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Mar 19 2024
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Community activists petition to rename Cameron Avenue, honor civil rights leader
On March 6, the Chapel Hill Town Council heard a request to change the name of Cameron Avenue to honor civil rights leader Pauli Murray. Currently the street is named after Paul Cameron , who was one of the wealthiest slave owners in Southern history. Change the Names, an organization that aims to change street names that reflect the racist side of Chapel Hill's past, presented the petition.
The Daily Tar HeelMar 19 2024
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These NYPD Cops Cost Taxpayers $65M, Named In Most Civil Cases: Study
NEW YORK CITY— Cops who repeatedly stepped over the thin blue line not only put city taxpayers millions of dollars in the red, but remain active with the NYPD, according to a new analysis. Two lists released by The Legal Aid Society Tuesday show what officers amassed the highest lawsuit payouts and were named as defendants in the most civil rights lawsuits. Payouts linked to the costliest NYPD
Patch.comMar 16 2024
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Police and civil guards protest in Madrid for retirement dignity and equality with Mossos
Police and civil guards are coming together this Saturday in Madrid to demand labor improvements and recognition as a risky profession. The demonstration is organized by the Platform for a Dignified Retirement, which includes unions and associations from both bodies. They are calling for “full equality” with other police forces such as Mossos d’Esquadra, Ertzaintza, and local police. The lack
Alaska CommonsMar 24 2024
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A year after civil and criminal settlements, 101 Ash St. continues to haunt San Diego
One year has passed since a head-spinning week of political decision-making all but shuttered the civil litigation and criminal investigation into the former Sempra Energy headquarters at 101 Ash St., now perhaps the most notorious address in San Diego city history. In the span of a single work week, San Diego’s elected leadership put an end to a yearslong real estate saga that had already
San Diego Union-TribuneMar 23 2024
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A geologist and a civil engineer found a prehistoric creek in St. Paul. Now they want to restore it.
Pioneer PressMar 25 2024
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Trump ordered to pay $175M in civil fraud case, hush money trial to start April 15
FLORIDA – Donald Trump’s bond in his civil fraud trial has been lowered from $454 million to $175 million and he’s been given 10 days to pay it. His criminal hush money trial will start in New York on April 15. Trump said he would post a bond, securities or cash to cover the $175 million sum and blamed President Biden for the court ruling. “A lot of things happened today. This is all about
News 4 JaxMar 15 2024
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Civil rights groups push back against wave of anti-DEI bills
This year has seen a new wave of legislation targeting diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education. Despite vocal opposition from faculty members and racial justice groups, Indiana’s Republican governor signed legislation Wednesday diminishing diversity, equity and inclusion programs and tenure protections in public colleges and universities while simultaneously promoting, as the new
Inside Higher EdMar 17 2024
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Ohio Civil War and WWI & II Show returns to Richland County May 4-5
MANSFIELD — Experience living history encampments at the largest Historical event in the U.S. presenting our history from 1775 through 1945. All right here in Mansfield, Ohio. So much to see and enjoy. The 46th Annual Ohio Civil War And WWI & II Show will be held at the Richland County Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday, May 4th – May 5th, 2024. Show times are Saturday, 9-5 and Sunday, 9-3
Richland SourceMar 14 2024
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Amy Coney Barrett and Sonya Sotomayor, ideological opposites, unite to promote civility
WASHINGTON — With the Supreme Court's approval hovering near record lows, two justices have teamed up to promote the art of disagreeing without being nasty about it. In joint appearances less than three weeks apart, Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Sonia Sotomayor, ideological opposites, said the need for civil debate has never been greater than it is in these polarized times. And they said the
The Times-PicayuneFeb 29 2024
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Police officer and civil servant killed in shooting in Missouri
An Independence Police officer and a Jackson County civil process server were killed Thursday afternoon during a shooting in Independence, Missouri, sources tell KSHB 41. At least one other officer was injured. The shooting occurred at a home in the area of N. Elsea Smith Road and Bundschu Road. The civil processor went to the residence and called law enforcement for backup; the Independence
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