Conservatives focus on their base, but even the most ardent now recognize that their failure to persuade swing voters, and particularly women, is a giant wall — maybe the only wall the left likes — dropped across the road to victory.

That wall shattered the “red wave” conviction that inflation and Biden’s sorry track record were sufficient appeals to prevail in ’22. Yet, while there’s plenty of discussion about the need to appeal beyond the base, many campaign consultants act as though putting the same talking points in a dress will solve the problem. It won’t.

At Independent Women’s Voice (IWV), we think there are many issues conservatives should talk about and about which they will find common ground with women and other swing voters. They’ll not only win support among these essential audiences but create momentum for actionable solutions that will actually yield positive results for the American people.

This can start with IWV’s Hope Agenda, which includes elevating five issues that matter deeply to most Americans, first and foremost women. (RELATED: BOB EHRLICH: It’s Not All Doom And Gloom. Here Are Some Signs Of Progress Against The Woke Onslaught)

In polling done in early October, Independent Women’s Voice asked 1,000 likely 2024 voters the following question: How important are each of these issues to you when making your decision on who to vote for?

The answers, totaling “Very Important” and “Somewhat Important” for the following five statements, all polled at 70% or better not only nationally but across women, independents, Hispanics, millennials, and 18-35-year-olds:

• Preventing biological men from accessing women’s private spaces, athletics, and academic opportunities: Nationally: 71%, with 18-35-year-olds registering 75%. Looking at just the highest intensity “very important” – 48% for women.
• Securing borders in America and welcoming safe and legal immigration: Nationally 80%, with women at 81%. For “very important”: 51% for women.
• Returning schools to teaching academics and pathways to success, not ideology and victimhood: Nationally 81%, with Hispanics at 84%. For just “Very Important”: 56% for Hispanics and Independents, and 58% for women.
• People being able to freely share opinions and beliefs without being ‘canceled’: Nationally 83%, with women at 82% and Hispanics at 83%. Looking at simply “Very important”: 50% for women and 54% for Independents.
• Being able to see the price of all non-emergency health care in advance: Nationally 85%, women 86%, Independents 89%, Hispanics 91%, 18-35 82%. For just “Very important”: 51% for women, 54% for Millennials, and 55% for Hispanics.

Interestingly, conservatives are talking about shifting from abortion to transgender issues as their chief cultural focus. While at IW we take a back seat to no one when it comes to fighting to protect minors and provide fully informed consent and equal rights and protections for detransitioners (health insurance generally fails to cover anything that might alleviate or repair, where possible, what has been done), we note that “preventing the use of puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones on minors” while important is not yet as strong a concern as the other five issues. It polls nationally at 68%, with 42% of women viewing this as “very important.” (RELATED: HIGGINS: COVID Precautions Are Back — Everywhere But On The Southern Border)

At Independent Women’s Voice, we don’t think it’s enough to flag an issue; we want to help our fellow Americans learn about it, know who will advance it, and do something about it. To that end, we have initiatives on each: education materials, video stories, and policy solutions.

Patient Protection Commitment – supports true healthcare price transparency and affordability—implementation of which would drop our nation’s health care costs 40% and would benefit patients and businesses rather than private equity investors and the healthcare special interest groups.

Free Speech Commitment – promotes free speech and opposes the bigotry of cancel culture and – as Vivek Ramaswamy neatly puts it – the psychological slavery it engenders.

Trust Through Transparency Commitment – commits to schools being transparent and pro-parent, returning schools to teaching academics and pathways to success, not ideology and victimhood.

Safe Borders Commitment – highlights the importance of securing borders to prevent economic, national security, and public health issues in America, applying the same rules we have for entering the country via air to those coming on land.

Stand with Women Commitment – lets constituents know who is pro-woman pro-science and will fight for policies that prevent sex discrimination and preserve women’s rights, safety, and opportunities.

