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Culture Trends 2 days ago

Watchdog group sues Illinois city's reparations program over giving money based on race

Judicial Watch challenged Evanston, Illinois for its $10 million reparations program in federal court, representing five plaintiffs denied $25,000 payments due to race.

Media 2 days ago

Illinois city hands out $25K cash payments to 44 Black residents through reparations program

Evanston's first-in-the-nation municipal reparations program is preparing $25,000 payments to 44 Black residents over past housing discrimination.

Media 6 days ago

San Francisco sued over reparations fund, accused of unlawful use of taxpayer money

Pacific Legal Foundation attorney Andrew Quinio and residents have sued San Francisco over a reparations fund, alleging it is unlawfully using taxpayer money.

Media February 4

California school board member 'personally offended' when speaker says 'homeless' instead of 'unhoused'

Pajaro Valley Unified Board Vice President Joy Flynn confronted staff over using "homeless" terminology, demanding they say "unhoused" instead during a presentation.

Homeland Security January 30

Trump admin slams Dems’ ‘call 911 on ICE’ push as reckless, links policy to riots and violent arrests

Trump administration fires back at Arlington County official who urged residents to call 911 when they see ICE agents conducting enforcement operations.

Culture Trends January 16

Pittsburgh government department promotes 'tactical' civil disobedience training for residents

A Pittsburgh government department showcased a "tactical" civil disobedience training session, sparking concerns about organized resistance to federal law enforcement.

Media January 14

Maryland church to issue reparations grants to 'build up Black communities' due to ‘systemic racism'

The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland launched a fifth round of reparations grants after the state established a Maryland Reparations Commission to assess cash compensation recommendations.

Maryland January 7

Maryland recommends $100K payments to descendants of lynching victims after study

The Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission completed a 630-page report documenting state complicity in post-Civil War lynchings, recommending $100K reparations.

Portland October 28

'Anarchists illegally took them down,' and now Portland is putting statues of Lincoln and Roosevelt back up

Portland decides to reinstall Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt monuments after public sessions revealed divided opinions on the statues removed during 2020 protests.

Politics October 25

Independent NJ candidate’s martial arts theatrics shake up township meeting

Local candidate Will Thilly is making waves after kung fu kicking through protest signs at a New Jersey meeting while dressed in martial arts gear.