News For Reasonable People Sean Reynolds

In a recent incident at the University of North Carolina, fraternity members defended the American flag during a campus protest, where pro-Palestinian demonstrators attempted to replace it. The brothers of Pi Kappa Phi stepped in, maintaining the flag’s position despite facing hostility and physical threats from the protesters. Their action inspired a GoFundMe campaign, initially set to raise $15,000 for a celebration, which astonishingly garnered over $436,000. This overwhelming support highlights a strong patriotic sentiment among backers, demonstrating a notable public endorsement of their stance. This act has not only gone viral but underscored a profound respect and advocacy for national symbols within the community.





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As a sharp increase in migrant arrivals occurs in California, locals are responding by purchasing firearms in unprecedented numbers. This surge is attributed to heightened concerns over personal and family safety, particularly in San Diego, now a major entry point after Texas tightened its border controls. Californians, feeling the strain of their state's 'sanctuary' policies, are seeking means of self-protection amid fears of rising crime and instability. The narrative around self-defense and gun ownership is growing as both a practical and symbolic act of resistance against perceived governmental failures in managing migration effectively.





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Pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses have entered their second week – just as many universities prepare for graduation ceremonies in the coming weeks.

Hundreds of students have been arrested by law enforcement on various campuses.

A central demand of protesters is for universities to divest from Israel-linked companies that they say are profiting from the war in Gaza.










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In a stunning testament to San Francisco's declining commercial property market, the former headquarters of Burning Man on Market Street sold last week for a mere $6.5 million, a drastic 90% plummet from its $62 million purchase price in 2016. This sale underscores the broader struggles faced by the city's real estate sector, amplified by escalating concerns around safety, cleanliness, and a general downturn in the urban environment. These factors are driven by persistent issues of homelessness and drug activity, particularly in the Tenderloin district, which has seen legal actions from local residents demanding city intervention. The property's dramatic drop in value reflects the severe impact of these socio-economic challenges on San Francisco's appeal as a commercial hub.



#SanFranciscoRealEstate #UrbanDecline #PropertyMarketCrash




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Migrants shipped to Martha's Vineyard by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, now eligible to work in the U.S. under "crime victim" visas, are stirring controversy. These visas, generally reserved for victims of crime, seemingly fast-track the recipients towards potential U.S. citizenship. Critics argue this exemplifies legal system abuse, asserting the migrants were not coerced onto the flights, thus questioning the victim status. This move, perceived as a political stunt by DeSantis, has sparked heated debates over its legitimacy and implications, highlighting deep divides over immigration policies and their enforcement.



#MarthasVineyardMigrants #DeSantisImmigrationStunt #UVISAcontroversy




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Following the death of woman on the Metro B (Red) Line and a series of violent attacks on bus drivers, the transit agency's Board of Directors declared a public safety emergency Thursday while agreeing to procure safety barriers for bus drivers and taking other steps to enhance safety on the system.

Metro's Board of Directors unanimously adopted a recommendation to acquire barriers for hundreds of buses, in response to a "sudden, unexpected increased severity of assaults on operators." According to Metro, assaults on bus operators increased from 92 attacks in 2019 to 160 in 2023, and they continue to escalate this year.

Metro board member and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger also introduced a motion, co-authored by several of her colleagues, to quickly explore solutions to bolster public safety, prompted by the death of 66-year- old Mirna Soza Arauz, who was stabbed in an apparently unprovoked attack earlier this week.

"Metro riders deserve to be safe on the system, and we will continue to do all that," Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who chairs the Board of Directors, said during Thursday's meeting. "We can keep not only our riders, but also our operators, safe, and I know that as a board, we will step up to this challenge because that's what frankly the people of Los Angeles deserve."






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