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Tina Peters, nearly 70, is imprisoned in Colorado in a Democrat lawfare case that erupted after the 2020 election.

She was convicted in the leftist courts of the leftist state of infringing their rules regarding passwords for elections systems and jailed, even though the state's current secretary, Democrat Jena Griswold, unleashed hundreds of active passwords online and was given a free pass by Democrat prosecutors.

Her case is being appealed, and even President Donald Trump has told the DOJ to check for options to intervene in the state case.

"If you're just going to stand after you've done all those things. Yeah. A lot of people won't do that. They'll throw it on haphazardly, and then the armor, and then they'll go hide somewhere, wait for a miracle to happen. You got to stand. You got to stand no matter what," she said in an interview with Joe Hoft.

WND reported only days earlier that President Donald Trump renewed his call for freedom for "Patriot" Peters, a former Colorado county elections official jailed by the leftists in the state on their charges of election interference.

She was indicted, convicted, and jailed for allegedly releasing one inactive password to an elections system several years ago.

However, Griswold was given a free pass for having hundreds of current passwords online.

Griswold earned the backing of the Democrat political machine in her failed attempt to remove President Donald Trump from the 2024 presidential ballot, a move that was approved by her own all-Democrat state Supreme Court but reversed by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Continuing the "torture" of Peters will bring bad things to Colorado, Trump promised.

"FREE TINA PETERS, a brave and innocent Patriot who has been tortured by Crooked Colorado politicians, including the big Mail-In Ballot supporting the governor of the State. Let Tina Peters out of jail, RIGHT NOW. She did nothing wrong, except catching the Democrats cheat in the Election. She is an old woman, and very sick. If she is not released, I am going to take harsh measures!!!"

During her sentencing, Matthew Barrett, the judge handling her state case, attacked her political speech, and denied her bond.

Peters' legal team has appealed her case to federal court, challenging the First Amendment violations and asking them to decide whether Tina Peters is being unlawfully imprisoned for her political speech.

The Post Millennial reported what Peters actually was accused of was providing someone with a security pass to review her county's elections system after she developed suspicions about the veracity of the voting system's conclusions.

Colorado Attorney General Philip Weiser, another activist Democrat, has asked the judge to dismiss Peters' petition to be released on bond pending the appeals process. Weiser, while claiming "No one is above the law," also has been completely inactive regarding any charges against Griswold for her involvement in released

Hoft prayed with Peters during her telephone call to him, from her prison location.

"Our dear Lord Jesus, we're so grateful to hear from Tina today. It lifts my spirit and heart, and we'll share more about what Tina's going through. Keep this story alive. We love Tina, and we thank you for protecting her and granting her safety in such a terrible situation. We know that you're going to be there for us until the end. We just need to hang in there, keep our faith, and have trust in you. Miracles, more miracles are going to happen by the day. In your name, we love you. Thank you, Tina."

Peters, whose case recently saw a new filing, explained, "Well, I'm still fighting, but I have a lot of hope. We got a lot of people praying for me, and I know a lot of people praying for you. And ultimately, that's what's going to save us all."

She explained, "You don't know how much courage you have until that's the only choice you have. You don't know. Some people will run, some people will freeze, and some people go forward into the fight. And people like you and me, we go forward into the fight. I mean, we just, you know what I'm used to say, it raises a Navy seal for nothing. It's like, we can't back down, we can't give up, and we can't give in."

WND previously reported that Peters "was a conservative in the far-left state, where the all-Democrat state Supreme Court partisanly tried to remove Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot. Where virtually all of the top state leaders in the governor's office and legislature are virulently anti-Trump."

Further, it's where "leftists in population centers like Denver and Boulder openly advocate for Americans' rights to be violated in order to protect illegal alien criminals. Where abortion was made a state constitutional "right" and the state constitution's protection for voters against massive overtaxing plans routinely is undermined. For example, Democrat lawmakers, faced with constitutional limits on raising 'taxes,' routinely hike them anyway and then simply call them 'fees.' For example, state residents who license vehicles and pay taxes have to pay a 'fee' for roads and bridges. Visitors to the state using the same roads and bridges don't pay that 'fee.'"

Complete Colorado has noted there are multiple "missteps" by Griswold that now could come under review.

Previously, Griswold earned infamy among elections officials by sending postcards to some 30,000 non-residents, telling them how to register to vote.

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American business already has a long history of companies that "go woke, go broke," and now there's a new song celebrating the lunacy of wokeness.

Without apparent reason, except for the fact some of the companies' executives have fallen into leftist ideologies and can't get out, company after company has gone over the edge regarding social issues, and watched stock prices plummet.

The latest is Cracker Barrel, which just a day ago confirmed it is backtracking on some of its moves.

The company said it is scrapping its new logo, which inexplicably left off the "Old Timer," or "Uncle Herschel."

"We thank your guests for sharing your voices and love for Cracker Barrel," the restaurant chain posted on X. "We said we would listen, and we have. Our new logo is going away and our 'Old Timer' will remain. At Cracker Barrel, it's always been – and always will be – about serving up delicious food, warm welcomes, and the kind of country hospitality that feels like family."

