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Published by AlterNet The Biden administration may cancel the $950 million in annual assistance the U.S. provides to Uganda if President Yoweri Museveni signs into law its latest “Kill the Gays” bill, which calls for the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality” and between ten and 20 years in prison for other LGBTQ “acts.” National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby on Wednesday made clear if Uganda further criminalizes homosexuality and the LGBTQ community there could be “repercussions that we would have to take.” “That would be really unfortunate because so much of the econom… Read More View the full article

Published by Front Page Detectives Front Page Detectives has reported at length on the death of Stephen Smith near the Alex Murdaugh home in South Carolina. Smith was found in the middle of Sandy Run Road in Hampton County in 2015. Local authorities declared he was killed by a hit-and-run driver. Smith’s mother said he was walking after running out of gas. The 19-year-old nursing student was found 2.7 miles from his car. But authorities on Hilton Head Island admitted at the time that Smith’s death could have been “a homicide, could be voluntary, involuntarily, or something like that.” In June 2021, the South Carolina Law Enforc… Read More View the full article

Published by Reuters By Lori Ewing MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -World Athletics has banned transgender women from competing in elite female competitions and tightened testosterone restrictions for other athletes, the governing body said on Thursday. World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said that the decision to exclude transgender women who had gone through male puberty was based “on the overarching need to protect the female category”. The tighter measures around one of the most contentious and divisive issues in sport follow a similar move by World Aquatics in 2022. World Athletics’ council also voted to cut the maximum amount of plasma testosterone for athletes with Differences in Sex Development (DSD) in half, to 2.5 nanomoles per litre from five. DSD athletes will also have to reduce their testosterone levels below the new limit for a minimum of 24 months across all events to compete, double the previous time. The governing body had previously floated the option of transgender athletes being allowed to compete in the female category if they, too, maintained testosterone levels below 2.5 nanomoles per litre for 24 months. Yet it said on Thursday that it became apparent there was little support within the sport for that proposal. “We’re not saying no forever,” Coe told a news conference. Coe announced the formation of a working group, which will be chaired by a transgender athlete, to further study the issue of trans inclusion. “The working group will look at any prevailing or changing or furthering of our understanding in that space,” Coe said. “We don’t know enough, we now need to know more, and that is the journey that we’re on. But we weren’t prepared to risk the female category on that basis.” The tighter testosterone rules will impact DSD athletes such as two-times Olympic 800 metre champion Caster Semenya, Christine Mboma, the 2020 Olympic silver medallist in the 200m, and Francine Niyonsaba, who finished runner-up to Semenya in the 800 at the 2016 Olympics. WA regulations around DSD previously required women competing in events between 400 metres and a mile to maintain testosterone levels below five nanomoles per litre. The governing body on Thursday introduced interim provisions for athletes already competing outside the restricted events, who will be required to suppress their testosterone level to 2.5 nanomoles per litre for six months. This would prevent several women from competing at the World Athletics Championships in August. Since being barred from the 800m, Burundi’s Niyonsaba turned her attention to the 5,000, winning the Diamond League Final in 2021. She was disqualified in her heat of the 5,000m at the Tokyo Olympics for a lane violation, while Semenya failed to qualify for the Games. Namibia’s Mboma, prevented from running the 400m, switched to the 200m, winning silver in Tokyo. DSD athletes have male testes but do not produce enough of the hormone Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) that is necessary for the formation of male external genitalia. Coe said the decisions were made in consultation with numerous stakeholders including 40 member federations, coaches, athletes, plus a range of community groups including trans groups, United Nations experts and the International Olympic Committee. Swimming’s world governing body World Aquatics voted last June to bar transgender women from elite competition if they had experienced any part of male puberty. A scientific panel had found that even after reducing their testosterone levels through medication, transgender women still had a significant advantage. That vote passed with 71% of the national federations in favour. (Reporting by Lori EwingEditing by Toby Davis) View the full article

