Thousands gather at Illinois March for Life amid Democrat ‘intimidation’ of pregnancy centers

Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield called on Illinois politicians 'to find compassion for the lives of the most vulnerable among us, the sacred human lives of unborn babies.'

Thousands of pro-life advocates gathered at the Illinois State Capitol building on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, for the Illinois March for Life. Civic and religious leaders spoke to crowd at the Lincoln Statue, several echoing the words of the Great Emancipator as they appealed to Illinois legislators to protect the women and children being preyed upon by the abortion industry.

Immediately following the March, pro-life advocates met with state representatives and state senators to share how pregnancy resource centers offer tangible support to women through pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, cribs, car seats, parenting classes, and diapers.

The Most Reverend Thomas J. Paprocki, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, echoed Abraham Lincoln as he spoke about abortion in the same words that Lincoln used to address slavery in 1868 Springfield.

“A house divided against itself cannot stand,” asserted Paprocki, “I believe this government cannot endure, permanently half pro-abortion and half pro-life. I do not expect the Union to be dissolved — I do not expect the house to fall — but I do expect it will cease to be divided. It will become all one thing or all the other.”

Paprocki then called for “the members of Illinois’ executive, legislative and judicial of branches of our Illinois state government …to find compassion for the lives of the most vulnerable among us, the sacred human lives of unborn babies.”

One of those Illinois legislators, the Honorable Dr. William E. Hauter, M.D., Illinois State Representative, District 87 (R-Morton), spoke emphatically about choice. He shared how many in the Illinois state house are seeking to “silence and intimidate” pregnancy resource centers, the only places in Illinois where women are offered “true choices,” along with material, emotional, and medical support. Hauter emphasized that this help is offered free of charge without spending one cent of taxpayer dollars and contrasted these care centers with abortion facilities that only present women with the choice to abort their child.

Hauter lamented that Illinois’ goal seems to be making abortion, “Common, celebrated, and less safe than ever before.” Denouncing the proposed Illinois Senate Bill 1909 that would force pro-life pregnancy resource centers to provide abortion referrals, he noted, “They don’t care that this bill is unconstitutional, irrational, and unpopular … We must persevere. We are right on every level of this argument, and that makes us mighty indeed.”

Hauter left the podium, backed by more than a dozen pro-life legislators, one of whom led the audience in an impromptu chant, “Give me an L, give me an I, give me an F, give me an E,” to the delight of the crowd.

https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/thousands-gather-at-illinois-march-for-life-amid-democrat-intimidation-of-pregnancy-centers/

Former Australian embassy employee sentenced to jail for hidden cameras in women's bathrooms in Bangkok mission

A former IT worker at the Australian embassy in Bangkok has been sentenced to two years' jail for installing tiny hidden cameras in women's bathrooms inside the secure government building.

Key points:

A former worker at the Australian embassy in Bangkok has pleaded guilty to hiding tiny cameras in women's bathrooms

Nayot "Bank" Thamsongsana, 39, has received a sentence of two years' jail

The judge said Nayot's actions were "a serious threat to society"

Nayot "Bank" Thamsongsana, 39, was convicted in the Bangkok South Criminal Court after pleading guilty to two counts of committing an indecent act to persons over 15 years of age by threatening with any means.

During the investigation into the matter, 60 women who used the two embassy bathrooms where the cameras were installed gave statements to Royal Thai Police.

Two were filmed by the cameras, and their complaints formed the basis of the prosecution's case.

In sentencing Nayot, the judge said his actions were "a serious threat to society and had caused psychological damage".

The judge said she considered every document the Australian Embassy sent to the court, Nayot's guilty plea, and the fact that he had no criminal record before handing down the sentence.

She told the court the sentence was four years, but would be reduced to two years on account of his guilty plea.

Nayot began to cry and was comforted by his wife before being led away from the courtroom in handcuffs by Department of Corrections officers.

He has one month to appeal.

