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Your Right to Vote Is Not Tied To A Political Party

It appears that our recent discussions about the importance of each of us becoming Registered Voters and using our right to vote has been taken by some as an endorsement of a political party preference, as a necessity to voting. For the record, there is no constitutional requirement of a political party affiliation as a condition of voting. One only has to declare a party affiliation in states requiring such affiliation for voting Democratic or Republican in primary races.

Texas secretary of state who led failed voter purge effort steps down

Texas' secretary of state, who led an unsuccessful effort to purge thousands of voters from the state's rolls earlier this year in a move that critics said was intended to intimidate voters on a false narrative of widespread fraud, resigned Monday after failing to attract sufficient support in the state legislature to stay in the role.

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Glam Masters from EP Kim Kardashian to be Hosted by Laverne Cox

Get your brushes and contour kits in hand for Lifetime’s new beauty competition series, Glam Masters, hosted by Emmy® Award nominee Laverne Cox (Orange is the New Black, TRANSform Me), premiering Wednesday, February 28 at 10pm ET/PT.

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Danielle Brooks On How Fate Brought Her and Iconic Singer Together

Growing up, Danielle Brooks, best known for Orange Is the New Black, sang every week in church and recalls seeing photos of key figures in her Sunday School classroom — icons like Martin Luther King, Jesse Jackson and gospel superstar Mahalia Jackson. So she believes it was fated that she eventually would get to play the singer, she told me during the panel for Lifetime’s Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia at Deadline’s Contenders Television awards-season event.

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Visit Lake Charles Supports the History Walk for the Avenue of Flags

The Visit Lake Charles Board of Directors recently granted $10,000 to the Avenue of Flags for the creation of the History Walk experience to highlight all versions of the American flag with a digital storytelling aspect as an enhancement to the traditional Avenue of Flags event that occurs each Memorial Day and Veterans’ Day at Orange Grove Graceland Cemetery.

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Traveling to Italy during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go

If you're planning to travel to Italy, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Governor Abbott Appoints Eight To Texas School Safety Center Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Craig Bessent, Kerri Ranney, and Alan Trevino and reappointed Andrew Kim to the Texas School Safety Center Board for terms set to expire on February 1, 2020. Additionally, the Governor appointed Terry Deaver and Edwin Flores, Ph.D. and reappointed Dan Gilliam and Jill Tate for terms set to expire on February 1, 2021. The board reports to the Governor, the legislature, the State Board of Education, and the Texas Education Agency regarding school safety and security, and advises the center on its function, budget, and strategic planning initiatives.

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Travel to Mexico during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go

If you're planning to travel to Mexico, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Former vice president of Walt Disney sentenced to more than 6 years in Portland sex abuse investigation

A former vice president for the Walt Disney Company has been sentenced to more than 6 years in prison following a child sex abuse investigation.

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There’s Now a Dating Site for Trump Supporters

Straight singles only need apply.

Far-right supporters of Donald Trump now have their very own dating website to meet like minded singles.

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Pipe bomb found at Iowa polling location for local election

A live pipe bomb was found at an Iowa community center serving as a polling place for a special election, Ankeny police confirmed in a statement.

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US economy adds 353,000 jobs in January; 2024 starts with a bang

The US economy added a stunning 353,000 jobs last month, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Friday, registering a stronger-than expected gain to kick off 2024.

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New Shows The Pavilion’s 2023 season

The Pavilion’s 2023 season:

Steve Miller Band with Cheap Trick on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, March 17, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. This concert is part of the Xfinity Concert Series. Guests are encouraged to register to receive important show updates by texting SMB23 to (877) 350-1693.

The Peace Corps will commemorate its 62nd anniversary with a week-long celebration, Peace Corps Week

Over 1,000 Peace Corps Volunteers “Connect with the World” Through International Service in 51 Countries

The Peace Corps will commemorate its 62nd anniversary with a week-long celebration, Peace Corps Week, from February 26 to March 4. This year’s theme — Connect with the World — honors the importance of international service to foster connections and contribute to meaningful change in communities around the globe.

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Trump campaign has to work overtime to counter the President's message on mail-in voting

While President Donald Trump continues to attack mail-in voting, the massive political machine trying to get him reelected is working hard to assure Republican voters that mail-in ballots are safe to use this fall.

MOVE Texas Hosts Voter Registration Events Across Texas for National Voter Registration Day

Today is National Voter Registration Day and MOVE Texas is hosting more than 50 drives all across Texas to register thousands of new voters in the wake of egregious restrictions on the freedom to vote enacted earlier this year. These restrictions were enacted despite the intense opposition of thousands upon thousands of Texans who showed up at the state capitol to make their voices heard.

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Kroger Health Partners with Performance Kitchen® to Provide Medically Customized Meals

Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), has partnered with Performance Kitchen® to introduce medically tailored meals (MTMs). This collaboration represents a significant leap for Kroger Health into offering evidence-based, registered dietitian approved meals catered to individuals managing health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. These MTMs are a pivotal step in enhancing overall health, nutrition intervention, and access to nutritious foods.

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Houston man sentenced to 45 years for killing TSU student while on bond for robbing shoe store

A Houston man who robbed a shoe store and then, while on bond, fatally shot a Texas Southern University student during an armed robbery was sentenced to 45 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Sunday.

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Suspect in University of Idaho quadruple killings, Bryan Kohberger, indicted by grand jury on murder and burglary charges

The suspect in the fatal stabbing last year of four University of Idaho students has been indicted by a grand jury on murder and burglary charges, a court official told CNN.

Mother denied access through TSA because of items she needed to pump breast milk

A mother in LAX was denied access through TSA for items she needed to pump breast milk for her 10-week-old infant boy.