Courts
Two men charged in explosion at Harvard Medical SchoolTwo Massachusetts men have been arrested in connection with a Nov. 1 explosion inside a Harvard Medical School building, according to federal prosecutors. Logan David Patterson, 18, of Plymouth, and… Read More
Culture
San Francisco names taxpayer-funded ‘Drag Laureate’(Heartlander News) — San Francisco has appointed a taxpayer-funded “Drag Laureate” to promote drag culture across the city. Mayor Daniel Lurie announced drag queen and educator Per Sia will serve… Read More
Public Education
New York university hosts drag queen at youth eventBinghamton University in upstate New York hosted a drag queen as the keynote speaker at an event aimed at “youth,” including middle and high schoolers, as well as adults. The… Read More
Government
Massachusetts House passes legislation promoting phonics in literacy educationThe Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a literacy reform bill last week that would require public schools to use reading programs grounded in phonics and other… Read More
Culture
Massachusetts public library hosting after-school ‘Pride Club for Kids’A public library in western Massachusetts plans to host an after-school club where children can discuss sexual orientation and gender identity without parental consent. The South Hadley Public Library advertises… Read More