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Federal investigation into Smith College probes whether transgender students can attend women's schools " challenging the evolving mission of women's education
13+ hour, 32+ min ago (1049+ words) Alex C. Lange, Colorado State University (THE CONVERSATION) Within the past decade, most women's colleges in the United States " including Smith College, a liberal arts college in Northampton, Massachusetts " have expanded their admissions policies, allowing transgender students to also attend. Many…...
Human Rights Campaign targets battleground districts during broader reckoning over LGBTQ+ rights
2+ week, 1+ day ago (507+ words) Besides eight congressional districts that could help determine control of the U. S. House, the Human Rights Campaign is also supporting Democratic candidates for the U. S. Senate in Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Ohio and Texas. The money will be spent on advertising,…...
Tennessee librarian fired for refusing to move more than 100 books from children's to adult section
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (407+ words) The Rutherford County Library Board voted 8-3 on Monday evening to fire library system director Luanne James. James has previously said that relocating the books would violate her and county residents' First Amendment rights and compromise her professional obligation against government-mandated…...