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Orange County deputies shoot, kill man they say ran toward them with a knife
Saturday, September 21st, 2024
via WESH (Florida)Sheriff John Mina says a woman called saying her boyfriend was suicidal.
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Moderate, conservative forces square off in Pinellas school board race
Saturday, September 21st, 2024
via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)The campaign to replace retiring Carol Cook has proven nasty from the start.
Racism, School Board – General, Parent Involvement
U.S. House passes ‘anti-woke’ bill aimed at diversity, equity and inclusion in higher ed • Michigan Advance
Saturday, September 21st, 2024
via Michigan Advance (Michigan)WASHINGTON — A GOP measure barring accrediting organizations from requiring colleges and universities to adopt diversity, equity and inclusion policies as a condition of accreditation passed the U.S.…
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‘Woke Campbell Stadium?’ Cal football fans flood social media with memes ahead of FSU game
Friday, September 20th, 2024
via The Palm Beach Post (Florida)Oski, Karl Marx and a whole lot of AI-generated art: California football fans have been busy in the leadup to their ACC debut vs Florida State.
Racism, Book Bans
How influencers flocked to Springfield chasing debunked rumors and attention
Friday, September 20th, 2024
via 90 (Pennsylvania)Sensationalized and out-of-context videos from influencers are helping to elevate the false and racist rumors that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio are eating pets.
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U.S. House passes ‘anti-woke’ bill aimed at diversity, equity and inclusion in higher ed • Wisconsin Examiner
Friday, September 20th, 2024
via Wisconsin Examiner (Wisconsin)The End Woke Higher Education Act marks one of several so-called anti-woke initiatives from Republican lawmakers
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Braun includes expanded school choice, increased teacher pay in education plan
Friday, September 20th, 2024
via The Times (Indiana)Indiana's Republican gubernatorial nominee unveiled this week a seven-point education plan which includes expanded school choice and increased teacher pay.
Racism, School Board – General, Parent Involvement
U.S. House passes ‘anti-woke’ bill aimed at diversity, equity and inclusion in higher ed • Georgia Recorder
Thursday, September 19th, 2024
via Georgia Recorder (Georgia)A GOP measure barring accrediting organizations from requiring colleges to adopt diversity, equity and inclusion policies passed.
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U.S. House passes ‘anti-woke’ bill aimed at diversity, equity and inclusion in higher ed • New Hampshire Bulletin
Thursday, September 19th, 2024
via The New Hampshire Bulletin (New Hampshire)A GOP measure barring accrediting organizations from requiring colleges and universities to adopt diversity, equity, and inclusion policies as a condition of accreditation passed the U.S. House…
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Letters for Thursday, Sept. 19
Thursday, September 19th, 2024
via The Spokesman-Review (Idaho)Ferguson shouldn't judge
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Paid political letter:The Other Mothers
Wednesday, September 18th, 2024
via Grand Forks Herald (North Dakota)Ideas and opinions in this letter are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the stance of this paper. The author of this letter has paid for its placement.
Racism, Book Bans, Parent Involvement
What to know about the candidates and issues in Indiana’s open U.S. Senate race
Tuesday, September 17th, 2024
via The Indianapolis Star (Indiana)Indiana has an open U.S. Senate seat on 2024 ballots. Republican Jim Banks, Democrat Valerie McCray and Libertarian Andrew Horning are competing.
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Wellens column: Having a lot of heart isn’t always a good thing
Tuesday, September 17th, 2024
via Duluth News Tribune (Minnesota)Coverage of Bulldog hockey will look different in 2024-25 as News Tribune UMD hockey reporter Matt Wellens undergoes treatment for a rare heart condition not caused by brats, beer and cheese curds.
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Do you know the 3 branches of US government? Many don’t, leading to a push for civics education
Tuesday, September 17th, 2024
via ABC7 New York (New York)Many people think it's time for a new push for civics instruction in college after a recent survey found a third of people can't name the three branches of government.
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Florida Gets ‘Top Grades’ On Education Freedom
Tuesday, September 17th, 2024
via Florida Daily (Florida)The Heritage Foundation released its top states for the Education Freedom Report Card. For the third straight year, Florida ranked first overall. The state received top marks on prioritizing freedom…
Racism, Parent Involvement
The scapegoating of Haitians in Springfield is being used as a distraction • Ohio Capital Journal
Tuesday, September 17th, 2024
via Ohio Capital Journal (Ohio)Ohio's most prominent elected Republicans are scapegoating Haitians in Springfield with racist, xenophobic lies. That helps keep everyone distracted from the extremist proposals outlined by former…
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‘Is ‘Judge Judy’ on the Supreme Court?’: Lack of civics knowledge leads to colleges filling the gap
Tuesday, September 17th, 2024
via WESH (Florida)A recent survey showed that a third of American adults can't name the three branches of the federal government, and many think we should be aiming higher and are pushing for more civics education.
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Is ‘Judge Judy’ on the Supreme Court? Lack of civics knowledge leads to colleges filling the gap
Monday, September 16th, 2024
via The Associated Press (California)Surveys show that a third of American adults can't name the three branches of the federal government.
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Among Idaho lawmakers, it’s Freedom Caucus vs. Freedom Caucus
Sunday, September 15th, 2024
via Idaho Statesman (Idaho)The coalition of conservative legislators has fractured — and its brand is heading for a custody battle.
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