Saturday, 30 July 2022

What does age-appropriate, comprehensive sex ed actually look like?

With abortion access changing in many states, advocates for sex education say it's more important than ever. Lee Gaines is from member station WFYI, and Elizabeth Miller is from member station OPB. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Advocates for comprehensive sex ...

source https://www.npr.org/2022/07/30/1114620485/what-does-age-appropriate-comprehensive-sex-ed-actually-look-like

Friday, 29 July 2022

The ADA was a victory for the disabled community, but we need more. My life shows why

It has been 32 years this week since the law was passed, and activists and experts believe more protections and policies are needed to prevent such issues and to move the disability rights movement forward. Joining the ...

source https://www.npr.org/2022/07/29/1113535976/ada-disabilities-act-activists-more-protections

Corporate landlords used aggressive tactics to push out more tenants than was known

He chairs the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, which began its investigation after reports that the companies had high eviction filing rates despite a federal eviction moratorium, and often refused to accept emergency rental aid. The ...

source https://www.npr.org/2022/07/28/1114128514/corporate-landlords-used-aggressive-tactics-to-push-out-more-tenants-than-was-kn

President Amiridis completes leadership team with Development, Student Affairs hires

President Michael Amiridis finalized his leadership cabinet with two key hires, the University of South Carolina announced Thursday. A head and shoulders photo of Michelle Dodenhoff. Michelle Dodenhoff returns to the university as vice president for ...

source https://www.sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2022/07/uofsc_announces_leadership_hires.php

Thursday, 28 July 2022

Dallas landlord made record profits while evading eviction moratoriums, US House committee says

Four corporate landlords, including Dallas-based Invitation Homes, tried to evict thousands of tenants during a federal ban on evictions, according to an investigation by a congressional subcommittee. by Joshua Fechter July 28, 2022 5 hours ago.

source https://www.texastribune.org/2022/07/28/dallas-landlord-profits-evictions/

Missouri Attorney General Schmitt Sues Biden Administration Over Unconstitutional Attempt to Regulate Firearm Parts

Jul 27, 2022, 16:44 PM by AG Schmitt. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt today joined a 17-state coalition, submitting a complaint against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Department of ...

source https://ago.mo.gov/home/news/2022/07/27/missouri-attorney-general-schmitt-sues-biden-administration-over-unconstitutional-attempt-to-regulate-firearm-parts

Wednesday, 27 July 2022

July 27 Message from the Board of Douglas County Commissioners

On Tuesday, July 26, 2022 the Board of Douglas County Commissioners reviewed the July 25, 2022 Report of Investigation Findings regarding certain allegations against Commissioner Lora Thomas. The report is privileged & confidential and will not ...

source https://www.douglas.co.us/july-27-message-from-the-board-of-douglas-county-commissioners/

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Bennet, Hickenlooper, Polis Welcome Over $88 Million in Federal Transportation Grants for Colorado Projects

Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper alongside Colorado Governor Jared Polis welcomed over $88 mil...