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PROGRESS MICHIGAN: REPORT -NEARLY HALF OF MI REPUBLICAN LAWMAKERS ARE ELECTION DENIERS
LANSING, Michigan, March 28 -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, issued the following statement on March 27, 2024:
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A new report released by States United Democracy Center has classified 32 Republican lawmakers, 44 percent of the Republican caucus in the Michigan Legislature, as election deniers. In response, Sam Inglot, executive director of Progress Michigan, issued the following statement:
"Michigan's elections have been proven time and time again to be safe, secure, and
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LANSING, Michigan, March 28 -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, issued the following statement on March 27, 2024:
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A new report released by States United Democracy Center has classified 32 Republican lawmakers, 44 percent of the Republican caucus in the Michigan Legislature, as election deniers. In response, Sam Inglot, executive director of Progress Michigan, issued the following statement:
"Michigan's elections have been proven time and time again to be safe, secure, andaccurate. It's dangerous that nearly half of the Republican Caucus in the Michigan Legislature continue to deny this reality. It's clear that this is a deliberate attempt to sow distrust and division for political gain.
"Michiganders have repeatedly chosen to expand access to the ballot while Republican lawmakers continue to spread unfounded and debunked conspiracy theories as an excuse to restrict voting freedoms and silence voters they disagree with. Republican leadership should be condemning this and celebrating the success of our elections. Instead they welcome people and groups spreading this division into their circles, and in the case of Republican Leader Representative Matt Hall, they even join their ranks."
This report focused on the seven states that submitted false slates of Trump electors in 2020. States United Democracy Center classified someone as an election denier if they did any of the following:
* Falsely claimed former President Trump won the 2020 election.
* Spread lies or promoted conspiracies about the legitimacy of the 2020 presidential election or subsequent election cycles in public.
* Refused to certify, or called on or pressured election officials to refuse to certify, the 2020 presidential election results or a race in subsequent elections based on meritless claims about election fraud, voter fraud, misinformation or lies.
* Took action to undermine the integrity of the 2020 presidential election and/or subsequent election cycles.
* Refused to concede a race, or publicly supported a candidate's refusal to concede a race, after the results were officially audited or stood up to multiple legal challenges.
In the House they identified:
Minority Leader Matt Hall (R-Richland Twp.) and Reps. Dale Zorn (R-Ida), Steve Carra (R-Three Rivers), Brad Paquette (R-Niles), Jamie Thompson (R-Brownstown Twp.), Rachelle Smit (R-Martin), Ann Bollin (R-Brighton), Robert Bezotte (R-Howell), Matt Maddock (R-Milford), Douglas Wozniak (R-Shelby Twp.), Andrew Beeler (R-Port Huron), Gina Johnsen (R-Lake Odessa), Angela Rigas (R-Caledonia), Luke Meerman (R-Coopersville), Bryan Posthumus (R-Cannon Twp.), Pat Outman (R-Six Lakes), Tom Kunse (R-Clare), Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington), John Roth (R-Interlochen), Ken Borton (R-Gaylord), Neil Friske (R-Charlevoix) and Gregory Markkanen (R-Hancock).
In the Senate they identified:
Joseph Bellino (R-Monroe), Jonathan Lindsey (R-Sturgis), Lana Theis (R-Brighton), Jim Runestad (R-White Lake), Dan Lauwers (R-Brockway), Kevin Daley (R-Lum), Roger Victory (R-Hudsonville), Jon Bumstead (R-North Muskegon), Rick Outman (R-Six Lakes) and Michele Hoitenga (R-Manton).
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Original text here: https://progressmichigan.org/2024/03/report-nearly-a-quarter-of-mi-republican-lawmakers-are-election-deniers/
[Category: Political]
LatinoJustice PRLDEF: Civil, Legal and Latino Advocates Applaud Smithsonian Museum for Standing Firm to Protect Program That Increases Opportunity
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF issued the following news release on March 27, 2024:
A United States District Court for the District of Columbia is likely to approve a proposed settlement in the case American Alliance for Equal Rights v. Jorge Zamanillo, a lawsuit filed by Edward Blum challenging an internship program offered by the Smithsonian Museum of the American Latino which aims to increase the entry of Latinos into museum careers.
National Latino and civil rights organizations LatinoJustice PRLDEF and the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law filed a "friend of the
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WASHINGTON, March 28 -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF issued the following news release on March 27, 2024:
A United States District Court for the District of Columbia is likely to approve a proposed settlement in the case American Alliance for Equal Rights v. Jorge Zamanillo, a lawsuit filed by Edward Blum challenging an internship program offered by the Smithsonian Museum of the American Latino which aims to increase the entry of Latinos into museum careers.
