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Arizona, with its 11 electoral votes, has flipped between the Republican and Democratic nominees in recent elections. This year, polling shows that either candidate could win on November 5th. Here’s everything you need to know about Arizona. Polling Current polling averages have former President Donald Trump with a slight, 2.2% lead over Vice President Kamala Harris, with the two candidates slated to receive 48.8% and 46.6% of the vote in the state, respectively. Trump has maintained a lead over Harris in Arizona since mid-September, when the two were tied in a dead heat. Harris held a lead over Trump in Arizona in August, hitting a high water mark of 1.4% on August 22nd. Recent polling from Gallup found that the economy and immigration are the top issues for Trump supporters, while Harris supporters name health care, Supreme Court appointments, and abortion as their top issues. What The Candidates Are Saying Both Trump and Harris are rallying in Arizona on Halloween, less than a week before the election, as they make their final pitches to voters in the state. Trump will be joining Tucker Carlson for a live interview in Glendale to benefit hurricane relief efforts, while Harris is hosting a “When We Vote We Win” rally in Phoenix. The two have visited the state numerous times throughout their campaigns, each highlighting their core policy positions. Harris spoke at a rally in Chandler, Arizona earlier this month where she focused on the economy, healthcare, and abortion access, topics that voters consistently say are among their top issues. “Ours is a fight for the future, and it is a fight for freedom like the fundamental freedom of a woman to make decisions about her own body and not have her government tell her what to do,” the Democrat said at her rally, also discussing the cost of living. “We will lower the cost on everything from health care to groceries, taking on, for example, the issue of corporate price gouging. I’ve done it before, and I’m going to do it again.” Harris went on to allege that if elected, Trump would impose “a 20% tax on everyday goods and necessities,” seemingly referring to his tariff proposal. Trump most recently appeared at a Tempe rally last week, where he railed against mass illegal immigration and blamed Harris for the “invasion” across the southern border. “She has eradicated our sovereign border and she has unleashed an army of migrant gangs who are waging a campaign of violence and terror against our citizens,” Trump said. “My message today is very simple. Kamala’s migrant invasion, given to us through gross incompetence, disqualifies her from even thinking about being president.” How Arizona Has Voted In The Past President Joe Biden won the state in 2020 by a razor-thin margin of just 11,000 votes. Trump carried Arizona in 2016 by about 90,000 votes. The state went to the Republican presidential nominees in 2012, 2008, 2004, and 2000. What Early Voting Shows Early voting has begun in the state, with Bloomberg reporting that “the data shows a decline in early Democratic voters from 2020,” and Republicans “outpacing” Democrats at the ballot box. While Republicans have cast more than 434,000 votes, Democrats are lagging behind at over 365,000 votes. Another 232,000-plus ballots have been cast by those with other or no party registration. When Can We Expect A Result? Americans may not know who won the key swing state until several days after the election. Maricopa County is the state’s most populous county, and includes the cities of Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tempe. Maricopa County recently announced that counting ballots from election day might take anywhere from 10 to 13 days. The county contains nearly 60% of the state’s registered voters, underscoring its electoral importance. Republican Abe Hamadeh, the candidate for Arizona’s 8th congressional district, has criticized Maricopa County’s plan to administer the election, warning that it “fails to account the time voters need to complete the FOUR-PAGE ballot, setting the stage for long lines & chaos on Election Day.” ??BREAKING?? Today, I partnered with the Republican National Committee (@GOP) to call for an emergency meeting with Maricopa County to immediately review their flawed Election Plan. It fails to account the time voters need to complete the FOUR-PAGE ballot, setting the stage… pic.twitter.com/GWjXE9zA1I — Abe Hamadeh (@AbrahamHamadeh) October 24, 2024 The Washington Post is similarly warning that the Arizona ballot “could create election day problems” because of how long it is. One early voter said that it took her 35 minutes to fill out the ballot, which includes 13 statewide ballot measures. The multi-page ballots could also create logistical issues for election administrators, presenting a higher risk that machines become jammed and take longer to count. Voting Issues From 2020 To Now Arizona has been plagued by concerns of voting irregularities and potential fraud in recent years. The state, and Maricopa County in particular, was a major hub of Stop the Steal rallies after the 2020 election amid concerns of potential fraud. America First Legal, a conservative legal organization, is suing Maricopa and Yavapai