Idaho library bounty bill faces strong criticism at hearing
A Idaho House committee voted to advance House Bill 384 despite broad testimony against it. The proposal would let parents sue libraries over minors exposure to material deemed harmful, with a $250 damages cap and 30 day review. critics warn of chilling effects and censorship.
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Brad Little
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Nampa
Jaron Crane
R-Nampa
Jacquelyn Davidson
Ada County
GOP
Davidson
Boise Public
Judith Butler
Manufacturing crisis claims vs. deindustrialization realities
George Will critiques calls for broad industrial policy and a manufactured crisis. The piece argues U.S. manufacturing remains large, exports high technology goods, and that productivity gains reduced jobs rather than policy failure. It notes wage differences and shifting consumer demand while predicting political promises to act.
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India
Japan
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America
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Grabow
China
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Douglas A. Irwin
Heaven
Joe Biden
Donald Trump
Free speech on campus echoes Orwell in policy clash
Bloomberg Opinion columnist Mary Ellen Klas reviews a federal court ruling that struck down parts of Florida’s Stop WOKE Act, calling out academic freedom limits, DEI bans, and speech codes. The piece argues for marketplace of ideas and inclusive, yet safe, university dialogue.
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Ron DeSantis
Washington
Lynn Greenky
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Donald Trump
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