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Rexworth E.F. Washington
3 days ago5 min read
McBride’s Mixed Messages Highlights Elected Officials’ Disdain and Disregard for the Public and Potentially Implicates Other Democrats in City and St. Joseph County.
OPINION February 4, 2025 by Rexworth E.F. Washington In reading the entire lawsuit filed by District 3 resident Brian S. Collier...


Logan Foster
Jan 34 min read
2025: The Year for the Politically Homeless
By Logan Foster The year 2024 has left political landscapes fraught with frustration, especially for communities navigating...


Logan Foster
Dec 5, 20242 min read
Investigative Report: Sharon McBride’s Alleged Illegal Residency Raises Questions About Her Eligibility to Hold Office
South Bend Common Council President Sharon McBride, recently embroiled in controversies tied to her role as Director of the DuComb...

Logan Foster
Nov 25, 20244 min read
Joint Press Conference Condemns Proposed South Bend Legislation as Anti-Democratic
Redress South Bend—Black Lives Matter South Bend, the St. Joseph County Libertarian Party, and other local organizations convened at a...


Logan Foster
Nov 24, 20244 min read
Karen White and Sharon McBride Propose Bills Restricting Public Engagement, Sparking Democracy Concerns in South Bend
Redress South Bend – Two controversial new ordinances, co-authored by South Bend Common Council members Karen White and Sharon McBride,...


Logan Foster
Nov 22, 20243 min read
South Bend’s Project 2025 Sparks Controversy Over Free Speech Restrictions
The City of South Bend, Indiana, is facing renewed scrutiny as its Common Council President, Sharon McBride, is under investigation for...

Logan Foster
Oct 31, 20243 min read
A Fatal Ball Game: CyJarron Odynski, A Father's Plea, and Judge Cichowicz's Failed Program
This article is based on a sit down interview and separate one on one conversations with members of the Odynski family. If you have not...


Logan Foster
Oct 25, 20243 min read
The Jason Cichowicz Timeline: Received A $533,300 House For $1, A $150,000 Campaign Loan, Cichowicz’ Parents Donated $45,000 During His Election Cycle, and More!
Introduction Jason Cichowicz' tenure as Judge of Probate Court in St. Joseph County, Indiana, has been mired in controversy. His...


Logan Foster
Oct 24, 20248 min read
Opinion: A Letter to Democrats and Kamala Harris Supporters:
A CALL TO KAMALA HARRIS VOTERS To the Democratic voters in St. Joseph County, it is essential to approach the ballot box with open eyes....


Logan Foster
Oct 18, 20243 min read
Katie Bell and the Question of Emotional Maturity in School Board Elections
In the world of local politics, school board elections are often overlooked, yet school boards hold significant power over the future of...

Logan Foster
Oct 14, 20241 min read
EXCLUSIVE: Henry Davis Jr. Discusses Jason Cichowicz, Recent News Coverage, and More!
South Bend's former Second District Councilman, Henry Davis Jr., collaborated with Don Foster from Redress South Bend in the studio to...


Logan Foster
Oct 6, 20242 min read
Are PHM School Board Endorsements Stripping Away Democratic Integrity?
In today's increasingly polarized political landscape, local elections often fly under the radar, allowing entrenched power structures to...

Logan Foster
Sep 28, 20245 min read
“Believe Women” (Unless They Accuse A Democrat of Misconduct)
By Logan Foster BACKGROUND In recent months, two high-profile scandals have emerged, challenging the values and slogans that have long...


Logan Foster
Sep 22, 20243 min read
The Unintended Cost of Judge Jason Cichowicz' "Bridge Link" Program
THE 2018 ELECTION: In St. Joseph County, Indiana, the career of Jason Cichowicz, the St. Joseph County Judge of Probate Court, has become...


Logan Foster
Sep 17, 20243 min read
Zappia Controversy? Or Misuse and Abuse of 911 by Tyler Gillean?
“Tyler” using a phone number with a Long Beach, California area code. Tyler reported the incident based on information he claimed to have...

Logan Foster
Sep 5, 20242 min read
Part 2: Probate Judge Jason Cichowicz, Michael Misch, Money Laundering Claims, and Judicial Integrity
If you missed part 1 and need additional context, please read: OPINION: Is Judge Jason Cichowicz's Re-Election Just a 'Get Out of Jail...

Logan Foster
Sep 4, 20243 min read
Part 1: Is Judge Jason Cichowicz' Re-Election Just a 'Get Out of Jail Free' Card?
As the 2024 election draws near, scrutiny of election candidates is on the rise. Let's take a look at candidate Jason Cichowicz


Logan Foster
Aug 21, 20243 min read
OPINION: ShotSpotter, South Bend Police & Fire Department Budgets, Former SBPD Chief Ron Teachman, and More
It has been some time since I last put my thoughts to paper, but tonight’s joint public safety budget meeting has compelled me to share...


Rexworth E.F. Washington
Aug 6, 20245 min read
County Judges want respect, but not enough to hold their employees to the law by Rexworth E.F. Washington
I grew up in this community and attended K-12 schools in South Bend, public schools at that. We were taught with a level of fervor about...

Don Foster
Jul 28, 20242 min read
The Reckoning: Confronting South Bend's Fiscal Crisis and Demanding Accountability
How is South Bend managing to allocate such an enormous budget?