leading to calls for greater transparency and federal oversight of the market for … Read more

Who are they to dictate what people read. Theres no smoke without fire and the narrative given for the Russian/British nerve agent attacks doesn’t makes sense. It’s right to question! https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/novichock-poisoning-amesbury-wiltshire-conspiracy-theories-salisbury-truth-facts-russia-a8432541.html A link to an article telling people not to read the conspiracy theories surrounding the novichok poisoning. New evidence means the main stream narrative … Read more

How do you measure the impact of a news story? In a world of Brexit, Trump and trade wars stories that would have once been a saga running for months race to the top of the agenda for mere hours. Recent times have seen a steady stream of sackings, snap elections and scandals – some … Read more

The whole opinion is a mess, but I was struck by this: As an initial matter, we have little trouble concluding that the plaintiffs have suffered concrete injuries as a result of the Minimum Wage Act. According to the amended complaint, Lewis and Adams work in Birmingham and earn less than $10.10 per hour. Birmingham Ordinance … Read more

From the Free Thought Project: As politicians and anti-gun rights activists continuously chant, “we don’t want to take your guns,” behind the scenes — in only the last five months — politicians have been working overtime to limit your right to bear arms. These laws are all a reaction to the tragic shooting in Parkland, Florida … Read more

Or even better: don’t use Twitter at all. As soon as Trump and his family leave the network can die a painful death as we watch with baited breath. Gab.ai Minds.com   AC

HAIR-PULLING SOMETIMES WORKS: Maxine Waters is becoming less keen on the idea of mobs publicly confronting political opponents. The congresswoman who called for resistance activists to harass and confront members of the Trump administration is none-too-thrilled to find herself on the receiving end of targeted protests. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., warned supporters this week to stay away … Read more

by Adam Taggart Here are a few headlines from the past 24 hours: Manhattan is now a buyers market at all price points Southern California home sales crash, a warning sign to the nation New Home Sales Tumble To 8-Month Lows Despite Price Plunge Housing Prices Hit “Breaking Point” Leading To Collapse In Demand ‘Buyer Fatigue’ … Read more