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November 22, 2024

Constitution:

Article VII describes the ratification process for the Constitution. It called for special state ratifying conventions. Nine states were required to enact the Constitution. Rhode Island became the 13th state to ratify the Constitution in 1790.

National News:

Trump Picks Pam Bondi for Attorney General After Matt Gaetz Withdraws

In Ms. Bondi, who served on his legal team during his first impeachment, the president-elect turned to a loyal ally to put his stamp on a Justice Department that he sees as hostile to him.

www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/us/politics/pam-bondi-attorney-general-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.b04.RFsL.atO8jfF70E-P&smid=url-share

November 21, 2024

Today, former Florida representative Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration for the office of attorney general.

open.substack.com/pub/heathercoxrichardson/p/november-21-2024?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

State News:

Community coalition issues demands for BlueOval City benefits, calls on Ford to negotiate • Tennessee Lookout

A coalition of community members near Ford BlueOval City in West Tennessee have issued a list of demands for a community benefits agreement.

tennesseelookout.com/2024/11/22/community-coalition-issues-demands-for-blueoval-city-benefits-calls-on-ford-to-negotiate

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Political Cartoon:

Seniors:

My Proustian Madeleine Lives in the Vegetable Aisle

The high season of nostalgia. Plus, a Friday Open Thread about the foods that instantly transport us back to holidays past...

open.substack.com/pub/oldster/p/my-proustian-madeleine-lives-in-the?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Coalition Calendar: (click on the calendar)

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