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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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NC superintendent candidates clash over extremism, school vouchers, resegregation
Saturday, September 14th, 2024
via The News & Observer (North Carolina)Mo Green and Michele Morrow tried to portray each other as being too extreme to lead the state's public schools.
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Spring Branch ISD trial pits election experts against each other, trustees deny voter suppression claims
Saturday, September 14th, 2024
via Houston Chronicle (Texas)Spring Branch ISD's voting rights trial wrapped on Friday, but the judge's verdict will likely still take months to receive. Here's how it went.
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As civic knowledge declines, programs work to engage young people in democracy
Friday, September 13th, 2024
via The Associated Press (New York)With studies showing a decline in civics education and knowledge across the U.S., programs from Arizona to New York are working to engage the next generation in democracy.
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Florida Man Sentenced to Prison for Targeting Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers
Friday, September 13th, 2024
via Florida Daily (Florida)Tampa, FL – A Florida man was sentenced today to one year and a day in prison for conspiring to injure, oppress, threaten or intimidate employees of pro-life pregnancy help centers in the free…
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Delaware school district shares new teacher training, resources aimed at Black history
Friday, September 13th, 2024
via Delawareonline (Delaware)Delaware officially launches statewide adoption of Christina's course: "The Visual and Performing Arts: HB198 Self-Paced Coursework."
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Project 2025 in the classroom
Tuesday, September 10th, 2024
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Where do Virginia congressional candidates in key districts stand on top policy issues?
Monday, September 9th, 2024
via Inside NoVa (Virginia)As Election Day draws closer, The Mercury asked candidates in four key Virginia congressional races — Districts 2, 7, 9 and 10 — to share their views and policy plans
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Walz underlines Democrats’ support of LGBTQ rights, slams Vance on school shootings • Ohio Capital Journal
Monday, September 9th, 2024
via Ohio Capital Journal (Ohio)Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Saturday night touted his and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris' advocacy for LGBTQ rights in a keynote address he delivered at the Human Rights Campaign's annual…
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What to know about Michele Fiore’s criminal indictment as trial nears
Monday, September 9th, 2024
via The Nevada Independent (Nevada)The former city councilwoman will be arraigned Monday on additional charges of using donations intended for a fallen officer's memorial for personal gain. Her trial is set to begin Sept. 24.
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Walz underlines Democrats’ support of LGBTQ rights, slams Vance on school shootings • Georgia Recorder
Sunday, September 8th, 2024
via Georgia Recorder (Georgia)Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Saturday night touted his advocacy for LGBTQ rights in a keynote address at the Human Rights Campaign's annual gala.
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Walz underlines Democrats’ support of LGBTQ rights, slams Vance on school shootings • Michigan Advance
Sunday, September 8th, 2024
via Michigan Advance (Michigan)WASHINGTON — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Saturday night touted his and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris' advocacy for LGBTQ rights in a keynote address he delivered at the Human Rights…
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Walz underlines Democrats’ support of LGBTQ rights, slams Vance on school shootings • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Sunday, September 8th, 2024
via Pennsylvania Capital-Star (Pennsylvania)Walz praised Harris for her long history of supporting LGBTQ rights, including officiating some of the first marriages in California.
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The reach of county, state farm bureaus extends beyond ag policy
Sunday, September 8th, 2024
via Wisconsin State Journal (Wisconsin)While farm bureaus across the Midwest lobby for agricultural issues, a seven-month long investigation by the Arnolt Center for Investigative Journalism and others found that isn't where the advocacy stops.
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Here’s where Trump and Harris stand on 6 education issues
Sunday, September 8th, 2024
via 90.5 WESA (Pennsylvania)From school choice to college affordability, Trump and Harris don't have a lot in common. Ahead of the candidates' only scheduled debate, we've put together a handy primer of their education views.
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Walz underlines Democrats’ support of LGBTQ rights, slams Vance on school shootings • Wisconsin Examiner
Sunday, September 8th, 2024
via Wisconsin Examiner (Wisconsin)Walz has a long history of supporting LGBTQ rights, in Congress and as a teacher when he advised school gay-straight alliance group.
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Arizona 3rd Congressional District candidates: Where Ansari, Zink, Aversa stand on issues
Friday, September 6th, 2024
via The Arizona Republic (Arizona)Congressional election in Arizona pits former Phoenix Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari against Republican Jeff Zink and Green Party candidate Alan Aversa.
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Mark Robinson greets crowds that are small and vocal, but far from diverse
Thursday, September 5th, 2024
via The Atlanta Voice (Georgia)Mark Robinson, Republican Lt. Governor, aims to become the first black governor of North Carolina. Race tightens as election nears.
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