Our Hope Agenda commitments on health care, safe borders, free speech, women’s rights, and educational trust through transparency will help elevate the importance of these policy issues that will genuinely benefit women and all Americans. They’ll be backed by a range of proven educational approaches, including:

• Educational engagements that help users realize that many well-intended “solutions” are harmful and there are better approaches.
• Real-life, emotional stories of victims who have been hurt by dangerous misguided policies.
• Emotionally gripping ads that quickly highlight the problems
• Reaching each audience on platforms where they are listening and engaging.
• Activating Independent Women’s Network—a growing group of roughly 35,000 women across the nation with 29 chapters established in 19 states—to carry these messages to other women and allies in their communities.

There is more to come. But each of these components of the Hope Agenda will help bring hope back to America, and we welcome partners and allies in elevating a Hope Agenda that talks about the issues that women, as well as Independents, Hispanics, and younger Americans, care deeply about and want addressed.

Heather R. Higgins is the CEO of Independent Women’s Voice.

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The gaming industry has always been at the forefront of technological innovation, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into game development is no exception. In recent years, AI has been making significant strides in transforming various aspects of the gaming experience, and one area that stands out is slot game development. The combination of AI and slot technology has opened up new frontiers, enhancing player engagement, personalization, and overall gaming satisfaction.

Traditionally, slot online game development relied heavily on manual processes and creative intuition. However, with the advent of AI, game designers now have a powerful tool at their disposal. AI algorithms can analyze player preferences, playing styles, and feedback to generate data-driven insights. This data is then utilized to design games that are more likely to resonate with the target audience, leading to the creation of more engaging and immersive slot experiences.

Moreover, AI allows for the creation of dynamic and adaptive gaming environments. Slot games can now adjust their difficulty levels, themes, and rewards based on the player’s skill level and preferences. This level of personalization ensures that players remain captivated, as the game evolves to meet their evolving interests and skill sets.

Random Number Generation is the backbone of slot machines, determining the outcome of each spin. AI has brought about a revolution in this aspect by introducing intelligent RNG systems. These systems leverage machine learning algorithms to analyze vast datasets and generate more complex and unpredictable number sequences. This not only ensures a fair gaming experience but also adds an extra layer of excitement as players can never predict the outcome with absolute certainty.

The intelligent RNG systems also enable slot game developers to create more intricate and varied game scenarios. From bonus rounds to jackpot triggers, AI-driven RNG adds an element of unpredictability that keeps players on the edge of their seats, enhancing the overall thrill of the gaming experience.

One of the most remarkable ways AI is transforming slot game development is through adaptive gameplay. Traditional slots offered static experiences, with predetermined paylines and fixed features. However, AI allows for real-time adjustments to the gameplay based on player behavior.

For instance, if a player consistently enjoys a particular type of bonus round or theme, the AI can dynamically increase the frequency of these elements in the gameplay. On the other hand, if a player seeks a new challenge, the AI can introduce novel features or adjust difficulty levels to keep the experience fresh and engaging.

This adaptability not only keeps players entertained but also contributes to longer sbobet gaming sessions and increased player retention. By tailoring the gaming experience to individual preferences, AI ensures that players feel a sense of connection and personal investment in the games they play.

While the primary goal of AI in slot game development is to enhance the gaming experience, it also plays a crucial role in promoting responsible gaming. AI algorithms can analyze player behavior in real-time to identify signs of problem gambling or compulsive patterns.

By monitoring factors such as playing frequency, bet sizes, and session durations, AI can detect anomalies and trigger interventions to encourage responsible gaming practices. This might include pop-up messages suggesting a break, setting deposit limits, or providing information on resources for seeking help with gambling-related issues.

The integration of artificial intelligence into slot game development represents a paradigm shift in the gaming industry. From personalized gaming experiences to intelligent RNG systems and adaptive gameplay, AI is redefining the way players interact with slot machines. As technology continues to advance, we can expect even more groundbreaking innovations that will further elevate the excitement and engagement levels in the world of slot gaming. The future of slot tech is undoubtedly AI-driven, promising a landscape where every spin is a unique and tailored experience.

