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Controversial Comments from BLM Leader Ignite Firestorm Following Major Twist in Daniel Penny Trial

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NEW YORK — Daniel Penny, a former Marine, found himself a pivotal figure in a highly charged legal battle following an incident on a New York City subway where he placed Jordan Neely, a mentally ill homeless man, in a chokehold that resulted in Neely’s death. The incident, which occurred in May 2023, has stirred significant public and media attention due to its complex legal and moral implications. Penny was initially charged with manslaughter. However, recent developments in the trial have seen a judge dismiss this charge after the jury failed to reach a unanimous … Read more

Ranchers Challenge New BLM Rule Over Public Land Grazing Rights, Citing Threat to Livelihood and Conservation Efforts

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Cheyenne, WY — A coalition of agricultural and livestock groups, including the American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, has initiated a lawsuit against the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) concerning its recent Public Lands Rule. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming, the lawsuit argues that the rule introduces unpredictability and could significantly harm the long-standing tradition of grazing on federal lands, which is central to the ranching industry’s sustainability. Gary Heibertshausen, a Montana sheep rancher and vice president of the Montana Farm Bureau, voiced concerns about … Read more

Landmark Labor Board Ruling: Home Depot Found Guilty of Violating Employees’ Rights Over ‘BLM’ Apron Dispute

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New York – Home Depot, an Atlanta-based company, has been found to have violated federal labor laws by firing an employee for refusing to remove a hand-drawn “BLM” (Black Lives Matter) logo from his work apron, according to a ruling by the National Labor Relations Board. The board determined that the employee’s act of defiance was considered “concerted,” as it stemmed from previous joint protests by employees against racial discrimination in the workplace. The symbol was seen as an attempt to draw attention to the collective grievances of the group. The board also argued that … Read more