A federal contractor that’s received over five billion taxpayer dollars since President Joe Biden took office in 2021 is hosting Critical Race Theorist Robin DiAngelo as a keynote speaker and sponsoring book clubs on her prominent books on anti-racism‚ an internal company memo obtained by The Daily Wire reveals. The Mitre Corporation‚ a not-for-profit organization that’s received over three thousand government contracts from federal agencies and helped embed the diversity‚ equity‚ and inclusion (DEI) agenda in the federal bureaucracy‚ announced in an internal memo that DiAngle will be a keynote speaker at the company’s “Week of Belonging” celebration‚ which begins on April 22. “We are thrilled to announce our opening keynote speaker‚ Robin DiAngelo Ph.D‚ affiliate associate professor of education at the University of Washington and author of ‘White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard For White People To Talk About Racism’ and ‘Nice Racism: How Progressive White People Perpetuate Racial Harm‚’” the leaked memo from the Mitre Corporation to employees reads. “She will join us in a fireside chat to discuss the skills needed to be effective stewards and overcome challenges to creating the impact we want to see.” Mitre’s upcoming event with DiAngelo comes as the Biden administration has embedded leftwing ideologies‚ such as the diversity‚ equity‚ and inclusion agenda‚ in the federal bureaucracy in an attempt to leverage the agencies of the executive branch to push progressive beliefs. The Mitre Corporation has been involved in pushing the DEI agenda in the federal government since Biden took office‚ with the organization set to receive nearly $13 million from federal contracts pertaining to DEI and “health equity” just under the Biden administration. DiAngelo’s keynote speech will take place at Mitre’s third annual “Week of Belonging‚” which will discuss “sustainable solutions within the environmental‚ social‚ and governance (ESG) model. The Mitre Corporation specifically praised DiAngelo in its memo for coining the term “white fragility” in an article that “influenced the international dialogue on race” before encouraging employees to start a company-sponsored book club revolving around the Critical Race Theorist’s work. “In honor of DiAngelo’s keynote engagement‚ MITRE’s [inclusion and diversity] team will sponsor 10 book clubs across the organization‚ reading either White Fragility or Nice Racism‚” the leaked memo to employees states‚ adding that book club hosts “will receive five labor hours to host the book club.” Mitre did not respond to a request for comment from The Daily Wire. The company has received billions of taxpayer dollars from the federal government‚ acting as a federally funded research and development center for the Department of Defense‚ Department of Homeland Security‚ and four other federal agencies. It received over $700 million from the Department of Defense in fiscal year 2023 alone‚ making up 40% of its total awards over the year. DiAngelo‚ one of the country’s most prominent Critical Race Theorists‚ has come under heavy criticism over her claims that American society is systemically racist and that white people are innately racist. “Racism is the foundation of Western society‚” DiAngelo’s website proclaims‚ while her book “White Fragility” alleges that “anti-blackness is foundational to our very identities as white people.” The federal contractor’s embrace of Critical Race Theory mirrors developments within the federal agencies‚ with the bureaucracy routinely institutionalizing the doctrines of DEI. The National Security Agency (NSA) even cited Robin DiAngelo in a leaked “DEI Glossary” obtained by The Daily Wire‚ that included terms like “white fragility‚” “settler colonialism‚” and even the pronouns “ze” and “zir.” The Department of Defense‚ a main funder of Mitre‚ requested a whopping $144 million taxpayer dollars for their DEI agenda last year‚ a Daily Wire investigation found‚ despite the agency already spending over $150 million for DEI in the previous two years. The Internal Revenue Service also adopted the DEI agenda and administered a training that included material from a radical transgender academic who called for the “death of whiteness.” The Department of Health and Human Services and the National Science Foundation have both been leveraged to push far-left ideology on gender‚ with the agencies bankrolling transgender “inclusive” sex education for 14-year olds and studies that deny there are only two genders. While the Biden administration has embedded Critical Race Theory and gender ideology into the federal bureaucracy‚ former Trump administration officials have advocated for plans to gut the administrative state under the next administration‚ which could include shutting down DEI offices across federal agencies.

