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Federal Government Opens Investigation into CTA Safety, Threatens to Cut Funding: Why Not?

Photo from abc7Chicago.com. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com and follow for more deep dives on complicated political topics. This article is 100% human-written. “It shouldn’t take federal intervention for Illinois to take oversight of CTA seriously,”  U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said in a news release. Many Chicagoans share the same sentiment. Now, the Federal Government hasContinueContinue reading “Federal Government Opens Investigation into CTA Safety, Threatens to Cut Funding: Why Not?”

Top Ten Jesse Jackson Quotes

Reverend Jesse Jackson. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to get hot takes in perspective. This article is 100% human-written. Reverend Jesse Jackson passed away on February 17, after fighting to advance Civil Rights across the country. During his prolific speeches and talks, he dropped some of the most influential quotes in history. Below are some of hisContinueContinue reading “Top Ten Jesse Jackson Quotes”

Kristi Noem is Out After $250-Million Scandal

Photo of Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem posing on horseback for marketing campaign. Photo from ProPublica.org. SUBSCRIBE TheReedersBlock.com to get hot takes in perspective. This article is 100% human-written. Kristi Noem is being replaced as U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, as Donald Trump announced on March 5th. “I am pleased to announce that theContinueContinue reading “Kristi Noem is Out After $250-Million Scandal”

After Felony Conviction, Jesse Jackson Jr. Wants His Seat Back: A Second Chance

SUBSCRIBE TheReedersBlock.com to get hot takes in perspective. This article is 100% human-written. On August 14th of 2014, former U.S. Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. was sentenced to thirty months in federal prison. It was an unfortunate end to a 17-year career as a Congressman. After pleading guilty to wire and mail fraud earlier in thatContinueContinue reading “After Felony Conviction, Jesse Jackson Jr. Wants His Seat Back: A Second Chance”

Kanye’s Heil Hitler Song Fires Up Conservatives and Infuriates Everyone Else

Recently, Kanye West released his track “Heil Hitler”, and it has the country fighting. In the song, Kanye declares that “all of my niggas are Nazis.” For clarity, the Nazis are the ones who killed over 6 million Jewish people during the 1930s and 1940s. Some are disgusted by the song, while others argue it’sContinueContinue reading “Kanye’s Heil Hitler Song Fires Up Conservatives and Infuriates Everyone Else”

Nicki Minaj’s Secret Struggle for U.S. Citizenship Amid Self-Reinvention

SUBSCRIBE to get more long-form deep dives into the motivating factors behind the unusual of stars. This article is 100% human-written. Standing before the UN as a non-U.S. citizen, Nicki Minaj delivered a speech thousands of miles from where she had recently been handcuffed just months earlier in 2024. Opposed to the warm UN hallContinueContinue reading “Nicki Minaj’s Secret Struggle for U.S. Citizenship Amid Self-Reinvention”

Somali “Scholar” Falsely Declares “Most African Americans Don’t Know Their Fathers,” Faces Immediate Backlash

Supposed Shaykh Said Rageah SUBSCRIBE to get more news in perspective. This article is 100% human-written. And remember, if you see an error, that’s what makes us human. “The people we meet, especially African Americans, they don’t even know their fathers. They don’t even know their fathers. All of them, all of them, were theContinueContinue reading “Somali “Scholar” Falsely Declares “Most African Americans Don’t Know Their Fathers,” Faces Immediate Backlash”

2025: My Year in Review

Me on a recent snowy day in Chicago. I love my city. I originally took this picture for my sister, who’s in the sunnier Arizona. Her daughter is a great cook, just like her. 2025 has been a whirlwind of growth and conflict on more levels than one. From having my Facebook page of nearlyContinueContinue reading “2025: My Year in Review”

How One Lie Convicted One Mayor: The Lawrence Jackson Scandal

Being mayor wasn’t enough for Lawrence Jackson. He also wanted the money. Undoubtedly, the night he won the mayoral election of Riverdale, he thought himself, “I finally made it.“ And then he thought, “I can make more.” The Garbage Deal When Riverdale Materials LLC filed for a special-use zoning permit in 2017, they knew MayorContinueContinue reading “How One Lie Convicted One Mayor: The Lawrence Jackson Scandal”

Donald Trump Thanks Marjorie Taylor “Brown” After Her Resignation Announcement

Photo of U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene from Deadline.com SUBSCRIBE to get more breaking news with finer details. This article is 100% human-written. And remember, if you see an error, that’s what makes us human. X and YouTube were booming with the news of the resignation of firebrand Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene. The unexpected newsContinueContinue reading “Donald Trump Thanks Marjorie Taylor “Brown” After Her Resignation Announcement”

Watch: Donald Trumps Loses It After South Park Puts Him in Bed with the Devil

Trump loses it as South Park puts him in bed with Satan.

