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Trump appears to suggest the US will resume testing nuclear weapons for first time in 30 years
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Trump appears to suggest the US will resume testing nuclear weapons for first time in 30 years
President Donald Trump has appeared to suggest on social media that the U.S. resume testing nuclear weapons for the first time in three decades.
https://apnews.com/article/trump-nuclear-weapons-testing-7a4626d2f9f8df62aa250b2acded51fd?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=share <br>Trump
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No Kings Oct 18th Fairmont
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Abortion rights, open carry in Utah, and how to fight tyranny
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1VjG0xMsbxHdsj2vQJ1BlD?si=a941b1a4188b4410
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I'm attending No Kings's event, āNO KINGS Fairmontā - sign up now to join me!
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NO KINGS Fairmont Ā· No Kings
**In America, we donāt put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. āNO KINGSā is more than just a sloganāitās the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/854359/?force_banner=true&share_context=event_details&share_medium=bluesky
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National Guard Callouts: Portland
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US government faces brain drain as 154,000Ā federal workers exit this week -
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US government faces brain drain as 154,000Ā federal workers exit this week
More than 150,000 federal employees will leave the U.S. government payroll this week after accepting buyouts - the largest single-year exodus of civil servants in nearly 80 years, triggering what unions and governance experts warn is a damaging loss of institutional expertise.
https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/us-government-faces-brain-drain-154000-federal-workers-exit-this-week-2025-09-30/?utm_source=braze&utm_medium=notifications&utm_campaign=2025_engagement
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Medical cannabis is legal in West Virginia. Hereās what patients can and canāt do with it.
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West Virginians are turning to medical cannabis, but there are limits. Hereās what to know.
Medical cannabis is legal in West Virginia ā but thereās uncertainty around employment and gun rights for patients and cardholders.
https://mountainstatespotlight.org/2025/09/29/medical-cannabis-wv-explained/
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US Postal Services at Risk
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Saturday, October 4, 2025 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET Christ Church Fairmont, 405 9th St, Fairmont, WV 26554
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Fairmont Fundamentals of Organizing: Building People Power
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A majority of US children rely on Medicaid or CHIP, new study finds
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A majority of US children rely on Medicaid or CHIP, new study finds ⢠West Virginia Watch
A majority of children in the United States rely on Medicaid or the Childrenās Health Insurance Program at some point by their 18th birthday.
https://westvirginiawatch.com/2025/09/26/repub/a-majority-of-us-children-rely-on-medicaid-or-chip-new-study-finds/
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Make no mistake: Capito Care makes life-changing cuts to Medicaid
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Make no mistake: Capito Care makes life-changing cuts to Medicaid ⢠West Virginia Watch
West Virginians for Affordable Health Care has launched a 55 county tour to shine a light on the largest cuts to Medicaid in history.
https://westvirginiawatch.com/2025/09/25/make-no-mistake-capito-care-makes-life-changing-cuts-to-medicaid/
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West Virginia wonāt see the likes of Gov. Hulett Smith in the governorās office again
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West Virginia wonāt see the likes of Gov. Hulett Smith in the governorās office again ⢠West Virginia Watch
Hulett C. Smith, who served as governor, is still admired for his progressive policies and significant contributions to the state.
https://westvirginiawatch.com/2025/09/23/west-virginia-wont-see-the-likes-of-gov-hulett-smith-in-the-governors-office-again/
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Fewer households, businesses will get high-speed internet under revamped federal plan
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Fewer households, businesses will get high-speed internet under revamped federal plan ⢠West Virginia Watch
Tens of thousands of homes and businesses without internet access will not receive it.
