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10 Great Recently Banned Books to Check Out
The books touch on sexuality, racism, and other topics that affect our everyday lives.
By Sophie Hayssen
Inside the Fight Over Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
Students at over 20 schools staged a walkout in protest.
By Elizabeth Djinis
Florida's "Don't Say Gay" Bill Advances as Lawmakers Nationwide Attempt to Erode LGBTQ Rights
"It's a conscious strategy.”
By Brittney McNamara
Lack of Student Loan Relief Harms Black Women the Most
Black women have more student debt than any other demographic group.
By Aiyana Ishmael
The Dangerous Conservative Lies About Affirmative Action
43% of all white Harvard students are legacy, athletes, or kids of donors or staff.
By Angelo Guisado
What Happens When a Community’s Schools Are Closed Down?
“There’s been no evidence that closing underserved schools will help students in any way.”
By Mary Retta
It’s Really Disappointing Harvard Professors Didn’t Listen to Students
Three grad students accused a longtime professor of sexual harassment.
By Lex McMenamin
More States Want to Restrict How LGBTQ+ People, Issues Are Discussed in Schools
“It’s a perfect storm for exacerbating what’s already a growing problem."
By Orion Rummler, The 19th*
I'm Tired of the Empty Celebrations Around Black History Month
Spare us the quotes from civil rights icons. We need action now.
By Jameelah Nasheed
Students Have a Plan to Make Their School Districts Listen
Chi-RADS is building community and student power.
By Mary Retta
Parents Face Punishment for Keeping Kids at Home During COVID
“I am not willing to sacrifice my child’s health for the sake of the economy.”
By Mary Retta
Stop Comparing Everything to the Holocaust
No, COVID safety measures are nothing like the Holocaust.
By Michelle Krasovitski
Virginia Mom Charged After Threatening to Bring Guns to School Over Masks
Amelia King, 42, apologized after her comments to her county school board spread online.
By Lex McMenamin
My Dad Is In Prison. I Tutored His Guard’s Son.
Throughout his life, Michael Tubbs defied the odds.
By Michael Tubbs
Students Are Walking Out During the Omicron Surge
"We are the people who have to go to school and risk catching COVID-19."
By Lex McMenamin
Students “Don't Feel Safe” Returning to School Amid Omicron
Students and teachers are worried about safety as they return to school after winter break.
By Emily Bloch
Chicago Mayor Cancels School After Teachers Vote for Remote
"If we had the option to do remote, then real learning could happen.”
By Lex McMenamin