The University of Texas at Dallas and five policing bodies violently arrested 21 people, including three faculty members, for protesting the ongoing genocide in Palestine and demanding divestment from Israel.
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4 Lawsuits Challenging Book Bans
Nearly 4,000 books have been banned or challenged in schools across the country, and nonprofits and free-speech organizations like PEN America and the ACLU are using the courts to fight book bans and lesson restrictions.
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17 pro-Palestinian demonstrators arrested at UT-Dallas as police break up encampment
17 people were arrested for criminal trespass after police broke up a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Texas at Dallas, after students set up tents and food stations to demand university divestment from U.S. corporations that have ties to Israel’s war in Gaza.
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‘It’s about the People in Gaza’: Student Encampment Protest Hits 1-Week Mark
On the fourth day of the protest encampment at George Washington University, at least a dozen D.C.-area families with young kids joined the Sunday afternoon crowd. They came to show […]
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Memorial Service Honors the Life and Legacy of James A. Washington, Pioneer in Journalism
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The family and friends of the late James Washington, former Publisher of the Dallas Weekly, will gather to celebrate his life and enduring legacy in recognition of […]
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What College Protests Say About America
The recent campus protests have exposed the hypocrisy of Republicans, who claim to stand for “law and order” and free speech, while simultaneously promoting antisemitism and attacking college campuses to drive a larger agenda against higher education.
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It’s Bigger Than Lee: How Lee Greer is Transforming Lives with Leg Lifts and Love
Lee Greer, founder of Body by Lee, has used her experience of overcoming health disparities to create an inclusive space for all women, regardless of background or fitness level, to help them discover the best version of themselves.
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Between DART’s GoLink and Circuit, all of West Dallas can access rides on demand
Circuit and GoLink, DART’s on-demand ride services, provide free and $2.50 one-way rides to West Dallas residents, connecting them with transit hubs and providing the needed last-mile connections.
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How to Protect Your Community From the Toxic Lead Lurking in Soil
The Center for Public Integrity and Grist have created a toolkit to help journalists and community members test the soil in their communities for lead contamination and to investigate potential sources, with the aim of preventing lead poisoning in children.
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Preserved by Purpose – Diamond Life
A strong Black woman can be hardened by pressure, but she can become more valuable through her experiences, just like a diamond is made under pressure.
