Immigration is many voters’ top issue, but these swing-state churches say it’s not politics
05 Nov
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Immigration is many voters’ top issue, but these swing-state churches say it’s not politics

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Politics tamfitronics MADISON, Wis. (RNS) — When Toni Swandby and her husband Mark decided to host Ngwa Augustine, a recent immigrant to Wisconsin from Cameroon, the couple opened not just their home to him, but their congregation at Midvale Community Lutheran Church.“Not only did the Holy Spirit lead me very specifically to say ‘yes’ to this young man from Cameroon,” Swandby said, “but the Spirit has guided our congregation to see people differently than ‘other.’”Midvale pastor the Rev. Katie Baardseth said that after the congregation met Augustine, it fell in love with supporting immigration-related ministries.Since welcoming Augustine, the church has hosted a family from Ukraine and another from Colombia, both currently living next door to the church in a...
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How will Indigenous voters cast their ballots in upcoming provincial elections?
21 Oct
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How will Indigenous voters cast their ballots in upcoming provincial elections?

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Politics tamfitronics Indigenous voters are especially motivated to head to the polls when they believe there is "someone who can work with them and is willing to work with them," said Chadwick Cowie, a University of Toronto professor who studies Indigenous participation in electoral politics.Author of the article:Matteo Cimellaro, Local Journalism InitiativePublished Oct 20, 2024 • 4 minute readDiscarded ballots and cut ends are stored in a bin inside the PrintWest print room on Sunday, October 13, 2024 in Regina. KAYLE NEIS / Regina Leader-Post Photo by KAYLE NEIS /Regina Leader-PostA year ago, Wab Kinew was sworn in as the first First Nations premier in Canada. Kinew was a star in Indigenous circles and ran on a renewed relationship with Indigenous Peoples.First Nations voters saw themselves, and infinite possibilities, in him.This fall, three provincial elections...
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Nevada Voters Back Trump over Harris in New RealClearPolitics Poll
15 Oct
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Nevada Voters Back Trump over Harris in New RealClearPolitics Poll

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Politics tamfitronics There’s still time until the Presidential Electionin the United States when Vice PresidentKamala Harriswillface former President Donald Trump. Ahead of the election, a new poll suggests that the former President gained a slight advantage against Harris in one key state, Nevada.Trump Gains Lead in Electoral College VotesData from RealClearPolitics’ polling tracker gives a slight lead for Trump, signaling a potential win for the former President. Per this data, Trump leads with 48.2% or 0.2 points ahead of Harris who is given 48%. The change comes after initially, the polling tracker by RealClearPolitics predicted a win for the Vice President in Nevada.The latest change marks a major development, forecasting that Trump may score victories in six out of the seven so-called swing states. Per RealClearPolitics, Trump gained a slight lead in Pennsylvania against Harris...
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What’s top of mind for voters ahead of election day
06 Oct
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What’s top of mind for voters ahead of election day

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Politics tamfitronics For many Canberrans it has been impossible to miss the upcoming territory election, now two weeks away.Politics tamfitronics Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue readingAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other in your areaBrittney is part of the federal political bureau, covering politics, the public service and economics. Brittney joined The Canberra Times in 2021 and was previously the property reporter. Got a news tip? Get in touch: brittney.levinson@canberratimes.com.auBrittney is part of the federal political bureau, covering politics, the public service and economics. Brittney joined The Canberra Times in 2021 and was previously the property reporter. Got a news tip? Get in touch: brittney.levinson@canberratimes.com.auPolitics tamfitronics More from ACT Politics
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