Wednesday, August 9th, 2023

Today’s Headlines: In Ohio, a special election determined that a pro-abortion rights ballot initiative will not require a higher threshold for passage, maintaining the 50% majority requirement. Meanwhile, arrests have been made in the Montgomery brawl incident involving white men attacking a Black security guard. Former President Trump held a rally in New Hampshire, criticizing legal proceedings against him. Mike Pence qualified for the upcoming GOP debate, and details emerge about the assailant who murdered O’Shae Sibley, a Black gay man, involving homophobic and anti-Black motivations. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Voters in Ohio reject GOP-backed proposal that would have made it tougher to protect abortion rights CNN: Arrest Warrant Issued For 3 Men Involved In Montgomery Brawl NBC News: Trump Holds New Hampshire Rally, Rails Against Restrictions Politico: Mike Pence Qualifies For First GOP Debate NBC News: Officials Share More Information About Assailant Who Murdered O’Shae Sibley Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices