Tag: politics
Minnesota ICE raids show that President Trump is the “worst of...
In early Jan. 2026, the Trump administration launched what U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) described as the “largest immigration operation ever” in Minneapolis,...
There is no institutional neutrality under fascism
In the past year, the nation has borne witness to a federal administration that has defied constitutional norms, overexerted its power and treated immigrants...
Criminal charges filed against San Bernardino councilwoman
On Jan. 21, 2026, San Bernardino County filed misdemeanor charges against Ward 7 representative, City Councilwoman Treasure Ortiz.
According to a press release from the...
Moreno Valley advances warehouse moratorium proposal
On Jan. 20, Moreno Valley City Council members voted 3-2 to approve a motion to draft an initial 45-day moratorium on warehouses and industrial...
From heroes to zeroes
More than 30,000 registered nurses and healthcare professionals across California and Hawai’i began an Unfair Labor Practice strike against Kaiser Permanente on Monday, Jan....
Riverside Mayor Lock Dawson believes the city is “leveling up”
Riverside’s State of the City event, held on Jan. 28, 2026, honored award recipients with recognitions like the cultural preservation, the Mayor’s Award and...
R’Perspective: I’m not going to Erika Kirk’s heaven
On Jan. 21, 2026, the Make Heaven Crowded Tour stopped at Harvest Church in Riverside, California as part of its Los Angeles-area run. According...
Potential withholding of funding for sanctuary jurisdictions
President Donald Trump’s administration has faced major backlash from the American people due to the immigration crackdowns that have taken place since Trump’s re-election....
Riverside turns down a $20.1 million state funding for homeless housing
On Jan. 13, 2026, the Riverside City Council voted to reject a $20.1 million state grant intended for homeless housing with four councilmembers voting...
Councilmember campaign forums continue in Ward 6
The Mission Grove Neighborhood Alliance (MGNA) hosted the second part of their City Council Candidate Forum series on Jan. 21 at the La Sierra...