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REDRESS SOUTH BEND

Dec 5

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...

Joint Press Conference Condemns Proposed South Bend Legislation as Anti-Democratic

Logan Foster

Nov 25

Opinion

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...

Karen White and Sharon McBride Propose Bills Restricting Public Engagement, Sparking Democracy Concerns in South Bend

Logan Foster

Nov 24

Opinion

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,...

South Bend’s Project 2025 Sparks Controversy Over Free Speech Restrictions

Logan Foster

Nov 22

Opinion

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...

A Fatal Ball Game: CyJarron Odynski, A Father's Plea, and Judge Cichowicz's Failed Program

Logan Foster

Oct 31

Opinion

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...

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!

Logan Foster

Oct 25

Opinion

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...

Opinion: A Letter to Democrats and Kamala Harris Supporters:

Logan Foster

Oct 24

Opinion

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....

Katie Bell and the Question of Emotional Maturity in School Board Elections

Logan Foster

Oct 18

Opinion

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...

EXCLUSIVE: Henry Davis Jr. Discusses Jason Cichowicz, Recent News Coverage, and More!

Logan Foster

Oct 14

Opinion

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...

Are PHM School Board Endorsements Stripping Away Democratic Integrity?

Logan Foster

Oct 6

Opinion

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...

“Believe Women” (Unless They Accuse A Democrat of Misconduct)

Logan Foster

Sep 28

Opinion

“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...

The Unintended Cost of Judge Jason Cichowicz' "Bridge Link" Program

Logan Foster

Sep 22

Opinion

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...

Zappia Controversy? Or Misuse and Abuse of 911 by Tyler Gillean?

Logan Foster

Sep 17

Opinion

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...

Part 2: Probate Judge Jason Cichowicz, Michael Misch, Money Laundering Claims, and Judicial Integrity

Logan Foster

Sep 5

Opinion

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...

Part 1: Is Judge Jason Cichowicz' Re-Election Just a 'Get Out of Jail Free' Card?

Logan Foster

Sep 4

Opinion

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

OPINION: ShotSpotter, South Bend Police & Fire Department Budgets, Former SBPD Chief Ron Teachman, and More

Logan Foster

Aug 21

Opinion

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

Opinion

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...

The Reckoning: Confronting South Bend's Fiscal Crisis and Demanding Accountability

Don Foster

Jul 28

Opinion

The Reckoning: Confronting South Bend's Fiscal Crisis and Demanding Accountability

How is South Bend managing to allocate such an enormous budget?

OPINION: Councilman Troy Warner’s Political and Legal Attacks on David Matthews Is Costing the People of South Bend For Years To Come

Logan Foster

Jun 27

Opinion

OPINION: Councilman Troy Warner’s Political and Legal Attacks on David Matthews Is Costing the People of South Bend For Years To Come

On Monday, June 24th, 2024, the South Bend Common Council faced a crucial vote on " Resolution 24-20 ," a reconfirming resolution aimed...

OPINION: South Bend Mayor James Mueller Uses His Cabinet as a Bulletproof Vest

Logan Foster

Jun 25

Opinion

OPINION: South Bend Mayor James Mueller Uses His Cabinet as a Bulletproof Vest

Ms. Kennedy trained in law to provide expert legal counsel, not to serve as a public lightning rod.

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