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The story is old, but the horror feels fresh

Saturday, February 15th, 2025

via The Washington Post

'Blood on Satan's Claw,' by Robert Wynne-Simmons, is a novel by the screenwriter of the 1971 movie of the same name -- the first to be called 'folk horror'

Parents

The Latest: Zelenskyy says Trump is key to ending Russia-Ukraine conflict

Friday, February 14th, 2025

via The Washington Post

Federal workers all over the country have responded with anger and confusion Friday toward President Donald Trump's aggressive effort to shrink the size of the federal workforce

Racism

Sarah Jessica Parker to be honored this spring by PEN America

Friday, February 14th, 2025

via The Associated Press

Sarah Jessica Parker will be this year's recipient of PEN America's 'Literary Service' award. The 'Sex and the City' star, a longtime advocate for reading and literacy, will be honored May 15 at the free expression organization's annual spring gala.

Book Bans

A (Very Sexy) Last-Minute Gift

Friday, February 14th, 2025

via The New York Times

We dish on a very good unexpected gift. Plus, other sexy things like the best underwear, vibrators, and lube.

Sex Education

14 States Sue to Challenge Musk’s ‘Unchecked Power’

Thursday, February 13th, 2025

via The New York Times

Since President Trump's inauguration, Mr. Musk's team has inserted itself into at least 19 agencies, according to a tally by The New York Times.

LGBTQ+

Trump’s education secretary may be asked to dismantle the Education Department. Here’s what it does

Thursday, February 13th, 2025

via The Associated Press

If Linda McMahon is confirmed as education secretary, President Donald Trump has said he wants the former wrestling executive to 'put herself out of a job.'

Racism

Trump cuts affect signature Youngkin lab school program in Virginia

Thursday, February 13th, 2025

via The Washington Post

A Virginia Commonwealth University program that helps teach computer skills to high schoolers was targeted as wasteful or discriminatory by the Trump administration.

Racism

British Columbia basketball championships moved after alleged mistreatment of transgender player

Tuesday, February 11th, 2025

via The Associated Press

The British Columbia women's college basketball championship will be relocated from a school whose coach and players allegedly mistreated a transgender opponent.

LGBTQ+

Parents want Alexandria schools to rethink plan to split pre-K to 8 campus

Saturday, February 8th, 2025

via The Washington Post

Alexandria parents want the school district to reverse a decision to remove elementary grades from Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 school. One family filed a legal complaint.

School Board – General

As Ground Shifts, ‘Flailing’ Democrats Struggle to Find Footing in Diversity Fight

Saturday, February 8th, 2025

via The New York Times

President Trump's aggressive moves against transgender rights and diversity, equity and inclusion programs have left the Democratic Party casting about for a strategy for how to respond.

Racism

Justice Dept.’s Weaponization Group Underscores Trump’s Quest for Retribution

Thursday, February 6th, 2025

via The New York Times

The memo signaled the most significant first step in deploying the levers of government to carry out President Trump's repeated suggestions that he will pursue those he perceives to be his enemies.

School Board – General

How Trump’s attorney general is shifting crime-fighting priorities

Thursday, February 6th, 2025

via The Washington Post

The flurry of directives that Attorney General Pam Bondi signed shifted investigative resources from foreign malfeasance to immigration enforcement.

School Board – General

Publishers, a library and others sue over Idaho’s law restricting youth access to ‘harmful’ books

Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

via The Associated Press

Several large book publishers, a tiny public library and others are suing Idaho officials over a law that forces libraries to keep some books in an adults-only section if community members believe they are 'harmful to minors.'

Book Bans, Parent Involvement

The transgender care fight targets more adults as Georgia and other states weigh laws

Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

via The Associated Press

Conservatives' nationwide offensive against transgender care is increasing trying to cut off care for transgender adults, and a panel of Georgia lawmakers has become the first in 2025 to move forward.

LGBTQ+

Trump’s new ban on trans athletes is latest attack on transgender students

Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

via The Washington Post

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to ban trans athletes from women's sports. It's the latest shake-up for schools navigating the new rules.

School Board – General

New Orleans mayor backs out of $20M payment to schools

Tuesday, February 4th, 2025

via The Associated Press

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell appears to have decided against honoring a $20 million settlement agreement with the Orleans Parish School Board that was authorized by the City Council.

School Board – General

As Trump Attacks Diversity, a Racist Undercurrent Surfaces

Monday, February 3rd, 2025

via The New York Times

President Trump has promised a 'colorblind and merit-based' society, while also equating diversity with incompetence.

Racism

Richmond’s first Black mayor is remembered as a civil rights fighter and trailblazer

Sunday, February 2nd, 2025

via The Associated Press

Current and former Virginia leaders are recalling the first Black mayor of Richmond for his trailblazing career and lifetime commitment to civil rights.

School Board – General

As crews clean up from LA wildfires, some residents are furious over hazardous waste

Sunday, February 2nd, 2025

via The Associated Press

As crews work to clean up from the Los Angeles wildfires, city officials and residents are opposing the designation of a federally owned park to process hazardous waste.

School Board – General