Mayor Directs Flags to Full Staff After Charlie Kirk Assassination, Firefighters Decline
Aurora Mayor’s Controversial Flag Decision Amid Kirk’s Assassination The Democratic mayor of Aurora, Illinois, John Lesh, has ordered that the city flags be flown at full staff. This decision comes despite earlier directives from President Donald Trump and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, as detailed in a memo circulating on social media. Tyler Robinson has been […]
Iowa County Risks $1 Million Daily Fine for Not Lowering Flags to Half-Staff for Charlie Kirk
Iowa Counties Face Fines for Not Lowering Flag in Honor of Charlie Kirk Counties in Iowa are reportedly at risk of incurring fines of $1 million daily for failing to lower the state flag to half-staff in memory of Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, who was killed on Wednesday. In a social […]
Court Rules that Michigan City’s Decision Not to Display LGBTQ Pride Flags is Constitutional
Hamtramck Flag Policy Upheld by Federal Judge A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against the city of Hamtramck, Michigan, regarding its recent policy that bans all private flag displays. In June 2023, the Hamtramck City Council passed a resolution that restricts which flags can be flown on city property. According to this policy, only […]
Flags are lowered to half-staff to pay tribute to conservative leader Charlie Kirk.
The American flag at the White House was lowered to half-staff on Wednesday evening following President Trump’s order in memory of Charlie Kirk. Kirk, a 31-year-old husband, father, conservative activist, and founder of Turning Point USA, was tragically shot during a gathering at Utah Valley University on the same day. In a social media post, […]
Michigan City’s Prohibition on LGBTQI+ Flags on Public Property Maintained
Ruling on LGBTQI+ Flag Exclusion in Hamtramck A U.S. District Judge ruled on Monday that the exclusion of the LGBTQI+ flag from public property displays in cities around the Detroit area does not violate the Constitution. Judge David Lawson dismissed a case involving Hamtramck, which came about two years after the city council decided to […]
City in Michigan could prohibit LGBTQ+ flags on public property, judge decides
Michigan May Restrict LGBTQ+ Flags on Public Property A federal judge has ruled that Michigan can create policies that might prevent LGBTQ+ flags from being displayed on public land. On Monday, US District Judge David Lawson dismissed a case involving the city of Hamtramck, which had previously decided to permit only five specific flags, including […]
Disappointing August jobs report raises red flags
Happy Friday! Anyone in for a honey deuce? Just wondering if Jesse Pegra would join too. In today’s issue: Weak job report for August White House seeks to lower interest rates Republicans on RFK Jr. watch Trump’s “War Club” announcement NYT reveals details on a 2019 North Korea mission 📰 Morning News Gulp…: The U.S. […]
Finland will soon take swastikas off air force flags after uncomfortable feedback from NATO partners.
Finland to Remove Swastika from Air Force Flag Finland has decided to eliminate the swastika from its Air Force flag, following recognition that it posed problems with NATO partners. “We could have kept the flag, but it could create troubling situations with foreign guests,” remarked the new commander of the Karelian Airwing, Colonel Tomiboum, in […]
Charlamagne tha God criticizes those who burn flags following Trump’s executive order
Charlamagne Critiques Flag-Burning Protests Radio host Charlamagne spoke out against flag-burning protests on Tuesday, remarking, “Don’t mind about America.” This follows a series of demonstrations where protesters have set the American flag ablaze in response to anti-Israel sentiments and immigration policies. In an executive order issued on Monday, President Donald Trump detailed measures to enforce […]
Six Flags investors consider legal action following the company’s $100M loss report
Investors Consider Legal Action Against Six Flags Following Major Losses Six Flags has found itself in hot water as investors are contemplating a lawsuit over the company’s alarming $100 million loss in a recent quarter. Many are questioning if the amusement park giant was forthcoming about its financial struggles prior to this revelation. Two law […]