Americans For Prosperity Action‚ a large conservative group supporting former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley’s bid for president‚ has announced that it will no longer spend money to help her following her fourth straight loss. The move by the Koch network comes after Haley lost by 20 points to former President Donald Trump last weekend. The group endorsed Haley in late November ahead of the Iowa caucuses‚ which gave Haley a boost in the state and helped weaken the top alternative to Trump: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Americans For Prosperity Action CEO Emily Seidel said in an email on Sunday‚ “Haley has shown us again and again that we made the right decision in supporting her candidacy and she continues to have our strong endorsement.” Yet Seidel acknowledged that “given the challenges in the primary states ahead‚ we don’t believe any outside group can make a material difference to widen her path to victory.” “And so while we will continue to endorse her‚ we will focus our resources where we can make the difference‚” she added. “And that’s the U.S. Senate and House.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “If Donald Trump is at the top of the Republican ticket‚ the risk of one-party rule by a Democratic Party captured by the Progressive Left is severe and would do irreparable damage to the country‚” the letter concluded. “The last 3 election cycles have painted a very clear picture of what we can expect from voters who consistently rejected Donald Trump and his impact on the Republican party brand. This has been reinforced by the recent elections in Virginia in 2023 and the special elections in New York and Pennsylvania just this month. And we should expect this to increase further as the criminal trials progress.” Related: Nikki Haley After Blowout Loss In South Carolina: ‘I’m Not Giving Up This Fight’

When you have dogs‚ having a fence is usually a requirement if you live in a house versus an apartment. Many people with reactive (barking) dogs opt for a privacy-style fence so their pets can’t see (and bark at) people. That is the case with peekaboo puppies Billie and Seymour. The pair live in Melbourne‚ Australia‚ with their Dog Mom (Erin) and Dog Dad (Dean) and a house full of cats and foster kittens. When Erin returns from work every day‚ she hears her pups before she sees them. But her first sight of them is nothing but eyeballs and dog snouts. The two dogs also have a friend living in a neighboring home. Dean is pretty handy and created a dog door in the fence between the yards so the three can play together daily. You can see the whole story in the video from The Dodo. The family also has an Instagram channel where they share more exploits. What began as one large knot hole and an idea has become a daily ritual that brightens Erin’s day. When she returns home from work‚ the two pups always greet her at their custom peepholes in the dog fence. Some neighborhoods have peeping Toms‚ but this one has peeping Billes and Seymours! The pet-friendly family has several cats and foster kittens. Rumble is the master of the interior spaces. Image from Instagram. Billie (left) and Seymour (right) eagerly await their treat for posing so nicely. Image from Instagram. Erin and Dean also have a child‚ Wynnie. When the baby is restless and won’t settle‚ the cats form a cuddle puddle to offer comfort. Bronn is the ginger tabby‚ Phil is the floofy tuxedo‚ and Rumble. The baby is Wynnie‚ just in case that wasn’t evident. Image from Instagram. If you can’t get enough of these peekaboo pups and the rest of the family‚ follow them on Instagram. Between the dog fence antics and a houseful of cats and kittens‚ there is always joy to share. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Dog Mom Gets Greeted Every Day By Adorably Silly Faces Poking Out Of Fence. appeared first on InspireMore.

This innovative dad is about to change your whole sledding game with a hack we all need. Instead of sending his kiddo down the hill‚ only to have to chase them‚ lugging the sled back up‚ this dad is putting tools to good use. With a cable and a drill‚ this dad is about to blow your mind! @houseofhighlights Dad is a genius for that (kuvaldaru/IG) #sledding #dadsoftiktok #smartdad #sleddingseason #genius ♬ memories – leadwave Dad hooked the cable to the sled. When the kid flies down the hill‚ the cable extends. Now here comes the sledding hack that is bound to change your life: the dad used a drill to bring the sled and the kiddo right back up the hill! Within seconds‚ this child is back to the top of the hill‚ ready for more adventures. This genius image is from TikTok. Fans on TikTok couldn’t believe how epic this sledding hack is. “Wow‚ what a smart dad! That’s some next-level sledding right there‚” praised one fan. “Now you just gotta set it up on a little 2 pulley system so it puts less stress on the drill. Love this‚” suggested another innovative viewer. While some argued that “exhaustion is half the fun‚” I think this sledding hack is totally genius! The featured image for this post is from TikTok. The post Dad Shares Genius Sledding Hack That’ll Have You Saying “Why Didn’t I Think Of That?!” appeared first on InspireMore.

