Colorado university to offer cannabis-related degree
University officials in Colorado have received state approval to offer a cannabis-related degree program February 8, 2020, 5:45 PM 2 min read PUEBLO, Colo. — A university in Colorado will…
Purdue University to offer free tampons, pads in bathrooms
Purdue University will offer free tampons and other feminine hygiene products in campus bathrooms in response to student advocates who have been pushing for the move for three years February…
ACLU sues ICE over search warrants in Dallas-area raid
The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas is suing the U.S. government over a raid near Dallas where immigration officials arrested 280 workers February 6, 2020, 7:55 PM 2 min…
Virginia lawmakers pass protections for LGBTQ people
Virginia lawmakers have passed comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation that advocates say makes the state the first in the South to enact such protections for LGBTQ people By SARAH RANKIN Associated Press…
School: Dolls of black figures on tree-like racks removed
Michigan State University officials say its performing arts center has removed a gift shop display featuring dolls depicting prominent black figures that were hanging from a tree-like rack February 4,…
Colorado baker who sparked Supreme Court case has book deal
The Colorado baker whose refusal to design a cake for a gay wedding led to a landmark Supreme Court ruling has a book deal January 30, 2020, 8:46 PM 1…
UC Berkeley Law School strips itself of racist namesake
The University of California, Berkeley’s prestigious law school has stripped itself of a 19th century namesake who espoused racist views that led to the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act January 30,…
Kansas considers requiring ‘In God We Trust’ in classrooms
Conservative Republicans are pushing for a law in Kansas to require the posting of the national motto of “In God We Trust” in public buildings and all classrooms and libraries…
Texas teen who won’t cut dreadlocks gets $20K for college
A black Texas teenager who was told his dreadlocks violate his high school’s dress code is gaining the support of some celebrities as well as $20,000 for college January 30,…
Priest gets 60 days in jail for bubble-wrapping boy
A Michigan priest accused of wrapping a teenager in bubble wrap has been sentenced to 60 days in jail By ED WHITE Associated Press January 27, 2020, 8:48 PM 2…