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politics6 days ago•54 min saved

Supreme Court 2026-2027 Term Focuses on Federalism, Climate, and Religious Liberty

The U.S. Supreme Court begins its 2026-2027 term with a docket centered on federalism, climate liability, and religious exemptions. Key cases include Suncor Energy v. Boulder County, which tests whether states can sue oil companies for global climate impacts, and St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, challenging Colorado's universal preschool funding conditions. The term also addresses gun rights, immigration detention, and voting rules, following a summer of emergency rulings on mail-in voting and citizenship requirements.

via Yahoo|

#climate-litigation #gun-rights #immigration

environment18 days ago•4 min saved

Katmai's Hefty Contenders Vie for Fat Bear Week Crown

Fat Bear Week returns to Katmai National Park, spotlighting 16 chubby brown bears that fatten up on salmon ahead of winter. Through online voting, fans compare 'before and after' photos to crown the heaviest bear, with mothers balancing cubs and survival as key themes. The event, which began in 2014, has grown into a global spectacle with millions of voters.

via Alaska Public Media|

#brown-bears #environment #fat-bear-week

lifestyle18 days ago•22 min saved

Fat Bear Week returns: meet the contenders and cast your vote

Fat Bear Week, a bracket-style competition at Katmai National Park in Alaska, kicks off with 16 brown bear contenders; voting runs Sept. 22–29 to crown the fattest bear, based on before/after photos from spring to fall. Last year’s champion was 32 Chunk, weighing over 1,200 pounds. The event originated as a ranger-led Facebook poll and has become a global online sensation, with donations to Katmai Conservancy’s Otis Fund, and live streams via explore.org encouraging support.

via New York Post|

#alaska #animals #fat-bear-week

politics19 days ago•4 min saved

Guatemalan Woman Arrested for Alleged Vote Fraud Faces Deportation

ICE arrested Helda Araceli Mendez-Merida, a Guatemalan national, in Indianapolis on allegations she voted in a federal election; DHS says she will be deported as part of a broader crackdown on election-related offenses, with officials noting she entered the U.S. illegally in 2015 and had a 2019 removal order; authorities did not specify which election was involved.

via Fox News|

#deportation #elections #ice

nature20 days ago•6 min saved

Katmai's Fat Bear Week 2026 Bracket Unveiled: Meet the Contenders

Katmai National Park revealed the Fat Bear Week 2026 bracket on Sept. 18, kicking off the 12th edition slated for Sept. 22–29 (no voting Sept. 26–27). The online, single-elimination tournament features a diverse mix of bears at Brooks River—adult females, subadults and males—battling in head-to-head matchups, with fans voting to crown the fattest bear before winter; notable contenders include 32 Chunk (2025 champion), 164 Bucky Dent, and 151 Walker.

via USA Today|

#brooks-river #brown-bears #fat-bear-week

politics20 days ago•20 min saved

Civil rights groups sue to bar federal agents from polling sites

The NAACP and other civil rights groups filed a Washington lawsuit to prevent federal agents from polling places this fall, marking the second such case in September 2026 after a separate suit against DHS and its secretary; organizers argue the presence of federal agents could intimidate voters and threaten fair access at the polls.

via washingtonpost.com|

#civil-rights #department-of-homeland-security #elections-2026

politics21 days ago•134 min saved

Midterm kickoff: early voting opens as election tensions mount

Early voting has begun as the midterm election season intensifies, with Americans expressing anxiety over rising prices, immigration policy, AI, and the broader political climate. The piece notes major redistricting activity sparked by political pressure and a Supreme Court ruling that weakened federal protections against racially discriminatory redistricting. While Trump pursues actions to influence election processes, officials emphasize the integrity of mail voting and urge voters to cast ballots early to avoid delays. Voters in places like Minnesota and Virginia describe personal motivations for voting early, and experts stress that noncitizen voting remains exceedingly rare. The story frames early voting as a practical option to ease crowds and ensure secure, fair elections amid ongoing partisan and procedural debates.

via AP News|

#elections #midterms #politics

television21 days ago•3 min saved

Voice Season 30 Unveils First-In Button, Six Weeks of Live Shows and Fresh Voting

