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UT’s Jay Hartzell praised as other university presidents take heat over protest

Thursday, May 2nd, 2024

via KXAN (Texas)

Hartzell told a state senator he called for backup because he was unwilling to let the University of Texas at Austin become the next Columbia University, which was making headlines as protesters erected encampments across campus.

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Counterpoint: Into American history without fear

Thursday, May 2nd, 2024

via Star Tribune (Minnesota)

Let's consider what commentary writer Katherine Kersten ignores about Minnesota's ethnic studies curriculum.

Racism

Gov. DeSantis signs bill ending ban on credit unions holding state deposits

Thursday, May 2nd, 2024

via The Palm Beach Post (Florida)

Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bills in Jacksonville letting credit unions hold state deposits and stopping "indoctrination" in teacher preparation programs.

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DeSantis signs law targeting teacher-training ‘indoctrination’

Thursday, May 2nd, 2024

via Orlando Sentinel (Florida)

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed into law a bill seeking to prevent what he called 'indoctrination' in teacher-training programs.

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UT-Austin’s Jay Hartzell praised by GOP leaders as university presidents nationwide take heat over protest response

Thursday, May 2nd, 2024

via The Texas Tribune (Texas)

Hartzell's protest response has also resulted in condemnations from students and faculty.

Racism

Letter: Hannah Duston and Accuracy

Wednesday, May 1st, 2024

via Concord Monitor (New Hampshire)

The Monitor's front page piece (4/29) regarding Hannah Duston referred to her as an English colonist. No, she was an American pioneer, born in Massachusetts. She was described as 'murdering a bunch of…

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Donald Trump has a grip on the Utah Republican Party. Here’s why.

Wednesday, May 1st, 2024

via The Salt Lake Tribune (Utah)

The Utah Republican Party's 2024 State Nominating Convention concluded just before midnight on Saturday, with nearly 4,000 delegates sending a clear message to party leaders: They're not ready for the…

Racism

Artists of color say Pittsburgh has “perfected racism.” What would real progress look like?

Wednesday, May 1st, 2024

via Pittsburgh City Paper (Pennsylvania)

On paper, Pittsburgh looks like a vibrant arts city. It also looks like a city with serious racial inequities. Artists of color say it's both.

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Judge hears arguments in lawsuit over LEARNS ban on ‘indoctrination,’ ‘critical race theory’

Wednesday, May 1st, 2024

via Arkansas Times (Arkansas)

Section 16 'was written in such a vague, reckless way

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Phil Lyman beats Gov. Spencer Cox at Utah GOP convention. Both advance to primary

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

via Deseret News (Utah)

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox abandoned his prepared remarks to respond to booing among the delegates

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Letters for April 28: We must lower speed limits to save the North Atlantic right whale

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

via The Virginian-Pilot (Virginia)

Letter writers advocate for the roughly 360 North Atlantic right whales that remain, argue 'elites' are dividing the country, and oppose people chanting 'death to America.'

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Flasher prom incident upsets Indigenous students, puts public focus back on racial misconduct

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

via The Bismarck Tribune (North Dakota)

A dance at the Flasher prom last weekend offended Native American students and prompted many to walk out, according to a father who is considering suing the school district.

School Board – General, Racism

NC agency settles with teacher who was fired for opposing critical race theory

Thursday, April 25th, 2024

via WRAL (North Carolina)

By Will Doran , WRAL state government reporterThe North Carolina Department of Public Instruction agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by a teacher who was fired for telling students about his…

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Carson Jorgensen names Utah Parents United founder as gubernatorial running mate

Thursday, April 25th, 2024

via The Salt Lake Tribune (Utah)

Republican gubernatorial hopeful Carson Jorgensen named Corrine Johnson, the co-founder of the conservative Utah Parents United group, as his running mate ahead of Saturday's GOP State Convention.

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Read the Ruling

Thursday, April 25th, 2024

via The New York Times (Montana)

In a 4-3 decision, the New York Court of Appeals found that the trial judge who presided over Mr. Weinstein's case had made a crucial mistake, allowing prosecutors to call as witnesses a series of…

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Texas school districts violated a law intended to add transparency to local elections

Thursday, April 25th, 2024

via The Texas Tribune (Texas)

The Texas Tribune and ProPublica analyzed 35 Texas school districts that held trustee elections last fall and found none that posted all of the required campaign finance records.

Racism, School Board – General, Book Bans

Who’s running against Rashida Tlaib in Michigan’s 12th Congressional District?

Wednesday, April 24th, 2024

via Bridge Michigan (Michigan)

The Detroit Democrat is defending her seat in Michigan's 12th Congressional District.

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Dear Gov. Newsom: Globe Reader Writes Op Ed on Behalf of his Suffering Kids

Wednesday, April 24th, 2024

via California Globe (California)

A California Globe reader shared this powerful op ed/letter, outlining what Gov. Gavin Newsom has done to his family through the statewide school lockdowns. The reader is known to the Globe but asked…

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How NH Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut used his office in the culture war

Wednesday, April 24th, 2024

via Seacoast Online (New Hampshire)

NHPR and APM Reports have found that Edelblut has leveraged his oversight powers to elevate grievances against the public education system and, at times, individual educators.

School Board – General, Book Bans, Racism, Parent Involvement