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25 years after Matthew Shepard’s death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk
Thursday, October 12th, 2023
via The Associated PressTwenty-five years have passed since gay 21-year-old college student Matthew Shepard died after being beaten and tied to a remote fence.
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Jill Biden is recognizing 15 young women from around the US for work to improve their communities
Wednesday, October 11th, 2023
via The Washington PostFirst lady Jill Biden is recognizing 15 young women from around the United States for their advocacy on a range of issues in their communities
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Gavin Newsom Casts His Final Vote on High-Profile Bills
Wednesday, October 11th, 2023
via The New York TimesThe California governor approved a measure making it easier to force people into mental health and addiction treatment, and rejected a ban on caste discrimination.
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The number of guns found in U.S. schools has spiked, The Post found
Tuesday, October 10th, 2023
via The Washington PostThe number of guns found in schools -- hidden in backpacks, waistbands and lockers -- has spiked in recent years, impacting hundreds of thousands of students.
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Who Runs the Best U.S. Schools? It May Be the Defense Department.
Tuesday, October 10th, 2023
via The New York TimesSchools for children of military members achieve results rarely seen in public education.
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Haley and Ramaswamy get buzz, but little support among Indian Americans
Tuesday, October 10th, 2023
via The Washington PostHaley and Ramaswamy's conservative politics are at odds with the majority of Indian Americans, who are Democrats.
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Ramaswamy, Haley struggle with Indian Americans’ support
Tuesday, October 10th, 2023
via The Washington PostHaley and Ramaswamy's conservative politics are at odds with the majority of Indian Americans, who are Democrats.
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Oklahoma board approves contract for St. Isidore of Seville Catholic …
Tuesday, October 10th, 2023
via The Washington PostAn Oklahoma board approved a contract with St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, moving it closer to becoming the nation's first religious charter school.
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Who’s running for president? See a rundown of the 2024 candidates
Monday, October 9th, 2023
via The Washington PostAnother Republican presidential candidate has dropped out of the crowded 2024 field
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California governor vetoes bill requiring independent panels to draw local voting districts
Monday, October 9th, 2023
via The Associated PressCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed legislation that would have required dozens of his state's largest cities, counties and educational districts to use citizens' commissions to draw local voting districts.
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Flint Hill does a Dolphins impression; Suitland returns after …
Monday, October 9th, 2023
via The Washington PostIn other high school football notes, a Loudoun Valley player makes a memorable one-handed interception; Northern bounces back after a wild defeat.
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MCPS investigator who closed Beidleman inquiry is twice reassigned
Saturday, October 7th, 2023
via The Washington PostThe district moved Khalid Walker to the general counsel's office. After The Post asked why, it moved him again.
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Meet the candidates for Fairfax County School Board
Saturday, October 7th, 2023
via The Washington PostVoters will select a new board members this November, with all 12 seats up for election. Here's your 2023 voter guide.
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Starting with cross-country, Fairfax introduces middle-school sports
Saturday, October 7th, 2023
via The Washington PostThe county's school system says it's not just about fitness and competition. It's about helping kids make connections.
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Sex education classes often don’t include LGBTQ+ students. New restrictions could make it worse
Saturday, October 7th, 2023
via The Associated PressMany LGBTQ+ students say they have not felt represented in sex education classes. To learn about their identities and how to build healthy, safe relationships, some have turned to social media or YouTube.
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Virginia family sues school system for $30 million over student’s sexual assault in bathroom
Friday, October 6th, 2023
via The Associated PressA teenager and her parents have filed a $30 million lawsuit against a Virginia school system after she was sexually assaulted in a women's restroom by a male student.
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How Do Americans Feel About Politics? ‘Disgust Isn’t a Strong Enough Word’
Friday, October 6th, 2023
via The New York TimesVoters' broad discontent with disarray in Washington transcends political parties, race, age and geography.
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Abe Lincoln and Kevin McCarthy
Friday, October 6th, 2023
via The New York TimesRefusing to listen to the other side of a debate doesn't have a very good record of success.
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Ohio’s GOP supermajority tests limits of democracy before abortion vote
Friday, October 6th, 2023
via The Washington PostParty leaders' actions are the backdrop as voters decide Nov. 7 on a constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights in the state.
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