Good morning. It's Saturday, March. 02, and we're covering staffers fired and department shuttered, TN Rep. Mark Green reverses course, new three-year NBA contract, and much more. First time reading? Sign up here. | | American Fact of the Day! | Indianapolis: Sliced bread was invented in Indianapolis. Sliced bread has an unexpected origin in Indianapolis. Otto Frederick Rohwedder, an inventor, introduced the world to sliced bread in 1928 when he unveiled his patented bread-slicing machine in this Midwest city. This groundbreaking invention revolutionized the baking industry by allowing for pre-sliced, consistent, and convenient portions of bread, making it a staple in households nationwide. |
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| | Breaking Updates | | Ron DeSantis Nukes DEI at University of Florida, Staffers Fired and Department Shuttered | In one of the bigger victories of Ron DeSantis' governorship, "diversity, equity, and inclusion" initiatives are officially dead at the University of Florida. Senate Bill 266, which was signed into law by DeSantis in 2023, has gone into effect and forced the move. The University of Florida subsequently sent out a memo closing its DEI department and ending all contracts with DEI vendors. More importantly, all staffers who were employed in DEI positions have been fired.
Off the heels of new state law and rules, University of Florida has nixed its diversity, equity and inclusion staff, also known as DEI. In an administrative memo, administrators announced that to comply with new Board of Governors rules, it has removed its DEI "positions and administrative appointments" and stopped contracts with DEI-focused vendors, per school paper The Independent Florida Alligator.
Reading the announcement, it's hard to not sense the anguish being felt by the university's leadership. They clearly did not want to do this, and it's apparent by the language used throughout the statement. To try to soften the blow, the fired staffers are being offered the chance to apply for other positions within the school's structure.
DeSantis can't ban former DEI employees from ever working again, but given the lack of qualifications among DEI departments, I have a feeling most of those given the boot will flee to other states in hopes of securing their next grift. I doubt your average DEI employee has the ability to take a job doing something else. They are con artists at their core, and con artists don't go straight. | Read more updates here |
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| | TN Rep. Mark Green Reverses Course, Will Run for Re-Election After All | Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security and TN Rep. Mark Green's pedigree is quite impressive. Green is also Dr. Green, an emergency room physician who was also a West Point cadet and is an Army veteran, and former Tennessee State Senator.
Before being elected to the United States House of Representatives in Tennessee's District 7, President Donald Trump nominated him for Army Secretary, but his confirmation was stalled. Green went on to serve in Congress, and even after District 7 was redistricted in 2022 to incorporate parts of blue Nashville, Green won re-election handily against Democrat Odessa Kelly and was expected to win again in 2024. Which is why his announcement in mid-February that he would not seek re-election came as a shock.
Candidates had already started to line up to replace Green, including Republican Brandon Ogles, who served in the state House from 2018 to 2022, and former Democrat Nashville Mayor Megan Barry. Apparently, this may have been the tipping point for Green to reverse course. In a statement to the Tennessee Star, Green announced he would indeed be seeking re-election for his House seat.
With the influx of illegal immigrants now flooding the southeast and the horrible murder of nursing student Laken Riley by an illegal criminal, the crisis at our southern border is fresh on American's minds. Despite Democrat Barry's bluster, public sentiment is in Green's favor, and it is his race to lose. | Read more updates here |
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| | American Sports & Culture
|  | Patriots release CB J.C. Jackson and reach over $100M in salary-cap space, most in NFL | There's plenty of extra money for the Patriots to court new and improved players. |
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|  | Hector Ortiz, Rangers coach and former MLB catcher, dead at 54 | Texas Rangers coach Hector Ortiz has died after a battle with cancer, the team announced on Wednesday. He was a longtime coach in the organization and a former catcher. |
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|  | Nets' Jalen Wilson announces new three-year NBA contract | The rookie forward, drafted by the Nets in the second round (No. 51 overall) last year, had his contract converted to a three-year NBA contract, he revealed on X, formerly Twitter, on Friday aftern… |
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| | American Business & Markets
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|  | Unlocking Business Success With SEO: A Guide By KHTS Marketing | In today's digital age, where over 91% of web searches are conducted through Google, having a strong online presence is crucial for businesses. This is where Search Engine Optimization (SEO) plays a pivotal role. |
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|  | Council Post: Four Key Components To Optimize A Successful Leadership Transition | Here are some tips to help new leaders succeed. |
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| | American Politics | | :focal(0x638:3500x2333)/static.texastribune.org/media/files/83ab40d4b03ab90c4e6a7f70a3740b08/US_Supreme_Court_Sunset) | Does the First Amendment apply to social media moderation? The U.S. Supreme Court will decide. | In 2021, Texas passed a law restricting large social media companies from banning political posts or users. On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a legal challenge to the state law. |
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|  | What 'uncommitted' voters in Michigan want | Casting an "uncommitted" vote on the Democratic presidential primary ballot is intended as a show of discontent for President Joe Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war. |
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|  | DeSantis vetoes social media ban for kids under 16. Florida lawmakers offer another option | After Friday's veto, lawmakers proposed new language that seeks to keep children under 14 off of addictive platforms. |
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