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My uncle saw a notice about a voter information meeting at his assisted living facility. He wanted to check if his voter registration address change had gone through, so he decided to attend. Here is what the notice said: Be Ready To Vote! Nueces Election Integrity Project Wednesday, August 21, 10:00 a.m. Representatives from the […]

Trump’s Desperate Strategy… What do you do when you’re angry because your opponent keeps calling you “weird” and you’re also behind in a race you were expecting to easily win? For Donald Trump, the answer seemed obvious: Flatter independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. into dropping out and endorsing you, then collect his 4-5

This week, Donald Trump’s campaign will reportedly run cable-TV ads targeting Mar-a-Lago and the posh areas around Trump’s club and home. Spending Big to Please Donors The Bulwark reported on Monday that Trump’s campaign will spend nearly $50,000 on these ads. The goal? To keep big-dollar donors happy around the Florida club. “If spending $50k

Special counsel Jack Smith has filed a new indictment against Donald Trump. This is about Trump’s efforts to change the results of the 2020 presidential election. The charges are the same, but some details have changed because of a Supreme Court decision. Supreme Court’s Decision The Supreme Court said that former presidents have broad immunity

False Claims and Gross Lies On Tuesday, Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance stopped in Michigan for another rally filled with pained jokes and gross lies. Copying Trump’s Policies? “I read a story this morning that her advisers are considering just copying all of Donald Trump’s policies,” Vance said. “They’re more popular. In fact, I’ve

Originally published at The Journal of Uncharted Blue Places. If you have trouble reading longform writing online, try reading it there. The Downfall of a Social Network On Bluesky, author and illustrator Brian Kirby has shared another entry in what’s becoming a favorite genre of mine: chronicling the downfall of X, Elon Musk’s rapidly decaying

Targeting Civilians and Infrastructure Recently, Russia attacked the Aurora Hotel in Kryvyi Rih, central Ukraine. This is the second hotel destroyed in recent days. Three people were killed and five more injured. It seems they couldn’t find a kindergarten, so they settled for a church. Military Losses Another 1,280 Russian soldiers, 52 artillery systems, and

RFK Jr’s Wild Story: A Whale of a Tale A Strange Family Adventure Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for his environmental activism, has some pretty wild stories. His daughter, Kick Kennedy, shared one that stands out. It involves a dead whale and a chainsaw. Skeletons in the Closet When RFK Jr. said he had skeletons

What Happens If Our Former President Tries to Escape Justice? I watch our very own former president closely—who among us doesn’t? Over the years, I’ve developed a sense of his character and his possible moves in any given situation. A Predictable Pattern The man can be very predictable. He’s often said, “Fight, if they hit

Republican Leaders Endorse Kamala Harris Over 230 Republicans Support Kamala Harris More than 230 Republicans who worked for former Presidents George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, the late Sen. John McCain, and Sen. Mitt Romney have signed a letter endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Exclusive Letter Obtained by USA TODAY USA TODAY got