Elsheikh Sisters Drawn Into School Debate Over Trump Era Attitudes
Rahma and Raafa Elsheikh, teens from Cedar Rapids, balance gifted programs and mosque volunteering as they face snide remarks linked to Donald Trump’s campaign. Their 17 year old sister Afnan staged a Kennedy High School demonstration against discrimination after the election, while their mother considers homeschooling as an alternative.
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Students choose to stay in public school amid backlash
Rahma and Raafa, 11, insist on remaining in Kennedy High within a district of about 17 000 students despite persistent Islamophobic comments. Their parents praise teachers who intervene and contemplate home schooling for the younger child, while the twins pursue learning about government and elections.
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Insurance insurers face 2018 plan volatility amid subsidies pilots
Insurers including Medica warn that subsidy uncertainty and policy disputes over Obamacare reforms hinder 2018 premium planning. States with single or limited options complicate market exits or extensions while Medica weighs Iowa capacity and regional expansions. Analysts warn a lack of timely congressional action risks wider market instability nationwide.
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Gorsuch joins Supreme Court as Trump pick reshapes balance
Justice nominee Neil Gorsuch is sworn in to join the Supreme Court for the final months of the term. The ceremony at the court followed by a White House event signals a conservative shift, with cases on gun rights, religious liberty, and LGBT rights soon before the bench.
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