Shapiro and Garrity face off in gubernatorial debate
(The Center Square) – Gov. Josh Shapiro and State Treasurer Stacy Garrity faced off in the lone gubernatorial debate on Wednesday evening. The two candidates covered a wide range of topics, often finding themselves at odds, during the nearly...
WATCH: Zero-step entry Habitat homes taking shape in Caroline
Habitat's Mac Williams describes the home he says will save the homeowner money.
Federal Judge Rules DHS Must Bring Back Gay Arizona Man Imprisoned in Africa
A Trump-apppointed judge ordered Ahmed Soliman must be returned to the United States. The post Federal Judge Rules DHS Must Bring Back Gay Arizona Man Imprisoned in Africa appeared first on The American Prospect .
Seattle firefighters, public slam cuts in proposed city budget
(The Center Square) - Firefighters pushed back Tuesday against cuts in the proposed Seattle city budget that would close firehouses to help address an estimated $175 million budget gap next year. Firefighters were among the several hundred people who...
Las Vegas housing sales and prices fall after Feds raise rate
(The Center Square) - Housing sales and prices in Las Vegas continued to fall through September as mortgage rates rose above 7%. The Federal Reserve raised interest rates in mid-September, increasing mortgage rates and contributing to a dual decline...
WATCH: Tacoma Urban League cuts ties with CEO amid grant misuse allegations
(The Center Square) - Nearly a year after the Tacoma Urban League, a Black community advocacy organization, first placed its CEO on paid administrative leave, the organization has officially cut ties with Desireé Wilkins Finch amid allegations of...
CU Denver’s AI Hub aims to teach students and faculty about the technology
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. A plain white computer room at the University of...
Critics: Tax credits benefit Hollywood at taxpayers' expense
(The Center Square) – The latest round of film and TV tax credits were awarded to 35 new film and TV projects, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office announced Wednesday, despite critics saying that the credits benefit the major studios at the expense of...
Puerto Rican bomba, go-go and a Starling: Fredericksburg’s folk festival connections
Semilla Cultural, the Chuck Brown Band and Jay Starling's bluegrass crew are among the acts with local roots at this weekend's free festival.
Feds announce takedown of ‘major’ drug and gun trafficking ring after string of arrests in Delta, Tupelo
Authorities say the drug and gun trafficking crackdown will continue in other parts of north Mississippi.
Campaign finance questions continue over gubernatorial race
(The Center Square) - Questions over the legality of donations continue to rock the campaigns in the Colorado gubernatorial race. The campaign for Democratic candidate Phil Weiser, the current state attorney general, met Tuesday's deadline to submit...
Dysfunction continues at Canton charter school while its fate remains unclear
Last month, an inspector noted ongoing issues at SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy in Canton.
Bipartisan permitting reform bill targets gaps in US transmission planning
(The Center Square) – With electricity demand rising rapidly nationwide, a bipartisan U.S. Senate bill aims to create a process for planning transmission between regions — a step toward a more interconnected power grid that could help keep...
Bourbon Notes pours a little Chamomile and Whiskey
The Nelson County Americana band plays an intimate, mostly acoustic set Friday, with a couple of unreleased songs in the mix.
Knock knock: Local horror anthology ‘Four Dark Doors’ lets audiences choose the winning playwright
Founded in 2024 to give local writers an outlet, the young company makes its Allstate Community Theater debut with a Victorian mansion, a slasher satire and a heist gone wrong.
Voter guide 2026: Jeffco Public Schools 5A and 5B would fund salary increases, building fixes
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Jefferson County voters will be asked this...
Medida Electoral 7A: Los votantes del Front Range decidirán sobre un aumento del impuesto sobre las ventas para financiar el servicio de trenes de pasajeros
La medida aumentaría el impuesto sobre las ventas en aproximadamente 33 centavos por cada $100 en compras para ampliar la frecuencia de los viajes en tren de pasajeros entre Denver y Fort Collins y extender la ruta hasta Pueblo
Enmienda 82: Los votantes de Colorado decidirán si incluyen el derecho al gas natural en la Constitución estatal
La medida fue redactada por activistas conservadores, quienes la presentan como un contrapeso a las leyes y políticas de Colorado destinadas a reducir el uso de gas natural en el estado como parte de su objetivo de disminuir las emisiones de gases de...
Proposición 134: Se pide a los votantes de Colorado decidir si prohíben que menores transgénero participen en deportes según su identidad de género
La medida exigiría que los estudiantes desde kindergarten hasta la universidad participen en equipos deportivos escolares que correspondan con su sexo biológico, y no con el género con el que se identifican.
There’s No Ken Without Angela
On rooting for (dirty) laundry in Texas.
DeSantis declares emergency in 25 counties ahead of Isaias
(The Center Square) – Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before it makes landfall along the northern Gulf Coast late Friday or this weekend after the governor issued a state of emergency for 25 counties. Tropical...
Proposición NN, explicada: Los reembolsos de TABOR en Colorado se destinarían a la educación K-12
La medida, incluida en la boleta electoral por los demócratas de la legislatura, eliminaría los reembolsos que corresponden a los contribuyentes bajo la Declaración de Derechos del Contribuyente para ayudar a las escuelas a manejar el tamaño de las...
California governor convenes AI panel to ponder 'kill switch'
(The Center Square) – Gov. Gavin Newsom recently announced he picked artificial intelligence researchers to advise California on regulations as the state grapples with how to institute protections from a rapidly-developing technology. The Democratic...
School choice programs grow in popularity across U.S.
(The Center Square) – School choice programs are expanding across the country, giving families more options for educating their children, which prompts a debate over whether student outcomes will improve and how much the programs will cost taxpayers....
Curtis Flowers, wrongly imprisoned, enduring six trials, dead at 56
After Flowers was convicted in a sixth trial, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned it and a state judge dismissed capital murder charges against him.
Getting lots of mailers and texts about the 2026 Chicago school board election? Send them to us.
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Voter guide 2026: Denver Public Schools Ballot Issue 4A would pay for employee raises, career education
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. A $44 million tax increase to benefit Denver...
Gulf Coast readies as Isaias forecast to intensify
(The Center Square) - Tropical Storm Isaias is likely to become a significant hurricane before making landfall on the north-central Gulf Coast late Friday or this weekend between the Florida Panhandle and southeast Louisiana, according to the latest...
Gas, diesel fuel tax suspension through Thanksgiving approved by Legislature
(The Center Square) – Gasoline and diesel fuel prices are poised to drop for North Carolinians following a special extra session of the General Assembly on Wednesday that passed legislation pausing 41 cents per gallon taxes on the two commodities....
New tariffs would take nearly a decade to cover Trump's $5,000 checks
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday that sending $5,000 to every adult if Republicans keep Congress would "work out very easily," but he did not say how, and tariff revenue alone won't cover the cost. A single round of...
Cemex at Lyons warns of 70 layoffs, more than half of staff at controversial cement kiln
Company says it is not closing all “operations,” but fate of highly polluting smokestacks is not clear
Hilton discusses proposed tax cut, other policies at forum
(The Center Square) – Calling for a dramatic cut in taxes, Republican candidate Steve Hilton says it's time Californians chose someone other than a Democrat for governor. "It's 16 years now that we've had one party running everything, and if you look...
Election officials say November ballots safe, secret
(The Center Square) – The months leading up to the November elections have been fraught with questions about voter security and ballot secrecy but Georgia officials say they expect the election to go smoothly. Most everything is the same as the...
Big tech group pressures Trump administration to drop conservative patent rule
(The Center Square) – A group representing big tech companies, including Amazon, Google and Microsoft, wants the Trump administration to scrap a proposed rule that would limit repeated patent challenges. The High Tech Inventors Alliance asked the...
Denver names data center advisory group amid moratorium
Citizen and expert body will recommend policies, possible extension of the ban on new building
Sherrill: New Jersey elections 'free and fair' amid voter registration scandal
(The Center Square) — Democratic New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said the state's election system is "free, fair, and secure" ahead of the midterm elections, despite an ongoing investigation that revealed state prisoners — along with thousands of...