Three senior Australian officials — including the deputy head of the Bangkok mission, Julia Feeney — were in court to hear the outcome.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-23/exemployee-at-australian-embassy-in-bangkok-sentenced-jail/102137514

Australia Banks are Now “Debanking” Independent Journalists Exercising Their Free Speech Rights

Maria shared that for approximately one month she noticed that her bank card was not working at most ATM’s. She recently rang ING Bank to see whether there was anything wrong with her card, or her account, or any flags on their end that would be restricting her card access, they advised there was nothing showing on their end.

Then on March 3, 2023, ING emailed Zeee saying her accounts would be closed and access stopped within one week.

Zeee next called ING on the same day and they confirmed the email was from them. She shared that she spoke to their “Specialist Team” member who she was told could give her more information. The team asked Zeee to read the email to them, advising that although it was from them they did not have a copy of the email. In response, they repeated the same information that Zeee had to read to them as to why her account was shut, but still, no reason was specified.

Zeee shared that she has a legitimate, registered business and she pays her taxes. The bank then confirmed that there was nothing showing on their end to indicate she had done anything “wrong” in financial terms or my financial conduct.

So Zeee asked:

Do you shut down people’s accounts due to their political views by any chance?” I was met with a long silence, followed by being placed on hold. The representative came back to me repeating the same, generic information. I asked the question several times, and the representative refused to answer.

Knowing ING has done this to people before as reported in the MSM based not on what they’ve done but who they are, I both called and emailed their PR Manager, asking the following:

1. What is the reason ING is still doing this?

2. What are some likely reasons ING would close an account?

3. Why are the Complaints Resolutions Team, touted as specialists, unable to provide a reason as to why this is occurring when customers call them for an explanation?

4. Does ING close people’s accounts for their political views?

ING responded a week later with:

Thank you for reaching out. We’re unable to discuss any account closures due to customer confidentiality.

Zeee notes that ING Group is listed as a partner on the WEF website. Its leadership has attended the WEF in Davos.

Zeee says that Zeee Media reports extensively on the WEF, exposing their true agenda and Australian politicians linked to the WEF. ING’s refusal to answer our questions led us to believe that this may be politically motivated. This timing coincides with a hit piece run by 60 minutes on the Wieambilla tragedy, where I am featured warning about Australian soldiers training to turn against Australian people, and Channel 9 is indirectly lumping me in with domestic terrorists:

https://youtu.be/7KdwTQHy4qU

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/03/exclusive-australia-banks-are-now-debanking-independent-journalists-exercising-their-free-speech-rights/

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Documentary quotes the talmud the entire way

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TikTok CEO: ‘Spying’ Not Right Word for Surveillance of Americans on Behalf of Chinese Communists

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew said during a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on Thursday that “spying” is not the right word for alleged Chinese surveillance of Americans using his company’s social media platform.

Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL) asked Chew if TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, has spied on American citizens.

“I don’t think that ‘spying’ is the right way to describe it,” Chew said.

Dunn asked about a report that the FBI and Justice Department are investigating ByteDance after the company acknowledged firing four employees for using the controversial app to track the location of two journalists in the United States.

Breitbart News’s Lucas Nolan reported last week:

After ByteDance admitted that its employees had improperly accessed the data of U.S. users, congressional critics began to express concerns about TikTok’s surveillance practices. Forbes reports that the DOJ has served subpoenas to ByteDance. However, it’s still unclear how far the investigation into the incident has gone. The FBI has also interviewed people in connection with the matter, though it is not yet clear if these interviews are a part of the same investigation.

In a statement, a ByteDance spokesperson addressed the issue, stating, “We have strongly condemned the actions of the individuals found to have been involved, and they are no longer employed at ByteDance.” The spokesperson also confirmed that the company’s internal investigation is ongoing, and ByteDance is committed to cooperating with any official investigations when brought to them.

Concerns over the national security and privacy implications of TikTok have reached a fever pitch in Washington, DC as lawmakers have continued to consider if the legislative branch needs to pursue an outright ban of TikTok or privacy legislation to address the concerns surrounding the popular yet controversial app. Others have called for separating TikTok from ByteDance.

During the hearing, Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH) also slammed TikTok for hosting dangerous trends that have killed American teens and children:

Dunn asked about a report that the FBI and Justice Department are investigating ByteDance after the company acknowledged firing four employees for using the controversial app to track the location of two journalists in the United States.

