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Youngkin names Scalia daughter to state Board of Education
Wednesday, July 24th, 2024
via The Daily Progress (Virginia)Meg Bryce, an Albemarle County resident, has no children in the public school system.
School Board – General, Book Bans, Racism
Youngkin names Scalia daughter to Board of Education
Wednesday, July 24th, 2024
via Richmond Times-Dispatch (Virginia)Meg Bryce, a daughter of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, who has said there's a need to be open about whether there is systemic racism in America, is
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What is DEI? Republicans are using the term to attack Kamala Harris, but experts say it’s widely misunderstood
Wednesday, July 24th, 2024
via WRAL (North Carolina)By Nicquel Terry Ellis , CNN(CNN) — The ongoing controversy surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion has spilled over into the 2024 presidential race with Vice President Kamala Harris on the path…
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The far right has big plans for a second Trump term GUEST COMMENTARY
Wednesday, July 24th, 2024
via The Baltimore Sun (Maryland)If Trump is reelected, the right will hope to impact every aspect of American life by implementing the Mandate for Leadership, dubbed Project 2025.
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Harris’s campaign will have to contend with DEI, culture war attacks
Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024
via The Washington Post (Washington)Many of the racial attacks on Kamala Harris are tied to the broader culture war over corporate diversity and affirmative action programs.
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Montana education board discusses trends, concerns in student achievement
Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024
via The Associated Press (Montana)State education leaders in Helena last week discussed the myriad of academic challenges facing Montana students and potential remedies to improve student success across the public school and university systems.
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Complaint filed against Indiana University for “pervasive” race-based scholarships
Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024
via The Herald-Times (Indiana)The group behind the complaint said it has successfully made universities change their policies over half the time.
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This summer camp is prepping RI’s future lawyers and advocates. Here’s how.
Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024
via The Providence Journal (Rhode Island)Twenty Rhode Island students spent time this summer immersed in law and justice as part of RWU Law School's first summer law camp.
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2024 Election: Here’s who’s running for Congress, Senate in Arizona
Monday, July 22nd, 2024
via FOX 10 Phoenix (Arizona)Arizona voters will get to decide on a lot of races this year, during the primary and general election. Here's a look at who's running for the Senate seat currently held by Kyrsten Sinema, as well as…
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LPS hires more English Learner teachers due to to new curriculum, growing numbers
Monday, July 22nd, 2024
via Lincoln Journal Star (Nebraska)Lincoln Public Schools recently hired seven new teachers for the English Learner program.
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Kamala Harris is running for president. How accurate is she on abortion, economy, Trump?
Monday, July 22nd, 2024
via Dallas Morning News (Texas)With President Joe Biden withdrawing from the presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris is vying to be the Democratic nominee. PolitiFact looks back at...
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Sarasota School Board elections: Edwards, Wood and Babicz face off for District 3 seat
Monday, July 22nd, 2024
via Sarasota Herald-Tribune (Florida)In the most contended school board seat up for election in Sarasota, three candidates are vying to represent District 3 on the Sarasota School Board.
Racism, School Board – General, Parent Involvement, Social Emotional Learning
Race to represent Spokane in Olympia features three familiar faces in area politics
Sunday, July 21st, 2024
via The Spokesman-Review (Idaho)A former Spokane City Council president, a lawyer and a longtime health insurance agent are vying to represent central Spokane in the Washington State Legislature.
School Board – General, Racism
2 Tucson state legislators face challenge in GOP primary
Saturday, July 20th, 2024
via Arizona Daily Star (Arizona)Three candidates are running in the July 30 Republican primary for the Arizona House in District 17: Incumbent Reps. Rachel Jones and Cory McGarr and businesswoman Anna Orth. Two out
Racism, Parent Involvement
The Left and Right have very different definitions of terrorism
Saturday, July 20th, 2024
via Washington Examiner (District of Columbia)As people grow increasingly wary of dangers around them, a split-screen has again opened up on how Left and Right approach the threat of terrorism.
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Politician accused of using fallen-officer donations for personal expenses
Friday, July 19th, 2024
via The Washington PostThe Justice Department alleges that former Las Vegas City Council member Michele Fiore used the donations for rent and her daughter's wedding.
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‘Trump’s lawyer’ Will Scharf pegs bid for Missouri AG on alleged Jeff City corruption • Missouri Independent
Friday, July 19th, 2024
via Missouri Independent (Missouri)Will Scharf's campaign for Missouri attorney general is focused on his role as Trump's lawyer and corruption in Jeff City.
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What would Project 2025 do for education: Why the conservative plan may not sound new in Tennessee
Friday, July 19th, 2024
via Tennessean (Tennessee)The Heritage Foundation, a right-wing think tank out of Washington, D.C., launched the 2025 Presidential Transition Project. Here's what it would do for education nationwide and why it may not sound new in Tennessee.
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Here are the 6 Republicans running for Missouri state treasurer
Friday, July 19th, 2024
via Springfield News-Leader (Missouri)Incumbent Vivek Malek, Tina Goodrick, Andrew Koening, Karan Pujji, Lori Rook and Cody Smith are running in the primary for Missouri state treasurer.
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