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Republican Who Rails Against Student Loan “Bailout” Got $1.5M of Loans Forgiven
Rep. Burgess Owens, who has declared bankruptcy five times, led a hearing railing against student debt forgiveness.
Principal Fired Over Parent Complaints on Lesson Showing Michelangelo’s “David”
The Florida public charter school that forced former principal Hope Carrasquilla to resign has far right connections.
Sanders Introduces Bill to Stop Bank CEOs From Serving as Fed Bank Regulators
The CEO of Silicon Valley Bank was a member of the San Francisco Fed board up until the day his bank collapsed.
DeSantis Admin Seeks to Expand “Don’t Say Gay” Restrictions to Older Grades
The proposal aims to bar any discussion of LGBTQ topics through grade 12 in Florida's public schools.
Alaska Board of Education Passes Anti-Trans Resolution Without Public Notice
Democratic lawmakers in the state were only notified of the resolution after it passed.
Attempts to Ban Books Hit a Record High in 2022, New Report Says
According to the American Library Association, a record-breaking 2,571 unique titles were targeted last year.
Amazon Sued for Not Disclosing Collection of Customers’ Biometric Data
The plaintiff is requesting damages and an order requiring Amazon to comply with the law.
GOP Is Seeking Rich, Self-Funding Candidates as Party Is Outraised by Democrats
Both major parties have run self-funded candidates in the past, but the GOP is ramping up the practice.
Democrats Introduce Housing Is a Human Right Act
The legislation provides more than $300 billion for affordable housing and reducing homelessness.
Democrats in Wisconsin Introduce Bill to Restore Abortion Rights in State
Wisconsin reverted to a draconian anti-abortion law from 1849 after “Roe” was dismantled.