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  • Tennessee Lawmakers Approve Bill Allowing School Staff to Carry Concealed Handguns

    Tennessee lawmakers have passed a controversial bill permitting school staff to carry concealed handguns, a move aimed at enhancing school safety in the wake of a deadly shooting in Nashville. The bill, which garnered support from legislators, requires school staff to undergo 40 hours of specialized training annually. Despite opposition and protests, the bill aligns…

  • Tennessee Senate Advances Bill to Arm Teachers Amid Fierce Opposition and Emotional Protests

    The Tennessee Senate has taken a contentious step towards arming teachers in public schools, with the advancement of a bill that would permit certain educators to carry handguns on school premises. This move follows a deadly shooting at a Nashville private elementary school just over a year ago. The proposal, which passed the GOP-controlled chamber…

  • Kentucky Bill To Stop Funding of DEI Offices In Public Universities Passed by House Vote of 68-18

    In a contentious move, the Kentucky House voted with a wide margin of 68-18 to halt funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices at public universities. The bill, which was passed Friday, seeks to curtail DEI initiatives on campus, sparking heated debate between Republicans and Democrats over its potential impact. The overhauled bill, which…

  • Judge Upholds Program Allowing 30,000 Migrants from 4 Countries into the U.S. Each Month

    A federal judge has upheld the Biden administration’s program that permits a limited number of migrants from four countries to enter the United States for humanitarian reasons, dismissing a challenge from Republican-led states. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Drew B. Tipton on Friday, March 8, 2024, allows the program to continue operating, despite opposition…

  • Black Civil Rights Groups Are Uniting To Fight Anti-DEI Sentiment

    In response to mounting opposition towards diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, a coalition of civil rights, political, and advocacy groups is mobilizing to defend these initiatives. Spearheaded by leaders such as Marc H. Morial of the National Urban League, these organizations are countering criticisms voiced by figures like Elon Musk and Bill Ackman. Morial…