Published by OK Magazine mega Who needs a formal dinner party, anyway? Poland locals couldn’t believe their eyes when none other than Prince William sat down for a meal at Warsaw’s Buetero Bistro, an eatery dubbed as a LBGTQ-friendly spot. The father-of-three made the impromptu stop on the night of Wednesday, March 22, where a fellow guest snapped a photo to show the royal, clad in a white button-down shirt, speaking to a waitress. mega An insider told a publication that William ordered the pulled pork sandwich with french fries, which rang in at just $10. “The team from Kensington Palace booked a local restaurant near where they were working and the prince decided to join them,” the source spilled of the gatheirng. “He asked them what they were doing and then asked to come along.” mega Shocking Fights: Prince William & Kate Middleton ‘Throw Things At Each Other’ During ‘Terrible’ Arguments, Claims Author Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Skipping King Charles’ Coronation Would Show ‘The Rift Will Never Heal’ Between Them & The Royal Family Kate Middleton All Smiles At Charity Appearance As She & Prince William Fight About Prince George’s Role In Coronation: Photos “It was a great night by all accounts,” added the insider. “The team really appreciated him asking to join them.” Needless to say, the owner of the restaurant — which bills itself as “an inclusive space where everyone can feel good” — was over the moon to have such a famous face at his establishment. Never miss a story — sign up for the OK! newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what OK! has to offer. It’s gossip too good to wait for! “We had absolutely no idea they were coming. We had a table booked for 12 people under the name of Daisy. It was supposed to be a Daisy birthday party,” Paweł Zasim told the outlet. “But then a bodyguard appeared and said that this wasn’t going to be a Daisy birthday party and then Prince William walked in.” The restauranteur noted the group “spent three hours” at the eatery, and at the end of their night, “they said they had a good time.” mega Zasim also humbly boasted about his food, revealing William “ate everything so I think he liked it.” William was in town to pay tribute to those who lost their lives and spoke to Ukrainian refugees. “The Prince of Wales took the opportunity to thank the President and the Polish people who have done so much to support the people of Ukraine who’ve fled here,” a royal spokesman said. “They discussed the importance of the need for ongoing support to Ukraine and its people.” Daily Mail reported on William’s dinner. View the full article

Published by Chicago Tribune A measure that would allow multiple occupancy public restrooms to be labeled gender-neutral was passed by the Illinois House on Thursday with the bare minimum of votes. The bill, which now moves to the Senate, would amend the Equitable Restroom Act of 2019, which required all single-occupancy public restrooms to be available to all genders. The amendment would only allow restrooms with two or more toilets to be available to all. “The bill does not require gender-neutral bathrooms,” Rep. Katie Stuart, an Edwardsville Democrat who was the first sponsor of the bill, said. “Builders would choose w… Read More View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English JoJo Siwa faced a “negative” reaction from her former employers when she came out as gay. The 19-year-old dancer-and-actress didn’t identify the company before name but claimed they were upset by her decision to publicly reveal she was attracted to other women because they were concerned about how her young fanbase would respond. In a TikTok video, JoJo danced and lip synced to Meghan Trainor’s song ‘Mother’ as she shared her story in text captions. She wrote: “Story time: January 2021, I come out to the world. The company I work for told me they needed to have a meeting w/ me ASAP. “During this meeting, the PRESIDENT of the company negatively asked me ‘what are you gonna tell your young demographic’. “I took a second to process what I was just asked, and then… I replied… ‘THE TRUTH’. “I’ve never seen a man roll his eyes so far in the back of his head. It was silent so I started talking again… I said ‘I’m not gonna hide who I am and who I love to anyone, ESPECIALLY to the next generation.’ He didn’t like that very much.” And JoJo is thankful she stayed true to herself because she knows she has proven herself to be a good role model. She added: “However, since I came, out SO many adults say to me ‘I wish I had someone like you when I was younger.’ Which reminds me every time that I did the right thing and to never let ANYONE change who you are.” In 2022, JoJo explained that her “gay awakening” started with Demi Lovato’s 2015 hit ‘Cool for the Summer’ – when she was 12. The former ‘Dance Moms’ star discovered she was a lesbian when she heard the song about same-sex experimentation. She said on TikTok: “I really, really liked it and listened to it all the time. “I did not know what it meant back then but now that I’m much older and I understand, I know what it means.” View the full article