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In a hospital in the Argentine city of Cordoba‚ a wonderful and obvious initiative is giving babies a more natural environment when they are born into circumstances that are anything but. Placed in an incubator‚ with mother and father absent due to work‚ substance abuse‚ incarceration‚ injury‚ or death‚ a team of volunteer “huggers” take […] The post Hug Therapy Helps Premature Babies Develop in Argentina as Volunteers Step in for Moms Who Can’t appeared first on Good News Network.

Take a look at the news any day of the week and you’ll see stories of people affected by disasters: from entire communities dealing with the aftermath of tornadoes and large-scale flooding to families rebuilding after house fires and ruptured pipes caused by freezing weather. They all face the daunting prospect of starting over. No matter what the cause‚ each of these people will deal not only with physical loss but with emotional trauma and financial impacts. Even the most prepared among us may someday deal with a catastrophe at the community or personal level that can’t be stopped‚ and we’ll have to decide whether to rebuild in place or start over elsewhere. What’s non-negotiable is starting over‚ and what’s priceless is the mental preparation to do so‚ along with some resources for how to make that happen. What to do BEFORE starting over In the case of a disaster‚ the first step is‚ of course‚ to get yourself and your loved ones to safety. If you are able to do so safely‚ bring other items of value. The second step is seemingly backward: prepare in advance. (That’s why you’re reading this blog‚ right?) Know the most likely natural disasters for your region and prepare accordingly. Those of us in earthquake country are able to mitigate danger and damage somewhat by practicing the “Stop‚ Cover‚ and Hold” drill and by taking steps to properly secure tall furniture‚ pictures‚ and breakable objects. For those in flood- and fire-prone areas‚ staging bug-out bags‚ sentimental items‚ and vital documents for evacuation or above high water levels will be very helpful. Once the shaking stops or the water level drops‚ and it’s safe to enter your home‚ you can begin the process of salvaging and disposal without trying to find those necessities. (For advice on replacing lost or destroyed essential documents‚ go read this article.) Create an inventory A key step in preparing your household for starting over is to create an inventory well before it is needed. Schedule some time to walk your home and property‚ room by room and building by building‚ and document the items you own. You can document your inventory in a simple notebook‚ grab a set of special printable home inventory forms from us‚ pick up a booklet from your insurance agent‚ or use an app that allows you to note information with photo inserts of rooms and valuables. No matter what format you use‚ be sure to include the following in your documentation: Date of inventory Name(s) of individuals doing inventory (Useful if you place an insurance claim and need statements of condition or storage of valuables.) What room or building you are inventorying Each item (with the serial number if applicable); date of purchase (if known); purchase price (if known); whether it was a gift or personal purchase; and approximate replacement value Photos of each room‚ along with individual photos of high-value items Additionally‚ some people choose to create a special section in their inventory document that notes only high-value items and sentimental items. This allows for more detailed descriptions of expensive belongings such as jewelry and firearms‚ which may also need separate insurance riders. During this inventory process‚ be sure to make side notes of sentimental items that need better storage (such as archival boxes for photos) or things that are a “must go” in a planned evacuation; stage these items with your other supplies when the river starts to rise or fire season is imminent. You can tackle that to-do list as you are able – moving photos to acid-free storage boxes or scanning them for backups can even make for a fun family night or weekend. When doing your inventory‚ be methodical about it. Start at one point in your house and work in one direction‚ documenting everything in front of you before moving to the next item. If you’re a tech-savvy bookworm with a large library‚ you can download apps to your device that will let you take a picture of your books’ barcodes and they will inventory for you‚ based on each book’s ISBN. This inventory is a document that you will keep in a safe place‚ along with other vital documents such as identification documents (Social Security cards‚ passports‚ Concealed Carry licenses‚ etc.)‚ legal paperwork (wills‚ powers of attorney‚ healthcare directives‚ divorce decrees‚ parenting plans‚ etc.)