Government
Pennsylvania borough elects transgender mayorPennsylvania voters have elected the first openly transgender-identifying mayor in state history. Democrat Erica Deuso defeated Republican Richard Bryant in Tuesday’s Downingtown mayoral election with… Read More
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… Read More
Culture
San Francisco names taxpayer-funded ‘Drag Laureate’(The Heartlander) — 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… 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. 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… Read More