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Trump aims to be a fearless warrior for White advantage

Monday, April 1st, 2024

via The Washington Post (Washington)

The former president's team and allies assure his base that the federal government won't use balanced scales.

Racism

Arkansas’ LEARNS Act on education faces a federal court challenge: What to know about the case

Monday, April 1st, 2024

via Southwest Times Record (Arkansas)

Students and a teacher sued to halt the LEARNS Act on constitutional grounds, citing racial discrimination.

Racism

How racist, anti-immigrant disinformation added to the Key Bridge tragedy

Monday, April 1st, 2024

via The Baltimore Banner (Maryland)

Baltimore has become the latest target of a national far-right campaign spreading thinly veiled racism after a catastrophic event.

Racism

Arizona school board members oppose plan to make their elections partisan

Sunday, March 31st, 2024

via Arizona Daily Star (Arizona)

For Star subscribers: A Tucson lawmaker wants to turn nonpartisan school board elections into the sort of often contentious partisan affairs as races for the Legislature.

Racism, School Board – General

West Virginia Senate president has two election challengers from the political right

Sunday, March 31st, 2024

via WV MetroNews (West Virginia)

Craig Blair is challenged by Republicans Mike Folk and Tom Willis, who want to topple the Senate president.

Racism

‘They pay us less, but everything costs us more.’ California’s women and girls need economic equity

Sunday, March 31st, 2024

via The San Diego Union-Tribune (California)

Nicole Haggard is the director of the Center for the Advancement of Women at Mount Saint Mary's University. She discusses the issue of economic equity for women and girls, addressed in the…

Racism

Commentary: MAGA blames diversity for Baltimore disaster — and everything else

Sunday, March 31st, 2024

via Orlando Sentinel (Florida)

Several leading lights of the far-right have blamed diversity, equity and inclusion for the Key Bridge collapse, writes columnist Fred Grimm. Of course, that's to be expected given that they …

Racism

National Book Award winner offers ‘alternative’ Native history curriculum for schools

Friday, March 29th, 2024

via Tulsa World (Oklahoma)

Ned Blackhawk, who is visiting Tulsa on April 1, said he recognized misinformation and harmful stereotyping of Native history in public school textbooks and wanted to present it differently.

Racism

MAGA blames diversity for Baltimore disaster — and everything else

Friday, March 29th, 2024

via Sun Sentinel (Florida)

Several leading lights of the far-right have blamed diversity, equity and inclusion for the Key Bridge collapse, writes columnist Fred Grimm. Of course, that's to be expected given that they …

Racism

State Rep. Roger Bruce retires after 22 years of service in the Georgia House

Thursday, March 28th, 2024

via The Atlanta Voice (Georgia)

Georgia State Representative Roger Bruce, a Democrat from South Fulton, is retiring from public service after serving in the Georgia House of Representatives since 2003.

Racism

The 44 Percent: Coco Gauff ousted at Miami Open, Diddy’s raid, DEI blamed for bridge collapse

Thursday, March 28th, 2024

via Miami Herald (Florida)

News for Black Miami: Coco Gauff ousted at Miami open, Feds raid Diddy's house, DEI blamed for bridge collapse

Racism

Green Bay City Council, Brown County Board election spending, endorsements: What to know

Thursday, March 28th, 2024

via Green Bay Press-Gazette (Wisconsin)

With the spring election less than a week away, here's who outside, issue groups have backed with spending and endorsements.

Racism

Pleasants County Solid Waste Authority plans electronics recycling event

Thursday, March 28th, 2024

via Parkersburg News and Sentinel (West Virginia)

ST. MARYS — The Pleasants County Solid Waste Authority will hold its annual electronics recycling collection from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 20 at the Momentive Performance Materials Plant, 10851 Energy…

Racism

Original judge in LEARNS Act lawsuit recuses; Rudofsky tabbed to hear challenge over AP Black history course

Wednesday, March 27th, 2024

via Arkansas Democrat Gazette (Arkansas)

U.S. District Judge Lee Rudofsky has been assigned to preside over a lawsuit challenging the LEARNS Act after the previous judge recused herself from the case on Tuesday.

Racism

Californians are divided on LGBTQ issues at schools, but there’s a path to parental support

Wednesday, March 27th, 2024

via CalMatters (California)

While progress has been made on Californians' attitudes, many are still uncomfortable with schools being a place to incorporate LGBTQ topics.

Racism, School Board – General, Book Bans, LGBTQ+

Wheelchair repair wait times would go down to 10 days in CT with new bill

Wednesday, March 27th, 2024

via New Haven Register (Connecticut)

Connecticut legislators aim to lessen delays in wheelchair repairs with a new bill, but advocates and industry representatives say it needs many updates.

Racism

Gov. Youngkin requests to review course syllabi at George Mason, Virginia Commonwealth universities

Tuesday, March 26th, 2024

via The Virginian-Pilot (Virginia)

Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently requested syllabi from two state universities, a move some faculty called 'unprecedented' and reflective of a national trend to challenge academic freedom. Some Board o…

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Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m.

Tuesday, March 26th, 2024

via Delaware State News (Delaware)

Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up for select stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP's complete coverage of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, …

Racism

High school teacher and students sue over Arkansas’ ban on critical race theory

Monday, March 25th, 2024

via The Associated Press (Tennessee)

A high school teacher and two students are suing Arkansas over the state's ban on critical race theory in public schools.

Racism