Over the past decade‚ the United States has seen a rise in power of the transgender movement. Once a fringe‚ left-wing movement premised on the idea that gender is a social construct and that it can be changed at a whim‚ it has now become mainstream. Today‚ the question “Can you provide a definition for the word ‘woman’?” is now a political question. The transgender movement can be traced back as far as 1952‚ when trans woman Virginia Prince launched a publication titled Transvestia: The Journal of the American Society for Equality in Dress. Following that‚ the movement experienced rapid expansion‚ culminating in a riot in Los Angeles within seven years. The unrest originated as a retaliatory response to the Los Angeles Police Department‚ which was perceived to have engaged in harassment of the LGBTQ community. Then‚ in 1966‚ there was another riot. In 1969‚ another riot. Finally‚ as a result of the 1996 publication Transgender Warriors by American lesbian activist Leslie Feinberg‚ the term “transgender” gained widespread usage. Today‚ 1.6% of Americans‚ or 4‚800‚000 adults aged 18 or over‚ say their gender is different from their sex assigned at birth. However‚ that number is on the rise‚ as 5.1%‚ or nearly 15‚000‚000 young adults aged 18-29‚ fall into that category. This can be attributed to a litany of factors‚ including changing education environments in classrooms‚ social media‚ and more. The “marked incongruence between (a person’s) experienced or expressed gender and the one they were assigned at birth” defines gender dysphoria. As of now‚ gender dysphoria’s causes remain unknown‚ and it does not have an established treatment. The term “gender dysphoria‚” which is frequently used in the medical field‚ has itself become a subject of political controversy. Today‚ despite the small numbers of transgender people in the United States‚ the movement has permeated nearly all facets of life. Educators raise LGBTQ flags in classrooms nationwide and educate students in the elementary school age range that their designated gender at birth may not always reflect their true identity. Such a serious injustice necessitates rectification. Students in elementary school have limited knowledge regarding sexuality; therefore‚ being informed that they could be of a different gender can be confusing to them—it can change them even if they never wanted to be changed. It is worth noting that around 80% of children who experience gender dysphoria as children eventually overcome it and opt not to identify as transgender as adults. In addition‚ depression among children who overcome gender dysphoria is extremely uncommon. However‚ according to The Trevor Project‚ a national organization dedicated to preventing suicide among LGBTQ youth‚ around 60% of transgender youth experience symptoms of depression‚ and 70% experience anxiety. Depression affects approximately 5%-6% of the general population. In addition‚ around 0.5% of the general population has attempted suicide‚ while nearly half of transgender youth have considered suicide‚ and nearly 20% have attempted it. But what causes this depression? Could it be bullying? Could it be that transgender rights are persistently violated? Of course not. On the contrary‚ transgender people are thriving. Their rights are enshrined in state constitutions‚ they are protected by numerous state laws‚ they are given more protections by schools than any other class of students; transgender people may have more rights than the average person. Of course‚ we can’t forget drag story hour‚ where numerous elementary schools throughout the country have males dressed in scant attire read books about transgenderism to children. It is unnecessary to expose children to males in little clothing in order for them to hear stories. The mind of a child is sacred and must not be exposed to these sorts of things. It can corrupt the mind and‚ as we’ve seen‚ may lead them down the road of gender dysphoria and ultimately depression. Tragically‚ transgenderism has compromised the rights of biological women. Undoubtedly‚ women continue to advocate equality in the United States. Women continue to face significant disparities in the workforce and in public life. However‚ before the complete realization of gender equality for women‚ transgenderism emerged and complicated the situation. At this time‚ males beat women in all aspects of life. Do you recall 2015‚ when Caitlyn Jenner was named “Woman of the Year” by Glamour magazine? The recipient of that award was not a woman who had struggled her entire life to be a woman in a world dominated by men. It was taken from a biological woman by a man. Likewise‚ transgenderism has entered the realm of athletics. Transgender males have emerged victorious in athletic competitions against biological women on a multitude of occasions. Men have won significant accolades in swimming‚ wrestling‚ golf‚ snooker‚ and even weightlifting‚ the sport that exemplifies strength disparities. Men who underwent the transition from male to female are often found to have been mediocre at best among their male counterparts. And how about sex changes for minors? It is plausible that the notion that a child could undertake surgical gender transition from their biological to an alternative gender would be utterly absurd and repugnant to the average person. However‚ 54% of Americans oppose legislation that criminalizes providing medical care for gender transition to minors. Science and common sense support the notion that by our mid-to-late 20s‚ the brain has reached complete maturity and development. This is why children often engage in foolish behavior without contemplating the repercussions‚ why a contract formed by a child is deemed void in legal terms‚ and why alcohol consumption hinders the development of children’s minds. Yet‚ when it comes to transgenderism‚ all that goes out the window. Men are not women‚ and women are not men. This is the reality everyone on this Earth must face until their death. America has been divided along lines of common sense by the transgender movement: those who support it and those who do not. The rise of transgenderism will persist as long as rational individuals remain reluctant to express their opinion on the matter. COPYRIGHT 2024 CREATORS.COM The Daily Signal publishes a variety of perspectives. Nothing written here is to be construed as representing the views of The Heritage Foundation. 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A common theme of environmental fear-mongering is an insistence that the ordinary functions of nature are somehow a marker of the end of the world thanks to human activity. Granted‚ humans have done damage to God's creation‚ especially at the zenith of the Industrial Revolution‚ but nothing close to the...