Published by Tribune News Service My husband and I were sitting in the stands of my daughter’s gymnastics competition a few years ago when a couple of moms behind us started talking about a recent Disney trip gone awry. One of the moms accidentally booked their family trip the same weekend as Gay Days, an annual Disneyland/Disney World event that welcomes LGBTQ+ visitors to the theme parks. Disney doesn’t officially endorse the event, but the resort has a long history of supporting it, setting up photo ops around the park for couples, adding rainbow merch to their shops and rainbow desserts to their menus. This was not a happy… Read More View the full article

Published by Orlando Sentinel With a book tour, looming presidential campaign and near-daily media events, Ron DeSantis normally craves attention the way ticks crave blood. But lately, he’s been getting so much of it, he’s about to pop. Conservative pundits and media outlets that have previously showered DeSantis with adulation have taken a decidedly different turn recently as DeSantis strayed from the culture wars that made him famous and he tried to weigh in on more serious issues like foreign policy. It has not gone well. A former speechwriter for George W. Bush described DeSantis’ approach to governing as “Tough on dra… Read More View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Utah has become the first US state to limit under 18s social media access. Governor Spencer Cox, a Republican, added his signature to two attempts to protect teenagers and children in the state by giving parents complete access to their kids’ social media accounts, posts, and direct messages amid growing concern about social media usage on children’s mental health and development. In addition, parents and guardians give must give clear consent for their charges to open social media profiles on apps like TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. He said: “We’re no longer willing to let social media companies continue to harm the mental health of our youth. “As leaders, and parents, we have a responsibility to protect our young people.” Commons Sense Media, a children’s safety campaign group called it “huge victory for kids and families in Utah”. Their CEO, Jim Steyer continued: “It adds momentum for other states to hold social media companies accountable to ensure kids across the country are protected online. Arkansas, Texas, Ohio and Louisiana – all Republican states – are considering passing measures like these, which have been condemned by a variety of peppel. Ari Z Cohn, a lawyer specialising in free speech, said it threatened “significant” issues against the principle of freedom of speech and expressed concern for kids in “abusive” homes. He continued to BBC News: “There are so many children who might be in abusive households, who might be LGBT, who could be cut-off from social media entirely.” In response to the Beehive State’s efforts to clamp down on the negative sides of social media, the parent company of Whatsapp, Instagram and Facebook, Meta boasted about their already-existing methods to keep children safe from online harm. A spokesperson for the Mark Zuckerberg-founded company said: “We’ve developed more than 30 tools to support teens and families, including tools that let parents and teens work together to limit the amount of time teens spend on Instagram, and age verification technology that helps teens have age-appropriate experiences.” View the full article

Published by Al-Araby LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr has warned that Egyptian police may be using fake accounts to lure and detain users, according to reports. The world’s leading gay dating application said they were “alerted that Egyptian police is actively making arrests of gay, bi and trans people on digital platforms” in a series of safety posts sent to users in Egypt by the hour since Monday, Pink News reported. This comes after a spike in arrests of LGBTQ+ people last weekend in Egypt. “They are using fake accounts and have also taken over accounts from real community members who have already been arrested and had… Read More View the full article