‚ and medical documents (vaccination records‚ copies of health records‚ treatment plans‚ etc.) You may prefer to keep these papers off-site in a bank safe deposit box‚ company safe‚ or friend’s safe if you know natural disasters are prevalent in your area‚ but weigh this against the risk of similar problems at the off-site location. An option for home storage is a fireproof safe stored in the safest location on your property – be sure that portable safes are well-hidden from burglars but known and accessible to family members who might have to evacuate. Ensure that large safes‚ such as gun safes‚ are bolted down to prevent the possibility of home invasions where criminals have already cased the location – they may know to bring a pallet jack for the safe. If you made use of digital devices to do your inventory‚ don’t forget redundancy: print copies are always a good thing‚ even if you have it in triplicate via thumb drives‚ a disk‚ and your phone. Drives can be erased‚ disks broken‚ papers burned‚ and phones lost and stolen‚ so the more backups you have‚ the better. All this work might sound like a hassle‚ but having gone through the process of trying to help inventory my family’s belongings after a house fire‚ I promise you it’s worth it to have your documentation done before it’s needed. If you absolutely cannot make the time to do an inventory yourself‚ there are certified inventory professionals you can pay to do the job for you. The downside for preparedness types is having someone aware of what you have stored up; the upside is that‚ should you need to file a claim‚ the inventory professional is an objective person who can testify to the value of your items. Salvage and disposal Since you now have an inventory of your possessions‚ along with the necessities for emergency evacuations‚ let’s move on to the salvage and disposal work after the disaster strikes. This may be as simple as flooding in one room from a broken pipe or a window that leaked during a typhoon; it may be as large as the destruction of several rooms or most of the house due to an apartment fire or tornado. Let’s look at some common scenarios and how to handle them. Smoke Damage From a Fire: Request permission from your fire marshal before reentering your home. Contact your insurance agent/company. Look over all of the damaged areas; take photos if possible. You may ultimately decide to hire a professional fire restorer‚ but knowing what the damage is allows you to start making a plan. Even if you do hire a professional‚ you can help minimize further damage by taking the following steps Open windows to ventilate the spaces and install a fan to circulate air. If it’s cold outside and your heat system is still working‚ keep an eye on your furnace filter. Your heating system will help remove moisture in the air‚ but your furnace can become clogged with soot. If the weather is warm and you have sustained significant water damage‚ it may be better to keep windows closed and run a dehumidifier. Remove brass and copper items and clean them with the appropriate cleaner within 24 hours to prevent etching. Cover carpets after removing soot to keep other soil from being tracked back in during cleaning; cover clean‚ dry items with plastic for protection. Check the labels of clothing and textiles – smoke smells can remain in such items unless they are properly deodorized and cleaned. If dry cleaning items‚ be sure to inform your dry cleaner that the item has been through a fire and may be smoke damaged so they can advise you on the appropriate treatment steps. After deodorizing‚ wash regular clothing; be aware you may have to wash the items several times. One thing my family learned after our house fire was that clothing on plastic hangers was easier to salvage; we simply snapped the melted plastic off the clothing‚ scrubbed off the rest‚ and washed multiple times. Items stored on wire hangers were permanently singed and in most cases were not salvageable. To get smoke odor out of the house itself‚ professionals may need to be involved. If the smell is not properly removed‚ it will return‚ especially during damp weather or on warm days. You may wish to have ducts cleaned and sealed and attic insulation replaced‚ as these spaces can retain smoke odor as well. Water Damage from Flooding or Fire: Some items can be salvaged after water damage‚ while others cannot. Harder surfaces such as concrete‚ plaster walls‚ and cinder block can often be cleaned and disinfected. Dry wet items as soon as you can. Linoleum‚ hardwood floors‚ and subflooring may be saved if you can get them dried out quickly enough. If they aren’t completely dry‚ both carpets and the floors underneath them can begin to mold and mildew and become irreparable. As with smoke damage‚ air circulation helps! Remove wet area rugs from wet wall-to-wall carpeting to help with drying and to prevent staining from colored rugs. Soft items such as drapes‚ bed linens‚ and clothing are often salvageable. Disinfect and wash‚ or have dry cleaned‚ as appropriate to the garment or item. If you have soft furnishings such as mattresses or upholstered furniture that you want to try to salvage‚ allow them to air dry in sunlight and spray thoroughly with a disinfectant. Hard toys and dishes: Scrub and disinfect as necessary. Don’t bother trying to save: Drywall‚ wallboard‚ and batt insulation – these will hold water‚ so toss them to prevent mold and decay. Ceiling tiles: unless the damage is slight‚ dispose of soaked soundproofing tiles. Food and medicine: Anything touched by flood water is a no-go. Also toss wood cutting boards‚ plastic utensils‚ pacifiers‚ and baby bottle nipples. De-laminated furniture: Try as you might‚ you’ll probably never get laminate skins glued flat on particleboard or pressed board furnishings. Large rugs with foam backing: You might be able to save the rug by peeling off the backing‚ but don’t try to dry it with the backing. Wet backing will take a very long time to dry and may grow