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Kyrene School District at risk of losing federal funding, state superintendent says

Saturday, April 12th, 2025

via ABC15 Arizona (Arizona)

A Valley school district is at risk of losing federal funding, according to the state superintendent. This stems from the conversation on diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI.

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Here’s how Republicans’ are justifying Trump’s plan to dismantle the Education Department

Friday, April 11th, 2025

via San Francisco Chronicle (California)

Trump and several of the lawmakers said they want to see the funding go directly to local governments, rather than passing through statehouses.

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Who’s In and Who’s Out at the Naval Academy’s Library?

Friday, April 11th, 2025

via The New York Times (Pennsylvania)

An order by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's office resulted in a purge of books critical of racism but preserved volumes defending white power.

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The Conservative Activist Pushing Trump to Attack U.S. Colleges

Friday, April 11th, 2025

via The New York Times

Christopher Rufo has helped inspire Republican messaging and bills on hot-button issues.

Racism

New Idaho law slashes DEI at universities. What it means for students

Friday, April 11th, 2025

via Idaho Statesman (Idaho)

The law, which takes effect July 1, will 'eliminate all programs and initiatives' in publicly funded universities 'commonly known under the title of 'diversity, equity and inclusion.''

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Center for Christian Virtue, local pastor launching national Christian education network

Thursday, April 10th, 2025

via The Columbus Dispatch (Ohio)

The Center for Christian Virtue is launching a nationwide Christian education network to advocate for Christian schools across the country.

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Youngkin, Earle-Sears join FOX & Friends at Henrico County diner

Thursday, April 10th, 2025

via The Roanoke Times (Virginia)

At Shorty's Diner Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears joined FOX News Channel's FOX & Friends. They talked about Earle-Sears' bid for the governor's mansion, tariffs and Virginia's

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Is former Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn running for governor in 2027?

Thursday, April 10th, 2025

via Hattiesburg American (Mississippi)

Former House Speaker Philip Gunn is considering a run for governor, and his campaign finance spending indicates even more serious interest.

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California Community Colleges System Quietly Disavowed Tyrannical Diversity Dictates After Lawsuit

Wednesday, April 9th, 2025

via California Globe (California)

The cult of diversity is crumbling all over California. Last month, the University of California announced with much fanfare that it would no longer require diversity statements for faculty hires. And…

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DEI, encampment bans: How Arizona lawmakers are supporting Trump’s higher education agenda

Wednesday, April 9th, 2025

via The Arizona Republic (Arizona)

One bill seeks to pull state funding from colleges that teach about DEI, and another would ban encampments from university grounds.

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Modern Anxieties Fuel a New Wave of Vermont Homesteaders

Wednesday, April 9th, 2025

via Seven Days (Vermont)

Decades after the back-to-the-land movement, a new generation of homesteaders embraces self-reliance in an increasingly interconnected world.

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Bill banning diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives goes to full House of Delegates

Tuesday, April 8th, 2025

via WV MetroNews (West Virginia)

The House Judiciary Committee, on a voice vote, advanced the bill on Tuesday morning.

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Anti-DEI bill changes drastically in Indiana House committee. Here’s what changed

Tuesday, April 8th, 2025

via The Indianapolis Star (Indiana)

An Indiana House committee changed the Senate's landmark anti-DEI bill drastically Monday.

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‘Patriotic education’ and its reality in New Hampshire schools • New Hampshire Bulletin

Tuesday, April 8th, 2025

via The New Hampshire Bulletin (New Hampshire)

Donald Trump's view of a patriotic education portrays constant American excellence, but in truth, that is only one half of the story.

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Democrats call for halt of military academy book purge

Monday, April 7th, 2025

via The Spokesman-Review (Washington)

Leading Democrats on the House Armed Services Committee are demanding the Navy 'immediately' put a stop to the removal of books from the service's academy library after officials pulled hundreds of titles promoting diversity, equity and inclusion from the collection.

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Go 4 It: Protect your identity and the environment

Monday, April 7th, 2025

via WDIV (Michigan)

Our April Go 4 It action event is 'Shred and Protect,' which is focused on protecting both you and the environment.

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Which bills died and which survived in the second ‘funnel’ of Iowa’s 2025 session?

Sunday, April 6th, 2025

via Globe Gazette (Iowa)

Republican leaders protect many bills that haven't advanced so far

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Pesticides, work mandates, DEI: What bills lived or died in Iowa Legislature’s 2nd funnel?

Sunday, April 6th, 2025

via The Ames Tribune (Iowa)

Which bills lived or died after the Iowa Legislature's second "funnel" deadline on Friday? Check out the complete list.

Racism, Book Bans

AZ Briefing: TSMC and Intel discuss joint venture; Thousands join anti-trump ‘Hands Off!’ protest; Chandler’s tallest building delayed

Saturday, April 5th, 2025

via The Arizona Republic (Arizona)

Good morning, Arizona. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

Racism, School Board – General