Judge dismisses Tameshia Shelton’s murder indictment
The dismissal means this judicial district has seen seven people freed from prison after courts overturned their murder convictions —all prosecuted under former district attorney Forrest Allgood.
Iran War Day 222: U.S. Pulled Bombers From UK Base on Iran Attack Fears
State of the Union: Iran has struck 11 ships in the Strait of Hormuz in the past week. The post Iran War Day 222: U.S. Pulled Bombers From UK Base on Iran Attack Fears appeared first on The American Conservative .
Meaning Doesn’t Come From the Government
Government can protect the conditions for a good life, but it can’t legislate or enforce happiness.
9 questions for Colorado’s State Board of Education candidates this year
Three seats on Colorado’s nine-member State Board of Education are up for election on Nov. 3. Democrats currently hold a slim majority on the partisan board.
CU Board of Regents candidates answer questions on tuition, AI and federal oversight
On Nov. 3, Colorado voters in three congressional districts will select a representative for the University of Colorado Board of Regents.
Lawmakers want Supreme Court to give them more time on 'skill games'
(The Center Square) - A group of lawmakers are planning a last-minute play to extend the Supreme Court's Oct. 13 deadline concerning so-called "skill games" and they are doing it in court, rather than in the lawmaking chambers of the state Capitol....
Republicans mull federal gas tax holiday with price tag of billions
(The Center Square) – With the national average gas price hovering around $4.37 per gallon, some Republicans are pushing for a temporary suspension of the federal gas tax. Doing so would provide Americans some savings at the pump, but it would also...
Election 2026: Buckhout’s challenge to Davis headlines U.S. House races
(The Center Square) – Redrawing the 1st and 3rd congressional districts last October was by design to give North Carolina a chance to help President Donald Trump have 11-3 backing in the U.S. House of Representatives, up one from the 119th Congress....
Southaven Police Department took millions from Musk-backed companies. It wanted drones and Flock cameras.
Organizations linked to Elon Musk donated more than $3 million to the Southaven Police Department between December and February, as Musk’s SpaceXAI sought approval for a data center in the city in northern Mississippi.
Hurricane expected to hit Coast this weekend, forecasters say
Most severe impacts from Isaias will be concentrated on the Coast, but heavy rain, flooding and gusty winds will be possible further inland, including Jackson.
Los refugiados y los solicitantes de asilo perderán cobertura de Medicaid el primero de octubre
Los expertos en la política de salud y las organizaciones que trabajan con los inmigrantes en Misisipi advierten que los cambios van a intensificar el temor que ya existe y que pueden forzar que los inmigrantes demoren buscar atención médica.
The Political Economy of Diesel
Trump is trying every possible short-term trick to cut diesel prices. None of it will work; he might as well command the tide to recede. The post The Political Economy of Diesel appeared first on The American Prospect .
800,000 Colorado voters received a passenger rail ballot question they cannot vote on
Ballot Issue 7A appears on ballots that it shouldn’t in Adams, Arapahoe, Douglas and Weld counties
King George Board of Supervisors defends settlement with Amazon
Board also approved proclamation recognizing October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
TAC Right Now: Is Trump Winning the Hormuz Battle? w/ Rosemary Kelanic
Senior Editor Andrew Day discusses this week's events with special guest Rosemary Kelanic. The post TAC Right Now: Is Trump Winning the Hormuz Battle? w/ Rosemary Kelanic appeared first on The American Conservative .
Africa’s governments already treat the internet as protest infrastructure. Its courts have not caught up
In 2024 the African Commission itself adopted a resolution on internet shutdowns during elections. The resolution treats a shutdown as a harm to expression and access to information...
‘Jonathan’ Is the Oldest Land Animal on Earth. He Could Hold the Secrets to Defying Death
Jonathan, a 194-year-old Aldabra giant tortoise, was born before the Civil War. Scientists have now sequenced his genome to reveal what’s behind his extreme longevity, so we can live longer too.
‘It’s torture’: Trans immigrant detainees allege experiencing abuse, medical neglect at Jena immigration detention center
Three trans women have been held in solitary confinement for months allege that they are facing discrimination, medical neglect and physical abuse at the Central Louisiana ICE Processing Center.
Reopening of Chicago Public Schools watchdog inquiry roils candidate’s bid for school board president
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Alert: Mississippi Blood Services seeks donors to ease shortage
Mississippi Blood Services needs 250 blood donations and 40 platelet donations daily. The current donations are, “not anywhere near that," officials say.
Voter guide: 7th District Q&A finds candidates sharply divided
Virginia’s Congressional District 7 includes Fredericksburg City, and Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George and Caroline counties.
More threats in Nolan Wells case and a lawsuit
A Montgomery, Alabama, man has been charged in federal court with making threats related to the Nolan Wells' death investigation, and Wells' friends are suing an NFL Hall of Famer.
Good Hill Help Is Hard To Find
Sen. Eric Schmitt’s Judiciary debacle illustrates a cultural shift among congressional staffers.
‘All In on Mississippi’ returns Thursday. Here’s the schedule and how to get last-minute tickets
Leaders from business, government, education, philanthropy and journalism will gather Thursday in Jackson for Mississippi Today's second annual "All In on Mississippi" summit, with conversations about forces shaping the state's future.
Third-Country National Stuck in Airport for Days After Release From African Prison
Finally out of the prison Trump expelled him to, Phone Chomsavanh’s fight for freedom hit one more snag. The post Third-Country National Stuck in Airport for Days After Release From African Prison appeared first on The American Prospect .
'Undue emotional weight'
AI-generated political slop, a farewell to a good bird, and more.
Why Students for Justice in Palestine is Celebrating October 7
The pro-Hamas organization again brings shame on our nation’s universities.
Three Years into Genocide, "The IDF Is Still Hunting Gazans": Palestinian Journalist Akram al-Satarri
In Gaza, October 7, 2023, is viewed as the beginning of the genocide. Over the past three years, Israel killed over 74,000 people, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, but many believe that number is a vast undercount. The killing continues despite...
"Origins of a Genocide": Al Jazeera's Marwan Bishara on "Twelve Days That Shook the Middle East"
Twelve Days That Shook the Middle East: Origins of a Genocide is the new book by Al Jazeera senior political analyst Marwan Bishara discussing the crucial 12 days between Benjamin Netanyahu’s October 7 speech and Biden’s “rare” Oval Office speech on...
Israeli Activist Maoz Inon Lost His Parents on Oct. 7, Decries Israel's Ethnic Cleansing of Gaza
Israelis and Palestinians are marking three years since October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel. Nearly 1,200 Israelis were killed, and around 250 were taken hostage. It was the deadliest such attack in Israel’s history,...
Biz Beat Roundup: Area restaurants opening, closing, pivoting
Also inside: $4 million sale at Lake Anna, MWHC adds interventional radiologist, dog cafe planned in Fredericksburg
Headlines for October 7, 2026
Israel Marks Three Years Since the Hamas-Led Surprise Attack on October 7, 2023, Israeli Forces Kill at Least Three Palestinians in Gaza, Houthi Militias Fire Drones and Missiles at the Aden International Airport in Yemen, Democratic Senator Chris...
Why People Support Involuntary Treatment
A new study suggests that perceived effectiveness, not fear, is the strongest driver of support for coercive care.
LISTEN: Weekend program focuses on Hunter’s Iron Works in Falmouth
Also known as Rappahannock Forge, it played a key role in the American Revolution.
Charter school in Canton opened with a STEM focus but no full-time STEM teachers. It has had many more problems
The state is determining whether to revoke the charter for SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy, a Canton charter school.
Why We’re Suing the L.A. Metro
Victims of the lawless public-transit system deserve transparency.
The FBI Was Hacked. Who’s Next?
