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Colorado Legislature Holds Final Say on Gender Measures
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Sam Okafor
It's good to see elected officials taking responsibility instead of passing the buck.
First Palestinian American Elected To New York Legislature Celebrates With Palestinian Flag
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Nov 4, 2026
The first Palestinian American elected to the New York State Legislature celebrated her historic victory by displaying the Palestinian flag on social media, without including the American flag.
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Arizona Democrats Take Control of Legislature
Katie Hobbs
— Nov 4, 2026
Arizona Democrats are poised to take control of both chambers of the Legislature for the first time in 60 years, opening the door to proposals that had been blocked under Republican leadership. Their plans for expanded social programs and public education funding will face tight state finances and the requirement of a two-thirds vote for tax or fee increases.
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Governing parties nominate Ilse Aigner to succeed Steinmeier
Ilse Aigner
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Germany’s governing parties have nominated Ilse Aigner, a Bavarian conservative and state legislature speaker, to succeed President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. With broad cross-party backing, she is expected to become Germany’s first female president when the Federal Convention votes in January 2027.
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Tom Gallagher
The cross-party agreement suggests this nomination will hold up well through the January vote.
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FBI Pulls Plug On North Korean ‘FaceStealer’ Scheme That Swiped $400 Million In Crypto
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 1h
Gibran Tenders Resignation; Acceptance Unclear
Prabowo Subianto
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Nearly 50 Indonesian lawmakers from multiple parliamentary factions have petitioned to use the legislature’s right-to-express-an-opinion process over Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s education credentials, after a Supreme Court ruling invalidated the certificate used to establish their equivalence to a high school diploma. Parliamentary leaders say the next steps must follow constitutional procedures, while Gerindra has yet to decide its position and says it will prioritize political stability.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Mike Mazzei beats Cyndi Munson in close Oklahoma governor race
Mike Mazzei
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Republican Mike Mazzei won Oklahoma’s governor’s race over Democrat Cyndi Munson by about six percentage points, a notably narrow margin for a non-incumbent. Republicans also retained the state’s congressional delegation and U.S. Senate seat, while Democrats made gains in the Legislature, including flipping six state House seats.
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Oregon Democrats Expected to Expand Legislative Majorities
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An OPB documentary revisits Oregon Sen. Richard Neuberger and his political legacy, including his warning about Nazi persecution and his landmark 1954 election. In the 2026 election, Oregon voters returned Gov. Tina Kotek to office, with preliminary results pointing to expanded Democratic majorities in both chambers of the Legislature.
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Aaron Ford defeats Gov. Joe Lombardo in Nevada governor race
The Conservative Desk
— Nov 4, 2026
Aaron Ford defeats Joe Lombardo, ending a governorship defined by 160 vetoes, job-growth claims, and resistance to a Democratic legislature now poised to send him right-to-work repeal.
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US Voters Across Parties Fear America’s Direction
Donald John Trump
— Nov 2, 2026
2026 midterms decide control of Congress, governors and legislatures in Trump's final two years. Horner: "I saw my vote today as trying to put the brakes on just the madness."
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NY Attorney General to Investigate Building Collapse
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced an investigation is being launched into what made a building collapse in Brooklyn, New York. “The Department of Buildings will conduct a full investigation into this tragedy,” James said Thursday. “And my colleague, the District Attorney of Brooklyn Eric Gonzalez, has also indicated to me that he is launching an investigation into this incident
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Iowa Governor-Elect Sand Names Chief, Expands Cross-Party Team
Rob Sand
— 6d
Iowa Gov.-elect Rob Sand has appointed Abe Rakov as chief of staff and added independent and Republican leaders to his transition team, saying he wants differing perspectives and cross-party cooperation. Sand, who defeated Republican Zach Lahn to become Iowa’s first Democratic governor since 2006, will take office in January facing a Republican-controlled Legislature.
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Massachusetts voters to decide fate of 2024 gun restrictions
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Nov 1, 2026
Massachusetts could take down a 2024 gun law rammed through the state legislature in the aftermath of a landmark Supreme Court ruling if a campaign by pro-Second Amendment activists succeeds Tuesday.
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
Yourlist
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Early Washington Results Appear to Reject Parents Rights Initiative
Politics
— Nov 4, 2026
Washington voters rejected Initiative 001, leaving in place the Legislature’s 2025 changes to the state’s Parents’ Bill of Rights. The measure would have expanded parents’ access to student records, including mental health counseling records, shortened the response deadline for records requests, and restored school-notification requirements for certain medical services; supporters cited parental authority, while opponents warned of risks to student privacy and vulnerable youth.
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Chris Dalton
Glad the initiative lost since it would have risked exposing vulnerable students private matters without enough safeguards in place.
