Voters in Wisconsin approved two election-related amendments to the State Constitution on Tuesday‚ including one that bans the use of private money for election administration.  The Republican-backed amendments came after Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg spent millions backing groups that funded election administration in counties across the country‚ including in Wisconsin‚ during the 2020 election. Critics argued that the massive amount of election funding distributed to non-profit groups‚ known as “Zuckerbucks‚” unfairly benefited Democrat-dominated counties. The initiative to ban private funding‚ Question 1‚ passed with 54% of the vote in favor and nearly 46% against. A section will now be added to the State Constitution that says “private donations and grants may not be applied for‚ accepted‚ expended‚ or used in connection with the conduct of any primary‚ election‚ or referendum‚” The Hill reported.  The second initiative‚ Question 2‚ defined who can administer various aspects of elections. It passed with nearly 59% supporting and 41% opposed. It stipulated that “only election officials designated by law may perform tasks in the conduct of primaries‚ elections‚ and referendums.” Opposition to the two amendments was greatest in the Democratic-heavy counties surrounding Madison and Milwaukee. The amendments were approved as Wisconsin is again expected to be a battleground state for a likely rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in November.  “Victory! Wisconsin has spoken and the message is clear: elections belong to voters‚ not out-of-state billionaires‚” Wisconsin GOP Chairman Brian Schimming said in a statement. “Thanks to the efforts by the Republican Party of Wisconsin and grassroots organizing‚ Wisconsinites have turned the page on Zuckerbucks and secured our elections from dark money donors.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP According to the Foundation for Government Accountability‚ more than $10 million in “Zuckerbucks” was spent in Wisconsin during the 2020 election. The FGA estimated that more than 80% of the funding went to areas Biden won by an average of 37 points.  Jason Snead‚ the executive director of the Honest Elections Project‚ a group that has urged states to ban the use of outside funding for elections‚ praised the move in a statement obtained by The Daily Wire.  “Honest Elections Project Action congratulates Wisconsinites for voting to enshrine a ban on private influence on election administration in their state constitution‚” Snead said. “Private influence schemes such as ZuckBucks in 2020 and ZuckBucks 2.0 in 2024 sow distrust in election outcomes‚ which is why they should be banned in all 50 states. Moneyed interests‚ conservative and liberal alike‚ have no business influencing how elections are administered.”

Women’s rights activist Riley Gaines laid the blame on Democratic Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey after a disturbing incident involving a trans-identifying male athlete came to light. The story‚ published by the Daily Mail‚ revealed that the athlete in question — who was filmed injuring rival female players during a February basketball game — had participated in several other sports on the women’s teams and had allegedly made lewd comments to girls while they were changing clothes in the locker room. The Kipp Academy student‚ Lazuli Clark — who towers over most female competitors at over six feet tall — has competed in the women’s divisions in basketball‚ rowing‚ volleyball‚ track &; field‚ and tae kwon do. According to Quillette‚ the student was allegedly suspended from the women’s rowing team at a private club after “leering” at another female student in the locker room‚ saying‚ “Ooh‚ t***ies.” Quillette cited a leaked copy of a letter dated October 12‚ 2022‚ and sent by 15 parents to the United States Rowing Association‚ the sport’s governing body in America. That letter stated that the student had placed “near the bottom” when competing for the club’s men’s team and had subsequently joined the women’s team — but did not bother to shave and continued to wear the men’s uniform to compete. According to Quillette‚ the locker room incident resulted in the student being “reported by team officials to the U.S. Center for SafeSport‚” after which Clark was not permitted to row for either team again. “Stop letting these pervs hide behind preferred pronouns and blurred out images. This photo was proudly posted by the school therefore it’s public domain. Name and shame them. Lazuli Clark is a man that sexually harassed women‚” Gaines responded to the initial story — and then took aim at Governor Healey for allowing it to continue. “These girls were forced to participate in his sick fetish at the hands of @MassGovernor‚” she said. These girls were forced to participate in his sick fetish at the hands of @MassGovernor If this headline shocks you‚ you haven't been paying attention https://t.co/RBn2agoTsK — Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_) April 3‚ 2024 Gaines went on to ask where the parents — particularly the fathers — were in this case‚ suggesting that they should be standing up for their daughters against the organizations‚ schools‚ and states that were allowing biological males to take over women’s sports. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “Where are the dads of these girls?” she asked. Where are the dads of these girls?! https://t.co/6hOD2Qugeu — Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_) April 3‚ 2024

