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The Nazi’s-eye-view of the great Battle of Providence shows how pathetic the whole thing was.

By Justin Katz | February 22, 2022 |

The video that the Rhode Island 131 group posted of its attack, protest, walk-by-shouting, whatever, on Monday shows how pathetic the whole thing was. The video does add the implied possibility that there was some shoving involved, although it may have been two-sided. The idea that this has commanded the attention of all of Rhode…

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Canada’s crackdown on the trucker protest is a major warning sign.

By Justin Katz | February 22, 2022 |

Jordan Peterson has shared a note from one of the organizers of the Ottawa protests: From BJ Dichter, one of the organizers of the Ottawa protest. If you don’t think this could happen to you or someone you love you’re a fool. He’s been made a nonperson. Without being charged or tried. Is this what…

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Just when I was beginning to respect the Projo again, Katherine Gregg lets loose some partisan COVID propaganda.

By Justin Katz | February 22, 2022 |

As much of the local, state, and national media goes woke, established publications like the Providence Journal have seemed more even-handed in contrast.  An article by Katherine Gregg about a Rhode Island psychiatrist who dissents from the demanded view on COVID blows that impression up.  Some of the paragraphs that make me wonder whether the Projo…

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Neronha’s denial of the hospital merger offers an important lesson.

By Justin Katz | February 21, 2022 |

Whether or not one agrees with Attorney General Peter Neronha’s decision to block a major merger of Rhode Island hospital companies, the fact that it wasn’t really a typical Rhode Island decision-making process cannot be denied.  From that fact we can learn an important lesson. Personal integrity probably played a role, of course, but one…

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Enjoy the next adventure, Ken Rix.

By Justin Katz | February 19, 2022 |

Ken has moved on.  I’m confident he knows he made a difference in many lives.

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The “woman” crushing Ivy League swimming competitions continues to date women.

By Justin Katz | February 18, 2022 |

That’s a detail that I hadn’t seen reported until Dennis Prager mentioned it in a recent column: “‘We’re uncomfortable in our own locker room.’ Lia Thomas’ UPenn teammate tells how the trans swimmer doesn’t always cover up her male genitals when changing and their concerns go ignored by their coach… “‘It’s definitely awkward because Lia…

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Huh. Paying people not to work increases the number of people not working.

By Justin Katz | February 18, 2022 |

Patrick Tyrrell and Anthony Kim summarize a recent study of the effect of enhanced unemployment on the job market: If common sense and reports from thousands of employers weren’t enough, a recent National Bureau of Economic Research paper found conclusively that paying people not to work during the COVID-19 pandemic was why many of them…

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How is global warming notch by notch?

By Justin Katz | February 17, 2022 |

A government activist’s comment related to a Rhode Island–specific report on climate change brought something to mind: The planet “is warming, it has been warming. The last two decades have been the warmest in the history of climate records,” Kenneth Kunkel said. This assertion made me wonder what the update was on the 15-year pause…

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Keep an eye on the meta-strategies of political opponents.

By Justin Katz | February 17, 2022 |

Tacia MC Truss raises an excellent point, here: Pro tip… when ever a troll won’t leave your feed alone, know that the rest of the antifa scumbags are tweeting and they want to keep you occupied with distractions. See how this works? The point can be expanded.  If the best use of your time at…

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If it’s not open and honest, it’s not science.

By Justin Katz | February 16, 2022 |

It’s bad enough when public health authorities encourage doctors and scientists to shape their messages to manipulate the public, but it’s somehow worse when they’re suppressing good news.  That’s what South African Doctor Angelique Coetzee reports having experienced as part of the team that identified Omicron: Speaking to Germany’s Welt newspaper, Dr. Angelique Coetzee, who is…