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The Bill of Rights and the future of the Occupy movement in America

It is easy to take our Bill of Rights for granted today. When the Constitution was ratified, there were very few individual rights guaranteed. It...
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Council adjusts housing developer fee

  • Inclusionary Affordable Housing Ordinance
  • October 6, 2011
Small housing residences will no longer count in the city's total of units built that cost the developer the inclusionary affordable housing...
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Lawn Enforcement of Sioux Falls

It is extremely sad to me how so many people that get elected into City Councils or State Officeshave forgotten what the fundamental principles of...
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Editorial: The Case for Guerrilla Cycling

Black people didn't like Jim Crow laws. So, they protested by staging illegal sit-ins at diners. Yankees didn't like the tea tax. So, there...
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Sidney Considering New Medical Marijuana Ordinances

Like many eastern Montana communities, the city of Sidney has struggled with the impact of legal medical marijuana businesses in their community....
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Animal Ordinances Passed Unanimously

The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously today to put some teeth in the laws meant to protect animals. Tethering, once...
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Backyard Chickens

It may surprise many of you that Kansas City, Missouri has an ordinance that allows you to have chickens in your backyard. As the price for food...
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Excessive noise from animals ordinance passed

Chicago Aldermen approved the excessive noise from animals ordinance today. It will take effect on November 17, 2009. Under the ordinance a police...
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City Council barking out ordinance

Ald. Mell of the 33th Ward and Ald. O’Connor of the 40th Ward have submitted an ordinance that would impose a fine on any one who own, has...
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Dallas' neighborhoods evacuated due to flooding - would you be prepared?

In the wake of flooding caused by today's torrential rains, local animal rescue groups are urging pet owners to be plan ahead. Prepare your pets...
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