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A second Native American-owned corporation recently terminated a multi-million dollar contract with ICE following community pressure, mirroring a similar decision by the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation last month. The Oneida Nation of Wisconsin’s subsidiary cancelled a $3.8 million contract for federal facility engineering and inspection after the Oneida government condemned the deal. These contracts are rooted in affirmative action programs designed to benefit historically disadvantaged, minority-owned businesses, particularly through the federal 8(a) program, which allows for no-bid awards. While some tribal corporations are severing ties, others, like Akima, continue to hold contracts with ICE, including detention services, raising concerns about the ethics of such arrangements and the potential for a new form of colonization.
A Pennsylvania man, Jonathan Gerlach, faces hundreds of charges after authorities discovered numerous human remains at his home and storage locker. The remains included over 100 skulls, long bones, decomposing torsos, and mummified feet, some of which were hundreds of years old. Gerlach was arrested leaving Mount Moriah Cemetery, where he is alleged to have stolen remains, and has admitted to taking approximately 30 sets. Authorities are working to identify the remains, which likely originated from multiple cemeteries, and Gerlach is being held on a $1 million cash bail.
UN Says US Raid on Venezuela Violated International Law – The pronouncements of the United Nations, particularly when they declare a violation of international law, often carry a weight that’s quickly assessed in terms of real-world impact. In this instance, the UN has stated that a US raid on Venezuela violated international law. It’s a statement that, while significant on paper, immediately prompts the question: what comes next? The harsh reality is that international law’s effectiveness hinges on enforcement. If a powerful nation, like the US, doesn’t recognize or adhere to the ruling, the UN’s influence is significantly curtailed. It’s a bit like a judge handing down a sentence without the authority to make sure it’s carried out.… Continue reading
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Scientists in Britain have found evidence of deliberate fire-making dating back approximately 400,000 years, pushing back the previously known earliest date by 350,000 years. The discovery, made at a Paleolithic site in Suffolk, involved analyzing baked clay, heat-fractured flint, and iron pyrite fragments. This evidence suggests early humans, possibly early Neanderthals, understood and utilized fire-making for survival, cooking, and social development. The implications of this discovery are significant, providing insight into the cognitive and technological advancements of early humans.
Indiana lawmakers voted against Trump’s midcycle redistricting push, opting to maintain existing election maps despite pressure from the former president to gerrymander them in favor of Republicans. Trump’s frustration focused on state Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray, the primary opponent of redistricting, who favored flipping a current district instead. Trump threatened to support primary challengers against those who didn’t adhere to his agenda, as evidenced by a social media post targeting Bray.
Indiana State Senator Mike Gaskill controversially declared that a “second civil war has already started” while advocating for a failed redistricting effort supported by former President Donald Trump. Despite pressure from the Trump administration, the Indiana Senate rejected the redistricting bill, which aimed to give the GOP control of all of Indiana’s congressional seats. The proposed map faced criticism, with opponents expressing concerns about gerrymandering and the potential impact on Democratic representation. Meanwhile, other states are also involved in redistricting battles, with both parties preparing for the 2026 midterms.
In a recent court appearance, Curt Andersen, the Indiana man accused of killing Maria Florinda Rios Perez De Velasquez, a house cleaner who mistakenly arrived at his home, had his bail set at $25,000 and was ordered to surrender his passport. Andersen, charged with voluntary manslaughter, appeared in court wearing a jail jumpsuit and bulletproof vest. The judge also scheduled a jury trial for March 30. The incident occurred when Rios and her husband, part of a cleaning crew, went to Andersen’s home by mistake, and Andersen fired a shot through the door, fatally wounding Rios.
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Matt Underwood
Indiana Senator Opposes Redistricting After Trump’s Slur
Indiana Senator Mike Bohacek, a Republican, has announced he will vote against redistricting efforts in the state due to President Donald Trump’s use of a slur in a recent social media post. Trump’s post, which used an offensive term, has been criticized by disability advocates, and Bohacek’s daughter has Down Syndrome. This decision comes as Trump has been urging states like Indiana to redraw congressional maps. The Indiana House is scheduled to discuss a new map on December 1, and the Senate is set to vote on December 8.
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