Push for Removal of Two Supreme Court Justices Explained

TL/DR - An Arizona group, Progress Arizona, is campaigning to oust two Arizona Supreme Court justices, Clint Bolick and Kathryn H. King, who signed a decision upholding Arizona’s controversial 1864 abortion ban. The group launched a website asking voters to sign a pledge to vote “no” on Bolick and King during the retention elections in November.…

Saratoga Historic Park Receives Essential Funding

TL/DR - The Saratoga National Historic Park, known for its role in the Revolutionary War, is set to receive significant funding from the Inflation Reduction Act as part of a $195 million initiative by the National Parks Service. The park is planning innovative changes with a focus on conserving American history, forest resilience, and restoration…

UNC Asheville Fights Removal of DEI Programs – Unrest on Campus

TL/DR - UNC Asheville students, faculty, and staff have protested a new UNC System Board of Governors Committee policy that could remove diversity, equity, and inclusion positions across the system by next September. The policy, if approved, would require universities to remove staff and offices on campuses that explicitly support DEI efforts,…

Nancy Kusmaul Wins Top Academia Award in Social Work Sector

TL/DR - Nancy Kusmaul, an associate professor of social work and advocate for elder rights, received the “Outstanding Individual in Academia” award from the Congressional Research Institute for Social Work and Policy in March 2024. Kusmaul co-chairs the Committee on Aging for the Maryland Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers,…