If your boss required you to announce publicly that 2 + 2 = 5 and act like you sincerely believed it‚ would you comply or be fired? Unfortunately‚ tens of thousands of federal employees are being put to a similar test by the Biden administration. But instead of being required to deny basic math‚ they’re being forced to deny basic biology under radical “gender identity” policies.  Last March 31‚ on International Transgender Day of Visibility‚ the U.S. Office of Personnel Management ordered federal agencies to prohibit the intentional use of “incorrect” pronouns in the workplace because it could contribute to an “unlawful hostile work environment.” First to comply were the Department of Health and Human Services‚ the State Department‚ and U.S. Customs and Border Protection)‚ all of which recently issued workplace pronoun mandates.  Not surprisingly‚ the Biden administration’s LGBT advocate-in-chief‚ Assistant Secretary of Health Rachel Levine‚ announced the policy for HHS. Although Levine is a biological male (and for decades went by Richard)‚ HHS employees are prohibited from using anything other than “she” when speaking of Levine and all other trans-identifying biological males who work there.  Further‚ because the policy covers “gender nonconforming‚” “agender‚” “gender fluid” or “nonbinary” identifications‚ biologically male employees may retain male names and dress and appear like a man on any given day and still demand to be addressed as she‚ xir‚ or they.  Not to be outdone‚ Customs and Border Protection issued a memo for Border Patrol agents prohibiting them from addressing persons they catch illegally crossing the border as “Mr.‚ Mrs.‚ Ms.‚ Sir [or] Ma’am” until they ask‚ “Can you please confirm your pronouns or gender identity?” and then adopt whatever the migrant says.   To drive the point home‚ the CPB memo states that agents may not offer “personal opinions” on these matters or “refer to being LGBTQI+ as a ‘choice’ or ‘lifestyle.’” But shutting up about one’s beliefs‚ as bad as that is‚ isn’t actually an option because pronoun use is part of life and practically unavoidable. There will be no hiding or laying low on this one; everyone will be found out eventually.  Perhaps most offensive of all‚ under Office of Personnel Management guidance‚ all federal facilities with showers and changing rooms now must be opened to people of the opposite sex based on their say-so. Surely many women who enjoy working out at the office gym will object to seeing grown men getting naked in front of them in the lockerrooms.   While the policy (at least as implemented by HHS) acknowledges that some people may “feel uncomfortable” with this certain eventuality‚ it clarifies that it is objecting biological women who must leave the facilities in this situation‚ not the other way around.   There was a time when a boss allowing men to undress in front of female employees was considered 100% automatic sexual harassment. But now the federal government is treating it more like a job requirement and will label you a bigot if you object.  Federal employees are not defenseless. They should file lawsuits seeking to block enforcement of these illegal policies under the First Amendment’s free speech clause and Title VII‚ at the very least. And those who believe that sexual human embodiment is part of God’s design also shoud file claims under the First Amensment’s free exercise clause and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act‚ requesting religious accommodation.  Totalitarians throughout history have demanded that the people they subjugate repeat sanctioned lies as a way to secure their power. If those in power can make you say with your own lips that men are women‚ or neither‚ or both‚ and back again‚ they can make you say and do anything‚ including drafting you into the pronoun police to spy and inform on your coworkers.  Eighty years ago‚ the Supreme Court said: “If there is any fixed star in our constitutional constellation‚ it is that no official‚ high or petty‚ can prescribe what shall be orthodox in politics‚ nationalism‚ religion‚ or other matters of opinion or force citizens to confess by word or act their faith therein.”   Back then the issue was whether government schools could require students to pledge allegiance to the American flag‚ while today the question is whether the Biden administration can force Americans to pledge allegiance to the rainbow flag.  The answer to that question should be no. But as always‚ our liberties become effective only when people have the courage to stand up for the truth and their right to remain free‚ even if it comes at a cost.  This commentary originally was published by Fox News Have an opinion about this article? To sound off‚ please email letters@DailySignal.com‚ and we’ll consider publishing your edited remarks in our regular “We Hear You” feature. Remember to include the URL or headline of the article plus your name and town and/or state. The post Biden Admin’s Pronoun Police Demand Employees Deny Biology appeared first on The Daily Signal.

