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Georgia sets new record for first day early voting with over 328K ballots cast

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SUMMARY: Early voting in Spring State, Georgia, saw a record turnout with over 328,000 ballots cast, marking a 123% increase from the previous record of 136,000 in 2020. However, a judge has paused a new Georgia State Election Board rule requiring officials to hand count ballots at each polling location, citing a lack of training protocols and personnel to implement the changes so close to election day. A hearing is scheduled for today to further discuss the matter. This situation highlights both the enthusiasm for voting and the challenges facing election officials.

The 2024 election is already turning out to be a record year in Georgia, where the record for the number of ballots cast on the first day of early voting was shattered Tuesday.
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States say court must block Department of Education’s Title IX rule | National

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November 22, 2024

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Brendan Clarey | Chalkboard News – 2024-11-22 14:18:00

SUMMARY: This month, states and private organizations requested the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn a district court’s decision permitting the Biden administration’s expanded Title IX rules, which include gender identity in sex discrimination laws. Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina seek a preliminary injunction against the Department of Education, arguing they are similarly situated to states already granted relief. The Department contends that noncontroversial aspects of the rule should go into effect. Legal battles have blocked the implementation of the rule in over half of the states and many educational institutions, delaying enforcement amid ongoing litigation.

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David Smith, father of sons murdered by ex-wife Susan Smith, speaks in opposition to her parole

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November 21, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WPDE ABC15 – 2024-11-21 09:05:30


SUMMARY: In a poignant statement to the committee, a father advocated against the release of his children’s mother, who is serving a life sentence for their deaths. Reflecting on the lasting emotional trauma, he expressed that her actions were intentional and that she had never shown remorse. The father, who revealed that the grief led him to contemplate suicide, argued that the 30-year sentence was insufficient, given the severity of the crime. He pleaded for the committee to deny her release, vowing to attend future hearings to ensure justice for his children.

David Smith, the father of 3-year-old Michael and 14-month-old Alexander, spoke in opposition at the parole hearing for his ex-wife Susan Smith, who murdered the two boys in 1994.

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Proposal would keep men out of women’s spaces on federal property | South Carolina

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – 2024-11-21 06:09:00

SUMMARY: South Carolina Republican Rep. Nancy Mace has introduced the Protecting Women’s Private Spaces Act, aiming to prevent men, including those identifying as women, from using women’s private spaces like bathrooms, locker rooms, and prisons on federal property. Mace, responding to critics, emphasized the need to protect women’s safety and privacy. Her proposal aligns with similar views from President-elect Donald Trump on keeping men out of women’s spaces. Mace has won her past three elections, solidifying her credibility. Heritage Action supports her stance, stating it’s a step towards restoring truth by protecting sex-specific facilities.

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