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Chick-fil-A Stores Celebrate Christmas — Carryout Bags With Christmas Logo

ATLANTA—Since the week of Thanksgiving, customers with to-go orders at Chick-fil-A fast-food outlets nationwide have been receiving their orders in carryout bags that feature a Christmas-themed logo. The carryout bags are decorated with a logo design that showcases a mash–up of Christian crosses and Christmas tree ornaments. Although company executives have always publicly made it abundantly clear that company business p … [Continue Reading] about Chick-fil-A Stores Celebrate Christmas — Carryout Bags With Christmas Logo

Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin

After Prayers Failed, Oklahoma Governor Proposes Exodus From Earthquake-Prone Areas

PAWNEE, Oklahoma—Under growing pressure from environmental groups and ordinary Oklahomans to take action after the Oilfield Prayer Day on October 13 did not produce any tangible results and after several recent earthquakes, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin … [Continue Reading] about After Prayers Failed, Oklahoma Governor Proposes Exodus From Earthquake-Prone Areas

Rudy Giuliani speaking at RNC Convention

Giuliani: Katrina Pierson Being Considered For White House Press Secretary

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia—Katrina Pierson, the national spokesperson for the Trump-Pence presidential campaign, could become the nation’s first “minority” White House press secretary, according to Rudy Giuliani, a vice chair on President-elect Dona … [Continue Reading] about Giuliani: Katrina Pierson Being Considered For White House Press Secretary

Bernie Sanders and rapper Killer Mike

Bernie Bro Killer Mike Warned Rappers To Avoid “Sister Souljah Moment”

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia—Rapper and political activist Killer Mike, a prominent Bernie Sanders supporter during the Democratic presidential primary campaign, held a conference call yesterday with dozens of popular rappers and hip-hop artists and … [Continue Reading] about Bernie Bro Killer Mike Warned Rappers To Avoid “Sister Souljah Moment”

Evan McMullin Mindy Finn 2016 photo

Evan McMullin Leads In Utah Poll — Will Ramp Up Campaign In Nearby States That Have “Similar Demographic”

SALT LAKE CITY—Buoyed by the latest Emerson College poll that showed him leading in Utah, conservative independent presidential candidate Evan McMullin said he will increase campaigning in nearby states. Speaking at a press briefing late Wednesday … [Continue Reading] about Evan McMullin Leads In Utah Poll — Will Ramp Up Campaign In Nearby States That Have “Similar Demographic”

David Duke for Senator 2016

Ex-Klan Leader David Duke: “If Trump Is Elected, Gonna Party Like It’s 1925”

METAIRIE, Louisiana—Louisiana Republican U.S. Senate candidate David Duke will lead a “Million Klan Family” celebration march down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., if Donald J. Trump is elected president. Speaking at a campaign rally yes … [Continue Reading] about Ex-Klan Leader David Duke: “If Trump Is Elected, Gonna Party Like It’s 1925”

Johnson Weld 2016 and Stein Baraka 2016 posters

Libertarian Gary Johnson Willing To “Share A Podium” With Green Party Jill Stein at Final Debate

PARKER, Colorado—Libertarian Party presidential nominee Gary Johnson has made a last-ditch appeal to be included on the stage for the final presidential debate, which will be held at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas on October 19. Speaking to a … [Continue Reading] about Libertarian Gary Johnson Willing To “Share A Podium” With Green Party Jill Stein at Final Debate

2016 Presidential Debate at Hofstra

Hillary Aide: Post-Debate Trump Should Be Tested for Performance-Enhancing Drugs

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia—The Clinton-Kaine campaign has requested the Commission on Presidential Debates—the organization responsible for organizing and producing the first 2016 presidential debate tonight at 9 p.m. ET—test Republican … [Continue Reading] about Hillary Aide: Post-Debate Trump Should Be Tested for Performance-Enhancing Drugs