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In Texas, a state hearing on social studies becomes a clash of religions
2+ hour, 23+ min ago (139+ words) The Washington Post An advocate for Muslims spoke out against what she said were unfair portrayals of her faith in a new school curriculum and was accused of supporting terrorism. AUSTIN " Shaimaa Zayan, in beige headscarf and floor-length skirt, walked…...
Latin American leaders call for unity against growing political polarization
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (67+ words) The Washington Post Latin American leaders have gathered for a development forum, calling for regional unity amid increasing political polarization and recent U. S. intervention in Venezuela PANAMA CITY " Latin American leaders, who gathered for a development forum Wednesday, called for regional…...
Peter Hujar's Day,' Train Dreams,' and Sorry, Baby' lead Spirit Award nominations
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (51+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Ira Sachs" film "Peter Hujar"s Day" leads the Film Independent Spirit…...
Oklahoma parents fight new curriculum on 2020 election "discrepancies
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (1157+ words) A lawsuit alleges that state superintendent Ryan Walters added a provision on election questions without notifying some board members before they voted. A battle is roiling Oklahoma over new social studies standards that include teaching high-schoolers that there were "discrepancies…...