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Mississippi Ex-Republican Candidate Charged with Felony for Beheading Satanic Temple Statue in Iowa Capitol

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DES MOINES, Iowa – A man who violently attacked and beheaded a controversial statue at Iowa’s Capitol has been charged with a hate crime, according to the Polk County Attorney’s Office. Former Mississippi state House candidate Michael Cassidy is now facing a felony charge under the state’s hate crime statutes for his destructive act of vandalism. Cassidy, a failed Republican candidate, is accused of destroying a permanent statue erected by the Satanic Temple at Iowa’s Capitol back in December. The Polk County Attorney’s Office stated that evidence proves Cassidy targeted the statue due to the … Read more

Controversial Confederate Statue to Stay on Public Grounds Despite Protests, Judicial Ruling Announces

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GREENSBORO, North Carolina – A Confederate statue that sparked protests will be allowed to remain in a public space, according to a recent ruling by a judge. The decision has reignited the debate surrounding Confederate monuments in the United States. The statue in question, which stands outside the old Guilford County courthouse in Greensboro, has been a source of controversy and tension for years. Activists argue that it symbolizes racism and oppression, while others maintain that it represents historical heritage. The ongoing battle over the statue has divided the community and sparked heated discussions about … Read more