Politicians’ Promises Don’t Reflect Written Incentives Deals
- By Rick Brundrett - The Nerve
S.C. politicians routinely love to make promises about massive corporate investment and multitudes of new jobs in the Palmetto State.
But the secretly crafted written agreements offering taxpayer-backed incentives in exchange for those promised jobs and investment often don’t live up to the official hype.
Last month, The Nerve detailed how for years state commerce and revenue officials failed to adequately track new jobs that benefiting companies were required to create.
Planned Parenthood Tries to Keep a Loan Profile
- By Tony Perkins - Family Research Council
It's been called the program for sinners and saints, or, Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.) joked, "Baptists and bars." With loans fanning out to everyone from jellybean companies to dating apps, Congress's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been an equal opportunity lifeline for businesses crushed under the weight of the virus. But not everything has gone exactly according to plan, and the $150 million Planned Parenthood absconded with is exhibit A.
Stand with Steven Baca
- By Michelle Malkin
If you support the Second Amendment, oppose mob anarchy and reject the monumental madness gripping America, then you stand with Steven Baca.
If you have been outraged by the persecution and prosecution of brave patriots across the country defending their homes, their families, our downtowns, our national heritage and history -- like the armed St. Louis couple, or the armed pregnant Michigan mom, or the armed citizens in the Fishtown suburb of Philadelphia, Boise, Idaho, and Provo, Utah, facing down the saboteurs of civil order, then you stand with Steven Baca.
Gospel for Asia Supplies 37 Million with Safe Water in 'Thirstiest' Continent
- By Christian Newswire
Faith-based agency has drilled more than 30,000 'Jesus Wells,' distributed 58,000-plus water filters
WILLS POINT, Texas -- A leading mission agency today revealed it has provided safe drinking water for a staggering 37.5 million people in Asia, the world's "thirstiest" continent.
The number of people helped by Texas-based Gospel for Asia (GFA World, www.gfa.org) is roughly equivalent to the entire population of California.
GFA World reported millions of water-deprived families across Asia -- home to six out of every 10 people on the planet -- now have safe, reliable drinking water thanks to the organization's deep wells and BioSand filters.
A Culture War Battle Trump Can Win
- By Pat Buchanan
Speaking at Mount Rushmore on Friday, and from the White House lawn on Saturday, July 4, Donald Trump recast the presidential race.
He seized upon an issue that can turn his fortunes around, and the wounded howls of the media testify to the power of his message.
Standing beneath the mammoth carved images of Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt, Trump declared: "Angry mobs are trying to tear down statues of our founders, deface our most sacred memorials, and unleash a wave of violent crime in our cities."
The Line in the Sand for Americans and Christians
- By W.H. Lamb
We all know the facts and/or the legend of “The Siege of the Alamo” in San Antonio, Texas in late February and early March of 1836. A pitifully small number of Texans (or “Texians”) and American volunteers (about 180 men) determined to defend a small mission church called the “Alamo” that they had previously captured from its small Mexican garrison, fortified it, and eventually resisted a vastly superior enemy force—the Mexican Army under General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna (1794-1876) for “13 days of glory”. The Commander of the Alamo’s defenders, young Lt. Colonel William Travis, age 26, realizing that his situation by early March, 1836 was virtually hopeless, vowed to defend the Alamo to the end. Gathering the remaining defenders on March 5, 1836, Travis, according to the “Legend of the Alamo”, gave a short talk to his ragged and battle-weary men.
A Few Things to Think About
- By Ray Simmons
BACK WHEN I was working for the government (1961 forward) I began seeing politics introduced into the working agenda. Early on, jobs assigned were well managed and the work-quality was a major concern. Everyone’s product was selectively reviewed for correctness and quantity was measured. Within a year or two I noticed things beginning to change; Civil Rights entered the picture. The difficulty of the tests used for the selection of potential employees was reduced because minority candidates were unable to pass the existing test in sufficient numbers to meet hiring quotas, which the public was told didn’t exist.
America on the Edge of a Nightmare
- By Mike Scruggs
Political Shadows of Cultural Madness and Freedom’s Loss
The November 2020 Election could effectively end the Constitutional Republic declared on July 4, 1776, and also close forever any chance of recovering it. The Democrat Party has become so thoroughly dominated by radical Marxist ideology that they are an extreme danger to freedom, future American prosperity, any resemblance to just government, and even national survival.
