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Judge dismisses West Michigan school critic’s free-speech lawsuit

Saturday, October 4th, 2025

via MLive (Michigan)

A judge rejected Stefanie Boone's contention that Lowell Area Schools violated her free-speech rights.

School Board – General, Book Bans, Parent Involvement

Republicans double down on trans issues as a wedge with independent voters

Friday, October 3rd, 2025

via WTOP (District of Columbia)

It's early on a Thursday evening and Winsome Earle-Sears, Virginia's Republican candidate for governor, is in a familiar place. She's standing outside of a school board meeting to call attention to…

School Board – General, Parent Involvement

KXAN Voter Guide: What to know for the November 2025 elections

Friday, October 3rd, 2025

via KXAN (Texas)

From state constitutional amendments to school district propositions, voters across Central Texas will be deciding important races on the November 2025 ballot.

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Largest NJ teachers’ union is sued over alleged misuse of dues to fund governor run

Friday, October 3rd, 2025

via NorthJersey (New Jersey)

Two public school teachers have sued the NJEA for allegedly channeling member dues into funding former President Sean Spiller's run for NJ governor.

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School District 49 candidates discuss parental rights, mental health and recent actions at student-led forum

Thursday, October 2nd, 2025

via The Gazette (Colorado)

Two fresh faces and a familiar one are challenging two incumbents for seats on the School District 49 Board of Education in November. The five candidates came together for a forum at the school district's Creekside Success Center to field questions from the community on Wednesday night. Board President Lori Thompson and Chris Harrell are […]

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GOP bill would force Michigan school board candidates to state their party affiliation • Michigan Advance

Thursday, October 2nd, 2025

via Michigan Advance (Michigan)

This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Michigan's free newsletter here. A proposed bill from House Republicans would make Michigan's school board candidates declare a party affiliation, a change that's drawing criticism from local election officials and school board members. Under […]

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Northumberland County is considering an appointed school board. Could Virginia see more?

Thursday, October 2nd, 2025

via Inside NoVa (Virginia)

Over 1,200 Northumberland County voters are trying to change how their school board is determined by shifting from an elected to an appointed system, continuing a trend of Virginians challenging the status quo of local school system oversight. State law…

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‘The Librarians’ Review: What Should Children Read?

Thursday, October 2nd, 2025

via The New York Times (Louisiana)

Nine librarians are profiled in Kim A. Snyder's gripping documentary about censorship in public schools.

School Board – General, Parent Involvement

Gov. Gavin Newsom issues first vetoes since legislative session ended

Wednesday, October 1st, 2025

via The Fresno Bee (California)

Gov. Gavin Newsom issued his first vetoes since the legislative session ended last month, striking down 21 bills on Wednesday including one that Republican lawmakers had urged him to dismiss because they said it would 'promote gender ideology.'

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How power is won and held, in New Hampshire and the nation • New Hampshire Bulletin

Wednesday, October 1st, 2025

via The New Hampshire Bulletin (New Hampshire)

Several decades ago, Republican campaign consultant Lee Atwater described how, as The Nation put it, 'Republicans can win the vote of racists without sounding racist themselves.' Atwater outlined the 'Southern Strategy' in a 1981 interview, but its roots stretch out much deeper into America's political past and wrap around its present.

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Federal court tosses Moms For Liberty associate’s case against Lowell Area Schools • Michigan Advance

Wednesday, October 1st, 2025

via Michigan Advance (Michigan)

Siding with a west Michigan school district and several of its employees, a federal court on Tuesday agreed to dismiss a case brought by Moms For Liberty associate Stefanie Boone. Boone argued the school district, its superintendent and assistant superintendent, library media director and the principal and assistant principals of Lowell High School and Lowell […]

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Woman undresses at a California school board meeting to protest transgender bathroom policies

Wednesday, October 1st, 2025

via Los Angeles Times (California)

Beth Bourne was asked to leave the board meeting after she stripped down to her bikini in protest.

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Ohio property tax solutions proposed by DeWine task force. What are they?

Wednesday, October 1st, 2025

via The Columbus Dispatch (Ohio)

Welcome to The Scoop, a weekly newsletter about Ohio politics.

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Moms for Liberty town hall encourages audience to ‘start fighting this fight’

Tuesday, September 30th, 2025

via PennLive (Pennsylvania)

The organization hosted the event on Tuesday night in Susquehanna Township.

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Charlie Kirk’s suburban high school divided on holding ‘Day of Honor’ for slain activist

Thursday, September 18th, 2025

via Chicago Tribune (Illinois)

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High court cases, executive orders thrust religion issues front and center

Sunday, May 4th, 2025

via The Gazette (Colorado)

Where some Christians see great promise, others express great concern over recent activity on the national front pertaining to religious rights, liberty, protection and freedom in America.

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Voters will select a new Community Library Network trustee while Post Falls waits for adults-only room to open

Sunday, May 4th, 2025

via The Spokesman-Review (Idaho)

A former Post Falls School Board member and a former nonprofit communications director are running for an open seat on the Community Library Network Board of Trustees in North Idaho.

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Utopian Dreamers Founded This Alabama City. Now, a Fight Over Books Is Dividing It.

Sunday, May 4th, 2025

via The New York Times (Alabama)

Fairhope originated as an experimental colony, and that spirit remains part of its character. But it now faces a culture war, with its library at the center.

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Here are the 2025 winners of the Sun Sentinel’s annual high school journalism contest

Saturday, May 3rd, 2025

via Sun Sentinel (Florida)

Students from 15 high schools in Broward and Palm Beach counties entered the South Florida Sun Sentinel's annual journalism contest. Here are the 2025 winners.

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