Day: January 5, 2024

Sharpton’s race claims ‘unconstitutional, morally wrong,’ Kennedy says: ‘To a bear, we all taste like chicken’

12:00 pm January 5, 2024

After civil rights activist-turned-MSNBC host Rev. Al Sharpton picketed the New York office of Pershing Square Capital billionaire Bill Ackman on Thursday, Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., said Sharpton wrongly believes that to ignore race is racist. Sharpton and his East Harlem, N.Y.-based National Action Network traveled downtown to protest Ackman, with the pundit saying this […]

Baltimore sees historic drop in homicide rate for first time in nearly a decade

11:58 am January 5, 2024

Long plagued by rampant gun violence, Baltimore recorded less than 300 homicides last year for the first time in nearly a decade, ending a surge that began in 2015 following the death of Freddie Gray, which sparked civil unrest and prompted widespread calls for police reform. The 20% annual decrease, which city leaders called the […]

Pennsylvania schools prepared to return to court if state budget falls short on funding

11:54 am January 5, 2024

The poor schools that won a landmark school funding court case in Pennsylvania last year are prepared to go back to court if the Legislature and governor don’t adequately address shortfalls as key junctures approach, the schools’ lawyers said Thursday. Public schools in Pennsylvania are currently underfunded by roughly $6.2 billion, according to the lawyers […]

Chicago Board of Education reportedly seeking to remove police from schools this year

11:30 am January 5, 2024

The Chicago Board of Education, which runs Chicago Public Schools (CPS), is reportedly seeking to remove police officers from schools in the next academic year. “Alderman Nicholas Sposato (38th) said that two school system sources have told him that the school board could make the decision as soon as its Jan. 25 meeting, possibly opting […]

Washington legend Warren Moon believes Huskies will ‘find a way’ to win national title, laments end of Pac-12

11:15 am January 5, 2024

The Washington Huskies have an opportunity to end their time in the Pac-12 with one heck of a story. As the Huskies prepare to depart the conference for the Big Ten in 2024, all that is standing in their way of a national championship is the No. 1 team in the country: undefeated Michigan. The […]