Sunshine State Under a Shadow: Book Banning in Florida Casts Long Reach: Florida’s vibrant beaches and theme parks are often eclipsed by a simmering controversy: book banning in its schools. This trend, fueled by conservative lawmakers and parent groups, is raising concerns for free speech and education across the nation. The battleground lies within school…
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the ongoing India-Maldives row during the Manthan: Townhall meeting in Nagpur, Maharashtra on January 13. He emphasized the unpredictable nature of Politics, stating, “I cannot guarantee that in every country, every day, everybody will support us or agree with us.” Jaishankar highlighted India’s efforts over the last decade to…
Escambia County Schools in Florida have removed over 1,600 books, including dictionaries, encyclopedias, and popular titles like Anne Frank’s Diary of a Young Girl and Maya Angelou’s I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, in order to comply with a state law banning discussion of gender and sexual orientation in grade schools. The move comes…
Kimmswick, a historic town on the banks of the Mississippi River, has been eagerly awaiting the arrival of excursion river cruise boats at the newly constructed Kimmswick port. However, consistently low water levels have made it impossible for these boats to safely dock, leaving town officials disappointed. Mayor Phil Stang expressed hope for more water…
Luxury developer Extell broke ground on the Mayflower Resort in 2021, a project with ties to Utah Senate President Stuart Adams and owner Gary Barnett. The resort is named after a historic silver and gold mine, and is set to triple the size of Deer Valley Resort, potentially earning billions by 2030. Adams, who chairs…
California’s Secretary of State, Shirley Weber, is under pressure from Democrats to remove Donald Trump from the March statewide primary ballot due to his role in the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol. However, Weber is resisting this pressure, stating that her commitment to the rule of law compels her to follow the California…
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The new year will bring impact for Illinois residents as more than 300 new state laws are set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2023. These laws will affect various aspects of life such as education, criminal justice, employee benefits, and indoor vaping. The majority of these laws reflect the priorities of Gov. J.B. Pritzker…
