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Civil Rights Data Exposes Persistent Racial Inequities in U.S. Public Schools

New data reveals ongoing racial disparities in U.S. education, affecting course access, teacher certification, and discipline.

#education, #civilrights, #racialdisparities, #us, #schools

WorldPride 2025: Celebrating 50 Years of Pride Amid Political Challenges

WorldPride 2025 in Washington, D.C., marks 50 years of Pride with celebrations and protests against U.S. political challenges.

#worldpride, #lgbtq, #pride, #washingtondc, #politics

EPA's Deregulation Sparks Health Concerns Amid Environmental Rollbacks

Trump administration's EPA deregulates 30+ environmental rules, potentially increasing deaths by 30,000 annually, sparking public health fears.

#epa, #trumpadministration, #environment, #publichealth, #deregulation

Early Wildfire Season Begins in Oregon Amid Federal Budget Cuts

The Butte Creek Fire in Oregon expands, highlighting federal budget impact on firefighting resources.

#oregon, #wildfire, #firefighting, #climate

Newark Mayor Sues Federal Officials Over Arrest at Immigration Center

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka sues U.S. Attorney and DHS official over alleged false arrest during oversight visit at Newark immigration facility.

#newark, #rasbaraka, #falsearrest, #immigration, #usattorney

Climate Risks Threaten U.S. Housing Market as NOAA Ceases Key Weather Data Updates

Natural disasters could cost U.S. lenders billions as NOAA stops updating its critical climate disaster database.

#climatechange, #housingmarket, #noaa, #naturaldisasters, #policy

Pro-Israel Demonstration in Boulder Attacked, Raising Concerns of Rising Antisemitism

A violent attack at a pro-Israel event in Boulder raises antisemitism concerns amid injuries and terror charges.

#boulder, #antisemitism, #terrorism, #us, #immigration

West Virginia Unveils Reforms to Overhaul Foster Care System Amid Ongoing Challenges

WV Governor Morrisey announces reforms to improve foster care oversight and transparency amidst crisis linked to opioid epidemic.

#westvirginia, #fostercare, #reform, #opioidcrisis

Rising Child Labor Violations in the U.S.: A Growing Concern Amid Legislative Changes

Child labor violations rise amid relaxed laws in several U.S. states, sparking national debate over minors' welfare and economic needs.

#childlabor, #uspolicy, #lawmakers, #economy

Perdue Farms Settles for $4 Million Over Child Labor Violations

Perdue Farms settles for $4M amid rising child labor violations, signaling the need for stronger protections and enforcement.

#childlabor, #perduefarms, #usdepartmentoflabor, #meatprocessing

State-Level Policy Innovations Aim to Combat Housing Crisis in the U.S.

U.S. states introduce pivotal reforms to tackle housing shortages: laws in Colorado, rent caps in Washington, and tax initiatives in Arizona lead the way.

#housing, #policy, #affordability, #reform, #us

Massive Layoffs in U.S. Department of Education's Civil Rights Office Spark Legal Challenges and Concerns

The Trump administration's major cutbacks in the Department of Education's civil rights office have prompted legal challenges and raised oversight concerns.

#education, #civilrights, #layoffs, #uspolitics

Hempstead School District Faces $30 Million Budget Deficit Amid Rising Charter School Costs

Hempstead faces a $30M deficit due to rising charter costs, prompting potential school closures and staff cuts. State aid could prevent further impact.

#us, #education, #budgetdeficit, #charterschools