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Wisconsin directs federal IDEA funds toward racism, equity workshops

A project housed under the Wisconsin Department of Education is using federal special education funds to pay speakers to provide instruction to teachers on race, equity and Black queer feminist methodology.  Wisconsin’s Educational Equity Network’s virtual events feature presentations from authors and activists, including notable and controversial writers such as Ibram X. Kendi and Robin […]

Would ID cards be such a bad idea if they made things work a bit better? | Martha Gill

‘B“Retain was never a ‘give me the papers’ society,” said Jacob Rees-Mogg. Speaking on GB News radio show last week. “I have always loved a quote from historian AJP Taylor, who says, “Until August 1914, sensible, law-abiding British people had little idea of ​​the existence of the state beyond the post office and the police. […]

Biden (Like Everyone Else On The Internet) Has No Idea What ‘POV’ Means

President Biden sent out a bafflingly dumb tweet demonstrating his (or more likely his social media team’s) complete lack of comprehension of what the phrase “point of view” means. Biden tweeted a photo of himself and Vice President Kamala Harris with the caption “POV: You believe health care should be a right, not a privilege, […]

Sims Criticizes Idea U.S. Resolve on Ukraine Will Deter China Invading Taiwan

Former Trump administration official and U.S.-China Commission member Cliff Sims said Thursday that during the public hearing China has refuted claims that the U.S. determination to support Ukraine is more important than U.S. military strength in deterring China’s invasion of Taiwan. During the hearing, Marianne Kibrehan-Wise, director of the China Research Program at the Center […]

Tom Izzo has wild idea to overhaul March Madness selection process

Tom Izzo’s comments Wednesday that the NCAA needs to “seriously” consider the possibility of eliminating automatic bidding for mid-major schools didn’t resonate with many. Izzo will make his 26th consecutive March Madness appearance with the Spartans this year, and the legendary coach understands the NCAA Tournament very well. But his words certainly raised some eyebrows. […]

Dem likens Latino Trump support to idea of ‘Jews for Hitler’

Democratic Representative Vicente Gonzalez of Texas suggested that the idea that Latinos would support former President Donald Trump would be the same as Jews supporting Adolf Hitler. “If it weren’t for the racist and divisive elements within the party, there would be a lot of Latinos, but they can’t seem to shake it off. The […]