Charter Schools and Their Enemies
- By Walter Williams
Dr. Thomas Sowell has just published "Charter Schools and Their Enemies." He presents actual test scores of students in traditional public schools and charter schools on New York State Education Department's annual English Language Arts test and its Mathematics Test. Sowell gives the results of student tests in charter schools such as KIPP, Success Academy, Explore Schools, Uncommon Schools, Achievement First as well as the traditional New York City public schools. On the English Language Arts test, a majority of charter school students, most of whom were black or Hispanic, tested proficient or above. Their achievement ratio was nearly 5 to 1. On the Mathematics test 68% of charter schools' 161 grade levels had a majority of students testing proficient. In the traditional public schools, 177 grade levels, just 10% had a majority of their student testing proficient.
July 4th: Seeking God for Liberty in Times of Masks and Division
- By Alveda King Ministries
Every summer, July 4th, Independence Day, is centered between June 19th, Juneteenth, and August 28th, I HAVE A DREAM DAY. This summer is no different; yet everything is different. Each of these days was once a much anticipated holiday; a monthly celebration denoting a cry for freedom and liberty.
'But Gorsuch' Is Still Trump's Best Argument
- By Neil Patel
Attention readers: Neil Patel is off this week. Please enjoy the following column by David Harsanyi.
This week, the Supreme Court struck down a Montana constitutional provision barring religious schools from benefiting from the state's tax dollars. There are similar now-unconstitutional laws on the books across the nation -- many of them borne of anti-Catholic bigotry -- that subvert religious liberty and further empower government, rather than parents, to make educational choices for their kids. In most cases, those laws are now dead.
We Must Decide Whether We Want to Save America
- By David Limbaugh
America is in crisis. Her destiny is on the line, and she will survive only if we still love her.
A battle rages in the streets, in academia, in the culture, and in the hearts and minds of the American people over whether America was and remains a good and great nation.
I have always believed that America is the greatest and most benevolent nation in history, that its Constitution is, in the words of former British Prime Minister William Gladstone, "The most wonderful work ever struck off at a given time by the brain and purpose of man."
Are Uncivil Protests and Mob Violence Winning?
- By Pat Buchanan
The Seattle Commune is no more.
Declared three weeks ago by radical leftists as CHAZ, the City Hall Autonomous Zone, rechristened CHOP, the City Hall Occupation Protest, the six-block enclave inside Seattle ceased to exist July 1. The cops shut it down.
As Marx said, history repeats itself, first as tragedy then as farce.
Nite Line Guest Line-up for July 13-17, 2020
- By Nite Line Press Release
Nite Line broadcasts live Monday through Friday on WGGS-TV from 8 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. The program features local and/or nationally known guests who share their testimonies and talent. Our goal is to be an inspiration to our viewers as well as inform them of Christian and community events in the upstate.
Monday, July 13, 2020: Pastor Nathan Bland welcomes Steven Schmidt, the founder of Love Packages. Tonight Steven shares how his ministry collects and distributes used Christian literature around the world, reaching 154 different nations since Love Packages began in 1975.
Bob Jones University Announces Health Safety Protocols
- By Randy Page - BJU
Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit announced today health and safety protocols for the opening of the 2020-2021 academic year.
“We are committed to providing in-person classes to our student body in a way that promotes safety and health for both the University and greater Greenville communities,” said Pettit. “BJU is continuing to monitor the situation and will provide appropriate and up-to-date health and safety guidance for our faculty, staff and students as we look forward to our first day of classes on Tuesday, August 18.”
House Passes D.C. Statehood Legislation
- By Eagle Forum
The Democratic-led House Majority has certainly wasted no time legislating bad policy in the month of June while the nation is distracted by civil unrest and the Coronavirus. While attempting to punish police through so-called reform, socializing healthcare, and cramming the Green New Deal into an infrastructure bill, the Democrats found time to introduce and pass an unconstitutional D.C. statehood bill, H.R. 51.
Not Only When It's Easy: Arise & Stand
- By Tony Perkins - Family Research Council
If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do? This was the question David asked in Psalm 11. Those around him, who were looking only to the natural world may have answered with things like "Run away." Or "Flee to mountains." "Get as far away as you can."