Plus: Germany arrests an ex-spy chief on suspicion of espionage, Paramount closes its $81 billion Warner Bros. takeover, and cycling the Berlin marathon.
“The blankets did exactly what they were supposed to do”: Aspen Snowmass considers snow storage pilot a success
At Snowmass last weekend, skiers and riders had rare access to an October terrain park — courtesy of saved snow.
Texas carries out nation’s first execution since Tennessee’s botched attempt
Jamaal Howard's lawyers had sought a last-minute stay citing the inmate’s mental fitness, but their bid was denied by a state and federal court.
STAAR rescoring requests triple after more Texas schools question computer grading
Thousands of STAAR reading results improved after humans rescored students’ written answers. Most of the initial grading was done by an automated engine.
Most Texas Republicans ignore Democratic calls to debate in statewide races
The last U.S. Senate race in Texas to go without a debate was in 2000. Gov. Greg Abbott, meanwhile, debated his Democratic opponents in each of his last three campaigns.
The Monopoly on the Open Road
Patrick Industries announced a merger with its main competitor for selling components for recreational vehicles. A lawsuit alleges that it leverages market power. The post The Monopoly on the Open Road appeared first on The American Prospect .
Federal Workers Notch Win Against Illegal RIFs
Multiple labor unions sued the Trump administration last September over its attempt to fire thousands of federal workers during the government shutdown. The post Federal Workers Notch Win Against Illegal RIFs appeared first on The American Prospect .
How to vet NYC public schools like an education reporter: What parents should consider
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Homeless Shelters Around Phoenix Are Full. His Phone Is the Unofficial Hotline for Struggling Families.
The post Homeless Shelters Around Phoenix Are Full. His Phone Is the Unofficial Hotline for Struggling Families. appeared first on ProPublica .
Make Trump Pay for Trying to Stamp Out the Postal Service
Oversight Democrats should expose how Trump’s bastardization of USPS has hurt the American people—and present a more reliable alternative. The post Make Trump Pay for Trying to Stamp Out the Postal Service appeared first on The American Prospect .
Why New York Can’t Shut Down Canal Street’s Counterfeit Vendors
Thanks to civilian complaints against cops, a felony threshold nobody can prove, and lax prosecutions, the market hasn’t missed a day of business.
‘Friendship on the Knife’s Edge’ | Interview: Roger Berkowitz
People are worth more than their opinions.
Christa Pike Should Be Executed
Justice needs to be done.
October 7 Revived Ancient Hatred, in the Middle East and on U.S. College Campuses
Three years after Hamas’ attack, antisemitism continues to permeate American universities.
How Death Penalty Opponents Share the Blame for Botched Executions
They make the procedure more difficult and ugly, and then claim the ugliness and difficulty are problems.
Why the Catholic Church Is AI Doom’s Most Formidable Foe
The church has some experience with millenarian cults.
The Return of the Tudors
Donald Trump’s court has a neat historical ancestor.
The Coming Age of Austerity
Worrying about the fisc is uncool, but the alternatives may prove worse. The post The Coming Age of Austerity appeared first on The American Conservative .
Burnham’s Big, Bad Speech Offered One Good Idea
The prime minister highlighted real problems with elder care but ignored deeper crises. The post Burnham’s Big, Bad Speech Offered One Good Idea appeared first on The American Conservative .
Trump Gives Brazil’s Bolsonaro a Boost
The administration has sought to influence elections in Latin America. The post Trump Gives Brazil’s Bolsonaro a Boost appeared first on The American Conservative .
PHOTOS: Oh what a Night (National Night Out) in Stafford
People came and came and came to Stafford Marketplace.
Texas comptroller investigating spending in Austin ISD, other districts
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines announced the reviews, which were requested by Gov. Greg Abbott, on Monday. Results are due Dec. 31.
Texas agency sues to stop release of data center records that it says could aid terrorists
A lawsuit will test whether Texas officials can withhold data center location details under the state Homeland Security Act.
U.S. Department of Education investigating school districts’ handling of sexual misconduct claims
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Just Deserts
J.D. Vance’s patrons turn radioactive.
What happened when Boston students were bused to suburban schools?
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. The phrase “Boston busing” connotes violent...
TribCast: Are Texas’ voter systems ready for a contentious election?
Votebeat's Natalia Contreras joins TribCast to explain the state of Texas’ voter rolls one month before election day.
2026年芝加哥教育委员会选举：全市主席竞选
阅读英文版 ｜ 阅读西班牙文版 本文由 Chalkbeat Chicago 与 WBEZ、Chinatown Spotlight,《Chicago Sun-Times》以及 Block Club Chicago 联合采访报道并发布。 芝加哥首次举行全市教育委员会主席选举，这场竞选具备政治角力的诸多元素：数百万美元的竞选捐款、特殊利益团体的支持，以及一名候选人退选。...
2026年芝加哥教育委员会选举：西区8b选区选情
阅读英文版 ｜ 阅读西班牙文版 本文由 Chalkbeat Chicago 与 WBEZ、Chinatown Spotlight,《Chicago Sun-Times》以及 Block Club Chicago 联合采访报道并发布。 芝加哥警察局资深警探兼本地咖啡店店主Juan Ignacio González，正迎战在读大学生Alexander Angeles，角逐8B选区的代表席位。该选区狭长，从市中心的the Loop一直向西南延伸至Chicago Lawn。 Angeles于 8...
2026年芝加哥教育委员会选举：西南区7b选区选情
阅读英文版 ｜ 阅读西班牙文版 本文由 Chalkbeat Chicago 与 WBEZ、Chinatown Spotlight,《Chicago Sun-Times》以及 Block Club Chicago 联合采访报道并发布。 两名具有公共服务背景的拉丁裔女性正在竞争7b选区的教育委员会席位。该选区位于芝加哥西南区，是伊州高绩效学校占比最高的地区之一，区内多所学校位列全州排名前两档评级之中。 现任委员Yesenia Lopez在2024年获得芝加哥教师工会（Chicago Teachers...
2026年芝加哥教育委员会选举：南区6b选区选情
阅读英文版 ｜ 阅读西班牙文版 本文由 Chalkbeat Chicago 与 WBEZ、Chinatown Spotlight,《Chicago Sun-Times》以及 Block Club Chicago 联合采访报道并发布。 Michael Neal是南区本地人，长期在社区担任牧师。他正在与律师、芝加哥公立学校（CPS）家长Brittany Kimble竞争6b选区的教育委员会席位。该选区从市中心富裕的Lakeshore East社区一路向南延伸，经过South...
2026年芝加哥教育委员会选举：芝加哥市中心6a选区选情
阅读英文版 ｜ 阅读西班牙文版 本文由 Chalkbeat Chicago 与 WBEZ、Chinatown Spotlight,《Chicago Sun-Times》以及 Block Club Chicago 联合采访报道并发布。 在这场争夺芝加哥市中心教育委员会席位的竞选中，一名曾任游说人士、目前领导一个全州倡导组织并拥有现任优势的候选人，将迎战两名挑战者——其中一名是获得支持择校权团体背书的特殊教育课堂助理，另一名则是教育研究人员和顾问，其竞选活动相对更加独立。...
2026年芝加哥教育委员会选举：北区4b选区选情
阅读英文版 ｜ 阅读西班牙文版 本文由 Chalkbeat Chicago 与 WBEZ、Chinatown Spotlight,《Chicago Sun-Times》以及 Block Club Chicago 联合采访报道并发布。 Ellen Rosenfeld曾是芝加哥公立学校（CPS）教师和学区家庭与社区参与专员。2024年，她在全市候选人最多的一场教育委员会竞选中轻松击败另外五名候选人，赢得北区这一席位。今年，她在无人挑战的情况下竞选连任。...
