RNS

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20 October 2026 16:06

(RNS) — A North Texas coalition of congregations, clergy and attorneys is helping asylum seekers connect with legal support and challenge detentions. Their efforts have reached more than 1,200 people over the past year, organizers estimate.

Brennan Center

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19 October 2026 14:36

Not long ago, Elon Musk’s unprecedented election donations would have been illegal — but now it’s not thanks to a reckless Supreme Court and paralyzed FEC. Such spending should be made illegal again. bit.ly/4ykN5fi

HBCU Sports

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19 October 2026 14:35

Jackson State’s homecoming matchup with Florida A&M drew 44,173 fans to lead Week 7 in HBCU football attendance. Prairie View A&M–Alcorn State and Alabama A&M–Grambling State rounded out the top three. Here’s the top 10 based on reported attendance.

The Revealer

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19 October 2026 14:34

Could the U.S. become a Christian monarchy? The people who believe this should happen have direct access to the Trump administration — among them, tech billionaire Peter Thiel. In “The Gospel of Peter Thiel,” @bradleyonishi.bsky.social details the threat Thiel poses to American democracy.

Al Jazeera English

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19 October 2026 14:34

Al Jazeera correspondent shares his experience of covering the fighting between government forces and Tigray rebels.