Kemi Badenoch is being tipped to become education or culture secretary, allowing her to fight the “culture wars” from a key role in government. An ally of the former leadership contender suggested that as education secretary she could be a significant reforming figure like Michael Gove, who held the post between 2010 and 2014. The ally said she would “make a lot of impact” in the role, including tackling equality debates in schools and universities. The Telegraph understands that Mrs Badenoch is likely to avoid endorsing either Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak after being told that she has built up sufficient standing to win a Cabinet role whatever the outcome of the leadership contest . The 42-year-old has built up a significant following among MPs and party members during her campaign to succeed Boris Johnson as Tory leader. Her bid was endorsed by Mr Gove, the former Levelling Up Secretary, and run by friends and allies including the Conservative MPs Lee Rowley, Julia Lopez … [Read more...] about Make Kemi Badenoch education secretary and allow her to ‘fight the culture wars’, say allies
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Buenos Aires sued over ban on gender-neutral language in schools
The Buenos Aires authorities are being sued over their attempt to ban gender-neutral words in schools, in a sign that the culture war over inclusive language could be spreading to South America. Argentinian city officials last month became among the first in the world to bar teachers from addressing students as “[email protected]”, “chiqxs” or “chiques” - non-gendered words that were becoming increasingly common in place of the masculine “chicos” that is used for mixed-gender groups. But social advocacy and political groups have since taken the local government to court over the issue, arguing the ban violates basic human rights such as freedom of expression and the right to determine one’s gender and excludes people who do not identify as male or female. “The city government could not explain how the prohibition of the use of non-exclusive language in schools would not violate city and national laws,” says María Rachid, founder of the Argentinian LGBT Federation, one of the civil … [Read more...] about Buenos Aires sued over ban on gender-neutral language in schools
Richard Spencer is already planning a “White Lives Matter” rally
Over the weekend, white nationalist Richard Spencer—again—made a visit to a college campus that ended in protest. On the heels of a controversial speech at Auburn University in April and a similar stop in Charlottesville, Virginia, in May, Spencer on Friday attended a demonstration at the University of Virginia, where a mob of torch-bearing protesters fought the removal of a Robert E. Lee statue from a local park. It kicked off a series of clashes, and by Sunday night dozens had been injured and at least three killed, leading some to ask: Where is Spencer heading next? Related: The speech Trump should have made after Charlottesville The answer is: Texas and possibly Florida. Spencer, the president of the National Policy Institute and a self-described creator of the term "alt-right," has been invited to appear at a "White Lives Matter" rally at Texas A&M University on Sept. 11. He has been requested to speak at the University of Florida the following day. People on both … [Read more...] about Richard Spencer is already planning a “White Lives Matter” rally
Police take man with two guns and 90 rounds of ammo into custody at Trump International Hotel
Updated | A Pennsylvania man armed with two guns and 90 rounds of ammunition was arrested at Trump International Hotel Wednesday night in Washington, D.C., less than a mile from the White House. Metropolitan Police Department officers detained 43-year-old Bryan Moles on two counts of carrying a pistol without a license and one of possessing unregistered ammunition, according to The Washington Post . Related: Under Donald Trump, what will happen on guns? No shots were fired at any time, but police spokesman Dustin Sternbeck told the Post that his department got a tip about Moles having "made threatening remarks" from another police force. The police were acting on a tip that the suspect had the guns at the hotel, which opened last September in the city's old Post Office Building. They saw one gun in his car and another in the glove box on Wednesday and took Moles into custody, seizing a Glock 23, a Bushmaster Carbon-15, 30 rounds of 7.62 ammunition and 60 rounds of .223 … [Read more...] about Police take man with two guns and 90 rounds of ammo into custody at Trump International Hotel
Al Gore and the inconvenient truth about An Inconvenient Truth
This article was originally published on The Conversation . Read the original article . Al Gore has a follow-up to his blockbuster documentary film, An Inconvenient Truth . However, An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power was greeted with far less fanfare than the original. This is not surprising given how the first movie dominated the international box office and became one of the most successful documentaries of all time. The film ultimately helped Al Gore win the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in promoting action against climate change. In addition to the many accolades it received, the movie undeniably raised the public awareness of climate change. According to a prominent climate scientist , the movie "had a much greater impact on public opinion and public awareness of global climate change than any scientific paper or report." However, 11 years after its release, there is also evidence that it might have had an unintended consequence: serving as a … [Read more...] about Al Gore and the inconvenient truth about An Inconvenient Truth
