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Even in blue California, most oppose cash reparations to Black residents

2 years 3 months ago
A new poll says that only 28% of Californians support cash reparations for Black residents. But this number is fairly meaningless because it masks partisan differences that are even bigger than usual: Democrats: 43% support Republicans: 3% support I myself have long believed that cash reparations are a misguided idea. I have four primary reasons: ...continue reading "Even in blue California, most oppose cash reparations to Black residents"
Kevin Drum

Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt

2 years 3 months ago
This week, both our top comments on the insightful side are about Elon Musk going to war with the ADL. In first place, it’s Thad with some thoughts about the situation: There are some legitimate criticisms of the ADL, as Mike points out. I tend to agree that they’re too aggressive, and too quick to […]
Leigh Beadon

Meyer Jewelry Group to Close After 40 Years

2 years 3 months ago
WOOD RIVER - After 40 years in the business, Meyer Jewelry Group will close their doors for good at the end of the month. Jim Meyer repaired and created custom jewelry throughout the Riverbend area until his passing in July 2020. The shop was closed for a year and then reopened by his son-in-law, Jeremy Morris, in August 2021. In a Facebook post on Sept. 8, the store announced their permanent closure, scheduled tentatively for Sept. 30. “An opportunity has presented itself that better suits Jeremy and our family,” the post read. “We are grateful for your support of Meyer Jewelry for over 40 years. Jim built this amazing business in the 70s and loved sharing his talent and love of art with the Riverbend area even in his last days. There is no way to fully express our gratitude for your loyalty and love of Jim and Meyer Jewelry.” The store is known for their jewelry repair and cleaning services. They also offer a range of diamonds and fashion jewelry, including

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Edwardsville Denies Drunken Fish Sign Variances

2 years 3 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - A sign resembling giant metal chopsticks on the south side of the new Drunken Fish restaurant in Edwardsville will either have to change or come down following the City Council’s unanimous denial of multiple requested sign variances. According to city officials and documentation from Tuesday’s meeting packet, Highland based graphic design company Aggressive designed and allegedly installed the sign without the city’s permission. Members of the city’s Administrative and Community Services (ACS) Committee voted unanimously to deny a series of variances that would’ve allowed the sign to remain standing - or in this case, projecting from the wall. The sign violates multiple parts of the city’s signage code by reaching more than three feet above the building’s roof and extending closer than eight feet to the ground. “This is a hard one - I’m just going to come out and say that,” ACS Committee Chair Elizabeth

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Belk Park Subdivision Voted Down By Wood River City Council

2 years 3 months ago
WOOD RIVER - A proposed subdivision of a portion of Belk Park for potential future sale or private development was unanimously voted down by the Wood River City Council at their meeting earlier this week. The city’s Planning Commission forwarded a negative recommendation to the council after two public hearings in which several members of the public spoke out against the proposed subdivision. At the time of the first public hearing, a wedding venue developer had plans to build a wedding venue on the site, but they have since canceled those plans . Several cited the land being designated a public park in the will of the late Robert Belk when he donated the land to the city. Belk died in 1951 and a city ordinance officially establishing the land as a public park was signed in 1954. The Planning Commission originally tabled the item after the first public hearing on July 20 to gather and consider more information after 17 city residents and area locals made

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