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U.S. House passes ‘anti-woke’ bill aimed at diversity, equity and inclusion in higher ed • New Hampshire Bulletin
Thursday, September 19th, 2024
via The New Hampshire Bulletin (New Hampshire)A GOP measure barring accrediting organizations from requiring colleges and universities to adopt diversity, equity, and inclusion policies as a condition of accreditation passed the U.S. House…
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Letters for Thursday, Sept. 19
Thursday, September 19th, 2024
via The Spokesman-Review (Idaho)Ferguson shouldn't judge
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Paid political letter:The Other Mothers
Wednesday, September 18th, 2024
via Grand Forks Herald (North Dakota)Ideas and opinions in this letter are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the stance of this paper. The author of this letter has paid for its placement.
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What to know about the candidates and issues in Indiana’s open U.S. Senate race
Tuesday, September 17th, 2024
via The Indianapolis Star (Indiana)Indiana has an open U.S. Senate seat on 2024 ballots. Republican Jim Banks, Democrat Valerie McCray and Libertarian Andrew Horning are competing.
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Wellens column: Having a lot of heart isn’t always a good thing
Tuesday, September 17th, 2024
via Duluth News Tribune (Minnesota)Coverage of Bulldog hockey will look different in 2024-25 as News Tribune UMD hockey reporter Matt Wellens undergoes treatment for a rare heart condition not caused by brats, beer and cheese curds.
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Do you know the 3 branches of US government? Many don’t, leading to a push for civics education
Tuesday, September 17th, 2024
via ABC7 New York (New York)Many people think it's time for a new push for civics instruction in college after a recent survey found a third of people can't name the three branches of government.
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Florida Gets ‘Top Grades’ On Education Freedom
Tuesday, September 17th, 2024
via Florida Daily (Florida)The Heritage Foundation released its top states for the Education Freedom Report Card. For the third straight year, Florida ranked first overall. The state received top marks on prioritizing freedom…
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The scapegoating of Haitians in Springfield is being used as a distraction • Ohio Capital Journal
Tuesday, September 17th, 2024
via Ohio Capital Journal (Ohio)Ohio's most prominent elected Republicans are scapegoating Haitians in Springfield with racist, xenophobic lies. That helps keep everyone distracted from the extremist proposals outlined by former…
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‘Is ‘Judge Judy’ on the Supreme Court?’: Lack of civics knowledge leads to colleges filling the gap
Tuesday, September 17th, 2024
via WESH (Florida)A recent survey showed that a third of American adults can't name the three branches of the federal government, and many think we should be aiming higher and are pushing for more civics education.
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Is ‘Judge Judy’ on the Supreme Court? Lack of civics knowledge leads to colleges filling the gap
Monday, September 16th, 2024
via The Associated Press (California)Surveys show that a third of American adults can't name the three branches of the federal government.
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Among Idaho lawmakers, it’s Freedom Caucus vs. Freedom Caucus
Sunday, September 15th, 2024
via Idaho Statesman (Idaho)The coalition of conservative legislators has fractured — and its brand is heading for a custody battle.
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NC superintendent candidates clash over extremism, school vouchers, resegregation
Saturday, September 14th, 2024
via The News & Observer (North Carolina)Mo Green and Michele Morrow tried to portray each other as being too extreme to lead the state's public schools.
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Spring Branch ISD trial pits election experts against each other, trustees deny voter suppression claims
Saturday, September 14th, 2024
via Houston Chronicle (Texas)Spring Branch ISD's voting rights trial wrapped on Friday, but the judge's verdict will likely still take months to receive. Here's how it went.
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As civic knowledge declines, programs work to engage young people in democracy
Friday, September 13th, 2024
via The Associated Press (New York)With studies showing a decline in civics education and knowledge across the U.S., programs from Arizona to New York are working to engage the next generation in democracy.
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Florida Man Sentenced to Prison for Targeting Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers
Friday, September 13th, 2024
via Florida Daily (Florida)Tampa, FL – A Florida man was sentenced today to one year and a day in prison for conspiring to injure, oppress, threaten or intimidate employees of pro-life pregnancy help centers in the free…
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Delaware school district shares new teacher training, resources aimed at Black history
Friday, September 13th, 2024
via Delawareonline (Delaware)Delaware officially launches statewide adoption of Christina's course: "The Visual and Performing Arts: HB198 Self-Paced Coursework."
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Project 2025 in the classroom
Tuesday, September 10th, 2024
via The Daily Progress (Virginia)Racism
Where do Virginia congressional candidates in key districts stand on top policy issues?
Monday, September 9th, 2024
via Inside NoVa (Virginia)As Election Day draws closer, The Mercury asked candidates in four key Virginia congressional races — Districts 2, 7, 9 and 10 — to share their views and policy plans
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Walz underlines Democrats’ support of LGBTQ rights, slams Vance on school shootings • Ohio Capital Journal
Monday, September 9th, 2024
via Ohio Capital Journal (Ohio)Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Saturday night touted his and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris' advocacy for LGBTQ rights in a keynote address he delivered at the Human Rights Campaign's annual…
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