Ironically, many Republicans and conservatives who rail against “big government” embrace big government themselves if they can direct it. They want to cut back nationally on financial and nutrition assistance to the vulnerable. Conservative states want to limit or ban abortion, regulate sexuality and gender expression, and restrict gender-affirming medical care.
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Inland Art: Peter Ahart has got Your 6
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Labor Roundup: UAW prepping for Big 3 automakers; Senate bill could raise national minimum wage
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UAW wants relationship with Big 3, with respect. Going into negotiations this summer with Ford, General Motors and Stellantis (formerly Chrysler), new United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain says the union wants a good relationship with automakers, but workers haven’t…
Undiscovered mine delays Landfill #3
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Information on abandoned mine that jeopardizes 2025 readiness was not shared among state agencies during feasibility investigations
Bill Knight: Rich tax dodgers cost us all
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The Lion’s Den: Hip-Hop has become CNN of the ghetto
by Daniel McCloud • • 2 Comments
So explained not only for the genre’s origins but also because it is an art form born of the streets that gave a voice to the voiceless and would let the world know what was happening in forgotten America. … Today Hip-Hop has transformed our world; from commercials to movie soundtracks, the “culture” is thriving.
The Watch: Cats and dogs, pools, parks, zoos, and museums on the agendas
by Terry Bibo • • 0 Comments
West Peoria News: Lighting District fully converted to LED
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Inland Art: Local MAP guides young artists on career path
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Labor roundup: Will Teamsters go on strike at UPS? Alaska unions OK with Willow Project
by Community Word Staff • • 3 Comments
Negotiations between the Teamsters and United Parcel Service started April 17, and the Teamsters are warning members to prepare for a strike. The union’s new president, Sean O’Brien, has vowed that the union would go to the mat for key…