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Restrictive transgender legislation surged in NC this year. But why now?

Thursday, July 6th, 2023

via The Charlotte Observer (North Carolina)

Experts named several causes to explain the legislative trend, from Donald Trump to the Supreme Court decision to legalize same-sex marriage.

Racism

Messenger: Josh Hawley tweeted a quote. It turned into a chilling history lesson.

Thursday, July 6th, 2023

via St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Illinois)

A history professor tried to school Missouri's senator about the context tied to a fake Patrick Henry quote. Hawley responded about triggering 'the libs.'

Racism

BIOTRONIK Receives FDA Approval For Next-Generation Family of Pacemakers

Thursday, July 6th, 2023

via WBRC (Alabama)

The Amvia Edge pacemaker platform introduces always-on, automatic MR detection algorithm to fully streamline MRI workflowLAKE OSWEGO, Ore., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BIOTRONIK today announced U.S.…

Racism

Southwest Allen County Schools eyes ‘dual-winged’ approach to address racial issues

Thursday, July 6th, 2023

via The Journal Gazette (Indiana)

Southwest Allen County Schools would partner with two organizations to address diversity issues under a proposal Superintendent Park Ginder shared with the board Wednesday.

Racism

Override vote looms after North Carolina governor vetoes three transgender-related bills

Thursday, July 6th, 2023

via The Washington Times, LLC (District of Columbia)

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed Wednesday three Republican-sponsored bills related to transgender issues, but his vetoes may be of short duration.

Racism

Letters for July 6, 2023

Thursday, July 6th, 2023

via The Spokesman Review (Washington)

Who is behind the curtain at WBCSD?

Racism, School Board – General

DeSantis reshaped Florida higher education over the last year. Here’s how.

Wednesday, July 5th, 2023

via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)

From July 2022 until now, state laws affecting colleges and universities have changed significantly.

Racism

Penn State Abington professor sues the university, claiming he was discriminated against for being white

Wednesday, July 5th, 2023

via The Philadelphia Inquirer (Pennsylvania)

Zack K. De Piero said he was accused of 'bullying' when he questioned the university's anti-racist policies at a meeting.

Racism

Whitmire: In Alabama, queer is the new Black.

Wednesday, July 5th, 2023

via al.com (Alabama)

LGBTQ gave GOP lawmakers someone smaller to pick on, for now.

Racism

State senator calls for studies into critical race theory in K-12 Nebraska schools

Tuesday, July 4th, 2023

via Journal Star (Nebraska)

The chair of the Nebraska Legislature's Education Committee is planning to study the use of critical race theory and other controversial subjects in the classroom.

Social Emotional Learning, LGBTQ+, Racism

WATCH LIVE: Joe Biden celebrates Fourth of July with NEA, nation’s largest teachers union

Tuesday, July 4th, 2023

via The Gazette (Colorado)

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are spending their Fourth of July afternoon with the National Education Association, America's largest teachers union.

Racism

Moms for Liberty group eyes elections nationwide

Tuesday, July 4th, 2023

via Quad City Times (Iowa)

PHILADELPHIA — Moms for Liberty, a "parental rights" group that has sought to take over school boards in multiple states, is looking to expand those efforts across the country and

Parent Involvement, Racism, School Board – General

Two newcomers challenge incumbent Wiser for a seat on Spokane Public Schools board

Tuesday, July 4th, 2023

via The Spokesman Review (Washington)

Voters have their pick among three candidates in this year's primary election for the Spokane Public Schools seat occupied by Mike Wiser: the incumbent or one of two newcomers, Ericka Lalka and David…

LGBTQ+, School Board – General, Racism

Arkansas attorney general files notice of appeal of LEARNS ruling

Tuesday, July 4th, 2023

via Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. (Arkansas)

The Arkansas attorney general's office officially notified the court Monday it will appeal to the state Supreme Court last week's ruling that bars the LEARNS Act from taking effect.

School Safety, Racism

Marsha Blackburn blames U.S. decrease in patriotism on school ‘indoctrination’ and more Tennessee political news

Monday, July 3rd, 2023

via Times Free Press (Tennessee)

Advertisement Advertisement Today at 6:41 p.m. by Andy Sher, Dave Flessner Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., says children should be taught patriotic principles. (AP File Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) U.S.…

Racism

Critics slam DeSantis campaign for sharing an anti-Trump ad targeting LGBTQ rights

Monday, July 3rd, 2023

via GPB Media (Georgia)

DeSantis' campaign shared a video that attacked Trump for his support of LGBTQ rights, prompting widespread backlash. Both candidates have rolled back protections for trans and gay people in office.

LGBTQ+, Racism

Moms for Liberty’s focus on school races nationwide sets up political clash with teachers unions

Monday, July 3rd, 2023

via Quad City Times (Iowa)

The 'parental rights' group Moms for Liberty is looking to expand its efforts to elect school board candidates in 2024 and beyond, as well as get involved in other education races.

Parent Involvement, Racism, School Board – General

Moms for Liberty’s focus in U.S. sets up clash with teachers unions

Monday, July 3rd, 2023

via The Westerly Sun (Rhode Island)

PHILADELPHIA — Moms for Liberty, a 'parental rights' group that has sought to take over school boards in multiple states, is looking to expand those efforts across the country and

Parent Involvement, Racism, School Board – General

Moms for Liberty summit gives parents ‘peaceful arsenal’ for action and advocacy

Monday, July 3rd, 2023

via Washington Examiner (District of Columbia)

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — Parents attending the Moms for Liberty summit are coming away with the tools to reclaim school boards and advocate for their children's educations.

Parent Involvement, Racism, School Board – General