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Thousands march in Washington as leaders warn of voting and civil rights rollbacks

Thousands march in Washington as leaders warn of voting and civil rights rollbacks

By David Hood-Nuño WASHINGTON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - More than six decades after Martin Luther King Jr. stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and declared his dream for a more just America, thousands are expected to march in Washington on Friday, as a new generation of civil rights leaders warns
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South Carolina's 1860 Secession Declaration Cites States' Rights and Slavery as Justification

South Carolina's 1860 Secession Declaration Cites States' Rights and Slavery as Justification

On December 20, 1860, South Carolina became the first state to secede from the United States, a decision that ultimately triggered the American Civil War. The state's 'Declaration of Secession' articulated its reasons for leaving the Union, primarily asserting the right of a state to govern itself and to abolish a government deemed destructive. The declaration argued that the federal government had violated the U.S. Constitution by asserting power over states and attacking the institution of slavery, thereby denying South Carolina its right to choose its own institutions and restricting its sovereignty. South Carolina viewed the election of President Abraham Lincoln and the anti-slavery Republican Party in 1860 as a clear indication that Northern states would use the federal government to undermine slavery and the sovereignty of Southern states. The declaration claimed that the federal government had failed to protect the rights of the states, thus dissolving the compact of the Union.
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Old Farmer's Almanac 2026 forecasts 'mostly mild' winter

Old Farmer's Almanac 2026 forecasts 'mostly mild' winter

The 2026 winter weather forecast from The Old Farmer's Almanac is out on Sept. 1. Here's a look at the regional forecasts.
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Civil rights groups make urgent plea for voting rights in DC, ahead of midterm elections

Civil rights groups make urgent plea for voting rights in DC, ahead of midterm elections

Thousands of protesters are expected to rally on the National Mall on Friday in support of voting rights and racial justice ahead of the midterm election
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6 lists of 5 for your Friday

6 lists of 5 for your Friday

The list gimmick returns with a nod to Trinidad Chambliss (6) and Kewan Lacy (5).
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Lawmakers and Privacy Advocates Call for FISA Reform Amidst Flock Camera Controversy

Lawmakers and Privacy Advocates Call for FISA Reform Amidst Flock Camera Controversy

Three teenagers in South Carolina were arrested and accused of destroying a Flock Safety camera, causing its battery to explode and ignite a fire near homes. This incident occurred on Harmony Church Road in Chester County on August 15. Investigators reported that the teenagers cut down the camera pole and then struck the equipment with a hammer, leading to the battery fire. The Chester County Sheriff's Office estimated the damages to be over $5,000. Blaze Fuller, Samuel Carlisle, and James Ryerson, all 19, were charged with felony conspiracy and malicious damage to private property. This event highlights growing national tensions surrounding Flock's automatic license plate reader network, with privacy advocates, local authorities, and lawmakers expressing opposition to the expansion of vehicle location databases. Senator Josh Hawley, a Republican from Missouri, has initiated an investigation into Flock, alleging the company has created an 'unprecedented national surveillance network' with over 120,000 came...
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Nineteenth Amendment Grants Women's Suffrage, Despite Southern Opposition

Nineteenth Amendment Grants Women's Suffrage, Despite Southern Opposition

The Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, granting women the right to vote, was passed by both houses of Congress and sent to the states for ratification despite opposition, particularly from Southern states. The amendment states that the right of citizens to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex. For the amendment to be added to the Constitution, three-fourths of the states, or 36 states at the time, needed to ratify it. On August 18, 1920, Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the amendment after a special session of its state legislature, thereby legally enfranchising approximately half of the U.S. population. While the ratification marked a significant milestone, it did not immediately ensure full enfranchisement for all women, as discriminatory state voting laws continued to prevent many from voting well into the 20th century.
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On This Day in 1963: Martin Luther King Jr. Delivered “I Have a Dream”

On This Day in 1963: Martin Luther King Jr. Delivered “I Have a Dream”

Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech stands as a monumental address in American history, delivered during a pivotal moment in the civil...
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New legal battle looms over Trump mail ballot rules

New legal battle looms over Trump mail ballot rules

States plan a new legal challenge to Trump administration rules on mail-in ballots after a Supreme Court ruling.
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A bike ride across the Gordie Howe bridge gave me hope for civility

A bike ride across the Gordie Howe bridge gave me hope for civility

Free Press Contributing Columnist Randy Essex describes a bike ride across the Gordie Howe bridge amid acrimony between the two nations.
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Kansas Agricultural and Political Leaders Express Skepticism Over President Trump's Plan to Ease Beef Import Tariffs

Kansas Agricultural and Political Leaders Express Skepticism Over President Trump's Plan to Ease Beef Import Tariffs

Kansas ranchers and their representatives in the U.S. Senate have voiced skepticism regarding President Trump's plan to temporarily ease tariffs on beef imports for 90 days. This initiative aims to moderate domestic grocery prices ahead of the midterm election in November. President Trump vowed to authorize the importation of 330,000 tons of ground beef, detached from tariffs linked to quotas, with an expectation that exporting countries would sell the meat at 25% below market rates. Glenn Brunkow, president of the Kansas Farm Bureau, warned that such market manipulation could harm both farmers and consumers, stating that selling foreign beef below market prices is "bad for consumers, destructive for ranchers and anti-American in principle." U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, a Republican from Kansas, echoed this sentiment, arguing that Trump's approach contradicts free-market principles and would exert economic pressure on livestock producers. Sen. Moran urged the president to "halt this action, listen to ranchers an...