The Woke Report

States Deny Gender Affirming Care to Transgenders

Republican-led states have been passing laws that restrict access to gender affirming care for transgender individuals, a discriminatory and unconstitutional move. This denial of care has serious negative consequences for the mental and physical health of these individuals, and it undermines their right to make informed decisions about their medical care.

It is worth noting that many medical procedures, including plastic surgery, come with risks that can result in serious negative consequences for patients. Breast implants, for example, have led to numerous cases of scarring and even death, yet Republican lawmakers did nothing to restrict their availability, perhaps because of a societal preference for larger breasts. Similarly, other forms of body alteration surgery, including implants for arms, butts, and even horns, are readily available to those who seek them out.

Despite this, it is only transgender individuals who are being prevented from accessing medically necessary gender affirming care. This is just another attempt by Republicans to erase the LGBTQ+ community from society and further marginalize an already vulnerable population. It is unacceptable for mostly male politicians to make decisions about the medical care of families, and it is essential that we promote greater acceptance, inclusion, and respect for all individuals, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation.

It’s important to be critical of the motives behind laws and policies, especially when they target marginalized communities. We should always seek to understand the real impact of these measures and resist efforts to obfuscate or misrepresent their true intentions.

Thank you, sometimes the people passing the laws try to paint a different pictures, and hide the real truth of what they are trying to accomplish. They want you to believe it’s a cat, but really it’s a dog.

Letters From Heaven

To my little boy: I can still remember how you looked so many years ago. Those smiling eyes, bright attitude, those inquisitive lips that spoke volumes of who you can become.  The curiosity you possessed would brighten my day and I knew my boy was going to go far in life. I had a vision of you becoming a passionate, caring human being with all the wisdom the world can give. I am so proud of you.

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Making America Great Again

There used to be a time when Americans were incredibly united, despite their differences. They spoke different languages, came from various civilizations, and followed different religions. Yet, millions of Americans put their hand on their heart and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The American flag was flown daily across the country, on buildings and cars, as if it were the 4th of July everywhere. Singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” was a patriotic act that everyone participated in, even if they stumbled over the words. Singing “God Bless America” was also a unifying act that made other countries envious, as they weren’t able to sing for their country without suspicion. It was a time when only freedom could work such miracles, and it was freedom that held the nation together.

Today, amidst all the divisiveness, we need to bring back a renewed spirit of togetherness. We must pledge to stand together in moments of uncertainty and bring back the kind of strength that America is all about. We have faced the world as one nation through many experiences and tragedies, such as Pearl Harbor, the Kennedy assassination, Oklahoma City, 9-11, WWI and WWII, and each time we have rallied together in fierce resolve. It’s the spirit of America that spreads across the country and brings a sense of solidarity from countries around the world. Americans coming together is the key to make America great again.

We are that shiny beacon that the entire world sees and the best hope for civility and freedom for others to strive for. Our fundamental rights, such as freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petitioning our government, traveling without restrictions, marrying whomever we love, and controlling our own fate and body, are what define us as a nation. We must stand up against tyranny like our forefathers before us and show the world that we are America, braver and still free.

National character is an elusive and suspect notion, but Americans have a way of rallying in the face of social and political injustice that is sweeping our nation. We need to stand up with even louder determination and pledge to stand together in moments of uncertainty. We may face challenges, but as Americans, we have always risen to the challenge when faced against all odds. It won’t be easy, fast, or simple, but that is not our American heritage. For we are and always will be Americans.

Elon Musk tries to slow down AI development for his own gains.

