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Oklahoma releases guidelines for implementing the Bible into school curriculum
The guidance instructs teachers to emphasize the Bible's historical, literary, and secular benefits to avoid infringing on the separation of church and state, and says it should not be used for religious reasons like preaching, or indoctrination.
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Whitmer signs law banning gay and transgender 'panic' legal defense in Michigan
The "panic" argument was not often used as a standalone defense, but was used with other tactics in hope of reducing sentences or lowering charges.
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Navarro urges US to be 'smart' on crime, not 'soft' on crime following prison sentence
Navarro said the country's court system currently imposes harsher sentences than necessary for minor crimes, like drug offenses, which stem from the War on Drugs.