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In yesterday’s PRSA-NY Big Apple PR Awards, an outstanding figure rose through the rhetoric. Bret Stephens, gifted with the Daniel J. Edelman award, highlighted the undeniable erosion of trust in our media. His candid critique highlighted pervasive celebrity culture and conformist thinking as longstanding issues. However, it’s Stephens’s firm faith in the retrieval of trust that resonates today. The media, he asserts, must re-earn public faith incrementally; hour after hour, day by day. In a fact-starved era, these words echo as a dauntless call to reform our wavering media landscape.

“In a brazen move that’s sure to ruffle feathers, the prestigious Torah Academy of Bergen County shook up the status quo in U.S. education. The school is demanding colleges to pledge, in writing, their commitment to protect Jewish students; a necessary response to the horrifying rise of antisemitic hate crimes. The Academy’s unequivocal stance? If you can’t guarantee the safety of our students, you’re not welcome here.”

There’s a resounding silence sweeping over U.S college campuses. A terrifying rise in anti-Semitic behavior takes root, chilling both students and staff alike. Yet, utter indifference and spinelessness graces our supposed university leadership, leaving horrifying hatred to fester. CNN’s Bianna Golodryga bluntly called out these figureheads for their subdued responses to escalating anti-Semitism — a problem targeting Jews worldwide, fueled by entities like Hamas. It’s high time the silent ones took a stand, rejecting the notion of ‘two sides to every story’ and start safeguarding Jewish students alongside all minorities. It’s not about political correctness; it’s about ethical necessity.

In dire contradiction to previous claims of secure borders under the Biden administration, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas admitted that over half a million illegal immigrants breached our southern border defenses in 2023. Senator Roger Marshall revealed even more concerning figures – over 600,000 “gotaways”- immigrants who were observed, but not apprehended. Despite these concerning figures, Mayorkas’ adamantly insists the southern border is secure – against accurate, surging data, portraying a monumental national security challenge.

President Biden’s latest executive order regulating the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) signals a perceived need for federal interference in the free-market tech industry. With assertive moves toward AI-enabled criminal justice measures and broad-sweeping rules that could limit innovation, the order paints a picture of an administration stifling freedom while pushing a left-leaning agenda. Is this the path to true advancement in AI, or another overreach disguised as upholding civil rights and promoting “equity”?

The Biden-led HHS ushers in an era of pronoun policy, in a strident affirmation of transgender and non-binary identity rights. But, in pushing ideological conformity, do they breach constitutional freedom of speech? The line between fostering inclusivity and imposing non-negotiable conformity is being trod upon. This intrusive mandate breeds enmity – to evolve, shouldn’t we entertain diverse perspectives without sequesters? The liberty to opt-out without fear of retribution must be preserved. This is America, not a totalitarian regime. One can only watch, anxiously, as the consequences unfold!

“Tech heavyweight Mark Zuckerberg and his empire, Meta, are facing the music. In an unprecedented move, 42 U.S. states are suing Meta over evidence that Facebook and Instagram were knowingly designed to addict our youth, with no regard for their mental welfare. But wait, where’s TikTok in this legal face-off? Just as notorious for harmful content, yet conspicuously absent from this reckoning. Amidst this furor, one thing is clear – the battle to protect the young minds from digital exploitation rages on, and we must hold defiant tech giants accountable.”

In yet another shocking policy mishap, a government report confirms a staggering 4 million economic migrants crossed our borders within the past year. Thanks to Biden’s pro-immigration policies, we’re now up to our necks in an oversaturated job market, sky-high housing rates, and fierce competition for our graduates. For each new American born, an economic migrant enters, turning the American Dream into a somber, daunting reality. It’s high time we curb this insanity and prioritize our own citizens. We’re not about closing doors, but opening them wisely. Put simply, America first.

In the face of an ideological chasm, a recent Rasmussen Reports poll has unearthed the widespread American opposition to welcoming Palestinian refugees, sparking considerable debate. As a staggering 52% reject the idea, with only 28% endorsing it, it is an unmistakable indictment of liberal refugee policy. The poll also discloses a stark party divide. It uniquely spotlights prevailing public consensus, revealing a nation grappling with its role on the global stage amidst an ever-intensifying Israel-Palestine conflict, a matter demanding urgent attention and decisive leadership.

“A stunning revelation has been exposed; beneath the banal facade of your local pizzeria brewing was a hefty slice of sordid deceit. Hidden under the comforting scent of pizza sauce and bubbling cheese was a rampant drug operation where clandestine trades were made as naturally as pizzas were flipped. An audacious operation located next to an elementary school, boldly slinging not just pies, but potent narcotics. With over 100 pounds of illicit substances confiscated, ripe for distribution, it’s not just your simple pizza joint. Beware the extra toppings!”

The Biden administration’s “recovery” narrative is fractured by the sobering reality of skyrocketing debts. In particular, the subprime borrowers, already burdened by the shackles of mediocre credit scores, are now shouldering a growing financial crisis. Motor loans and credit card debts are climbing to alarming heights, hinting at an approaching economic storm. We need swift, decisive policy intervention, or these hardworking Americans could face a brutal financial collapse. This isn’t fear-mongering; it’s a call to action. Wake up, America—the economic cliff edge is closer than we think.

Engaging his first year’s performance, President Biden’s costly dream of nurturing a clean, green, ample America is a far cry from reality. ‘Pie in the sky’ is one term for it; but in light of an $8 trillion debt, rising gas prices, and polarized public opinion, it teeters precariously between imprudent optimism and straight-out recklessness. Moving the entire country to an untested, undeveloped green energy future isn’t just harrowing, it’s devastating to the economy and our pillars of prosperity.