mold and mildew. Ductwork: The insulation on the ducts can grow mold – replace ‘em. Mold and mildew are clearly a huge threat when water is involved with any soft possessions. Dealing with flood-damaged textiles and sodden papers requires patience‚ protection‚ disinfectant‚ and a lot of air. Go here to read about health and safety hazards after a flood. For more in-depth information on salvaging and cleaning textiles‚ read the NDSU article Flood-damaged Textiles: What to Salvage and How to Clean by Ann Braaten The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration has an excellent article called Emergency Salvage of Flood Damaged Family Papers‚ which addresses salvaging books‚ documents‚ and photographs. For information on replacing important documents‚ read this article. Local libraries and museums may also have a conservationist who can advise you on safely salvaging books and other media. For extensive private collections‚ the American Institute for Conservation maintains a referral list of people you can consult with to save high-value‚ historic‚ and sentimental documents. As you can see‚ the physical damage done by disasters can be overcome to a certain extent. It may take a lot of detergent and elbow grease‚ but in many cases‚ it can be done. In some cases‚ we may have to declare a total loss‚ but if we are as prepared as possible with appropriate records and resources‚ we can be better able to respond as necessary if the time ever comes. So – that’s how we handle the stuff. Now‚ what about the people? After a natural disaster‚ it is vital to recognize that even as we pick up the pieces of what’s left around us‚ we will be battling our way through stress‚ trauma‚ and grief. The physical damage after an earthquake may turn out to be minor‚ but the loss of control and feeling of fear as we watched the floor move in waves under our feet are major. In other instances‚ we may lose everything we value: family and friends‚ beloved pets‚ or irreplaceable symbols of our family’s heritage and travels. On the personal level‚ we don’t need to go through a fire to feel we’ve lost everything; a job loss or severe illness can be devastating as well. Whether we ourselves are dealing with bereavement or are attempting to support others in our community‚ it is important to know and understand the five stages of grief. Knowing these stages and how to access resources to deal with them appropriately can help us cope as we move through the steps of rebuilding. Using such resources also helps us understand how others may be coping; just remember that we each have our own unique strengths‚ challenges‚ past experiences‚ stressors‚ and coping mechanisms‚ which will influence how we react during and after disasters. A group of people can go through an event at the same time‚ even in the very same location‚ and still both perceive and react to it differently. The five stages of grief are: Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance None of us will go through the five stages of grief at the same speed‚ at the same time‚ or in the exact same way. Some may go through them in different orders‚ spend more time in one stage than others‚ or even circle back through parts of the grief cycle more than once. Being resilient is important to coping in times of change‚ and the five characteristics of resiliency are being positive‚ focused‚ flexible‚ proactive‚ and organized. Having a good support system‚ a plan‚ and a will and willingness to survive are incredible tools during and after a crisis‚ both within your own life and when reaching out to help others through crises. Very often‚ stress can take both a physical and a mental toll on survivors. It is vital that we know how to care for ourselves physically‚ spiritually‚ and mentally as we rebuild after a disaster. For more information about coping with grief and trauma-induced stress‚ look up the following articles: After a Natural Disaster: Coping with Loss by Ronald L. Pitzer &; Sharon M. Danes‚ University of Minnesota Extension‚ rev. 2010. Managing Grief after Disaster by Katherine Shear‚ Ph.D.‚ National Center for PTSD‚ Professional resources for Researchers‚ Providers &; Helpers‚ updated 2016. Anyone recovering from a disaster should also be open to contacting a person in a counseling role or an ecclesiastical leader with training in counseling and post-crisis support as necessary. Oftentimes it can help us just to make initial contact and know that someone is there for us if we decide we need them‚ even if we never sit down for an official meeting or counseling session. Such individuals may also be able to put disaster survivors in touch with organizations that can provide financial and tangible resources‚ in addition to helping with mental health and morale issues. Have you ever had to start over after a disaster? Have you ever experienced a major disaster and had to start over? Or do you know anyone who has? Do you have any tips on salvage and cleanup to share? Any suggestions to help people emotionally? Would you share your story in the comments? Let’s discuss this. About the author: Melonie Kennedy has dealt with the aftermath of a house fire‚ a divorce‚ and flooding from a typhoon. She knows not to ask What next? any more! Visit her online at http://www.MelonieK.com. The post How to Start Over After a Disaster appeared first on The Organic Prepper.

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