2026年芝加哥教育委员会选举：北区4a选区选情
阅读英文版 ｜ 阅读西班牙文版 本文由 Chalkbeat Chicago 与 WBEZ、Chinatown Spotlight,《Chicago Sun-Times》以及 Block Club Chicago 联合采访报道并发布。 在这个北区选区的竞选中，一名由市长任命进入现任教育委员会的退休教育工作者，将迎战两名挑战者。两名挑战者认为，教育委员会在履行财政责任以及为芝加哥公立学校（CPS）制定远大目标方面表现不足。 Karen...
2026年芝加哥教育委员会选举：2b选区选情
阅读英文版 ｜ 阅读西班牙文版 本文由 Chalkbeat Chicago 与 WBEZ、Chinatown Spotlight,《Chicago Sun-Times》以及 Block Club Chicago 联合采访报道并发布。Block Club Chicago 是一家报道芝加哥多元社区的非营利新闻机构。欢迎订阅 Chalkbeat Chicago 的电子通讯、WBEZ 与《Chicago Sun-Times》的教育类电子通讯，以及 Block Club Chicago...
2026年芝加哥教育委员会选举：2a选区选情
阅读英文版 ｜ 阅读西班牙文版 本文由 Chalkbeat Chicago 与 WBEZ、Chinatown Spotlight,《Chicago Sun-Times》以及 Block Club Chicago 联合采访报道并发布。 一名律师正在挑战一名有社区组织工作背景的现任委员。两人将在这场竞选中争夺代表芝加哥远北区湖滨一带文化最为多元的地区之一的教育委员会席位。 Ebony DeBerry于2024年当选。面对 芝加哥公立学校（CPS）的预算困境...
California Democrats—but Not Their Elected Representatives—Back the Billionaire Wealth Tax
Polls show overwhelming rank-and-file support, but Gavin Newsom’s opposition has trickled down to nearly every elected official. The post California Democrats—but Not Their Elected Representatives—Back the Billionaire Wealth Tax appeared first on The...
Her AI-Generated Video Swayed the Judge. The Court Said it Carried 'Undue Emotional Weight'
"Chris’ sentiment does not change," said the sister who created an AI avatar of her slain brother Christopher Pelkey to speak in court.
City school board receives final version of travel spending report
Accounting firm's report recommends tighter controls on board members' spending. Chair says implementation will wait for a new CFO.
I’ve Covered Death Row Cases for Nearly a Decade. What Happened to Christa Pike Wasn’t an Anomaly.
The post I’ve Covered Death Row Cases for Nearly a Decade. What Happened to Christa Pike Wasn’t an Anomaly. appeared first on ProPublica .
Homelessness Policy at a Crossroads
The continuation of more constructive approaches hinges on midterm results.
Democrat Jon Rosenthal outraises Bo French in Railroad Commission race in latest report
A big chunk of Rosenthal’s haul came after French’s racist social media comments following a UT-Austin football game went viral.
La Raza: Jesus Ayala Jr., candidato del Distrito 7a
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Organized Money: The Bill Looking to Turn College Athletes Into Cheap Labor
NCAA looking to pull a ‘socialism for me’ move in Congress. The post Organized Money: The Bill Looking to Turn College Athletes Into Cheap Labor appeared first on The American Prospect .
Greg Abbott outraised Gina Hinojosa but burned through much of his campaign cash in Texas governor’s race
Abbott outspent Hinojosa 6-to-1 from July to late September, but the governor’s narrow polling lead was largely unchanged as he tapped a war chest that once topped $100 million.
La Raza: Emma Lozano, la candidata del Distrito 7a
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Colorado public school groups are jumping in on Trump-backed tax-credit scholarship program
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Colorado may be leading the way among a small...
The Indian-American Immigration Debate
Three theses on assimilation, immigration, and culture
404 @ 3
And 404's Flock coverage cited in proposed legislation.
Iran War Day 221: Yemeni Houthis Deny Losing Territory
State of the Union: President Trump said oil prices will come “tumbling down” once the war ends. The post Iran War Day 221: Yemeni Houthis Deny Losing Territory appeared first on The American Conservative .
Lawmakers Introduce Multiple Laws to Curb Flock After 404 Media Coverage
Senator Bernie Sanders, Representative Ocasio-Cortez, and Senator Jeff Merkley introduced the Ban Flock Act on Friday, which would stop federal agencies from using automatic license plate readers.
Republican Doug Ollivant announces that he has cancer
He's staying in the race to face incumbent Rep. Eugene Vindman and four other candidates.
"Incredible Moment for the Borderlands": Judge Blocks Border Wall Expansion in Big Bend & West Texas
In a victory for environmentalists and immigration rights’ advocates, a federal judge in El Paso, Texas, has blocked further border wall construction inside Big Bend National Park. “We slammed the brakes on $7 billion worth of corrupt construction...
Ebola Death Toll in DRC Tops 4,000; Trump USAID Cuts Fuel Outbreak
We go to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the site of the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history. Health authorities believe the outbreak first began in January but was not detected until May, in part due to cuts in global health investments,...
French High School Students Lead Mass Protests over School Funding, Inequality; Thousands Arrested
Nearly 2,000 French high schools are blockaded or closed today amid massive student-led protests over school funding and inequality. The demonstrations began in September at a single school in the economically deprived suburbs of Paris, where...
Headlines for October 6, 2026
Supreme Court Case Will Determine Whether State and Local Governments Can Sue for Climate Harms, Pentagon Says Latest Boat Strike Killed Four Narcotraffickers, Provides No Evidence, Turkey and Pakistan to Send Troops to Saudi Arabia as Yemeni...
The Trouble with Taxing Wealth
California’s billionaire tax overlooks a basic lesson about how investment gains should be taxed.
Biz Beat Banter: Nancy Guinn
This week, Bill sits down with Dog Krazy owner Nancy Guinn to discuss the origins of the business, how franchising has accelerated its growth, and future goals.
Christa Pike Deserves the Death Penalty
A botched execution is no reason justice shouldn’t be done.
Texas college campus protest law faces First Amendment challenge
A federal appeals court will consider whether restrictions on protests at Texas’ public universities and colleges violate constitutional rights.
These are the most competitive November races up and down Texas’ midterm ballot
Texas has an unusually large slate of competitive races for the state Legislature and U.S. House this year. Here’s our list of contests to watch.
Law enforcement Democrat, GOP Air Force vet upend partisan script in race for new San Antonio U.S. House district
The 35th Congressional District was redrawn to elect a Republican, but Latino voters’ brewing leftward shift has put the seat in play for Democrat Johnny Garcia, who faces Trump-backed Carlos De La Cruz.
More Than 500 U.S. Citizens Have Been Detained, Including Handcuffed or Held at Gunpoint, in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
The post More Than 500 U.S. Citizens Have Been Detained, Including Handcuffed or Held at Gunpoint, in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown appeared first on ProPublica .
How the Courts Became a Safe Haven for Corporations
A new report details how the judiciary has become more corporate over the past few decades—and names the specific judges who are most responsible. The post How the Courts Became a Safe Haven for Corporations appeared first on The American Prospect .
Identity Crisis
Citizen access to public agencies is a basic public function. Why does government contract out the process of verifying identity to a for-profit monopoly company? The post Identity Crisis appeared first on The American Prospect .
Our Reporter Spent 10 Weeks Gambling on DraftKings. Here Are 5 Things He Learned.
The post Our Reporter Spent 10 Weeks Gambling on DraftKings. Here Are 5 Things He Learned. appeared first on ProPublica .
Young people are bridging the climate divide for Oceania and the Caribbean
“The lack of strong and consistent climate policy means that every year, families lose loved ones, homes, and entire livelihoods because of climate-related disasters.”
New York’s Chance for School Choice
Thanks to the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program
On Foreign Policy, Marine Le Pen Outclasses France’s Mainstream
The right-populist leader deserves scrutiny but offers clarity on Russia–Ukraine and Iran. The post On Foreign Policy, Marine Le Pen Outclasses France’s Mainstream appeared first on The American Conservative .
