[ad_1] Kansas lawmakers are joining fellow Republicans in other states in trying to restrict diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives on university campuses, but they’ve drafted their proposals to avoid having to agree on how to define DEI. The Kansas House planned to vote Thursday on a bill aimed at preventing universities, community colleges or technical … Read more
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Thursday that the White House has approved the cancellation of nearly $6 billion in federal student debt for thousands of public service workers. The 78,000 eligible public service workers include teachers, nurses and firefighters, according to the White House. “These public service workers have dedicated their careers to … Read more
[ad_1] BOISE, Idaho — Idaho lawmakers are expected to vote this week on a bill that would ban the use of any public funds for gender-affirming care, including for state employees using work health insurance and for adults covered by Medicaid. The legislation already passed the House and only needs to clear the majority Republican … Read more
[ad_1] Galaxy assistant coach Nick Theslof was arrested on suspicion of public intoxication Saturday morning, a day before the team’s game in Nashville, according to Davidson County booking records. He was released later that day on $100 bond. Nick Theslof while working as an assistant coach with Toronto FC in September 2017. (Fred Kfoury III … Read more
[ad_1] The head of the NAACP is calling on Black student-athletes to reconsider their decisions to attend public colleges and universities in Florida, challenging a new state policy that bars those institutions from using government funds on diversity, equity and inclusion programs. In a letter sent Monday to current and future student-athletes of the National … Read more
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — The Republican-led House Oversight Committee said Wednesday that Hunter Biden has been invited to testify publicly this month at a hearing focused on the GOP impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. It was not immediately clear whether the president’s son had agreed to appear at the March 20 hearing. Sources told NBC … Read more
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[ad_1] Michael J. Fox wowed the crowd when he came out to announce the night’s biggest award at the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards on Feb. 19. The “Back to the Future” star and five-time Emmy Award winner received a standing ovation for his surprise appearance. He was helped across the stage in a wheelchair … Read more
[ad_1] Two transgender Virginia public school students on Thursday sued the state over recent guidance that prevents transgender students from competing on sports teams consistent with their gender identities and allows teachers to refuse to use their preferred names and pronouns. One of the cases was filed in state court by a transgender high school girl … Read more