For several years now‚ Democrats in the state of California have enjoyed all the perks of one-party rule. With supermajorities in the state assembly‚ they don’t have to deal with an opposition party. They certainly don’t need to provide any kind of transparency to the public. They’re completely free to enact the Democratic Party’s grand vision — just like the leaders of notorious utopias like Baltimore‚ Selma‚ Detroit‚ or Oakland. If states are the laboratories of democracy‚ then California is the laboratory of the Democratic Party. Whatever Democrats want‚ they get. That’s why hundreds of thousands of people flee California every year and it’s why a lot more are about to leave the state. California‚ without much discussion or debate‚ just raised its minimum wage for certain fast-food workers to $20 an hour. This is a 25% wage hike‚ up from $16 an hour. The law applies to chains with 60 or more locations in California‚ including franchises — many of which are family-owned. The totally foreseeable and inevitable followed‚ and a bunch of fast-food chains announced mass layoffs. Others started raising prices‚ and at least one restaurant so far has closed down completely. Watch: Those employees at Foster’s Freeze went from $16 an hour to zero dollars an hour‚ thanks to the minimum wage hike which California declared a “win for workers.” And they’re not alone. When this law was signed‚ two large Pizza Hut franchisees laid off more than 1‚200 delivery drivers. In San Jose‚ The Wall Street Journal reports that two small Vitality Bowls restaurants have cut their workforce in half. Restaurants like Jack in the Box are “testing fryer robots and automated drink dispensers” so they can fire more employees soon. Hours are being cut and of course‚ prices are going up too‚ across the board. The New York Post reported‚ at one Los Angeles-area Burger King‚ prices for a Texas Double Whopper went from $15.09 on March 29 to $16.89 on April 1‚ once the law went into effect. That’s an increase of nearly $2 for the same exact — already horrifically overpriced — food in just two days. The Big Fish meal went up by $4‚ from $7.49 to $11.49. That’s the precise increase in hourly wage‚ passed directly onto customers. Several other menu items went up “anywhere from 25 cents to a dollar‚” the Post found. From what I’ve seen‚ some of the advocates of the minimum wage hike on social media have tried to dismiss the concerns over the price hikes by saying that 25 cents to a dollar isn’t a very steep increase. But what they’re ignoring is that‚ first of all‚ as a percentage of the overall price of the item‚ these hikes are already significant. And second‚ this law has been in effect for less than two days and this is what has happened only in that time frame. We can assume that prices will continue to go up. WATCH: The Matt Walsh Show One of the many fast-food companies raising prices is the fried chicken restaurant Raising Cane’s. The CEO of the company went on CNBC recently to talk about the impact of this legislation on his business. Now‚ based on everything you’ve just read‚ you might assume that the CNBC anchor conducting the interview would have a dim view of this new legislation. After all‚ you’d expect someone at a business-oriented network to understand that higher prices and fewer jobs are generally a bad thing. But here’s how she frames her question: The CEO doesn’t really answer the question‚ probably because he’s there for a nice PR opportunity and he doesn’t get adversarial or maybe he wasn’t paying attention. But it’s an incredible question to ask in earnest‚ which she appears to be doing. If you give minimum wage workers a raise‚ but in the process make it more expensive for them to live and eat‚ you have not really given them a raise. You haven’t made it easier for them to purchase more chicken fingers. This is especially the case for the many workers who have already lost their jobs because of it‚ and the many more who will in the near future. The fact that this is apparently difficult to say out loud — even for the CEO of Raising Cane’s — tells us a lot about how California got in this position. Very few people in the state seem to understand basic principles of economics — or at least‚ they don’t want to talk about them. But the fast food workers themselves understand what’s going on here. They realize that they didn’t actually get a raise. Here’s an employee from Jack in the Box explaining a basic economic reality that the governor of her state doesn’t seem to comprehend: How does a fast-food worker understand the economics of this situation better than the CNBC anchors? Why is she raising issues that California politicians don’t seem to understand? Whatever the answer is‚ this is getting to be a running theme in California. A couple of years ago‚ California sent out millions of “inflation relief checks‚” which accomplished nothing except making inflation even worse. But there was no opposition party that could block those checks‚ just like there’s no opposition party to block this minimum wage