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Thursday, September 28th, 2023

via The Spokesman Review (Washington)

Washington and North Idaho election and political coverage from The Spokesman-Review.

School Board – General, LGBTQ+

Education Sec. Tutwiler wants to develop strategy around mental health support in schools

Thursday, September 28th, 2023

via The Boston Globe (Massachusetts)

As part of his effort to prioritize mental health resources and infrastructure in public schools, MA Education Secretary Tutwiler attended a round table discussion with Woburn high school students on…

Social Emotional Learning, LGBTQ+

Harford County Board of Education member names six books that concerned parents deem inappropriate

Thursday, September 28th, 2023

via Baltimore Sun (Maryland)

Four of the six books singled out by Harford Board of Education Vice President Melissa Hahn as "inappropriate" are currently in Harford's public high school libraries.

Parent Involvement, LGBTQ+, School Board – General

Does sitting for a long time each day increase the risk of dementia?

Thursday, September 28th, 2023

via Deseret News (Utah)

New research found that adults 60 and older who spend more than 10 hours a day sitting — whether at work or watching TV or driving a car — have a significantly increased risk compared to others.

LGBTQ+

Letters for Sept. 28, 2023

Thursday, September 28th, 2023

via The Spokesman Review (Washington)

Blame us, not the government

LGBTQ+, School Board – General

As Cameron digs in on anti-trans rhetoric, some Republicans wonder if it’s too far

Thursday, September 28th, 2023

via Kentucky.com (Kentucky)

Some Republicans interviewed for this story said the political characterizations of trans-rights issues leaves little room for the nuance they believe exists for many constituents.

LGBTQ+

Samantha Bee’s ‘Your Favorite Woman’ coming to Iowa City

Thursday, September 28th, 2023

via The Gazette (Iowa)

Comedian and TV personality infuses serious topics with humor

LGBTQ+

She challenges one school book a week. She says she’ll never stop.

Thursday, September 28th, 2023

via The Washington Post (Maryland)

The majority of all school book challenges in the United States came from just 11 people. Meet Jennifer Petersen.

LGBTQ+, School Board – General

How a Moms for Liberty-aligned attack on library content is upending politics in Philly burbs

Thursday, September 28th, 2023

via The Philadelphia Inquirer (Pennsylvania)

The situation exemplifies how culture-war battles previously playing out across the country in school board meetings have found a new front line: the public library.

Parent Involvement, LGBTQ+, Book Bans, School Board – General

As Muslims’ status as political punching bag fades, some are fighting against LGBTQ+ acceptance

Thursday, September 28th, 2023

via Miami Herald (Florida)

For months, hundreds of religious parents have regularly rallied outside a Maryland school board building, aghast at curriculum featuring books that portray LGBTQ+ families to elementary school kids.

Parent Involvement, LGBTQ+, Book Bans, School Board – General

Rewrite of Indiana campaign finance laws on tap?

Wednesday, September 27th, 2023

via NWI Times (Indiana)

"We must leave it to the General Assembly to update its statutes to remedy any such constitutional defect," said Justice Derek Molter of the Indiana Supreme Court.

LGBTQ+, Book Bans, School Board – General

A day for damage control

Wednesday, September 27th, 2023

via POLITICO (New York)

Liberals called an emergency caucus meeting on Tuesday evening.

LGBTQ+

A Massachusetts reproductive rights organization expands into N.H.

Tuesday, September 26th, 2023

via The Boston Globe (Massachusetts)

Reproductive Equity Now's president, Rebecca Hart Holder, said the organization's goal is to make the region 'a beacon for abortion access.'

LGBTQ+

Group says Illinois parents should know sex ed opt-out rights

Tuesday, September 26th, 2023

via Washington Examiner (District of Columbia)

As the new school year is well underway, a parent's rights advocacy group is urging Illinois families to know what their options are concerning sex education being taught in some schools.

Parent Involvement, LGBTQ+

Ed Sheeran, Wilco and Green Day lead this week’s new music releases

Tuesday, September 26th, 2023

via Cleveland.com (Ohio)

Ed Sheeran drops his second album of 2023 -- and first not to use a mathematical signs as its title -- joining new music releases from Wilco, Heart's Ann Wilson, Code Orange and others, plus an anniversary box set for Green Day's landmark "Dookie."

LGBTQ+

Tucson Pride’s 46th annual festival comes against backdrop of backlash

Monday, September 25th, 2023

via Tucson Newspapers (Arizona)

The annual Tucson event that celebrates the LBGTQ+ community takes on a sense of urgency as politicians craft bills nationwide to weaken rights for the transgender community.

LGBTQ+

This week’s TV: Not your usual ‘Premiere Week,’ Jesse L. Martin gets a starring role, and a ‘Boys’ spinoff debuts

Monday, September 25th, 2023

via The Boston Globe (Massachusetts)

In other years, this is the week that networks would introduce new fall lineups. But instead, due to the impact of the strikes, they'll mostly be launching new seasons of unscripted reality shows,…

LGBTQ+

This Week in South Florida: Miami-Dade School Board District 7 race

Sunday, September 24th, 2023

via Local 10 (Florida)

School board elections are still more than a year away, but the runway is a long one for candidates filing in a year of major changes to Florida schools.

LGBTQ+, School Board – General

Long-time incumbent who stresses student opportunities faces challenger calling for more transparency on Central Valley School Board

Sunday, September 24th, 2023

via The Spokesman Review (Washington)

Debra Long has served on the Central Valley School Board for about 20 years, and she is proud to point to a record she says has boosted academics and opportunities for students.

LGBTQ+, School Board – General