Florida mom who challenged Amanda Gorman poem and other books says she only read parts of the material
The Florida mom whose complaints prompted an acclaimed poem and multiple books to be restricted also apologized for an antisemitic post she shared.
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Hundreds gather at Florida school board meeting over Disney movie controversy: ‘Your policies are not protecting us from anything’
Many shared concerns over the district’s teacher vacancies, with one student saying teachers are “scared to say anything that will get them fired.”
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At least seven people are shot as gunfire erupts on Florida boardwalk
At least seven people have been shot, including a 15-year-old, on a packed Florida boardwalk during the Memorial Day holiday.
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A Trans Couple Went Viral After Being Harassed At Target — And Now They’re Speaking Out
The Montana incident was just the latest in an ugly rash of confrontations involving aggressive customers upset with the store’s embrace of Pride Month.
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Target Put Out Some Cool Pride Gear — Then Pulled It Once the Bigots Came For Them
The apparel drew violent backlash, but backing down to bullies sends a clear message.
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Ron DeSantis upended education in Florida. He’s coming for your state next.
The governor revamped school curriculum in Florida amid battles with Democrats and civil rights groups.
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Exclusive: Texts tie DeSantis closely to Trump insider Lev Parnas in 2018 race
Lev Parnas was arrested in 2019, accused by the U.S. government of funneling a Russian oligarch’s money into American political campaigns. Ron DeSantis’ ties to the Ukrainian-American businessman may be closer than he previously disclosed.
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Trump workers moved Mar-a-Lago boxes a day before Justice Dept. came for documents
The events at Mar-a-Lago include an alleged “dress rehearsal” for moving sensitive papers and show a focus on Donald Trump’s instructions and intent.
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Amanda Gorman is ‘gutted’ by school district’s decision to restrict her poem after a parent complained it contained ‘hate messages’
The acclaimed poem written by Amanda Gorman for President Joe Biden’s inauguration was moved from the elementary section of a Miami-Dade County public school after a parent complaint and school review, the district confirmed Tuesday.
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