Breitbart News’s Lucas Nolan reported last week:

https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2023/03/23/tiktok-ceo-spying-not-right-word-for-surveillance-of-americans-on-behalf-of-chinese-communists/

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Largest Jobs Website Lays Off Thousands Of Employees

It is rather ironic that while the unexpected weekly drop in initial jobless claims highlights the structural shortage of workers in a very tight labor market, internet job-search platform Indeed plans to lay off approximately 2,200 employees, representing 15% of its workforce.

In a blog post, Indeed CEO Chris Hyams expressed that he was "heartbroken to share that I have made the difficult decision to reduce our headcount through layoffs."

"We anticipate we will be letting approximately 2,200 people go. This is roughly 15% of our team. The cuts come from nearly every team, function, level and region at Indeed and Indeed Flex," Hyams wrote.

He warned about mounting macroeconomic headwinds that will dent revenues:

"It is becoming increasingly likely that HR Tech revenue will decline in FY2023 and potentially again in FY2024."

… as with many tech companies, the CEO acknowledges the error of excessive hiring in recent years:

"With future job openings at or below pre-pandemic levels, our organization is simply too big for what lies ahead. We need clarity, focus, and urgency to ensure that all of our energy is directed towards investing in our future. We have held out longer than many other companies, but the revenue trends are undeniable. So I have decided to act now."

The irony of the Indeed layoffs lies in the fact that the labor market continues to be exceptionally tight.

"Found it quite ironic that as we are debating the strength of the labor market Indeed.com (major online us recruitment website) is slashing jobs citing a challenging macroeconomic backdrop," Goldman Sachs analysts told institutional clients Thursday morning.

What's likely happening is that companies are pulling sponsor job listings posts from Indeed as recession threats surge.

We shared with readers early Thursday morning one surprising chart that shows a possible 3-month lag between monetary policy and its effect on the job market.

https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/largest-jobs-website-lays-thousands-employees

Mexican President Says Trump Arrest is About Keeping Him Off the Ballot

Slams Biden administration for hypocrisy over Julian Assange and attack on Nord Stream pipelines.

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador slammed the Biden administration for accusing him of corruption while abusing the justice system in America to engage in a political witch hunt against Donald Trump “so that he doesn’t appear on the ballot”.

AMLO made the comments in response to a U.S. government report that accused his an administration of “human rights violations,” a charge which he asserts is a tissue of “lies”.

Over the weekend, Trump said he expects to be arrested in connection with a potential indictment for ‘hush money’ payments made to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election.

“Right now, former President Trump is declaring that they are going to arrest him,” said AMLO, adding, “If that were the case…it would be so that his name doesn’t appear on the ballot.”

Obrador said he sympathized with Trump because he too had been targeted with “the fabrication of a crime, when they didn’t want me to run.”

“And this is completely anti-democratic… Why not allow the people to decide?” said AMLO.

The president also shot down claims that he was responsible for the mistreatment of journalists by pointing to America’s treatment of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, adding that the report criticizing his administration, “should not be taken seriously.”

“Let’s see, human rights? Why don’t you release Assange?” he asked. “If you are talking about journalism and freedom, why are you holding Assange?”

Obrador also said the U.S. had no right to browbeat him about violence given their alleged role in blowing up the Nord Stream oil pipelines.

“If you talk about acts of violence, how is it that an award-winning United States journalist tells us that the United States government sabotaged the Russian-European gas pipeline?” the president stated.

“Why is a cartel, or several cartels, allowed to operate in the United States, freely distributing the fentanyl that does so much harm to young people in that country?” he asked.

AMLO said the U.S. should stop trying to “be the government of the world” when their own behavior is rife with inconsistencies.

Last night, a letter written by Michael Cohen’s attorney said that Cohen acted alone when paying off Stormy Daniels in 2016, with the case against Trump looking increasingly flimsy and more likely to collapse altogether.

https://summit.news/2023/03/23/mexican-president-says-trump-arrest-is-about-keeping-him-off-the-ballot/

Mike Tyson speaks about Donald Trump

https://www.bitchute.com/video/w0Me3gbZ2SfR/

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>>18567934 Mike Tyson speaks about Donald Trump - on MSM