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Meet the candidates for Tarrant County Precinct 3 commissioner in Nov. 5 election
Monday, October 7th, 2024
via Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Texas)Check out their responses before you head to the polls.
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13 books were banned across Utah schools. How often did students actually check them out?
Monday, October 7th, 2024
via The Salt Lake Tribune (Utah)The Salt Lake Tribune requested student-library checkout records from six districts that played a role in the statewide removal of 13 books. Here's how often districts said students checked out the 13 books before the statewide ban took effect.
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Richmond bookstore fights back against banned books
Monday, October 7th, 2024
via Richmond Times-Dispatch (Virginia)Author and Midlothian Middle School teacher Nashae Jones has always loved books.
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In case you missed it: 5 highlights from the Decatur Book Festival
Sunday, October 6th, 2024
via Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Georgia)After a one-year hiatus and two years of COVID-reduced programming, the Decatur Book Festival made its comeback this weekend, welcoming a wide range of local, national and emerging authors, distinguished moderators and influential thinkers. The turnout was noteworthy, with some author talks overflowing; book lovers camped on floors and crowded along back walls to hear literary figures share their wisdom.
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Sultan: Why do diversity and inclusion matter, anyway?
Friday, October 4th, 2024
via St (Missouri)An event attempts to counter disinformation about diversity, equity, inclusion, or DEI initiatives.
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Incumbent Rep. Megan Srinivas takes on Jerry Cheevers to represent Des Moines’ south side
Thursday, October 3rd, 2024
via The Des Moines Register (Iowa)Incumbent Democratic Rep. Megan L. Srinivas will face off against Republican Jerry Cheevers to represent Des Moines' south side.
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Murphy goes back to school to push for lowering the voting age to 16 in some N.J. elections
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024
via NJ.com (New Jersey)The governor called for New Jersey to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in their school board elections.
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Fisher, Hexter offer contrasting visions for Iowa during AAUW candidate forum
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024
via Times Republican (Iowa)TAMA — A crowd of around 100 interested spectators from around House District 53 filed into the Tama American Legion on Monday night to hear from incumbent Rep. Dean Fisher (R-Montour) and challenger…
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New Jersey Advances Bill That Would Allow LGBTQ, Gender, Sex Books in Schools Advances
Tuesday, October 1st, 2024
via Shore News Network (New Jersey)TRENTON, N.J. — The Senate Education Committee advanced a bill on Monday aimed at protecting the right to access diverse library materials and shielding
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She’s running with all she’s got for a seat she can’t win. That’s the point.
Monday, September 30th, 2024
via The Washington Post (Illinois)Kate Barr is waging a sure-to-lose campaign for a seat in the N.C. legislature as a protest against gerrymandering, which has made elections uncompetitive in states nationwide.
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Get them on the shelves and keep them there. Advocates continue to fight against book bans
Sunday, September 29th, 2024
via The San Diego Union-Tribune (California)Censorship doesn't always have to be loud, like a towering plume of smoke from a blazing stack of controversial books. It can be quieter, like technically checking the box of including diverse lite…
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Rubin: In Traverse City, author Jodi Picoult shares her fight against book-banners
Sunday, September 29th, 2024
via Detroit Free Press (Michigan)Author Jodi Picoult makes a librarian her opening act at her talks across the country to talk about the effects of book banning.
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Empowering Michigan Parents Through Action at Moms for Michigan’s First Public Event
Saturday, September 28th, 2024
via Michigan Chronicle (Michigan)Moms for Michigan is bringing a new wave of civic engagement, and it's starting right at the grassroots level. In a state where debates about book bans, school safety, and legislation affecting children's futures are intensifying, a group of progressive mothers is stepping up to make their voices heard. The inaugural public event—a DIY yard
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‘A tool to control the thoughts and actions of people’: New Washington law seeks to stop book bans
Saturday, September 28th, 2024
via The Spokesman-Review (Washington)Book bans in public schools and libraries all over the United States have been fueled in recent years largely by dozens of conservative activist groups working to suppress books about LGBTQ+ people and people of color.
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Survey results: Despite rampant political divisiveness nationwide, Oregonians agree on a lot when it comes to prioritizing public education
Saturday, September 28th, 2024
via Oregon Public Broadcasting (Oregon)New data from the Oregon Values and Beliefs Center show the vast majority of Oregon residents believe in the value of public education.
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Missoulian week in review: Local news recap for Sept. 21-27
Friday, September 27th, 2024
via Missoulian (Montana)Here's a roundup of local stories that ran this week.
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Llano Library book ban case could overturn longtime First Amendment precedent
Thursday, September 26th, 2024
via Texas Standard (Texas)Many of the books removed from shelves dealt with race and LGBTQ identity.
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Laws target gender-nonconforming Idaho residents. Here’s what they want you to know
Thursday, September 26th, 2024
via Idaho Statesman (Idaho)Transgender Idahoans described themselves as 'trapped,' 'stuck,' and 'waiting' to be who they are when they conformed to their sex assigned at birth.
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Forsyth County GOP defends Robinson as he hires law firm to look into allegations
Thursday, September 26th, 2024
via Winston-Salem Journal (North Carolina)Forsyth County Republican Party says Robinson is the victim of "a modern-day lynching."
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Hoosiers challenged these 346 books at Indiana libraries last year. Is your favorite listed?
Thursday, September 26th, 2024
via The Indianapolis Star (Indiana)Hoosiers challenged hundreds of books in Indiana libraries last year — from Maia Kobabe's "Gender Queer" to the Holy Bible. Here's a full list.
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