Who is Katie Britt, the Republican senator mocked on SNL for her controversial response to Joe Biden’s address? Scarlett Johansson played her in the skit … but she still has Donald Trump’s support | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
So is she the new Sarah Palin, the former governor of Alaska who was regularly ridiculed on SNL by her doppelgänger Tina Fey, or was this just a horrible misstep? Here is what you need to know. Katie Britt’s flop response to Joe Biden’s address Republican leaders chose Britt to respond to Biden’s March State […]
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Letters to the Editor — Dallas bond, Hong Kong, group homes, Alzheimer’s, Ukraine | #citycouncil
Delay bond vote Re: “Dallas Botching Bond Package Vote — City wants to borrow the maximum $1.25 billion but so far hasn’t spelled out what it’s for,” Thursday editorial You are correct in calling the planning of the bond program botched. I was skeptical about the late addition of $250 million in unspecified funds to […]
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Arkansas removes “X” gender option for driver’s licenses
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration on Tuesday said it will no longer allow residents to use “X” as their gender instead of male or female. According to the department, the change is intended to safeguard the integrity of licenses by requiring citizens to use the gender on their original or amended birth certificate. […]
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What is Sarah Palin up to now? The controversial ex-Alaska governor has since backed Donald Trump, run for congress and appeared on The Masked Singer, maintaining her millions with Cameo earnings | #alaska | #politics
Here is how she remains relevant, years later. The “Take Our Border Back” rally Sarah Palin showing support to the police on “National Police Week”. Photo: @sarahpalin97/Instagram The war between Texas governor Greg Abbott and US President Joe Biden over control of the border – an extension of the fight over immigration rights – continues […]
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Letters to the Editor — Colorado ballot, Social Security, Dallas City Council, Israel | #citycouncil
A Colorado clause Re: “Trump removed from ballot in Colorado — State’s Supreme Court cites U.S. Constitution’s insurrection clause; attorneys vow appeal,” Wednesday news story. Finally, a state with a measure of integrity. Congratulations, Colorado. Toni Clem, Paris 49 other states The Colorado Supreme Court has blocked Donald Trump from its state presidential primary ballot. […]
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The World and Everything in It: May 23, 2023 | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
PREROLL: The World and Everything in It is made possible by listeners like us. Hi. My name is David Ladwig, and I live in beautiful Pella, Iowa where I’m a compliance manager for a local manufacturing company. I’m also blessed to be a husband, father, and opa. I hope you enjoy today’s program. MARY REICHARD, HOST: Good […]
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Kuwait holds second election in two years amid gridlock | Ap | #elections | #alabama
KUWAIT CITY (AP) — Voters in Kuwait returned to the polls on Thursday for the second parliamentary elections in less than two years, hoping to move the wealthy Gulf Arab nation out of a prolonged period of political gridlock. Kuwait has the freest and most active assembly in the Persian Gulf, but political power is […]
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Nigerian presidential hopefuls sign election peace accord | Ap | #elections | #alabama
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Presidential candidates in Nigeria signed an accord Thursday committing to a peaceful campaign for the 2023 election. Nearly all of the 18 candidates for president signed the pact at an event in Abuja, the nation’s capital, where authorities also rolled out plans to ensure a hitch-free election. Similar peace accords have […]
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Opposition leads in 1st round of Czech Senate election | Ap | #elections | #alabama
PRAGUE (AP) — The major opposition party in the Czech Republic appeared to be leading Saturday in the first round of elections for one-third of the seats in Parliament’s upper house, the Senate. With ballots from more than 95% of ballot stations counted, the centrist ANO movement led by former Prime Minister Andrej Babis had […]
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A fresh face in Republican politics | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
PAUL BUTLER, HOST: It’s Thursday, the 22nd of September, 2022. You’re listening to WORLD Radio and we’re so glad you’ve joined us today. Good morning, I’m Paul Butler. MYRNA BROWN, HOST: And I’m Myrna Brown. First up on The World and Everything in It: midterm elections. Kathy Barnette was a relative newcomer to the political […]
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