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Posts Tagged ‘Activism’

Critical Race Theory: War of Words, and Curriculums

By | November 18, 2021 | 0
School books

Suburban school districts are grappling with how to teach race in education, becoming ground zero in an increasingly politicized fight over critical race theory and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

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After Pressure from Cori Bush, Feds Order Eviction Ban in Areas With High COVID Rate

By | August 4, 2021 | 0
U.S. Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., speaks outside the U.S. Capitol, surrounded by (from left) Rep. Mondaire Jones, Rep. Al Green, Reps. Jimmy Gomez and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Federal health officials on Tuesday announced a new, narrower moratorium on evictions through Oct. 3, which would protect struggling renters in areas of the U.S. that have been hit hardest by soaring COVID-19 infection rates.

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Missouri’s Eviction Crisis Could Be a ‘Humanitarian Tragedy,’ Advocates Say

By | August 3, 2021 | 0
The St. Louis Housing Defense Collective held a rally downtown on Aug. 2, 2021, demanding that housing assistance get into the hands of those facing evictions.

The federal eviction moratorium ended Saturday, and distribution of rental assistance has been slow in Missouri.

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‘Defund the Police’ was Designed to Provoke a Response. In Missouri, it Worked

By | June 9, 2021 | 0
Kansas City police in riot gear

Republican lawmakers have responded with outrage to moves in Kansas City and St. Louis to reshuffle police funding.

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KU Faculty, Students Go on Offense at Allen Fieldhouse Against Administration’s Budget Strategy

By | February 3, 2021 | 0
Gregory Cushman, an associate professor of environmental history at the University of Kansas, marched with faculty and students to raise awareness about potential damage of administration plans to downsize the staff and eliminate degree programs to address budget problems.

Faculty and students at the University of Kansas are protesting plans to deal with massive budget problems by shedding tenured professors, undervaluing graduate teaching assistants and jettisoning degree programs.

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