Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Monday, February 10, 2025
Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. State data show that hate-crime reports almost doubled between 2019 and 2023 – so the Civil Rights Division is promoting its new CA vs Hate hotline. Since its launch in May 2023, the hotline has received more than 1,000 reports of hate incidents, but almost none […]
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Another setback for President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. Early Saturday, a federal judge blocked efforts by Musk’s DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) to plunder sensitive US Treasury Department data. It includes millions of Americans’ financial and personal information and a system that sends out trillions of dollars in payments for things like tax refunds, Social Security benefits, and veterans’ […]
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Terri Dee, producer/reporter, Indiana News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Americans working two jobs to help with living expenses and cover some extras has become the norm. The U.S. Census shows that 25% of Midwest women work multiple jobs within office and administration. Of men, 24% hold outside jobs in management. One study by MyPerfectResume found that […]
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. President Donald Trump’s new executive order on California water policy is drawing criticism from many water conservation advocates. The order directs the feds to study ways to override state environmental protections and send more water from northern California down south. Water shortage not the problem Bruce Reznik, executive […]
Friday, January 24, 2025
Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. A new report from the nonprofit The Climate Center has unearthed historical documents that show the big oil companies orchestrated a tax break that allows them to avoid paying an estimated $75 million to $146 million a year. The California Legislature adopted the so-called “Water’s Edge” tax […]
Friday, January 24, 2025
President Donald Trump’s ascent to power is being felt only days after his inauguration last Monday, January 20. Shortly after taking the oath of office, Trump began fulfilling a series of campaign promises. Following a rousing celebration rally at Washington DC’s Capital Arena, the 47th president began signing a slew of executive orders. Later, Trump would continue signing executive […]
Monday, January 20, 2025
Through struggle and discipline, persistence and faith, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. helped move this country forward. As we honor his legacy today, let’s remember the lesson he taught us: that even in the face of impossible odds, people who love this country can help change it.… — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 20, 2025
Monday, January 20, 2025
When I look back on the past four years, I don’t just see the challenges we faced. I see hope, progress, and possibility. A picture is worth a thousand words, but these photos tell the story of an America that’s always moving forward – we must keep it going. pic.twitter.com/AmXq5FFGpj — President Biden (@POTUS) January 18, 2025 […]