Democrats use gun-rights pitch to court rural voters
Politics
— Oct 26, 2026
Democratic candidates in competitive, rural-leaning districts are highlighting their gun ownership and hunting credentials to broaden their appeal with voters. In Pennsylvania, a gun-rights opinion piece argues that Democratic-backed gun-control proposals—including expanded background checks and other restrictions—could advance if Democrats gain control of the Legislature.
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Judges Weigh Challenge to Louisiana’s Last Black-Majority District
Politics
— Oct 28, 2026
A federal panel is considering whether to keep open a challenge that could put Louisiana’s only remaining Black-majority congressional district at risk; defenders of the map say any new claim should be brought in a separate lawsuit, and the court set a December deadline for evidence. Separately, sitting judges Kimya Holmes and Simone Levine are competing for a New Orleans criminal court seat after the Louisiana Legislature cut the court from 12 judgeships to nine.
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Florida AG Slashes Red Tape On Rifles, Shotguns Covered By National Firearms Act
Harold Hutchison · 3 min · 3h
US Midterms Set Nationwide Legislative Races
Politics
— Oct 21, 2026
As the 2026 midterms approach, candidates and parties are emphasizing control of state legislatures, affordability, health care and a crowded slate of local and statewide races. Religion is also emerging as a campaign issue, from faith leaders running for office and churches mobilizing voters to disputes over religious freedom and the separation of church and state.
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Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your future
Quizie
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A to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.
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Alabama Republicans plan 2% grocery tax repeal
Nathaniel Ledbetter
— Oct 16, 2026
Alabama Republican leaders say repealing the remaining 2% state grocery tax will be a top priority when the Legislature convenes in 2027, following earlier reductions from 4%. The move could save a household spending $1,000 monthly on groceries about $240 a year, though the tax also supports public schools and lawmakers have not detailed how they would replace the lost revenue.
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Activists Disrupt Tennessee Legislature to Call for Gun Control After Nashville Shooting
Reporting
— Mar 30, 2023
The Tennessee legislature encountered a disruption as protesters demonstrated in the building to advocate for gun control. Videos showed protesters disrupting the legislature chanting, “No action, no peace!” Watch the…
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Republican Rep Expelled by Arizona State Legislature
Reporting
— Apr 13, 2023
Arizona Republican state Rep. Liz Harris has been expelled by the legislature. On Wednesday, the Arizona House of Representatives released a resolution explaining why Harris had been expelled. “Your Committee on Ethics…
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Republicans Outpace Dems In Fundraising As Control Of Key Legislatures Hangs In Balance
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee
— Jun 19, 2024
Republican campaign committees tasked with electing conservatives to state legislatures hold a significant fundraising advantage over their Democratic counterpart. The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC)…
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FBI Pulls Plug On North Korean ‘FaceStealer’ Scheme That Swiped $400 Million In Crypto
The FBI cracked down on a North Korean operation to secretly hack tech employees' webcams and steal hundreds of millions in cryptocurrency from their colleagues on video calls.
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Texas Legislature Passes Constitutional Carry Gun Law
Reporting
— May 25, 2021
Any Texan who can legally carry a handgun will soon be able to carry that gun in public without a state permit under a law passed by the state Legislature. HB 1927 , which is expected to be signed by Republican Gov…
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Texas Lawmakers Pass Controversial Election Bill Dems Fled To DC To Delay
Reporting
— Sep 1, 2021
The Texas legislature has passed a controversial elections bill that Democrats tried to block by fleeing the state over the summer. On Tuesday, the Republican-controlled legislature advanced the bill and it now goes to…
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Michigan Officials Pave the Way for Legislature to Remove Gov. Whitmer's Emergency Powers
Reporting
— Jul 15, 2021
The Michigan Legislature has the opportunity to repeal the law used by Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer during the first six months of the coronavirus pandemic without the threat of a veto. The opportunity came after…
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DOUGLAS CARSWELL: Why Is Mississippi’s Legislature Having Such A Hard Time Passing Conservative Agenda?
Mississippi
— Mar 13, 2025
The Mississippi legislature has a clear conservative mandate yet sometimes struggles to get things done. Why? State Governor Tate Reeves clearly has a vision for Mississippi. He wants to promote economic growth and…
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State Legislature Sidesteps Dem Gov, Passes Sweeping School Choice Measure
North Carolina
— Nov 21, 2024
The North Carolina legislature successfully overrode Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto Wednesday in a measure that opens up school choice vouchers to over 50,000 students. The bill, Require ICE Cooperation & Budget…
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Major Inflation Indicator Hits Highest Rate Since Biden Era
Pete Peterson · 2 min · 3h
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