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California’s Prop 50 lets lawmakers redraw congressional maps. The lawsuit against Gavin Newsom alleges racial gerrymandering to create Hispanic districts, violating Equal Protection and the Voting Rights Act. Plaintiffs and DOJ say race predominated over neutral criteria in redistricting in violation of the civil rights of California residents.
The U.S. has reduced its troop presence in Romania from 3,000 to 1,000 amid lingering controversy over the 2024 election annulment, which cited unproven Russian interference. This article explores the Constitutional Court’s decision, the lack of courtroom evidence, and the broader implications for NATO’s eastern flank.
“While the verdict was reached more than three years ago, the two families of the victims have had to endure not only the devastating loss of their loved ones, but also a long and painful delay in reaching closure within the justice system.”
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California’s Healthy Youth Act (CHYA) is one of the most influential education mandates in the state, shaping how districts large and small, urban and rural, approach sex education.
California’s Prop 50 lets lawmakers redraw congressional maps. The lawsuit against Gavin Newsom alleges racial gerrymandering to create Hispanic districts, violating Equal Protection and the Voting Rights Act. Plaintiffs and DOJ say race predominated over neutral criteria in redistricting in violation of the civil rights of California residents.
California must require a two-thirds supermajority of all registered voters for any constitutional amendment to ensure broad consensus, protect fundamental rights like reproductive freedom and marriage equality, and prevent changes by slim majorities or low turnout.
Zohran Mamdani’s socialist win in New York City reveals a fatal cultural rift: our Constitution requires virtuous self-restraint, but America now embraces entitlement, permissiveness, and state control. This mismatch breeds instability and invites tyranny. To save the republic, we must reject takers’ culture and revive personal responsibility, fiscal discipline, and civic virtue—now.
Nevada County cares deeply—neighbors fix fences and roofs together. But the RV Dwelling Ordinance isn't housing; it's survival living. RVs aren't built for year-round use: thin insulation, flammable materials, weak roofs collapse under snow. It demands costly upgrades anyone could use for real homes. This risks health, fire, and displacement for vulnerable residents. Vote NO on ORD25-1. Build permanent, affordable homes instead.
The U.S. has reduced its troop presence in Romania from 3,000 to 1,000 amid lingering controversy over the 2024 election annulment, which cited unproven Russian interference. This article explores the Constitutional Court’s decision, the lack of courtroom evidence, and the broader implications for NATO’s eastern flank.
A non-citizen was mistakenly registered to vote via California's Motor Voter law and still receives mail-in ballots years later, highlighting systemic flaws in automatic registration and universal mail voting that erode election integrity.
“No Kings” rallies, fueled by contagious ideas and loneliness, dissolve reason into collective fervor, binding followers in delusion. Eternal values break ideological hypnosis, restoring individual clarity and resisting the crowd’s sway, as warned by Tarde, Le Bon, Freud, Arendt, and Desmet.
Across the country, high-stakes chess games are being played out and the pieces are us. While the media frames every move as a fight for “democracy,” the truth is more troubling. Politicians on both sides are manipulating voters, rewriting rules, and weaponizing redistricting. Gavin Newsom’s Proposition 50 isn’t a defense against that game; it’s another move in it.
“While the verdict was reached more than three years ago, the two families of the victims have had to endure not only the devastating loss of their loved ones, but also a long and painful delay in reaching closure within the justice system.”
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Visitors to the Country Christmas Faire will enjoy musical entertainment, a gingerbread house and holiday exhibit displays, a community bonfire, and wagon rides. There are also delicious food and beverage booths.
Step into a winter wonderland in historic Downtown Grass Valley as we celebrate the magic of the season with Cornish Christmas — a cherished tradition that brings our community together with warmth, light, and holiday cheer.
𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:
Visitors to the Country Christmas Faire will enjoy musical entertainment, a gingerbread house and holiday exhibit displays, a community bonfire, and wagon rides. There are also delicious food and beverage booths.
𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:
Visitors to the Country Christmas Faire will enjoy musical entertainment, a gingerbread house and holiday exhibit displays, a community bonfire, and wagon rides. There are also delicious food and beverage booths.
Interfaith LIVE Silhouette Nativity
On Thursday evening, December 4th from 7p-9p, come watch youth in our community perform a reverent Interfaith Silhouette LIVE Nativity. The performance will be shown every 20 minutes in the gymnasium and tells the story of our Savior Jesus Christ. All ages are welcome!
One Source Empoweroring Caregivers invites family caregivers and the community to “Wrapped in Gold,” a festive holiday gathering on Friday, December 5th, from 11 AM to 2 PM at Grace Lutheran Church (1979 Ridge Rd, Grass Valley). Guests will enjoy free gift wrapping, holiday treats, and a warm, welcoming space to celebrate the season.
Step into a winter wonderland in historic Downtown Grass Valley as we celebrate the magic of the season with Cornish Christmas — a cherished tradition that brings our community together with warmth, light, and holiday cheer.
Interfaith LIVE Christmas Concert
On Friday evening, December 5th from 7p-9p, come hear and watch beautiful music performed by different churches and community members. The concert is approximately 1 hour and we will have a variety of different styles of musical selections with the theme of our Savior during this Christmas Season! All ages are welcome!
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