the southland journal

Experts say we should investigate “breakthrough infections” to look out for variants and understand who’s vulnerable. In many cases, that’s not happening. Crucial pieces of the puzzle are being tossed in the trash.

Sidney Powell files Motion to Dismiss the Dominion Voting Systems Inc. Lawsuit - Sidney Powell filed her motion to dismiss the defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems. 

Did the failed vote in Alabama deliver a fatal blow to employees’ union efforts, or is it just a temporary setback? History offers a few clues.

Southland’s Behavioral Health Founder, President & CEO Twin D. Green Receives Honorary Doctorate (Flossmoor, IL) - The Link & Option Center is proud to announce that their Founder, President, and CEO, Ms. Twin D. Green, is being awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Rhema University, Florida for her work in the Community Mental Health field.

Grizzlies grant Bulls their 3rd straight loss (Memphis, TN) - Coming into this matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Bulls have an opportunity to bounce back from two straight close losses in the 4th quarter. Memphis comes into this game on a two game losing streak as well.

Russell and Towns lead Wolves in win over Chicago (Minneapolis, MN) - Despite LaVine's 50 point performance, the Bulls lost in their last game on Friday against the Hawks. Defense was a factor in that, as they allowed Atlanta to score 120 points without some of their best players in action. In this matchup tonight against the Timberwolves, Chicago will have to improve on the defensive end.

Erik Sacks: Conspiracy Theorist, Urbana Alderman, and U of I Professor; Ticketed for Destroying City Property (Urbana, IL) – According to an article on CUPerspective.org, with ample supporting documentation, the now-appointed Alderman Erick Sacks was ticketed for the destruction of city property when he allegedly hired a contractor to remove asphalt on a newly paved alley behind his house.

Danville Mayor Rickey Williams Lied About Commenter, Stripped Public Of Right To Speak And Listen (Danville, IL) - During the April 6, 2021, Danville, Illinois City Council Meeting, Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr., started public comment by lying about Christopher Hansen, the person who submitted a public comment to be read at the meeting.

New York City Kills COVID Rule That Led to Repeated School Closings Despite No Evidence of Outbreaks (New York, NY) - New York City announced on Thursday an end to its rule that had led to thousands of public school closures despite little evidence of COVID-19 outbreaks. Schools will now only be closed if testing shows there is viral spread within a school.

An investigation by The Markup found that YouTube parent company Google blocks advertisers from using dozens of social and racial justice terms, including Black Lives Matter, to find YouTube videos and channels upon which to advertise.