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Gov. Katie Hobbs Execution Rumor Believed by Voters

TL/DR - False reports on the website realrawnews.com claimed that Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs had been executed for treason, conspiracy to commit murder, and election fraud. Despite the site having a disclaimer stating it contains humor, parody, and satire, many who read it believe these articles to be true. This article underscores the…

Defamation Lawsuit Puts Kari Lake in Hot Water

TL/DR - Kari Lake, the former Republican candidate for governor of Arizona, has been ruled by a judge to not possess a First Amendment right to label Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer a criminal. She must now substantiate her allegations that he intentionally sabotaged the 2022 election to avoid a multimillion-dollar defamation penalty. The…

Maintaining a Peaceful Christmas: A Handbook on Michigan Politics

TL/DR - Two former aides of Ex-House Speaker Lee Chatfield, Anné and Rob Minard, face charges for embezzling at least $525,000 from 2018-2020. A federal court has ordered 13 legislative districts in Michigan to be redrawn before the primary on August 6th, as they've been ruled to have unfairly reduced the power of Black voters. Finally, former…

Trump Continues 2024 Campaign Push Despite Indictments and Colorado Decision

TL/DR - Despite facing four indictments and 91 felony charges, former President Donald Trump continues his presidential campaign, causing a collision between the political and legal systems in the United States. His commitment to his campaign, despite his legal predicaments, has only caused more Republicans to rally around him, with two-thirds of…