Counties in what it calls “a landmark election integrity case.” The case alleges that Yavapai County’s “signature verification and curing procedures are unlawful, that it has been unlawfully canceling voter registration without their knowledge or consent, and that it maintains unstaffed drop boxes.” Now some are concerned that illegal alien voting in the border state could impact electoral outcomes. America First Legal is also suing all 15 counties in Arizona, accusing them of failing to remove illegal aliens from the state’s voter rolls. Undercover footage obtained by the Heritage Foundation in Arizona documents self-proclaimed non-citizens saying that they are registered to vote, with many explaining that they prefer Harris to Trump. Maricopa County is now also ramping up security at its voting centers, even preparing drone patrols, police sniper teams, and armed guards for election day as some election officials have received threats. Other Races To Watch Republican Senate candidate Kari Lake currently trails her Democratic opponent, Rep. Ruben Gallego, according to polling averages. Recent polling from the Trafalgar Group has Gallego up four points against Lake, with the two candidates receiving 50% and 46% of the vote respectively. Gallego has a wider lead according to the most recent polling average, however. The Democrat is estimated to have 49.8% of the vote compared to Lake’s 43.4%, giving Gallego a 6.4% lead. Democrats currently control the upper chamber of the legislature with a slim majority of 51 to 49. The two are running to replace outgoing Senator Kyrsten Sinema, a Democrat turned Independent who announced earlier this year that she would not be running for re-election. Arizona has nine congressional districts, six of which are held by Republicans. Every Arizona congressman is up for reelection, with Republican Juan Ciscomani of the sixth Congressional district set to face Democrat Kirsten Engel in a rematch of the 2020 election. Ciscomani won the district, which encompasses the southeastern portion of the state, by 1.5 points in the last election. Campaign finance data shows that it has been the most expensive congressional race in the state, with nearly $14 million being raised for it. Arizonans will also have the opportunity to vote on ballot measures, including Proposition 314, which would create “a new state crime that prohibits a person who is an alien from entering or attempting to enter this state directly from a foreign nation at any location that is not a lawful port of entry.” There’s also Proposition 312, which would allow property owners to apply for property tax refunds if laws prohibiting illegal camping, loitering, public defecation, panhandling, and other similar crimes are not enforced. Proposition 313, meanwhile, would mandate that any individual convicted of child sex trafficking be imprisoned for life.

It’s not always easy to have roommates… and what is living in an apartment if not living with multiple, slightly distant roommates? A big difference with the latter, however, is that you don’t really have a choice in who those “roommates” end up being. Some of us manage to find ourselves next to some of the kindest people around. Other times, we find ourselves in a situation like Madison. As Madison has shared on social media, she lives in a downstairs unit at her apartment complex. Although her home is tucked neatly behind an exterior staircase, that somehow doesn’t stop her upstairs neighbors from littering right at her front door. More specifically, the neighbors will dispose of their dog’s hair directly in her own space. TikTok To get an idea of the layout, here is an image of where Madison lives. Her door is the farthest one away. Some folks on social media have wondered if the neighbors intend for the fur to be used for birds. After all, these creatures do use items like fur to build nests. But Madison explains that it would be easier, and make more sense, for them to toss the fur on the other side of the staircase if that was their goal. TikTok In that area, there is a tree and lots of grass. Madison shows off that area in the above image. Needless to say, this unwarranted pettiness bothers Madison — so she found a hilarious way to deal with it. How? By gathering the dog fur and adding it to some Halloween decorations! Turns out, dog fur makes for the perfect bushy eyebrows and mustaches on outdoor skeleton decor. TikTok Woman Uses Neighbors’ Petty Actions Against Them to Create the Funniest Halloween Decorations You may be wondering: What is the purpose, exactly? For starters, it’s possible that the neighbors will recognize the dog hair and find Madison’s creative use to be annoying. If they are trying to frustrate her, it could be a sign that their plans aren’t working — she’s choosing joy instead. TikTok But that’s not the only reason this “revenge” might be worth it. At the end of the day, we can only control ourselves. So, if Madison’s neighbors are going to be intentionally inconsiderate, why not have a little fun with it? “I can’t get mad if I make myself laugh,” Madison points out. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Woman Turns Neighbors’ Litter Into Hilarious Halloween Decorations appeared first on InspireMore.