increase. In fact‚ in California‚ the labor unions obtained nondisclosure agreements during the negotiations for the minimum wage bill. So no one can talk about how exactly this bill came about. There’s never going to be a full explanation for why Gavin Newsom’s friend and donor at Panera Bread managed to secure an exemption for fast-food restaurants that make bread‚ for example. (Not that we really need an explanation for that. It’s the kind of naked corruption that one-party states are well known for). But you don’t need an insider’s look into the legislative process to know how poorly conceived this law is. That’s because‚ after the bill was passed‚ legislators went back and added a bunch of other exemptions‚ including fast-food locations in airports and stadiums. That’s how you know you’re dealing with a very well-thought-out law — the legislators just go back and redo it a few weeks later. These are the people manipulating the economy in the most populated state in the country. They’re doing it as haphazardly as you’d expect. The truth is that raising the minimum wage (by 25%‚ which is obviously a very sizable hike) in the midst of inflation and a struggling economy is incredibly stupid. There’s really no other word for it. It attempts an end-run around the actual problems facing Californians. Except‚ really‚ it’s worse than that. They aren’t just avoiding the problems‚ but actively making everything worse. They’re trying to solve problems by creating more of the problems they’re allegedly trying to solve. And they aren’t done. In fact‚ some leaders in California think that $20 an hour is still too low. It’s not even half of what they think the minimum should be. Here’s Rep. Barbara Lee: Just do the math. Do the math‚ says the woman who apparently can’t add two plus two. She wants to mandate six-figure incomes for the people who run the cash register at McDonald’s. You notice that she was asked about the economic sustainability of such a plan and did not pretend to even address that concern. That’s because it is‚ of course‚ not sustainable at all. $20 an hour isn’t even sustainable. $20 an hour has already caused a bloodbath of layoffs and price hikes. $50 an hour would simply be the end of commerce in California‚ which means the end of California itself. So‚ on second thought‚ maybe her plan has some benefits. But you notice what Lee said in that clip. She said that a family of four needs a six-figure income just to get by. That’s not really true — you can get by on less‚ my family did at one time — but think about how that applies here. She’s saying that minimum wage workers need a massive‚ mandatory raise because that’s what’s necessary for families of four to survive. This obviously implies that there are a lot of single-income households of four where the breadwinner makes minimum wage. But that’s not generally the case‚ and this is really‚ perhaps‚ the most important point here. Minimum wage jobs are not meant to be careers. These are supposed to be jobs for teenagers working part-time while they finish high school. These aren’t jobs that grown adults with kids and mortgages are supposed to be doing for years on end. So if you’ve been working at a job for five or ten years and you still make minimum wage‚ there’s obviously a serious problem — and it’s not one a minimum wage hike can solve. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILY WIRE APP Personally‚ I want every minimum wage worker to get a hefty raise. But that can be achieved‚ and should be achieved‚ by earning a raise. It can also be achieved by getting some work experience under your belt and then finding a better job somewhere else. Minimum wage is supposed to be a stepping stone. Not a foundation to build your life on. It’s a bit like if lawmakers passed a law declaring that all tent manufacturers must make their tents big enough and sturdy enough that they can be lived in for six months at a time. But that’s not what tents are supposed to be used for. That’s not what a tent is. A tent is something you stay in for a few days at a time. Now‚ lawmakers in California might respond‚ “No that’s not true. In our state lots of people live in tents for years. They set them up right on the sidewalk!” Yes‚ but the problem there is not that the tents are insufficient homes. The problem is that those people are trying to turn tents into homes. The problem is with how the tent is being used. Minimum wage is like the tent of salaries. It’s meant to be very temporary. The advantage of working a minimum wage job is that the bar is pretty low. Show up on time‚ look presentable‚ put in the effort‚ be reliable‚ be moderately competent‚ cover all the basics‚ and you’ll be on the fast track to a better job — either at your current place of work or somewhere else. You don’t need to wait around for the government to force your employer to give you a raise. As I’ve said plenty of times before‚ the best way for a minimum wage worker to make more money is to not be a minimum wage worker anymore. That’s a basic truth that you won’t hear from politicians like Barbara Lee. Instead they’ll promise you the pie in the sky. The bad news is that they probably won’t deliver on that promise. The worse news is that they might. And then everyone’s problems will get much worse.

