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LGBTQ-themed books most targeted by bans, says American Library Association

More than half of 2023’s most challenged library books have LGBTQ themes or characters, the American Library Association (ALA) said Monday. Maia Kobabe’s “Gender Queer,” a 2019 graphic novel recounting Kobabe’s exploration of gender identity and sexuality, topped the organization’s list of the 10 most challenged titles for the third year in a row. The...

Congress must act to support our allies Ukraine, Taiwan and Israel

Democracy is messy by design, and big problems can’t be fixed overnight. But failing to act to support our allies will also hurt the United States.

Texas solar power is prepared for an eclipse, but it’s a preview of a more complex problem

A full solar eclipse, like the one sweeping across North America on Monday, will prevent solar power generation for facilities in the path of totality. This could particularly affect the parts of Texas in that path, as the Lone Star State has ramped up solar installation since 2017, the year of the previous eclipse on the continent. In the...

Trump makes endorsement in race for GOP Rep. Gallagher’s congressional seat

Donald Trump has endorsed the forthcoming congressional bid of Tony Wied, former owner of the northeastern Wisconsin-based Dino Stop gas station chain.

Buttigieg downplays DC crime rate despite having security detail: ‘I can safely walk my dog to the Capitol’

On Sunday, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg downplayed Washington, D.C.'s crime rates, saying they've been much better than some outlets have suggested.

Public safety group finds FBI violent crime data is higher than initially reported

New public safety report outlines several reasons for the discrepancy between FBI and city data.

DOJ will not turn over Biden’s recorded interview with Special Counsel Hur, risking contempt of Congress

The Justice Department will not produce subpoenaed audio recordings of former special counsel Robert Hur's interview with President Biden to House Republicans, putting Attorney General Merrick Garland at risk of being held in contempt of Congress.

Department of Education Opens Investigation into Princeton over Antisemitism Allegations

A complaint filed in January alleged that Princeton violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

A Welcome Ray of Light at UNC

At many colleges these days, students can go through their entire “educations” without ever hearing any good words about the country’s basic institutions.

Leading Pro-Life Group ‘Deeply Disappointed’ in Trump’s Abortion Position

Trump said states should decide on the issue of abortion, notably rejecting a federal 15-week ban.

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