School Library Book Bans Are Seen As Targeting Lgbtq Content
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DeSantis signs bill limiting book objections in school libraries
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a new bill into law Tuesday that limits the ability of individuals without students in a given school district to raise objections to books in those districts. Under the new wide-reaching education bill, HB ...The Hill - Politics -
School grants, student pronouns and library books among the big bills of Idaho legislative session
Idaho lawmakers spent much of an unexpectedly long and sometimes contentious legislative session focusing on bills targeting LGBTQ+ residents by limiting health care and reading materialsABC News - Health -
Idaho lawmakers pass bills targeting LGBTQ+ citizens. Protesters toss paper hearts in protest
Idaho lawmakers have passed a series of bills targeting LGBTQ+ residents this year, including two this week that redefine gender as being synonymous with sex and prevent public employees from being required to use someone’s preferred pronounsABC News - Health -
Future of assault weapons ban passed by Colorado House seen as uncertain
Colorado's Democratic-controlled House on Sunday passed a bill that would ban the sale and transfer of semiautomatic firearms, but it faces headwinds going forward.CBS News - Politics -
Muslim student loses school prayer ban challenge
Michaela School was entitled to enforce a ban on prayer rituals, the High Court has ruled.BBC News - Top stories -
Ron DeSantis signs bill restricting challenges to books in public schools
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to restrict challenges to books in school libraries, pivoting in his campaign against what he has called "woke indoctrination."NBC News - Politics -
The Papers: School's prayer ban win and 'cig-free generation'
A ban on prayer rituals at a London school and a parliamentary vote on the smoking ban lead the papers.BBC News - Top stories -
Experts divided over implications of prayer ban ruling at London school
Some say more schools may ban organised prayer after court ruling but others say judgment was based on unique circumstances. The ruling on a prayer ban at a top London school has created a “classic English policy muddle” that has divided school ...The Guardian - World -
Suit Challenging Iowa's Book Ban Is Backed by Every Major Publisher
The rise of book bans nationwide prompted the collective action, the publishers said.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Book bans hit another record high: PEN America
After already soaring to record peaks, book bans in U.S. schools have hit a new high, according to free speech advocacy group PEN America. In the first half of the current school year, the group found more than 4,000 instances of book bans, ...The Hill - Politics -
Michaela school will keep its prayer ban – but as a Muslim teacher I know it doesn’t have to be this way | Nadeine Asbali
Kids pausing their football so a friend can pray; theology chats over lunch – I’ve seen the richness that religious diversity brings to school life. A Muslim student at Michaela community school in Brent, north-west London, has lost a high court ...The Guardian - World -
More big book publishers joined a lawsuit originally filed by Penguin Random House that seeks to block schoolbook banning in Iowa.
More big book publishers joined a lawsuit originally filed by Penguin Random House that seeks to block schoolbook banning in Iowa.The Wall Street Journal - World -
'Ghosts' cast connects with characters' histories at Library of Congress
Actors from the CBS comedy series “Ghosts” connected with their spectral characters through historical artifacts and exhibits at the Library of Congress Tuesday, where the show's fourth season premiered to a sold-out theater. Cast members present ...The Hill - Politics -
Jill Biden calls Trump 'dangerous to the LGBTQ community'
First lady Jill Biden on Friday decried former President Trump as a "bully" and a threat to gains for the LGBTQ community if he is reelected in November. The first lady spoke at the Human Rights Campaign’s “Equality in Action” gathering in ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Schatz, Takano offer resolution supporting LGBTQ students
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) unveiled a resolution Friday demanding “equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure” for LGBTQ students. The resolution, which has 17 ...The Hill - Politics -
The WSJ Dollar Index Falls 0.3% to 100.33
The WSJ Dollar Index was down 0.3% today to 100.33 — snapping a five-trading-day winning streak.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Biden campaign seeks to mobilize LGBTQ voters with new initiative
President Biden’s reelection campaign on Wednesday launched Out for Biden-Harris, a new national initiative aimed to mobilize LGBTQ voters. The launch includes a series of virtual organizing and training events focused on reaching new volunteers, ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Jill Biden calls Trump a 'bully' who is 'dangerous' to LGBTQ people
