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October 29, 2024

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National News

Fires set in drop boxes destroy hundreds of ballots in Washington and damage 3 in Oregon

Incendiary devices have been set off at two ballot drop boxes — one in Portland, Oregon, and another in nearby Vancouver, Washington — in what one official called a “direct attack on democracy."

apnews.com/article/vote-ballot-drop-box-democracy-fire-f66c52f774955106fb9e7c8172825cff?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

Please note: In Tennessee drop boxes are banned!

In a 2019 CommonWealth Interview, John Lewis said, “The vote is precious. It is almost sacred. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democracy.” That’s why people try to take it away. That’s why Donald Trump is so afraid of it.

State News:

Oral arguments set Dec. 4 before U.S. Supreme Court in Tennessee gender affirming care ban • Tennessee Lookout

Oral arguments are set for Dec. 4 before the U.S. Supreme Court to determine if transgender minors are a protected class in the U.S.

tennesseelookout.com/2024/10/29/oral-arguments-set-dec-4-before-u-s-supreme-court-in-tennessee-gender-affirming-care-ban

Local News & Arts:

For McMinn County Voters

This Sunday, Nov. 3rd at 2 pm, the McMinn County Historical Society & Archives is hosting an event detailing East Tennessee Life in the Civil War. It will be presented by Kate & Jim Brewster in the Blue Room of the McMinn County Courthouse.

Political Cartoon:

Seniors:

The LA Times and Washington Post Choose Commerce Over Conscience & Trump Sued (Again) for Defamation

What I’m Discussing Today:

kareem.substack.com/p/the-la-times-and-washington-post?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

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