We initially set out to divide rock and roll films into categories—concert films, documentaries, and Hollywood-style dramas—each deserving of its own list. But as we sifted through the classics, it became clear that the best approach was to merge these genres, focusing solely on the films that best capture the essence and energy of rock and roll. So, we set out to select the ten greatest rock films ever made, from concert films and documentaries to Hollywood reimaginings and even a mockumentary or two, each offering a unique perspective on the genre that changed music and culture forever. Woodstock (1970) The post 10 Best Rock And Roll Movies Of All Time appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.

If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Joe Rogan has accused YouTube of making it difficult for users to find his recent interview with former President Donald Trump, saying that the platform initially only displayed short clips from mainstream media instead of the full episode. Rogan sarcastically remarked on YouTube’s actions, saying, “I’m sure it was a mistake at YouTube where you couldn’t search for it. Yeah. I’m sure it was a mistake. It’s just a mistake.” In episode 2200, Rogan explained that even though his team contacted YouTube multiple times, the episode remained difficult to find. X CEO Elon Musk intervened, contacting Spotify CEO Daniel Ek about the issue. (Spotify exclusively licenses The Joe Rogan Experience but allows the show on third-party platforms like YouTube.) https://video.reclaimthenet.org/articles/joe-rogan-responds-yt-censorship.mp4 Rogan noted the explosive viewership once the content was available, with the episode racking up “six and a half million views on mine and eight plus million on his.” Emphasizing the episode’s broad reach, Rogan expressed frustration with the initial suppression, stating, “You can’t suppress shit. It doesn’t work. This is the internet. This is 2024. People are going to realize what you’re doing.” He pointed to the significance of this episode’s reach, asking, “If one show has 36 million downloads in two days, like that’s not trending? Like what’s trending for you? Mr. Beast?” Describing the power of YouTube’s algorithmic influence, Rogan claimed the algorithm worked against the interview’s visibility, only showing clips instead of the full conversation. According to him, when YouTube initially fixed the issue, users had to enter highly specific keywords, like “Joe Rogan Trump interview,” to find the episode. Rogan argued that YouTube’s gatekeeping reflected an ideological stance, remarking, “They hate it because ideologically they’re opposed to the idea of him being more popular.” He suggested that major tech platforms, such as YouTube and Facebook, which hold significant influence, often push agendas that favor specific narratives, stating, “They didn’t like that this one was slipping away. And so they did something.” In a telling moment, Rogan noted the impact of the initial suppression, explaining how “the interactions…dropped off a cliff because people couldn’t find it.” He claimed that this caused viewers either to give up or settle for short clips, leading to a dip in views before the episode gained traction on Spotify and X. If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The post Joe Rogan Responds To YouTube Censorship of Trump Interview appeared first on Reclaim The Net.

Get started with sustainable living by getting the best loans and grants. If money is the only thing holding you back, these options will get you started or give you the money you need to improve your homestead. Loans and Grants for the Self-Reliant You know you want to start or enhance a sustainable homestead or farm on a prepper retreat, maybe you have even found the perfect land at the right price – but you just don’t have enough money on hand to move forward with a loan or expand your existing farm. The low or no money down loans and grants available for use by preppers and homesteaders can be use to tear down or rehab aging farm structures or to build new ones on the property. Luckily for all of us who want to get back to basics and lead a self-reliant lifestyle, a plethora of grants and low money down agriculture loans exist. Even better, once you actually get your land, additional grants and program participation payments exist for many practices which you will be employing on your homestead anyway – more on those money-making opportunities in a future article. Agriculture grants are available to not only buy acreage for use as a homestead or prepper retreat, but to develop an agriculture business on the property, build necessary structures, improve the quality of the land, build fencing, and purchase livestock. You just have to know where to look and take the time to apply to help get your self-reliant dream off the ground and closer to becoming a reality. Homesteaders can use grants and loans to purchase livestock needed to further or enhance operations on the agricultural property. The United States Department of Agriculture is one of the main sources for very low or no money down residential loans for farmland and agriculture businesses. The federal government has a very vague definition for what exactly qualifies as a valid farm business, basically anything which is grown, raised, harvested from the wild, or made from natural materials found on the land qualifies. Unlike just several years ago, the agriculture business created when applying for a small business commercial grant or loan does not have to show a profit, only the presentation of goods for sale and an attempt to make money from the endeavor. Basically, setting up an “Eggs for sale” or “Horse Boarding” sign at the end of the road, or online, advertising a service or goods qualifies. Many of the grants and low money down loans can be used to cover startup expenses for starting an