It seems fair to say that Ron DeSantis’ Presidential campaign has not gone exactly the way he planned. Team DeSantis simply didn’t seem prepared for this‚ nor did they bother preparing DeSantis himself judging by the constant public blunders he’s been a part of. The turmoil continues as the head strategist of the DeSantis super PAC just resigned. “I cannot in good conscience stay affiliated with Never Back Down given the statements in the Washington Post today‚” said Jeff Roe in a statement. This comes after the Washington Post published a story accusing the campaign of misconduct issues such as leaking false information. Roe is only the latest of several key members of ‘Never Back Down‚’ who have either resigned or been fired in the last several weeks. ELECTION Ron DeSantis’ super PAC loses its top strategist in latest sign of turmoil Jeff Roe said he could not “in good conscience stay affiliated with Never Back Down”https://t.co/4jSRTO20zY — Sandy (@SandyForLiberty) December 17‚ 2023 NBC has the story: The uneasy relationship between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ campaign and the key strategist at his deep-pocketed super PAC came to an end Saturday night. “I cannot in good conscience stay affiliated with Never Back Down given the statements in the Washington Post today‚” the strategist‚ Jeff Roe‚ said in a statement posted to X. “They are not true and an unwanted distraction at a critical time for Governor DeSantis.” His decision was first reported by The Washington Post‚ which published an extensive story on the long-running tensions between DeSantis’ campaign team and the super PAC earlier in the day. Just in: Jeff Roe has officially resigned from DeSantis 2024 Super PAC Never Back Down. pic.twitter.com/EcmkoH6yq9 — The Calvin Coolidge Project (@TheCalvinCooli1) December 17‚ 2023 Jeff Roe‚ the top strategist for the super PAC behind Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ 2024 presidential campaign‚ announced his resignation Saturday. https://t.co/6nKtLN14Hd — Axios (@axios) December 17‚ 2023 DeSantis Super PAC Loses Chief Strategist Jeff Roe Weeks Out from Iowa Caucuses via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/9NpPi6xc7v — The Gateway Pundit (@gatewaypundit) December 17‚ 2023 So…what were the statements in the WaPo? Here’s more: Jeff Roe‚ the chief strategist for the leading super PAC (Political Action Committee) supporting Governor Ron DeSantis’s presidential bid‚ resigned on Saturday night‚ December 16‚ 2023. The resignation came after turmoil within the organization‚ which has been plagued by internal conflicts and high-profile departures in recent weeks. In his resignation statement‚ Roe cited “false” statements made by the PAC’s new chairman‚ Chris Jankowski‚ about former employees as the reason for his departure. Roe stated that he “cannot in good conscience stay affiliated with Never Back Down given the statements in the Washington Post today.” He also mentioned that the statements were “not true and an unwanted distraction at a critical time for Governor DeSantis.” The Washington Post article referenced by Roe reported that the super PAC had fired officials connected to Roe’s firm‚ Axiom Strategies‚ over “mismanagement and conduct issues.” However‚ Roe denied these allegations and claimed that they were untrue. The resignation of Jeff Roe is a significant loss for the DeSantis campaign‚ as he was a well-known and experienced political strategist. His departure raises concerns about the stability and effectiveness of the campaign moving forward. The top strategist for the embattled super PAC backing Ron DeSantis ‘ campaign for the White House resigned in the latest sign of trouble for the GOP hopeful less than one month before voting begins with Iowa’s kickoff caucuses. https://t.co/k0ibRWZ3K5 https://t.co/QGqM38qsEY — NEWSMAX (@NEWSMAX) December 17‚ 2023 Here are more details from Newsmax: The top strategist for the embattled super PAC backing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ‘ campaign for the White House resigned Saturday night in the latest sign of trouble for the GOP hopeful less than one month before voting begins with Iowa’s kickoff caucuses. Jeff Roe‚ the top adviser to Never Back Down‚ is the latest senior staffer to exit Never Back Down‚ which has been the largest outside group supporting DeSantis’ candidacy. He announced his departure on X‚ the site formerly known as Twitter‚ hours after The Washington Post published a story focused on internal disputes and suspicions between Never Back Down‚ the campaign‚ and other DeSantis allies that included accusations of “mismanagement and conduct issues‚ including numerous unauthorized leaks containing false information.” “I can’t believe it ended this way‚” Roe wrote on X‚ sharing a statement in which he said he “cannot in good conscience stay affiliated with Never Back Down given the statements” in the story‚ which he said were false. I can’t believe it ended this way. I’m so proud to have worked alongside these men and women at NBD 24/7 the past nine months to save the country. Good luck the next 28 days and a wake up. I’m so sorry I can’t be there with you. pic.twitter.com/Rh4oQQ1tAE — Jeff Roe (@jeffroe) December 17‚ 2023 This is not a good sign for DeSantis moving forward. Never Back Down‚ except when you’re up against President Trump. People who have left the super PAC backing Ron DeSantis‚ in the past month: →Jeff Roe‚ Chief Strategist resigned from the group on Saturday night‚ Dec. 16 →Chris Jankowski‚ CEO‚ resigned on Nov. 22 →Adam… — Eddie (@ICU1010) December 17‚ 2023 Ron DeSantis’ super PAC just lost its top strategist. Jeff Roe says he cannot “in good conscience stay affiliated with Never Back Down.” — Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 17‚ 2023 Jeff Roe and Fatt Wolking (@MattWolking) have QUIT the DeSantis super pac with just 4 weeks until Iowa. The DeSantis campaign is the worst campaign in the HISTORY of politics and the biggest grifters in politics (Axiom Strategies) will never get another serious client again.… https://t.co/KqrKR5lYXa — Alex Bruesewitz (@alexbruesewitz) December 17‚ 2023 Trump on Truth Social Jeff Roe is out- Game over for DeSanctimonious! Jeff Roe is the top strategist for DeSantis Super Pac Never Back Down. pic.twitter.com/w67nMF924O — Joyreaper (@joyreaper) December 17‚ 2023

George Thorogood’s ode to brawlin’ and heart breakin’ Bad To The Bone was inspired by The Rolling Stones and almost recorded by Bo Diddley