Author: Emily Taylor

  • Polls Show Republican Voters Remain Loyal to Trump Despite Indictment

    Polls Show Republican Voters Remain Loyal to Trump Despite Indictment

    Less than 72 hours have passed since federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment against former President Donald Trump on charges related to his alleged mishandling of classified documents and his attempts to mislead investigators. The revelations in the document led pollsters to survey the Republican electorate, and their findings confirmed that GOP voters have yet to…

  • Lawmakers and Residents Oppose Battery Plant in Michigan Over CCP Concerns

    Lawmakers and Residents Oppose Battery Plant in Michigan Over CCP Concerns

    A group of lawmakers and residents in Big Rapids, Mich. are opposing the construction of a battery plant despite the promise of thousands of local jobs. While environmental concerns are one reason for the opposition, the underlying issue is that Gotion Inc., the California-based company behind the plant, is owned by a Chinese firm with…

  • Toronto Blue Jays Make History with Nonbinary Player Call-Up

    Toronto Blue Jays Make History with Nonbinary Player Call-Up

    The Toronto Blue Jays have made history by calling up minor-league catcher Brady Deeker, who recently identified as nonbinary, making them the first professional baseball player to do so. Deeker’s promotion comes after only seven games at Triple-A and two frustrating seasons at Double-A. During this time, the catcher struggled to hit, batting a collective.207.…

  • Smoke from Quebec Wildfires Causes Strange Experience for New York Residents

    Smoke from Quebec Wildfires Causes Strange Experience for New York Residents

    Smoke from Quebec wildfires has enveloped New York City and other places, causing a strange experience for residents. The situation reminded the author of a cartoon he saw in The Spectator, where people were seen outside a theater taking a smoke break during intermission. One of them heads inside, saying, “Just popping in for some…

  • Gallup Poll Reveals Americans’ Shifting Attitudes on Abortion

    Gallup Poll Reveals Americans’ Shifting Attitudes on Abortion

    Gallup has been tracking Americans’ opinions on abortion since 1975, making it a valuable resource for analyzing attitudes on the issue. The latest survey, conducted in May and released on Wednesday, shows that Americans are less supportive of the right to abortion now than they were after the Dobbs leak in May 2022, but more…