agri-tourism operation on the farm such as, hosting community events, such as a shooting contest, trail rides, weddings, outings for children. Some land grants are specific to state or county. Other funding aide is geared to help female farmers, beginning farmers (less than 10 years of agriculture experience) or minority or organic farmers. Some of the grants and loans have acreage minimums and maximums, so read the full eligibility requirements carefully before printing and filling out the applications downloaded from the internet. Finding the right grant or loan, or a combination of funding source right for you might take a little digging – but self-reliant folks are used to shoveling and doing the heavy lifting required to get things done! Top 10 Best Grants and Zero or Low Money Down Loans for Homesteading 1. Beginning Farms USDA Loan Farm loans and grants can be used to turn harsh land into pasture or to repair roads on the property to make them more passable and to reduce storm water run-off. The federal low money down with down payment assistance loan does not have any income restrictions. Beginning farmers and ranchers from anywhere in the country can apply for the annually allocated funds – in the tens of millions of dollars range. The property cannot be more than a specified percentage of the average farm in your county and the property not cost more than about $500,000. You must not have owned or worked for pay on a farm for more than 10 verifiable years to qualify for this program. 2. USDA Rural Development The Rural Development loans are a no or extremely low money down program offered around the country for agriculture land purchase. There are no income maximums but the land being purchased cannot total more than 20 acres – the acreage limits can and have changed during the funding cycles. 3. Fannie Mae Home Ready This loan does not have an acreage limit and allows the borrower to have a more than 45 percent DTI – debt to income ration. The HomeReady loan requires just a three percent down payment, very low-interest rates, and permits the down payment money to come from another government or non-profit program, a tax refund, or as a gift from someone not on the loan. Non-borrower household members, adults who are related or unrelated to the borrower but live in the home or are a tenant on the property, regardless of their credit score, can be considered as an income-boosting factor during the loan approval process. 4. Farm Service Agency Operating Loan Program The FSA low or no money down loan program offers up to $35,000 to farmers for necessary startup expenses such as the purchase of livestock, fertilizer, seeds, crop plants, fencing, and agricultural machinery. 5. National Sustainable Agriculture Commission The organization offers down payment assistance to beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. The government program defines socially disadvantaged loan applicants as: Native Americans, women, Alaskan Natives, Hispanics, Asian Americans, African Americans, Native Hawaiians or any other Pacific Islander. A minimum of three years of farming or comparable experience is one of the requirements for the down payment assistance which can be used to cover the five percent down mandated by most government farm loans. 6. Minority and Women Farmers and Ranchers The homesteading grants and loans can be used for property clearing purposes to make the land more viable for residential use or for a commercial endeavor on the farm. The USDA low or no money down program offers funding for the purchase of farmland specifically to female and minority farmers. The applicants must still meet the 640 credit score required for all farm loans to qualify for the purchase and farm startup loan funds. 7. Agricultural Reinvestment Fund North Carolina farmers can request the $8,000 grants to invest in agricultural enhancement of their existing operation on an annual basis. 8. Missouri Beef Grants Farmers and ranchers in the state can apply for a $20,000 grant to be used for enhancements to an existing agriculture endeavor to expand their business or to modernize an operation with new equipment or related and necessary farm materials. 9. Farmers Market Promotion The program was launched to create an affordable route for farmers to market their goods and to support local and regional agricultural production. The money can be used to enhance existing or create new, farm products sales opportunities, for training, to build a roadside farm stand, to host farm events to showcase the goods and services on the homestead, and for agri-tourism events: community event, camping, trail riding, etc. 10. Organic Farming Research Foundation Grants The grants and loans can also be used to experiment with non-traditional crops, organic growing operations, or for agriculture business opportunities related to natural edibles foraged from the property. Small grants to aide organic farmers to enhance their operations, land, barns, fencing, and other production-related needs are available to citizens in all 50 states regardless of the size of their homestead or their income.   If you're curious on how poor people can buy a land with no money, then click play on this video from Becky's Homestead:   Getting the money you need to get started or expand your homestead shouldn't really be an issue. With the right knowledge and a bit of research, you can get the funding you need to always be self-sufficient. Do you know other loans or grants preppers and homesteaders can take advantage of? Share it with us in the comments below!  And if you want to do a little online shopping, or looking, you can check out these Off Grid Homes For Sale! Follow us on Instagram, twitter, pinterest, and facebook!

The climate has attracted very little attention in the current US election, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be affected by the outcome.