https://westvirginiawatch.com/2025/09/23/repub/fewer-households-businesses-will-get-high-speed-internet-under-revamped-federal-plan/
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Community Report from Pacifica Radio Network092225
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0yG56dSzOTLheFSAqblxYL?si=37607dc17e0f4680
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Group behind Project 2025 urges FBI to brand ātransgender extremistsā a terror threat
In the wake of Charlie Kirkās death, the ultra-conservative Heritage Foundation proposed a broad definition of āextremistā rhetoric that would seemingly cover a wide range of pro-LGBT+ activism
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/charlie-kirk-shooting-transgender-extremism-terrorism-b2829621.html
3 months ago
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Community Report -- Local News from Around the Country
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jlwRyH4IdbB7TWjvchFw5?si=sU4vzV8nTwC3ZdaZ8VOjOw
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WIRED
3 months ago
The Oath Keepers are apparently restarting, and extremist groups like the Proud Boys are calling for āstate violenceā in the wake of Charlie Kirkās death.
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Extremist Groups Hated Charlie Kirk. Theyāre Using His Death to Radicalize Others
The Oath Keepers are apparently restarting, and extremist groups like the Proud Boys are calling for āstate violenceā in the wake of Charlie Kirkās death.
https://www.wired.com/story/extremists-hated-charlie-kirk-now-radicalizing-others/
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Trump says heāll send National Guard to Memphis to address crime concerns
President Donald Trump says heāll send the National Guard to Memphis to address crime concerns there with the support of the mayor and the governor.
https://apnews.com/article/trump-memphis-national-guard-federal-intervention-73a7747f02bdf111574cbe9cc59201dd?utm_source=onesignal&utm_medium=push&utm_campaign=2025-09-12-Breaking+News
3 months ago
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Statement from the West Virginia Democratic party.
3 months ago
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Schumer warns of a shutdown if Republicans donāt accept Democratsā health care demands
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is willing to risk a government shutdown at the end of the month if Republicans donāt accept Democratic demands on health care.
https://apnews.com/article/schumer-government-shutdown-budget-democrats-deadline-a0a24afe93f4a1d596fdf9093db58e3d?utm_source=onesignal&utm_medium=push&utm_campaign=2025-09-12-Breaking+News
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Trump Education Department to divert grants from colleges serving students of color
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Trump Education Department to divert grants from colleges serving students of color ⢠West Virginia Watch
The U.S. Department of Education announced it will withhold $350 million of congressionally approved funds to minority-serving universities.
https://westvirginiawatch.com/2025/09/11/repub/trump-education-department-to-divert-grants-from-colleges-serving-students-of-color/
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Morrisey shares new energy plan for WV, relying heavily on coal, natural gas to grow power creation
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Morrisey shares new energy plan for WV, relying heavily on coal, natural gas to grow power creation ⢠West Virginia Watch
Gov. Patrick Morrisey unveiled a new comprehensive energy plan which will largely rely on the stateās nonrenewable energy sources.
https://westvirginiawatch.com/2025/09/11/morrisey-shares-new-energy-plan-for-wv-relying-heavily-on-coal-natural-gas-to-grow-power-creation/
3 months ago
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WV foster care listening tour report says thereās āmore focus on blame than solving problemsā
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WV foster care listening tour report says thereās āmore focus on blame than solving problemsā ⢠West Virginia Watch
The state released the results of its foster care ālistening tour,ā and the findings reiterated many problems already well-known.
https://westvirginiawatch.com/2025/09/12/wv-foster-care-listening-tour-report-says-theres-more-focus-on-blame-than-solving-problems/
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Getting rid of school vaccinations would be 'a step in the wrong direction,' says Capito
WASHINGTON (WV News) ā Getting rid of West Virginiaās mandates for school vaccinations would be āa step in the wrong directionā for public health, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said Thursday.
https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/getting-rid-of-school-vaccinations-would-be-a-step-in-the-wrong-direction-says-capito/article_f7e89a87-a882-4e0b-8a26-81ba08ebedef.html
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Fairmont City Council updates city code with state law
FAIRMONT ā Fairmont City Council has updated its code regarding the possession of tobacco or tobacco products for minors.
https://www.timeswv.com/news/local_news/fairmont-city-council-updates-city-code-with-state-law/article_7d0fc554-98ed-4c03-9309-6f6ba5374876.html
3 months ago
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Charlie Kirk shooting latest: FBI release images of 'person of interest' in Charlie Kirk shooting
Authorities are still working to identify the suspect - they say they are now asking for the public's help.
