Topic: Hate Crimes Act

President Joe Biden held a joint press conference with the Prime Minister of South Korea, where he discussed global vaccine distribution and signed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act. The event was marked by several verbal slips, including referring to 5G networks as "G5" and misidentifying various government agencies. A supercut of the President's recent acronym-related gaffes highlighted ongoing difficulties with teleprompter delivery.

Senator Ed Markey and Congressman Hakeem Jeffries introduced the Hate Crime Reporting Act of 2014, which directs the NTIA to analyze the use of the internet and broadcast media to advocate for violent acts. While currently only a mandate for a report, critics fear it lays the groundwork for future legislation targeting "hate speech." The bill specifically references protections for race, religion, and sexual orientation.

Singer Cyndi Lauper appears on Celebrity Apprentice discussing the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act. The hosts mock the use of the phrase "law of the land," arguing it is used to make unconstitutional legislation sound institutional.