Georgia State

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The Current GA

When Georgians head to the polls in November to help pick the next U.S. president, most of them will probably pull the lever for President Joe Biden or former President Donald Trump.

Third party candidates Kennedy Jr., West file petitions to appear on Georgia ballot

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

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

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Pastor Jamal Bryant and new fiancé Karri Turner are engaging in a hilarious battle online about his grand wedding plans. Bryant, the former husband of current “Real Housewives of Potomac” star Gizelle Bryant, wants to replicate the scenery and fashion from Shonda Rhimes’ popular TV series “Brigerton.”

Pastor Jamal Bryant and fiancée clash over their upcoming wedding

HollywoodLife

After a death hoax, the former president's healthcare professional released a statement confirming that there haven't been significant changes to his health in weeks.

Jimmy Carter’s Doctor Confirms He’s Still Alive After False Death Reports

Washington, DC

The Shade Room

Come through, Black LOVE! Pastor Jamal Bryant and his fiancée Dr. Karri Turner, recently stepped out dressed to the T! According to his social media caption, they joined Vice President Kamala Harris for a dinner in D.C. RELATED: Hi, First Lady! Four Things To Know About Pastor Jamal Bryant’s Fiancée Dr. Karri Turner  Pastor Jamal Bryant [...]
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Pastor Jamal Bryant & His Fiancée Step Out Looking Fly & Fione For A Dinner With The Vice President (WATCH)

South Carolina State

Spartanburg County, SC

There are average men, there are heroes, and then there is this bad Blitch; Georgia man James Blitch drove over three hours — from Georgia to South Carolina — over the weekend just to lower a Confederate flag flying over the I-85. Suggested Reading. Around 10:30 pm on...

American Hero Drives 3 Hours To Lower A Confederate Flag Flying Over The Interstate

Oklahoma State

Oklahoma Voice

OKLAHOMA CITY — A group of prominent Oklahoma-based tribal officials are demanding an apology from the Atlanta Braves after the team celebrated “Georgia Tribe Night” at its stadium last month. Leaders of the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Tribes announced Tuesday that they had passed a resolution calling on the Major League Baseball team to […]
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Five Oklahoma tribes demand apology from Atlanta Braves for decision to host “Georgia Tribe Night”

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Bucks County Beacon

As chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, Senator Bernie Sanders released a June report entitled “ By the Wealthy, for the Wealthy: The Coordinated Attacks on Public Education in the United States .” The report is a brief but thorough (16 pages of text, 4 pages of footnotes) takedown of the current wave of attempts to end public education as we know it.

Senator Bernie Sanders Warns in New Report of Right-Wing Billionaire Plot to Sabotage Public Education in Order to Privatize It

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

For the fourth meeting in a row, the family of a Black man killed by Aurora Police disrupted the Aurora City Council Monday. Kilyn Lewis’s family and other supporters again packed the council chambers and dominated public comment period. They again spoke well beyond the four-minute time limit and ignored Mayor Mike Coffman’s gavel pounding.

Family of Black man shot by Aurora Police shuts down City Council meeting again

“[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

Pennsylvania State

Backlash to LGBTQ+ progress has increased substantially in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. in recent years. From attacks on LGBTQ inclusion in public schools and threats against drag queen story hours to mounting anti-LGBTQ legislation, right-wing extremists have used disinformation and conspiracies to try to erode the rights and liberties and even safety of queer and trans Americans.

As Anti-LGBTQ Backlash Grows, Advocates Say There Is ‘Hope’ In Action

The Aurora City Council decided Monday during its study session not to fund repairs to a city greenhouse and programming for a food production project. Food Justice Northwest Aurora proposed to operate the greenhouse, which needs about $250,000 in repairs after damage from the March snowstorm, according to a memo from city staff to council. The council considered giving the non-profit money for the repairs and programming at the greenhouse.

Political rhetoric prompts Aurora to squash greenhouse plan

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

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NewsBreak

Leaders of historically Black fraternities, sororities moving to mobilize voters

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Leaders of historically Black fraternities, sororities moving to mobilize voters

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