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White nationalist, anti-LGBTQ activity on the rise, annual hate report shows • Michigan Advance

Friday, June 7th, 2024

via Michigan Advance (Michigan)

WASHINGTON — Emboldened by the mainstreaming of hard-right politics ahead of a presidential election cycle, white nationalist and anti-LGBTQ+ groups increased to record levels in the United States…

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Florida parents sue state over law on challenging books in schools

Thursday, June 6th, 2024

via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)

The parents say the law favors those who want to remove books, and discriminates against those who want to keep them.

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Florida parents file federal suit over law on objecting to books in schools

Thursday, June 6th, 2024

via Sun Sentinel (Florida)

Three parents on Thursday filed a federal lawsuit challenging a controversial 2023 Florida law that increased scrutiny of school-library books and instructional materials, alleging the process for …

School Board – General, Parent Involvement, Book Bans

2024 Colorado primary election: Q&A with Republican candidates for Senate District 23

Thursday, June 6th, 2024

via Fort Collins Coloradoan (Colorado)

Colorado Senate District 23 includes multiple municipalities including Longmont, Loveland and Fort Collins.

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Trenton assault on parental rights watered down, still bad

Thursday, June 6th, 2024

via New Jersey 101.5 (New Jersey)

Moms in New Jersey are on the march again.

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The Veepstakes is on. Here are 10 Republicans Trump could pick to be his running mate

Thursday, June 6th, 2024

via Nevada Public Radio (Nevada)

A lot hangs in the balance on who former President Donald Trump chooses as his running mate: the vice presidential nominee might shape the MAGA movement or could woo voters who lean moderate.

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Susie Hedalen Claims Victory in Republican Superintendent Primary

Wednesday, June 5th, 2024

via Flathead Beacon (Montana)

Susie Hedalen has secured a spot in the general election as the Republican contender for Montana superintendent of public instruction, defeating Sharyl Allen with 62% of the statewide vote in unofficial results posted by the secretary of state's office. Hedalen, who currently serves as superintendent for the Townsend Public Schools and vice chair of the Montana Board of […]

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White nationalist, anti-LGBTQ activity on the rise, annual hate report shows • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

Wednesday, June 5th, 2024

via Pennsylvania Capital-Star (Pennsylvania)

Pennsylvania among the states leading in numbers of anti-government and hate groups, the annual report finds.

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SPLC: Survey shows commonality between hate, anti-government groups and mainstream politics

Wednesday, June 5th, 2024

via The Palm Beach Post (Florida)

The Southern Poverty Law Center's 'Year in Hate & Extremism' report said the Sunshine State is a 'Southern base and headquarters' for extremists.

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Hundreds of new laws will take effect in Washington on June 6, from bans on child marriage to octopus farming

Wednesday, June 5th, 2024

via The Columbian (Washington)

OLYMPIA — New limits on carrying guns openly in public, loosened restrictions on police pursuing suspects, a shorter time period for mortuaries to store unclaimed human remains, and a ban on octopus f

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White nationalist, anti-LGBTQ activity on the rise, annual hate report shows

Wednesday, June 5th, 2024

via Georgia Public Broadcasting (Georgia)

Emboldened by the mainstreaming of hard-right politics ahead of a presidential election cycle, white nationalist and anti-LGBTQ+ groups increased to record levels in the United States last year,…

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30 hate, extremist and anti-government groups operate in Colorado, Southern Poverty Law Center says

Wednesday, June 5th, 2024

via The Denver Post (Colorado)

Thirty hate and extremist groups operated in Colorado in 2023 with anti-government groups spreading across the state, according to a report released Tuesday by the Southern Poverty Law Center.

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3 East Central District veterans vie for judgeship

Wednesday, June 5th, 2024

via InForum (North Dakota)

Two of the three candidates will move on to face off in the general election in November after next week's primary.

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Sarasota School Board advances curtailed public comment, new strategic plan

Wednesday, June 5th, 2024

via Sarasota Herald-Tribune (Florida)

In the first school board meeting since school ended in May, the board approved items ranging from updated district policies to a new strategic plan.

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White nationalist, anti-LGBTQ activity on the rise, annual hate report shows • Ohio Capital Journal

Wednesday, June 5th, 2024

via Ohio Capital Journal (Ohio)

Emboldened by the mainstreaming of hard-right politics ahead of a presidential election cycle, white nationalist and anti-LGBTQ+ groups increased to record levels in the United States last year,…

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Washington parental rights law criticized as a ‘forced outing’ measure is allowed to take effect

Wednesday, June 5th, 2024

via The Associated Press (Washington)

A new Washington state parental rights law derided by critics as a 'forced outing' measure will be allowed to take effect this week.

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Pinellas school committee finds novel ‘Invisible Monsters’ pornographic

Tuesday, June 4th, 2024

via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)

The committee's unanimous vote means the Chuck Palahniuk book must be removed from all district schools.

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Not just Jagger: Big-name musical artists have praised, dissed DeSantis

Tuesday, June 4th, 2024

via The Florida Times-Union (Florida)

Mick Jagger's shoutout to Ron DeSantis Monday night wasn't the first time an artist has had words about the Florida governor.

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Nation’s school districts scrimp and improvise as pandemic funds dry up

Monday, June 3rd, 2024

via The Washington Times (District of Columbia)

Urban school districts paying parents to drive their kids to class. Four-day school weeks in rural towns. Long-term substitute teachers and 'acting superintendents' who stay in their posts for years.

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