Virginia election officials on Tuesday declared Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.), chairman of the ultra-conservative House Freedom Caucus, the loser in his close primary against state Sen. John McGuire. The determination came two weeks after Good’s primary and makes him the first casualty of GOP infighting this cycle. McGuire’s 374-vote margin is still slim enough that […]
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Enduring Freedom Ministries opens second location
Jul. 1—MASON — Many years ago, Vickie Kight wanted to expand Enduring Freedom Ministries beyond its Shumway location. “But I guess the right people weren’t in the right places,” said the EFM director. That is until an opportunity to start a second location in Mason opened up. Volunteers in the area came forward to start […]
Full list of items and activities discounted by the Freedom Summer Sales Tax Holiday through July
Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Freedom Summer Sales Tax Holiday into the budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25, which will take place throughout July, making items such as fishing supplies, outdoor recreation equipment, and admissions to state parks and museums sales tax-free. >> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE
Demonstrators march across Acosta Bridge to support LGBTQ+ rights, protest Freedom Summer
Right now, the Acosta Bridge in Downtown Jacksonville is lit up red, white, and blue for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ Freedom Summer Initiative. However, around 8 p.m. Saturday, demonstrators marched across the bridge wearing rainbow colors in protest of the initiative and to support LGBTQ+ rights. Supporters said the LGBTQ+ population continues to grow and […]
Local fire departments make a splash at the 39th Annual Firefighter’s Freedom Competition
Firefighters from the surrounding area gathered to compete in the 39th annual Firefighter’s Freedom Competition on Saturday in Southport. Following the opening ceremony, competitors participated in events including a firefighter relay, tanker tug, bucket brigade, barrel push, pie-eating contest, and a fire extinguisher demonstration. Each event showcased different skills and training. Attendees packed the bleachers […]
Sarasota LGBTQ+ group to march rainbow flag over bridge in protest of ‘Freedom Summer’ order
SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — In a signal of LGBTQ+ support and pushback toward Gov. Ron DeSantis’s “Freedom Summer” order, the Sarasota nonprofit Project Pride SRQ on Saturday will be carrying a 700-foot rainbow flag over the John Ringling Causeway. “We felt that this is the best way that we could represent our own free voice,” […]
Homedics Tony Little’s Freedom Wrap-Around Percussion Massager Heated PA-XTL1
Stella Assange thanks Australian politicians for WikiLeaks founder’s freedom
Stella Assange has thanked politicians who campaigned for her husband, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, to be freed during her visit to Australia’s Parliament House, where political leaders differed over how welcome the convicted felon was in his homeland. “Julian is overjoyed and so grateful to the Australian people, to the members of Parliament and to […]
US religious freedom report notes violence against Indian minorities
By Kanishka Singh and Simon Lewis WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. State Department’s 2023 religious freedom report on India noted violent attacks on minority groups, especially Muslims and Christians, including killings, assaults and vandalism of houses of worship. The report on international religious freedom released on Wednesday said that in 2023, senior U.S. officials continued to […]
4 Money Goals We Set That Helped Us Achieve Financial Freedom
Buba1955 / iStock.com Money is power, and right now, you may want more of it. If you’re tired of working at a job that’s not your dream, it’s time to start working toward financial freedom. Defined as having the financial means to enjoy yourself without holding a traditional job, financial freedom can change everything. Getting […]
Valley celebrates diversity, freedom at Lewisburg’s inaugural Juneteenth Celebration
Jun. 20—LEWISBURG — The first of what organizers plan to be an annual Juneteenth Celebration was held in Hufnagle Park Wednesday. Kathryn Ehlo, of Montandon, brought her daughter Emily, 8. “I wanted her to be here, to see the joy of others acknowledging their heritage, the triumph of our ancestors, what they might have gone […]
Vice President Kamala Harris to hold reproductive freedom campaign event Monday in Maryland
Vice President Kamala Harris will speak in Maryland on Monday on the second anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to a news release from President Joe Biden’s campaign. The time and location have not yet been announced. During the Democratic campaign event, Harris will highlight “the threat a second […]