Queen Elizabeth II, the world's longest-serving monarch, has died at aged 96.

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Welcome to Friday, September 9th, readers...

Queen Elizabeth II, the world's longest-serving monarch, has died at age 96.

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Her 70-year reign carried her through massive social, economic, and political upheaval: as a teen, she witnessed the traumas of World War II and, as an aged monarch, she saw her country ravaged by COVID-19.

“Operation London Bridge" will usher in 10 days of national mourning. On Day 1, Charles is expected to be proclaimed king.


** BILL: Protecting Same-Sex Marriage Rights — Schumer Announces Vote in September
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) told reporters Wednesday that the Senate will vote on legislation to protect same-sex marriage rights by the end of September.

The Respect for Marriage Act would codify the right to same-sex and interracial marriages. The legislation would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and require all states to recognize marriages that were legal where they were performed.

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** BILL: Electoral Count Reform Act 2022
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This bill will reform the Electoral Count Act from 1887 to strengthen the antiquated language and the guidance on key aspects of counting electoral votes to ensure that the nation has peaceful transitions of power moving forward.

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** All the Memes Fit to Post
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** And, In The End...
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Today (9/9) is International Sudoku Day. As a Sudoku enthusiast, do you notice the date's symbolism?

—Casey Dawson

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