You have probably come across countless news articles, interviews, and videos discussing the future of AI lately. Some of these pieces have warned about the potential risks associated with AI, such as it is taking over our elections or posing a threat to society. Other articles suggest that AI research should be stopped or at least paused for six months. However, much of the fear and concern about AI is being propagated by Elon Musk, who was one of the first people to explore AI and invested millions of dollars into AI research through his companies like Tesla and Space-X.  Musk recently created a new AI company called X.AI and announced that he is developing his own AI chat program to compete with Google and Microsoft. He claims that his GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) program will be called “Truth GPT” and will be like Trump’s “Truth Social” program. Musk even went on Fox News to discuss his plans and stated that he could catch up to Google and Microsoft within six months.  However, many people are skeptical of Musk’s claims and wonder how he could level the playing field so quickly. Some speculate that Musk is painting AI as dangerous and promoting fear about its potential risks to slow down the progress of his competitors. Musk hopes that by getting people to demand that Google and Microsoft slow down their AI development, he will have the time he needs to catch up.  In my opinion, we should not give in to fearmongering and allow AI research to progress naturally. While there are potential risks associated with AI, it also has the potential to bring about significant benefits and advancements in many fields. We should continue to research and develop AI while being mindful of its potential risks and taking measures to mitigate them.  Chat GPT is a language model developed by OpenAI, based on the GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) architecture. It was designed to understand and generate human-like language in a conversational setting. Chat GPT is one of the largest and most advanced language models to date, with the ability to understand and generate text in a wide range of languages and topics.  The GPT architecture is a type of neural network that uses unsupervised learning to pre-train the model on a large corpus of text data. This allows the model to learn the underlying patterns and structures of natural language, and then generate new text that is similar in style and content to the input text.  Chat GPT has been used for a variety of tasks, such as generating conversational responses, summarizing text, and answering questions. It has also been used for creative tasks, such as writing stories and poetry. Overall, Chat GPT represents a significant step forward in natural language processing and has the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with computers and other digital devices.  Here are some of the articles, videos, and news reposts about Elon Musk’s attempt to warn people about problems that do not exist.  4/5 AI Robot terrifies officials, explains our illusions, with Elon Musk.  4/29 Elon Musk and others urge AI pause, citing ‘risks to society’.  3/29 Elon Musk joins hundreds calling for a six-month pause in development.  3/30 Elon Musk among experts urging a halt to AI training.  2/15 Elon Musk warns of AI’s impact on elections, call for US oversight.  2/15 Elon Musk co-founder of “ChatGPT” creator “OpenAI” warns of AI society risk.  4/17 Elon Musk calls on all AI labs to immediately pause for at least 6 months the training of AI systems.  4/1 Elon Musk signed letter demanding AI research from experts come to a halt. 4/18 Elon Musk talks “TruthGPT” and AI ambitions in Fox News.  4/14 Elon Musk creates new artificial intelligence company X.AI.  3/30 Elon Musk joins call to stop AI development.

Mississippi OKs more state policing in mostly Black city

Mississippi's Republican governor has signed a controversial bill expanding the authority of a state-run police department in Jackson, the state's majority-Black capital city as part of a wider effort to undermine the authority of local Black leaders in the state.

Mississippi's Republican governor has signed a bill on Friday to extend the authority of a state-run police department in the majority-Black capital city of Jackson, prompting expected legal action from the NAACP. The majority-white and Republican-controlled state House and Senate approved the legislation. Jackson is governed by Democrats and is a Black city with around 83% of residents being Black. The governor has stated that the Jackson Police Department is severely understaffed, and he believes that the state-run Capitol Police can provide much-needed stability.

The state has ignored requests for funds to repair the city's water system, which left tens of thousands of people without running water following a near-collapse of the system that is now under the control of a federally appointed manager. Governor Reeves has vetoed several spending proposals for other projects inside Jackson, including $1 million for parking at the city's convention center and $2 million for downtown infrastructure. 

The new law will establish a temporary court within the Capitol Complex Improvement District inside a portion of Jackson. The courts will handle misdemeanor cases, traffic violations, and initial appearances for some criminal charges. Most municipal judges are appointed by city officials, including a Black mayor and a majority Black city council. However, the judge of the new court is not required to live in Jackson and will be appointed by the Mississippi Supreme Court chief justice. The current chief justice is a conservative white man. New prosecutors will be appointed by the white state attorney general. The Capitol Police is run by a white chief who answers to a white public safety commissioner who, in turn, answers to a white governor.