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U.S. Representative George Santos on Capitol Hill in Washington

George Santos Sues Late-Night Host Jimmy Kimmel for Tricking Him Into Making Videos

Santos is seeking statutory damages totaling $750,000 for the five videos he created that were played on the show and various social media platforms.

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House Education and The Workforce Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, in Washington

MIT Suspends Student Group That Protested Against Israel’s Military Campaign in Gaza

College presidents and other leaders have struggled to articulate when political speech crosses into harassment and discrimination.

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Person holds a smartphone with Tik Tok logo displayed in this picture illustration

GOP Effort to Ban Video-Sharing App TikTok for Kids Fails in Virginia’s Legislature

Opponents raised a range of questions, including whether the government — rather than parents — should be responsible for limiting children’s access to social media.

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The Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, designed by architect Frank Mills Andrews and completed in 1909.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives Limited at Kentucky Colleges Under Senate Bill

Debates revolving around initiatives on diversity, equity and inclusion — known as DEI — are playing out in statehouses across the country.

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Man using iPhone 7 with social media apps

Judge Blocks Enforcement of Ohio Law Limiting Kids’ Use of Social Media

The decision to grant a preliminary injunction prevents the law from taking effect while a lawsuit filed earlier this month by NetChoice winds its way through court.

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Slay Hate: Fight Back Tennessee rally

ACLU Settles for $500K With a Tennessee City in Fight Over an Anti-Drag Ordinance

In addition to the monetary settlement, the city also agreed to repeal the ordinance, which was designed to ban drag performances from taking place on public property.

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People rally against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Minneapolis

Minneapolis Settles Lawsuit Alleging Police Harassed Journalists Covering Floyd Protests

Several journalists reported being struck by less-lethal munitions and being herded and detained while covering protests.

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U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in Trump appeal of Colorado ballot disqualification, in Washington

Supreme Court Seems Poised To Reject Effort To Kick Trump Off the Ballot Over Capitol Riot

A definitive ruling for Trump would largely end efforts in Colorado, Maine and elsewhere to prevent his name from appearing on the ballot.

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