Nation

Newsom calls upon CA National Guard to combat San Fran fentanyl crisis, trafficking

Published

5 months ago

April 24, 2023

Screen Shot 2021 03 10 at 12.42.49 PM scaled

Progressive San Francisco has become so diseased by the fentanyl crisis that Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom has directed the state’s National Guard and highway patrol to come to the city’s assistance.

“We’re taking action,” Newsom said Friday. “Through this new collaborative partnership, we are providing more law enforcement resources and personnel to crack down on crime linked to the fentanyl crisis, holding the poison peddlers accountable, and increasing law enforcement presence to improve public safety and public confidence in San Francisco.”

An example, once again, of how Democratic leadership is backtracking its anti-police rhetoric. But is it too late and can their damage be undone? Just The News reports “San Francisco had the second-highest overdose rate in the United States in 2021, has seen a more than 40% leap in overdose deaths from January through March 2023 alone, the governor’s office stated. Many of the overdose deaths were caused by the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl.”

Newsom not also asked for the support in order to identify the deadly fentanyl sources, but also aid in analysis of trafficking operations, and specifically focus on disrupting trafficking rings.

Newsom took the opportunity to make an attempt at deflecting blame and trying to bring in other cities which are specifically led by Republican leadership:

“Two truths can co-exist at the same time: San Francisco’s violent crime rate is below comparably sized cities like Jacksonville and Fort Worth — and there is also more we must do to address public safety concerns, especially the fentanyl crisis.”

Just The News writes:

Notably, Fort Worth’s violent crime rate is virtually the same as San Francisco’s and Jacksonville’s is slightly higher, but the California city’s property crime rate is nearly twice that of the GOP-run cities, making San Francisco rank as having far more crime than the other two cities, according to Neighborhood Scout.

Click to comment

Media

Rupert Murdoch Steps Down as Chairman of Fox Corporation and News Corp

Published

20 hours ago

September 21, 2023

Alexander Carter

Rupert Murdoch, the 92-year-old media tycoon, announced his decision to step down from his roles as Chairman of Fox Corporation and Executive Chairman of News Corp on Thursday. The transition is set to take effect in November, with his son, Lachlan Murdoch, assuming the position of sole chairman for both media conglomerates.

According to reports from Fox News, Murdoch addressed his colleagues in a letter, where he explained that his decision was prompted by a desire to embrace new roles while recognizing the capable leadership of his son, Lachlan. He stated, “For my entire professional life, I have been engaged daily with news and ideas, and that will not change. But the time is right for me to take on different roles, knowing that we have truly talented teams and a passionate, principled leader in Lachlan who will become sole Chairman of both companies.”

Despite the transition, Rupert Murdoch made it clear that he would remain actively involved in the “contest of ideas,” highlighting the intensifying battle over freedom of speech and freedom of thought. He criticized elites and the media for prioritizing narratives over the pursuit of truth.

“In my new role, I can guarantee you that I will be involved every day in the contest of ideas,” he wrote.

Lachlan Murdoch issued a statement, congratulating his father for his remarkable 70-year career and acknowledging his enduring impact on the companies he founded. He expressed gratitude for Rupert Murdoch’s vision, pioneering spirit, and steadfast determination, assuring that he would continue to provide valuable counsel in his role as Chairman Emeritus.

Rupert Murdoch’s media empire includes FOX News Channel, which has been a dominant force in 24-hour news coverage since its launch in 1996. Under his leadership, it became one of the world’s most influential news sources. Additionally, Murdoch served as the CEO of 21st Century Fox from 1979 until 2015 and as its Chairman from 1991 to 2015.

Murdoch’s career began in 1954 when he assumed control of News Limited, a public corporation in Australia previously led by his father. He expanded his media holdings internationally, acquiring major UK publications like News of the World and The Sun in 1969, as well as U.S. newspapers including the New York Post and The Village Voice.

His impact extended to television with the launch of the FOX Broadcasting company in 1986 and the subsequent establishment of FOX Sports. In 2019, Fox Corporation emerged as a standalone, publicly traded entity following the separation of 21st Century Fox, redefining the U.S. media landscape.

Rupert Murdoch’s contributions to the media industry have earned him numerous accolades, including the Companion of the Order of Australia (A.C.) and induction into the Television Academy Hall of Fame. Alongside his family, he has supported various charitable organizations across the U.S., the U.K., Australia, Asia, and Israel.

The transition of leadership marks a significant moment in the media world, as Rupert Murdoch’s enduring legacy continues to influence the future of media and journalism.