Planet Fitness Doubles Down on Allowing Men in Women’s Locker Rooms

Planet Fitness has doubled down on its decision to ban a member who reported a “trans woman” for shaving in the female locker room. The fitness juggernaut said that although people may feel uncomfortable by the situation, it “is not a reason to deny access to the transgender member,” per the Daily Mail.

The revelations went viral after Libs of TikTok posted to X, writing: “Woman in Planet Fitness claims she went into the bathroom and this man who thinks he’s a woman was in there shaving. Why does @PlanetFitness allow men to use the women’s bathroom and invade women’s private spaces??”

The woman in the video, Patricia Silva, who lives in Alaska, said the “trans woman” was shaving in the female locker room while a girl — who could have been as young as 12 years old — was sitting in the corner wrapped in a towel, appearing to be distressed that here was a man in her locker room.

Three days later, Libs of TikTok posted an update, posting a video of the same woman. The account posted to X: “UPDATE: The woman who exposed a man shaving in an Alaska Planet Fitness women’s locker room with a 12-year-old present just had her membership revoked. Why is @PlanetFitness prioritizing a man with a p*nis using a woman’s private space over women’s and girls’ safety?”

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Defense Department Examining Possible Spy Balloon Found off Alaska Coast: Report

Defense Department officials are inspecting a balloon found by fishermen off the Alaskan coast last week to determine if it was used to spy, according to a report.

The balloon is being analyzed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska, a department spokesperson told CNN Wednesday – the first time the government officially acknowledged the debris was a balloon.

“We do not know why the balloon was in the waters off the coast of Alaska nor are we going to characterize it at this time, but hope to learn more about the balloon’s origin and purpose after further analysis of the materiel, which will be conducted by multiple agencies,” spokesperson Sue Gough said.

Sources told CNN last week the balloon, discovered by a commercial fishing ship on Friday, appeared similar to surveillance balloons used by foreign nations. (Read more from “Defense Department Examining Possible Spy Balloon Found off Alaska Coast: Report” HERE)

Man Stabs Fellow Passenger With Makeshift Weapon During Alaska Airlines Flight Because ‘Mafia’ Was Chasing Him

A man aboard a recent Alaska Airlines flight constructed a makeshift weapon to stab a fellow passenger, according to multiple reports. The suspect allegedly said that he needed to protect himself because the “mafia had been chasing him.”

The bloody stabbing took place during an Alaska Airlines flight traveling from Seattle to Las Vegas on Jan. 24, 2024.

Julio Alvarez Lopez was described as acting “fidgety” throughout the flight, according to the New York Post. He also repeatedly put on and removed his gloves and went to the bathroom for lengthy amounts of time during the plane’s initial descent, the outlet reported.

While returning to his seat, Lopez allegedly began punching and hitting a fellow passenger seated across the aisle from him.

The suspect reportedly constructed a makeshift weapon comprised of pens wrapped together with rubber bands. Lopez is accused of using the improvised weapon in an attempt to stab the male passenger. (Read more from “Man Stabs Fellow Passenger With Makeshift Weapon During Alaska Airlines Flight Because ‘Mafia’ Was Chasing Him” HERE)

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Elderly Man Succumbs to Alaskapox in First Reported Fatal Case

Health officials in Alaska have reported the first documented human death caused by Alaskapox, a rare virus that has previously affected wildlife in the region.

The victim, identified as an elderly man receiving cancer treatment and residing on the Kenai Peninsula, succumbed to the virus after severe complications, including renal failure and respiratory issues.

The man, who had an immune system compromised due to cancer treatment, first reported signs of the infection in September when a tender lesion appeared in his armpit area. Despite immediate medical attention, the infection worsened, leading to a series of emergency care visits. Six weeks into the ordeal, he was hospitalized locally, but as the situation deteriorated, with impaired arm movement and escalating health issues, he was eventually transferred to an Anchorage hospital.

Alaskapox was first identified in 2015, and since then, there have been six additional reported cases in Alaska. Five of these cases happened in Fairbanks. However, this recent fatality marks the first severe infection resulting in hospitalization and death.

Alaskapox primarily occurs in small mammals, with red-backed voles and shrews being the most commonly identified carriers. The virus’s prevalence in Alaska’s small mammal populations suggests a potential for human infections that may have gone undiagnosed.

The victim had recently begun to care for a stray cat and reported it often scratched him, likely leading to his infection. Domestic pets, including cats and dogs, may play a role in spreading the virus.