Moms for America: Celebrating 100 Years of the Women's Vote
- By Moms for America
DAYTON, Ohio -- As the United States of America celebrates Independence Day this weekend, Moms for America® (www.MomsForAmerica.us) beckons moms everywhere to contemplate the future of our nation and what's at stake for kids and families living in a country that has drastically changed over the past three months.
China Takes Aim at Hong Kong
- By Family Research Council
Faced with worldwide and local frustrations for its handling of the coronavirus crisis, China has made a power move, tightening its control of neighboring Hong Kong, which threatens its "status as one of the world's most prominent financial hubs." China's Communist Party passed a national security law designed to curb protest and dissent. The law went into effect Tuesday night and Hong Kong police wasted no time using it to make arrests.
North Greenville University Board Strong, Ready For The Future
- By LaVerne Howell - NGU
North Greenville University (NGU) Board of Trustees held their quarterly meeting on Tuesday, June 23. The meeting looked a bit different following COVID-19 guidelines; however, the atmosphere was full of reminders of God's continued faithfulness. The Board is united and ready to face the future stronger than ever before.
Creationism Vs. Evolution -- Which One is Real Science?
- By The Book Experts
NEW OXFORD, Penn., -- In 2005, a federal court in Harrisburg, PA ruled "creationism is not a science." The 139-page decision had the effect of removing the teaching of creationism from public schools in the Dover, PA school district. It was one of several cases that would be used to remove the teaching of creationism from all public schools in the USA. As a result, evolution is taught in our public schools as scientific fact.
Fourth of July in SC: Fireworks, Barbecues – and Potholes
- By Rick Brundrett - The Nerve
As residents and tourists hit South Carolina roads this July 4th holiday weekend, they will contend with plenty of potholes and higher state gasoline taxes.
Meanwhile, newly released records show that the S.C. Department of Transportation – the agency tasked with fixing pothole-riddled, state-maintained roads, continues to sit on massive reserves – more than $563 million as of May 31 – generated by the gas-tax-hike law that took effect three years ago.
Reaction of The Moral Outcry, Operation Outcry, The Justice Foundation, and Mary Browning to Supreme Court Louisiana Case - A Loving Warning of Coming Destruction
- By The Justice Foundation
SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Cynthia Collins, Global Advisor for Operation Outcry states:
"Abortionists will be emboldened by this decision in their unethical standard of care of vulnerable women. Now there should be a sign at every abortion business, 'Women beware, lower standard of care for women seeking abortion. Enter at your own risk.'"
What's the Matter with Kansas State University?
- By Michelle Malkin
Kansas hasn't voted for a Democrat in presidential elections since 1964. From 1995 to 2002 and from 2011 to 2017, Republicans in Topeka held the iron trifecta of the governor's mansion, the state House and the state Senate. In 2016, Donald Trump walloped Hillary Clinton in this quintessential red state by a 57-36 margin.
House Dems Push Green New Deal
- By Eagle Forum
As we’ve seen with the Coronavirus, fear-mongering is used by the left to create a sense of urgency and following from the American people. Sadly, this type of excitement is not new. It’s a useful tool that communist regimes use to instill obedience and on a more relatable note, climate change has long been used to drive the leftist political agenda.
President Trump Supporters 'Rally Together' by Joining USA.Life Social Network
- By Christian Newswire
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Supporters of President Trump are joining the new USA.Life social network in record numbers, because of Facebook and Reddit censoring or banning President Trump followers. "Conservatives see the need to speak freely, rally together, and protect the 2020 election, because they are being blocked online," said CEO Steven Andrew. "Project Veritas exposed Facebook moderators censoring President Trump supporters and Reddit banned 'The_Donald' community," Andrew said. USA.Life describes itself as the "conservative Facebook alternative" and "the #1 pro-America community."
Five Justices vs. The People
- By Tony Perkins - Family Research Council
Chances are, these Supreme Court justices will never meet the parents of Jamie Lee Morales. They'll never have to look in the eyes of the little boy left behind by Tonya Reaves or console the husband of Jennifer Morbelli. They won't have to explain how Karnamaya Mongar survived war in Nepal only to die in the filthy recliner of a Philadelphia abortion center. Because even though three of them have daughters, the five justices who struck down Louisiana's abortion law don't seem to care that young women will keep dying because of courts like theirs.
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