Virginia Delegate Danica Roem has made history by becoming the first openly transgender state senator in the South and the second in the United States. She won the election in Virginia’s 30th Senate district, despite facing an unprecedented deluge of anti-trans hate from her opponent. Her election is a major milestone for the LGBTQ community and a sign of progress for the state of Virginia.
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The third Republican presidential debate in Miami is set to take place on Wednesday, with the candidates debating the issue of Senator Tommy Tuberville's hold on hundreds of high-ranking military promotions. This is in response to the Defense Department's policy of funding leave and out-of-state travel for members of the military seeking abortions, with Senator Tim Scott and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley taking opposing stances on the issue. Meanwhile, Ohio and Kentucky have seen significant political changes, with Ohio becoming the first GOP-led state to enshrine the right to an abortion in the state constitution and Kentucky's Democratic Governor Andy Beshear winning reelection.
Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina has invited more than 20 Jewish students from across Florida to attend the third GOP presidential debate in Miami. The students will have the opportunity to listen to the remaining candidates make their case to voters and prove their worth in a primary campaign dominated by President Trump. The debate, hosted by NBC News and broadcast live on October 15th, is sure to be an interesting and informative event for the students in attendance.
Key takeaways: Former mayor Cody Smith won back the job in Uvalde, Texas’ first mayoral election since the Robb Elementary School shooting. Kimberly Mata-Rubio, whose…
Key takeaways: The election results are seen as a major victory for the abortion rights movement, and a sign that the American public is increasingly…
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves (R) has been re-elected for a second term, extending the Republican Party's two-decade hold on the governorship. Despite a large financial advantage and attacks from his opponent, Reeves won a majority of the vote, turning the race into a referendum on the two parties in a state that leans strongly Republican. His victory marks the first time a Republican has been re-elected governor in Mississippi since the 1990s, and he has promised to continue to work to make Mississippi a better place for all its citizens.
Key takeaways: Voters in Virginia are heading to the polls today to decide the fate of the state Assembly and Senate. Abortion is a major…
Arizona Game and Fish Department has confirmed the first fatal elk attack in the state's history, after a woman was trampled in her back yard in the Pine Lake community. The attack is believed to be linked to the bucket of spilled corn nearby, prompting the department to reiterate warnings about the dangers of feeding wild animals. The department is urging people to take precautions when encountering elk, such as keeping their distance and not approaching them.