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Wow. One of the few apparently sane and moderate Democrats looks to be the next Sen Menendez. Pretty unlikely DOJ brings these charges without an exceedingly strong case, especially against a Democrat even if he's not a rabid leftist.

Office of Public Affairs | U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar and His Wife Charged with Bribery, Unlawful Foreign Influence, and Money Laundering Schemes | United States Department of Justice

Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas vows to continue his bid for an 11th term despite bribery indictment - ABC News (go.com)

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There could be a legit reason here, or it could be Team Biden making it harder for Israel to do what must be done: finish off Hamas and destroy the tunnels from southern Gaza into Egypt: Biden administration pauses one ammunition shipment to Israel amid war on Gaza | CNN Politics

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This is a good start, though it's insane that it was ever in place: MIT Ends Diversity Statement Requirement in Faculty Hiring | National Review

And you want to see what they're getting rid of? Faculty Application: Diversity Statement : EECS Communication Lab (mit.edu)

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I wish I were surprised that the left is actually happy to keep housing unaffordable if it means pleasing the trial lawyers: Colorado legislature's 2024 construction defects efforts fail (coloradosun.com)

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This has to stop: Transgender track runner wins 2 women’s events in which race times would’ve been last place among men - WFIN Local News

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Sometimes mockery is much deserved: California mocked over high-speed rail bridge to nowhere (nypost.com)

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This video started a big online discussion. I have to say 1) if a big % of women are saying "bear" then it's probably a very self-selected group, not a random sample. 2) How many women who are afraid of men are so because of personal experience or even the experience of someone one person removed, i.e. a story they heard from the person who experienced it, but not more removed than that?

If you read this woman's reaction, it's rather remarkable in its misandry. (Everyone knows the word "misogyny" but how many people know the male equivalent?) And I think it's also a bunch of data abuse: Women: Would you rather meet a bear or a man alone in the woods? I’d pick the bear | Opinion (yahoo.com)

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If you're a female of our species, please shoot me a note at ross(at)iheartmedia.com if your answer is "bear" and tell me why.