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Federal Appeals Court Affirms Florida’s “Stop WOKE Act” Is Unconstitutional
The law, championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, aims to restrict certain teachings concerning race and diversity.
State Lawmakers Are Increasingly Meddling in the Affairs of Public Universities
Conservative lawmakers are stripping power from college faculty in a push for greater academic oversight.
New Documentary Highlights Reality of Gender and Sexual Diversity Across Nature
“Each of the scientists in the film has faced severe backlash from their research,” says the director of Second Nature.
10 Years After Pulse, Protecting Queer Spaces Is Critical for Liberation
LGBTQIA+ bars are places to dance and drink, but they are also sites for building our futures.
Fired Journalist Says Bari Weiss Pushed to Air Propaganda on CBS News
“Bari Weiss is not a journalist. She is an asset of the Trump administration,” said progressive group Our Revolution.
As Censorship Expands, Autonomous Libraries Are Springing Up to Fill the Gaps
From California to Illinois to Oregon, flourishing anarchist libraries are spreading knowledge and building community.
Texas Universities’ Crackdown on LGBT Courses and DEI Is Getting Worse
As pressure intensifies, universities have restructured, fired faculty, cancelled classes and limited discussion topics.
Rutgers Criticized for Canceling Commencement Speaker Over Palestine Advocacy
“The message Rutgers is sending to this class and everyone around the country is alarming,” said Rami Elghandour.
Amendments Protecting Pro-Palestine Speech in California Schools Face Backlash
Educators and activists are fighting for changes to a bill they say was “designed to create an atmosphere of fear.”
Politico Boss Reportedly Demands Allegiance to Israel From Editorial Staff
The publication’s parent company, Axel Springer, considers Israel’s right to exist one of its “essential” values.