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Energized by next Trump term, red states move agendas further right
Friday, December 13th, 2024
via The Washington PostGovernors, legislators and attorneys general ready plans for the 'perfect storm of conservative policies' coming to many state legislatures and Washington.
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Could This Tiny School Break Down the Wall Between Church and State?
Thursday, December 12th, 2024
via The New York TimesOfficials in Oklahoma are laying the groundwork to push Christianity into public schools.
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Birth Control’s (First) Civil War
Thursday, December 12th, 2024
via The New York TimesIn 'The Icon and the Idealist,' Stephanie Gorton tells the story of two women who fought a patriarchal system — and each other.
Sex Education
House approves $895B defense bill with military pay raise, ban on transgender care for minors
Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
via The Washington PostThe House has passed a measure that authorizes a 1% increase in spending this fiscal year and a double-digit pay raise for about half of the enlisted service members in the military
Racism
Trump’s Cabinet picks set off political chain reaction in Florida congressional races
Monday, December 9th, 2024
via The Associated PressTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The field of candidates has been set for two special elections in Florida to replace members of Congress nominated for positions in President-elect Donald Trump's new administration.
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Realtors’ Nonprofit Is Politically Motivated, Some Say
Monday, December 9th, 2024
via The New York TimesThe National Association of Realtors has created a nonprofit that gives more heavily to one side of the political aisle and to groups that have little to do with real estate and housing.
Racism
A Mississippi Teacher Created a School in an Empty Storefront. Students Showed Up.
Saturday, December 7th, 2024
via The New York TimesThe desks came out of a dumpster, and the computers are hand-me-downs. But students say Abundance Academy is a haven from bullying and crowded classes.
Racism
What the Bill Belichick-UNC situation reveals about how college coaching searches work
Saturday, December 7th, 2024
via The New York TimesInformation control is not a given when one of the university's most visible jobs is open.
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Fairfax superintendent apologizes for Hayfield football recruiting scandal
Friday, December 6th, 2024
via The Washington PostFairfax Superintendent Michelle Reid said she took responsibility for the handling of the scandal at Hayfield and promised to put processes in place to prevent similar situations in the future.
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Trump is set to receive the ‘Patriot of the Year’ award at Fox Nation event
Thursday, December 5th, 2024
via The Washington PostPresident-elect Donald Trump will travel to New York to accept the 'Patriot of the Year' award at Fox Nation's Patriot Awards
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Prince George’s school board elects leaders, seats all but one new member
Thursday, December 5th, 2024
via The Washington PostPrince George's school board seated all but one of its new members, following a lengthy ballot counting process. A recount was requested for District 8's race.
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After D.C. school’s collapse, council may boost oversight of charters
Thursday, December 5th, 2024
via The Washington PostThe D.C. Council is set to consider a measure that would mandate training for officials who run the city's more than five dozen charter school networks, the latest fallout from the abrupt closure of Eagle Academy just days before classes were to start.
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The Big Question: What Is Underrated?
Thursday, December 5th, 2024
via The New York TimesExperts from the worlds of music, food, film, etiquette and relationships each reveal something that — up until now — has been underrated.
Sex Education
Pr. George’s school board hopes to seat new members after lengthy ballot count
Wednesday, December 4th, 2024
via The Washington PostPrince George's County is still finishing counting provisional ballots. It's making a school board leadership vote more complicated.
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Analysis of new Va. school ratings shows racial, economic disparities
Wednesday, December 4th, 2024
via The Washington PostProjections that estimate how Virginia schools might fare under the state's new accountability model show disparities in school performance, a Post analysis finds.
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Transgender Care for Minors Faces Supreme Court Test
Wednesday, December 4th, 2024
via The New York TimesThe justices will hear arguments on Wednesday over whether Tennessee and more than 20 other states can ban some medical treatments for transgender youth.
Parents
How a Right-Wing Schools Activist Started a Culture War in Manhattan
Monday, December 2nd, 2024
via The New York TimesIn March, Maud Maron introduced a resolution about transgender students' participation in sports. The fallout has derailed a parent council in an overwhelmingly liberal district.
Parents
How Kennedy Has Worked Abroad to Weaken Global Public Health Policy
Saturday, November 30th, 2024
via The New York TimesThe health secretary pick and his organization have worked around the world to undermine longstanding policies on measles, AIDS and more.
Sex Education
Black Friday Used to Be Fun. Now, Many Shoppers Would Rather Sleep In.
Friday, November 29th, 2024
via The New York TimesLining up early outside stores and hunting for deals was once part of a gratifying Black Friday. It no longer feels that way.
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