The Moralist — Tuesday, 5 May 2026

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Articles #

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Fourteen Inches of Rain Needed to Save Charlotte Gardens #

Brittany Van Voorhees, a meteorologist in Charlotte, issued a stark warning to her community this week. Our region needs 14 inches of rain to escape this deepening drought. There is less than a 0.02% chance of that happening within the next month. Starting May 15, the city will enforce mandatory water restrictions to protect what little we have left. Families must now limit lawn watering to just one inch per week. These rules are a somber reminder of our duty…

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Congresswoman Indicted for Stealing Disaster Funds From Families #

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick once walked the halls of Congress as a representative of the people. Today, she and her associates stand accused of stealing $5.7 million in taxpayer money intended for the vulnerable. The Department of Homeland Security suspended the former Florida representative from receiving federal funds on Tuesday. This action…

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Preservationists Fight to Save Stately Kennedy Center From Ruin #

Judge Christopher Cooper heard a desperate plea in his Washington courtroom this Wednesday. A group of cultural and historic preservation organizations asked the federal judge to halt a major renovation project. They are fighting to block President Donald Trump from making changes to the Kennedy Center. Construction is currently scheduled…

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Labor Unions Secure New Shield Against Synthetic Actors #

SAG-AFTRA guild members in Hollywood secured a significant victory for human dignity this week. The union reached a new contract deal with major studios that includes strict guardrails on artificial…

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In Brief #

Wait Times for Visas Hurt American Local Businesses

Lengthy interview waits and stricter border policies have caused international visitor spending to drop by 4.6% this year. Congress members expressed concern that these delays will hurt the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympics.

Paramilitary Guards Will Patrol Mines in the Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo is launching a unit of 3,000 armed recruits to secure its strategic mineral assets. While the state claimed US and UAE funding, the US embassy denied any direct involvement in the security project.

High Court Ruling Strengthens Republican Hand in Statehouses

The Supreme Court’s conservative majority handed Republicans a major victory Wednesday in the battle to control the House of Representatives. Experts believe the ruling will reshape American politics, though its impact on the midterms remains uncertain.

Canadian Families Gain Access to Affordable Generic Medicine

Apotex has become the first Canadian firm to receive approval for a generic version of the weight-loss drug Ozempic. The move is expected to strengthen access to essential medicines and support the long-term health of families.