Published by Radar Online Mega; @IAMJEFFTHOMAS/INSTAGRAM Peter Thiel will be talking to investigators in connection to the suspected suicide of model Jeff Thomas — who the GOP billionaire had an alleged romantic relationship with, RadarOnline.com has learned. In a sudden development to come two weeks after Thomas, 35, was found dead from an apparent suicide outside his Miami, Florida apartment on March 8, the Miami Police Department will be talking to Thiel in connection to their investigation into Thomas’ passing. Mega According to the Intercept, Thiel and Thomas first met sometime in 2015 or 2016 at Coachella. Shortly thereafter, they began a relationship that ultimately ended just a few months before the 35-year-old model and influencer is believed to have taken his own life. @IAMJEFFTHOMAS/INSTAGRAM “I don’t think it’s very satisfying, to be honest, to be kept,” Thomas told the Intercept shortly after ending his relationship with Thiel in the fall of 2022. “I saw the spark in me fade away, and it was toxic, and it was unhealthy, and I’ve had multiple talks with myself this year, about getting out of it, and I’ve actually discussed to him about it, like, I can’t do this anymore.” “You know, my mental health is at risk,” Thomas added during the interview. Mike Pence Attacks Donald Trump’s Faith, Accuses Ex-President Of Being A Fake Christian Protestors Arrested At Charlie Kirk’s UC Davis Event, Police Officer Injured New Secret Audio Tape: Trump Tries To Pressure Another GOP Official Over 2020 Election But despite the pair’s nearly seven-year-long relationship, Thomas explained before his death that he regularly challenged Thiel regarding the GOP billionaire’s political stance. Thiel is currently an outspoken supporter of Donald Trump, and the 55-year-old has regularly come under fire for not only donating to Trump’s campaigns but also to the campaigns of anti-LGBTQ+ candidates. Mega “I was wondering why he was being affiliated with someone like Trump, and investing in him if he’s gay,” Thomas recounted asking Thiel when the pair first met roughly seven years ago. As RadarOnline.com previously reported, Thomas was found dead outside his luxury 57-story Miami apartment building earlier this month. @IAMJEFFTHOMAS/INSTAGRAM Thomas’ passing came just a few months after he ended his relationship with Thiel, and the model’s passing is currently being investigated as a potential suicide. While investigators suspect the 35-year-old model took his own life, Thomas’ family and agent have spoken out to deny the suicide reports. Never miss a story — sign up for the RadarOnline.com newsletter to get your daily dose of dope. Daily. Breaking. Celebrity news. All free. “The information being published is false and defamatory,” Meghan Rae, Thomas’ cousin, said last week. Rae also said that “this was not a suicide” and the investigators’ claim that Thomas took his own life is “a complete disregard to his character and who he was.” View the full article

Published by Raw Story Uganda has passed one of the most extreme anti-LGBTQ laws in the world, and U.S. evangelical groups had their hands all over it. The East African nation has long pursued criminalizing homosexuality, and a draft version calls for the death penalty for “serial offenders” and other cases involving gay sex, and American religious organizations have invested millions of dollars to deepen homophobic views commonly held in the region, reported the Washington Post. “In 2020, London-based OpenDemocracy found that more than 20 American religious organizations advocating against LGBTQ rights, safe aborti… Read More View the full article

Gay Key West Uncovered visits the bar at Hugh’s View, part of The Studios of Key West. Last episode, we covered Key West’s favorite food and restaurants, but this week we’re looking to feed the soul. Turning off your work email for vacation doesn’t mean you need to turn off your brain. Key West offers a rich selection of art and performance to enlighten and entertain. We’ll meet the whipsmart stand-ups at Comedy Key West, learn how Tennesee Williams put Key West on the cultural map and visit some of the island’s historic art galleries, including Gallery on Greene, Gingerbread Square Gallery, Harrison Gallery and Shade Ceramics and Shutter Photography. Join us as we end with a stop atop The Studios of Key West for a Glow Hour sunset celebration on the swanky rooftop terrace, Hugh’s View. Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, Stitcher and more. Gay Key West Uncovered is a six-part miniseries hosted by writer, comedian and professional homosexual Bobby Hankinson. Join us as we explore why Key West offers a wild, wonderful, unapologetically queer travel experience like no other. Learn about the island’s unique history, nightlife, restaurants, artists and more straight from the people who make it so special. Well … maybe not too straight. Gay Key West Uncovered is produced by Towleroad.com and sponsored by Key West. Learn more about gay Key West and book your trip today. View the full article

Published by Raw Story GiveSendGo, the right-wing website that bills itself as the “#1 FreeChristian Fundraising Site,” is hosting a funding project by neo-Nazi activist Christopher Polhaus to create an all-white community in Maine, reported VICE News on Thursday. The website, which has previously come under fire for letting the extremist group the Proud Boys raise millions on their platform, was notified Polhaus is trying to finance and recruit for a white nationalist scheme, but he remains up as of press time, reported Ben Makuch. “Pohlhaus served in the Marines for four years in the 2000s and gained prominence am… Read More View the full article

