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Temecula school board outrage over LGBTQ lessons motivates Newsom to rush new textbook law

Thursday, July 20th, 2023

via Miami Herald (Florida)

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Two San Francisco Democrats were at the center of a chaotic school board meeting in Southern California on Tuesday: Gov. Gavin Newsom and slain gay rights leader Harvey Milk.

LGBTQ+, Book Bans, School Board – General, Racism

Sununu won’t run again. Republicans lining up for his job.

Wednesday, July 19th, 2023

via Valley News (New Hampshire)

Gov. Chris Sununu announced Wednesday via Twitter that he will not seek a historic fifth term.'Public service should never be a career, and the time is right for another Republican to lead our great…

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School funding questions will be on Hammond, Whiting general election ballots

Wednesday, July 19th, 2023

via NWI Times (Indiana)

The Lake County Election Board unanimously agreed to place the referenda requested by the School City of Hammond and the School City of Whiting on the Nov. 7 ballot.

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GOP group says KY Gov. Andy Beshear supports surgery for trans kids. He says no.

Wednesday, July 19th, 2023

via Kentucky.com (Kentucky)

Fact check: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, says that one of the most prominent accusations against him in GOP-backed advertisements is untrue.

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Winning Powerball tickets worth $50,000 each sold in Winfield, Michigan City

Wednesday, July 19th, 2023

via NWI Times (Indiana)

No one overcame the 1 in 292 million odds of matching all five white balls and the Powerball. That pushed the estimated jackpot for Wednesday's drawing to $1 billion.

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For This Barbie, Life in Plastic Isn’t Really That Fantastic

Tuesday, July 18th, 2023

via Washington City Paper (District of Columbia)

With tongues planted in cheeks, Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie's much-anticipated Barbie starts a conversation on all things gender.

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Here’s why readers agree with the FDA’s approval of an over-the-counter birth control pill

Tuesday, July 18th, 2023

via Boston.com (Massachusetts)

Around 91% of those who responded to the poll, or 145 readers, agreed with the approval of an over-the-counter birth control pill.

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Three newcomers running for a seat on the West Valley school board

Tuesday, July 18th, 2023

via The Spokesman Review (Washington)

With no incumbent, three newcomers face off in the West Valley school board primary: educator Amy Anselmo, mental health advocate S. John Dubois and home-schooler Tricia Phillips. Each offers varying…

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3 newcomers running for a seat on the West Valley School Board

Tuesday, July 18th, 2023

via The Spokesman Review (Washington)

With no incumbent, three newcomers face off in the West Valley School Board primary: educator Amy Anselmo, mental health advocate S. John Dubois and home-schooler Tricia Phillips. Each offers varying positions topics of supporting students' mental health struggles, the district's role in sex education and addressing school shootings.

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Top Indiana court declines to review scope of sheriffs’ authority over county jails

Monday, July 17th, 2023

via NWI Times (Indiana)

The Indiana Supreme Court is declining to address the question of whether a county sheriff enjoys near-unlimited authority to operate the jail as the sheriff sees fit.

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Meta rejected dozens of women’s health ads. Democrats want answers.

Monday, July 17th, 2023

via Press Herald (Maine)

Lawmakers want the Federal Trade Commission to probe a complaint against the giant.

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New Broward superintendent vows few abrupt changes

Monday, July 17th, 2023

via Sun Sentinel (Florida)

New Broward Superintendent Peter Licata is coming into a school district that has faced years of turmoil, but don't expect any massive shakeups right away. Licata, who started July 11 and will have his first School Board meeting Tuesday, is spending his first weeks listening and learning, not changing, he said in a wide-ranging interview.

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A decade of hate: How South Dakota’s gender-affirming care ban is affecting this family

Monday, July 17th, 2023

via Argus Leader (South Dakota)

Joey and his mom are one of a group of families who have struggled to find medical care in-state or considered leaving because of this bill.

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How many transgender people are there in the U.S.?

Monday, July 17th, 2023

via The Dallas Morning News, Inc. (Texas)

Is the U.S. transgender population really exploding? And what does data tell us about how many transgender people there are in the U.S.? PolitiFact explores...

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Explainer-Are LGBTQ+ rights at stake in Spain’s election?

Monday, July 17th, 2023

via The Gazette (Colorado)

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Parents rights in schools: Who wins with this movement?

Monday, July 17th, 2023

via Deseret News (Utah)

If the Parents Bill of Rights passes the Senate, it would reorder public schools, giving parents an unprecedented say over their children's education.

Parent Involvement, LGBTQ+, Racism, School Board – General

Don’t judge this book by its cover. ‘Rainbow Parenting’ isn’t just for parents.

Sunday, July 16th, 2023

via Press Herald (Maine)

Lindz Amer, who lives in Maine, wrote this guide to help any adult create a queer- and gender-affirming environment for the kids in their lives.

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In the right

Friday, July 14th, 2023

via Deseret News (Utah)

Who loses in the fight over parental rights in schools?

Parent Involvement, LGBTQ+, Racism, School Board – General

JOHNNIE WALKER AND HANNAH WADDINGHAM INTRODUCE ‘MATCH DAY MEMOS’ CAMPAIGN TO RALLY THE NATION TO ‘WATCH WOMEN’S SPORTS’ AND HELP INCREASE THE MERE 10% OF TOTAL SPORTS COVERAGE WOMEN ATHLETES RECEIVE

Friday, July 14th, 2023

via WSFA (Alabama)

As a continuation of the brand's First Strides initiative and in collaboration with Just Women's Sports and the Women's Sports Foundation, Johnnie Walker is working to create more visibility for women…

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