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Jacksonville Today

A political figure says something a person doesn’t like, a person picks up a gun to kill said figure and their offending opinion. In America, it’s a tale as old as time. Saturday’s attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump is not a nadir in this nation’s contentious election cycle or even its 248 years of history and counting… hopefully. We are not at peak low. The violence in Pennsylvania Saturday is merely par for the course.

OPINION | Violence’s greatest hits, or don’t you remember?

TIME

Our current crisis of division feels shocking but not sudden; the dread has been deepening for years, writes Nancy Gibbs

How America Can Still Come Together

The Hill

Any decent citizen abhors violence and its presence in the political system. But can we ever eradicate it?

Opinion: Comparing the history of political violence in America and the UK

The Week

Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

'Although we can't eliminate political violence, we can minimize it'

Bethel, PA

New York Post

Libertarian: Reject All Cancel Culture

Since the Trump shooting, righty influencers have engaged in their own brand of cancel culture, fumes Reason’s Billy Binion. On Facebook and X, “Chaya Raichik, the woman behind the popular Libs of TikTok social media accounts,” has shared screenshots of “random people making crass comments” about the shooting in Bethel, Pa. One of them, Darcy Waldron Pinckney, lost her job at Home Depot after Raichik blasted her for lamenting the would-be assassin’s poor aim. “Cheering” an assassination attempt is plainly “wrong,” but so is “weaponizing millions of followers to turn a random woman into a national...

Reject all cancel culture, America’s terrible choice and other commentary

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Rhode Island State

Curious about the origins of the United States? Look no further! The story begins with the Thirteen Colonies, a group of British colonies on the east coast of North America. Founded during the 16th and 17th centuries, these colonies laid the groundwork for what would become a new nation. From the rocky shores of Massachusetts to the fertile fields of Virginia, each colony had its unique character and role in American history. But what made these colonies so special, and how did they unite to form a single nation? In this post, we'll uncover 13 fascinating facts about the Thirteen Colonies, shedding light on their founding, struggles, and eventual path to independence. Get ready for a journey back in time to the very beginnings of America!

13 Facts About Thirteen Colonies

What makes a leader truly evil? Is it their ruthless ambition, their disregard for human life, or the sheer scale of their atrocities? History has seen its fair share of leaders whose actions have left indelible marks of horror and suffering. From ancient tyrants to modern dictators, these figures have wielded power with devastating consequences. This list delves into the lives and deeds of 24 of the most malevolent leaders ever to have walked the earth. Prepare to be both fascinated and horrified as we explore the dark legacies of these infamous individuals.

24 Most Evil Leaders In History

North Carolina State

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Apex, NC

Town Talks

Apex, NC Ranks High on "Most Livable Small Cities" List. The Raleigh suburb of Apex has been recognized as one of the most livable small cities in the United States, ranking No. 7 on SmartAsset's nationwide list published on July 11.

North Carolina town ranks as one of nation’s best small cities to call home. Why it’s special

Bucks County Beacon

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

If you're considering memorializing a relative on your own property in North Carolina, it's important to be aware of the state's regulations regarding home burials and the scattering of ashes.

Can you bury a relative at home in your backyard in North Carolina? Here’s what state law says

Chrissie Massey

In the realm of prophecies and predictions, few names stand out more prominently than that of Nostradamus. Born in France in the 16th century, Michel de Nostredame, known as Nostradamus, became famous for his cryptic writings and forecasts about the future. One of the most chilling topics he delved into was that of world wars, specifically those that would engulf the entire globe in a cataclysmic conflict. Let's dive deeper into Nostradamus' predictions regarding world wars, particularly in relation to the war of all wars starting in the Middle East.

Nostradamus: World War Predictions

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – On Sunday July 21, President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race saying the decision is in the best interest of his party and the country.

Newsom responds to Biden’s withdrawal from 2024 presidential race

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday, expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation that the DEA ease restrictions on marijuana.

Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

As a collector of artifacts, Richard “Dana” Moore makes a habit of scrolling through Goodwill’s online thrift store, and one day in 2022, he came across an item that piqued his interest. Moore wound up making a historic find.

A history buff bought a piece of a tent from Goodwill for $1,700. It really did belong to George Washington

Slavery reparations have been a contentious topic for years, with many advocating for justice and compensation, while others vehemently oppose the idea. Here are 20 reasons why America won’t pay slavery reparations:. 1. Economic Strain. The American economy is already burdened with national debt exceeding $31 trillion. Allocating funds...

20 Reasons American States Won’t Pay Slavery Reparations

South Carolina State

Bluffton, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

In a recent study recently released by popular website safewise.com ranking the safest cities in South Carolina, Bluffton, in Beaufort County, came in at a very impressive #1 on the list this year.

These are the top safest towns in South Carolina

Conservatives have done the United States a huge favor by explaining in detail what they’ll try to do if Donald Trump is reelected. Project 2025 , a “presidential transition project” of the Heritage Foundation, helpfully lays out how a group of former Trump officials would like to transform the country into a right-wing dystopia where the rich thrive and the rest of us die aspiring to be rich.

Project 2025’s Plan to Gut Medicare and Medicaid

White Poverty: How Exposing Myths About Race and Class Can Reconstruct American Democracy by Reverend Dr. William J. Barber II with Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove. One of the most pernicious and persistent myths in the United States is the association of Black skin with poverty. Though there are forty million more poor white people than Black people, most Americans, both Republicans and Democrats, continue to think of poverty—along with issues like welfare, unemployment, and food stamps—as solely a Black problem. Why is this so? What are the historical causes? And what are the political consequences that result?

Editor’s Choice :: White Poverty

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Political history: A professor’s perspective

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KELO) — Two monumental moments in American political history happened within one week of each other. For South Dakota State political science professor David...

Political history: A professor’s perspective

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