Two schools in Miami have adopted a new practice in which students must have signed permission slips to participate in activities related to Black History Month. iPrep Academy and Coral Way K-8 adopted this measure to remain in accordance with the “Parents’ Bill of Rights” signed by Florida Gov. Ron […]
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Florida’s ambiguous flag law leaves room for misinterpretation
A recent proposal in the Florida State Legislature further reveals the unmistakable motives of conservative lawmakers to alienate and ostracize Americans belonging to marginalized groups. HB 901, authored by Florida Republican Rep. David Borrero, would prohibit governmental entities such as schools and government agencies from displaying flags that represent “a […]
California denies safer sex initiatives in high schools
Sex education has been a highly controversial topic among schools over the past decade. On Sunday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would’ve provided high school students with free condoms. When I first read the headlines for this news, I was ready to argue against Newsom and call […]
New York requires ingredient labels for menstrual products
Photo courtesy of Marco Verch, Flickr Menstrual products are not only subject to the pink tax, but fail to list necessary ingredients that they are composed of. In New York, the mystery behind what goes into menstrual products is over. On Friday, Oct. 11, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation, […]