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Private school vouchers are unpopular, failed policy
On Nov. 5, voters in three states rejected private school voucher measures on their ballots. A majority (58%) of voters in Nebraska chose to repeal a recently passed voucher law. In Colorado, 55% voted against a proposed constitutional amendment to “establish a right to school choice.” And in Kentucky, Amendment 2, which would have allowed state dollars to be spent on private education, was defeated by a margin of 65% to 35%.
Dan Osborn’s unorthodox campaign challenges GOP stronghold in Nebraska’s US Senate race
By Morgan Rimmer and Lauren Fox, CNN (CNN) — In Nebraska, a wild card candidate is shaking up the US Senate map for Republicans, who never expected to be defending a seat in a reliably red state. Independent Dan Osborn, a former union president who led his colleagues in the Kellogg’s strike in 2021, is proving to be a stronger-than-expected challenger in the state and is getting a bit too close fpr comfort for GOP incumbent Sen.
JD Vance’s Republican colleagues defend Trump’s running mate saying Ohio senator is a voice for next generation of GOP voters
(CNN) — JD Vance’s Republican colleagues in the Senate say they’re largely sticking with the Ohio freshman – despite newly resurfaced comments facing criticism – warning that Vance represents where Republican see their voters moving.
Democrats lean in on border security as Republicans scuttle deal
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Democrats lean in on border security as Republicans scuttle deal
Democrats are doing what three months ago might have seemed unthinkable for the party in an election year: preparing to go on offense on border security.
Book Review: ‘The Wind Knows My Name,’ by Isabel Allende
Fiction In her new novel, “The Wind Knows My Name,” the prolific author introduces characters who narrowly survive real-life events. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Anyone can read what you share.
Clay County bans roadside panhandling as county commissioners approve ordinance
Stopping or standing near Clay County’s public roads to panhandle could be met with a $500 fine or a visit to the county jail, according to an ordinance that was approved at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday. The ordinance prevents people from fundraising, soliciting money or holding signs at right-of-ways, on sidewalks and in medians on public roads, Sheriff Michelle Cook explained, citing safety concerns for pedestrians and motorists.
4,000-home development planned for Green Cove Springs by Fort Lauderdale company
An $85 million land purchase closed on Dec. 16 by one of Florida’s largest real estate developers for over 3,000 acres in Green Cove Springs. BTI Partners purchased the land known as Governors Park with plans to build 4,000 single-family homes and 2,000 multi-family units, according to a press release. Further development plans include an 840,000-square-foot retail space, 700,000 square feet of office space, 400 hotel rooms and an 18-hole golf course.
Painting and educating; Clay County-based artist focuses on Florida wildlife
Lauen Fox is a Florida-born and raised journalist writing about art, adventure, environmental issues and beyond. Lauren has years of international work experience, from time spent in countries such as Australia, New Caledonia, Vietnam and Morocco. Jacksonville, FL 365 followers A mural by Connor PooveyPhoto byConnor Poovey Nature can flourish in unexpected places: at the edge of a construction site, between pavement cracks or even inside a house.
Outreach intensifies to find shelter for homeless people caught in the path of the storm.
U.S.|Outreach intensifies to find shelter for homeless people caught in the path of the storm. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/22/us/winter-storm-cold-weather-homeless-shelters.html Across much of the country, temperatures and wind chills far lower than normal are endangering even people used to sleeping in the cold, and leaving officials scrambling to find people and convince them to come inside, exposing the patchwork nature of many cities’ outreach efforts.
“Keep on pushing:” A UNF student and his voice
It started with wet pants. A terrified six-year-old in Egypt, tasked with singing a four-minute song in his non-native language, wet his pants before giving a performance that would earn him his first standing ovation. That’s how Karim Zabaneh’s award-winning international opera singing career began. “I was on stage, I saw the people, I start sweating, and I peed my pants,” Zabaneh recounted. “That was the most embarrassing and worst experience I’ve ever had.
Perspective | Election season is upon us, and education is on the ballot
The following is Mary Ann Wolf’s “Final Word” from the October 22, 2022 episode of Education Matters: “A Discussion of the New School Year.” Early voting has begun in North Carolina, and the importance of the 2022 election cannot be overstated. The outcome of the soon-to-be-decided races will have far-reaching implications for critically important issues like women’s reproductive rights, gun safety, voting rights, the economy, the environment, and of course, education.
Police Beat: Email phishing scams Original
“There is a need for an urgent replacement for a Personal assistant (Virtual),” said a Sept. 15 email from a University of North Florida (UNF) professor… or at least, an email appearing to be from a UNF professor. Offering up to $750 a week for 10 hours of work, the job offer sent from an “@unf.edu” account asked recipients to apply by filling out a form with their personal information and sending it to another email address.
