| | | | MY THOUGHTS | Day Two: Our Battle Against Google Continues | Good morning. Today marks day two of our campaign to make Upward News sustainable — and coincidentally, day two of our battle with Google. | Google isn't just pushing our emails to spam; in some cases, they're erasing them altogether. Thanks to everyone who is continuing to reach out with screenshots. The message is clear: Big Tech is tightening its grip, especially on voices like ours that refuse to conform. | These are the forces we're up against. But we didn't stop when Instagram censored us, and we're not stopping now. | | To keep pushing through — and to launch the next stage of Upward News with original, on-the-ground reporting that holds power to account in Washington — we need your help. | We're 10% of the way toward our campaign goal, with only six days left. Let's make our biggest push yet and reach 200 supporters, bringing us to 20% of our goal. | If you're reading this — and believe in what we're building — we need you with us. A small commitment from you helps us keep fighting, challenging power, and bringing the truth to light. Be part of something bigger — join us now. | | |
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| | | WHAT WE'RE WATCHING | 🔥 "Free Gaza" devices were found to have caused ballot box fires. Investigators in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, found incendiary devices marked "Free Gaza" linked to arson fires at ballot boxes. Police believe the three ballot box fires are connected and have identified a suspect vehicle, warning that these acts hugely threaten election integrity. | 🏛 SCOTUS permitted Virginia to purge noncitizens from its voter rolls. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court approved Virginia's request to pause a lower court's order that had prevented the state from removing around 1,600 noncitizens from its voter rolls. The decision follows a DOJ suit alleging the removals violated federal law, while Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) celebrated it as a "victory for commonsense and election fairness." | 🔒 Colorado accidentally posted voting system passwords online. A hidden tab with sensitive voting system passwords was accidentally posted by the Colorado Secretary of State's Office. The Colorado GOP called the error "significant," though a spokesman for the secretary claimed the leaks do not "pose an immediate threat to Colorado's elections, nor will it impact how ballots are counted." | 🚛 Donald Trump hosted a garbage truck press conference to rebuke Biden. Responding to Biden's latest jab at Trump supporters, calling them "garbage," Trump hosted a press conference from inside a garbage truck in Green Bay, Wisconsin, while wearing a bright safety vest. Trump also reassured Puerto Rican supporters, saying, "I love Puerto Rico, and Puerto Rico loves me." | |
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| | | WHAT WE'RE HEARING | Progressive commentator Ana Kasparian is questioning the left-wing assertion that Trump is a fascist. Bill Clinton admitted that the economy was better under Donald Trump. Nikki Haley criticized the Trump campaign for failing to reach out to on-the-fence voters. Kamala Harris pushed back against President Biden's comments attacking Trump voters. Fox News' Dave Marcus believes it's possible that Joe Biden wants Kamala Harris to lose.
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| | | IN THE LOOP | A House subcommittee referred former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) to the DOJ for prosecution. Arizonans appear set to reject a 15-week abortion ban. Donald Trump just issued his most disturbing prediction in a long time. If what he said comes true, Americans could see their 401(k)s, IRAs, savings accounts, and all other investments suddenly decline in value. Click to learn more.* Arnold Schwarzenegger endorsed Kamala Harris for president. Buzz Aldrin endorsed Donald Trump for president.
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| *Indicates content from our sponsors | | | WASHINGTON | On energy, 2024 voters will choose "Drill, baby, drill" or a green revolution | Trump expanded US energy dominance with record oil, natural gas, and coal production Harris' green policies in California led to higher energy costs and reliance on foreign oil Voters now face a choice between energy affordability and stricter environmental regulations
| Where Trump stands | Donald Trump's energy policy during his first term focused on maximizing America's energy output and ensuring that American energy producers were not hampered by government regulations. As Trump often says on the campaign trail, his energy policy can be summed up in the words, "Drill, baby, drill." | By 2018, the US had overtaken Russia and Saudi Arabia to become the world's top producer of crude oil. This achievement largely came about through the approval of pipeline projects like the Keystone XL and Dakota Access, as well as the removal of certain environmental restrictions that had held back energy expansion. | Trump centered his approach around creating jobs and reducing the nation's dependence on Middle Eastern oil. | In addition to oil, Trump's administration advanced the broader natural gas sector, turning the US into a net exporter of natural gas for the first time in 60 years. Trump has consistently argued that these energy exports serve a dual purpose: supporting allies, such as those in the European Union, and countering the influence of adversaries. | Trump's administration also made strides in supporting the coal industry, which faced heavy regulations under President Barack Obama. In 2017, American coal exports surged by over 60 percent, as Trump rolled back restrictions and replaced the Clean Power Plan with the more industry-friendly Affordable Clean Energy rule. | According to Trump, these policies were critical in creating American jobs and protecting industries that he argued had been unfairly targeted by environmental regulations. | Looking ahead to a second term, Trump's energy agenda remains