Season 30 of The Voice introduces a First-In Button during Blind Auditions, a 'Cut Week' that trims contestants to a Top 12 (with one more spot via viewer vote to reach Top 13), and six weeks of live shows simulcast on NBC and Peacock with results determined by the east coast broadcast. Voting options include texting a contestant’s name or leaving the contestant’s name as a comment on The Voice’s TikTok post. The live shows will feature weekly themes (Dolly Parton Week, Y2K, TikTok) and a refreshed coaching lineup of Adam Levine, Kelly Clarkson, Queen Latifah, and Riley Green. The season premieres Sept. 21, 2026 (8/7c) with a two-hour premiere, followed by hour-long episodes on Tuesday and Wednesday, and NBC touts the biggest elimination in Voice history.

via TVLine|

#cut-week #live-shows #season-30

politics21 days ago•22 min saved

Democrats cash in on GOP's early House adjournment ahead of the midterms

Democrats pounced after Speaker Mike Johnson sent the House home early, arguing the GOP-led chamber has no remaining workdays before the November midterms; Johnson defends the move by citing legislative achievements, while some Republicans criticize the timing and Democrats plan to use the decision in midterm messaging.

via The Washington Post|

#hakeem-jeffries #midterm-elections #mike-johnson

sports21 days ago•4 min saved

Maiocco Reacts to Being Cut From Hall of Fame Voting Panel

San Francisco 49ers insider Matt Maiocco explains that he was removed from the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection panel after the Hall reduced its voters from 50 to 25. He says there are no hard feelings, he followed the organization’s bylaws, and he will not have a role in advocating for future 49ers like Frank Gore, Trent Williams, Fred Warner, Christian McCaffrey or George Kittle. In his past votes, he notes supporting and voting for Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft, Terrell Owens, Bryant Young, Patrick Willis and Roger Craig, among others, while acknowledging the new voting structure may change how selectors operate.”,

via NBC Sports Bay Area & California|

#49ers #hall-of-fame #maiocco

sports25 days ago•22 min saved

Kaepernick: Kneeling Cost $150M, Yet Sparks Lifelong Activism

Colin Kaepernick, in a new interview tied to his memoir The Perilous Fight, says kneeling cost him about $150 million and sidelined him from the NFL, but he remains committed to activism through Know Your Rights Camp and the Autopsy Initiative, discusses near‑NFL opportunities and media narratives, and emphasizes voting and literacy work as ongoing priorities.

via The San Francisco Standard|

#49ers #activism #kaepernick

courts-and-law25 days ago•33 min saved

Storm of election lawsuits fuels midterm confusion

A surge of election-related lawsuits is roiling the lead-up to the midterms, as courts race to resolve disputes over voting rules and procedures. The Washington Post highlights cases like Missouri’s election dispute with conflicting orders, illustrating how rapid, high-stakes litigation can sow confusion and uncertainty for voters and officials ahead of the elections.

via The Washington Post|

#courts #courts-and-law #election-events

politics26 days ago•2 min saved

Trump Turns GOP Pledge Into Personal Loyalty Show at Midterm Convention

At the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Donald Trump led supporters in a pledge of allegiance to him, urging them to vote and even to bring family and friends to the polls, sometimes promising to vote regardless of registration and joking about cheating. He repeated unproven claims that Democrats cheat, warned there would be consequences for not voting, and floated a $5,000 “Trump Dividend” to keep Republicans in power, underscoring an event framed as a personal effort by Trump to influence the midterms.

via Salon.com|

#gop #midterms #pledge

politics26 days ago•2 min saved

Alaska Drops Felony Voter-Registration Charges After Court Says Intent Is Key

Alaska prosecutors are dropping felony voter-misconduct charges against 11 Whittier residents after an appeals court ruled prosecutors must prove conscious wrongdoing; the decision followed findings of flawed police questioning and grand-jury proceedings in the Tupe Smith case, and notes that American Samoa residents are US nationals, not automatic citizens, a factor in how the forms were filled out.

via The Guardian|

#alaska #american-samoa #appeals-court

politics27 days ago•8 min saved

GOP Push for Trump’s Mail-Voting Rules Hits Real-World Hurdles Across States

Republican attorneys general are backing Trump’s USPS-based mail-voting restrictions in court, but many local election officials say the rules can’t be implemented in time, with rural counties facing the steepest challenges as the Supreme Court weighs the plan.

via cnn.com|

#courts #elections #gop