The new spoof song online animates Cracker Barrel's "Uncle Herschel," as it takes aim at the corporation's apparent goals:

The song cites Calvin Klein, Nike, Bud Light, "whack jobs Ben and Jerry" and more, various corporations or products that have actively pursued the "Go woke, go broke" business plan.

"Try selling folks what they don't want, you'll find there's hell to pay," the lyrics explain.

Social media? "EPIC," "Fabulous," "Love it" and "BRILLIANT MASTERPIECE."

President Trump reacted to the company reversal on Truth Social Tuesday night, saying: "Congratulations 'Cracker Barrel' on changing your logo back to what it was. All of your fans very much appreciate it. Good luck into the future. Make lots of money and, most importantly, make your customers happy again!"

He also shared an image of himself with an oil barrel "America First" logo.

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A high-school girls' volleyball team hasn't played all its scheduled games recently but keeps "winning" thanks to opponents forfeiting – due to a biological boy playing on the team.

Jurupa Valley High School in Riverside County, California, includes on its team AB Hernandez, a biological male "identifying" as a girl. In the name of safety, other teams have forfeited games, the latest being Orange Vista High School.

According to the U.K.'s GBN, the decision emerged following deliberations between student-athletes and their coaching staff regarding the scheduled Aug. 29 match.

Orange Vista emphasized that student welfare remained their primary concern throughout the decision-making process.

Riverside Poly High School initially brought attention to the issue after forfeiting its Aug. 15 match against Jurupa Valley.

"After thoughtful discussions our student-athletes had with coaching staff, it was decided to cancel our upcoming Girls' Varsity volleyball match against Jurupa Valley High School," said a statement from Orange Vista.

The report notes that Jurupa Valley High School defended its having a male on the roster by stating that they must comply with California state law protecting students from gender identity discrimination.

The district referenced California Education Code 221.5 (f), which mandates student participation on athletic teams matching their "gender identity."

According to his mother, Nereyda Hernandez, AB doesn't know the reason for the forfeits, i.e., his presence on the team.

"I understand the discomfort some may feel, because I was once there, too. The difference is, I chose to learn, to grow, and to open my heart," she explained to GBN.

"This is a child, and I can assure you that she sees your daughters as peers, as teammates, as friends, not through a lens of anything inappropriate," she stated.

Jurupa Valley High School told Fox News, "We understand and acknowledge the disappointment of our Jurupa Valley High School athletes who are ready and prepared to play. Decisions to cancel matches were made by teams in other districts."

Hernandez is the athlete who drew controversy last spring when he competed and won several track and field competitions in California girls' events, including two state titles.

A teammate of Hernandez, Alyssa McPherson, told Fox News it isn't fair for the other players, stating, "I just feel like it's so unfair that not only am I missing out on my senior season, but my other teammates, our JV team, and our freshmen team aren't playing either. And it's just so disheartening that they're not gonna have a season and we just want to be able to compete, play, and have fun."

She continued, "To me, I feel like this is just a fairness issue. … It's just so sad."

Since taking office in January, President Trump has taken action to try to inhibit the practice of boys playing on girls' sports teams and the presence of opposite-sex athletes in locker rooms. Multiple states and school districts have taken legal action against executive orders and other actions of the White House.

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Members of a women's swim team at Roanoke College in Virginia could end up being paid damages because the school subjected them, against the law, to having a male member on their team.

That's according to a ruling from Attorney General Jason Miyares.

Fox News Digital reported there are multiple lawsuits now pending over damages from women or girls on teams for females when the school involved demands they allow a male on the team.

But none has yet reached the stage of determining financial damages.

The Roanoke case may add light to that dispute now.

The report explained Miyares' investigation followed the school's demand that a male swimmer, who identified himself as female, be on the women's team in 2023.

"Miyares concluded that the college denied the female swimmers accommodations, advantages, and privileges on the basis of sex, caused the women emotional, physical, and dignitary harms and violated the Virginia Human Rights Act," the report explained.

He also suggested the state law allows the women swimmers who were injured to seek financial damages, as the school violated the Virginia Human Rights Act.

"A private complainant who has received a notice of right to file a civil action may file a civil action under the Act for compensatory and punitive damages, as well as injunctive relief," the report said.

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Target, just a few years ago, went totally woke by promoting LGBT, specifically transgender, products in its stores. Its stock fell, stores faced headwinds staying open and even now it's busy replacing its CEO.

And don't forget Bud Light, which partnered with a man who says he's a woman, and its popularity collapsed like a really bad souffle, and never has recovered.

Now it's Cracker Barrel restaurants, with a new "wokey-type" CEO, that is turning itself inside out, and gets a 7% stock plunge in just a day, or a collapse of $100 million.

A report at CBS said the company "shed almost $100 million in market value after its stock plunged … following the release of a new logo."

It now says "Cracker Barrel," after eliminating the "drawing of an overall-clad man leaning against a barrel, in favor of a cleaner logo featuring just the chain's name."

The slide appeared to halt on Friday.

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One of the most influential Christian leaders for decades, Dr. James. C. Dobson, has died at the age of 89.

