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The View from My Place: Please don’t be the 80%
Friday, October 6th, 2023
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‘This is about censorship’: Lawmakers, experts debate the impact and consequences of book bans – Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Thursday, October 5th, 2023
via Pennsylvania Capital-Star (Pennsylvania)Educators, parents, and policy experts testified about the impact of efforts to ban certain books from public school libraries throughout the Commonwealth.
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Alabama library group on Gov. Ivey’s proposed changes: How is she defining ‘sexually explicit’?
Thursday, October 5th, 2023
via al.com (Alabama)The Alabama Public Library Service, the Alabama Library Association, Read Freely Alabama and Clean Up Alabama have responded to Gov. Ivey's call for additional policy changes to protect children.
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Central Pa. mom who passed out on meth charged with murder of baby left in hot car
Thursday, October 5th, 2023
via PennLive.com (Pennsylvania)Emily Rose Weaver, 32, didn't pick up her kids from school, prompting relatives to drive to her Lancaster County home, where they found her unresponsive.
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These parents in NJ want your vote November 7
Thursday, October 5th, 2023
via New Jersey 101.5 (New Jersey)There is an enthusiasm and passion for change in NJ, and these parents are trying to make it happen!
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First Amendment advocates fight growing number of U.S. book bans – New Hampshire Bulletin
Thursday, October 5th, 2023
via newhampshirebulletin.com (New Hampshire)In the last few years, there has been an unprecedented wave of book bans and censorship spurred by parents and conservative groups to target books that center the LGBTQ+ community, Black history, and…
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First Amendment advocates fight growing number of U.S. book bans …
Thursday, October 5th, 2023
via Michigan Advance (Michigan)More than 3,300 books that have been banned during the 2022-2023 school year, a 33% increase from the previous school year, according to a report by PEN America, a group that is dedicated to fighting book bans and advocates for the First Amendment.
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Public outpouring at hearings on bills targeting transgender youth
Thursday, October 5th, 2023
via Wisconsin Examiner (Wisconsin)The hearing comes as Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin have continued to push bills that would restrict the lives of transgender people.
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Carl Hiaasen got canceled at schools over new book, ‘Wrecker.’ Here’s why.
Thursday, October 5th, 2023
via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)The bestselling Florida writer's new novel for young readers drew objections during his book tour.
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Central Florida etc. listings: Oct. 6-12
Thursday, October 5th, 2023
via Orlando Sentinel (Florida)Calendar's etc. listings for the week of Oct. 6-12 include Oktoberfest events in Casselberry and Mount Dora, along with fall festivals and Halloween-themed events throughout Central Florida.
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Round Rock ISD voters push back against election to raise teacher pay
Wednesday, October 4th, 2023
via KXAN (Texas)ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — A group of voters in Williamson County are pushing back against Prop A in Round Rock ISD that would change the district's tax rate and raise teacher pay.
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Blow to parental rights — Key ruling on NJ trans policy in schools
Wednesday, October 4th, 2023
via New Jersey 101.5 (New Jersey)A judge has blocked Hanover Township from notifying parents if a student changes gender identity.
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Shawn Vestal: The story of sheriff and the pilfered books needs a new ending
Wednesday, October 4th, 2023
via The Spokesman-Review (Idaho)It's called stealing, sheriff.
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Alliance Defending Freedom: WIsconsin court rules to protect parents’ rights
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023
via WisPolitics.com (Wisconsin)WAUKESHA, Wis. – A Wisconsin court ruled Tuesday that Kettle Moraine School District's policy of changing students' names and pronouns at school without parental consent and over their objection…
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Scott Maxwell: Which books just got banned? What would Jimmy Buffett’s highway be called? A Florida news quiz
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023
via Orlando Sentinel (Florida)Time again to test your knowledge about the wild, wacky, fun and disturbing news making headlines around Florida and Central Florida. A new creature-feature movie is gearing up for production aroun…
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‘Hard to take you seriously.’ Ardrey Kell lockdown raises tensions between CMS, activist
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023
via The Charlotte Observer (North Carolina)Typically, the Moms for Liberty leader clashes with public officials over school policy. This time, it got personal.
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How some Michigan Muslims united with extremist Republicans against LGBTQ+ rights
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023
via Michigan Advance (Michigan)Standing at a microphone inside a packed school board meeting in Dearborn in October 2022, Brian Stone wasn't sure he'd make it out alive. The 36-year-old wrote a will, put an emergency contact card in his pocket, and told his partner he loved him. Behind him, a furious mob of conservative Muslims shouted gay slurs, […] The post How some Michigan Muslims united with extremist Republicans against LGBTQ+ rights appeared first on Michigan Advance.
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Young People Left in Limbo as Battle Over Transgender Care Shifts to Court
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023
via The New York Times (New York)After losing in statehouses, supporters of transgender rights filed lawsuits in at least 14 states to convince judges that transition care for minors was safe.
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Commentary: Judgment Day in America
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023
via Tennessee Star (Tennessee)To save America, first save the court system. Because it may be the last institution in the country doing its job — repelling progressive insanity.
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