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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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‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ Hit #1 Worldwide On Amazon Prime Video

Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine in Prime Video’s Red, White & Royal Blue (photo: Prime Video)
Amazon Prime Video’s new gay-centered romantic comedy, Red, White & Royal Blue, was Amazon Prime Video’s #1 film worldwide over its debut weekend. The film also entered Amazon’s “top three most-watched romantic comedies (movies) of all time” in just days. Continue reading “‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ Hit #1 Worldwide On Amazon Prime Video”

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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”

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Daily Dance: Random Partner + Random Song + Improv

Dancers Igor Pitangui and Thibault Ramirez won the West Coast Swing competition 'Random partner/Random song' in Budapest, Hungary, this year.
Igor Pitangui and Thibault Ramirez
Dancers Igor Pitangui and Thibault Ramirez won the West Coast Swing competition ‘Random partner/Random song’ in Budapest, Hungary, this year. The improv dance was gorgeous, and Igor’s story makes it all even better. Continue reading “Daily Dance: Random Partner + Random Song + Improv”