Iowa police arrested a trans-identifying 19-year-old on Monday and charged her with a “threat of terrorism” after she revealed in therapy that she wanted to shoot up an elementary school, The Daily Wire has learned. The Norwalk Police Department announced Monday that it had arrested Margaret Anderson after being made aware last week of a “potential threat” to Oviatt Elementary School, located in Norwalk, Iowa. In a release, the department said that Atwood has been charged with a “Threat of Terrorism” under Iowa Code 708A.5, and had been processed into the Warren County Jail. Anderson is a 19-year-old female who identifies as a transgender man, Warren County Attorney Doug Eichholz confirmed to The Daily Wire on Tuesday. The police department said on Monday that Margaret also went by Maxwell, raising initial suspicions that gender identity was at play in the case. Eichholz said that the case arose out of statements that Anderson made to her therapist during the course of her “regular treatment.” The therapist then reported the statements to the Des Moines Police Department, he said, which forwarded the information to the Norwalk Police Department in her hometown. “And then the investigation took off from there,” he explained. According to Eichholz, the complaint about Anderson says: “The defendant stated that she had thoughts that she wanted to take a gun to Oviatt Elementary School in Norwalk, at 11 am through the cafeteria, and shoot children.” The complaint did not contain context as to why Anderson was motivated to shoot children, the Warren County Attorney said. He noted that after Anderson shared these thoughts, she was immediately entered into Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, which has a mental health facility attached. She was then arrested on Monday, Eichholz said, released Tuesday morning to house arrest with restrictions including a GPS bracelet, and is currently on pretrial release. Shawn Holloway, superintendent of Norwalk Community School District, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Courtesy of the Norwalk County Sheriff’s Department. The revelation comes more than a year after a trans-identifying shooter killed three children and three adults at Covenant Christian School in Nashville in March 2023. News that the shooter identified as transgender caused many in the mainstream media to suggest, even as families were newly mourning the victims, that the shooter’s transgender identity was irrelevant and that the LGBTQ community was in danger from reprisals. A number of LGBTQ groups told Newsweek that the publication of the shooter’s manifesto could have “serious consequences,” and NBC News published a story saying that “fear pervades Tennessee’s trans community amid focus on Nashville shooter’s gender identity,” citing a transgender activist who reportedly told the publication, “We were already fearing for our lives. Now, it’s even worse.” The FBI would claim that it withheld the shooter’s 100-page journal in the name of public safety, suggesting that it would lead to “conspiracy theories” and “inaccurate information.” The Tennessee Star published the shooter’s entire journal in early September, and the writings revealed the shooter was obsessed with ideas of transgenderism and white privilege, and frequently wrote about her autism and depression.

In a significant political move, global pop icon Taylor Swift has thrown her support behind Kamala Harris in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Swift, known for her widespread influence and large fan base, made her endorsement through an Instagram post shortly after the first presidential debate, making headlines for the clarity and tone of her message. In her post, Swift explained that her decision came after deep personal reflection and research, encouraging her fans to take a similar approach. “I’ve done my research, and I’ve made my choice,” Swift wrote, urging her followers to do their own due diligence. She highlighted the importance of making informed decisions, stating, "Your research is all yours to do, and the choice is yours to make." Her post also included a voter registration link to help her audience, especially first-time voters, get involved in the election process. In the past week or so Elon Musk has joked about raping Taylor Swift, lamented that nobody is trying to assassinate the sitting Vice President and perpetuated his 10 year old consumer fraud. Just another week for the Smartest Man in the World #DeportElonMusk pic.twitter.com/07VGShM7nY — Peter A. Roselle (@PhenomenalPoto) September 16, 2024 Swift expressed admiration for Harris’s leadership qualities, calling her a "steady-handed, gifted leader" who champions critical issues like LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive freedom, and women's health. Swift also praised Tim Walz, Harris's running mate, for his long-standing advocacy on similar issues. This endorsement marks a rare but impactful political stance from Swift, who has traditionally kept her distance from political endorsements. However, she has become more vocal in recent years, especially following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Swift’s 2024 endorsement of Harris echoes her 2020 support for Joe Biden, signaling a growing willingness to use her platform to influence political discourse. LOL!!! Swifties are BURNlNG their Taylor Swift merch and memorabilia and replacing it with Trump merch LET’S GOOOO!!! @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/gSKaPFjuST — TONY (@TONYxTWO) September 12, 2024 The timing of Swift’s endorsement is notable. It followed an AI-generated image of her falsely endorsing Donald Trump, which Swift acknowledged had spurred her to clarify her true stance. She raised concerns about the risks of misinformation, especially in an era where AI can easily be misused to spread false narratives. For Swift, transparency was a necessary response to combat the spread of such misleading content. Despite her influence, Swift has been careful not to dictate how her fans should vote. She instead emphasized personal responsibility, asking them to explore the issues for themselves. "Do your research," she advised, ensuring that her message remained one of empowerment rather than direct persuasion. Swift’s endorsement has been embraced by many of her fans, with some already organizing under the banner "Swifties for Kamala," raising significant funds for the Democratic campaign. The question remains how much Swift’s endorsement will impact the broader electorate, but her ability to mobilize millions of followers is undeniable. With her immense following and the credibility she holds, especially among younger voters, Taylor Swift’s backing of Kamala Harris could be a game-changer in the 2024 election. While it’s uncertain how her influence will sway the polls, Swift has proven that celebrities have the power to shape political narratives and voter engagement. As the election approaches, both candidates will likely vie for similar endorsements to gain a competitive edge. The post Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris for 2024 Presidential Race appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

