Des Moines school board leader exits Senate campaign due to hiring of undocumented worker
Jackie Norris Withdraws from Iowa Senate Race Jackie Norris, the Chairwoman of Des Moines Public Schools, announced on Thursday that she is stepping aside from her bid for a vacant Iowa Senate seat. This decision comes after she encountered significant backlash for expressing support for former school superintendent Ian Andre Roberts, an undocumented immigrant. Norris, […]
Democrat School Board Chair Stops Senate Campaign Following Arrest of Illegal Immigrant
Democratic Senate candidates concluded their campaigns on Thursday amidst ongoing repercussions from the superintendent’s arrest by immigration officials. Jackie Norris, who leads the Des Moines Public Schools Board of Education, has chosen to withdraw from seeking the Democratic nomination for Iowa’s open U.S. Senate seat. She announced this decision through social media. This comes after […]
Des Moines school board chair halts Iowa Senate campaign following superintendent’s ICE arrest
Jackie Norris, chair of the Des Moines School Board, has decided to end her 2026 Iowa Senate campaign. This decision comes in light of the recent arrest and resignation of the district’s superintendent. In a statement, Norris mentioned that the ongoing situation at Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) required her full focus as board president. […]
Activists Strip at Maine School Board Meeting to Oppose Trans Policy
This week, three activists showed up to a school board meeting in Maine dressed only in their underwear to protest a policy that permits transgender individuals, identifying as men, to take part in sports and spaces meant for women. The demonstration took place in Augusta, organized by Nick Blanchard, a local activist recognized as “Corn […]
$7.2M Yearly Savings: Smith Micro Reduces Workforce by 30%, Board Forgoes $45K in Stock Award Fees
October 15, 2025 – 4:01 PM The company anticipates annual savings of $7.2 million. pittsburgh — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Smith MicroSoftware, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMSI) has announced that it is undertaking organizational changes aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and cutting costs. This aligns with the company’s broader vision for the future. The restructuring, which includes some […]
Scaffolding board fatally injures 23-year-old woman near Salt Lake City music festival
Tragic Accident at Utah Music Festival Claims Life of Young Woman A 23-year-old woman has tragically died after suffering head injuries at a music festival in Utah, her family reported on Monday. Eva Erlander was in Salt Lake City attending the Red West Music Festival with friends when the event was called off due to […]
New Jersey School Board Candidate Sent Disturbing Message About Board Member
A candidate for a New Jersey school board is in hot water after allegedly sending offensive text messages aimed at an incumbent member. Scott Semaya, who aimed to join the Marlboro School Board, supposedly sent messages in a group chat dubbed “ThisBitchNeedsToDie,” which included Mitesh Gandhi, husband of a current board member, and Chad Hyett, […]
New Jersey mother and board member faced with hateful message
A candidate for a school board in New Jersey recently faced backlash after explicit and harsh messages were discovered in a group chat targeting a conservative female board member. The chat was strikingly titled “ThisBitchNeedsToDie.” This week, images surfaced on social media showing Scott Semaya’s inappropriate comments regarding Daniel Bellomo during a July school board […]
Three activists undress at a school board meeting in Maine to protest a policy on trans athletes.
Activist Protest at Maine School Board Meeting This week, three activists in Maine made headlines when they stripped down to their underwear during a school board meeting to protest a policy allowing transgender athletes to compete in female sports. The demonstration, described somewhat theatrically, was led by local activist Nick Blanchard, who performed this act […]
Offender Contacted School Board Member Regarding Girls’ Locker Rooms
A transgender individual, previously convicted of exposing himself to women and minors in Arlington and Fairfax County, Virginia, has exchanged emails with members of the Arlington School Board, according to internal records. Local news source 7 News First highlighted findings from emails acquired through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The reports center on Richard […]