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Children’s picture book flagged at Alabama library because author’s last name is ‘Gay’ – al.com
"Read Me A Story, Stella" was added to a book list of potentially sexually explicit books at the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library because the author's last name is Gay. Source: Children’s picture book flagged at Alabama library because author’s last name is ‘Gay’ - al.com
Positive COVID-19 cases prompt Silver Spring school mask mandate | MoCo360 https://moco360.media/2023/09/06/positive-covid-19-cases-at-silver-spring-school-prompt-limited-mask-mandate/
At least three positive cases of COVID-19 in one Silver Spring classroom compelled Montgomery County Public Schools to institute a masking requirement through the end of the week limited to that class, according to school officials.
Saunas and Swastikas: Finland’s Summertime neo-Nazi Meet-Up – bellingcat
Source: Saunas and Swastikas: Finland’s Summertime neo-Nazi Meet-Up - bellingcat
Federal court rules in favor of Michigan man who refused to host same-sex weddings https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2023/08/22/federal-court-sides-with-apple-orchard-owner-refused-same-sex-weddings/5571692731111/ (Me: Danger is that someone like him will say he will not serve a person of color or mixed race, because his "religion" says he should not serve POC)
‘An utter disgrace’: 90% of England’s most precious river habitats blighted by raw sewage and farming pollution https://stigmatisnews.wordpress.com/2023/08/14/an-utter-disgrace-90-of-englands-most-precious-river-habitats-blighted-by-raw-sewage-and-farming-pollution/ (Me: Tories not satisfied with ruining economy with Brexit, take to poisoning all rivers and streams as well.)
UK won’t resettle Afghan women’s rights lawyer being hunted by Taliban https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/afghanistan-taliban-resettlement-scheme-two-years/ (
Me: No more proof is needed on how Tories reverse on promises and be heartless)
Caribbean doctors call for greater awareness, urgent action on climate change
A group of leading Caribbean medical professionals is sounding the alarm on climate change. The President of the Medical Association of Jamaica has … Caribbean doctors call for greater awareness, urgent action on climate change
Simone Biles takes all-around title in comeback at U.S. Classic – Los Angeles Times
Simone Biles made an impressive return to gymnastics competition Saturday after her struggles at the Tokyo Olympics, winning the Core Classic all-round title. — Read on www.latimes.com/sports/olympics/story/2023-08-05/simone-biles-core-classic-gymnastics-comeback
More than 25,000 people killed in gun violence so far in 2023 – ABC News
As of Aug. 1, at least 25,198 people have died from gun violence in the U.S. this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive – which is an average of roughly 118 deaths each day. Of those who died, 879 were teens and 170 were children. Source: More than 25,000 people killed in gun violence so far in 2023 - ABC News
California Attorney General to probe Chino Valley schools’ transgender student policy – Redlands Daily Facts
“Students should never fear going to school for simply being who they are,” Bonta said in the release. “Chino Valley Unified’s forced outing policy threatens the safety and well-being of LGBTQ+ students vulnerable to harassment and potential abuse from peers and family members unaccepting of their gender identity. Today’s announcement stresses our commitment to…
Texas man who threatened poll workers and Arizona officials is sentenced to 3½ years – Los Angeles Times
A Texas man who advocated for a mass shooting of poll workers and threatened two Arizona officials and their children has been sentenced to 3½ years in federal prison, prosecutors said Friday. Frederick Francis Goltz, 52, of Lubbock pleaded guilty earlier this year to interstate threatening communications. Goltz was sentenced Thursday by U.S. District Judge James…
One of Louisiana’s Only Pediatric Heart Transplant Doctors Is Moving Because of Anti-LGBTQ Laws – Mother Jones
“I came back here after a fellowship to dedicate my career to Louisiana. And Louisiana pushed me out.” — Read on www.motherjones.com/politics/2023/08/jake-kleinmahon-louisiana-anti-lgbtq-laws/
GOP’s so-called whistleblower accused of being a pawn of a foreign government by the DOJ – Raw Story – Celebrating 19 Years of Independent Journalism
But as it turns out, Luft may have had a motive if the allegations by the DOJ prove to be true. "He subverted foreign agent registration laws in the United States to seek to promote Chinese policies by acting through a former high-ranking U.S. Government official; he acted as a broker in deals for dangerous weapons and…