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Imagine driving your kids through a city plastered with graphic, inappropriate billboards—images that assault their innocence at every turn. You’d try everything to protect them: blacking out car windows, taking detours. But no matter how hard you try, you can’t shield them entirely. Now, imagine families petitioning their city council to restrict public obscenity, simply asking for a chance to move through public spaces without fear of exposing their children to harmful imagery. How do you think the billboard companies would respond? If they’re anything like Big Tech’s reaction to proposed legislation in Congress, they’d unleash a storm of exaggerated claims, lobbyists, and manufactured outrage. But unlike billboards—which can’t track your kids or target them based on their vulnerabilities—Big Tech knows exactly who your children are, what content grabs their attention, and how to keep them hooked. Although kids may spend about seven hours a week in the car, they spend up to nine hours a day online. And while most cities have rules governing billboards, Big Tech’s influence over our kids remains largely unchecked. When parents rightfully ask for transparency and control over their children’s digital lives, Big Tech’s reaction is alarmist. It accuses concerned parents of wanting censorship, government overreach, and even poor parenting. But why the panic? Because Big Tech knows the free pass to exploit our kids for profit is running out. This Bill’s Critical Role The proposed Kids Online Safety Act, or KOSA, is our best chance in a generation to improve online child safety. In July, the bill passed the Senate with a landslide 91-3 vote. The momentum of the legislation is driven by the real stories of parents whose children might have been spared had KOSA’s protections been in place. Under the bill, greater transparency requirements would allow a mother to see the extent of cyberbullying overwhelming her son. David Molak might still be here. A father could use direct messaging restrictions to prevent predators from harassing his daughter. Grace McComas might still be here. And harmful design features, like algorithms pushing videos that encourage self-harm or suicide, would be prohibited. Annalee Schott might still be here. These are common-sense rules that would save lives. Big Tech’s False Claims But Big Tech is crying wolf, throwing up smokescreens with three false claims: The Kids Online Safety Act is burdensome, illegal, and unconservative. Let’s look at these arguments one by one. Big Tech claims KOSA is too burdensome. It says that the bill mandates age verification and limits what users can search for online. However, the bill’s text directly refutes these accusations: Nothing in this Act shall be construed to require a covered platform to implement an age gating or age verification functionality. Nothing in [this Act] shall be construed to require a covered platform to prevent or preclude any minor from deliberately and independently searching for, or specifically requesting, content. If Big Tech were genuinely concerned with regulatory burdens, it would embrace a tightly constructed, national framework such as KOSA. Without this legislation, Big Tech faces a patchwork of laws from different states, creating far more complex and costly compliance challenges. Social media companies are being asked to prevent their platforms from using design features to promote harmful behavior to children, including suicidal behavior, substance abuse, addiction, and sexual exploitation. This is well within their ability and wouldn’t threaten their business model. Big Tech claims KOSA violates the First Amendment. But legal precedent and societal norms long have established protections for children against certain harms. Is it unconstitutional for your city to ban pornographic billboards? Certainly not. The Kids Online Safety Act wouldn’t require companies to restrict appropriate content on their social media platforms, and wouldn’t impose restrictions on individual searches. Protecting children from exploitative digital design features is lawful, necessary, and doesn’t require violating others’ First Amendment rights. Big Tech claims KOSA isn’t conservative. Conservatives weigh the costs and benefits of public policy with a focus on protecting the family—the most important institution in society. The Kids Online Safety Act embodies this principle. It was authored by conservative leaders, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla. The bill enjoys overwhelming support from the Senate Republican Conference, movement organizations such as Heritage Action, and 87% of Republican voters. It’s no surprise that groups such as the ACLU are opposing the bill. But that opposition only highlights how deeply conservative the values behind the Kids Online Safety Act are. Protecting a parent’s sovereignty over a child’s digital life isn’t just conservative—it’s a necessity. Holding Big Tech Accountable Don’t believe everything you read on the internet, especially when it’s coming from the internet itself. The Kids Online Safety Act is a reasonable, carefully constructed measure to establish commonsense rules for protecting the innocence and well-being of our children. Big Tech is crying wolf. It’s time to hold these companies accountable and fight for our kids. The post Why Does Big Tech Oppose the Kids Online Safety Act? appeared first on The Daily Signal.

