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Jan 25 2026POLITICS

Protest, Arrests, and the Justice Department

A recent court decision has left many questions unanswered. A federal appeals court decided not to force a lower court to issue arrest warrants for five individuals, including former CNN anchor Don Lemon. These warrants were related to a protest at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota. The protest was a

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Jan 24 2026POLITICS

Minnesota's Legal Clash with Federal Immigration Enforcement

Minnesota's top legal official has accused the federal government of using immigration enforcement as a political tool. Keith Ellison, the state's attorney general, believes the recent increase in federal agents in the Twin Cities is driven by politics rather than law enforcement. Ellison doubts th

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Jan 24 2026POLITICS

South Dakota's New Plan to Punish Church Disruptions

South Dakota's Governor, Larry Rhoden, has proposed a new law that could land people in prison for interrupting religious services. This idea came after a protest inside a church in Minnesota. The protest happened shortly after a tragic shooting in Minneapolis. The governor wants to change the rule

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Jan 23 2026POLITICS

Minneapolis Under Siege: A Community's Fight Against ICE

Minneapolis is facing a crisis. One-third of students in a local school are skipping classes because they fear leaving their homes. Schools are switching to remote learning, and businesses are either closed or heavily guarded. The reason? A surge in ICE enforcement. The city is now filled with feder

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Jan 22 2026POLITICS

Church Protest Leads to Arrest Amid Immigration Tensions

A well-known activist in Minnesota has been arrested for her role in a protest at a church. The protest was against a local pastor who also works for U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The protestors chanted slogans and disrupted the church service. The protest was in response to the

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Jan 20 2026POLITICS

A Minnesota Man's Unsettling Encounter with ICE

In a chilly Sunday morning in Saint Paul, Minnesota, ChongLy Thao, a 56-year-old naturalized U. S. citizen, found himself in a terrifying situation. ICE officers stormed his home, broke down the door, and dragged him outside in just his shorts and Crocs. The temperature was a mere 14 degrees Fahrenh

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Jan 20 2026POLITICS

Arkansas: Honoring Civil Rights History in a Polarized World

Arkansas has a rich history of civil rights, but it often struggles to fully embrace it. In 1968, Governor Winthrop Rockefeller made a bold move. He held a public memorial for Martin Luther King Jr. He was the only Southern governor to do this. This act of unity was powerful. It showed the state's c

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Jan 20 2026POLITICS

MLK Day: A Day of Reflection and Resistance

The political atmosphere in the US is tense, and this year's Martin Luther King Jr. Day is no exception. While some people are focusing on King's message of unity, others are using the day to protest against current policies. Last year, the president signed executive orders that rolled back civil r

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

A Closer Look at King's Dream and Today's Reality

Martin Luther King Jr. had a powerful vision. He dreamed of a future where people wouldn't be judged by their skin color but by who they are inside. This idea is still important today. Some people use this idea to argue against programs that help certain groups. They say King's dream is about treat

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

MLK Day: A Time for Reflection and Action

The political atmosphere in the US is tense, and this year's Martin Luther King Jr. Day is no exception. Across the country, people are gathering to honor King's legacy, but the mood is more serious than celebratory. Over the past year, the current administration has taken steps that many see as a s

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