National Latino and civil rights organizations LatinoJustice PRLDEF and the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law filed a "friend of thecourt" brief (https://www.latinojustice.org/sites/default/files/2024-03/Doc%2012-1__Amici%20Brief%20of%20Afro%20Latino%20Forum-ASPIRA-HF.pdf) on behalf of the Afro Latino Forum, ASPIRA National, and the Hispanic Federation in the case, defending the internship program for undergraduate students offered by the Smithsonian Museum of the American Latino. The amicus brief noted that the internship program is open to all applicants irrespective of race and ethnicity, and that the Museum does not use racial or ethnic classifications or preferences in selecting awardees for the undergraduate internship.
According to the US Census, there are nearly 64 million Latinos in the U.S.--19.1% of the population. However, government data show that Latinos only comprise about 5% of the total workforce of over 6,300 employees at the Smithsonian Museum, the world's largest museum and research complex located in the nation's capital.
AAER targeted this important program, arguing that it had a bias against non-Latinos and violated the Equal Protection Clause.
The settlement allows the internship program to proceed without interruption and requires that the Smithsonian Museum of the American Latino to memorialize in their scoring rubric and website the fact that their program operates on a nondiscriminatory basis, which was already the case before AAER filed its lawsuit.
The case was scheduled for oral argument for April 8. The settlement agreement reached doesn't limit or prohibit targeted outreach to Latino students.
"LatinoJustice is thrilled that the Smithsonian Museum of the American Latino will continue its outreach to Latino students who are underrepresented in this field," said Francisca Fajana Director of Racial Justice Strategy at LatinoJustice PRLDEF. "It is a misapplication of the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment to suggest, as the plaintiff did, that the museum may not voluntarily take steps to expand opportunity to under-included Latino students of all races and ethnicities. Our work to further equal educational opportunity for all students will continue."
"We are pleased that the internship program will proceed as it was designed--open to all applicants while specifically addressing the underrepresentation of Latinos in the museum industry," said Dariely Rodriguez, Deputy Chief Counsel for the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. "Given that only 5 percent of key museum positions are filled by Latinos, programs like the Smithsonian's are necessary to help eliminate systemic barriers to opportunity."
While we have little doubt that this lawsuit would have ultimately failed, we're happy to see this case resolve quickly in a way that allows the internship program to remain a key resource for Latinos seeking to work in the museum industry," said Ryan Downer, Legal Director for the Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs.
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About LatinoJustice
LatinoJustice PRLDEF works to create a more just society by using and challenging the rule of law to secure transformative, equitable and accessible justice, by empowering our community and by fostering leadership through advocacy and education. For over 50 years, LatinoJustice PRLDEF has acted as an advocate against injustices throughout the country.
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About the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, formed in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy to mobilize the nation's leading lawyers as agents for change in the Civil Rights Movement. Today, the Lawyers' Committee uses legal advocacy to achieve racial justice, fighting inside and outside the courts to ensure that Black people and other people of color have the voice, opportunity, and power to make the promises of our democracy real.
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Original text here: https://www.latinojustice.org/en/press/civil-legal-and-latino-advocates-applaud-smithsonian-museum-standing-firm-protect-program
[Category: Law/Legal]
Children's Minnesota Foundation Board of Directors Adds Six New Members
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 28 -- Children's Minnesota, a provider of health care for children, issued the following news release on March 27, 2024:
Children's Minnesota announced today the appointment of six new members to its Foundation board of directors. The newly appointed members bring extensive experience in business, finance, law, arts and culture. They will each serve a 3-year term.
"We are thrilled to welcome such influential leaders from our community to the Foundation board of directors," said Jennifer Soderholm, senior vice president, chief development officer and president of
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 28 -- Children's Minnesota, a provider of health care for children, issued the following news release on March 27, 2024:
Children's Minnesota announced today the appointment of six new members to its Foundation board of directors. The newly appointed members bring extensive experience in business, finance, law, arts and culture. They will each serve a 3-year term.
"We are thrilled to welcome such influential leaders from our community to the Foundation board of directors," said Jennifer Soderholm, senior vice president, chief development officer and president ofthe Children's Minnesota Foundation. "As we celebrate 100 years of caring for children, the perspectives of our board members are critical to shaping the future of our philanthropic work and ensuring the kid experts at Children's Minnesota continue to be the essential partner in raising healthier children for generations to come."
