Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive People are having a grand time writing the obituary for CBS News under Bari Weiss. Six months in, they say, the ratings are in freefall—flagship broadcasts bleeding viewers, historic lows, the whole thing a slow-motion collapse. Maybe. But six months … [Read more...] about If It Doesn’t Challenge Power, It Isn’t Journalism
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Epstein News Cartels: Pin something — anything — on the political opponents
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive A First Amendment lawyer friend of mine once likened the young Internet of the last century to Tombstone in the 1880s — be watchful of everything. When you consider what’s become of the Internet today, just 35 years later, the Tombstone reference … [Read more...] about Epstein News Cartels: Pin something — anything — on the political opponents
Opinion: Trans sports case going down in flames
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope Community Newspapers Most SCOTUS watchers predict, based on oral arguments on Tuesday, that the high court will uphold the traditional understanding of Title IX, which is: The law protects biological women, not sexual identities. In other words, biological … [Read more...] about Opinion: Trans sports case going down in flames
Shielding illegal aliens misuses tax dollars
Sherman R. Frederick Marin Local News My favorite progressive government, Marin County, will give away half a million in taxpayer dollars to help illegal aliens stay under the law. The county’s moms and dads are doing this, as they say in a press release, because of the “heightened federal … [Read more...] about Shielding illegal aliens misuses tax dollars
Watch out New York, if Fairfax is any guide for how the DSA works
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive As socialism is about to get its biggest American win in history with the election of Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s mayor, it’s worth pointing out that at the same time, in another town, on the other coast, it’s getting its ass kicked. Take a look … [Read more...] about Watch out New York, if Fairfax is any guide for how the DSA works
Gavin Newsom steps up the hype for president
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive As the NFL season approaches, I’m reminded of how much football resembles politics. When the Dallas Cowboys take on the NFL Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles next Thursday, all the hype of the pre-season will be tested. And, in the following … [Read more...] about Gavin Newsom steps up the hype for president
Op-Ed: Two Cows
By Teliha Draheim Special to Marinscope Community Newspapers As a resident of Fairfax involved in the political scene, I have observed that individuals and members of organizations who do not live in Fairfax freely promote their opinions about our local politics. These voices do not represent … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Two Cows
Opinion: Californians dodge a bullet with Kamala
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive Have you heard the sigh of relief coming from California? No, that’s not the news that the Russian tsunami risk is over; it’s the joy people there are experiencing after the news that Kamala Harris won’t run for governor. Here’s the note she sent to … [Read more...] about Opinion: Californians dodge a bullet with Kamala
I don’t care who you are, this about-face by Trump on Epstein is plainly weird
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive Our beloved Associated Press tells us that “far-right influencers and conservative internet personalities” question the Trump Administration’s about-face this week on the Jeffrey Epstein mysteries. Let me assure you, it’s not just the far right with … [Read more...] about I don’t care who you are, this about-face by Trump on Epstein is plainly weird
Sound the alarm on the California Treasurer’s NGO proposal
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick The term “NGO”, or “Non-Governmental Organization,” hit American lexicon this year after the incoming Trump Administration caught the Biden Administration quietly funneling billions of dollars to Democrat friendly NGO’s. When you hear the term now, … [Read more...] about Sound the alarm on the California Treasurer’s NGO proposal