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US education chief considers new ways to discourage college admissions preference for kids of alumni
By Collin Binkley and Carole Feldman On September 21, 2023 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s education chief said he’s open to using “whatever levers” are available — including federal…
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Former Eastpointe principal files federal racial discrimination lawsuit
School boss Gibson accused of targeting Black administrators By Susan Smiley On August 29, 2023 A second former Eastpointe Community Schools administrator filed a federal discrimination lawsuit last week against…
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California is the first state to tackle reparations for Black residents. What that really means
By Wendy Fry, Erica Yee, and Rya Jetha On June 29, 2023 Will reparations for Black residents in California become a reality? If not, are they likely to happen anywhere…
Read MoreSecretary Mayorkas Announces Extension and Redesignation of Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status
From The Department of Homeland Security On September 21, 2023 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced the extension and redesignation of Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)…
Read MoreWhy the Catholic Church gave $900K to fight Ohio’s abortion rights amendment
By Dan Horn On September 15, 2023 The Catholic Church in Ohio is giving more than spiritual and moral support to the campaign to defeat Issue 1 in November. It’s…
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An Ohio ballot measure seeks to protect abortion access. Opponents’ messaging is on parental rights.
By the Associated Press On September 4, 2023 COLUMBUS, Ohio — The wording of a proposed constitutional amendment on Ohio’s fall ballot to ensure abortion rights seems straightforward: It would…
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Ohio votes on abortion rights this fall. Misinformation about the proposal is already spreading
By Ali Swenson and Christine Fernando On September 4, 2023 An effort to guarantee access to abortion rights in Ohio, a November ballot measure, is already fueling misleading claims about…
Read MoreOhio abortion rights proponents launch 1st ad of November election
By Jessie Balmert Proponents of Ohio’s abortion rights amendment launched their first television ads this week, kicking off what’s sure to be an expensive run-up to the Nov. 7 election. Ohioans United…
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Ohio Supreme Court orders slight change in wording on reproductive rights ballot issue
By Karen Kasler On September 20, 2023 The Ohio Supreme Court has ordered a change in the language that voters will see on the reproductive rights amendment known as Issue 1 on…
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