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Guns have been the leading cause of death among young Americans since 2021. Yet the local temples of Shriners — an organization that supports pediatric hospitals — continue to host gun raffles, revealing the ubiquity and disconnect over firearms in America.
A Fraternal Group Says It’s Dedicated to Child Welfare. So Why Do Its Local Chapters Raffle Guns?
A U.S. Army combat tank, topped with a 37mm gun, squats permanently on the front lawn of American Legion Post 179, in Grandville, Michigan, a few miles southwest of Grand Rapids. Inside the…
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December 23, 2024 at 1:17 AM
Guns have been the leading cause of death among young Americans since 2021. Yet the local temples of Shriners — an organization that supports pediatric hospitals — continue to host gun raffles, revealing the ubiquity and disconnect over firearms in America.
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In more than 700 cases over five years, Georgia reported inadequate housing as the sole reason for taking a child into foster care, a @wabe.org and ProPublica analysis found.
Advocates say it would be cheaper to help families get housing.
(Published Jan. 2024)
Advocates say it would be cheaper to help families get housing.
(Published Jan. 2024)
When Families Need Housing, Georgia Will Pay for Foster Care Rather Than Provide Assistance
In more than 700 cases over five years, Georgia reported inadequate housing as the sole reason for taking a child into foster care, a WABE and ProPublica analysis found. Advocates say it would be…
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December 23, 2024 at 3:00 AM
In more than 700 cases over five years, Georgia reported inadequate housing as the sole reason for taking a child into foster care, a @wabe.org and ProPublica analysis found.
Advocates say it would be cheaper to help families get housing.
(Published Jan. 2024)
Advocates say it would be cheaper to help families get housing.
(Published Jan. 2024)
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Burlington Mayor Bernie Sanders picks up trash on his own in a public park after being elected in 1981
December 7, 2024 at 6:14 PM
Burlington Mayor Bernie Sanders picks up trash on his own in a public park after being elected in 1981
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In 1969, as Black Americans were still barred from swimming with whites, Mr. Rogers broke a racial barrier by inviting Officer Clemmons to join him in cooling their feet together in a pool.
December 14, 2024 at 7:53 PM
In 1969, as Black Americans were still barred from swimming with whites, Mr. Rogers broke a racial barrier by inviting Officer Clemmons to join him in cooling their feet together in a pool.
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In 1913, 10-year-old Sarah Rector, a Black girl in Oklahoma was given a 160-acre land allotment. While the best farmland was reserved for white settlers, her barren plot struck oil, making her one of the country’s first Black millionaires.
December 7, 2024 at 5:09 PM
In 1913, 10-year-old Sarah Rector, a Black girl in Oklahoma was given a 160-acre land allotment. While the best farmland was reserved for white settlers, her barren plot struck oil, making her one of the country’s first Black millionaires.
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"Rape Club" Prison in California: U.S. Gov't to Pay Record $116M to 103 Women Who Sued over Abuse
“Rape Club” Prison in California: U.S. Gov’t to Pay $116M to 103 Women
“When you’re in prison, the retaliation starts. … I don’t think my judge sentenced me to go through this.” The U.S. government has agreed to pay a record-breaking amount of nearly $116 million...
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December 19, 2024 at 4:27 PM
"Rape Club" Prison in California: U.S. Gov't to Pay Record $116M to 103 Women Who Sued over Abuse
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Read this carefully guys....
December 1, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Read this carefully guys....
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But... eggs are too expensive, right? "Banality of Evil"
November 24, 2024 at 11:34 AM
But... eggs are too expensive, right? "Banality of Evil"
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The federal government has given Elon Musk's SpaceX some $20 billion since 2008.
Let's start by cutting the funding there.
Let's start by cutting the funding there.
November 23, 2024 at 5:12 PM
The federal government has given Elon Musk's SpaceX some $20 billion since 2008.
Let's start by cutting the funding there.
Let's start by cutting the funding there.