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South Carolina’s Race Education Law Faces Judicial Scrutiny: Will Eight Banned Concepts Stand Up in Court?

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Columbia, South Carolina – A legal review is set to take place regarding the constitutionality of a South Carolina law that prohibits the teaching of eight concepts related to race in educational institutions. This law has sparked considerable debate, with advocates arguing for its necessity to promote patriotic education and opponents asserting it risks limiting critical discussions about race and history. The law, signed in 2022, prohibits educators from addressing topics that could be perceived as promoting divisive concepts, including the idea that an individual is inherently oppressive due to their race or sex. Proponents … Read more

State Attorneys Appeal to Reinstate Controversial ‘Banned Concepts’ Legislation

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Concord, NH – In New Hampshire, state attorneys have appealed to a federal appeals court to reinstate a controversial law that had been previously blocked. The law in question prohibits the teaching of certain racial and gender concepts in schools and governmental employee training sessions. This appeal comes after a federal judge deemed the law unconstitutional earlier on the grounds that it was vague and infringed on free speech rights. The law, often referred to informally as the “banned concepts” law, was initially implemented to prevent educational and training environments from endorsing views that suggest … Read more

Taliban Introduces New Restrictions: Women’s Voices and Faces Banned in Public Across Afghanistan

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Kabul, Afghanistan – In a sweeping enforcement of stringent codes of conduct, Afghanistan’s ruling regime, the Taliban, has recently instituted regulations that severely restrict women’s participation in public life. These new laws ban women’s voices from being heard on radio and television, and also prohibit the display of their images in both public and private media spaces. Upon reclaiming power in August 2021, the Taliban initially promised a more moderate governance approach. However, their recent actions mark a significant regression to the harsh policies implemented during their previous rule in the late 1990s. This includes … Read more

Taliban Imposes Strict New Laws in Afghanistan: Women’s Voices and Faces Banned in Public

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Kabul, Afghanistan – Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership has enacted a comprehensive new code of conduct aimed at regulating personal behavior and social norms under their strict interpretation of Islamic law. Announced by Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, the sweeping guidelines mark a significant, codified step since the group regained control in 2021. The 114-page decree, unveiled on Wednesday, encompasses a broad range of dictates affecting day-to-day life including dress codes, social interactions, and public media. This is the first formal compilation of rules regarding vice and virtue circulated by the Taliban government, underscoring their intent to reshape … Read more