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Nikki Haley is campaigning to the wrong crowd.  Her campaign would probably say that’s part of her strategy. To conservative voters, that’s exactly the problem with Nikki Haley: Republican primary voters aren’t Haley’s real constituency.

The individuals Haley is truly trying to appeal to, the people whose opinions she cares about the most, are the neoliberal elites who run establishment institutions like the media and Wall Street banks.

Tucker Carlson, my former boss, made this point over a year ago. I was with him in Iowa when he gave a speech explaining why Haley is unfit to lead the Republican Party.

In the speech, Carlson recalled Haley’s response to George Floyd’s death in 2020. Just days after the incident (and notably, before any facts had emerged), Haley tweeted that “in order to heal,” Floyd’s death “needs to be personal and painful for everyone.”

“I thought, why should what happened between a cop and George Floyd outside a convenience store in Minneapolis be personal and painful to anybody,” Carlson wondered. “What are you even talking about? Oh, you have no idea what you’re talking about. You’re trying to please the people whose opinions you actually care about at The New York Times.”

Carlson was and is, of course, right. He added that Haley’s tweet was a perfect example of why she’s unfit to lead the country.

“The second things get intense and the second the other side really unleashes and starts yelling so loudly that you can’t think clearly — I want a leader who can still think clearly,” he said.

Nikki Haley may be a nice person and a good politician, but she’s not that type of leader. More often than not, she’s been the type of Republican who behaves exactly like the institutional left believes Republicans should. She is the media’s favorite Republican running this cycle, and it’s not hard to see why.

For one, Haley believes in identity politics. She’s made her gender a central part of her pitch, from her bizarre comment about the “ammunition” in her heels at a primary debate to the campaign gear on her website. Haley sells bumper stickers and t-shirts that say “Sometimes It Takes A Woman,” which sounds more like Hillary Clinton than your average female GOP voter.

When asked recently why minorities should vote for her, Haley didn’t cite any policy proposals. Instead, she answered, “I am a minority first, so I think I’m as diverse as it gets.”

In other words, Haley wants people to vote for her because she’s an Indian woman. That message has earned Haley praise from the media.

On Wednesday, NPR ran a piece titled “Strong but ‘feminine’: how Nikki Haley navigates gender as the only woman in the GOP race.” The author wrote that Haley has been “highlighting the traits that make her unique … including her gender and her family’s immigration story.” As if those things weren’t obvious to voters.

It’s clear the media is attempting to rehabilitate Haley’s image on the left to make her more palatable to their audiences.

After the first Republican debate, MSNBC host Joy Reid said Haley “seemed like a reasonable Republican politician who kind of made sense.” Comedian Bill Maher recently called Haley an “as-good-as-it-gets Republican.” A November piece in Politico said Haley was “consolidating the NeverTrump vote” among donors and organizers.

Then there’s the support for Haley from the corporate establishment on Wall Street. Last month, fresh off declaring she would end limits on legal immigration and instead reform the system based on what corporations “need,” Haley met with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and other business executives to court their support. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is arguably the most significant proponent of environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing in the United States.

When asked after the meeting if she was concerned about those ESG policies, Haley ignored the question. Instead, she pointed to her record as governor and said, “I partnered with my businesses. I use them as a resource. One, they hire people that we need to hire. They help us with our economy.”

Around the same time as Haley’s meeting with Fink, Axios reported that she had been having private conversations with J.P. Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon. Days later, he publicly called on business leaders, even liberal Democrats, to support her.

Perhaps even more important, her ties to the neoliberal establishment are that Haley is a staunch proponent of involving the United States in foreign military conflicts like the war in Ukraine. By extension, Haley also supports enriching the defense contractors that benefit from those conflicts. In fact, no other Republican currently running can be counted on to protect that system — the military-industrial complex — the way Haley would.

