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Massachusetts teacher fired for her TikTok videos loses First Amendment federal appeal

Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024

via Boston Herald (Massachusetts)

A Massachusetts teacher who was fired for her controversial TikTok videos on critical race theory and trans issues has lost her First Amendment federal appeals case against the school district.

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Once solidly red, northwest Michigan offers fighting chance for Democrats

Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024

via Bridge Michigan (Michigan)

As populations change, areas like Grand Traverse County are becoming more competitive. And the region could once again prove key in determining who controls the Michigan Legislature.

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Summer theater: Out of chaos

Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024

via Durango Herald (Colorado)

Take a well-known story, exaggerate its characters, sprinkle with music and high jinks, stir in an eager audience, and simmer for two-and-a-half hours in a Colorado mountain town. Last weekend,…

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In GOP race for MO governor, internal poll by pro-Kehoe PAC suggests 3-way contest

Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024

via Springfield News-Leader (Missouri)

Early favorite Jay Ashcroft has lost a lead over Mike Kehoe, but a poll shows Bill Eigel gaining ground and the Republican nomination up for grabs.

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Race for empty House seat representing Spokane Valley, surrounding area features crowded field of candidates

Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024

via The Spokesman-Review (Idaho)

A half dozen seasoned politicians and first-time candidates are vying to represent Spokane Valley and much of eastern Spokane County in the state Legislature, after the incumbent left the seat wide…

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What is behind ASU professor’s lawsuit against diversity, equity and inclusion training

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024

via 12News (Arizona)

Attorneys representing Arizona State University are expected to file a response to a lawsuit that challenges the school's diversity, equity and inclusion program.

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Across the nation and in Colorado, partisan cultural battles create blizzard of school-related lawsuits

Monday, July 1st, 2024

via The Gazette (Colorado)

Not that long ago, public school boards in Colorado struggled to attract any candidates to run for office or be appointed to fill vacated seats. Today, some contenders spend tens

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A look at some new state laws going into effect…

Sunday, June 30th, 2024

via Orlando Sentinel (Florida)

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a spate of new laws that are scheduled to take effect Monday. There's a measure that creates littering fines for kids and adults who release balloons into the sky…

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Montana lawmakers offer mixed responses to Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools

Sunday, June 30th, 2024

via Daily Inter Lake (Montana)

Montana's Republican congressional delegation hesitated last week to follow Louisiana in requiring public schools to affix the Ten Commandments in classrooms even as former President Donald Trump…

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Biden’s halting debate performance puts a renewed spotlight on Harris

Friday, June 28th, 2024

via The Washington Post (California)

Vice president Harris is in a uniquely tricky position as both Biden's top lieutenant and his most obvious successor

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Two-Tiered Justice: San Francisco and Oakland Edition

Friday, June 28th, 2024

via California Globe (California)

I hope you've been paying at least some attention to the circus unfolding in the city of Oakland, California. It's on a downward spiral more rapidly since the election of its mayor, Sheng Thao, who…

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Trump, Gov. Youngkin to appear together for the first time in Va. rally

Tuesday, June 25th, 2024

via The Washington Post (Arizona)

Donald Trump and Gov. Glenn Youngkin have run hot and cold on each other since Youngkin entered politics three years ago. But now both see an upside to locking arms.

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Va. proposed changes to African American history course, documents show

Sunday, June 23rd, 2024

via The Washington Post (Virginia)

Virginia's education department proposed revisions to the elective course, striking references to White supremacy and systemic racism among other changes, documents show.

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Trump in Philadelphia: The former president repeats false claims of 2020 voter fraud • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

Saturday, June 22nd, 2024

via Pennsylvania Capital-Star (Pennsylvania)

Trump recycled false claims of voter fraud in Philadelphia in the 2020 election, and invited GOP U.S. Senate candidate David McCormick on stage to reiterate his endorsement.

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CT restaurant found in violation of Americans with Disabilities Act

Saturday, June 22nd, 2024

via Hartford Courant (Connecticut)

A restaurant in Wallingford is set to undergo major changes to make it more accessible for those with disabilities, according to officials. Ives Road, LLC, the owner of the building that currently …

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St. Louis archdiocese releases long-awaited report on Catholic slaveholding

Saturday, June 22nd, 2024

via St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Missouri)

"We can only move forward if we know our history," said St. Louis Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski.

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After decades of lobbying by Christian conservative donors, school voucher legislation may finally have the votes

Friday, June 21st, 2024

via The Texas Tribune (Texas)

Gov. Greg Abbott succeeded in his campaign against Republicans who defied him on school vouchers. Now he may finally get the votes he needs to pass a bill.

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Why Black Republicans Aren’t Persuading Black Voters

Friday, June 21st, 2024

via The Atlanta Voice (Georgia)

Explore the reasons why Black people don't vote for Republicans and the controversial statements made by Black Republicans.

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Conservative Temecula school board president officially loses recall vote

Friday, June 21st, 2024

via Los Angeles Times (California)

Temecula school board President Joseph Komrosky, a religious conservative, lost a recall vote on Thursday

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