The newly appointed Foundation board of directors are:
* Joe Francis, owner and CEO, Central McGowan.
* Chris Harrington, president and CEO, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts.
* Julie McDonough, Minnesota market president and private wealth management executive, Old National Bank.
* Hao Nguyen, director, Trials Division, Ramsey County Attorney's Office.
* Nawal Noor, founder and CEO, Noor Companies.
* Emily Reitan, managing director, Project Consulting Group.
The following are the Children's Minnesota Foundation Board of Directors Officers and remaining members for 2024:
* Chair: Rebecca Lieberman, vice president, People, Optum.
* Vice Chair: Nestor Jaramillo, president and CEO, Nuwellis Inc.
* Treasurer: Nico Wyrobek, owner and CEO, Northstar Balloons LLC.
* Secretary: Emily Pryor Winton, deputy general counsel, Children's Minnesota.
* Officer: Jennifer Soderholm, CDO and president, Children's Minnesota.
* Officer: Brenda McCormick, chief financial officer, Children's Minnesota.
* Ryan Bartley, senior vice president, market officer, Link Logistics.
* Marty Bassett, president and CEO, Walman Optical Company.
* Jon Biermann, associate director of reporting, Optum.
* Traci Bransford, attorney and partner, Stinson LLP.
* Terry Clark, chief marketing officer, UnitedHealth Group; chief marketing and customer officer, Optum.
* Jacqueline Lloyd Cunningham, deputy director, Livability Marketing, Explore Minnesota.
* Sharon Murphy Garber, community volunteer.
* Archelle Georgiou, MD, president, Georgiou Consulting.
* Marc Gorelick, MD, president and CEO, Children's Minnesota.
* Simone Hardeman-Jones, executive director, GreenLight Twin Cities.
* Jessica Henrichs, president, Colle McVoy.
* Briana Koch, business operations manager, Ryan Companies.
* Jeryn Konezny, lawyer and community volunteer.
* Paul Lapadat, CEO, Dessert Holdings.
* Ann McGarry, head of enterprise marketing and branding, Securian Financial Group.
* Raquel Melo, vice president, Product Innovation, Dairy Farmers of America.
* Cathy Muggee , community volunteer.
* Anne Novak, wealth advisor, Cresset Capital.
* Mara Ryan, managing partner, Baccus Group.
* Steve Ryan, finance attorney and partner, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP.
* Tawnya Stewart, chief people and culture officer, Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures.
* Stephanie Thomes, senior investment consultant, Mercer.
* Maria Troje, senior vice president, Customer Sales and Service, Minnesota Wild.
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About Children's Minnesota
Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only one in Minnesota devoted exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system for more than 100 years, Children's Minnesota offers more than 60 pediatric specialties through its two hospitals, multiple specialty centers and clinics throughout the metro area. The Kid Experts(R) at Children's Minnesota are chosen by more families than any other pediatric health system in the region.
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Original text here: https://www.childrensmn.org/2024/03/27/childrens-minnesota-foundation-board-directors-adds-six-new-members/
[Category: Health Care]
Center for Democracy and Technology: New Research - Educators Still Struggling With Generative AI Detection, Discipline, and Distrust, Despite Increased School Guidance
WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSres) -- The Center for Democracy and Technology issued the following news release on March 27, 2024:
Today, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) released new survey research (https://cdt.org/insights/report-up-in-the-air-educators-juggling-the-potential-of-generative-ai-with-detection-discipline-and-distrust/) finding that, during the 2023-24 school year, there have been massive changes in teacher and student use of generative AI in K-12 schools, as well as policy-setting and training about the technology. However, teachers are still having to navigate many questions
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WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSres) -- The Center for Democracy and Technology issued the following news release on March 27, 2024:
Today, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) released new survey research (https://cdt.org/insights/report-up-in-the-air-educators-juggling-the-potential-of-generative-ai-with-detection-discipline-and-distrust/) finding that, during the 2023-24 school year, there have been massive changes in teacher and student use of generative AI in K-12 schools, as well as policy-setting and training about the technology. However, teachers are still having to navigate many questionsaround responsible, safe student use of this technology on their own -- leading them to become overly reliant on ineffective generative AI content detection tools, contributing to increased disciplinary action among students, and cultivating persistent distrust towards students.
