COTTONWOOD COUNTY FAIR, Minn. – A local small business owner railed against Democratic vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz as “the worst governor we’ve ever had in Minnesota.” Diane Kruger, who runs a business selling Scentsy products in Minnesota, detailed how she feels negatively impacted by Walz’s policies since he took office. “He has ruined...
Business executive Jennifer Sey spent more than 30 years as a “left of left of center Democrat,” but dropped that label as she said the party’s positions grew increasingly radical. “So many people feel alienated by the aggressively left-wing stances that businesses are taking,” Sey said. “They’re disrespectful, some of these brands that are touting...
Bikers who say they gave the Harley-Davidson brand its “bad—” image over the years, and even claim a role in helping to “build” its success, say they feel kicked to the curb amid the American motorcycle maker’s global expansion. Recent concerns about the brand’s latest “woke” tendencies also appear to have quickened the discontent among...
American families have faced painful financial difficulties the last few years, and a continuous concern of many families is a struggle to access high-quality, affordable child care. We represent Virginia and Alabama in the U.S. Senate, and parents across both our states have repeatedly expressed frustration with the impediments to finding the care they need...
Harley-Davidson is facing biker backlash over fears that the American motorcycle manufacturer born with the renegade image is now identifying as woke. “@harleydavidson has been one of the most beloved brands in America but recently on CEO Jochen Zeitz’s watch, they’ve gone totally woke,” filmmaker Robby Starbuck shared with his more than 528,000 followers on...
EXCLUSIVE: Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin will announce Thursday that his state has surpassed a business-creation milestone he made a campaign pledge to meet. After he was declared the victor in November 2021 against Democratic former Gov. Terence McAuliffe, Youngkin, a Republican, pledged to foster 10,000 new start-up businesses during his term. “On day one, we’re...
If you ever wanted to launch an online shop, but you’re not quite sure where to start, I get it. With all the website platforms that exist out there, it can feel rather daunting. But whether you’re looking to start a side hustle or finally begin that passion project after retiring, I want you to...
Peter Moore made footwear an art form. Paired with a young sports star whose ascendancy defied gravity, Moore’s art inspired a pop-culture phenomenon. Moore designed the original Air Jordan sneakers. They were first worn by Chicago Bulls rookie basketball star Michael Jordan in 1984 and then released to the public before the end of the...
There was much buzz as Teamsters president Sean O’Brien did something unprecedented – he took the stage at the Republican National Convention, saying, “It’s an honor to be the first Teamster in our 121-year history to address the Republican National Convention.” While unusual, it maybe shouldn’t be unexpected. The Democrats have completely abandoned the middle...
Margaret Rudkin was a force of nature on the farm, in the bakery and in the boardroom. You may not know her name. But you’ve certainly enjoyed delicious breads and snacks inspired by her idyllic Connecticut estate. Pepperidge Farm. Yes, it’s a real place. The Pepperidge Farm brand today is a powerhouse of the American...
