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A bright light in the darkness that is the news this year.
Judge rules that Black church in DC, which won a $2.8 million default judgment against the Proud Boys, now gains control over the trademark “Proud Boys.” The far-right group is barred from selling any related merchandise or symbols without the consent of the church. Gift link:
Proud Boys Lose Control of Their Name to a Black Church They Vandalized (Gift Article)
A judge awarded the trademarked name and symbols to a Washington church to help satisfy a $2.8 million judgment against the far-right group.
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 9:03 PM
A bright light in the darkness that is the news this year.
The consequences of this are monumental. I don’t think people fully grasp just how much schools across the country (especially in red states) rely on funding from the Department of Ed to function.
BREAKING: The White House is preparing an executive order to eliminate the Department of Education, two sources familiar with the plans tell NBC News.
White House preparing executive order to abolish the Department of Education
The planned order follows years of campaign promises from President Donald Trump to abolish the federal Education Department.
www.nbcnews.com
February 4, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The consequences of this are monumental. I don’t think people fully grasp just how much schools across the country (especially in red states) rely on funding from the Department of Ed to function.
This should concern everyone.
The system is responsible for trillions in government payments annually.
DOGE Aide Has Full Access To The Top Government Payment System: Reports
The system is responsible for trillions in government payments annually.
www.huffpost.com
February 4, 2025 at 9:02 PM
This should concern everyone.