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Biden Plans Alaska National Guard Deployment to Texas Border, but Not to Support Governor Abbott

President Joe Biden has initiated plans to deploy Alaska National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border, a decision that appears to align with his administration’s approach to border control. The move has sparked concerns, particularly in Texas, where Governor Gregg Abbott has been actively securing the border using methods that include the installation of concertina wire atop shipping containers, colloquially referred to as “Operation Lone Star,” in a desperate attempt to stop the influx of illegal aliens into the state.

The decision to deploy National Guard troops takes a notable turn, as it seems geared towards supporting the federal government’s border control efforts, rather than fortifying the state-level security measures undertaken by Texas. President Biden’s move to nationalize a National Guard contingent is seen by many as a response to the left-leaning faction within his base, advocating for a more lenient approach to immigration and border policies. Biden evidently aims to allow more criminals and drugs through the southern border, further proving his ongoing attempts to destroy the country.

The U.S. Supreme Court had ruled in January that the federal government could dismantle Governor Abbott’s razor wire while the legal battle over Texas’s rights to defend against a potential invasion unfolds.

The National Guard deployment plan, set for 2025, has raised suspicions, since Biden’s plan is set to take effect post-election. The Alaska National Guard has been directed to prepare helicopters and personnel for potential deployment in early 2025, providing aviation support to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Alaskan Governor Mike Dunleavy, a supporter of Abbott’s border security efforts, was reportedly excluded from the decision-making process.

Recently, Governor Abbott emphasized that the new Ukraine funding bill, masquerading as a border bill, compromises the states’ rights to challenge the federal government within their own jurisdictions further adds to the complexity of the situation.

The Governor stated on X:

Texas stripped of powers in border security bill.

This is unacceptable.

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The Absurdity of Republican Resistance to Abortion

The Republican Party has used the prolife vote for decades now, and with the exception of Donald Trump’s judicial appointments, has given very little reason to expect prolife voters to continue to support the GOP. This realization is dawning on many lifelong conservatives and Republicans. Let us look at the local level, here in Alaska.

We still find the same shopworn solutions to abortion in Alaska are being offered and are nothing more than dead-ends. This is true even from some of the allegedly prolife support groups, who dutifully warn how bad things will be if prolife elected officials are not supported. The mindless logic goes like this:

“The courts have ruled that abortion is a privacy right. We must change the courts! Or, we must have a constitutional amendment. Or we must nibble at the edges, wherein the courts permit certain restrictions. That’s all we can do for now.”

Alaska legalized abortion in 1970, three full years before Roe v. Wade … which also struck down the restrictions Alaska had in place, such as parental permission, gestation limits and so forth. This law was passed for several reasons, one of which was a libertine view of sexuality that has ever permeated frontier areas, but also because as a new state, misguided legislators wanted Alaska to be seen as “progressive”.

The law was vetoed by Gov. Keith Miller, which was quickly and easily overridden. But let us review the constitutional options that have never been exercised and are still in place.

For starters, the first breath of the state constitution reads as follows: “This constitution is dedicated to the principles that all persons have a natural right to life …”

So — what on earth do we need a constitutional amendment for? Who says that unborn persons are not persons? It was certainly accepted in 1955, when the constitutional convention met, and also in 1958 when the people approved statehood and the state constitution.

And it still is today when a woman is assaulted or murdered while carrying an unborn child. But the evil courts and their case law have decided, on their own warped authority, that the unborn child is protected only if it is “wanted”, or some such illogical nonsense.

It seems impossible, but let us suppose that we had a conservative state supreme court. It could have immediately declared the 1970 abortion legalization law as unconstitutional, citing Article I, Section 1, quoted above.

OK, so we didn’t have a conservative state court, either then or now. But we did have a prolife governor, who vetoed the law. But then, it was constitutionally overridden.

Let’s play a hypothetical game: suppose the legislature and/or courts declared that Alaskan natives, Jews or other minorities were not fully human, or “persons” before the law. Then, vetoed by a governor, then the veto overridden.

Let’s check out Article III, Sec. 16: “[The governor] may, by appropriate court action or proceeding brought in the name of the state, enforce compliance with any constitutional or legislative mandate, or restrain violation of any constitutional or legislative power, duty, or right by any officer, department or agency of the state or any of its political subdivisions. This authority shall not be construed to authorize any action or proceeding against the legislature.”

