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(Relevant) Former felons in Florida who’ve been stymied by a contentious Florida law that requires them to pay their court fines and fees before being allowed to vote are getting a boost from a group of wealthy celebrities. Lebron James, Mike Bloomberg and other moneybag types have pooled their resources to pay the court fines and fees of some 12,800 former felons. The … [Read more...] about 13,000 Former Felons Will Be Able To Vote After Lebron James, Mike Bloomberg And Others Paid Their Fees

(The Week) Former Vice President Joe Biden is projected to receive more votes for president than any other candidate in U.S. election history. With many precincts still reporting results, he had already gathered 69,165,955 votes on Wednesday morning, compared to former President Barack Obama's 2008 popular vote total of 69,498,516. The news follows reports on Tuesday night … [Read more...] about Biden Is Now Projected To Receive More Votes for President Than Any Other Candidate in U.S. History

(Christian Headlines) Christian author and conservative radio host Eric Metaxas is speaking out on President Trump’s walk of faith, contending that he has grown spiritually throughout the years. Metaxas told Premier Christian News, a UK based outlet, that Trump, who was a businessman and TV personality before running for president, did not pretend to be a Christian figure in … [Read more...] about Eric Metaxas Defends Trump’s Christian Faith, Says ‘He’s Different Than the Man He was 15 Years Ago’

(NPR) Plywood window coverings have blanketed high-end shopping areas of big U.S. cities ahead of Tuesday's election. It's an eerie sight in a country built on the idea of a peaceful transition of power. In fact, that kind of signal is exactly why city authorities have generally advised business owners not to board up, promising stepped-up security measures. Still, … [Read more...] about A Sign of the Times: Across U.S., City Storefronts Boarded up Ahead of Election