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Jeff Landry comes in at No. 2 on new CPAC rating of Republican governors

Tuesday, October 15th, 2024

via The Times-Picayune (Louisiana)

CPAC's chairman said it "set out to determine which governors have best answered the call to defend their state from woke socialism and fight for economic prosperity.'

Racism

Democrats Still Ignoring School Choice As A Top Issue

Tuesday, October 15th, 2024

via Florida Daily (Florida)

With under 25 days until Election Day, both presidential candidates have largely avoided discussions regarding the issue of education and school choice. 'It's an issue I wish we had addressed during…

Racism, School Board – General

Uniting to battle ‘conspiracy theories’. Democrat, Independent and Republican running on same ticket for Mesa school board

Tuesday, October 15th, 2024

via 12News (Arizona)

Three Mesa parents, representing three different political parties, are running on a 'pro-public school' political ticket.

Racism, School Board – General, Parent Involvement

On the Record: Senate District 11 candidates Dallas Harris and Lori Rogich

Tuesday, October 15th, 2024

via The Nevada Independent (Nevada)

The Nevada Independent explore's Harris' and Rogich's views on key legislative issues in a race that could be key to Democrats gaining a supermajority in the Senate.

Racism

LAUSD’s Black student achievement program upended, targeted by conservative Virginia group

Monday, October 14th, 2024

via Los Angeles Times (California)

LAUSD quietly overhauled BSAP, a program meant to bolster struggling Black students, after a legal challenge from a conservative group against basing such help on race.

School Board – General, Racism

Trump’s protests aside, his agenda has plenty of overlap with Project 2025

Monday, October 14th, 2024

via The Associated Press (Washington)

Donald Trump insists that Project 2025, a nearly 1,000-page blueprint for a hard-right turn in American government and society, does not reflect his priorities for a White House encore.

Racism

Iowa nursing home residents get the Bird

Sunday, October 13th, 2024

via The Gazette (Iowa)

Iowa leads a 20-state lawsuit to stop nursing home staffing rules

Racism

A Boise-area board cancels school on Election Day and decides about a controversial book

Saturday, October 12th, 2024

via Idaho Statesman (Idaho)

On Election Day, a school 'doesn't feel like a secure building anymore, with the way the world is.' a school trustee says.

School Board – General, Racism

Northern California MAGA Republicans flock to Reno for Donald Trump rally: ‘He’ll save us’

Saturday, October 12th, 2024

via The Sacramento Bee (California)

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke to thousands Friday evening in a crowded pavilion at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, where he promised to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris in this November's election.

Racism

The election that could decide what Texas school kids learn in classes

Friday, October 11th, 2024

via Houston Chronicle (Texas)

The State Board of Education helps set policy for Texas public schools and has become a flashpoint for Texas culture wars.

Racism

Meet the candidates for the Texas State Board of Education District 11 on Nov. 5 ballot

Friday, October 11th, 2024

via Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Texas)

Republican Brandon Hall and Democrat Rayna Glasser will face off next month.

Racism, Parent Involvement

In attorney general race, candidates’ visions diverge

Friday, October 11th, 2024

via The Journal Gazette (Indiana)

Indiana's spot as attorney general is back on the ballot, and the candidates vying to fill the once-technocratic role of chief legal officer have diverging visions for its future.

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After years on Miami’s school board culture-war frontlines, Báez-Geller runs for Congress

Friday, October 11th, 2024

via Miami Herald (Florida)

Meet the Democratic candidate running for Florida's 27th congressional seat against Maria Elvira Salazar, school board member Lucia Báez-Geller.

School Board – General, Racism

In Texas’ biggest purple county, this far-right Republican is creating a playbook for local governing

Friday, October 11th, 2024

via The Texas Tribune (Texas)

From cutting social services to changing election rules, Tarrant County Judge Tim O'Hare has pushed his agenda with an uncompromising approach.

Racism, School Board – General

Inaugural State of Region 4 event highlights growths, challenges in northeast North Dakota

Thursday, October 10th, 2024

via Grand Forks Herald (North Dakota)

U.S. Rep. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., said now is the time for the region to get less aspirational and more operational.

Racism, Book Bans

Education advocates say Ohio Issue 1 could significantly impact state lawmakers’ priorities • Ohio Capital Journal

Thursday, October 10th, 2024

via Ohio Capital Journal (Ohio)

Ohio education advocates say that fair districts mean better representation, so Ohio Issue 1 could have the potential to impact whether lawmakers will continue focusing on culture wars and private…

Racism, School Board – General

In one Maryland House race, a raging debate over what it means to be local

Wednesday, October 9th, 2024

via The Baltimore Banner (Maryland)

The candidates are vying to succeed Rep. David Trone in a district where Democrats narrowly outnumber Republicans.

Racism

Indiana passed a law to promote free speech in class. A lawsuit says it does the opposite

Wednesday, October 9th, 2024

via The Herald-Times (Indiana)

Four complaints were lodged against an IU professor before the semester even started.

Racism

Luis Tiant gave Red Sox great pitching and a very funky windup. His joy was just a bonus

Tuesday, October 8th, 2024

via The New York Times (Ohio)

The popular "El Tiante" was one of the best things to happen in Boston in the 70s, and Boston was one of the best things to happen to him.

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