UNF disables access to university accounts without Duo app
Ospreys without Duo, the multi-factor authentication app, won’t be able to log into their MyWings account, the University of North Florida (UNF) Information Technology Services (ITS) announced Tuesday afternoon. Multiple UNF email accounts were recently compromised after scammers used SMS authentications to send phishing emails to other UNF email addresses, ITS wrote.
Free Wi-Fi hotspots available amidst power outages, some UNF services to resume after Ian
Comcast announced yesterday that its public Xfinity Wi-Fi hotspots are open to everyone in Florida — even people who are not subscribers — in the wake of over 2.6 million Florida homes being without power due to Hurricane Ian, according to poweroutage.us. The over 200,000 Xfinity Wi-Fi hotspots are usually located in public places such as shopping districts, parks and businesses but sometimes extend to people’s homes.
Banned Books Week is about fighting censorship, UNF librarian says
Are you a rule breaker? Have you ever wanted to be? Well, the University of North Florida Library might be the place to go to fulfill that rebel desire (and don’t worry- you won’t even get in trouble for it). Sunday marked the start of Banned Books Week at UNF, a week to read and celebrate the written words that have sparked controversy around the nation. While it may feel scandalous to read something others don’t want you to, the week is about more than not doing what you’re told.
When Her Husband Is Guilty, What’s a Wife to Do?
THE COMPLICITIES, by Stacey D’Erasmo Guilt by association is a thorny concept, especially now, in our ravaged world. How much are we to blame for the many misdeeds, intimate and global, that we may not perpetrate, but from which we benefit? And if we admit culpability, to what extent are we responsible for redress? Do we stop using plastic straws? Give up international travel? Live off the grid?
SG president, vice-president reprimanded in July for limiting access to Lend-A-Wing pantry, records reveal
Student Body President Nathaniel Rodefer and Vice-President Joshua Murry faced repercussions in July for unapproved operation changes made to Lend-A-Wing — the University of North Florida’s food pantry — according to public records released by the Student Government Office of the Judiciary. The Lend-A-Wing Pantry was an initiative created under SG to help combat food insecurity among the UNF community.
Alleged Instagram extortion
Threats were made to a University of North Florida student over Instagram direct messages on Monday, threatening to kill the student if they did not send them $500, according to a University Police Department (UPD) report. UPD responded to a call in The Flats after the victim suspected they had been scammed and began receiving threatening messages, the report said. After checking their Instagram spam folder, the student noticed a message from someone who claimed to be Sarah.
UNF Student Union evacuated after microwave fire
Latest Latest Stories News University The Student Union evacuated around 11 a.m. Wednesday in the midst of the Week of Welcome Market Day event after a fire alarm went off. “It was a small microwave fire that caused the alarm in the Student Union. The fire has been extinguished and no injuries were reported,” UNF media spokesperson Amanda Ennis said over email.
UNF poll shows strong opposition for funding of new Jags stadium, voters split on property tax increase
A new poll of likely primary voters in Duval County released Wednesday by the University of North Florida (UNF) Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) showed a split among party lines regarding a proposed property tax increase to fund Duval County schools.
In Kansas, Support for Abortion Rights Didn’t Just Come From the Usual Places Original
PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan. — DeAnn Hupe Seib is a fiscally conservative, churchgoing Republican from rural Kansas. When faced with a ballot question about whether abortion rights ought to be removed from her state’s constitution, she voted no. So did her home, Jefferson County, which favored Donald J. Trump by a 32-point margin in 2020.
Coronavirus poses challenges to area dance studio
Apr 12, 2020 HUGHESVILLE — Nearly 30 years ago, Kellie Shaner-Gordner and Duane Gordner taught dance lessons to a handful of children from the basement of their church. Today, the couple has built up a base of about 300 students and opened two studios, but they worry about the detrimental toll the COVID-19 pandemic could inflict on their business, D&K’s Studio of Dance.
UNF student behind racist video identified as Zack Morse
Spinnaker confirmed that the Snapchat account which posted the racially controversial video belongs to University of North Florida student Zack Morse. The ROTC on campus also confirmed he is a member of their organization. Spinnaker interviewed two anonymous sources about the video. According to the first anonymous source, Morse confirmed to them he shot the video that is now circulating on social media. The two males seen in the video have yet to be identified.
Two empty chairs: Succession in Student Government
In the past few weeks, both President Samantha Mims and Vice President Cole Poppell have resigned. The question now is: who will fill their positions as student body president and vice president? “If a vacancy occurs in both the office of the President and the Office of the Vice President, the Senate President shall assume the office of the President for the remainder of the term,” according to the Student Government Constitution Article 3 Section 3C.
UNF’s LGBT Resource Center reacts to Trump’s restrictions on transgender people serving in the military
The President announced on July 26 that transgender people will no longer be able to “serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military.” After consultation with my Generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States Government will not accept or allow…… — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 26, 2017 ….Transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military. Our military must be focused on decisive and overwhelming….. — Donald J.
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