News For Reasonable People

Traditional journalists and social media influencers covered Portland’s ICE facility protests — but their stories couldn’t look more different.This video breaks down how access, framing, and audience shape what you see online.Are influencers changing journalism, or just rewriting the rules of propaganda?

The housing market is showing signs of strain. Foreclosure filings jumped 17% in a year, as homeowners face soaring mortgage rates and stubbornly high prices.We’ll unpack what’s really happening behind the numbers — and what it could mean for buyers, sellers, and investors heading into 2026.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he feels safe walking through Chicago’s Little Village — but former Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy isn’t buying it. McCarthy says the area’s drop in crime is thanks to ICE, not the governor’s policies. We look at what’s behind the numbers and why this video sparked outrage.

A planned mental health housing project in Santa Monica has residents up in arms. The 49-bed facility on Ocean Avenue aims to serve people struggling with severe mental illness — but neighbors say they were never informed and fear for safety.

Mayor Bruce Harrell says 70% of Seattle’s homeless aren’t from Seattle. Critics say that number doesn’t hold up — and accuse him of focusing on “sweeps” instead of solutions.In this video, we dig into the facts, the policies, and what’s really happening on Seattle’s streets.

You’ve never seen a protest like this before.Hundreds of demonstrators in Portland, Oregon are donning inflatable costumes to make a powerful — and hilarious — statement outside the ICE facility.They call it Operation Inflation, and it’s changing the tone of protest culture with creativity and laughter.

Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order creating “ICE-free zones” across Chicago — preventing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from using city-owned spaces like schools, parks, and libraries for civil immigration operations.

California has passed Assembly Bill 628, requiring landlords to provide tenants with a working refrigerator and stove in most rental units. The law goes into effect January 1, 2026, marking a major shift in what counts as a habitable apartment.Learn who’s covered, who’s exempt, and how this law changes the rights and responsibilities of renters and landlords across the state.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek is facing backlash after claiming that federal agents are “escalating” tensions in Portland and that recent violence comes from counterprotesters — not demonstrators.

Critics say this is a blatant attempt to shift blame as clashes continue near the ICE facility.

Is Kotek covering for her political allies, or telling the truth?

A bizarre moment from Portland’s ICE protest has gone viral — court filings describe a woman in a bird costume chasing reporter Nick Sortor while swinging a feather-covered stick.

A massive fire at one of California’s largest oil refineries is shaking up gas prices across the Southwest — with some areas already topping $4 per gallon. We break down what happened, why it matters, and how long prices could stay high.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell made headlines after saying he has “no desire” to jail repeat offenders, preferring to understand their life stories instead. Critics call it dangerous leniency — supporters say it’s a humane, root-cause approach. In this video, we break down what Harrell actually said, why it’s controversial, and what it means for public safety and Seattle’s upcoming election.

On October 3, 2025, a crowd gathered outside the Portland ICE Detention Center and began chanting “USA! Thank you ICE”, among other patriotic slogans.This video shows the moment the chants broke out — capture of the atmosphere, crowd reaction, and law enforcement presence.