Source: skynesher / GettyI’m not gonna lie. Halloween is not one of my favorite times of the year.Not because I’m some kind of curmudgeon who hates to see kids in costumes going door to door shaking people down for candy. Or because I feel like it’s an excuse for adults to dress inappropriately and

Source: Drazen Zigic / GettyWith SNAP benefits set to expire on Nov. 1 amid the ongoing government shutdown, restaurants and community organizations across the country are stepping up to ensure that no one goes hungry.Communities Step Up as SNAP Benefits Set to Expire Amid Government ShutdownIn Palm

Source: Kevin Dietsch / GettyIn today’s episode of Rich People Convincing Poor People That Other Poor People Are The Problem, GOP Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) continues to prove he’s a terrible human being by modifying “Let them eat cake” — the statement of indifference to French people starving histor

Source: John Greim / GettyWhen 72-year-old Terril Johnson Sr. checked into the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott near the San Jose Airport this past May, he was simply there to celebrate a proud family milestone. But instead, what should have been a joyous occasion became an unspeakable tragedy. Ac

Source: Albany Times Union/Hearst Newspapers / GettyOdd-year elections may not have the same attention and fanfare as presidential and midterm cycles, but they are just as important. On Tuesday, Nov. 4, voters nationwide will take part in a mix of statewide elections and local races. From local elec

Source: The Washington Post / GettyVirginia Democrats notched a legal win on Wednesday when a federal judge ruled their redistricting effort can proceed. According to Democracy Docket, Virginia Republicans filed a lawsuit on Tuesday, requesting an immediate block to a constitutional amendment that D

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