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This week, the American Association of University Professors gave its blessing to mandatory “diversity statements” in hiring — as long as the faculty votes for them first. FIRE has long argued that such statements can too easily function as ideological litmus tests and has repeatedly warned against them.
Legislation has been introduced in Scotland and Westminster, and organisations and individuals will be invited to make submissions of evidence as the legislation passes through the parliamentary stages.
Austin Peay State University’s Department of Social Work recently provided Narcan training and certification to 30 pre-field and current practicum students, equipping them with crucial skills to combat opioid overdoses.
Menopause isn’t a disease or disorder. It’s a normal part of a woman’s life. Menopause marks the end of menstrual cycles and fertility. Even though it’s a natural process, the transition to menopause can be difficult for some women.
The Republican Party’s electoral promises include cutting existing federal funding for gender-affirming care and restricting transgender students’ participation in sports. Meanwhile, the Democratic Party platform proposes to outlaw discrimination against LGBTQ people, including passing the Equality Act, which would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in housing, health care and public accommodations.
“We don’t want to re-traumatize families, particularly when there could be a lapse in communication,” said DaMia Harris-Madden (above), Commissioner of the state Office of Children and Family Services. “We just want to make sure that we’re doing the right things with families.”