"In our research last school year, we saw schools struggling to adopt policies surrounding the use of generative AI, and are heartened to see big gains since then," said CDT President and CEO Alexandra Reeve Givens. "But the biggest risks of this technology being used in schools are going unaddressed, due to gaps in training and guidance to educators on the responsible use of generative AI and related detection tools. As a result, teachers remain distrustful of students, and more students are getting in trouble."
Givens continued, "Generative AI tools in the education sector are not going away, and schools are responsible for providing detailed guidance to educators on not just the technology's benefits, but more importantly on its shortcomings and how to mitigate them responsibly."
CDT's new survey research reveals that:
* 59% of teachers report that they are certain one or more of their students have used generative AI for school purposes, and 83% of teachers say they themselves have used ChatGPT or another generative AI tool for personal or school use;
* Although 80% of teachers report receiving formal training about generative AI use policies and procedures, and 72% of teachers say that their school has asked them for input about policies and procedures regarding student use of generative AI, only 28% of teachers say that they have received guidance about how to respond if they suspect a student has used generative AI in ways that are not allowed, such as plagiarism;
* 68% of teachers report using an AI content detection tool regularly, despite known efficacy issues that disproportionately affect students who are protected by civil rights laws;
* 64% of teachers say that student(s) at their school have gotten in trouble or experienced negative consequences for using or being accused of using generative AI on a school assignment, a 16 percentage-point increase from last school year; and,
* 52% of teachers agree that generative AI has made them more distrustful of whether their students' work is actually theirs, and this figure is even higher in schools that ban the technology.
"Since generative AI caught the education sector off-guard last school year, there have been plenty of think pieces about whether usage is a good or a bad thing. What we know for sure is that generative AI, and the tools used to detect it, require schools to provide better training and guidance to educators," says Elizabeth Laird, Director of the Equity in Civic Technology Project at CDT.
Laird added, "Education leaders should not stop at addressing generative AI, as it is only one example of AI use in schools right now. We look forward to the U.S. Department of Education fulfilling its commitment to releasing guidance on safe, responsible, and nondiscriminatory uses of AI in education, as detailed in the Biden Administration's executive order. In the meantime, schools should continue preparing teachers to make day-to-day decisions that support safe, responsible use of all AI-driven tools."
Protected classes of students remain at disproportionate risk of disciplinary action due to generative AI use. One such group is students with disabilities; 76% of licensed special education teachers are more likely to use an AI content detection tool regularly, compared to 62% of non-licensed special education teachers. As previously reported by CDT, students with an IEP and/or a 504 plan use generative AI more than their peers, potentially placing them at increased risk of negative consequences due to their use of generative AI.
CDT's research report was developed based on nationally representative surveys of K-12 public school teachers, and the full text of the research report can be accessed on CDT's website.
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The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) is the leading nonpartisan, nonprofit organization fighting to advance civil rights and civil liberties in the digital age. We shape technology policy, governance, and design with a focus on equity and democratic values. Established in 1994, CDT has been a trusted advocate for digital rights since the earliest days of the internet. The organization is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has a Europe Office in Brussels, Belgium.
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REPORT: https://cdt.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024-03-21-CDT-Civic-Tech-Generative-AI-Survey-Research-final.pdf
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Original text here: https://cdt.org/press/new-research-educators-still-struggling-with-generative-ai-detection-discipline-and-distrust-despite-increased-school-guidance/
[Category: Political]
California Academy of Sciences Named Finalist for 2024 IMLS National Medal for Museum and Library Service
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 28 -- The California Academy of Sciences issued the following news release on March 27, 2024:
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced today that the California Academy of Sciences is among 30 finalists for the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The Academy is one of four institutions in California to be selected as a finalist for this award.
The National Medal is the nation's highest honor given to museums and libraries that demonstrate significant impact in their communities. For 30 years, the award has honored institutions
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 28 -- The California Academy of Sciences issued the following news release on March 27, 2024:
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced today that the California Academy of Sciences is among 30 finalists for the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The Academy is one of four institutions in California to be selected as a finalist for this award.
The National Medal is the nation's highest honor given to museums and libraries that demonstrate significant impact in their communities. For 30 years, the award has honored institutionsthat demonstrate excellence in service to their communities.