Taki Visits the Oracle
Pythia doesn’t see anything good coming for Trump or the U.S. of A. The post Taki Visits the Oracle appeared first on The American Conservative .
As Burnham Gains Support, Britain Keeps Going Backwards
The Conservatives should become again the party of sound money and secure borders. The post As Burnham Gains Support, Britain Keeps Going Backwards appeared first on The American Conservative .
Food Bank distribution this week
Find full details on the Food Bank Facebook Events Page or the free FREDFOODVA app.
LISTEN: National Night Out in Stafford
Sgt. Steven Curtis and Deputy Chris Newman with the Stafford Sheriff's Office preview National Night Out, Tuesday, 5-8, at Stafford Marketplace.
COLUMN: Stafford author recounts his service — and thanks military families for theirs
His book is called "Thank You for Your Service, Too."
Calls to increase evidence-based funding dominate Illinois education board hearing
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. While the amount of money requested differed by...
Super PACs ramp up spending in Chicago’s school board elections
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Spending in Chicago’s school board election is...
State regulators to allow part of NextEra’s political past to be examined in Dominion merger case
A hearing examiner ordered NextEra to turn over documents from an internal investigation into its failed Jacksonville takeover, but rejected Clean Virginia's other requests.
IPS seeks power to charge Innovation Network schools more money amid budget crunch
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Indianapolis Public Schools will seek changes...
La Raza: Lo que las familias latinas deben saber antes de votar en la elección de la Junta de Educación de Chicago
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Iran War Day 220: Yemeni Government Retakes Territory on Bab al-Mandab
State of the Union: Energy markets remained distressed. The post Iran War Day 220: Yemeni Government Retakes Territory on Bab al-Mandab appeared first on The American Conservative .
Mamdani administration to enroll 10,000 NYC children from childcare voucher waitlist
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. For the first time in more than a year, New York...
Memphis schools takeover could begin once state takeover board is ready, judge says
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. A federal judge appears poised to allow the state...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 8b
Leer en inglés. Leer en chino. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del...
Ken Paxton raises personal-best $18 million in third quarter for Texas’ U.S. Senate race
The attorney general more than doubled his second-quarter haul, but still is well short of past totals posted by Democrat James Talarico, who has yet to announce his July-to-September fundraising.
A judge said this Colorado school board picked a member in secret. Now there will be a do-over.
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Nearly eight months after appointing a new board...
When radio finds a new digital voice: Bringing Romani language and culture online in Kosovo
Digital transformation does not always require expensive infrastructure or complex solutions. For community media, it can begin by taking valuable content that already exists and giving it a longer life.
Texas’ glitchy voter registration system makes it harder to clear backlog, election officials say
Frustrated officials say “unacceptable” technology glitches with Texas’ TEAM system are impeding work to resolve a backlog of hundreds of thousands of records.
SPONSORED CONTENT: Breast Cancer Awareness Month: What happens if they find something?
A conversation with Dr. Meredith P. Whittaker, breast surgical oncologist.
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La contienda por la presidencia
Leer en inglés. Leer en chino. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del...
Harris County’s cashless bail policy for misdemeanors upheld
The policy dates to a 2019 settlement after the county’s cash bail system was found to exacerbate poverty while not “meaningfully” promoting public safety.
Muse escapes containment
“Indiscriminate mass surveillance," a Meta Muse scoop, and more in today's daily newsletter.
arXiv Is Rate Limiting Submissions Because It Can’t Keep up With AI Slop
The academic publisher said submissions have doubled in the past two years and moderators are having a hard time keeping up.
Voter guide: CU Board of Regents candidates on tuition, AI, and federal oversight
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. On Nov. 3, Colorado voters in three congressional...
Meta Rushed to Fix Muse ‘VM Escape' Vulnerability Soon Before Launch
The vulnerability could have let a Muse user access sensitive internal Meta databases.
On the Agenda, Oct. 5-9
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Meet Issa Amro: Palestinian Human Rights Advocate Attacked by Settlers, Detained by Israeli Army
We speak with Palestinian human rights defender Issa Amro after he was detained at an Israeli military base for seven hours on Friday. Amro, the founder of the Hebron-based group Youth Against Settlements, was helping a Palestinian family that he...
"I Am Jane Doe": Cornell Case Reignites Debate over Rape Culture, Frats & Prosecuting Sex Crimes
Revelations of sexual assault at a Cornell University fraternity in 2024 and how the university responded have sparked national outrage, reigniting a public debate about “the extent to which fraternities, the extent to which athletics really support...
Far Right Makes Gains in Brazil as Flávio Bolsonaro Tops Lula in First Round of Presidential Race
Brazil’s presidential election is headed to a runoff between leftist incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and far-right Senator Flávio Bolsonaro after neither candidate cleared 50% in Sunday’s vote, in which the right made gains in Congress and in...
Headlines for October 5, 2026
Brazil’s Presidential Election Heads to a Runoff, U.S. Pulls Bombs Out of RAF Fairford After New Warnings of an Iranian-Backed Plot Targeting the Base, Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Will Remain Closed, Yemen’s Saudi-Backed Forces Announce Major New...
Biz Beat Clips: Meet the man behind the videos
This week's episode of Biz Beat Clips introduces viewers to Jim Gaston, who is the man behind the weekly video series.
Area roadwork this week
For updated information, check 511 Virginia.
Texas city charges $2 million for Flock records as agencies make it harder to see how cameras are used
High invoices and challenges to accessing data on how departments use the surveillance cameras have hindered requests by privacy advocates and journalists.
2026 Texas attorney general race: Who is running and what to know
Republican Mayes Middleton, Democrat Nathan Johnson and Libertarian Tom Oxford are running to replace Ken Paxton. Here’s where they stand.
Tribune’s sample ballot tool now includes local elections for 16 million Texas voters
The updated 2026 election ballot tool is a major expansion and part of The Texas Tribune's mission to help Texans shape the future.
How ProPublica Reporters Became Private School Owners in 24 Hours
The post How ProPublica Reporters Became Private School Owners in 24 Hours appeared first on ProPublica .
Oklahoma Oil Company Plugs Disposal Well That Posed Threat to City’s Drinking Water
The post Oklahoma Oil Company Plugs Disposal Well That Posed Threat to City’s Drinking Water appeared first on ProPublica .
Too young to run, old enough to protest: West Africa’s unfinished democratic bargain
Young people are old enough to vote and old enough to protest but are often told they need experience before they can hold political office.
PHOTOS: Tree Fredericksburg Native Tree Festival
The rain didn't diminish enthusiasm on Sunday afternoon.
PHOTOS: Habitat homes rising in South Village
Three more Habitat homes rising in Caroline.
PHOTOS: A truckload of kindness arrives at Treasure House
Spotsylvania Schools social workers organized a massive collection effort to fill Treasure House at Massaponax High School, collecting supplies for homeless students and families in need.
James Monroe outlasts Caroline in thriller on night Jackets honor state champions
The Yellow Jackets staved off the Cavaliers to improve to 3-2 on the season.
Press Rewind: Sept. 28-Oct. 3
Here's what you may have missed recently, curated by Free Press staff.
PHOTOS: James Monroe vs Caroline Football
Images from the Yellow Jackets' thrilling 29-28 victory over the Cavaliers on Friday night at Maury Stadium.
Weekly high school football roundup and look ahead to next week
Brooke Point remains No. 1 in the Press Box Top 5 after setting a school record for margin of victory in its win over North Stafford.
PHOTOS: UMW Women’s Rugby hosts William & Mary
Scenes from the scrums and rucks on Saturday at the UMW Battleground.
How a farmers’ protest in Bucharest was inflated online, then hijacked
Over 1,180 Facebook posts and 100 TikTok videos analyzed showed how a genuine farmers’ protest was inflated by clusters of accounts sharing identical messages, then folded into anti-government, anti-EU and pro-Kremlin narratives.
