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A Night of Ideas: Facing Our Time Los Angeles event

A Night of Ideas: Facing Our Time

Friday, February 1, 2019 – Saturday, February 2, 2019 | 6:00 pm – 12:00 am
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Yes. ND gov: "The teaching profession is challenging enough without the heavy hand of state government forcing teachers to take on the role of pronoun police." https://thehill.com/homenews/3926656-north-dakota-governor-vetoes-bill-restricting-transgender-students-pronouns/

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Breaking News? Or Misinformation?

Following reports of a #TrumpIndictment, here are some tips for journalists and community leaders who seek to serve as trusted voices—and to stop the spread of accidental misinformation and deliberate disinformation. https://pen.org/trump-disinformation-tip-sheet/

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