"The California Academy of Sciences is honored to be named a finalist for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service alongside such an esteemed cohort of colleagues. Since our founding 170 years ago, the Academy's mission has evolved to face the growing biodiversity and climate change crises by regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration," said Scott Sampson, PhD, executive director of the California Academy of Sciences. "We have embodied this purpose through a deep commitment to our local Bay Area community in a wide variety of ways, including aiding local and state COVID responses, hosting community science initiatives and bioblitzes, and developing a cradle-to-career education pathway for children and students historically underrepresented in the STEM field. The Institute of Museum and Library Services' recognition is encouraging to us as we continue this critical work and collaboratively create a natural world that is healthier and more resilient within a generation."
The Academy remains committed to serving its local and international communities in all that it does, from the institution's pioneering research to robust educational programs to its world-class museum and aquarium in Golden Gate Park. Notable examples of the Academy commitment include:
* Increasing museum accessibility and lowering financial barriers through a variety of affordable access programs, such as pay-what-you-can days and free or $3 tickets available through the Discover & Go library program and the Museums for All program. Museums for All is expected to serve almost 50,000 people this fiscal year.
* Providing high-quality and accessible science education to learners of all ages through The Rock Fund Program and free field trip transportation and admission for all K-5 students in San Francisco. Outside of the museum walls, the extensive distance learning programs developed by Academy educators reached over 515,000 youth nationwide last school year, a 500% increase from pre-pandemic years. Since 2011, Science Action Club has served over 90,000 out-of-school time youth and 8,450 educators in 480 communities across 42 states and three countries. And since its founding in 2017, the Academy's Bayview Science Institute has delivered high quality teacher professional development that has deepened the science literacy of more than 120 preK-8 teachers in San Francisco's Bayview neighborhood.
* Leading with evidence-based science and collaboration in times of crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic. By leveraging the expertise of evolutionary virologist and Academy Chief of Science Shannon Bennett, PhD, and setting an example of aggressive mitigation measures for other museums and cultural institutions, the Academy collaborated with the San Francisco Department of Public Health to help San Francisco achieve one of the lowest COVID-19 related death tolls among U.S. metropolitan cities.
* Developing workforce opportunities for people of all abilities. In partnership with The ARC of San Francisco, AccessSFUSD, and City College of San Francisco, the Academy developed a career pathway that helps individuals with developmental disabilities become independent. Since its launch in 2012, the program graduated 80 interns and achieved a 94% placement rate for participants post-internship, with graduates going on to work at other organizations like the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Amazon, and SalesForce. Importantly, the Academy developed a Museums4Inclusion toolkit, a helpful resource for any cultural institutions, casework, disability advocates, or human resources professionals seeking to launch a workforce development program benefiting people with developmental disabilities.
* Harnessing the power of community science to advance conservation management, in particular through programs such as the yearly bioblitz Snapshot Cal Coast. Since its founding in 2016 by Academy Co-Directors of Community Science Rebecca Johnson, PhD, and Alison Young, more than 25,000 observers have made more than 447,000 observations of almost 9000 coastal species. This information helps fill existing data gaps for the long term monitoring of Marine Protected Areas and other coastal areas statewide, and provides actionable information to help guide conservation decisions at the state level.
"The 30 National Medal finalists from across the United States showcase the tremendous abilities of libraries and museums to serve as trusted, dynamic public spaces that meet the needs of their communities," said IMLS Acting Director Cyndee Landrum. "The Institute of Museum and Library Services is honored to recognize these outstanding institutions. We congratulate them on their collective effort to respond to community needs, preserve diverse history and culture, and create a sense of belonging for all Americans."
National Medal winners will be announced in late May. Representatives from winning institutions will be honored for their extraordinary contributions during an in-person National Medals Ceremony in Washington, DC this summer.
To see the full list of finalists and learn more about the National Medal, visit the IMLS website.
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About the California Academy of Sciences
The California Academy of Sciences is a renowned scientific and educational institution with a mission to regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. Based in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, it is home to a world-class aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum, as well as innovative programs in biodiversity science, environmental learning, and collaborative engagement--all under one living roof. Museum hours are 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Saturday, and 11:00 am - 5:00 pm on Sunday. Admission includes all exhibits, programs, and shows.
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About the Institute of Museum and Library Services
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's libraries and museums. IMLS advances, supports, and empowers America's museums, libraries, and related organizations through grantmaking, research, and policy development. IMLS envisions a nation where individuals and communities have access to museums and libraries to learn from and be inspired by the trusted information, ideas, and stories they contain about our diverse natural and cultural heritage.
