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Mayors pushing for guaranteed income decry the dismantling of federal aid programs

Mayors for Guaranteed Income coalition of 150 mayors pushed pilot programs offering up to $1,000 monthly payments as more than 100 pilots launch since 2018.

Politics February 17

Scranton crime spike dogs Dem mayor as she challenges GOP Rep in Biden’s hometown

Crime crisis rocks Biden's hometown as Scranton mayor faces heat over reported gang violence while challenging GOP Rep. Rob Bresnahan in swing district.

Media February 14

San Francisco residents band together to shut down reparations fund, claiming it’s ‘dividing’ the city

San Francisco faces a lawsuit over a reparations fund that allegedly discriminates based on race. The Pacific Legal Foundation is challenging an ordinance that benefits Black residents.

Culture Trends February 11

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 February 10

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 February 7

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.