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Opponents are unimpressed as a Georgia senator revives a bill regulating how schools teach gender

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023

via The Associated Press (Georgia)

ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia state senator is trying to revive a proposal aimed at stopping teachers from talking to students about gender identity without parental permission, but both gay

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Ron Johnson lashes out at return of mask and vaccine mandates: ‘Alarming’

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023

via The Gazette (Colorado)

MILWAUKEE — Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) said the return of mask and vaccine mandates is "alarming."

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Wisconsin senator lays out abortion stance he says will save the GOP in 2024

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023

via The Gazette (Colorado)

MILWAUKEE — Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) outlined the abortion stance he believes will save Republicans in 2024 — his.

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Cobb schools write new book ban chapter under Georgia ‘parental rights’ law

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023

via home - georgia recorder (Georgia)

Cobb County schools have banned a pair of allegedly explicit books soon after firing a teacher under Georgia's ‘parental rights' law.

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Leadership Institute, Moms for Liberty, guide Wisconsin conservatives

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023

via Journal Sentinel, Inc. (Wisconsin)

The Leadership Institute and Moms for Liberty co-hosted a school board-focused training for conservatives in Wisconsin on Tuesday.

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Inside a training for conservatives looking for control of Wisconsin school boards

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023

via Journal Sentinel, Inc. (Wisconsin)

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Cedar Rapids Kennedy’s Nick Brooks a big kid with big ability and potential

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023

via The Gazette (Iowa)

Nick Brooks grew up in Cedar Rapids and attended middle school here. He went to Georgia for a couple of years and became a big-time college recruit. He's back now in Cedar Rapids for his junior year, and the 6-foot-8, 385-pound offensive lineman is eager to help Cedar Rapids Kennedy win a lot of football games.

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Kennedy’s Brooks a big kid with big ability and potential

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023

via The Gazette (Iowa)

Nick Brooks grew up in Cedar Rapids and attended middle school here. He went to Georgia for a couple of years and became a big-time college recruit. He's back now in Cedar Rapids for his junior year, and the 6-foot-8, 385-pound offensive lineman is eager to help Cedar Rapids Kennedy win a lot of football games.

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SCSD1 hears concerns about proposed parental rights policy changes

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023

via The Sheridan Press (Wyoming)

SCSD1 is proposing updates to policies on parents' rights and controversial topics. A member of the public expressed dissatisfaction with the board's proposals and its decision to move away from

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These 5 powerful groups are trying to end sex ed in schools, and they’re winning

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023

via PENNLive (Pennsylvania)

Big money and big power has gone into the fight behind sex education in schools. Here are five organizations that have tried to stop good sex ed and replace it with 'just don't.'

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Milwaukee Teachers protest Moms for Liberty gathering

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023

via Journal Sentinel, Inc. (Wisconsin)

Milwaukee Teachers Education Association demonstrates to demand local venues refuse to host events for Moms for Liberty.

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Families feel betrayed by transgender care ruling: ‘I don’t want to feel like I have to leave Alabama’

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023

via al.com (Alabama)

A court lifted an injunction on a law making it a felony to prescribe puberty blockers and hormones to those under 19.

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Missouri No. 1 for school censorship measures, report says

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023

via St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Illinois)

All but one of the 31 bills proposed in Missouri were sponsored by Republicans, including several labeled as some version of a 'Parental Rights Act.'

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Topics to watch for in Republican debate: inflation, Ukraine, abortion and more

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023

via 8 News NOW (Nevada)

Over two hours of debate, eight Republican presidential candidates are certain to face questions on pocketbook issues to defense policy, Social Security to climate change. Inflation and the economy are routinely ranked as the top concern of Americans. Abortion is proving to be a tough topic at the polls for Republicans. And as the war […]

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8 things Maryland parents should know before kids go back to school

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023

via thebaltimorebanner.com (Maryland)

With the first day of school right around the corner, here's a primer on the Baltimore area's new school leaders, bus changes, COVID policies and more.

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Who are the people behind “Leave Our Kids Alone” and why do they want to limit LGBTQ education?

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023

via CBS News (Pennsylvania)

"My children, my choice, my ways — bottom line," said Gregorian, who is one of the organizers behind "Leave Our Kids Alone," a parental rights group.

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Who are “Leave Our Kids Alone” and why do they want to limit LGBTQ education?

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023

via CBS News (Pennsylvania)

"My children, my choice, my ways — bottom line," said Gregorian, who is one of the organizers behind "Leave Our Kids Alone," a parental rights group.

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Suarez criticizes DeSantis’ handling of slavery curriculum, addresses Trump charges

Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023

via abc7NY (New Jersey)

Francis Suarez's differences with Ron DeSantis include the governor's handling of state standards on teaching Black history and what critics call the "Don't Say Gay" law

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