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Original text here: https://www.calacademy.org/press/releases/california-academy-of-sciences-named-finalist-for-2024-imls-national-medal-for-museum
[Category: Science]
AFP Makes Sure Joe Biden Can't Run Away From Bidenomics
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 28 -- Americans for Prosperity issued the following statement on March 27, 2024:
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Americans for Prosperity's Vice President of Government Affairs Akash Chougule made the following statement today after Axios reported that Joe Biden has only used the term 'Bidenomics' once in the last two months:
"If only silence on Bidenomics would actually protect people from Bidenomics. Whether the White House wants to take ownership of Bidenomics, hide from Bidenomics, or rebrand Bidenomics, it won't change the fact that Americans know Bidenomics isn't working - it's costing
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 28 -- Americans for Prosperity issued the following statement on March 27, 2024:
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Americans for Prosperity's Vice President of Government Affairs Akash Chougule made the following statement today after Axios reported that Joe Biden has only used the term 'Bidenomics' once in the last two months:
"If only silence on Bidenomics would actually protect people from Bidenomics. Whether the White House wants to take ownership of Bidenomics, hide from Bidenomics, or rebrand Bidenomics, it won't change the fact that Americans know Bidenomics isn't working - it's costingAmericans $11,400 more every year and the Biden Administration and their allies in Congress are responsible. The way to fix Bidenomics is with different policies, not different talking points. We are making sure the Biden Administration can't run away from Bidenomics - no matter what they choose to call Bidenomics."
Americans for Prosperity has met with thousands of Americans struggling to afford gas and groceries due to Bidenomics. In early March, AFP launched http://www.Bidenomics.com - the website Joe Biden doesn't want you to see - as part of a major campaign to define the true impact of Bidenomics and force lawmakers to own their support of it. The campaign will feature grassroots events across the country, digital and mail outreach, door knocking, and phone calls to hold Joe Biden and his allies in Congress accountable (https://americansforprosperity.org/afp-calls-out-train-wreck-of-bidenomics-in-new-accountability-ads/).
As the Biden Administration touts Biden's costly economic blunders, AFP will continue to provide Americans with the truth about the harmful impact of Biden's economic record. Click HERE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIFTwfil5OA) for a Bidenomics Deep Dive with Fox News' Guy Benson, and visit http://www.Bidenomics.com today for real-time resources and fact checks about the truth of Bidenomics.
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Original text here: https://americansforprosperity.org/afp-makes-sure-joe-biden-cant-run-away-from-bidenomics/
[Category: Sociological]
A Better Wisconsin Together Issues Commentary: Partisan MAGA Politicians are Behind Bad Faith Constitutional Amendments on Wisconsinites' April 2 Ballots
MONONA, Wisconsin, March 28 -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, issued the following commentary on March 27, 2024:
Wisconsin has an election coming up on April 2, and Wisconsinites' ballots will include two bad faith constitutional amendments drafted by MAGA Republicans who want to amend our state constitution for their own partisan benefit.
It's no coincidence that the same MAGA-faction Republicans that undermined election results when they overwhelmingly lost in 2020 are now behind these ballot measures that would make it harder to
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MONONA, Wisconsin, March 28 -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, issued the following commentary on March 27, 2024:
Wisconsin has an election coming up on April 2, and Wisconsinites' ballots will include two bad faith constitutional amendments drafted by MAGA Republicans who want to amend our state constitution for their own partisan benefit.
It's no coincidence that the same MAGA-faction Republicans that undermined election results when they overwhelmingly lost in 2020 are now behind these ballot measures that would make it harder tovote.
If passed, their plan would make it more difficult for local election officials to get the tools they need to run safe and smooth elections, which in turn could make it harder for Wisconsinites to have our voices heard.
These constitutional amendments would harm local governments' ability to fund vital election resources, and if they can't come up with the money, Wisconsintes would either have to suffer under fewer polling places and election workers, or raise local taxes to foot the bill.
Our elected leaders ought to be making it as seamless and straightforward as possible for us to make our voices heard in our elections, and we shouldn't be amending our state constitution because partisan GOP lawmakers are worried an election won't go their way.
This spring election, vote 'No' on Questions 1 and 2, because all of our communities deserve to have enough polling places, voting machines, and workers for our elections to run smoothly.
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A Better Wisconsin Together is a state-based research and communications hub for progressives and is an affiliate of ProgressNow.
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Original text here: https://abetterwisconsin.org/op-ed-partisan-maga-politicians-are-behind-bad-faith-constitutional-amendments-on-wisconsinites-april-2-ballots/
[Category: Economics]