That’s because Haley herself was part of it. She also directly benefited from it.

As South Carolina governor, Haley signed over a billion dollars worth of economic development legislation for Boeing. The company rewarded Haley with a seat on its board just months after she left the Trump administration in 2018. That relationship, along with Haley’s work with several other companies with ties to the defense industry, gave a huge boost to her personal finances. As journalist Lee Fang reported earlier this year, Haley went from being over a million dollars in debt and having just $15,000 in a bank account to amassing a fortune worth over $12 million.

Amassing personal wealth is not in itself disqualifying. But Haley ingratiating herself with the defense industry is part of a pattern. At a time when conservatives increasingly want leaders to buck the establishment, Haley has been too willing to go along with it.

Whether because of her own personal conflicts of interest, her general desire to be embraced in the mainstream and by donors, or simply her lack of courage, Nikki Haley has repeatedly shown conservatives that she can’t be trusted to take principled stances on controversial issues.

Republicans deserve a nominee who represents them first, before the interests of Wall Street and permanent Washington. They want a nominee who will not cower when faced with criticism from the media establishment.

Not only does Nikki Haley fail to fit that bill, but she’s the exact opposite. There’s a reason why establishment forces are coalescing to prop up her campaign. Voters: beware of the moderate dressed in conservative clothing.

Eduardo Neret is a conservative writer and political commentator, and a former producer for Tucker Carlson.

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In the new black century, the race-baiters have been working overtime to undermine one of their own. MLK, once an icon of the civil rights movement, can no longer be honored as he once was. The color of your skin is the only thing that matters, and it must be black.

From Barry Obama, the “black” president who destroyed decades of progress on race relations, to Ibram Kendi, CRT, and the 1619 Project, content and character only matter if you are repeating their divisive rhetoric. Whites are born racist. There is no such thing as reverse racism. And we must now ask this question.  Did the black 26-year-old female suspect who was pouring gasoline on the home where MLK was born prevented from perpetrating a Hate Hoax or from exacting New Age Civil Rights Revenge on an old age icon? (Related: If MLK Were Alive Today, White CRT Advocates Would Shout Him Down.)

This dumb bish AKA Laneisha Shantrice Henderson was just arrested after she tried to burn down MLK Jrs. birth home.
She was dousing the outside with gasoline when two tourists stopped her.
Do you think she is mentally ill or pulling a Jesse Smollett? pic.twitter.com/25lOgip7MF

— Chris Randolph (@TrumpAF2024) December 8, 2023

No one seems to know (as of this writing) what her motivation was, but she appears to be a former Navy Vet, and it is impossible to dispute that she was dousing the home in gasoline. FOX Atlanta 5 says the judge has denied her bail as a flight risk, but the motive remains unclear. No one is reporting why she traveled to Atlanta (she gave an out-of-state address to police) to buy a gas can gasoline and then dose the home with it. (Related: Did the Slaves or MLK Know Freedom Was Actually a Dog Whistle for White Supremacy?)

It seems like a lot of effort to perpetrate a Smollett, but in contrast, not nearly as consulted, planned, and perpetrated as Jussie’s not-so-excellent adventure. I’ve also yet to find significant commentary from the new generation of race baiters who consider quitting King’s content of their character quite as racist.

We’ll try to update the story as it develops.

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During the 2020 election, the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) partnered with the Election Integrity Partnership (EIP), a consortium of groups led by the Stanford Internet Observatory, to track and counter what they considered mis- and disinformation.

EIP surveilled hundreds of millions of social media posts and collected from the cooperating government and non-governmental entities that it calls its “stakeholders” potential violations of social media platforms’ policies concerning election speech.

It coordinated its efforts primarily through a digital “ticketing” system. There, one of its as many as 120 analysts or an external partner could highlight a piece of offending social media content or narrative consisting of many offending posts by creating a “ticket” and share it with other relevant participants by “tagging” them. Tagged participants could then communicate with each other, in something of a group chat, about the veracity of the flagged content, concerns about its spread, and what actions they might take to combat it.