Jill Biden says former Republican President Donald Trump is a “bully” who is “dangerous” for the LGBTQ communityABC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
After Layoffs, Some Workers Turn to Content Creation
People laid off from sectors like tech and finance aren't waiting for new jobs despite a booming labor market. Instead, they're striking out on their own on social media platforms like TikTok.Inc. - Business -
A Pennsylvania Bill Would Notify Consumers of AI Content
If it becomes law, businesses would have to make a "clear and conspicuous disclosure" when artificial intelligence has been used to create written text, images, audio or video.Inc. - Business -
U.S.-German 10-Year Yield Spread Hits Widest Since End-Oct After CPI Data
Treasury yields rose after March U.S. inflation indicated that the Fed may have little room to cut interest rates soon. The spread between yields on 10-year Treasurys and German bunds reached the widest point since late October.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Scope for More Selloff in U.S. Treasurys Seen Limited
The hot U.S. inflation print, third in a row, triggered a sharp selloff in Treasurys, led by the front end, but the room for a further selloff is capped, Societe Generale Research said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.S. Treasury Yields Slip
Treasury yields fell as U.S. equities traded higher.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Barbie, the Book
A bookstore event for the newly published “Barbie: The World Tour” brought out the die-hards.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Why Phones Will Stay in School
As lockdowns become more frequent, parents want to hear from their children.The Wall Street Journal - World -
A ‘Nature School’ Meets in Brooklyn
A series of workshops hosted by the artist collective Field Meridians will try to get New Yorkers to open their eyes to the nature all around them.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Expand Your Tabletop RPG Library With B2G1 Free D&D and Pathfinder Items
A select number of TTRPG books are eligible for Amazon's B2G1 promo deal this week. These include hardcover editions of various rulebooks, adventure modules, and expansions for popular RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder 2E, and Marvel ...GameSpot - Tech -
You Can Now Buy The Wing's $4,500 Meat Slicer (and Its Feminist Library)
The Soho landlord of the defunct co-working space is selling kitchen equipment, books, standing desks, and phone booths nearly two years after The Wing closed its doors.Inc. - Business -
This trans author toured red-state libraries. What she found might surprise you
Diana Goetsch spent months visiting red-state libraries to do presentations on the freedom to read. Would she be recognized, or clocked as transgender?Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
U.S. women’s soccer association says it supports LGBTQ rights after player's social media posts
The U.S. Women’s National Team Players Association issued a statement Tuesday in support of LGBTQ rights in the wake of a controversy over midfielder Korbin Albert’s social media posts.NBC News - Top stories -
LGBTQ South Asians are celebrating ‘Monkey Man’ for its representation of India’s trans community
LGBTQ South Asians are celebrating Dev Patel's "Monkey Man" for its representation of India's transgender, hijra, communityNBC News - Top stories -
Police identify 7 suspects in alleged anti-LGBTQ assault on two Michigan State students
Police announced Tuesday that they identified seven suspects in connection to an alleged assault on two college students that took place at their school’s main library the day before.NBC News - Top stories -
German internet monitor records doubling of criminal content in 2023
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Biden's strategy to reach tuned-out voters: Content over crowds
President Joe Biden’s recent battleground state campaign tour didn’t draw major crowds. But critically for the Biden campaign, it did produce a lot of content.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Fallout Shelter Adds Content From The TV Series, See It Here
Prime Video's Fallout TV series has arrived, and characters and content from the show are now appearing in Bethesda's Fallout mobile game, Fallout Shelter. . An update to the game for iOS and Android adds six new vault-dwellers, including Lucy and ...GameSpot - Tech -
Fallout 4 Is Finally Getting New Content And Improvements On PS5, Xbox, And PC
Bethesda has revealed a bunch of new information regarding Fallout 4 and its long-awaited update for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. It was originally announced back in 2022 but was delayed to this year.. The update is free and will be released ...GameSpot - Tech -
Fallout 76 Is Free For A Week, Adds Content Based On The Show
To celebrate the debut of the Fallout TV series on Prime Video, Bethesda has made Fallout 76 free for a week. Now through April 18, everyone can play Fallout 76 for free across Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation. This is the full game, not just a slice ...GameSpot - Tech