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The article discusses the ongoing battle over a school choice program in Nebraska, where teachers unions are working to repeal a scholarship program that helps students attend private schools. The program, which costs $10 million a year, received over 5,000 applications in a short period. Critics argue that the unions are trying to eliminate competition and scare voters into thinking the scholarships will drain money from public schools, despite the program being a small fraction of education funding. The article highlights the impact of the program on students, particularly those from low-income households, nonwhite backgrounds, and with special needs, who benefit from the scholarships. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses the ongoing longshoremen strike and its impact on various industries, including the automotive industry. The author suggests that legislation similar to the Sherman Antitrust Act should be enacted to address the power of mega union monopolies. Another concern raised is the potential for automation to replace union members, as robots do not go on strike. The article also mentions the luxurious lifestyle of Harold Daggett, a union leader, and questions how he will handle the strike affecting the shipment of repair parts for his Bentley. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses Vice President Kamala Harris's apprenticeship plan and argues that it is a giveaway to unions. The author criticizes Harris for only supporting apprenticeships controlled by labor unions, which they claim is a pro-union proposal disguised as pro-worker. They highlight that in 2017, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing various organizations to manage training programs, including unions, colleges, corporations, and business organizations. However, the Biden-Harris administration rescinded this executive order. The author suggests that exposing Harris's fakery in this and other ways would be more effective in swaying undecided voters than engaging in schoolyard taunts. [Extracted from the article]

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, a major labor union, has decided not to endorse a presidential candidate for the first time in 28 years. The union conducted surveys of its members and found that they preferred Donald Trump over Kamala Harris by a significant margin. Other labor unions, however, quickly endorsed Harris without releasing any polling data. The Teamsters' decision has been criticized by labor activists, but the union maintains that its endorsement process was member-driven and democratic. The article suggests that unions should prioritize the interests of their members and engage in less political activism to increase worker power. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the low voter participation among private-sector union members in unionization elections. Topics include the high percentage of union members who have never voted to join their union, the use of card check procedures that bypass secret-ballot elections, and the overall decline in workplace democracy and representation within unions.

The article discusses the need for Western allies to adopt a "war footing" in response to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. It highlights the significant ammunition advantage that Russia has over Ukraine and emphasizes the failure of Western allies to adequately supply weapons and ammunition to Ukraine. The author argues that if Western allies do not increase their support, it will lead to instability and conflict in Europe. The article draws parallels to World War II and calls for political decisions, industry leadership, and mobilization of society to address the threat posed by autocratic regimes. The author proposes five ideas to accelerate the defense effort, including long-term contracts with the arms industry and simplifying the contracting process. The article concludes by emphasizing the need for a new mindset and leadership to effectively address the current threat. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the impact of Rep. Matt Gaetz and his group of seven other Republicans on the future of conservatism. The author argues that their actions, which led to the ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, will likely result in conservatives facing difficulties in the upcoming elections. The article highlights the public's dissatisfaction with both major parties' presidential candidates and the growing disaffection with President Biden's green agenda. It also suggests that the Republican Party may face division and reduced fundraising as a result of these internal conflicts, potentially leading to losses in the House and Senate. Ultimately, the author claims that if control of Washington returns to the Democratic left, Gaetz and his group will be remembered for betraying conservative principles. [Extracted from the article]