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San Francisco City Hall removes ‘Appeal to Heaven’ flag after Alito controversy

San Francisco removed an “Appeal to Heaven” flag that flew outside city hall after Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was in the spotlight for hanging one himself.  On Saturday, city officials swapped the flag with an American one. The city said the “Appeal to Heaven” flag was originally raised on Flag Day in 1964 at […]

There’s A Massive Red Flag That Could Spell Disaster For Americans’ Pension Plans

U.S. government pension funds currently have the lowest cash holdings since the 2008 financial crisis, and corporate pensions’ cash holdings are barely above the 13-year low they hit in 2021, which could spell disaster in the event of a financial crisis. Over the past 15 years, public pensions had 2.45% cash holdings and private pensions […]

Abraham Lincoln museum’s 19th century US flag purchase sparks Illinois state probe

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is once again in the spotlight after its directors made a purchase without consulting the collections committee. 21 Star Flag The explanation that it is an unusual flag signifying Illinois’ admission into the Union in 1818 is disputed. The flag was purchased at an […]

Democrat says Alito acting like ‘street lawyer’ amid flag controversy

Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) said Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, who is facing backlash for displaying two controversial flags in his home, is acting like a “street lawyer.” “It is the responsibility of each judge to determine whether they have violated the ethical code and to recuse themselves if their impartiality is in question.” Cohen […]