[ad_1] White people own guns and oppose gun control laws because they are racist and afraid of black people. Two new studies are building on this perilous narrative among our academic elite. Such rhetoric probably comes as no surprise among political commentators and celebrities, but otherwise serious scholars now attribute racist motivations to gun ownership ...

[ad_1] comment on this story comment Conservative school boards have banned award-winning books like “Maus” and “The Bluest Eye.” Activists are targeting children’s books that state that mating seahorses “twirl their tails together and twirl gently.” Some lawmakers even called for the offensive textbooks to be burned. These tactics, though extreme, are only the latest ...

[ad_1] Indianapolis (Wish) — For countless black men, waking up brings a certain level of terror. Issues like ongoing racism, police brutality, and social injustice make it difficult for some to see the light. It may be hard to admit, but experts say these issues have long-term effects on mental health. For many black men, ...

[ad_1] Let’s consider Jill L, a well-dressed woman who comes to a busy, inner-city ER late one Saturday night with vague symptoms that include chest pain and shortness of breath. She’s easily the best-dressed and best-smelling person in the entire ER, and that includes the staff. The young ER doc isn’t that concerned about anything ...

[ad_1] As the new school year begins, a nationwide teacher shortage disrupts the K-12 school district and lengthens job postings. The president of the National Education Association has called classroom teacher shortages “five crises.” Some students are returning to full-time, face-to-face learning, often hundreds of miles away, just to find an instructor teaching through a ...

[ad_1] LONDON, UK – JUNE 29: Serena Williams of the United States waves to fans to tell her to leave … [+] Injured in the women’s singles first round match against Belarusian Aliaxandra Sasnovich on day two of the Wimbledon 2021 Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England, 29 ...

[ad_1] Opinion Editor’s Note: Published by Star Tribune Opinion letter Daily from readers online and in print.Click to contribute here. ••• At least every year I seem to read about the latest standardized test results for public school students in Minnesota (“COVID Drugs Seen in Low Test Scores,” Aug. 26). Our great state is often ...

[ad_1] (NEXSTAR) – Millions of Americans will soon be forgiven of much, if not all, of their student loans. But since President Biden announced his student debt forgiveness plan last week, one of the biggest remaining questions is when borrowers will get relief. Based on income data already accessed by the Department of Education, we ...