Jennifer Hudson took a moment during her show to offer up birthday wishes for a 104-year-old audience member‚ Althea Vignaud. And as Althea reflects back on the blessings in her life‚ she gives credit for all of it to God! Life is the most precious thing on Earth. It is a gift from God. Given its importance‚ it must be honored‚ protected and cherished in every way possible. Sadly‚ life is also limited. No one can predict how much time they have on Earth. Life can change in the blink of an eye. A loved one could be here one minute and gone the next. RELATED: 110-Year-Old Always Wanted to Be a Singer So Great-Grandson Made it Happen on Her Birthday Althea Vignaud understands life is a gift. She has enjoyed more than 100 years on Earth. The 104-year-old woman is blessed‚ which is a fact that Althea recognizes and readily admits. She also understands the source of all of her blessings. And as Jennifer Hudson showers this 104-year-old with birthday wishes‚ Althea praises and thanks God for every day He gives her. "My high note is all my thanks is to the Man upstairs‚" Althea said. "That's my blessing. When I wake up in the morning‚ I look out‚ open my blinds‚ and I look out‚ up to the sky. And I say‚ ‘Thank You for all my blessings. Thank You for waking me up this morning. Thank You for having me feel the way I do.'" 104-Year-Old Credits God On Her Birthday Despite her advanced age‚ Althea says she has been blessed with good health and still feels well. "And my blessing is‚ I get up in the morning feeling great – like I'm ready to hit the street‚" she said. Before the clip ends‚ Jennifer hands Althea a bouquet of roses and serenades her with a rendition of "Happy Birthday." Everyone could stand to learn a lot from Althea. Most people constantly want more and more‚ never content with what the Lord has already blessed them with and placed in their lives. But Althea is grateful for everything in her life and every day the Lord gives her. She understands that every 24-hour period is another gift from God. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Husband and Wife‚ Aged 99 and 100‚ Say God is the Secret to Their 75-Year Marriage Job 12:12 "Old men have wisdom‚ and a long life gives knowledge." WATCH: Jennifer Hudson Has Birthday Wishes For A 104-Year-Old Fan  LISTEN: Candace Cameron Bure Shares Pics from Son's Wedding | She Got Love Letters from a Stranger During WWII h/t: Godtube Featured Image Credit: YouTube The post Jennifer Hudson Has Birthday Wishes for 104-Year-Old Woman Who Gives All Glory to God appeared first on GodUpdates.

I’m sure most of you know the Health Ranger‚ Mike Adams. He does great work over at Natural News and on Brighteon. And today he released a show that really caught my eye….because I’ve been warning you about this for the past several weeks. Today Adams just reported that according to his sources‚ Russia has just launched an “Orbital EMP”. If you don’t know what that is or why it is so dangerous‚ watch this short clip here: The Health Ranger‚ Mike Adams‚ says an Orbital EMP has just been launched! BIG WARNING!! @DailyNoahNews pic.twitter.com/2VnMIDBMjD — DailyNoah.com (@DailyNoahNews) March 14‚ 2024 Full video here: Now let me explain further…. An EMP could be potentially more devastating and more deadly than even a nuke. Check this out: And here is a lot more detail from one of my recent warnings (including what you can do to protect yourself right now and be ready): Here’s Why I Think An “EMP” Is The Biggest Threat To America Right Now What is the biggest threat to America….right now? Joe Biden?  Certainly he’s not helping things. Barack Obama?  The puppet master behind Biden. Soros?  The puppet master behind Biden. China?  Always on the list. Democrats? RINOs? Election theft? Nuclear attack? All of these things are serious threats‚ but I want to tell you about something often not discussed….but the impact could be bigger than anything above. Yes‚ really. It’s called an EMP attack. What’s an “EMP” anyway? Good question! An EMP‚ or Electromagnetic Pulse‚ is a powerful burst of energy that can disrupt or damage electronic devices and electrical systems. It’s like a super strong wave of energy that can mess with anything that uses electricity. This includes cell phones‚ computers‚ cars‚ and even the power grid that gives electricity to homes and businesses. You may have heard about it before‚ but it’s not commonly discussed. So let me break it all down for you… Likelihood of an EMP Attack: Technological Feasibility: Creating an effective EMP weapon is technologically challenging. It typically involves nuclear detonations at high altitudes or sophisticated non-nuclear devices. The complexity of these technologies limits their availability mostly to advanced military powers. Global Politics and Deterrence: The United States has strong diplomatic relations and defense systems‚ which act as deterrents against direct attacks from other major powers. The doctrine of mutually assured destruction (MAD) often serves as a deterrent against nuclear-based EMP attacks‚ as such an attack could lead to a full-scale nuclear war. Non-State Actors: The greater risk may come from non-state actors (like terrorist groups) who might not be deterred by traditional means. However‚ their access to the necessary technology is typically quite limited. Natural EMPs: There is also the risk of a natural EMP caused by a solar storm‚ similar to the Carrington Event of 1859. While not a deliberate attack‚ the effects could be similarly disruptive. Most Likely Ways an EMP Could Happen: High-Altitude Nuclear Detonation: A nuclear bomb detonated high