Watch Jeffrey Epstein Plead Fifth in Video Deposition About Trump and Underaged Girls: Who has America Elected?

Watch video deposition of Jeffrey Epstein pleading Fifth when asked about Trump and underaged girls.

Video Aftermath: Iran Launches Dozens of Missiles into Israel After American Airstrikes

Photo of search and rescue mission in Tel Aviv, Israel, after Iran’s response to American airstrikes. In a shocking move and under the orders of Donald Trump, the U.S. military conducted airstrikes against Iran in the early hours of June 21st, allegedly targeting its nuclear sites. The attack was labeled “Operation Midnight Hammer.” After theContinueContinue reading “Video Aftermath: Iran Launches Dozens of Missiles into Israel After American Airstrikes”

Happy Juneteenth

A photo of African American soldiers in the Great War. Photo taken from Unwritten Record. On June 19th, 1865, the Union Army marched into Galveston, Texas, and announced to the town that all enslaved people were free. This date is important because it is after the Emancipation Proclamation which freed slaves in all revolting statesContinueContinue reading “Happy Juneteenth”

The Untimely Rise of HOA Fees and American Servitude

Recently, I was surfing Redfin.com in search of another house to buy and came across some enticing condos with relatively low prices. With the cost of homes as high as it is, I thought I’d hit the jackpot, but the excessive Homeowners Association fees smacked me back to reality. Americans are slaves to loans, and,ContinueContinue reading “The Untimely Rise of HOA Fees and American Servitude”

Where is the Money?

Photo of venture capitalist Kevin O’Leary of tv show Shark Tank from AndPhilosophy.com. Every day, you wake up earlier than you’d like, stumble to the bathroom and take care of your hygiene routine. You might pop a frozen breakfast sandwich in the microwave or have a quick cup of coffee. Then, you’re out the doorContinueContinue reading “Where is the Money?”

Donald Trump Has Legalized Crime

Book cover of The Grifter and the Grift featuring Donald Trump. For the past few months, I’ve been working on a very specific goal which is to free myself from the financial constraints of society and increase my net worth. I doubled down on this goal in the wake of Donald Trump and Elon Musk’sContinueContinue reading “Donald Trump Has Legalized Crime”

Student Athlete Charged with First-Degree Murder in Stabbing Death of Another Athlete

Student athlete Karmelo Anthony on the left. Student athlete Austin Metcalf and his twin brother on the right. In Texas, at 10 a.m. at Kuykendall Stadium on Wednesday, 17-year-old high school athlete Karmelo Anthony allegedly stabbed 17-year-old student athlete Austin Metcalf to death. On the day of the alleged stabbing, Karmelo sat or stood underneath aContinueContinue reading “Student Athlete Charged with First-Degree Murder in Stabbing Death of Another Athlete”

Praying to Thank God for Trump is a Very Important Black Job

In a bid to excel in his “Black job” — as Trump so eloquently calls it — Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner  gave a prayer that teetered between delusional and outright blasphemous. What Happened Donald Trump held is first cabinet meeting Wednesday. It came at a time when his administration is embroiledContinueContinue reading “Praying to Thank God for Trump is a Very Important Black Job”

Cop’s Daughter Arrested for Killing Boyfriend While “Checking” Gun

Photo of Hannah Cobb and Telvin Osborne, killed by her, from Instagram. A woman named Hannah Cobb, 28, has been arrested in connection with shooting death of her boyfriend Telvin Osborne, 30. What Happened On Sunday, February 23, 2025, at roughly 5:45 am, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) in Hephzibah, Georgia responded to aContinueContinue reading “Cop’s Daughter Arrested for Killing Boyfriend While “Checking” Gun”

Video of Suburban Chicago Mayor Being Arrested for DUI After Passing Out in Vehicle on Expressway Resurfaces

