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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

Pronouns in Schools: A Battleground for Free Speech?

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has jumped into the debate over preferred pronouns in schools, filing a friend-of-the-court brief in a case involving the Olentangy Local School District in Ohio. The school district passed a policy requiring staff and students to use a student’s preferr

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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

Student Loan Forgiveness: The Debt That Won't Disappear

Imagine this scenario: You're a bright-eyed student, eager to get your degree and start building the life you've always dreamed of. So you take out loans to attend a for-profit college that promises big things but delivers little more than mountains of debt and worthless credentials. Sound like a ni

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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

Free Speech Triumph? The DOE vs. Maud Maron and the Price of Dissent

A New York federal judge recently ruled in favor of Maud Maron, a parent activist, in her dispute with Schools Chancellor David Banks.The judge declared Chancellor’s Regulation D-210, which Banks used to remove Maron from the Manhattan Community Education Council 2, unconstitutional. Maron was init

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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

Free Speech vs. 'Harmful Conduct':NYC Judge Weighs In on Heated School Debate

A New York City parent activist, Maud Maron, was recently reinstated to her education post after a federal judge ruled that Schools Chancellor David Banks likely violated her free speech rights. Maron’s removal stemmed from her criticism of an anonymous editorial in a Stuyvesant High School student

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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

NYC School Board Censorship Battle: A Fight for Free Speech

One of the most troubling parts of that identity instruction is the idea that you can't say something — even if you think it's true or important to discuss — because your words might "offend" some people.

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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

The Affirmative Action Aftershock:A College Admissions Earthquake?

The Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action has sent ripples through college admissions, with some selective colleges reporting drops in the number of Black students in their incoming classes. It begs the question, is this just a blip or the start of a major trend? It's too early

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Small Town Secrets Shrouded in Darkness: A Gripping Mystery Unfolds Under the Shadow of an Eclipse

In the sleepy French countryside of Aubrac, where majestic landscapes meet small-town intrigue, a dark mystery unfolds under the eerie glow of an eclipse. When teenage love turns tragic and a young girl disappears after being shot, two women cops must navigate the tangled web of secrets that bind th

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Sep 06 2024CRIME

Stomped and Silenced: A Hate Crime Investigation

A 16-year-old transgender teen, Jayden Tkaczyk, was brutally assaulted by a group of teens in Gloucester, Massachusetts, leaving him with a broken orbital, permanent nerve damage, and a barrage of hateful slurs. Police are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime. Jayden's attorney, Cr

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Zucchini Revolution: 7 Ways to Spice Up Your Weekend

Are you ready to revolutionize your weekend? Forget about boring old routines - it's time to embrace the power of zucchini! That's right, this humble squash is about to take center stage as we explore seven incredible Bay Area events that will leave you amazed and inspired. From a Latin jazz legend

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Sep 06 2024OPINION

Teen's Brutal Attack: A Wake-Up Call to Confront Hate and Bias

A horrific attack on a transgender teen is shedding light on the dangers of unchecked hate. Jayden Tkaczyk, 16, was brutally assaulted by a mob of classmates at a party, likely because of his gender identity. With a broken bone in his face and bruises covering his body, Jayden feared for his life as

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