UMW adds men’s volleyball, elevates cheer to varsity status
Both programs launch in fall 2027, bringing the university to 24 intercollegiate sports.
Our Solar System Is Terminally Unstable and Will Be Completely Destroyed, Study Finds
The estimated lifespan of the outer solar system has been downgraded from 100 billion years to just a few billion years, according to a study that probed “terminal instability” during the Sun’s death.
Watch: We Uncovered Bribery Allegations Involving Susan Collins
The post Watch: We Uncovered Bribery Allegations Involving Susan Collins appeared first on ProPublica .
Memphis schools takeover could move forward soon
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. A state oversight board appointed to take over...
The Lilly Endowment is pouring millions into Indy school buildings. What does that mean for students?
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. When Herron High School students put on a...
Federal Judge Rules a Flock Search Was ‘Indiscriminate Mass Surveillance’ and Unconstitutional
Flock’s nationwide network is quickly “approaching dragnet-type law enforcement practice” and the cop should have got a warrant, the judge wrote.
NYC school board reluctantly approves $1.65M Oracle contract extension after earlier defeat
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. A month after New York City’s school board failed...
Education tax credit rules are here. Will they lure Democratic governors off the fence?
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Democratic governors have said for months that...
Drug testing for new school hires lands on Spotsylvania’s legislative wish list
The board voted 5-2 to add the request to its legislative priorities, which also include salary increases, funding formula reform and more mental health staff.
PA election 2026: Where Shapiro, Garrity stand on school funding, vouchers, and other education issues
This story was originally published by Spotlight PA. Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania....
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 2a
Leer en inglés. Leer en chino . Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del...
Voter guide 2026: Are Detroit students better off under DPSCD? School board candidates weigh in.
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Ten years ago, the Detroit Public Schools...
Podcast: The FBI Was Hacked. We’ve Seen the Data
The massive FBI hack; a company wants to add facial recognition onto Flock; and Muse in some cases is actually just people.
Chicago School Board Election 2026: The race in District 2a, Far North Side
Read in Spanish. Read in Chinese. This story was reported and published in collaboration with WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit newsroom covering Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods. Stay informed with Chalkbeat Chicago’s...
Behind the Blog: Freaking Out
This week, we discuss inbox slop, Claude cults, and more.
Voter guide: Prop 134 asks Colorado voters to bar transgender student athletes from certain school sports
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Should transgender students be barred from...
"The School That Became a Grave": Jeremy Scahill on U.S Bombing of Minab, Killing 120+ Iranian Kids
Drop Site News released a major investigation this week into the U.S. bombing of the Shajareh Tayyebeh children’s school in the Iranian city of Minab on February 28, the first day of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Drop Site spoke to survivors, first...
"Cruel & Torturous": Christa Pike in Critical Condition After Botched Tennessee Execution
Tennessee’s Governor Bill Lee has halted executions for the remainder of the year after a death row prisoner survived two lethal injections on Wednesday. According to her lawyers, Christa Pike was still breathing after she was strapped to a gurney...
Headlines for October 2, 2026
Christa Pike Hospitalized in Critical Condition After Surviving “Cruel and Torturous” Execution, Pentagon Deploys Third Carrier Strike Group and Marines to Middle East, Fighting Intensifies Between Houthis and Saudi-Backed Government Forces in Yemen,...
We’re Reporters, Not Teachers. We Were Able to Start Private Schools Anyway.
The post We’re Reporters, Not Teachers. We Were Able to Start Private Schools Anyway. appeared first on ProPublica .
It’s Easy to Start a Private School. Take Our Quiz to Find Out Where You Can Open Yours.
The post It’s Easy to Start a Private School. Take Our Quiz to Find Out Where You Can Open Yours. appeared first on ProPublica .
Her Agency Distributes Billions for Housing Projects. Her Husband’s Company Helped Develop Some of Them.
The post Her Agency Distributes Billions for Housing Projects. Her Husband’s Company Helped Develop Some of Them. appeared first on ProPublica .
How Cambodia’s law on ‘freedom parks’ curtailed people’s right to protest
"It has not only been used to confine peaceful gatherings and demonstrations to Freedom Park, but increasingly, the very use of Freedom Park has been restricted and denied."
Denver school board gives investigators just one week to look into antisemitism allegation
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. An external investigator will have just a week to...
Newark schools says a state audit found ‘nothing.’ The auditors flagged the Criminal Justice division.
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Newark Public Schools officials say a new state...
Chicago teachers, school leaders navigate uncertainty after school board reverses summer layoffs
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. After being laid off from his teaching job this summer and not hearing back from schools with competitive open jobs, Andrew Feigenbaum...
The sound of resistance
As part of Global Voices’ September Spotlight, “Protest in Democracy,” members of our community will be sharing examples of protest music past and present from their communities in this collaborative article.
How Texas Helped a Private School Chain’s AI Tool Get Into Public School Classrooms
The post How Texas Helped a Private School Chain’s AI Tool Get Into Public School Classrooms appeared first on ProPublica .
NYC math teacher who helped develop Illustrative Mathematics makes the case for its open-ended approach
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. New York City has made a big bet that math...
How to fix Michigan’s literacy crisis? Start with poverty and housing solutions, experts say
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Trenten longs for the days when he lived together...
DJ Torres resigns from Denver school board amid escalating tension and accusations
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Denver school board member DJ Torres announced...
2026 Colorado voter guide: What to know about Amendment 87
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Amendment 87, a ballot measure in front of voters...
2026 Colorado voter guide: What to know about Proposition NN
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Among the questions Colorado voters will consider...
Colorado’s 2027 Teacher of the Year is Strasburg science teacher Merci Ames
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Merci Ames, a science teacher at Strasburg High...
'Everything but censorship'
A look at the state of student journalism in light of the Cornell sexual assault case, and much more.
College tuition is falling, but nobody seems to have noticed
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Two strange things are happening right now....
How Schools and Universities Try to Censor Student Journalists
As the Cornell 7 case highlights the importance of student journalism, public records reveal how schools try to censor on-campus news outlets.
Public schools see ‘money on the table’ in education tax credit designed for private school choice
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Tutoring. SAT prep. Summer camp. Field trips....
Cops Can Bypass iPhone’s Automatic Reboot to Get Into Locked Phones, Leaked Video Claims
Magent Forensics, the owner of the GrayKey phone unlocking tool, says it can bypass an iPhone rebooting feature that was locking cops out.
Rise of the Far Right in Germany Raises Fear of an Even Wider Crackdown on Migration
As we continue our coverage on the rise of right-wing political parties across Europe, we speak to Wiebke Judith from the German organization for asylum seekers’ rights, PRO ASYL , about Germany’s far-right party Alternative für Deutschland, or AfD,...
"Berlin 4" Lawyer on Pro-Palestine Protest Crackdown & Germany's Unconditional Support for Israel
Democracy Now! 's Amy Goodman is in Berlin, Germany, this week, where the crackdown on pro-Palestine speech is shaped by the German policy of Staatsräson , or “reason of state.” The concept refers to Germany's commitment to the existence of the...
The Real Existential Risk Is AI CEOs Avoiding Oversight: "Alternative Nobel" Winner Timnit Gebru
We speak to the prominent AI researcher and leading critic of the AI industry, Timnit Gebru, who was recently awarded a 2026 Right Livelihood Award for her work investigating the harms and hype behind the global buildup of artificial intelligence....
Headlines for October 1, 2026
Tennessee Halts Executions as Condemned Prisoner Christa Pike Survives Lethal Injections, Hegseth Announces “AutoWarCom” to Oversee Autonomous Drones and Robots, Judge Orders Pentagon to Provide Rationale for Lethal Boat Strikes, Passengers and Crew...
5 Detroit school board candidates run as a slate backed by ‘militant’ ‘anti-fascist’ activism group
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. In a crowded race for a new majority on the...
Four Kids in One Faith-Healing Family Died. Authorities Could Do Nothing.
