Judge Strikes Down Indiana Abortion Clinic Law
A federal district court judge has struck down parts of an Indiana abortion law as unconstitutional. Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson ruled on Wednesday that the 2013 law changing the classification of…more»
Author Archives: Kyle W. Bell
81 Year Old Completes 400 Mile Walk Across Florida to Overturn Citizens United
Honoring the legacy of the late campaign finance reform crusader known as Granny D, 81-year-old Rhana Bazzini on Wednesday completed an over 400-mile trek from Sarasota to the Florida Capitol…more»
Editorial: Mayor Bill de Blasio Shows True Leadership After Eric Garner Non-Indictment
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio was elected to change how New York City operates. His platform included an end to the city’s discriminatory stop-and-frisk policy, addressing the city’s…more»
No Indictment for NYPD Officer Involved in Eric Garner Chokehold Death
A New York City police officer involved in the choking death of an unarmed black man will not be indicted. NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo choked Eric Garner to death during…more»
Recount Confirms Noland Winner in St. Joseph County Council Race
There were no hanging chads, butterfly ballots or disputes over procedure. Florida circa 2000 this was not. The final tally in the St. Joseph County Council race in District B…more»
Federal Court Orders Texas to Hold Off Execution of Mentally Ill Man
A federal court of appeals on Wednesday issued a stay of execution for Texas death row inmate Scott Panetti just hours before the man diagnosed with severe mental illness was…more»
Chicago to Become Largest US City with $13 Minimum Wage
Chicago will soon be the largest city in America with a minimum wage of $13 an hour or more. The Chicago City Council today passed a minimum wage ordinance that…more»
Reindog Parade Takes Place This Saturday in Downtown South Bend
Holiday festivities are coming to downtown South Bend — and they have a decidedly canine appeal. The first annual Reindog Parade will be held at Michigan and Wayne Streets in…more»
Gavin Ferlic Makes Re-Election Bid to South Bend Common Council Official
First-term Councilman Gavin Ferlic is running for re-election to the South Bend Common Council. “If elected to a second term, Ferlic will continue his dedication to economic development, neighborhoods, and…more»
Your Voices: Black Lives Matter — What America Must Learn From Ferguson
I very strongly feel that at the root of everything that is happening, there is a young man — a young man with hopes, fears, dreams, accomplishments and demons —…more»