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Elon Musk, self-described ‘free speech absolutist,’ sues nonprofit over its speech
Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023
via Miami Herald (Florida)Elon Musk, owner of the company formerly called Twitter and an avowed crusader for free speech, this week followed through on a threat and sued a nonprofit over its statements criticizing his firm, now called X.
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Federal judge declines to block new Indiana law barring teaching of human sexuality in grades K-3
Tuesday, August 1st, 2023
via Chicago Tribune (Illinois)A federal judge has declined to block the enforcement of a new state law barring the teaching of human sexuality to students from pre-K through the third grade.
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Stitt executive order targets transgender rights
Tuesday, August 1st, 2023
via The Journal Record (Oklahoma)Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday directed state agencies to use narrow definitions of 'female' and 'male,' in the latest attack on transgender rights in a state that already has laws targeting bathroom use, health care and sports teams for transgender people.
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Transgender rights targeted in executive order signed by Oklahoma governor
Tuesday, August 1st, 2023
via The Seattle Times (Washington)Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed an executive order targeting transgender rights in Oklahoma.
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Federal judge declines to block new Indiana law barring teaching of sex in grades K-3
Monday, July 31st, 2023
via The Seattle Times (Washington)A federal judge has declined to block the enforcement of a new state law barring the teaching of human sexuality to students from pre-K through the third grade.
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GOP probe fails to prove teachers union influence on CDC guidance, Democrats say
Monday, July 31st, 2023
via POLITICO (New York)'I think Republicans on this committee are exasperated because they can't get to the conclusion they want. There's no evidence to support the story they're trying to create,' said Rep. Robert Garcia.
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Longtime school board member rescinds candidacy
Monday, July 31st, 2023
via Juneau Empire (Alaska)Brian Holst pulls from race days after submitting, set to step away after nine years.
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‘Mama bears’ may be the 2024 race’s soccer moms. But where the GOP seeks votes, some see extremism
Sunday, July 30th, 2023
via Quad City Times (Iowa)In many election cycles, there's a snappy shorthand used to describe the type of voters who may help decide the winner. Think soccer moms or security moms. Even NASCAR dads. And now, the 'mama bears.'
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Candidates for local office scramble as Aug. 1 election looms
Sunday, July 30th, 2023
via The Spokesman Review (Washington)Ballots are due Tuesday for the August primary, in which Spokane voters will select the two candidates that will compete for the mayor's office, positions on the City Council and the Spokane Public…
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National culture war blows through Old Lyme’s town center
Saturday, July 29th, 2023
via The Day (Connecticut)Old Lyme ― As drizzle turned to cloudy humidity at the library on the corner of Lyme Street one Friday afternoon in July, 16-year-old Leo Evans dropped into the stately brick building while his…
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Judge denies injunction by ACLU in Indiana sex education law
Saturday, July 29th, 2023
via Indystar (Indiana)Just days before most Indiana schools start, a sex education law will remain on the books after a federal judge's decision.
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Candidates for Deer Park School Board say they’re willing to go against state law
Saturday, July 29th, 2023
via The Spokesman Review (Washington)Five candidates are running for a seat on the Deer Park School Board, a sizable number for the growing district in northern Spokane County where seats sometimes struggle to receive multiple…
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Protesters call for repeal of HB 1080, South Dakota’s gender-affirming care ban
Saturday, July 29th, 2023
via Argus Leader (South Dakota)Dozens of LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit people and allies called for the repeal of South Dakota's gender-affirming care ban in the next legislative session.
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Old Lyme ‘kerfuffle’ over sex education book spills into Lyme
Saturday, July 29th, 2023
via The Day (Connecticut)Lyme ― A sex education book for teens that made waves in Old Lyme will soon be on the shelves in Lyme. Lyme Public Library Director Melissa Fournier this week said the 'kerfuffle' surrounding the…
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Battle over books: Wood County residents pressure library to restrict titles with LGBTQ, sexual themes
Friday, July 28th, 2023
via Register Herald (West Virginia)This story was originally published by Mountain State Spotlight. Get stories like this delivered to your email inbox once a week; sign up for the free newsletter at…
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INTIMINA Releases “Say Period”, a Free Guide For Florida Parents to Start Conversations With Their Children About Menstruation
Friday, July 28th, 2023
via WBRC (Alabama)As students and parents head back to school for a new year, they're faced with the most restrictive law against basic sex education in decades.Periods are not political. NEW YORK, July 28, 2023…
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From state houses to Congress, anti-trans fights arrive in Washington
Friday, July 28th, 2023
via The Detroit News (Michigan)Since January dozens of state legislatures have debated anti-trans bills on an almost daily basis; at least 66 bills introduced in the past seven months have become law.
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Meanwhile Park, a backyard venture, will debut Matthew Ivan Bennett’s new play
Friday, July 28th, 2023
via The Salt Lake Tribune (Utah)A Salt Lake City man has created an outdoor theater space in his backyard, called Meanwhile Park — and is producing a new romantic comedy by Utah playwright Matthew Ivan Bennet.
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Kimberly middle school was accused of having a ‘pornographic’ book. But it isn’t true.
Friday, July 28th, 2023
via The Post-Crescent (Wisconsin)Middle school students in the Kimberly Area School District don't have access to
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