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Readers Speak: CT teacher’s suit example of troubling trend
Thursday, January 25th, 2024
via Hartford Courant (Connecticut)Teacher's suit example of troubling trend; Reporter lauded for good work
Racism
What the latest version of Utah’s DEI bill will — and won’t — prohibit
Thursday, January 25th, 2024
via Deseret News (Utah)HB261 aims to overhaul diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public institutions. It's scheduled for a final vote on Thursday
Racism
Utah Legislature 2024: Bill would block DEI practices in private companies
Wednesday, January 24th, 2024
via The Salt Lake Tribune (Utah)A bill in the 2024 Utah legislature would block private companies from requiring employees to agree with concepts surrounding race, sexual orientation and gender. However, the GOP sponsor could not…
Racism
‘America is under attack’: Inside the anti-DEI crusade
Wednesday, January 24th, 2024
via The Salt Lake Tribune (Utah)The backlash against 'wokeism' has led a growing number of states to ban D.E.I. programs at public universities. Thousands of emails and other documents reveal the playbook — and grievances — behind…
Racism, School Board – General
Youngkin’s focus on Virginia wins praise from unlikely source: Democrats
Wednesday, January 24th, 2024
via The Washington Post (Virginia)Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) has shed some of the national hot-button issues that defined his first two years in office and turned to wooing Democrats.
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January 16, 2024 CALL TO ORDER Chairpers
Wednesday, January 24th, 2024
via Mitchell Republic (South Dakota)January 16, 2024 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Reider called the regular meeting of the Davison County Board of Commissioners to order at 9:00 a.m. All members of the Board were present. Also present was…
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Deference or ‘vengeance’? Which Ron DeSantis has returned to rule over Florida
Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024
via Miami Herald (Florida)'Elections change things and people,' said Jamie Miller, former executive director of the Republican Party of Florida.
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Governor reassures Christian school leaders, answers questions about Trump at summit
Monday, January 22nd, 2024
via Arkansas Times (Arkansas)Sanders assured Christian school leaders they have her support, and dodged questions about rumors she might be angling for a spot on the 2024 presidential ticket.
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With DeSantis back in Florida, will culture war battles return?
Monday, January 22nd, 2024
via Orlando Sentinel (Florida)Gov. Ron DeSantis' quick exit from the Republican presidential campaign on Sunday begs the question: Will he return home to push confrontational culture wars again, especially with a 2028 run…
Racism
Ron DeSantis drops out of 2024 race, says voters ‘want to give Trump another chance’
Sunday, January 21st, 2024
via Seacoastonline.com (New Hampshire)DeSantis was far behind former President Donald Trump and former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley in New Hampshire.
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DeSantis offered to ‘Make America Florida.’ Voters in Iowa and N.H. have shrugged
Sunday, January 21st, 2024
via Miami Herald (Florida)'This campaign against wokeness – I don't think it's important,' said Robert Winterbottom, 73, of Stoddard, N.H.
Racism
‘America Is Under Attack’: Inside the Anti-D.E.I. Crusade
Saturday, January 20th, 2024
via The New York Times (Massachusetts)The backlash against 'wokeism' has led a growing number of states to ban D.E.I. programs at public universities. Thousands of emails and other documents reveal the playbook — and grievances — behind…
Racism, School Board – General
Utahns react after House passes controversial bills on DEI and transgender bathroom access
Saturday, January 20th, 2024
via ABC7 (Utah)Utah lawmakers say they are focused on removing barriers to overcome diversity, but educators and LGBTQ+ leaders say they're concerned.
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DEI overhaul passes the Utah House amid questions of consequences beyond higher ed
Saturday, January 20th, 2024
via Daily Herald (Utah)The Utah House on Friday passed a bill to overhaul diversity, equity and inclusion programs in Utah schools, local government and other public entities. The bill now heads to the Senate for…
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AJC poll: Georgia voters oppose vouchers, mostly trust public schools
Friday, January 19th, 2024
via Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Georgia)A majority of AJC poll respondents said they oppose state funding for private schools.
Book Bans, Racism
Dr. Claudine Gay’s Forced Resignation Highlights Anti-Blackness in Higher Education
Friday, January 19th, 2024
via Michigan Chronicle (Michigan)Dr. Claudine Gay's Forced Resignation Highlights Anti-Blackness in Higher Education
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A Utah bill that restricts DEI advances after emotional hearing
Thursday, January 18th, 2024
via Deseret News (Utah)The bill would outlaw diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that engage in ‘prohibited discriminatory practices'
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Senate bill revives Parents’ Bill of Rights, void of critical race theory language
Thursday, January 18th, 2024
via Columbia Missourian (Missouri)Senators went head-to-head in a packed hearing about a bill that aims to strengthen parental rights in schools.
Racism, Parent Involvement
Justice Department sues State of Nevada over military pension rights
Wednesday, January 17th, 2024
via FOX5 Las Vegas (Nevada)The Justice Department announced that it has filed a lawsuit against the State of Nevada, the Nevada Attorney General's Office and the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (NVPERS) to protect…
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