You will notice that it does not say the judiciary. The fiction that we have “three co-equal branches of government” is once again shattered with that omission. The legislature has ever been considered superior over the executive and judicial branches, on both the state and federal levels. But they can make mistakes, too, just like the other branches. And enforcement is not within their purview, it is with the executive.

So, Keith Miller might have invoked this section, refusing to allow such a hypothetically hideous law in Alaska. Yes, we would have had a constitutional crisis. Yes, they might have impeached him for it. You do not need any legal grounds for impeachment anyway, it can be trumped up on any pretense. But Miller would have had the constitution on his side, for everyone admits that this section gives Alaska’s governors a power not found in most other states.

Now Alaskan natives, Jews and other minorities enjoy sympathy and privilege in this state, so the given example would not happen, at least in the current culture. But we do have a culture that does not see the unwanted/unborn as enjoying such protections. It is, of course, utterly arbitrary, as we have seen in regards to the death of an unborn child that is “wanted”. It is also selfish, brutal, stone-hearted, unconstitutional, and — this really infuriates the Left — utterly unscientific.

Miller lacked the full knowledge of the constitutional powers he possessed, or determined that it would be a fight not worth engaging. With the abdication of the battlefield, the Left has been emboldened to even more preposterous unconstitutional actions in the decades that have followed.

We can start with the right to privacy, enacted in 1972 for the sake of our personal electronic data being protected at the dawn of the computer age. The amendment was wisely written in anticipation of what we are now seeing, and if you haven’t noticed, it is utterly ineffective for the purpose in which it was approved.

But things get even worse: the understanding that the judiciary was often an enemy of constitutions was fully anticipated, so the amendment further reads, “The legislature shall implement this section.”

Yet, the judiciary has gotten away with impeachable offenses by deciding that they will define, and hence “implement”, what privacy means. And, naturally, abortion quickly became its pet to protect at all costs. From there, it was an easy bridge to cross when “privacy” meant, by their case law reasoning, to extend to public funding of abortion.

They apparently were not concerned at all with the privacy of individual citizens’ consciences, or their purse.

All the while, allegedly prolife governors such as Hickel, Palin, Parnell and Dunleavy, and allegedly prolife legislative majorities in the past, have dutifully tried to end this constitutional overthrow by following supposedly “constitutional” boundaries the judiciary invented — only to find that, after time-consuming hearings and testimony … Ta Da! … the goalposts were moved further back, negating all efforts.

We see that the arrogance of the judiciary now extends into new areas that have nothing to do with abortion, such as usurping the powers of grand juries. But the timorous, allegedly conservative legislators have done little or nothing to stop this.

Except, of course, David Eastman, who is universally detested for not being a “team player”. But Eastman never votes or acts without first asking, “Is this constitutional?” His fellow colleagues, who take the same oath, rely upon the judiciary to let them know what “constitutional” means, as if they are too ignorant or uneducated to think for themselves.

Many likely secretly agree with him, but they don’t dare cross over to his side, for fear of being “Eastmanized” by their colleagues, the media and the bureaucracy. Thus, their oath to support both the state and federal constitutions is turned over to the very people — the judiciary and the bureaucrats — that they use as a way to gain the votes and trust of their conservative constituents, to effect a change that both they and their Leftist enemies, know will never occur.

It’s a squirrel cage.

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Alaska Airlines: Where ‘Inclusion’ Takes Flight, and Safety Takes a Backseat

In recent tweets, the airline industry has once again become a battleground for the ongoing debate surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Alaska Air, a major airline, has found itself under the spotlight for its apparent emphasis on diversity, with tweets suggesting that the company is making strides to diversify its flights and promote inclusivity.

One tweet from Libs of TikTok highlights Alaska Air’s focus on diversity and inclusion, portraying their planes as “gay” and featuring drag queen flight attendants. While leftists celebrate efforts to foster a more inclusive environment, concerns arise about whether the airline is prioritizing ridiculous diversity initiatives at the expense of other crucial aspects of its operations, including safety measures.

In a follow-up tweet, it’s revealed that Alaska Air’s training program includes a pledge to support DEI and be an ally. The training reportedly categorizes “misgendering” and “micro-aggressions” as forms of harassment. While the airline encourages employees to use preferred pronouns, the juxtaposition with incidents like doors falling off planes mid-flight raises questions about the airline’s priorities. Are employees sufficiently trained to handle critical safety matters, or is the focus primarily on political correctness?