For social media companies, this meant removing the content outright, reducing its spread, or “informing” users about dubious posts by slapping corrective or contextualizing labels on them.

During the 2020 election cycle, EIP generated a total of 639 tickets, covering some 4,784 unique URLs – representing content shared millions of times – disproportionately related to the “delegitimization” of election results. Major platforms, including Twitter, Google, and Facebook, responded to tickets in which they were tagged at rates of 75% or higher. The platforms “labeled, removed, or soft blocked” 35% of the URLs shared via EIP.

RealClearInvestigations has obtained data associated with nearly 400 EIP tickets, data produced for the House Homeland Security Committee in connection with its oversight efforts. The tickets come in the form of a series of spreadsheets. Each row represents one ticket. The Stanford group provided no key for the spreadsheets. Much of the information is redacted.

Here are just a few examples of the tickets EIP produced:

Ticket EIP-482 (created October 27, 2020) was originated by the CISA’s Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing & Analysis Center (EI-ISAC). It concerns a tweet from then-President Trump indicating “most” states permit one to change one’s original vote after engaging in early voting, which EIP categorized as potential “Procedural Interference.”

The analysts point to fact-checks from, among other sources, Buzzfeed and ABC News challenging the president’s claim. Following two redacted comments on the ticket, an unnamed commenter writes, “Twitter received and is reviewing.” A subsequent comment reads: “We heard back from Twitter through CISA with this response: Our team concluded that the Tweet was not in violation of our Civic Integrity Policy.”

CISA-produced documentation shows the sub-agency’s chief counter-MDM (mis-, dis-, and malinformation) officer, Brian Scully, had also reported the tweet to Twitter, which responded to him directly about it. Therefore, EIP and its stakeholder, an executive agency, both forwarded the chief executive’s speech to a social media platform for potential censorship.

Ticket EIP-257 (Sept. 29), originated by the EI-ISAC, concerns a social media post from an unnamed user, alleging an absentee ballot had been delivered by mail to his dead father. An EIP stakeholder “flagged the post to Facebook for removal and the link is no longer active which means it has either been taken down or made private to the individual’s Facebook.” A subsequent comment notes that “We also received confirmation from Facebook (by way of CISA) that Facebook took action on this case,” again showing EIP and CISA seemingly working as force multipliers in content moderation.

Ticket EIP-301 (Oct. 2), originated by the EI-ISAC, concerns a “tweet regarding voting machines.” An elected official reported that the since-deleted and unavailable tweet “is false. Voting machines work the vast majority of the time. Old machines do have issues, but to phrase it like [this] vastly overstates the scope of the problem.” CISA inquired as to whether Twitter took the tweet down. It did.

Ticket EIP-954 (Nov. 8), the origins of which are not discernible, concerns social media posts sharing an article from The Federalist, where I am a senior contributor, titled “America Won’t Trust Elections Until The Voter Fraud Is Investigated.” According to the ticket, the article “Misconstrues Disinformation as Evidence.” One tagged post comes from Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway. A stakeholder writes to Facebook and Twitter in connection with the ticket that “this seems to be the greatest hits from the past 3 days wrapped up in one article. The article links to several of the gateway pundit links which have received action since Tuesday.” Twitter indicates it was reviewing the tweet, though it appears not to have taken action on it. RCI asked Hemingway for comment on the flagging of her tweet and publication’s work. She replied:

This unconscionable censorship of The Federalist and its reporters is sadly unsurprising. The censorship-industrial complex in this country clearly views free speech as its enemy and will do anything to shut it down, including spreading lies and using intimidation to coerce private companies to censor factual, legal speech on behalf of the regime.

Hemingway concluded with a warning: “The censorship-industrial complex better buckle up because the days of conservatives taking this lying down are over.”

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