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Tell us: Are you concerned about attacks on free speech?

Friday, September 15th, 2023

via Boston.com (Massachusetts)

Experts say attacks against free speech are on the rise across the country. Are you concerned about the rise of attacks against free speech?

LGBTQ+, Racism

2 asked to leave CCSD board meeting over sex ed comments

Friday, September 15th, 2023

via Las Vegas Review-Journal (Nevada)

Two people were asked by police to leave a Clark County School Board meeting Thursday after yelling at trustees while they considered an item about a Sex Education Advisory Committee.

Parent Involvement, LGBTQ+, School Board – General

“She’s a hero:” Indiana man gets 70 years after Laurel teen reports abuse

Friday, September 15th, 2023

via The Billings Gazette (Montana)

The girl who reported the abuse, Yellowstone County District Judge Ashley Harada said, needs to know that Morrissey will be held to justice.

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Indiana attorney general defending validity of new police bystander law

Thursday, September 14th, 2023

via NWI Times (Indiana)

Records show contracted attorney James Bopp Jr., a prominent conservative lawyer from Terre Haute, is representing Republican Attorney General Todd Rokita in the case.

LGBTQ+, Book Bans, School Board – General

Comedy about a family in crisis takes the stage in Tucson

Thursday, September 14th, 2023

via Tucson Newspapers (Arizona)

Live Theatre Workshop's production of "Hir" puts the internal chaos of wonderful characters on full display in Tucson.

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Critics question cost of Florida school vouchers

Thursday, September 14th, 2023

via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)

A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

LGBTQ+, School Board – General

Reader asks where to find the TV Guide and if Bufferin is still on the market

Wednesday, September 13th, 2023

via Sun Journal (Maine)

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I want to know if the TV Guides are still being published. I have not seen any in the stores. I have been collecting the Fall Previews for years. Also, I can't find Bufferin anywhere. Is that still being made? I take it for headaches. — No name, Lewiston ANSWER: Sun Spots […]

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Ga. school district to review books for sexually explicit content

Wednesday, September 13th, 2023

via Miami Herald (Florida)

ATLANTA -- The Marietta school board Tuesday evening approved a staff directive to review the books in its school libraries and remove works with sexually explicit material that they believe are inappropriate for students.

LGBTQ+, School Board – General

Marietta school district to review books for sexually explicit content

Wednesday, September 13th, 2023

via AJC (Georgia)

Marietta administrators did not give a timeline for how long it will take to complete the review.

LGBTQ+, School Board – General

LGBTQ+ materials at middle school fuel emotional debate at Goffstown meeting

Wednesday, September 13th, 2023

via Nashua Telegraph (New Hampshire)

GOFFSTOWN – Amid flash flood warnings and heavy rain, the Goffstown High School Media Center was packed with residents, state representatives, parents, and students Monday to discuss the recent…

LGBTQ+, School Board – General

Indiana tops tax revenue target in August

Tuesday, September 12th, 2023

via NWI Times (Indiana)

The state of Indiana exceeded its August tax revenue target by $50.8 million, or 1.7%, according to data released Monday by the State Budget Agency.

LGBTQ+, Book Bans, School Board – General

Sedentary seniors more likely at risk of dementia: study

Tuesday, September 12th, 2023

via Messenger Inquirer (Kentucky)

'We were surprised to find that the risk of dementia begins to rapidly increase after 10 hours spent sedentary each day."

LGBTQ+

Indian Superstar Akshay Kumar Breaks Records As Well As Stigma In OMG 2; Film Tackles Taboo around Sex Education in India

Tuesday, September 12th, 2023

via WSFA (Alabama)

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Carson man dishes on two decades behind high school snack bar

Tuesday, September 12th, 2023

via The Nevada Independent (Nevada)

This week's newsletter features a profile on Dave Lawson who managed concessions at Carson High School for two decades, a recap of a community meeting by Clark County trustees and more.

LGBTQ+, School Board – General

Controversy over viral post about UArizona lecture on gender identity and kids

Tuesday, September 12th, 2023

via KTVK (Arizona)

The post shows a lesson plan about asking kids as young as three years old about their gender identity.

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D-Mannose for UTI: Is It a Cure?

Tuesday, September 12th, 2023

via WTOP (District of Columbia)

Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, can be painful. Unfortunately, they're also common. People of all sexes can get UTIs, but you can be at a higher risk if you are female. Research shows that more…

LGBTQ+

Anti-Semitic 9/11 flyers appear in Portland on anniversary of attacks

Monday, September 11th, 2023

via Bangor Daily News (Maine)

Carl Currie wasn't surprised when he found one of the flyers at Congress and Park streets. 'This is the new Congress Street,' he said.

LGBTQ+, School Board – General

3 ways Christian nationalism redefined American politics after 9/11

Monday, September 11th, 2023

via NJ.com (New Jersey)

From Islamophobia to shifts in voting behavior, masculinity, and the Patriot Act, let's explore the complex interplay of faith and politics that has shaped America's path in the 22 years since the New York terrorist attacks.

Parent Involvement, LGBTQ+

To slash CDC budget, House GOP target major HIV program Trump launched

Sunday, September 10th, 2023

via The Seattle Times (Washington)

A Trump program aimed at ending the HIV epidemic is one of several health initiatives targeted for substantial cuts by members of his own party as they eye next year's elections.

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