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August 30, 2022

I'm wondering why the judge in the Nara-Lago case

Didn’t have to recuse herself, since she was appointed by TFG. Any lawyers out there?

August 29, 2022

Help. I need ammo for discussion on Student Loan forgiveness w a family member

Does anyone have a link for the graphic comparing the average wage from 1972 to the average wage in 2022. The graphic also had comparisons of the cost of an apartment and the cost of College tuition from 50 years ago. It will be much appreciated.

August 28, 2022

The Top Three Stories to Unravel Political Voices Network



Frank Figliuzzi says we should be able to request the documents Trump declassified (not). I'll get right on that.
August 28, 2022

The Democrat Who Could Become the First Alaska Native in Congress

Source: The New York Times

For 50 years, Alaska’s lone House seat was held by the same larger-than-life Republican — a sharp-edged congressman with a history of incendiary remarks.

The woman leading the race to replace Representative Don Young after Tuesday’s electoral contests is in many ways his opposite: a Democrat with a reputation for kindness, even to the Republicans she is trying to beat.

On Election Day, Mary Peltola, 48, exchanged well wishes over text with her more famous and more outspoken Republican rival on the ballot, Sarah Palin. The two have been close since they were both expectant mothers working together in Alaska’s Statehouse, Ms. Palin as governor and Ms. Peltola as a lawmaker.

Ms. Peltola, 48, was leading Ms. Palin, 58, in unofficial results on Wednesday, a strong showing that thrilled and surprised Democrats eager to see her become the first Alaska Native in Congress and the first woman ever to hold the seat.

Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/17/us/politics/mary-peltola-ak.html



Hopefully this is yet another positive Bellwether for Democrats in the Midterms!

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