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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.
Book Bans
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.
School Board – General
School Board member sues district, saying she was told to stop …
Friday, October 6th, 2023
via The Washington PostHeather Rooks, a School Board member in Peoria, Ariz., is suing the district she helps lead after officials allegedly ordered her to stop quoting the Bible.
School Board – General
Stricter state laws are chipping away at sex education in K-12 schools
Friday, October 6th, 2023
via The Associated PressMany states are shifting their approach to sex education in K-12 schools with stricter regulations on when and what students learn about their bodies.
Sex Education
Victim of school bathroom sexual assault sues Va. school district
Thursday, October 5th, 2023
via The Washington PostA teenager who was sexually assaulted in a Loudoun County school in 2021 is seeking $30 million, alleging school officials tried to cover up the incident.
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New U.A.W. Chief Has a Nonnegotiable Demand: Eat the Rich
Thursday, October 5th, 2023
via The New York TimesShawn Fain's disdain for the 'billionaire class' informs his showdown with Detroit's automakers. Now he must prove that his hard-core tactics pay off.
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California workers will get five sick days instead of three under law signed by Gov. Newsom
Thursday, October 5th, 2023
via The Associated PressCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law to increase the amount of minimum sick days for workers from three days to five.
School Board – General
Future of Ohio’s education system is unclear after judge extends restraining order on K-12 overhaul
Wednesday, October 4th, 2023
via The Associated PressThe future of Ohio's public education system hangs in the balance after a judge once again prevented the state from moving forward with a planned GOP-backed overhaul that a group of parents says is unconstitutional.
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Ohio governor and elected education leaders both say they’re in charge
Wednesday, October 4th, 2023
via The Washington PostRepublican state lawmakers in Ohio want Gov. Mike DeWine (R) to have complete control over the state's education board.
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Judy Blume, James Patterson and other authors are helping PEN America open Florida office
Wednesday, October 4th, 2023
via The Associated PressJudy Blume, James Patterson and Michael Connelly are among 24 prominent writers who have raised more than $3 million to help PEN America open a center in Miami and expand it efforts to counter Florida's surge in book bannings in recent years.
Book Bans
Partnership for Petersburg is Youngkin’s signature initiative. What …
Wednesday, October 4th, 2023
via The Washington PostThe Republican governor began his most unusual initiative in August 2022, an effort to aid the majority-Black and heavily Democratic city of Petersburg.
Racism
Judge rejects Loudoun school board member’s disability …
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023
via The Washington PostA judge dismissed a lawsuit brought against the Loudoun County School Board by a board member alleging discrimination.
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Transcript: Election 2024: The Candidates with Former Vice …
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023
via The Washington PostTranscript: Election 2024: The Candidates with Former Vice President Mike Pence
Racism
San Francisco remembers Dianne Feinstein and her legacy there …
Sunday, October 1st, 2023
via The Washington PostTraces of the former mayor and longtime U.S. senator abound, as do residents' memories of her. 'She gave a lot to the city,' one says.
School Board – General
Virginia ex-superintendent convicted of misdemeanor in firing of teacher
Saturday, September 30th, 2023
via The Associated PressA Virginia jury has found a former Virginia schools superintendent guilty of a misdemeanor charge in connection with what prosecutors said was the retaliatory firing of a school teacher.
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Young People Left in Limbo as Battle Over Transgender Care Shifts …
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023
via The New York TimesParents
Fatty liver disease rising in U.S. kids as ultraprocessed diets surge
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023
via The Washington PostThe condition is now estimated to be as common as asthma in children. Our diet and lifestyle are the suspected culprits.
Parents
Division over abortion roils 2024 GOP presidential field
Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
via The Washington PostThe party scrambles to unify on an issue that became a major obstacle for GOP candidates in last year's midterm elections.
Parents
Heat, High Water, Hurricanes: Schools Are Not Ready for Climate Change
Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
via The New York TimesA storm can last a day. But the disruption to learning can last years. As natural disasters become more common, school districts are grappling with how to adapt.
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