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House Republicans’ Next Target: Reports of Antisemitism in K-12 Schools
After helping topple two college presidents, Congress will grill school district leaders from New York City; Berkeley, Calif.; and Montgomery…
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In Berkeley Public Schools, a War Gives Rise to Unusual Tensions
Accusations of antisemitism in K-12 schools have fractured a city long known for its progressive ideals and inclusiveness.
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Can Philadelphia Fix One of the Most Drug-Plagued Neighborhoods in the Country?
The vow was unequivocal: The city of Philadelphia was finally going to root out the drug trade that has long…
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M.I.T. Will No Longer Require Diversity Statements for Hiring Faculty
Applicants were required to explain how they would enhance diversity. Free-speech advocates and others said that requirement enforced groupthink.
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Lawsuit Claims Widespread Sex Abuse at Illinois Youth Detention Centers
Dozens of former juvenile inmates, now adults, say they were abused by Illinois correctional workers. Lawsuits in other states have…
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Gaza Isn’t Root of Biden’s Struggles With Young Voters, Polls Show
Young voters are far more likely than other Americans to support Palestinians. But few cite the conflict as a top…
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Pro-Trump Nonprofit Paid Millions to Companies Tied to Its Own Leaders
The Conservative Partnership Institute’s three highest-paid contractors had connections to the group’s leaders or their relatives, raising concerns about self-dealing.
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Bernie Sanders to Run for Re-Election, Seeking a Fourth Senate Term
Senator Bernie Sanders, a leading progressive voice on Capitol Hill, announced on Monday that he would seek a fourth term…
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UChicago Says Free Speech Is Sacred. Some Students See Hypocrisy.
The University of Chicago has built a brand around the idea that its students should be unafraid to encounter ideas…
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When Buying a Home Is Treated as a National Security Threat
A new Florida law prohibits many Chinese citizens from buying homes because of national security concerns. Critics say it has…