House Republicans advance education bill restricting discussions on racism & gender

Republicans on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce advanced legislation Thursday that critics say would push federally supported civics and history education deeper into the culture wars by restricting discussions of transgender identity, systemic racism, and diversity in American classrooms.

The bill, H.R. 8705, known as the “Civics and History Advancement to Restore…

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Zohran Mamdani Is Killing It With Kindness

These days, it seems like Zohran Mamdani is everywhere. He’s walking uptown from City Hall to Gracie Mansion, greeting New Yorkers on the way—much like he did the night before his primary victory in June. He’s saying hi to Mr. and Mrs. Met on the way to greet the house staff at Citi Field. He’s reading to kindergartners and singing “The Wheels on the Bus” with Ms. Rachel (& President Obama) and…

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