One can’t help but wonder if the airline’s commitment to DEI might be affecting its overall efficiency and safety standards.

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FBI Diverts Resources from Child Pornography Investigation to Jan. 6, Resulting in Alleged Child Molestation: A Disturbing Unraveling of Priorities Revealed

In a shocking revelation reported by The Daily Wire, the FBI’s decision to shift resources from a critical child pornography investigation in Virginia to focus on the aftermath of the January 6 events at the U.S. Capitol has led to disturbing consequences. The suspect, Brogan Welsh, who was initially under investigation for engaging in explicit conversations about sexual acts with a 9-year-old boy, was inexplicably spared further scrutiny due to the FBI’s redirection of efforts.

Despite the existence of incriminating evidence, including a video depicting the abuse of a prepubescent minor, the FBI’s Washington Field Office halted the investigation on January 6, 2021. This decision, as revealed by court documents, ultimately allowed Welsh to relocate to Alaska, where he is now accused of engaging in sex acts with a 10-year-old boy. The report underscores the severe consequences of diverting attention away from cases of child exploitation in favor of high-profile events.

The FBI’s acknowledgment that resources were diverted in the aftermath of January 6 raises critical questions about the prioritization of investigations. While the agency asserts its commitment to pursuing crimes against children, the case of Brogan Welsh highlights the potential dangers of sidelining ongoing investigations with substantial evidence. The admission that a case was dropped is a rare occurrence, shedding light on the trade-offs made during a tumultuous period in the nation’s history.

Moreover, this disturbing revelation prompts a broader examination of the impact on criminal prosecutions in Washington, D.C. The focus on prosecuting individuals involved in the Capitol breach has coincided with a concerning trend in the U.S. Attorney’s office for the District of Columbia choosing not to prosecute a growing percentage of cases brought forward by local law enforcement. This shift in priorities, as indicated by Department of Justice data, has resulted in a significant increase in individuals going free without facing charges.

As the report delves into the statistics, a disconcerting pattern emerges: the decline in prosecution rates aligns with a surge in violent crime in Washington, D.C. The rise in homicides and carjackings, coupled with an increase in overall violent crime, paints a grim picture of deteriorating safety in the nation’s capital. The narrative suggests a potential correlation between the allocation of prosecutorial resources and the worsening crime situation, urging a critical examination of law enforcement priorities to ensure the safety and well-being of the community.

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Alaska Airline Pilot Hit With Attempted Murder Says He Took Mushrooms Before Flight

The off-duty pilot accused of attempted murder for trying to cut off engines for an Alaska Airlines flight told investigators he took “magic mushrooms” and thought pulling the handles to cut off the flight’s fuel would cause him to “wake up” from a dream.

State court records obtained by CNN show that Joseph Emerson, 44, told law enforcement that he “had consumed ‘magic mushrooms’ approximately 48 hours prior to the incident on the plane.” He also said he had been awake for the last 40 hours, according to a federal court document.

One of the pilots “grabbed Emerson’s wrists and (the other pilot) reported that they wrestled with Emerson for a few seconds before Emerson stopped and said he was okay,” the documents read, adding that, “Emerson was not able to pull the handles all the way down before the pilots intervened.”

Emerson had experienced depression and the recent death of a friend, according to the documents. He told investigators he was having a nervous breakdown and told the flight crew he needed to be subdued, according to a separate federal criminal complaint. (Read more from “Alaska Airline Pilot Hit With Attempted Murder Says He Took Mushrooms Before Flight” HERE)

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Alaska Airlines Murder Attempt: Pilot Charged With 83 Counts After Allegedly Attempting to Crash Plane; Are Mushrooms to Blame?

An off-duty pilot allegedly tried to shut off the engines on an Alaska Airlines plane while it was on its way to San Francisco, police said.

The plane on Flight 2059 was travelling from Everett, Washington, but had to be diverted to Portland, Oregon, after the incident.

Horizon Air, a subsidiary of Alaska Airlines, said the presence of a “credible threat” in the jump seat of the cockpit’s flight deck.

“The jump seat occupant unsuccessfully attempted to disrupt the operation of the engines,” read a statement from the airline. “The Horizon Captain and First Officer quickly responded, engine power was not lost and the crew secured the aircraft without incident.” (Read more from “Alaska Airlines Murder Attempt: Pilot Charged With 83 Counts After Allegedly Attempting to Crash Plane” HERE)

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