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‘Terrifying encounter’ with a machete-wielding homeless man pushed woman to flee California for Florida

Thursday, November 30th, 2023

via FOX 5 Atlanta (Georgia)

"My salary increases were not outpacing my rental increases... I was losing money every year."

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Penguin Random House, Authors Sue Iowa Officials Over School Book Ban

Thursday, November 30th, 2023

via The Wall Street Journal (Iowa)

The federal lawsuit seeking to block school book banning in Iowa is the latest effort by publishers, authors and teachers to counter the removal of works from school classrooms and libraries.

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Federal appeals court questions new Texas law targeting ‘explicit’ books

Wednesday, November 29th, 2023

via KXAN (Texas)

Federal appellate judges questioned a new Texas law in court on Wednesday, which aims to get rid of 'sexually explicit' books in public school libraries.

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Federal appeals court questions Texas’ new school library regulations

Wednesday, November 29th, 2023

via The Texas Tribune (Texas)

House Bill 900 seeks to rid school libraries of inappropriate books by requiring book vendors to rate materials. A legal challenge says the law is too vague and broad.

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California vs. Florida: What you need to know before the Newsom-DeSantis debate

Wednesday, November 29th, 2023

via CalMatters (California)

What to know about COVID, homelessness and more before watching Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis debate on Fox.

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California vs. Florida: Why are people moving from one state to the other?

Wednesday, November 29th, 2023

via Los Angeles Times (California)

Cross-country moves between progressive California and conservative Florida have taken an outsize role in the rivalry between Govs. Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom, who are set to debate Thursday night.

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Brattleboro Film Series Features Adaptations of Banned Books

Wednesday, November 29th, 2023

via Seven Days (Vermont)

When Brattleboro Literary Festival executive director Sandy Rouse heard schools across the country were banning books, she immediately thought of Fahrenheit 451 — the 1953...

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Five questions with … Sioux City native, ACLU executive Libby Skarin

Tuesday, November 28th, 2023

via Sioux City Journal (Iowa)

This has been a red-letter autumn for Libby Skarin. In September, the Sioux City born-and-raised attorney, a 2004 graduate of East High School, was named deputy executive director of the ACLU of South…

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State of Texas: Battles on the 2024 ballot take shape as candidates file

Sunday, November 26th, 2023

via KXAN (Texas)

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is taking steps to shake up who wins the GOP primary elections after his impeachment acquittal in the Senate. He's now seeking to push out Republican state r…

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With a propulsive style, Alaska author Paul Greci hopes to keep reluctant readers engaged

Friday, November 24th, 2023

via Anchorage Daily News (Alaska)

Greci, who worked as a teacher for much of his more than 30 years in Alaska, used those experiences in plotting his books to maintain young adults' interest.

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The issue that led to a competitive Democratic primary for a Texas House seat

Friday, November 24th, 2023

via KXAN (Texas)

Texas Rep. Shawn Thierry, D-Houston, said she's seeking re-election for a fifth term to represent House District 146 in south Houston. However, she'll have to fend off the most challeng…

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Books & Books is a Miami cultural force. New foundation aims to expand influence

Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023

via Miami Herald (Florida)

The move will allow a long-planned expansion into schools, under-resourced communities, prisons and, perhaps, even youth sports leagues.

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School choice looms for Florida students, families

Tuesday, November 21st, 2023

via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)

A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

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Dreams dying in a Texas city where immigrants fought for an education

Tuesday, November 21st, 2023

via The Washington Post (Texas)

Undocumented people who came to the U.S. as children are seeing their ambitions thwarted amid legal uncertainty, despite public support.

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Florida teachers grapple with ‘union-busting’ laws

Monday, November 20th, 2023

via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)

A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

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Texas school board launches investigation into how a trans student was stripped of his role in musical

Friday, November 17th, 2023

via The Texas Tribune (Texas)

The Sherman school board also temporarily ended the superintendent oversight of its fine arts programs pending the results of the investigation.

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Flamer by Mike Curato ban upheld by Marietta City Schools

Thursday, November 16th, 2023

via 11Alive (Georgia)

A parent had brought a challenge to the book's removal from libraries and media centers within the district.

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Singer P!nk gives away banned books at South Florida concerts

Thursday, November 16th, 2023

via Sun Sentinel (Florida)

At her South Florida stops, the singer announced Monday, 2,000 copies of four books that have been banned by various public schools will be given away in partnership with PEN America and Books &…

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Pink gives away 2,000 banned books at Florida concerts

Thursday, November 16th, 2023

via High Plains Public Radio (Texas)

The pop music icon is taking a stand against the libraries and classrooms around the U.S. that have removed books due to claims of inappropriate content related to sexuality, gender identity and race.

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