Ukraine Invasion Begins? After Recognizing Rebel-Controlled Areas as ‘Independent’ – Putin Sends in Russian Troops
A senior U.S. government official has confirmed that on Monday, soon after declaring the territories ‘independent,’ Russian leader Vladimir Putin has deployed ‘peacekeeping’ troops to the two areas of eastern Ukraine controlled since 2014 by pro-Russian separatists. The two regions, the self-declared Luhansk People’s Republic (LPR) and Donestk People ‘s Republic (DPR), broke from Ukraine with the help […]
Russia Invades Ukrainian Territory, While Zelensky Rules Out Ceding It
U.S. officials and their western counterparts have warned for days that a Russian invasion of Ukraine was imminent. Following a bellicose television appearance blasting Ukraine for its Western ties, Russian leader Vladimir Putin ordered troops in pro-Russian Ukrainian provinces. The Kremlin falsely called Monday night’s invasion of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts a “peacekeeping mission” after […]
Canada Votes on Decision to Invoke Emergencies Act
The Canadian parliament has voted on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s unprecedented decision to invoke the Emergencies Act. As CBC News reports: A motion affirming the Liberal government’s decision to invoke the Emergencies Act passed a crucial House of Commons vote Monday, ensuring the expansive powers contained in the act remain in use by authorities thanks to parliamentary […]
California Prosecutors Ignore Evidence in Pro-Life Case
A pro-life investigative journalist is at the center of an ongoing case with abortion-provider Planned Parenthood. Beginning in 2013, David Daleiden set out to expose Planned Parenthood’s sale of aborted fetal body parts. He posed as a potential buyer and secretly recorded the organization’s employees admitting to this illicit market. In a new court filing, […]
Chemical Abortion on College Campuses
As chemical abortions gain popularity with mail-order pills, the dangerous procedure is traveling to college campuses. Institutions across the country already cover abortion within student health plans, however, they are now providing the procedure on campus. The University of Massachusetts Amherst announced plans to distribute abortion pills to any student mother wishing to abort her […]
Putin to Recognize Breakaway Regions of Ukraine as Independent
UPDATE: The White House said that President Biden will sign an executive order imposing sanctions on Ukraine’s pro-Russian territories after Russian President Vladimir Putin called for their independence. The Russian leader addressed his nation earlier today, saying he recognized the independence of Ukraine’s Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts. Putin called the oblasts (territories) by the names […]
Liberty Rising Brief: Weekend Recap
“The upward course of a nation’s history is due in the long run to the soundness of heart of its average men and women.” – Queen Elizabeth II THE WEEKEND AT A GLANCE: Here is the most important news you missed this weekend. Foremost, the Sackler family made litigation advancements this weekend with a proposed […]
Queen Elizabeth II Tests Positive for COVID-19
On Sunday morning, Buckingham Palace announced Queen Elizabeth II tested positive for COVID-19. She will remain at Windsor Castle, as she is currently experiencing “mild-like symptoms.” According to the palace’s statement, “She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guidelines.” Charles, Prince of Wales, also tested positive for Covid-19 earlier […]
Liberty Rising Brief: Biden’s Supreme Court Picks
“Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.” – George Washington THE DAY AT A GLANCE: President Biden is on the hunt for his Supreme Court nominee. Presidential insiders have reported that the president is currently interviewing his top picks. After Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement, Biden pledged to nominate the first black woman […]