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Alabama librarians facing threat of arrest over books: ‘We don’t have smut’

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

via al.com (Alabama)

A bill would give librarians seven days to remove material – or potentially face criminal charges and a fine.

Parents

Archibald: Alabama kowtows to censors, moves to criminalize librarians

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

via al.com (Alabama)

The bill – in the bastardized name of liberty and safety for all – would allow librarians to be charged with crimes.

Parent Involvement, Sex Education

Banning the book ban: Minnesota, other Democratic-led states lead pushback on censorship

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

via Fredericksburg.com (Virginia)

As book bans soar to their highest levels in decades, a countertrend is emerging: Lawmakers in several Democratic-leaning states are now pursuing bans on book bans.

School Board – General, Book Bans, Parent Involvement

Indiana voters to pick party candidates in competitive, multimillion dollar primaries

Saturday, April 27th, 2024

via The Associated Press (Indiana)

The results of some primary elections in Indiana could determine the outcome of the general election in a deep red state where Republicans hold a supermajority in both chambers of the state legislature and GOP politicians lead many top offices.

Parents

Maine Republican leaders urge party to regain women’s trust as convention begins

Friday, April 26th, 2024

via Portland Press Herald (Maine)

Assistant Senate Minority Leader Lisa Keim, R-Dixmont, called on the party faithful to change the way they discuss issues with women and nonpolitical voters and avoid insults and vilification -- a…

Parents

Tennessee lawmakers OK bill penalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care

Thursday, April 25th, 2024

via The Washington Post (Maine)

Tennessee's GOP-controlled Statehouse has given their final approval on legislation penalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental consent

Parents

Tennessee lawmakers OK bill criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care

Thursday, April 25th, 2024

via The Associated Press (Oklahoma)

Tennessee's GOP-controlled Statehouse has given their final approval on legislation criminalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental consent.

Parents

Florida education department says it will ‘fight’ new federal rules on gender identity

Wednesday, April 24th, 2024

via The Palm Beach Post (Florida)

In a memo, Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, at the direction of Gov. Ron DeSantis, told school districts to hold off on implementing the new rules.

Parents

House Speaker Johnson visits Columbia University amid protests

Wednesday, April 24th, 2024

via The Washington Post (New York)

Johnson's visit marks the first time the top representative in the House is visiting a colleague campus amid ongoing protests that have at times burst into violent attacks between pro-Palestinian and Jewish students

Parents

Bedford school board sues parent for $600K over ‘obscene’ language

Wednesday, April 24th, 2024

via NewsAdvance.com (Virginia)

The Bedford County School Board recently filed a lawsuit against a Staunton River High School parent, claiming abusive language and harassment that cost the division in resources. The Moneta resident in a motion to dismiss argues the school division has not met legal obligations in child's individualized educational program.

Parents

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

The ‘radical feminist’ group helping push Ohio’s trans bathroom ban • Ohio Capital Journal

Wednesday, April 24th, 2024

via Ohio Capital Journal (Ohio)

A 'radical feminist' group called the Women's Liberation Front that has helped shape anti-trans laws nationwide has also played a role in developing a proposed Ohio transgender bathroom ban in schools…

School Board – General, LGBTQ+, Parent Involvement

Indiana GOP candidates for governor make their pitch to voters at debate in Sen. Braun’s absence

Wednesday, April 24th, 2024

via The Times (Indiana)

Sen. Mike Braun has missed the final GOP debate in the race to become Indiana's next governor, instead attending a vote in Washington on a foreign aid package. The five

Parents

Minnesota, other Democratic-led states push back on censorship by banning the book ban

Wednesday, April 24th, 2024

via PennLive (Pennsylvania)

According to the American Library Association, over 4,200 works in school and public libraries were targeted in 2023, a jump from the old record of nearly 2,600 books in 2022.

School Board – General, Book Bans, Parent Involvement

Alabama lawmakers advance expansion of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ and ban Pride flags at schools

Wednesday, April 24th, 2024

via The Associated Press (Indiana)

Alabama lawmakers have advanced legislation to ban teacher-led discussions on sexual orientation and gender identity in public school classrooms through eighth grade.

Book Bans, Parent Involvement

Arntzen brings culture war to U.S. House race

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024

via Billings Gazette (Montana)

Border security: Our border is in crisis and our country is being invaded. I will partner with President Trump to finish the wall.

Parents

Greg Blanc announces candidacy for Dist. 35 Senate seat

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024

via Rapid City Journal (South Dakota)

Greg Blanc officially announced his candidacy for the District 35 Senate seat on April 16.

Parents

Texas politics leave transgender foster youth isolated — during and after life in state care

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024

via The Texas Tribune (Texas)

Support once afforded LGBTQ+ foster kids has vanished and a culture of silence has blanketed the agency tasked with raising children growing up in the system.

Parents

Central Florida takes another, necessary trip to ‘The Prom’

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024

via Orlando Sentinel (Florida)

Rollins College presents the latest production of Broadway musical 'The Prom' to hit Central Florida. Why is everyone so eager to stage it?

Parents