in the atmosphere could create a powerful EMP. This would require intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capabilities. Non-Nuclear EMP Devices: These devices can be designed to target specific areas or systems without the broader destruction caused by nuclear weapons. However‚ their effective range and power are generally less than a nuclear EMP. Cyber-Physical Attacks: A coordinated cyber-attack on power grids and electronic systems could mimic some effects of an EMP‚ though technically different. Solar Storms: A severe solar storm hitting the Earth could create natural EMP effects‚ disrupting electrical systems and communications. The Fallout From an EMP: Power Outage: EMPs can knock out electricity everywhere‚ like turning off a big light switch for a whole city or even a country. No Internet or Phones: Imagine not being able to call‚ text‚ or use the internet. That’s what happens with an EMP. Water Supply Issues: Without power‚ getting clean water to homes and buildings becomes really hard. Food Shortage: Stores need electricity to keep food fresh. Without it‚ a lot of food can go bad quickly. No Heating or Air Conditioning: Houses and buildings would lose heating in winter and air conditioning in summer. Hospitals Struggle: Hospitals rely on power for life-saving equipment. An EMP could put many lives at risk. Transportation Problems: Cars‚ buses‚ and trains might not work‚ making it tough to get around. Banking and Money Problems: ATMs and credit card machines need power‚ so buying things could become really difficult. Emergency Services Disrupted: Police‚ fire‚ and ambulance services could be severely affected. Danger to Airplanes: Planes flying when an EMP hits could have serious trouble. Schools Closing: With no power‚ schools might have to close. No Radio or TV: News and entertainment through radio and TV would be cut off. Damage to Electronics: An EMP can break things like computers‚ TVs‚ and even some toys. Industrial Shutdowns: Factories and other big workplaces would have to stop work. Fuel Shortages: Gas stations need power to pump gas‚ so cars might run out of fuel. Increased Crime: Without alarms or streetlights‚ there might be more thefts and other crimes. Health Risks from Spoiled Food: Without fridges‚ food can spoil and make people sick. Waste Disposal Problems: Trash and sewage systems might not work properly. Mental Health Stress: The sudden change and uncertainty can be really stressful and scary for people. Long-Term Recovery: Fixing everything after an EMP can take a really long time and be very hard. Life In America Following an EMP Attack: Week 1: Immediate Chaos and Confusion In the immediate aftermath‚ there would be widespread panic and confusion. The EMP‚ having disabled all electronics‚ would leave individuals without means of communication; cell phones‚ internet‚ and radio would be rendered useless. Transportation systems would grind to a halt. Modern vehicles with electronic components would fail‚ leading to widespread traffic jams and stranded individuals. Emergency services would be severely hampered‚ struggling to respond to incidents without their usual communication and transportation infrastructure. There would be a run on stores for essential supplies as people quickly realize the severity of the situation. This could lead to shortages and even looting in some areas. Week 2-3: Adapting to the New Reality Communities would begin to adapt. Those with older‚ non-electronic vehicles and equipment would find themselves at an advantage. People would turn to bicycles‚ horses‚ or simply walking for transportation. The lack of refrigeration and electronic banking systems would lead to a reliance on cash transactions and bartering. Localized trading systems might emerge. Battery-operated or hand-crank radios would become vital sources of information‚ assuming some radio stations could continue broadcasting. There would be a significant increase in manual labor as machines and automated systems used in manufacturing and agriculture would be non-operational. Week 4 and Beyond: Long-Term Adjustments Social structures would begin to shift‚ with communities becoming more localized and self-sufficient. Neighbors would need to work together for survival‚ leading to a resurgence of community-oriented living. Food shortages could become a serious issue. Without modern transportation and preservation methods‚ communities would have to rely on locally sourced food‚ leading to a rise in gardening and small-scale farming. Health care would face severe challenges. Hospitals would struggle without modern equipment‚ leading to a reliance on more traditional methods of treatment and an increased need for medical knowledge within communities. Education would revert to non-digital methods. Schools‚ if they remained open‚ would rely on books and oral teaching methods. Over time‚ there might be efforts to rebuild some form of electrical infrastructure‚ but this would be a slow and difficult process given the extent of the damage caused by the EMP. Now you see what I’m talking about? As usual‚ I don’t like to just leave you hanging with the bad news….I like to give you solutions! And I have one here. You know I’ve got you covered! There ARE things you can do right now to make sure you and your family will stay safe and be able to survive in the event we end up living through an EMP strike. Imagine losing all lights and heating in the winter? Negative 10 degrees outside and suddenly you’re back in the stone age? Follow the link below to find out what you can do right now. TAKE ACTION NOW Let’s all stay safe together‚ ok?