focused on restoring America's energy dominance by expanding oil and gas leases and reversing any restrictive climate policies implemented during the Biden-Harris years. | A major part of his 2024 campaign involves promoting fracking in states like Pennsylvania, and hammering Democrats like Kamala Harris for previously supporting fracking bans. | Fracking is a relatively new technology that injects high-pressure fluid into underground rock formations to release natural gas and oil, responsible for creating a new oil boom this century. However, it has faced setbacks due to concerns over water contamination, air pollution, and the increased potential for small earthquakes. | Where Harris stands | Kamala Harris, on the other hand, has consistently supported stricter regulations on fossil fuels and left-wing green energy policies. | On day one of the Biden-Harris administration, the US signed back onto the Paris Climate Agreement, which Trump withdrew the nation from. Democratic politicians champion the Paris Accord, despite it being non-binding and the fact that countries like China and India contribute far more to global carbon emissions than Western nations. | Much of Kamala Harris' current energy policy is mirrored on the crusade for "net zero" that she supported while in California. These policies led to steep increases in energy costs, with residents and cities like Baldwin Park eventually withdrawing from California's green energy programs due to higher-than-expected utility bills. | Harris' record on fracking is a focal point of contention, used by Donald Trump to demonstrate her willingness to change her positions based on political convenience. She has now become more pro-fracking to sway voters in Pennsylvania. | During her 2020 presidential campaign, she initially advocated for a complete ban on fracking, aligning with the progressive Green New Deal. Although her stance softened after becoming vice president, the Biden-Harris administration has still pushed for stricter regulations on fracking and placed limitations on new federal land leases for oil production. | And unlike Trump, who expanded Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) exports, Harris has been less vocal about her support for LNG. The Biden-Harris administration implemented a pause on new LNG export facilities, which critics argue is a step backward for an industry that employs countless Americans and provides essential energy resources for the rest of the world. | Progressive green and "net zero" initiatives have long been Kamala Harris' goal, which has often led to higher energy costs and more reliance on foreign oil. | In fact, the Biden-Harris administration is responsible for a historic decrease in American energy production, which contributed to the massive spike in gas prices in 2021-2022. After facing backlash over high prices, they turned to foreign nations — including America's adversaries — to increase production while also beginning to deplete the strategic oil reserves. | Why it matters | The enormously high gas prices Americans experienced at the beginning of the Biden-Harris term were not just an inevitable shock caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, but a unique feature of their administration's poor policymaking. | Trump's policies prioritize energy production and creating jobs, while Harris' approach seeks to limit oil and gas development in favor of renewable energy, which increases costs for working people and decreases US energy independence. | With Kamala Harris mirroring California's net zero carbon and threatening to restrict American energy production, voters face a choice between energy affordability and a costly green revolution. | |
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| | | The Crucial State for 2024: Expert Explains Pennsylvania's Make-or-Break Role | | Charles McElwee is the founding editor of RealClear Pennsylvania. He's a contributing writer at City Journal and Politico Magazine. Follow him on X at @CFMcElwee. | On Pennsylvania being critical in the presidential election | "What makes Pennsylvania so interesting is that it's so demographically complex compared to all the other swing states… | In tandem with the fact that it has the most electoral college votes — 19 — that could prove pivotal in the outcome." | On the state's working class | "They don't view the Democratic Party as representing their economic interests — particularly as illegal immigration as figured more prominently as a top concern." | On the suburban shift outside major cities | "Since 2016, the state has become more suburban, including areas like the Harrisburg-Lancaster-York corridor... | They're struggling financially, with stagnant salaries and unaffordable housing." | |
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| | | OUR QUESTION TO YOU | 📊 Do you think Donald Trump will win Pennsylvania?Poll results will be in Monday's newsletter | | | POLL RESULTS FROM YESTERDAY | Would you trust today's public schools to educate your child? | ⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 👍 Yes (24) | 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 👎 No (1021) | ⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 🤔 Unsure (61) | 👍 Yes: "Could public school be better? Yes. Should it be controlled from DC? No. As with all things, you have to be involved if you want it to succeed." — Alexa 👎 No: "We didn't twenty years ago and, with so much woke ideology entrenched, sure wouldn't now." — Juniper 👎 No: "Realistically, you shouldn't trust anyone else to educate your child, even a private school, personal tutor, or even their Sunday school teacher. You should always check what they're learning and review basic values with them. You are the parent." — Brian 🤔 Unsure: "It really depends on the school system. Parents need to be in the loop as to what's being taught." — W.S. | | | | 1,106 votes |
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| Today's newsletter was written by Brandon Goldman and Ari David. | |
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