His James Dobson Family Institute announced his passing on Thursday.

He was "tireless advocate for the traditional family."

"A psychologist, New York Times best-selling author, a Radio Hall of Fame broadcaster, and advisor to five U.S. presidents, Dr. Dobson dedicated his life to strengthening marriages, guiding parents, and defending biblical values by championing the central role of family in America," the JDFI confirmed.

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Some federal security grants intended for a variety of Muslims groups identified as having "alleged terrorist ties" have been canceled, and more are being reviewed, after a new report cited "extremist" agendas.

Fox News Digital is reporting that 49 projects "with alleged affiliations to terrorist activities" already have been canceled, a move that will save taxpayers $8 million.

And a review is moving forward of other cash handed out through FEMA's Nonprofit Security Grant Program that is intended to help churches, mosques, synagogues and other faith-linked institutions defend themselves from hate-driven violence.

Fox News reports the actions follow an extensive report by the Middle East Forum, a think tank, that charged more than $25 million in DHS and FEMA grants went to "terror-linked groups" from 2013 to 2023.

The new review is being done in the Department of Homeland Security.

Fox explained, "A DHS official said the department is conducting its own independent review of funding but added, 'We take the results of the MEF report very seriously and are thankful for the work of conservative watchdog groups.'"

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President Trump is getting ready to officially debut the newly updated White House Rose Garden by testing the new speakers – with Lee Greenwood's "Proud to be an American," of course.

Video on X Tuesday shows the refurbished area outside the West Wing of the White House, now consisting of white stone pavers instead of grass.

Criticism of the new look began months ago when Trump first talked of redoing the outside space with a more practical ground cover. That area of the executive mansion's grounds, often used for ceremonial and diplomatic events, has had a tendency to display the pitfalls of any American's backyard: wetness, mud and uneven ground.

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Democrats and other extremists long have insisted the January 6, 2021, events at the U.S. Capitol were an "insurrection."

And they continually blame President Donald Trump, who urged its supporters to protest "peacefully" that day.

They've even tried to use their assumption of an "insurrection" to try to keep Trump off the 2024 presidential ballot.

That stunt reached full fruition at the Colorado state Supreme Court, where an all-Democrat panel decided to go for it, before being summarily blocked and reprimanded by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Actually, those events were a protest that got out of control, with the result being vandalism damage to the Capitol and hundreds and hundreds of protesters jailed for months by anti-Trump prosecutors.

But now there's new evidence of an "insurrection."

Actually, constitutional expert Jonathan Turley describes it as more of a "mutiny."

It came in a commentary in the New York Times by Barack Obama administration officials Steven Simon and Jonathan Stevenson.

They seemed to write that the U.S. military should disobey the commander in chief, President Donald Trump.

Their sentiments were that they were counting on the military to overthrow the president and they now are disappointed that that apparently won't happen.

The dispute arose over Trump's agenda to crack down on crime, including the rampant violence in Washington, D.C., by using the National Guard to keep order there.

Turley explained, "The NY Times seems to have changed its mind on insurrections. Former Obama officials Steven Simon and Jonathan Stevenson wrote the bizarre column, 'We Used to Think the Military Would Stand Up to Trump. We Were Wrong.' Only the last three words are demonstrably true…"

He added, "There is no question that Trump has the authority to order the National Guard into Washington, a federal enclave. Yet, the column decries how 'it now seems clear to us that the military will not rescue Americans from Mr. Trump's misuse of the nation's military capabilities'…

"So, let's get this straight. A President issued clearly lawful orders for deployment and the NY Times and these Obama officials expected them to simply disregard his orders. In fairness, that is not exactly an insurrection; more like a mutiny."

Commentary postings at Twitchy first said, "At this point in our Twitchy lives, you'd think nothing would bother or shock us, and yet The New York Times found a way to do just that. Hey, we get it, they hate Trump, they're not big fans of America in general, and the idea of 45-47 doing something to help Americans struggling is somehow triggering to these people, but still. Whining because the military hasn't overthrown our duly elected president. Really, you guys? That's low and stupid, even for you."

And Twitchy pointed out the headline soon was changed: "Somebody at the Times eventually thought that was saying the quiet part a little too out loud, so the title of the op-ed was changed to 'How the military became another instrument of Trump's power.' That's still ridiculous, especially considering that Trump is the Commander-in-Chief of the military."

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The Little Sisters of the Poor still are on the battlefield in America to protect the pro-life beliefs of Americans who object to government-ordered funding for the destruction of unborn children, which Barack Obama tried to force on the public some 14 years ago.

They won the protection of the U.S. Supreme Court, but that wasn't good enough for Pennsylvania and New Jersey, which continue even today to try to force the state governments' secular faith about abortion, abortifacient and contraceptives on parts of the population that are Christian.

It was Wendy Beetlestone, a federal judge who was unable to issue her opinion without spelling or typographical errors embedded, who issued a ruling that sided with the two states in their "years-long effort to force the Little Sisters of the Poor – an order of Catholic nuns who care for the elderly poor – to either provide abortion and contraceptives in their healthcare plan or pay tens of millions of dollars in fines."