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Feb 16 2022
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San Francisco Voters Recall 3 Members of City's School Board
On Tuesday, voters in San Francisco recalled three members of the city's seven-member school board following parental criticism of COVID-19 rules and progressive policy changes.
More than 70% of voters supported recalling School Board President Gabriela Lopez, Commissioner Alison M. Collins and Commissioner Faauuga Moliga. Lopez pledged to run again in November. San Francisco Mayor
Associated Press Politico New York Post (News)Feb 14 2022
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Celebrities, Politicians Ignore Super Bowl Mask Mandate
Some celebrities and politicians at the Super Bowl in Los Angeles on Sunday were seen ignoring the event's COVID-19 mask mandate, sparking debate about the need for masks and the end of the pandemic health emergency.
Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti, basketball star Lebron James, actors Ben Affleck, Charlize Theron, Matt Damon and others were photographed without face coverings at the
USA TODAY Axios National Review (News)Apr 11 2021
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Supreme Court Lifts California Restrictions On At-Home Worship Gatherings
On Friday night, the Supreme Court struck down California's limits on home-based worship meetings, saying it violated constitutional rights. The court's five conservative justices agreed to lift California restrictions that apply to in-home religious gatherings, while the court's three liberals and Chief Justice John Roberts would not have done so. Currently, most of the state limits indoor
NPR (Online News) Washington Post Fox News (Online News)Feb 04 2022
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2022 Winter Olympics Begin in Beijing
The 2022 Winter Olympics began Friday in Beijing, China amid continued COVID-19 concerns and cross-spectrum criticism of the Chinese government.
The Games will run from Feb. 4 to Feb. 20. Global political tensions and COVID-19 restrictions dominated the build-up to the Games, as several countries imposed diplomatic boycotts in protest of China's alleged abuse and oppression of the
The Daily Wire Vice BBC NewsMar 15 2021
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Biden Considering First Major Federal Tax Increase Since 1993
President Joe Biden is considering a federal tax increase to help pay for the long-term economic program designed as a follow-up to the recent pandemic relief bill, Bloomberg reported Monday. The next initiative, unlike the past COVID-19 relief bills, will rely on more than government debt as a funding source. The upcoming measures could include an increase in both the corporate tax rate and
Bloomberg National Review (News) Business InsiderJan 15 2022
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Perspectives: Teachers' Unions Raise Concerns About COVID-19 Safety In Schools
Teachers' unions across the country have expressed concerns about returning to in-person learning without proper COVID-19 safety protocols, despite how many health authorities and politicians are calling for a full return to in-person learning.
Leaders of the Chicago Teachers Union recently resolved a week-long standoff with city officials after a new COVID-19 safety plan was approved.
Jacobin ReutersJan 11 2022
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Rivalry Between Fauci, Republicans Continues With Arguments About COVID-19 Origins
Dr. Anthony Fauci's rivalry with Republicans continued Tuesday in the form of tense exchanges between he, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) over COVID-19.
Picking up where they left off in previous arguments about COVID-19 origins, Paul cited emails that he said proved Fauci moved to suppress scientists early in the pandemic who supported the theory that the
NBC News (Online) Axios The Daily CallerJan 11 2022
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Chicago Reaches Deal With Teachers to Resume In-person Classes After COVID-19 Standoff
Following a week-long standoff between Chicago and its teachers' union, the two sides reached a deal to resume in-person learning for public schools.
Students will return to Chicago Public Schools Wednesday after teachers' union leaders approved a new COVID-19 safety plan. Classes had been canceled for four straight days amid concerns about surging COVID-19 cases and a lack of access to
Chicago Tribune CBS News (Online) New York Post (News)Jul 07 2022
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Media Reacts to UK PM Boris Johnson’s Resignation
Politicians and media outlets around the world reacted on Thursday to the resignation of U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Johnson said he would quit as Conservative Party leader and continue serving as a caretaker prime minister until a replacement was found, adding, “I want you to know how sad I am to be giving up the best job in the world, but them’s the breaks.” Johnson, now the
The Guardian BBC News New York Post (News)Jan 20 2021
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Biden Signs First Executive Actions Shortly After Inauguration
President Joe Biden signed a series of executive actions shortly after his inauguration ceremony on Wednesday. Biden signed 17 actions on the first day, which included making face coverings and social distancing mandatory on federal properties and for federal employees; reversing former President Donald Trump's travel ban on predominantly Muslim countries; advancing racial equity and support
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