Economists advising California’s task force for reparations have estimated that it will cost $1.2 million per Black resident, paid over a lifetime. California is just one of many states that are debating whether economic reparations can be made to Black Americans who were victims of the Atlantic slave trade and its legacy. This, despite California being designated as a "free … [Read more...] about California Reparations Panel Suggests $1.2 Million Payment Per Black Resident
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Putin’s War, Week 62. Kremlin Droned, Russia Dissed by Friends and Allies, and Ukraine’s Offensive Takes Shape
We are pleased to welcome you back to Ukraine Update. Today marks the 435th combat day. This week's ground combat was not intense unless someone was shooting at you. But there are some interesting developments. Ukraine has launched two small-scale offensives and carried out numerous strikes on logistics targets in Russia. These strikes, I think, are to support the coming … [Read more...] about Putin’s War, Week 62. Kremlin Droned, Russia Dissed by Friends and Allies, and Ukraine’s Offensive Takes Shape
Soros-Backed DA Allowed A Repeat Offender To Walk Free. Now She’s Charged With Murder
Fox News reported that the District Attorney George Gascon’s office had allowed a repeat offender a diversionary program instead of prison time. This individual was responsible for the murder of an innocent father last month. Fox News reported that Jade Simone Brookfield was involved in four previous stabbing incidents before allegedly killing Dennis Banner. At one point, she … [Read more...] about Soros-Backed DA Allowed A Repeat Offender To Walk Free. Now She’s Charged With Murder
Why Film and TV Writers Are on Strike, Could it Affect Popular Shows?
After negotiations with studios fell through, TV and movie writers have gone on strike for the first time in 15 years. The walkout could last for weeks, even months. This could mean a production halt on everything from popular late-night series to streaming hits. Here's what happened and what might happen next. Writers Guild of America members, 11,500 writers in film and … [Read more...] about Why Film and TV Writers Are on Strike, Could it Affect Popular Shows?
Police Officer Who Restrained Crowd During George Floyd’s Murder Convicted of Aiding and Abetting Manslaughter
According to court documents filed on Monday, a Minnesota judge found Tou Thao, a former Minneapolis police officer, guilty of second-degree murder for his role in keeping bystanders at bay during the killing of George Floyd in May 2020. In a 177-page verdict, Peter Cahill stated that Thao had "actively encouraged the dangerous prone restraint by his three colleagues of … [Read more...] about Police Officer Who Restrained Crowd During George Floyd’s Murder Convicted of Aiding and Abetting Manslaughter
