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Monday, July 22, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, July 22, 2024

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President Joe Biden announces he will not run for reelection

My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best… pic.twitter.com/x8DnvuImJV — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July […]

Friday, July 19, 2024

By Public News Service Friday, July 19, 2024

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CA workers encouraged to know their rights for hot days

Suzanne Potter, reporter/producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. California shattered heat records left and right this month and temperatures are forecast to be 10 degrees above normal for several days. Therefore, the state wants to remind workers of their right to shade, free cold water, and rest breaks. Also, employers are required to train […]

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

By Public News Service Tuesday, July 16, 2024

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Toning down the rhetoric in the 2024 presidential race

Mike Moen, reporter/producer, Wisconsin News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. The Republican National Convention is underway in Milwaukee, and the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump is a focal point. Voters and academics also wonder how democracy is being defined amid turbulent political times. There have been calls from both parties to tone down the rhetoric […]

Monday, July 15, 2024

By Public News Service Monday, July 15, 2024

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Several groups issue warnings about controversial Project 2025

Eric Galatas, reporter/producer, Colorado News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. Civil rights groups are sounding the alarm about potential threats to American democracy posed by Project 2025, a roadmap created by The Heritage Foundation for the next Republican president. The 900 page document calls for dismantling key protections against discrimination, access to reproductive health care, and more. […]

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

By Public News Service Tuesday, July 9, 2024

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Black women’s equal pay day is today

By Suzanne Potter Reporter/Producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Today is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, and at 11 a.m. PT, advocates hope to get the topic trending with a “social media storm.” The wage gap is stark. Black women working full-time, year-round, make 69 cents for every dollar made by non-Hispanic white men. The […]

Thursday, June 27, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, June 27, 2024

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Los Angeles City Council demands investigation into Burbank Police homeless man controversy

More fallout from that controversial video showing two Burbank police officers interacting with a distressed homeless man. Los Angeles City Council President Paul Krekorian released the video earlier this month and accused the Burbank cops of “dumping” the homeless man near his office on a North Hollywood street. “We have known for years that neighboring cities were dumping unhoused people […]

Saturday, June 22, 2024

By Public News Service Saturday, June 22, 2024

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More warnings of threats to US democracy

By Alex Gonzalez, producer/reporter, Arizona News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. Recently, the Arizona Court of Appeals dismissed a case to decertify the results of the 2022 general election. It was brought by Republican Arizona attorney general candidate Abraham Hamadeh, Republican Cochise County Supervisor Tom Crosby, and an independent voter. The 2024 presidential election is highly […]

Monday, June 10, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 10, 2024

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Burbank Library Services Director resigns amid controversy

Burbank Library Services Director Elizabeth Goldman is stepping down. The city announced Goldman’s resignation in a press release last Thursday, June 6. Goldman’s departure comes at a time of major concerns and complaints about the security at the city’s three library branches. In the press release Goldman is given credit for being instrumental in modernizing the city’s library system, improving […]

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

By Guest Contributor Tuesday, June 4, 2024

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Hovanes Tonoyan announces run for Burbank City Council

NEWS RELEASE BURBANK, Calif. – (MAY 31, 2024) – Lifelong resident Hovanes Tonoyan today announces his campaign for Burbank City Council. The only Millennial candidate at age 28, Tonoyan eyes transforming Burbank into the next mecca of entrepreneurship and innovation, leveraging the momentum of local grassroots interest groups and private-public partnerships throughout the community. Background: “I’m as true a […]