Published by OK Magazine MEGA As Lourdes Leon progresses her music career, she always makes sure to pay homage to her roots. The daughter of Madonna teased fans with a couple of behind-the-scenes photos from her “Love Me Still” music video shoot via Instagram, where she admitted, “I am nothing without my family” in the post’s caption on Tuesday, March 21. Mega “BTS OF * LOVE ME STILL* BY JIMMY @jimmysworld_ FT LOLAHOL CAPTURED BY FABULOUS @jacobnewyork ,” the message additionally read. In one photo, Leon struck a pose next to three other individuals, while the second image portrayed the 26-year-old being lifted into the air with a joint pressed between her lips. MEGA This isn’t the first time Leon has noted she’s a famous offspring. In November 2022, the “Lock&Key” singer admitted, “Yes, there’s undeniable privilege that I’d be stupid to not realize,” as she navigated the start of her adult life and the abundance of opportunity it had to offer. Lourdes Leon Shows Off Toned Frame In Barely There Shredded Dress: Photos Madonna Admits Being A Mother ‘Has Been The Most Difficult & Hardest Battle’: ‘It’s Exhausting’ Security Denies Madonna’s Daughter Lourdes Leon Entry To Marc Jacobs Fashion Show Upon Late Arrival Never miss a story — sign up for the OK! newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what OK! has to offer. It’s gossip too good to wait for! “Nepotism babies are pretty awful usually, and my mom and my father raised me to be so much smarter than that,” Leon emphasized of Madonna and Carlos Leon — who dated the Queen of Pop for three years in the ‘90s while welcoming their daughter in 1996. Although she is immensely grateful for having a legendary singer as a mom, Leon doesn’t want her own personal hard work to go unnoticed. MEGA “I want to feel like I deserve things and not just like I’ve been given things,” she explained during the interview last year, as OK! previously reported. Just as much as Leon faces difficulty in being the child of a pop star, Madonna herself recently confessed she “struggles” with motherhood as a whole. “Growing up with a mother like me is a challenge,” the 64-year-old — who has raised all six of her children for the most part as a single mom — expressed during an interview published Wednesday, January 18. “It has been the most difficult, the hardest battle. Today, I am still struggling to understand how to be a mother and do my job,” the “Material Girl” singer concluded at the time. View the full article

Published by Raw Story A QAnon adherent was arrested on felony charges for allegedly setting up booby traps at her home that wound up injuring a door-to-door salesman. The salesman for a house painting company didn’t notice a “no trespassing” sign posted near the front porch of a house occupied by Tracy Jo Remington and Bryan Hill and unwittingly walked into a tripwire the pair had set up, setting off an explosive device that caused hearing damage, reported Vice News. “[Salesman Dylan Martin heard] a loud bang [and] saw a bright white flash of light,” read an affidavit in the case. “[He] immediately felt disoriented… Read More View the full article

Published by Euronews (English) “Both the hand and the machine have these traces of mark making,” explains Tyler Hobbs, an artist who combines generated art with handmade elements. “What you might call an imperfection, but the word I’m gravitating more towards is ‘fingerprint’.” Hobbs’ debut UK show has just opened at Unit London. ‘Mechanical Hand’ explores the relationship between physical and machine-made art. One of the world’s most pioneering Generative Artists, Hobbs brings together artistic influences like Cy Twombly into a contemporary conversation with AI-art generators like DALL-E 2. Visually, Hobbs’ works bring tog… Read More View the full article

