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U.S. House GOP in spending bills takes aim at federal LGBTQ, racial equity policies ⋆ Michigan Advance

Monday, November 6th, 2023

via Michigan Advance (Michigan)

U.S. House Republicans are continuing to use government spending bills to engage in culture war battles, with legislation debated during the past week that would ban pride flags on some federal…

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Red or blue? In fight for control of the Virginia statehouse, here are the major issues at stake

Sunday, November 5th, 2023

via The Virginian-Pilot (Virginia)

With Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin controlling the executive branch, the GOP would still wield power in Richmond even if Democrats control the statehouse. But if Republicans take control of the le…

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How do Minnesota schools deal with flag issues?

Saturday, November 4th, 2023

via Duluth News Tribune (Minnesota)

A Worthington teacher put a pride flag in this classroom and was told to take it down.

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Hope and Justice: A Critical Race Theory Perspective on Michigan Schools Debt Elimination

Friday, November 3rd, 2023

via Michigan Chronicle (Michigan)

Hope and Justice: A Critical Race Theory Perspective on Michigan Schools Debt Elimination

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U.S. House GOP in spending bills takes aim at federal LGBTQ, racial equity policies – Pennsylvania Capital-Star

Friday, November 3rd, 2023

via Pennsylvania Capital-Star (Pennsylvania)

U.S. House Republicans are continuing to use government spending bills to engage in culture war battles, with legislation debated during the past week that would ban pride flags on some federal…

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Roy Wood Jr.’s Halloween costume on ‘The View’? A folding chair, as nod to Montgomery riverfront brawl

Wednesday, November 1st, 2023

via al.com (Alabama)

"This chair is a symbol of ... If they ain't gonna put CRT in the schools, we're gonna put CRT at the boat docks," the comedian said on the Oct. 31 episode.

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October 24, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Vice Chai

Wednesday, November 1st, 2023

via Mitchell Republic (South Dakota)

October 24, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Vice Chairperson Claggett called the regular meeting of the Davison County Board of Commissioners to order at 9:00 a.m. Members of the Board present were Claggett,…

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Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin Governor’s Cybersecurity Summit focuses on adapting to emerging cyber threats

Monday, October 30th, 2023

via WisPolitics.com (Wisconsin)

GREEN BAY, Wis.— As cyber attacks and generative artificial intelligence (AI) continue to make headlines, they highlight the growing need in Wisconsin and across the country to treat cybersecurity as…

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Senator Marsha Blackburn Exposes U.S Taxpayer-Funded U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Teaching Hate

Monday, October 30th, 2023

via Tennessee Star (Tennessee)

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) took to the floor last week to detail the myriad instances of United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) teachers who indoctrinate students with hatred and…

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Readers Write: How kids actually learn

Saturday, October 28th, 2023

via Star Tribune (Minnesota)

Education methods matter.

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Colony Ridge development in Texas under fire from state GOP leaders

Saturday, October 28th, 2023

via The Washington Post (Washington)

The huge development north of Houston has been under fire from the state's GOP leaders. Supporters defend it as a community of families trying to make good.

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Educators alarmed by recent bias incidents at Long Island schools

Saturday, October 28th, 2023

via Newsday (New York)

Recent reports of anti-Semitic and racist incidents have alarmed advocates and Long Island educators, who say more needs to be done to address disturbing behaviors by students.

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Who’s running for school boards in Johnson County? Your voter guide to Nov. 7 election

Friday, October 27th, 2023

via The Kansas City Star (Kansas)

We asked dozens of candidates about their positions to help you cast your vote in the upcoming municipal elections.

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Who’s running for president? Here’s a rundown of the 2024 candidates

Friday, October 27th, 2023

via Newsday (New York)

With more than a year until the 2024 presidential contest, the field of candidates is largely set.

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A year later, Musk’s X is tilting right. And sinking.

Friday, October 27th, 2023

via The Washington Post (Ohio)

The billionaire bought Twitter to revive its business and make it less 'woke.' He has achieved only one of those goals.

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The Transition Network’s Long Island chapter seeks to diversify membership

Friday, October 27th, 2023

via Newsday (New York)

Currently, about 1% of the members of the Long Island chapter are women of color.

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As Texas bans diversity and equity offices at public colleges, Rice University’s inclusion efforts march on

Wednesday, October 25th, 2023

via The Texas Tribune (Texas)

DEI efforts have become a lightning rod for debate in American higher education. At the private Houston university, officials admit impact is heard to measure — but they also see progress from their…

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Mooney Spends Big on Constituent Mailings

Wednesday, October 25th, 2023

via The Intelligencer (West Virginia)

CHARLESTON — With the May 2024 Republican primary for U.S. Senate more than six months away, U.S. Rep. Alex Mooney, R-W.Va., has ramped up spending on mail to constituents in the 2nd Congressional…

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To be frank: Mooney spends big on office communications to constituents

Wednesday, October 25th, 2023

via Parkersburg News and Sentinel (West Virginia)

Editor's note: This story has been edited to remove inaccurate information that resulted from our reporting. The blackout period for members of the U.S. House to send franked communications to their constituents is 60 days from a primary or general election, not 90 days as the story originally indicated. U.S. Rep. Alex Mooney's mailings in […]

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