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The very fact that the third clause of the Fourteenth Amendment--banning those who have committed insurrection from holding public office--is now relevant testifies to the depth of the present crisis.

Philippine Canadian Inquirer Sen. Tuberville’s blockade of US military promotions takes a historic tradition to a radical new level – and could go beyond Congress’ August break News

Sen. Tommy Tuberville speaks to reporters about his hold on promotions of hundreds of high-ranking military officers. Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesAs Congress prepares to head into its August 2023 break, Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a Republican from Alabama, shows no signs of ending his five-month-long hold on military promotions for several hundred senior officers, namely generals and admirals. Tuberville is blocking the Senate from considering their nominations because he opposes a Defense Department p

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Each June, faculty and staff from across Temple University commemorate Black history and achievement in celebration of Juneteenth. The holiday is a chance to educate the community about the struggles and progress of African Americans in this country, support Black-owned businesses and organizations, reflect on Philadelphia’s racist past, and attend community celebrations.Here

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SCPL lists Jan./Feb. ‘Books Sandwiched In’ lineup | The Daily Gazette SECTIONS After a short hiatus in December, the Schenectady County Public Library Noon Programs return via Zoom on Jan. 4. The winter “Books Sandwiched In” series, coordinated by Catherine Lewis, will be held at the usual time, Mondays from noon until 1 p.m. All programs are free and open to the public. The series schedule, including the Zoom link, can be found on the Schenectady Library website, or the Friends of SCPL...