Photo of Maywood Mayor Nathaniel George Booker from YouTube. A video of Maywood mayor Nathaniel George Booker being arrested for DUI by the Chicago Police Department has resurfaced amid his upcoming reelection in September. Maywood is a suburb of the Chicago metropolitan area. Read or DOWNLOAD your free Truth Be Bold Newsletter. What Happened InContinueContinue reading “Video of Suburban Chicago Mayor Being Arrested for DUI After Passing Out in Vehicle on Expressway Resurfaces”

“My Mom Wants to Kill Me” Detroit Boy Tells CPS Months Before His Mother Does Just That: Is It Time to Replace the Mayor?

Photo of Zemar King and his mother Brandee Pierce from CrimeOnline.com. This article is part of The Unprotected Gone Series. Subscribe to stay updated on the most recent cases. 9-year-old Zemar King was in fear for his life, and he told Children’s Protective Services that his mother “wants to kill me” months before his lifelessContinueContinue reading ““My Mom Wants to Kill Me” Detroit Boy Tells CPS Months Before His Mother Does Just That: Is It Time to Replace the Mayor?”

Donald Trump Sends Memo Stripping Funding from Schools With Special Education, Free Lunch or Student Support Programs

Photo of Donald Trump sourced from Aljazeera.com. The Trump administration has taken aim at universities and schools, threatening to strip funding for any that have diversity initiatives in two weeks. What Happened In his misguided fight against “wokeness,” Trump has taken his fight a step further, issuing a memo that indicates that schools with diversityContinueContinue reading “Donald Trump Sends Memo Stripping Funding from Schools With Special Education, Free Lunch or Student Support Programs”

In Cowardly Move to Backtrack, Trump Throws Elon Musk Under the Bus in Court, Saying Musk is Not Head of DOGE

Photo of Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Donald Trump from AP News (Photo/Alex Brandon).. Amid the various lawsuits in response to the Department of Government Efficiency’s terminations of federal employees, the Trump Administration said in a court filing on Monday that billionaire megalomaniac Elon Musk has “no actual or formal authority to make government decisions”ContinueContinue reading “In Cowardly Move to Backtrack, Trump Throws Elon Musk Under the Bus in Court, Saying Musk is Not Head of DOGE”

Video Footage of Delta Plane Crash Sends Trump into Panic Mode Amid FAA Firings

Photo from The U.S. Sun. Sadly, an American jet crashed-landed in Toronto, Canada en route from Minnesota. What Happened Today, a Delta jet en route to Toronto’s Pearson Airport crashed. It is being reported that roughly 80 passengers were aboard the flight. As a result of the crash, the jet flipped upside down. This comesContinueContinue reading “Video Footage of Delta Plane Crash Sends Trump into Panic Mode Amid FAA Firings”

MAGA Supporter Tweets “Five Months ago, I welcomed a New Baby. Elon Musk is the Father” on Valentine’s Day: Elon Musk’s Secret 13th Child

X post from Conservative Ashley St. Clair announcing her pregnancy by Elon Musk. https://videopress.com/v/tOTM0ISr?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Adam Mockler of MeidasTouch breaks down Ashley St. Clair and Billionaire Elon Musk’s secret baby. This video was sourced from YouTube.com. In a shocking Valentine’s Day post on X (formerly Twitter) that sent right-wingers into a frenzy, staunch MAGA supporter AshleyContinueContinue reading “MAGA Supporter Tweets “Five Months ago, I welcomed a New Baby. Elon Musk is the Father” on Valentine’s Day: Elon Musk’s Secret 13th Child”

Leader of NGO Pavena Foundation Helps Rescue 100 Women from “Egg Harvesting” Horror Scam in Europe, Demonstrating Importance of NGOs Elon Musk Wants to End

Photo of Pavena Hongsakula speaking to three rescued women. Photo from Bangkok Post. According to the Bangkok Post in an article released February 03, an “egg mafia” run by Chinese gangsters was exposed in the European country of Georgia after an NGO helped to free three Chinese women from the criminal organization. What Happened When aContinueContinue reading “Leader of NGO Pavena Foundation Helps Rescue 100 Women from “Egg Harvesting” Horror Scam in Europe, Demonstrating Importance of NGOs Elon Musk Wants to End”