Republican lawmakers slammed the Biden administration on Wednesday over a “weaponized” Justice Department after four more Christian pro-lifers face prison time after they were convicted of FACE-Act related charges on Tuesday. The four‚ Eva Edl‚ Eva Zastrow‚ James Zastrow‚ and Paul Place‚ face up to six months in prison and a $10‚000 fine after they were found guilty of violating the FACE Act by Middle District of Tennessee Magistrate Judge Chip Frensly. Critics say that the FACE Act‚ a Clinton-era law that criminalizes the use of force or threats of force that prevent someone from accessing an abortion facility‚ has been used to target pro-lifers. In the aftermath of the convictions‚ some lawmakers again renewed calls for repeal of the FACE Act‚ saying that it had been weaponized. “Biden’s DOJ is weaponized against pro-life demonstrators‚” Rep Andy Biggs (R-AZ) said‚ commenting on the Tuesday trial. “This is not acceptable. Congress must repeal the FACE Act.” Biden's DOJ is weaponized against pro-life demonstrators. This is not acceptable. Congress must repeal the FACE Act.https://t.co/AOhLu4Tyb4 — Rep Andy Biggs (@RepAndyBiggsAZ) April 3‚ 2024   “I am a proud cosponsor of [Rep. Chip Roy’]s FACE Act Repeal Act of 2023‚” Biggs added. “Let’s get it done.” Roy introduced a bill in the House last year that would repeal the FACE Act and a companion bill was put forth in the Senate by Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT). Roy again urged Congress to take up his measure on Wednesday‚ saying that Congress should pass it “immediately.” Edl‚ Place‚ and the Zastrows (brother and sister) were charged by the DOJ after they participated in a sit-in at the Carafem abortion facility in Mt Juliet‚ Tennessee‚ on March 5‚ 2021. On that day‚ a group of demonstrators gathered on the second floor of an office building in the hallway outside Carafem. The group prayed‚ sang hymns‚ and urged women showing up to the clinic to not get abortions. Photos were displayed at the trial showing the four sitting in front of the door to Carafem‚ but the defendants’ lawyers argued that the DOJ never proved they had actually blocked anyone from entering or actually inhibited the activities of the staff of the facility. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Responding to the news of the convictions on Tuesday‚ Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL) blasted the Biden administration for its targeting of pro-life activists. “More than 5‚000 illegals enter our country every day and the Biden Administration has no idea where they are‚” he posted on X. “If you’re a pro-life activist‚ Biden’s DOJ definitely knows where you are.” More than 5‚000 illegals enter our country every day and the Biden Administration has no idea where they are. If you’re a pro-life activist‚ Biden’s DOJ definitely knows where you are. https://t.co/pEcEtuF7xv — Rep. Barry Moore (@RepBarryMoore) April 3‚ 2024   Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) also slammed Biden over the prosecution of the pro-lifers. “Biden’s DOJ is prosecuting Christians for peacefully praying outside abortion clinics‚ which is their First Amendment right‚” she wrote. “Meanwhile‚ 10 million illegal aliens walked into our country‚ including known terrorist ‘gotaways’ &; Biden’s DOJ has no idea where they are. AMERICA LAST!” Biden's DOJ is prosecuting Christians for peacefully praying outside abortion clinics‚ which is their First Amendment right. Meanwhile‚ 10 million illegal aliens walked into our country‚ including known terrorist "gotaways" &; Biden's DOJ has no idea where they are. AMERICA LAST! https://t.co/KJv920JTik — Rep. Mary Miller (@RepMaryMiller) April 3‚ 2024 Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO)‚ a member of the House Oversight Committee‚ called the whole thing “gross.” “Instead of securing the border and protecting Americans‚ Joe Biden is going after Pro-Lifers – gross‚” Burlison said. Instead of securing the border and protecting Americans‚ Joe Biden is going after Pro-Lifers – gross. https://t.co/3ezrAyjetc — Rep. Eric Burlison (@RepEricBurlison) April 3‚ 2024 In January‚ six other pro-lifers who were at Carafem in March 2021 were convicted of similar charges and could be sentenced to over 10 years in prison and leveled hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of fines.

