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Biden-Trump debate topics could include immigration, abortion, Israel and Ukraine
Friday, May 17th, 2024
via Detroit Free Press (Michigan)From climate change to foreign policy, a look at some of the topics that Biden and Trump might face during the debates.
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Minnesota Legislature approves bill prohibiting book bans in public schools, libraries
Thursday, May 16th, 2024
via Star Tribune (Minnesota)Backers say the law would curb politicized campaigns against titles that focus on LGBTQ and multiracial experiences.
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Florida Rep. Byron Donalds’ political career in photos
Thursday, May 16th, 2024
via Lohud (New York)Republican Byron Donalds has served as the U.S. representative for Florida's 19th congressional district since 2021.
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Minnesota lawmakers OK school policy changes on cell phones, book bans, literacy
Wednesday, May 15th, 2024
via MPR News (Minnesota)The bill approved Wednesday also requires students be offered mental health instruction. It heads to Gov. Tim Walz's desk for signing. Some Republicans criticized the measure as unnecessarily…
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Book ban prohibition approved by MN lawmakers, heads to Walz for signature
Wednesday, May 15th, 2024
via FOX59 News (Minnesota)An effort to stop books from being removed from Minnesota schools' libraries has been passed by lawmakers, and will head to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for approval.
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Civil rights complaint filed against Cobb County Schools over book ban
Wednesday, May 15th, 2024
via 11Alive (Georgia)A national non-profit organization is taking aim at Cobb County Schools over the district's decision to remove certain books from school libraries.
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Book-banning advocates seek elected power as book challenges near fever pitch
Wednesday, May 15th, 2024
via Lincoln Journal Star (Nebraska)Book challenges can come from community members, parents or activists. In western North Carolina, some school boards saw those challenges come from school board candidates and school board members themselves.
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Megan Srinivas running for reelection to House District 30 on Des Moines’ south side
Wednesday, May 15th, 2024
via The Des Moines Register (Iowa)Where does Iowa House District 30 Rep. Megan Srinivas stand on issues such as education, abortion and taxes in reelection bid?
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‘Our voice deserves to be heard’: Nashville Youth Poet Laureate speaks out on gun violence
Wednesday, May 15th, 2024
via Tennessean (Tennessee)Jadyn Marshall recited an original poem in front of Nashville leaders and educators Tuesday.
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Cobb book bans: School district accused of racial, sexual discrimination
Tuesday, May 14th, 2024
via Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Georgia)The complaint outlines roughly a year's worth of controversy over books in Cobb schools.
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Civil rights complaint filed against Cobb County Schools over book removal
Tuesday, May 14th, 2024
via FOX 5 Atlanta (Georgia)The federal civil rights complaint claims Cobb County School's decision to remove seven books from its libraries created a "hostile environment" for some of the county's students.
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Florida was just named the best education state in the nation. Here’s how.
Monday, May 13th, 2024
via The Palm Beach Post (Florida)U.S. News and World Report just gave Florida a noteworthy distinction: the top state for education
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For speaking to the powerful on behalf of the powerless, Eric Gray is our Central Floridian of the Year
Sunday, May 12th, 2024
via Orlando Sentinel (Florida)Every year, the Orlando Sentinel honors a group of heroes who make big differences in local lives: Those whose inspiration and hard work support our community at the time w hen their efforts are mo…
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VCU students walk out of commencement during Youngkin address
Saturday, May 11th, 2024
via The Spokesman-Review (Washington)Dozens of Virginia Commonwealth University students walked out of their graduation ceremony Saturday as Gov. Glenn Youngkin delivered the commencement address, demonstrating support for Palestinians and protesting some of the Republican's crusade against racial equity in education.
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These 6 Iowa high school graduates made advocacy and volunteering their mission
Thursday, May 9th, 2024
via The Des Moines Register (Iowa)Six students, including zoo volunteers, a church leader and LGBTQ+ advocates, were nominated in recognition of their advocacy and volunteer work.
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Mistrust, fights and blood sport: How COVID-19 trauma is shaping the 2024 election
Thursday, May 9th, 2024
via Los Angeles Times (California)Americans want to forget about COVID-19, but fallout from the pandemic is shaping voter attitudes about the nation's economy and divisive politics heading into a Biden-Trump rematch.
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Candidates in Brevard County school board race want to end the ‘politically divisive’ culture
Wednesday, May 8th, 2024
via WESH (Florida)From mask mandates to book bans, Brevard County's school board become a political battleground and birthplace of a national movement. Now, there's a move to shed that image.
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Armstrong, Miller discuss governing approaches, social issues ahead of June primary
Tuesday, May 7th, 2024
via The Bismarck Tribune (North Dakota)U.S. Rep. Kelly Armstrong and Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller are hoping to secure North Dakota's Republican nomination to be the state's next governor, with outgoing Gov. Doug Burgum not seeking
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CT: ‘Safe haven’ for transgender youth? For some, not safe enough
Monday, May 6th, 2024
via Hartford Courant (Connecticut)Connecticut lawmakers and advocates are pushing for legislation offering protections for transgender and LGBTQ+ students.
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