6 simple water-saving tips during the hosepipe ban – and some may surprise you
August 10, 2022 - 09:28 BST Hosepipe ban – easy ways to save water during the heatwave, from swapping baths for showers to using a dishwasher Hosepipe bans are being introduced in various regions across the UK, as statistics have found it has been the driest year since 1976 in many parts of the country. MORE: The genius £25 item that could save you £1,000 on your energy bills The measures are expected to last until October, and will mean people will be banned from using excessive tap water to water their gardens, fill swimming or paddling pools, and wash their cars. Hosepipe bans are being introduced across the UK But they are not the only ways we can reduce our water consumption; the average person uses 152 litres of water a day, which has a huge effect on the environment, and can easily be cut down with some simple changes to our daily routine. MORE: Quick energy-saving kitchen hacks to combat the cost … [Read more...] about 6 simple water-saving tips during the hosepipe ban – and some may surprise you
Treasury recruits Court quartet in Bank of England shake-up
The Treasury is to name a quartet of new directors to the Bank of England's governing body as debate rages about the central bank's remit under a new Conservative prime minister. Sky News has learnt that Nadhim Zahawi, the chancellor, has signed off the appointments of four new members of the Court of the Bank of England, including the former investment banker Lord Jitesh Gadhia. Soumen Das, the finance chief of industrial property group Segro and a non-executive director of Next, and Sabine Chalmers, BT Group's general counsel, are also understood to be joining the central bank's board. The other appointee is said to be Tom Shropshire, Diageo's general counsel and company secretary, according to a source close to the process. The shake-up, which could be announced in the coming days, comes just weeks after the former Nationwide chairman David Roberts was named as the Court's next chair. Advertisement Mr Roberts will bring decades of experience in … [Read more...] about Treasury recruits Court quartet in Bank of England shake-up
Prince Harry’s ‘powder keg’ UN speech dubbed ‘strange, awkward, and misplaced’
Prince Harry's "powder keg" UN speech which was mocked by a Supreme Court Judge has been labelled "strange, awkward and misplaced" by a royal expert. The speech from the Duke of Sussex marks another public appearance for the newly rebranded Sussex family, with a crucial period for Harry and Meghan Markle on the horizon. But the speech in New York may have caused some damage, with royal expert Eric Schiffer claiming it made Harry "an attack vector in areas that he was weak on." READ MORE: Prince Harry mocked by US Supreme Court Justice after wading into Roe V Wade debate The UN speech may provide a learning curve for the Sussexes, but it is an opportunity Schiffer believes Harry "should have passed on". Speaking to Daily Star, expert Schiffer said of the speech: "It was strange and awkward and misplaced. It was one of those choices that I think he should have passed on because it seemed unconscious. "Unconsciously uncomfortable for reasons that are logical in … [Read more...] about Prince Harry’s ‘powder keg’ UN speech dubbed ‘strange, awkward, and misplaced’
Gen. Mark Milley Compared Trump Supporters To Nazis: ‘These Are The Same People We Fought In World War II’ | The Daily Wire
General Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, compared supporters of former President Donald Trump to Nazis, according to a new book. Milley, who has been widely criticized for being “woke,” claimed that Trump was preaching “the gospel of the Führer” when he contested the results of the 2020 election and claimed that Trump had led the U.S. to the brink of its own “Reichstag moment,” a reference to an incident in 1933 that Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler used to consolidate political power in Germany. New York Magazine reported: … the general’s worries grew rapidly as the president plunged the nation into chaos following Election Day. Seven days later, Milley got a call from “an old friend” with an explicit warning that Trump and his allies were trying to “overturn the government.” Milley was confident that any attempts by Trump to hold on to power would be thwarted, because the military wouldn’t go along. “They may try, but they’re not going to fucking … [Read more...] about Gen. Mark Milley Compared Trump Supporters To Nazis: ‘These Are The Same People We Fought In World War II’ | The Daily Wire
The Push For Preferred Pronouns In Class May Push Some Professors Off Campus | The Daily Wire
Recently, one of the South’s most prestigious private institutions, Emory University, announced it will allow students to “select their own pronouns.” Emory is hardly alone. According to CampusPride.org , at least 242 campuses nationwide now do the same. But this headline caught my eye because Emory is practically in my backyard. It’s only a matter of time before the deadly “preferred pronoun” virus spreads to Georgia’s public institutions like the one where I teach. Perhaps more compelling than the headline itself, however, were the comments accompanying the Facebook post where I first encountered it. Some readers praised Emory for its wokeness; others criticized it for the same reason. But several expressed genuine bewilderment, essentially asking, “What’s the big deal?” Quite frankly, the subject is significant for several reasons. Pronouns themselves are obviously important as they reflect both reality and grammatical logic. But the totalitarian urge … [Read more...] about The Push For Preferred Pronouns In Class May Push Some Professors Off Campus | The Daily Wire