Author: Randy Slovacek

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LA Times: Fly Your Pride Flag For Slain Shop Owner

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In the aftermath of the shooting death of a clothing shop owner in California who was shot to death by a 27-year-old man who objected to her having a rainbow flag on display, the editorial board of the Los Angeles Times says now “would be a good time” to fly your Pride flag. Continue reading “LA Times: Fly Your Pride Flag For Slain Shop Owner”

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Trump Attacks Georgia Governor Over ‘GIANT MURDER WAVE’

The Supreme Court has refused to block the release of hundreds of documents from the Trump White Houses ought by the House committee investigating the violent invasion of the U.S. Capitol building on January 6. Just yesterday, I shared the results of the latest CBS News/YouGov poll that surprisingly indicated Trump supporters trust Donald Trump to deliver the truth to them more than actual friends and family. That crossed my mind today as I came across Trump’s latest social media screed attacking Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis for a “GIANT MURDER WAVE.” Yet another lie that the Donald’s followers will buy at face value. Continue reading “Trump Attacks Georgia Governor Over ‘GIANT MURDER WAVE’”

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Podcast: ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ Hits #1, Country Music From Dixon Dallas + More

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This week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast: Amazon Prime Video’s new gay romantic comedy “Red, White & Royal Blue” hit #1 worldwide on the streaming platform. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ Hits #1, Country Music From Dixon Dallas + More”

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California Store Owner Killed Over Pride Flag

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The owner of the Mag Pi clothing store in Lake Arrowhead was shot and killed during a dispute over a Pride flag on Friday evening. Police arrived to find Laura Ann Carleton, 66, with a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead on the scene. Continue reading “California Store Owner Killed Over Pride Flag”

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Georgia Teacher Fired For Reading “Free Expression” Book To Students

The Cobb County school board, located outside of Atlanta, has voted to terminate the employment of a 5th-grade teacher who read an acclaimed children's book about "being true to yourself."
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The Cobb County school board, located outside of Atlanta, has voted to terminate the employment of a 5th-grade teacher who read an acclaimed children’s book about “being true to yourself.” Continue reading “Georgia Teacher Fired For Reading “Free Expression” Book To Students”

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Countering Book Bans With Free Digital Book Access + More News

With book bans on the rise, the Digital Public Library of America has begun a program granting free access to books restricted in libraries.
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Some news items you might have missed: • The Guardian: With book bans rising, primarily due to far-right pressures,  the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) has launched the Banned Book Program, granting free nationwide access to books restricted in schools or libraries. Continue reading “Countering Book Bans With Free Digital Book Access + More News”