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Late-term abortion is happening all the time, despite Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris’ denial at last week’s debate, according to a memo from a think tank founded by former Vice President Mike Pence. Thousands of babies who could survive outside the womb are aborted every year, the memo from Advancing American Freedom says. Advancing American Freedom, which Pence founded in 2021, is a conservative think tank dedicated to promoting the policies of the Trump-Pence administration, according to the organization’s website. About 0.9% of abortions in 2021 were performed at or after 21 weeks, when the baby can survive outside the womb with proper medical care, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. Since the CDC tabulated 625,978 legal induced abortions in the 48 states that report them, that means abortionists killed at least 5,600 babies who were at or beyond 21 weeks gestation that year. AAF – Yes Late Term Abortions Are Real JS-1Download Yet Vice President Kamala Harris said during the presidential debate that women aren’t getting late-term abortions. “Nowhere in America is a woman carrying a pregnancy to term and asking for an abortion—that is not happening,” Harris said in her debate last Tuesday with former President Donald Trump hosted by ABC News. The former chairwoman of the Florida Democratic Party was caught on camera advocating for abortions “all the way to the end” of pregnancy in an undercover recording made at last month’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago.FULL STORY BELOW??@TheElizMitchell pic.twitter.com/LH0BmseCUm— The Daily Signal (@DailySignal) September 17, 2024 Nine states and Washington, D.C. have no time limit on abortion. Five premature babies, likely the victims of partial-birth abortions, were recovered from a D.C. abortion center in 2022. Former Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said the fate of babies who survive failed abortions should be between the doctor and the mother, Advancing American Freedom pointed out in the memo. “If a mother is in labor…the infant would be delivered,” Northam explained in a 2019 radio interview. “The infant would be kept comfortable. The infant would be resuscitated, if that’s what the mother and the family desired, and then a discussion would ensue between the physicians and mother.” Here’s the video of Ralph Northam saying he’s cool with killing babies born alive after botched abortions.Kamala’s lying. This happens. pic.twitter.com/rRbXIxiIwA— Liz Wheeler (@Liz_Wheeler) September 11, 2024 Warren Hern, a well-known late-term abortionist in Colorado, told The Atlantic in a profile that he performs abortions well after viability, including sex-selective abortions. He said about half the babies he aborts are healthy and have no fetal abnormalities. Hern believes that the “viability of a fetus is determined not by gestational age but by a woman’s willingness to carry it,” The Atlantic reported. A Pennsylvania jury convicted infamous late-term abortionist Kermit Gosnell of murder in 2013 for slitting the necks of babies born-alive, the Advancing American Freedom memo highlights. Pro-life activists have called abortion clinics to ask if they perform late-term abortions. A clinic offered Students for Life President Kristan Hawkins an abortion at 34 weeks. Last night during the debate, @ABC said that late-term abortions don’t happen. Obviously, abortion extremist @KamalaHarris got on board with that lie. Literally just call a late-term abortion facility to fact-check that false… like I did. pic.twitter.com/XtsuaVfgh9— Kristan Hawkins (@KristanHawkins) September 11, 2024  “Late-term abortions happen all the time,” Advancing American Freedom said in the memo. “Anyone saying otherwise is misinformed or lying. We must stand for life and confront the dark reality of abortion.” The post Conservative Think Tank Debunks Harris’ Claim That Late-Term Abortions Don’t Happen appeared first on The Daily Signal.

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