Senate Republicans, in less than 72 hours, have put themselves on the path to confirm a nominee to dramatically shift the balance of power in the US Supreme Court. And they very well may do it before the November 3 election. Bottom line There is no on-ramp or slow lead-up to what’s happening at this […]
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Pamela Hutchinson of R&B group The Emotions dead at 61
Pamela Hutchinson, famed R&B singer with family group “The Emotions,” has died at the age of 61, according to a post on the band’s official Facebook page Sunday. “Pam succumbed to health challenges that she’d been battling for several years,” the post read. “Now our beautiful sister will sing amongst the angels in heaven in […]
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The ‘Pandemmys’ were weird and sometimes wonderful
It was Regina King, winning her fourth career Emmy on Sunday, who perhaps summed up the proceedings the most succinctly — and accurately: “This is freaking weird.” Why, yes, being handed your Emmy inside your home, by a person you didn’t know was coming, with fellow nominees zooming in from their own homes, while host […]
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Ginsburg’s death exposes fragility of health law protection
With COVID-19 the newest preexisting condition, the Obama-era health law that protects Americans from insurance discrimination is more fragile following the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. A week after the presidential election, the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments on an effort backed by President Donald Trump to strike down the Affordable Care Act, […]
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#Election2020: Trump to make court pick by Saturday, before Ginsburg burial
President Donald Trump said Monday he expects to announce his pick for the Supreme Court by week’s end, before Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is buried, launching a monumental Senate confirmation fight over objections from Democrats who say it’s too close to the November election. Conversations in the White House and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s office are […]
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#Election2020: Federal judge rules Postal Service must process election mail on time
For the second time in a week, a federal judge said a nationwide order is necessary to ensure mail for November’s election is delivered on time, and he is threatening to demand weekly updates on efforts by the U.S. Postal Service to process election mail. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Victor Marrero in Manhattan largely […]
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Barr announces $100M more to combat human trafficking
U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr says the federal government is awarding more than $100 million in grants to target human trafficking. The money will go to task forces combatting human trafficking, to victim services and victim housing. Barr made the announcement Monday in Atlanta with presidential adviser Ivanka Trump and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp. “This […]
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Falcons still ruffled over epic collapse in Dallas
The Atlanta Falcons are still searching for answers following their epic collapse in Dallas. Despite holding a 20-point lead in the first quarter and still up by 15 with about five minutes remaining, the Falcons managed to lose a game that was theirs to win. They botched the fielding of an onside kick even after coach […]
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Washington: It’s never too late to straighten up
There is one sure way to get the devil’s attention I’m told and have experienced. Just begin to turn one’s life and attention to Christ. Some of you have a pastor or two refer to a person’s lifestyle as an open invitation for him to gain access to his or her world. Supposedly, as long […]
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Trump promises to replace Ginsburg with a woman – and soon
President Donald Trump is promising to put forth a female nominee in the coming week to fill the Supreme Court vacancy created by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, pushing the Republican-controlled Senate to consider the pick without delay. Taking the stage Saturday night at a North Carolina rally to chants of “Fill that […]
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#Election2020 – U.S. Rep. Doug Collins slams Ruth Bader Ginsburg on abortion after her death
Shortly after the news of the passing of United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg made waves, U.S. Representative Doug Collins blasted Ginsburg on her support for abortion rights. “RIP to the more than 30 million innocent babies that have been murdered during the decades that Ruth Bader Ginsburg defended pro-abortion laws. With @realDonaldTrump nominating a […]
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Falcons blow 20 point lead en route to shocking defeat against Cowboys
After going up 20-0 with 1:36 remaining in the first quarter, Atlanta gave up the lead and one onside kick left everyone inside AT&T Stadium befuddled and confused. They score 39 points. Quarterback Matt Ryan didn’t throw an interception. The Falcons did not turn the ball over. When the dust settled, the Dallas Cowboys walked […]
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UNG receives grant to boost Black male undergraduates
The University of North Georgia (UNG) was recently awarded a $13,562.12 grant from the University System of Georgia’s (USG) African-American Male Initiative (AAMI) aimed at increasing the graduation rates of Black men. UNG plans to match the grand with $14,136.60 of its own funds. “This can help people reach their dreams,” said Dr. Robert Robinson, […]
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Panthers drop season opener to 19 ranked Louisiana in OT
It was almost too good to be true. Another Georgia State Panthers upset against a ranked team, except it was not. The 19 ranked Ragin Cajuns of Louisiana fought back after being down 14 points to defeat the Panthers 34-31 in overtime. Ragin Cajuns running back Elijah Mitchell broke loose for the game-winning 12 yard […]
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Good and bad in Georgia State 34-31 loss against Louisiana
The season opener for the Georgia State Panthers lived up to the hype and came down to the wire. In a 31-28 loss to the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns, it was heartbreaking if you were a Panthers fan but great to see as a fan of the Sun Belt Conference and a college football fan. Both […]