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c206zm81z4gt
3 months ago
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Mike Boylan-Kolchin
3 months ago
The media environment in the US has degraded so quickly. While Dowd's remarks weren't laudatory, they weren't crass or cheap. Compare this with the Fox News anchor suggesting *this morning* that we should murder ("involuntary lethal injection; just kill 'em") people experiencing mental health crises
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Tom Nichols
3 months ago
Yep. Matthew 5:44
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Protect Democracy
3 months ago
The murder of Charlie Kirk is part of a dangerous pattern of violence threatening our democracy & the safety of our communities. Part of the democracy movementās work is ensuring everyone can express their opinions & engage in civic debate in peace. We must all agree violence is always unacceptable.
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Political violence is never good. This needs to be condemned from all corners of the political spectrum.
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Brennan Center
3 months ago
Todayās murder of Charlie Kirk is outrageous. It is part of a dangerous pattern of violence that threatens the safety of all communities. This violence is unacceptable and tears at the social fabric, and we must find a way to work together to end it.
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Zack Beauchamp
3 months ago
Very, very bad stuff coming from leading right-wingers
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19thnews
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The prominent 31-year-old media personality encouraged young women to have more babies, called for a ban on gender-affirming care and advocated for gun rights.
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Charlie Kirk, right-wing activist, is fatally shot
The prominent 31-year-old media personality encouraged young women to have more babies, called for a ban on gender-affirming care and advocated for gun rights.
https://19thnews.org/2025/09/charlie-kirk-shot-utah/?utm_campaign=19th-social&utm_content=The%20prominent%2031-year-old&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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Live updates: Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at an event in Utah, President Trump says
Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was shot at an event at a Utah college, Turning Point said.
https://apnews.com/live/utah-valley-university-charlie-kirk-shooting-updates?utm_source=onesignal&utm_medium=push&utm_campaign=2025-09-10-Breaking+News
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Matt Sebastian
3 months ago
NEW: At least 2 people were being transported to a Denver-area hospital after a shooting involving an āactive assailantā at Evergreen High School in Jefferson County, officials said Wednesday afternoon // Story by
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Shooting, āactive assailantā reported at Evergreen High School
Jefferson County law enforcement are responding to an āactive assailantā and shooting at Evergreen High School, officials said Wednesday afternoon.
https://www.denverpost.com/2025/09/10/evergreen-high-school-shooting/
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Cory Booker
3 months ago
We must call politicial violence what it is: evil and an attack on our most fundamental values. The shooting of Charlie Kirk today in Utah must be condemned by all. My heart is with Charlie Kirk, his family, and all those who are impacted.
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West Virginia Watch
3 months ago
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot at an event in Utah, at Utah Valley University in Orem on Thursday, according to reports from the scene, reports Katie McKellar of
@utahnewsdispatch.com
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Charlie Kirk shot during event at Utah Valley University ⢠West Virginia Watch
Charlie Kirk was shot at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem during his American Comeback tour, according to reports from the scene.
https://westvirginiawatch.com/2025/09/10/repub/charlie-kirk-shot-during-event-at-utah-valley-university/
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The Intellectualist
3 months ago
šØCharlie Kirk, 31, the conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot on Wednesday during an appearance at Utah Valley University, prompting a large law-enforcement response and immediate national reaction.
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Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Shot at Utah Valley University Event
Witnesses say the head of Turning Point USA was struck during a campus appearance as FBI and local police investigate.
https://open.substack.com/pub/theintellectualistofficial/p/conservative-activist-charlie-kirk
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USA TODAY
3 months ago
Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk shot during Utah Valley University campus event, reports say. Follow live updates.