Published by Radar Online Mega Lady Gaga and her boyfriend Michael Polansky have gone their separate ways after two years of dating, RadarOnline.com has learned. “They broke up a few months ago,” blabbed a source. “It was amicable. They’re still friends.” As for what drove a wedge between the couple, who haven’t been spotted together since last March? The source said they simply weren’t on the same page when it came to getting married and starting a family. “I will say I am very excited to have kids,” Gaga, 36, gushed in 2020. “I look forward to being a mom.” @ladygaga/Instagram But tech entrepreneur Michael, 45, wasn’t ready to put a ring on it, said the insider, “and their relationship hit a wall.” While Gaga has found success as a singer and actress, she’s been unlucky in love with two failed engagements with Chicago Fire star Taylor Kinney and talent agent Christian Carino. Mega Lady Gaga’s ‘Chapped, Bleeding Lips’ Take Over Twitter During Spellbinding Oscars Performance Lady Gaga’s Restauranteur Father SLAMS NYC, Blames City’s High Crime For Business Failures Lady Gaga Plans To Freeze Eggs To Make Her Baby Dreams Come True After Failed Relationships: Source “Gaga is a true romantic who wears her heart on her sleeve,” admitted the source. “She’s been on a few dates here and there since splitting from Michael and is open to being in a long-term relationship should the right man come along.” In the meantime, however, she’s okay with being on her own. Never miss a story — sign up for the RadarOnline.com newsletter to get your daily dose of dope. Daily. Breaking. Celebrity news. All free. Mega “I’m actually really interested in living more of a life in solitude,” the Oscar winner hinted in a recent interview. “It’s really nice to just be alone, and be expansive, and know that you’re enough.” In October, it was revealed that the singer-turned-actress wason a break with Polansky after the pair hit “a rocky patch.” At the time, an insider said, Gaga and the executive “have taken some breathing space to figure out where their relationship is going.” Mega Another source revealed that Gaga has stopped pinning for a trip down the aisle and decided to freeze her eggs as she waits for the right man to come along. “She knows her clock is running out, so she’s decided to give herself the opportunity to make her baby dreams come true,” the insider said. RadarOnline.com has reached out to Gaga’s rep for comment. View the full article

Published by Orlando Sentinel ORLANDO, Fla. — A Boone High School LGBTQ student club’s plans for a “drag & donuts” meeting after school Thursday was canceled after criticism from a conservative member of the Orange County School Board and Florida’s Education Commissioner. The Queer and Ally Alliance at the Orlando school planned to gather for the third year in a row with Jason DeShazo, a Lakeland man who performs as Momma Ashley Rose. DeShazo bills himself as “the Disney channel of drag,” andand runs a charitable foundation that mentors and supports LGBTQ students. In a recorded phone message to parents sent Wednesday afte… Read More View the full article

Published by Reuters UK NAIROBI (Reuters) – Uganda’s parliament passed a bill on Tuesday making it a crime to identify as LGBTQ, handing authorities broad powers to target gay Ugandans who already face legal discrimination and mob violence. Same-sex relations are legal in only 22 of Africa’s 54 countries, and are punishable by death or lengthy prison terms in some, according to a global review by the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA). Africa accounts for nearly half of the countries worldwide where homosexuality is outlawed, according to the review, which was last updated in … Read More View the full article

Published by Reuters UK KAMPALA (Reuters) – Members of Uganda’s LGBTQ community are in shock and fear being arrested after parliament passed a new law that makes it a crime to identify as gay, and imposes tough sentences that include the death penalty in certain cases, an activist said on Wednesday. The “Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2023” was passed with a near-unanimous majority by lawmakers in the east African country where anti-gay sentiment runs deep. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday the law would undermine fundamental human rights and “reverse gains in the fight against HIV/AIDS” and urged au… Read More View the full article

Published by Reuters By Sharon Bernstein (Reuters) – Florida is looking to expand its ban on teaching young children about sexual orientation and gender identity issues to include all students in its public schools under a new rule set for a vote by the state Board of Education next month. The proposed rule is the latest move by the administration of Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, who is expected to seek his party’s 2024 nomination for president, to limit or prohibit instruction on topics conservatives consider inappropriate for the state’s classrooms. Last year, DeSantis signed a Republican-backed measure that banned classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity for students in kindergarten through third grade. Critics denounced what they dubbed the “don’t say gay” bill. The Florida Department of Education’s new proposal, which would not require legislative approval, would extend the ban through the 12th grade. The proposal drew swift criticism on Wednesday from Democrats and LGBTQ rights activists, with White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre calling the proposal “completely, utterly, wrong.” Equality Florida said the rule was advancing DeSantis’ political agenda at the expense of diverse families and educators. Under the rule, teachers could face disciplinary action if they discuss sexual orientation or gender identity outside of mandated curriculum or health courses that parents have been briefed on and given the option to keep their children out of class for those lessons. “There is no reason for instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity to be part of K-12 public education. Full stop,” DeSantis spokesperson Bryan Griffin tweeted on Wednesday. The state Board of Education is scheduled to vote on the rule at its April 19 meeting. (Reporting by Sharon Bernstein in Sacramento, California; Editing by Colleen Jenkins and Lincoln Feast.) View the full article