Victor Westerkamp
Victor resides in the Netherlands and writes about freedom and governmental and social changes to the democratic form of nations.
FEC Opens Door for Foreign Investors to Meddle in US Ballot Initiatives
Foreign parties can not be banned from funding referendum campaigns, the Federal Election Commission ruled on Monday, thus subverting the democratic lawmaking process, opponents say. “A major question stemming from the decision is whether foreign...
Federal Court Blocks Biden Administration’s Private Business COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
On Saturday Nov. 6, a federal appeals court blocked Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private businesses with over 100 employees, citing "grave statutory and constitutional" issues. “Because the petitions give cause to believe there are...
19-Year-Old Unseats Incumbent NJ School Board Member Following ‘Awful’ COVID-19 Shutdowns
A 19-year-old’s successful bid for a seat on a New Jersey school board on Tuesday might mark a nationwide trend toward more traditionalist policies, and away from COVID-19 over-regulation, political correctness, and mandatory vaccinations. After...
Chinese Authorities Excavate and Cremate the Remains of a Woman Against Her Family’s Wishes
Chinese authorities have dug up the body of a deceased woman and cremated it — against the will of her family — amid funeral reform policies enacted in an attempt to fight overpopulation. The incident...
China Expanding its Nuclear Potential by Building More Missile Silos
China is accelerating the construction of its extensive missile silo compounds, which is raising international concerns that China is expanding its nuclear arsenal. The sites involved were discovered last summer at Yumen, Hami, and Ordos...
Glenn Youngkin Wins Virginia Governor Race, Checking Democrat Advance
Republican Glenn Youngkin seized victory over the Virginia’s Governor’s race on Tuesday night, promising to roll back Democrats’ themes like mandatory vaccination and critical race theory. Youngkin, who would be the first GOP governor of...
Biden Travels to Glasgow COP-26 Climate Summit Escorted by Gas-Guzzling Motorcade
U.S. President Joe Biden raised eyebrows this week by commuting to the COP26 climate summit — a daily 90-mile commute — escorted by 20 heavy, gas-consuming SUVs and a helicopter. On Monday, the first day...
Zuckerberg: How Facebook Morphed Into Meta
Facebook is now Meta, CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg announced on Thursday divulging the tech-giant “will effectively transition from primarily being a social media company to being a metaverse company.” Meta will keep the brand...
FDA Approves Pfizer Vaccine for Children 5 to 11-Years-Old
The FDA has granted Pfizer-BioNTech emergency approval for their vaccine for use in children from 5 to 11-years old, throwing open the door to inoculate 28 million children in the U.S. alone. "The FDA has...
COVID-19 Infection Rates Higher for Vaccinated Than Unvaccinated in UK
A recent UK Health Security Agency study showed the unvaccinated had more robust protection against Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection than the vaccinated, raising questions about the legal basis of vaccine passports. The study tabulated...
Five Chinese Workers Attempting to Escape Forced Labor in Indonesia Wash Up in Malaysia
A laborers’ rights organization has sounded the alarm after five men from China who were being exploited as contract workers in Indonesia washed up on the Malaysian shore. China Labor Watch (CLW), an independent not-for-profit...
China’s ‘Space Debris Cleaner’ Launch Demonstrates its Military Prowess in Space
China launched its debris cleaning Shijian 21-satellite on Saturday, sparking concerns among defense specialists as it clearly demonstrates China’s taking the lead in aerospace weaponization. However, the satellite is said to be "tasked with demonstrating...