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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”

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Trump To Skip First GOP Debate For Live Chat With Tucker Carlson

After weeks of teasing his followers, Donald Trump has reportedly decided to skip the first Republican presidential debate next Wednesday. 
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After weeks of teasing his followers, Donald Trump has reportedly decided to skip the first Republican presidential debate next Wednesday. According to reports, he will instead sit for an interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson during the same time slot as the debate on Fox News. Continue reading “Trump To Skip First GOP Debate For Live Chat With Tucker Carlson”