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The Republican convention kicks off with a focus on identity politics

Tuesday, July 16th, 2024

via The Washington Post

The party and its candidate tried to show that it was okay for union members and Black, Hispanic and young Americans to vote Republican. Policy details were light.

Racism

Trump remade the GOP in his image — and its platform in his words

Monday, July 15th, 2024

via The Washington Post

The 2024 document contains numerous passages that paraphrase or lift directly from things Trump has said in speeches or in Truth Social posts.

Racism

Capitol Notebook: Iowa AG leads brief to uphold Arkansas law against ‘indoctrination’ in schools

Thursday, July 11th, 2024

via The Gazette (Iowa)

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led a 14-state coalition in a brief asking an appeals court to uphold a state …

Racism

Unsure how to vote in the Pinal County attorney primary race? Hear from the Republican challenger

Wednesday, July 10th, 2024

via The Arizona Republic (Arizona)

The Arizona Republic asked the two Republican candidates for Pinal County attorney how they would approach the role and about their stances on issues.

Racism

Black history, from pre-K up

Wednesday, July 10th, 2024

via Arkansas Times (Arkansas)

For more than a decade in the '80s and '90s, a small private school called the McGraw Learning Institute brought Afrocentric education to Little Rock.

Racism

Arizona 3rd Congressional District candidates: Where they stand on issues

Tuesday, July 9th, 2024

via The Arizona Republic (Arizona)

Arizona 3rd Congressional District includes parts of Phoenix and Glendale. It previously was represented by Ruben Gallego..

Racism

Bruinton: Milford students should learn free from censorship

Tuesday, July 9th, 2024

via Delaware State News (Delaware)

Across our country, 45 states have introduced classroom censorship bills that restrict discussions on race, gender and related topics in school. To date, these bills have become law in 17 states, limiting the ability for millions of kids to explore new ideas, encounter different perspectives and develop critical-thinking skills.

School Board – General, Racism

4 candidates are running for 3 Avondale City Council seats. What to know

Monday, July 8th, 2024

via The Arizona Republic (Arizona)

Avondale has 4 candidates seeking 3 City Council seats at the July 30 election: Gloria Solorio, Jeannette Garcia, Natosha Edmonds and Shari Weise.

Racism

Florida adds more textbook restrictions. This time, it’s climate change.

Monday, July 8th, 2024

via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)

A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

Racism, School Board – General

Nothing ‘advanced’ about Harford school board AP decision STAFF COMMENTARY

Saturday, July 6th, 2024

via The Baltimore Sun (Maryland)

Decision to drop AP African American Studies class shows board's learning skills are subpar.

School Board – General, Book Bans, Racism

Broken Records: Citizens face growing obstacles to public records – and legislators are making them worse

Saturday, July 6th, 2024

via The Spokesman-Review (Idaho)

Emily Moyer, a 37-year-old photographer, was hoping public records could help save her fiance.

Racism, Parent Involvement

Electronics recycling event at Pinewood Bowl July 19

Saturday, July 6th, 2024

via Lincoln Journal Star (Nebraska)

An electronics recycling event is set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, July 19, at Pinewood Bowl, 3201 S. Coddington Ave., during the run of 'Disneys' Tarzan' in Pioneers Park.

Racism

Candidate filing begins for Wake County school board. See who wants to lead district.

Friday, July 5th, 2024

via The News & Observer (North Carolina)

The officially nonpartisan school board has a 7-2 Democratic majority.

Racism, School Board – General

The Marxists come for Dolly Parton

Friday, July 5th, 2024

via OC Register (California)

I know I can't change the Marxists' minds, but I can keep reading about baby llamas and little engines with my kids so much that one day they'll be able to determine what's absurd for themselves. …

Racism

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.

Racism, School Board – General

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.

Racism

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,…

Racism

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.

Racism

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…

Racism, Parent Involvement