The Texas GOP's Nazi problem

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“The Texas Republican Party rejected an effort to disavow neo Nazis and antisemites. Voters have to wake up to what the party has become.”

Pope is evicting viciously anti-LGBTQ+ Cardinal from his home & yanking his pay - LGBTQ Nation

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“The Pontiff has had enough of hateful American church officials.”

Liz Cheney warns Trump will never leave office if he's elected president again

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“WASHINGTON — Former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., warned Monday that if Donald Trump is elected president next year for a second term, he will try to...”

Texas property taxes are the sixth highest in the country

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“Rising Texas property tax rates as a result of growth place the state in the sixth spot for the highest tax rate in the country.”

Leaving Texas: Why People Are Exiting the Lone Star State

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“Although more people are moving to Texas than leaving it, some Texans are packing up for states with lower property taxes and more inclusivity.”

Israel-Hamas war: Gaza truce begins after hostage release deal | AP News

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“A temporary truce began, setting the stage for exchange of dozens of hostages held by militants in Gaza for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.”

Donald Trump Stung by Court Filing on Thanksgiving

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“The DOJ submitted court filings on Thursday arguing why a gag order must remain in place in the former president's election trial.”

Supreme court rejects Chauvin's appeal of George Floyd murder conviction | George Floyd | The Guardian

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“Decision affirms Minneapolis ex-police officer's conviction for second-degree murder and sentence of over 20 years in prison”

Former first lady, Jimmy Carter wife Rosalynn Carter dies | 11alive.com

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“Rosalynn Carter, the former first lady and one-half of the longest presidential marriage in U.S. history, has died.”

The Bowery: Is Manhattan's Edgiest Street Losing its Soul?

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“From vaudeville to punk rock, the Bowery has played host to New York's edgiest acts.”