The post Four Kids in One Faith-Healing Family Died. Authorities Could Do Nothing. appeared first on ProPublica .
West-to-east energy, east-to-west computing: The Uyghur costs of China’s digital order
Beijing is carrying an older geography of extraction into the AI era, turning Uyghur land, energy and labour into computing power while remaining silent about coercion and surveillance.
Parents predicted problems after NYC overhauled after-school contracts. They were right.
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Parents at several schools across New York City...
Chicago School Board Election 2026: The race in District 8b, the Loop, Brighton Park
Read in Spanish. Read in Chinese. This story was reported and published in collaboration with WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit newsroom covering Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods. Stay informed with Chalkbeat Chicago’s...
Chicago School Board Election 2026: The citywide race for president
Read in Spanish. Read in Chinese. This story was reported and published in collaboration with WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago, a nonprofit newsroom covering Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods. Stay informed with Chalkbeat Chicago’s...
Voter guide 2026: How Colorado State Board of Education candidates answered 9 questions
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Three seats on Colorado’s nine-member State Board...
Why a puzzling wait for state test scores is especially hard on Philadelphia middle schoolers
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. The high school application season is a perennial...
15 West: Blaise or Hargrove? What to know about the District 5b school board race
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La Raza: Norma Ríos-Sierra, Distrito 3a
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La Raza: Peter Gonzales, Distrito 3a
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Sendhil Revuluri drops out of race for Chicago school board president
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. Sendhil Revuluri is dropping out of the race to become Chicago’s first elected school board president, narrowing the field to three...
Should parents be held accountable for their children’s chronic absenteeism? Board candidates weigh in.
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. As Detroit’s school district has explored ways to...
In Brazil’s capital, residents grow their own heat-fighting solutions
Life in the favelas surrounding Brazil’s capital brings the health risks of extreme heat — a symptom of the global inequities of green space access
80 Years After Nuremberg Trials, U.S. Leads Assault on ICC & International Law: Wolfgang Kaleck
Eight decades after the Nuremberg trials against Nazi war criminals, the Trump administration has launched an all-out assault on the International Criminal Court, primarily over the tribunal’s pursuit of Israeli leaders for war crimes committed in...
"No Land to Stand On": Mahmoud Khalil on His Memoir, Palestine, Fighting Deportation & Suing Columbia
We speak with Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil about his new memoir, No Land to Stand On: Notes from Detention . It details his 104 days of detention inside a Louisiana ICE jail after he was targeted for arrest and deportation by the Trump...
Headlines for September 30, 2026
Pentagon Announces Withdrawal of All U.S. Troops from Iraq, Iranian Rial Hits Record Low Against the Dollar as War Takes Heavy Toll on Economy, Israeli Settlers Riot in Occupied West Bank, Stopping Palestinian Family from Returning Home, Israeli...
Internal superintendent hires can contribute to district stability, new study says
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. A new Vanderbilt University study digging into...
A Girl Nearly Died After Drinking Raw Milk. The State Did Little to Punish the Unlicensed Farmer Who Sold It.
The post A Girl Nearly Died After Drinking Raw Milk. The State Did Little to Punish the Unlicensed Farmer Who Sold It. appeared first on ProPublica .
Memphis school board taps new leadership
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. The Memphis-Shelby County school board voted...
After Nikole Hannah-Jones’ essay, Mamdani says NYC schools need ‘urgent’ change but offers few specifics
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. A day after New York Times journalist Nikole...
Title IX changes by Trump administration could tee up broader goal: defining sex in federal law
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. The U.S. Department of Education cast changes to...
Afghans "Have Been the Victims" of U.S. Military, Taliban, Cartels & More for Decades: Nagieb Khaja
Award-winning Danish Afghan journalist and filmmaker Nagieb Khaja’s most recent documentary, Winning Heart and Minds , is an investigation into what went wrong in the U.S.-led war in Afghanistan. In the film, Khaja travels to Musa Qala, the capital...
"Buying More Time for the Genocide": Muhammad Shehada on Trump's Gaza Plan 1 Year Later
The Palestinian death toll from Israel’s war on Gaza has surpassed 74,000, according to the Ministry of Health in Gaza. While this figure represents the official death toll as confirmed by local authorities, the true number could be much higher when...
Greenland Deal: Trump Drops Threat to Annex Denmark Territory in Favor of Greater U.S. Military Role
After months of threatening to take over Greenland by force, President Trump last week signed a 10-page agreement with Greenland and Denmark that bolsters the U.S. military presence on the mineral-rich and strategically located island but falls short...
Headlines for September 29, 2026
U.S. and Iran Hold Indirect Talks on Deal to End Fighting, Lift Sanctions and Reopen Hormuz, Iran Denies Involvement in Alleged Plot to Bomb British Air Base Used by U.S. Bombers, Ukraine’s Academy of Sciences Struck as Russian Drones Kill 9, Wound...
K-2 reading growth slowed last year in the Detroit district. Here’s what administrators say caused it.
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. After the first year of the Detroit district’s...
“A Massive Power Grab”: White House Proposal Threatens Funding That Helps Disabled Americans Vote
The post “A Massive Power Grab”: White House Proposal Threatens Funding That Helps Disabled Americans Vote appeared first on ProPublica .
Equating protest with terrorism: A narrative against dissent
In this month's edition, we dive deep into a narrative used by leaders in the United States and other countries to delegitimize protests.
When the right to protest remains, but demonstrating comes at a price
Since the 1950s, Europe’s democratic and human rights system has developed through the gradual strengthening of protections for political expression, assembly and dissent.
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 3b
Leer en inglés. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del boletín de Chalkbeat...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 3a
Leer en inglés. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del boletín de Chalkbeat...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 2b
Leer en inglés. Leer en chino. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 1b
Leer en inglés. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del boletín de Chalkbeat...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 1a
Leer en inglés. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del boletín de Chalkbeat...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 4a
Leer en inglés. Leer en chino. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 4b
Leer en inglés. Leer en chino. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 5a
Leer en inglés. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del boletín de Chalkbeat...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 5b
Leer en inglés. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del boletín de Chalkbeat...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 6a
Leer en inglés. Leer en chino . Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 6b
Leer en inglés. Leer en chino. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 7a
Leer en inglés. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del boletín de Chalkbeat...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 7b
Leer en inglés. Leer en chino. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 8a
Leer en inglés. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del boletín de Chalkbeat...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 9a
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Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 9b
Leer en inglés. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del boletín de Chalkbeat...
Philadelphia expands program that flags students who witness violence outside school for more support
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. The School District of Philadelphia and the...
Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 10a
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Elecciones de la Junta de Educación de Chicago 2026: La carrera en el Distrito 10b
Leer en inglés. Este reportaje se elaboró y publicó en colaboración con WBEZ, el Chicago Sun-Times y Block Club Chicago, redacción sin fines de lucro que cubre los diversos vecindarios de Chicago. Mantente informado a través del boletín de Chalkbeat...
Recent ICE arrests near schools and bus stops disrupt attendance and anger Democrats
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. A father arrested near his 6-year-old son’s bus...
When telcos shut down the internet, they shut down protests for the government
Room to protest is narrowing in Africa, as governments lean on arrests, curfews, and internet blackouts to blunt dissent. When the streets become too dangerous, dissent often migrates online.
The Untold Origins of Trump’s Plan to Sharply Restrict Mail-In Voting
The post The Untold Origins of Trump’s Plan to Sharply Restrict Mail-In Voting appeared first on ProPublica .
Bye-bye, Birdie: The Calypso King of the World dies at 91
“What does it mean to be King in a country of reverence sometimes to nothing and other times to everything? It means you dare to be yourself.”
"Valley of Death": Sharon Weinberger on Big Tech, AI Warfare & the CIA's Secret Backing of Steve Jobs
Longtime national security reporter Sharon Weinberger’s new book, Valley of Death: How Big Tech Is Fueling the Future of War , follows the rise of the military-industrial complex in Silicon Valley, where defense technology companies, like Palantir,...
