Vermont State

The Conversation U.S.

Handing VP Kamala Harris the Democratic presidential nomination without having her compete in primaries is a throwback to less democratic ways of picking nominees, a political scientist says.

Democratic Party’s choice of Harris was undemocratic − and the latest evidence of party leaders distrusting party voters

WashingtonExaminer

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) finds himself in a familiar position Tuesday — on the Vermont ballot — and vying for another term of elected office as he’s done for more than four decades.  Sanders is running unopposed in the 2024 primary with no challengers from the Democratic or independent side, setting himself up for a […]

Bernie Sanders, 82, eyes his legacy beyond a Tuesday win in Vermont

South Dakota State

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Herbie J Pilato

Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Bobby Buntrock, and How TV's 'Hazel' Shirley Booth Protected him

Business Insider

Republicans may sue over Kamala Harris taking Joe Biden's campaign cash and place on the ballot, but legal experts told BI such lawsuits will fail.

GOP lawsuits over Kamala Harris using Biden campaign funds or headlining Democratic ballots will all fail, experts say

Wisconsin State

Fox News

A new AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll finds that a majority of Democrats think Vice President Kamala Harris would make a good president herself.

New poll reveals what Democrats think of Harris as president

Missouri State

Saint Louis, MO

The Hill

Rep. Cori Bush (D) lost her primary in Missouri on Tuesday in the latest blow to the progressive “squad” on Capitol Hill, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Bush’s loss to St. Louis Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell in the 1st Congressional District’s Democratic primary makes her the second member of the group to lose reelection after Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) earlier this year.

Cori Bush loses primary in latest blow to progressive ‘squad’

CBS Chicago

An employee of the Democratic National Committee filed a complaint Wednesday seeking to remove the Green Party's presidential candidate from the ballot in Wisconsin, arguing that the party is ineligible. It's the latest move by the DNC to block third-party candidates from the ballot. Democrats are also seeking to stop independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in several states.The Green Party's appearance on the presidential ballot could make a difference in swing state Wisconsin, where four of the past six presidential elections have been decided by between 5,700 votes and about 23,000 votes. Jill Stein is expected to officially become the...

Dems try to block Green Party from presidential ballot in Wisconsin

Minnesota State

Minneapolis, MN

Voters in Minneapolis have a chance in Tuesday’s primary to defeat Rep. Ilhan Omar’s (D-MN) bid for renomination, thus extending a growing voter backlash against the most radically leftist Democrats in Congress. The Minnesota voters would be following the lead of Missouri Democrats who voted to evict Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) on Aug. 6, as […]

Democratic voters can evict another antisemite by defeating Ilhan Omar

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

NBC News

Any Democrat wishing to challenge Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidential nomination has only days to secure the necessary support, according to nominating rules the party approved Wednesday, which laid out plans for an unusual pre-convention nominating vote scheduled for early next month. Candidates have until Saturday to declare...

Democrats who want to run against Harris for nomination have only days to get in the race

Florida State

Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Los Angeles, CA

It's been four decades since Emmy-nominated actor Lloyd Haynes died of lung cancer at only 52 years old. Best known for his compassionate performance as history teacher Pete Dixon on television's groundbreaking, academic-geared dramedy, Room 222 (ABC, 1969-1974), Haynes was beloved by his fans, family, friends and colleagues alike. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Room 222' TV Actor Lloyd Haynes: 4 Decades After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

The Kentucky Secretary of State on Friday announced 14,502 Kentuckians registered to vote in July. “Kentuckians are signing up to vote in big numbers, because they trust the integrity of our elections,” said Secretary of State Michael Adams.

Kentucky voter registrations increased by more than 14,500 in July, the most since 2022

CBS News

Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar narrowly won her primary race Tuesday as she attempts to keep her House seat and her presence among the "Squad" group of progressive Democratic legislators. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more.

Ilhan Omar's Minnesota primary results, "Squad" progressive moves on in Congress race

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Michigan State

USA TODAY

Missouri Rep. Cori Bush lost her Democratic primary, and a Republican lawmaker who voted to impeach Donald Trump is still trying to clear a 2024 hurdle.

Cori Bush loses race, Michigan showdown is set: 4 takeaways from Tuesday's pivotal 2024 primaries

The Independent

 Former president Barack Obama reportedly believes Joe Biden should seriously reconsider the viability of his campaign against Donald Trump, as polling repeatedly shows the president’s diminishing election chances.Obama defended his former vice-president after a disastrous debate performance that fueled concerns among voters and party leaders about his candidacy in a critical election, but he has spoken only once with Biden since then and his silence throughout the last several weeks has appeared to speak volumes.He has instead been fielding calls from concerned Democrats, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, according to The Washington Post and the Associated Press, as...

Obama wants Biden to ‘seriously’ reconsider campaign as Dem leaders say he could drop out by ‘this weekend’

Pennsylvania State

Mediaite

While Democrats celebrate President Joe Biden’s decision to step aside and allow Vice President Kamala Harris to headline the party’s ticket this fall, polling shows that she still faces an uphill battle against former President Donald Trump. A HarrisX/Forbes poll conducted between July 19-21 found that among registered...

Trump Crushes Harris in Series of Polls as New General Election Matchup Takes Shape

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Leaders of Vermont's major political parties react to primary results

Primary Day in Vermont has come and gone, and now the stage is set for the general election in November. The primary results include both statewide...

Leaders of Vermont's major political parties react to primary results

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