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Appeals court rules against university for punishing professor who mocked 'land acknowledgment'
"Student discomfort with a professor’s views can prompt discussion and disapproval," but it's "not grounds for the university retaliating against the professor," 9th Circuit ruling says.
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Legislative auditors in Wisconsin find that nearly $900M of WisDOT funds were miscalculated
“This highlights the critical oversight role that the Legislature provides for the people of Wisconsin, and once again proves how short-sighted Governor Evers’ veto of four new auditor positions was,” said the leaders of the Audit Bureau.
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Nurses at Seattle Children’s Hospital voted to authorize strike as contract talks continue
More than 2,100 registered nurses at Seattle Children’s Hospital have authorized a potential strike following a union vote. The union is also seeking stronger protections against workplace violence.
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'God's Not Dead' series seeks new life with timely tale of homeschoolers standing up to government
The latest installment in the Christian film series revives the feisty spirit of the original, which grossed a stunning $60 million.
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Workers ask U.S. Supreme Court to compel unions to refund dues they paid
If case is successful, thousands of workers could see refunds of their compulsory paycheck deductions.
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'Supremely confident': Wisconsin Assembly speaker expects key revelations from election probe
Robin Vos says focus is to fix any problems with Wisconsin's electoral process, not to invalidate President Joe Biden's victory.
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Poll: Majority of Americans think those refusing vaccine should not lose job
According to the poll, 63.6% of Independent voters do not believe Americans should lose their jobs if they object to the innoculations.
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Senator Warren publicly opposes Powell for second term at Fed, calls him 'dangerous man'
President Biden will soon decide whether or not to keep Powell on for a second term as chair of the Federal Reserve
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Top women's US soccer league removes coach follow investigations about abusive behavior
Decision to fire Washington Spirits coach Richie Burke made by National Women's Soccer League.
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Gas prices in Los Angeles hit 2021 high, with national average now at about $3.25 a gallon
Gas prices have risen consistently across the country since the start of this year - in California, they are hitting new heights
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Florida sues Biden administration over 'catch-and-release' program
The Florida attorney general accused the Biden Administration of violating immigration law by not screening migrants prior to releasing them into the country.
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Texas sheriffs group sues Harris County over working conditions
Harris is the third-largest county in the U.S., home to Houston.
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Critics blast Biden's claim $3.5 trillion spending bill costs 'zero'
Administration argues tax increases will offset the bill's expenses, something very much in flux given Democrat hesitancy about the legislation.