NOVEMBER 1, 2024 ON MY CORNER ASK YOUR VENDOR What are you thankful for? The ability to change how I think for the better. That changed my life. — Joe Woods, #103 I'm healthy, wealthy and wise. — Tony Schohl, #9 I'm grateful that a doctor finally listened to me and that I’m living. — Terri Demar, #322 Having my own apartment to live in and do what I want in. — Denise Shearer, #485 For spiritual friends. — Ken Parks, #490 That I'm with Groundcover, that I have friends and have money in my pocket everyday. I'm blessed! — Pony Bush, #305 Being healthy. — Juliano Sanchez, #174 That I have enough common sense that I don't end up in people's nonsense. — Wayne Sparks, #615 I'm thankful for the fact that every single day offers something new and exicting. I'm extremely thankful for the fact my life is low-key right now. — Cindy Gere, #279 For JESUS!; For Song! To Praise HIM With, For Nature To EXPERIENCE HIM Through; For The Christian Guy I'm asking HIM For; For my Mummy-Kins (Mom!) 'EEE' ; For Christian Fellowship, For FREEDOM; For Groundcover; For Miracles big and 'Small' ; For SAFETY and ESSENTIALS; For Apple Cobbler; For my BELOVED Pets, For Sunshine, and For Mashed-Potaoes W/butter, Gravy, and Sometimes W/ Chicken-broth! — Amanda Gale, #573 MIKE JONES Groundcover vendor No. 113 The lines in the sand have been drawn in more ways than one. In this case it’s democracy or autocracy — or should I say, a so-called democracy, or a potential autocracy? Did you know 71% of the world’s population is ruled or governed by an autocracy? That means if this democracy fails here in the United States of America, and is turned into an autocracy, liberty’s light of freedom on earth would be rendered dim. Millions of voters in America are not too thrilled about the two candidates they have to choose from. A large percentage of voters consider themselves voting for the lesser evil and it shouldn’t have to be that way. When one casts a ballot, one wants to be in full support of the candidate's ideas and values. As we have it, neither candidate shares the values I believe in. Nevertheless, through my struggles in whether or not to participate in the 2024 election, I decided to do my duty and cast my ballot because I still believe in the ideals of democracy. Voters like myself must seize this opportunity. I am not voting for either candidate; I’m voting for my ideas of freedom, and what I think this country should be and what it shouldn’t be. I consider myself fortunate to have the opportunity to vote, and encourage all that can to do the same. We voters can’t be naive. No matter who wins the presidency, we will have a lot of work to do in order for liberty’s bell to ring and be heard throughout the world. But we must first keep liberty’s torch lit from the shores of the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. Trump and Harris housing policies D.A. Groundcover contributor I interviewed someone for this article based on their views and outlook towards the Trump and Harris housing policies when it comes to the low-income and middle class United States citizens. This is a male who is in his sixties; let’s refer to him as Mr. Leon. First Mr. Leon stated that he will be voting for Vice President Kamala Harris because she has proposed expanding the financing options for affordable housing and promoting the conversion of empty office space into apartments. Mr. Leon is a middle-class retiree who still works to supplement his income and utilizes affordable housing supports. He is grateful for the supportive programs. As far as he is concerned when it comes to former President Donald Trump, he says he refuses to trust in someone who has been GROUNDCOVER NEWS ADVERTISING RATES Size 1/8 1/6 1/4 1/2 full page Black/White $110.00 $145.00 $200.00 $375.00 $650.00 Color $150.00 $200.00 $265.00 $500.00 $900.00 Dimensions (W x H in inches) 5 X 3 or 2.5 X 6.5 5 X 4 5 X 6.25 5 X 13 or 10.25 X 6.5 10.25 X 13 named in lawsuits for fraud and other felonious activities. Mr. Leon trusts that V.P. Harris will do what is in the best interest of the low-income people and families of America. Affordable housing is essential to a lot of things. This allows us to have access to the basics that get us through the day and offers the necessary safe and habitable shelter for rest and preparing meals. It is hard to obtain and maintain employment without these things. They go hand in hand. Mr. Leon recalls that former President Donald Trump has denied employment to poor people and has been discriminatory in his housing practices. He does not believe that Trump will do anything for low-income housing or for aiding new homebuyers. He does not agree with how Trump is disrespectful and self-oriented. This isn’t all about him. Here is an example of how housing policy has generationally affected Black Americans throughout the U.S. Democrats have worked to implement programs that provide mortgage assistance and financial support for Black contractors and home building companies. The Harris administration will pump billions of dollars into our communities. Trump's plans are to give trillions in tax breaks to real estate moguls and wealthy entities to build expensive, exclusive projects — using public tax dollars to increase the wealth of billionaire class. The top 1% percent of the nation who already control 90% percent of the private wealth of the U.S citizenry. Last but not least, Mr. Leon just hopes that whoever is elected won’t result in the loss of more housing for the low-income and middle class population with growing rent rates and costs of homeownership. He wants to see America as Americans united for the good of the U.S. and not a divided country. PACKAGE PRICING Three Months/Six Issues: 15% off Six Months/Twelve Issues: 25% off Full Year/Twenty-four Issues: 35% off Only run for two weeks/one issue: 40% off Additional 20% discount for money saving coupons Keep the torch lit! GROUNDCOVER NEWS 3
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