"Britain's Gaza Secrets Exposed": How U.K. Downplayed Israeli Crimes to Keep Selling Weapons
A new documentary titled Britain’s Gaza Secrets Exposed reveals new details about the U.K. government’s internal response to alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza. Presented by journalist Ramita Navai and produced by Ben De Pear for Channel 4’s...
Forcible Eviction of 87-Year-Old Madrid Woman Sparks Protest Encampment over Spain's Housing Crisis
The eviction of 87-year-old María del Carmen Abascal Martín in Madrid, after an investment fund bought her apartment building and more than tripled her rent, has become a symbol of Spain’s rising cost of living and sparked nationwide protests against...
Headlines for September 28, 2026
Five Men Arrested on Suspicion of Terrorism Near British Base Used by U.S. in Iran War, Trump Asked Chinese President Xi Jinping If He Would Like to Buy American-Made Weapons, White House Blocks CNN from Air Force One, OpenAI’s Artificial...
How Chicago school board incumbents voted on key issues
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest education news. One-third of the candidates running for Chicago’s school board elections this fall have an advantage over their competitors: They’re already in the seat...
Arizona Lawmaker Proposes More Federal Support for English Fluency Services
The post Arizona Lawmaker Proposes More Federal Support for English Fluency Services appeared first on ProPublica .
Two Years After Hurricane Helene, People Are Still Allowed to Live in Harm’s Way
The post Two Years After Hurricane Helene, People Are Still Allowed to Live in Harm’s Way appeared first on ProPublica .
After five years of war, how do Ukrainian small businesses survive?
In this interview, writer and journalist Victoria Belim-Frolova shares her observations about Russia’s war on Ukraine and how it forces “a constant process of adaptation,” especially in women-led small businesses.
Lumpen Radio: ‘Round the Board
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Beyond protest: Mob violence and the struggle for institutional response in Bangladesh
Mob violence is rising in Bangladesh as unchecked impunity, weak law enforcement, and social media instigations drive lethal crowd attacks, challenging institutional responses, justice delivery, and overall state accountability.
I Deliberately Bet Like a Problem Gambler. DraftKings Made Me a VIP.
The post I Deliberately Bet Like a Problem Gambler. DraftKings Made Me a VIP. appeared first on ProPublica .
What Does Your Data Reveal About Sports Betting Apps? Help ProPublica Find Out.
The post What Does Your Data Reveal About Sports Betting Apps? Help ProPublica Find Out. appeared first on ProPublica .
Nikole Hannah-Jones’ essay on school integration sparks a reckoning for parents and education advocates
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. When education journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones...
Indiana releases ILEARN results for individual schools as state preps new accountability system
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Indianapolis-area charter school students...
Colorado Marijuana Company Voluntarily Recalls Dozens of Contaminated Products Amid State Regulatory Delays
The post Colorado Marijuana Company Voluntarily Recalls Dozens of Contaminated Products Amid State Regulatory Delays appeared first on ProPublica .
Here’s what DPSCD board candidates would do to replace literacy money that’s about to run out
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Ten years ago, an explosive lawsuit against the...
"Crossing the Red Line": Akbar Shahid Ahmed on Biden, His Advisers, Harris & Israel's War in Gaza
We speak with journalist Akbar Shahid Ahmed, whose new book, Crossing the Red Line , looks at how President Joe Biden and top figures in his administration supported Israel’s brutal war in Gaza despite the soaring death toll and growing alarm over...
The Hague Group: South Africa Leads Coalition Against U.S./Israel's "Unilateral Bullying" of the ICC
At the United Nations this week, President Trump repeated his attacks on the International Criminal Court and urged other nations to pull out of the global tribunal. The United States earlier this year imposed sanctions on the president of the ICC...
"Grotesque": Ex-Israeli Negotiator Daniel Levy on Netanyahu's U.N. Speech & Israel's Impunity
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a half-empty chamber at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, after dozens of delegations walked out in protest at the start of his speech. Netanyahu assailed his critics as...
"Stop Arming Israel": 100+ Arrested at Jewish Voice for Peace Sit-In Outside Netanyahu U.N. Speech
Over 100 protesters were arrested near the United Nations in New York on Thursday ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to the General Assembly. The sit-in, organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, denounced Netanyahu for...
Headlines for September 25, 2026
Dozens of U.N. Delegates Walk Out in Protest as Israel’s Netanyahu Addresses General Assembly, Over 100 Protesters Arrested Outside U.N. Demanding Arrest of Benjamin Netanyahu, Separatists Attack Government Forces in Ethiopia’s Worst Fighting Since...
Texas governor 2026: Who is running and what to know
The governor is Texas’ chief executive, with a hand in everything from enforcing laws to setting budget priorities and responding to crises. Here’s a look at where GOP candidate Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa stand.
IPS board declines to reverse superintendent’s decision to leave Enroll Indy website
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Board members for Indianapolis Public Schools...
Newark families should receive delayed 2026 state test scores in October
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Newark families should be able to view their...
New Denver residence will house at-risk or homeless college students
Sign up for our free monthly newsletter Beyond High School to get the latest news about college and career paths for Colorado’s high school grads. During her first semester at Chicago’s Malcolm X College, Nikya Harrell had had enough. It was winter,...
AI and the shrinking college payoff, NHJ’s school in context, Sal Khan’s origin story: A Chalkbeat Ideas roundup
Welcome to Chalkbeat Ideas . This is our semi-monthly roundup of interesting takes, tidbits, and links. Feel free to send along links and ideas for the next one. Is AI devaluing a college degree? An update. For many years, a college degree has been a...
Detroiters to vote on two-year, four-year terms for DPSCD school board
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. When voters open their absentee ballots or head...
Mamdani names Alan Ong new chair of NYC school board
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Mayor Zohran Mamdani tapped a new chairperson for...
Chicago Public Schools enrollment drops by 11,500 students
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. Enrollment at Chicago Public Schools continued to decline rapidly this fall, dipping by more than 11,500 students compared with last...
Philadelphia school board delays sharing details about charter school evaluation overhaul
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system. The Philadelphia Board of Education is in the midst of a yearslong process to overhaul how it evaluates charter schools. But amid rising legal...
Meet the Philadelphia high school student who won Chalkbeat’s rap contest
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system. Precious Eshiet is tired of what she calls “the matrix.” The 17-year-old student at Germantown Friends High School is the winner of Chalkbeat’s...
"Gilded Rage": Jacob Silverman on How a Radicalized Silicon Valley Shapes Trump's AI Policies
“One of the features we see in … a lot of the billionaire tech elites is a real kind of anger,” says Jacob Silverman, author of Gilded Rage: Elon Musk and the Radicalization of Silicon Valley . “They’re angry at what they see as the excesses of woke...
"Colonial AI": African Countries Seek Tech Sovereignty But Fear a New Digital Colonialism
Seydina Moussa Ndiaye is a member of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence, working on a strategy with the African Union to address the risks and benefits of AI for the continent. African countries face the threat of “colonial AI,” says...
Should U.N. Help Set Global AI Rules? AI Tech Billionaires Address Security Council
Leaders of top artificial intelligence firms, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, testified to the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday, urging nations to adopt international standards on the development of AI. This comes...
Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa on Trump's Media Ban, Regulating AI & the "Tech Coup in Plain Sight"
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump’s ban on CNN , MS NOW and Politico , ordering the administration to restore their White House access for two weeks. CBS , Fox News and NBC had suspended their coverage of President Trump Monday...
Headlines for September 24, 2026
Judge Blocks White House Ban on CNN , MS NOW and Politico, Tech Leaders Urge U.N. to Regulate AI as Australia Says Rogue OpenAI Agent Hacked Website, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Greg Casar Introduce “Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act”, Iranian...
Most polls have Talarico ahead of Paxton in the U.S. Senate race
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Texas Tribune voting guides: Who is on the ballot?
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