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Charlie Kirk shot at Utah campus event; suspect in custody: Live updates
Conservative influencerĀ Charlie KirkĀ was reportedly shot at during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
https://bit.ly/42iCcNK
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West Virginia Watch
3 months ago
West Virginia House Democrats are launching a multi-stop āKitchen Table Tourā this week in an effort to connect with residents and discuss pressing issues before the start of the 2026 legislative session.
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WV House Dems head out on āKitchen Table Tourā with 10 stops across the state ⢠West Virginia Watch
West Virginia House Democrats are launching a multi-stop āKitchen Table Tourā this week in an effort to connect with residents.
https://westvirginiawatch.com/briefs/wv-house-dems-head-out-on-kitchen-table-tour-with-10-stops-across-the-state/
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āWe donāt get to write all the rulesā: Morrisey shifts blame for broadband cuts to Trump administration
Gov. Patrick Morrisey said West Virginia is doing everything it can within the rules set by the Trump administration.
https://mountainstatespotlight.org/2025/09/09/morrisey-broadband-cuts-blame-federal/
3 months ago
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New U.S. law encourages coal mining thatās exempt from tax supporting black lung fund
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New U.S. law encourages coal mining thatās exempt from tax supporting black lung fund ⢠West Virginia Watch
As an advocate for miners with black lung disease, I was so disappointed to see a tax break for metallurgical coal in the Big Beautiful Bill.
https://westvirginiawatch.com/2025/09/10/new-u-s-law-encourages-coal-mining-thats-exempt-from-tax-supporting-black-lung-fund/
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Staffing shortages still a challenge in West Virginiaās crowded jails
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Staffing shortages still a challenge in West Virginia's crowded jails ⢠West Virginia Watch
West Virginia is making progress in addressing staffing shortages in its crowded jails and prisons, but hundreds of positions remain unfilled.Ā David Kelly, commissioner for the stateās Division of Cor...
https://westvirginiawatch.com/2025/09/10/staffing-shortages-still-a-challenge-in-west-virginias-crowded-jails/
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Report: PEIA members satisfied with current plans, but specialty drugs driving up costs
CHARLESTON, W.Va. ā No special session was called this week to address future costs for West Virginiaās public worker health care benefit program. But a new report aims to provide
https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/report-peia-members-satisfied-with-current-plans-but-specialty-drugs-driving-up-costs/article_a1b43ec4-6b81-4e9c-a505-7e3f8449ce38.html
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Worthington exploring first steps to better sewage system
FAIRMONT ā The town of Worthington is undergoing the first concrete steps toward moving away from its vacuum fed sewage system.
https://www.timeswv.com/news/local_news/worthington-exploring-first-steps-to-better-sewage-system/article_c4a0766c-2208-457a-a55a-640dcef9a878.html
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City of Fairmont working to reopen Monroe Street after historic building wall collapse
FAIRMONT ā The City of Fairmont and the property owner of the building at 200 Adams St. are working together after the side of building partially collapsed onto Monroe Street.
https://www.timeswv.com/news/local_news/city-of-fairmont-working-to-reopen-monroe-street-after-historic-building-wall-collapse/article_baf71ea0-5903-4151-b191-9f4e9169c197.html
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WV House Democrats are bringing the Kitchen Table Tour to Fairmont to hear directly from the community about the most important issues facing families ā electric rates, child care, healthcare, clean drinking water, education, and more. š Register here:
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WV Kitchen Table Tour - Fairmont
Kitchen Table Tour ā Fairmont West Virginia House Democrats are bringing the Kitchen Table Tour to Fairmont to hear directly from the community about the most important issues facing families ā elect...
https://actionnetwork.org/events/wv-kitchen-table-tour-fairmont
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3 months ago
The Israeli military carried out ātargeted strikesā on Hamas officials in Doha, Qatar. A senior Hamas source says the attack happened as a negotiating team was discussing a Gaza ceasefire proposal.
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