October 2023

TL/DR - Republican Kari Lake is set to enter Arizona’s U.S. Senate race on Tuesday in Scottsdale. Lake recently filed paperwork for a run for the seat currently held by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, who has not confirmed whether she will run for another six-year term. Lake previously confronted Democrat Rep. Ruben Gallego over immigration, border security…

TL/DR - Democrat Gabe Amo and Republican Gerry Leonard are to face off in the general election for Rhode Island’s 1st U.S. Congressional District on November 7, focusing heavily on climate change. Amo promises to bring resources to Rhode Island, raise awareness about climate change, make the state more resilient, and apply for federal funds…

TL/DR - A study by the Michigan Alliance For Student Opportunity has found that teacher absences and vacancies, as well as competition over teachers, have negatively affected K-12 student learning. The study involved analysis of state-level and local administrative personnel data, as well as surveys and interviews of various school personnel. The…

TL/DR - Columbus Day, a federal holiday observed on the second Monday of October, is increasingly recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day, a trend officially supported by President Joe Biden in 2021. Many states, cities, and school districts, including the Chicago Board of Education, have replaced Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day on their…