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Virginia public school enrollment continues to lag pre-pandemic …
Friday, November 10th, 2023
via The Washington PostNew data from the state show progress but not a full return to the status quo.
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Voters drub Moms for Liberty ‘parental rights’ candidates at the ballot
Friday, November 10th, 2023
via The Washington PostIn Pennsylvania, Iowa, Virginia, Minnesota, New Jersey and elsewhere, the education culture war fell flat.
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When bullying is linked to suicide, more parents take schools to court
Friday, November 10th, 2023
via The Washington PostA Washington Post analysis found nearly 200 incidents in recent years when a bullied student took his or her own life. Some schools are paying out millions and changing policies.
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Texas transgender student loses role in musical over school policy
Friday, November 10th, 2023
via The Washington PostMax Hightower, a student at Sherman High School, lost a role in 'Oklahoma!' because the character's gender did not match his sex assigned at birth, he said.
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Taylor Swift’s Argentina concert takes political turn as presidential election nears
Thursday, November 9th, 2023
via The Associated PressPolitics was suddenly a topic of conversation as thousands of Taylor Swift fans eagerly lined up for the superstar's first-ever concert in Argentina.
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Pastor’s suicide brings grief, warnings of the dangers of outing amid erosion of LGBTQ+ rights
Thursday, November 9th, 2023
via The Associated PressA small-town Alabama mayor and pastor killed himself after a conservative news site reported he had a social media persona where he dressed in women's clothing while wearing a wig and makeup.
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Blue prevailed in Virginia’s elections. Now its red governor seeks compromise.
Thursday, November 9th, 2023
via The Washington PostDemocrats took control of the General Assembly in this week's elections, and Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin will need cooperation to get anything done.
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NBC hosts a GOP debate — and its right-wing misinformation
Thursday, November 9th, 2023
via The Washington PostFive Republicans who almost certainly won't be their party's 2024 presidential nominee used network airtime to spread false claims lifted from right-wing media.
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Three Michigan school board members lose recall battles over retired mascot
Thursday, November 9th, 2023
via The Associated PressThree Michigan school board members have been recalled, victims of a controversial decision to retire a school mascot.
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Why a bucolic Tennessee suburb is a hotbed of ‘Christian Nashville-ism’
Wednesday, November 8th, 2023
via The Washington PostThe mix of religion, power, money and influence around Nashville and its suburbs makes it fertile ground for a Southern evangelical take on Christian nationalism.
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Democrats dominate N. Va., with some losses reflecting voter frustrations
Wednesday, November 8th, 2023
via The Washington PostIn an election that showed the Democrats' continued strength, one exception was Loudoun County Commonwealth's Attorney Buta Biberaj's close race.
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In School Board Elections, Parental Rights Movement Is Dealt Setbacks
Wednesday, November 8th, 2023
via The New York TimesCulture battles on gender and race did not seem to move many voters.
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Liberal and moderate candidates take control of school boards in contentious races across US
Wednesday, November 8th, 2023
via The Associated PressLiberal and moderate candidates have won seats in polarizing elections against social conservatives across the U.S.
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Candidate who wouldn’t denounce Moms for Liberty chapter after Hitler quote wins Indiana mayor race
Wednesday, November 8th, 2023
via The Associated PressA Republican candidate who refused to denounce a local Moms for Liberty Chapter that used a quote by Adolf Hitler in a newsletter earlier this year has won the election for mayor of Carmel, Indiana, a suburb of Indianapolis.
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Nikki Haley Wears the Skirts
Wednesday, November 8th, 2023
via The New York TimesWhether on the debate stage or 'The Daily Show,' the Republican presidential candidate is strategic about standing out — in every way.
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The Streak Continues
Wednesday, November 8th, 2023
via The New York TimesA look at last night's election results.
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Librarians turn to civil rights agency to oppose book bans and their firings
Wednesday, November 8th, 2023
via The Associated PressSome librarians who've been fired as they take a stand against discrimination and banning books are turning to a federal civil-rights enforcement agency for help.
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Virginia Dashes Youngkin’s Hopes of a G.O.P. Takeover, and Maybe More
Wednesday, November 8th, 2023
via The New York TimesDemocratic victories in the state's legislative races delivered a major setback to the Republican governor, who is widely seen as eyeing the presidency.
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Democratic-backed candidates poised to sweep Fairfax County school board race
Wednesday, November 8th, 2023
via The Washington PostFairfax County voters have selected a new school board as all 12 seats were for election. Meet the winning candidates of the 2023 race.
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