In a recent turn of events‚ the University of Delaware finds itself at the center of a controversy involving the concealment of former Vice President Joe Biden's Senate records. These documents‚ shrouded in mystery‚ are said to potentially contain a sexual assault complaint from 1993 by Tara Reade. This accusation has reignited debates over transparency and accountability‚ especially concerning public figures' historical records. The call for the release of these records was amplified following a report by Special Counsel Robert Hur. His findings suggest that the University of Delaware may have misled courts about the nature and management of Biden's senatorial archives. This revelation has not only raised eyebrows but also questions regarding the integrity of the institution tasked with safeguarding these documents. JUSTICE AND PRAYERS FOR TARA READE pic.twitter.com/MRW7BBPVMs — Sara Lancaster (@sobey30442) April 3‚ 2024 Judicial Watch and the Daily Caller News Foundation‚ spurred by the contents of Hur's report‚ have petitioned the Delaware Supreme Court to revisit their case demanding the release of the records. Their persistence underscores the significance of these documents in understanding the full scope of Biden's legislative history and any potential misconduct during his tenure as a senator. The university's handling of Biden's records‚ particularly the use of taxpayer funds for their management‚ contradicts previous assertions made by the institution. This discrepancy has led to accusations of obfuscation and a lack of transparency‚ further complicating the public's trust in both the university and the broader political system. You mean like Tara ReadeOr better yet…YOUR OWN DAUGHTER Wow…you've got some nerve https://t.co/OYM8hETWwT — Jannine.. #MagaMemeQueen (@janninereid1) April 3‚ 2024 Despite the mounting pressure and the serious allegations contained within Hur's report‚ access to Biden's senatorial archives remains restricted. This blockade has frustrated efforts to shed light on Biden's past actions and decisions‚ leaving many to wonder what might be contained within those files. Judicial Watch has suggested that congressional intervention may be necessary to facilitate the disclosure of these documents. Such a step would not only underscore the importance of transparency but also set a precedent for how similar cases are handled in the future‚ ensuring that public figures are held accountable for their actions. As the battle for access to Biden's Senate records continues‚ it serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced in ensuring transparency and accountability in public service. The outcome of this dispute could have far-reaching implications for how historical records of public figures are managed and accessed in the years to come. In conclusion‚ the controversy surrounding the University of Delaware and Joe Biden's Senate records highlights a critical juncture in the ongoing debate over transparency and accountability. As the public awaits further developments‚ the importance of open access to historical records remains a pivotal issue at the heart of democratic governance. The post The Battle for Transparency Over Biden’s Senate Records appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

The upcoming solar eclipse may be exciting for us‚ but our four-legged friends could feel some anxiety as the sun shifts over the moon. An animal behaviorist explains how to help them deal with the rare celestial event. Eclipses affect plants and animals by confusing their natural rhythms. The seemingly quick shift from day to night makes farm animals walk back to the barn and causes birds to stop chirping. Extreme temperature drops of about 10 degrees can happen‚ as well‚ which also signals a change to night. But it’s not just wildlife that will feel off-kilter during the event. Cats and dogs will also experience some strange feelings‚ and they may showcase the same type of nervousness they would during a thunderstorm. Others may simply curl up and go to sleep. “The most likely response is animals starting their evening routines and showing evening behaviors‚” Erica Cartmill‚ a professor of anthropology‚ animal behavior‚ and cognitive science at Indiana University‚ told PEOPLE. “If you have a dog or a cat‚ they might go to bed‚ get quieter‚ or start yawning and stretching.” Pet Owners Should Be Aware Of Behavioral Changes During The Total Solar Eclipse Pets who feel anxiety may act out of the ordinary or show the same behaviors they have after typical triggering situations like visiting the vet or hearing fireworks. They may hide or pace. Dogs may start scratching or howling. “Obviously‚ if you see your animal gets anxious during the eclipse‚ comfort them‚” said Erica. “Be there for your animals and also be attentive to what they’re interested in.” Erica also noted that we don’t need to worry about pets’ eyes during the solar eclipse. Animals likely won’t have any interest in looking at the sun‚ and if they do‚ they will probably be following our gaze. But short glances won’t hurt their eyes. “If they are staring at the sun‚ maybe distract them a little bit‚” she added. “Brief looks are fine. We don’t want to encourage staring.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Keep Your Pets Safe During The Total Solar Eclipse — Everything You Should Expect appeared first on InspireMore.

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