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Ouachita Parish Honors Sterlington Elementary for Earning Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award

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Sterlington, LA — In a proud moment for the community of Sterlington, Sterlington Elementary School has recently been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School. This prestigious designation is awarded by the U.S. Department of Education and marks a significant achievement for the school, highlighting its academic excellence and strong commitment to student outcomes. This award places Sterlington Elementary among the top schools in the nation, celebrating its progress in closing achievement gaps and excelling in academic performance. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools based on … Read more

$12.7 Million Verdict Against Blue Cross for Denying Religious Exemption to Vaccine Mandate

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Detroit, Michigan — Amid rising tensions concerning workplace vaccination mandates, a former IT employee of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has been awarded a landmark $12.69 million by a federal jury. The verdict, delivered on Nov. 8, stemmed from the company’s refusal to approve her religious exemption from receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, which subsequently led to her termination. The case, titled Domski v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, highlighted the employee’s Catholic faith and her belief that the vaccine’s development and testing involved methods contrary to her religious convictions about abortion. In 2021, … Read more

Jury Orders Blue Cross to Pay $12 Million to Former Employee Over COVID Vaccine Mandate Dispute

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DETROIT — A Michigan court on Friday ruled in favor of a former employee of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, awarding her over $12 million after finding the company had wrongfully terminated her employment due to her refusal to comply with its COVID-19 vaccination mandate, citing religious grounds. Lisa Domski, a veteran IT specialist who had been with Blue Cross for more than three decades, argued that the company’s mandate conflicted with her Catholic beliefs. Despite her long tenure and her role being fully remote during the pandemic, her request for a religious exemption … Read more

Election Surprises: Red States Adopt Progressive Policies While Blue States Lean Conservative in Shocking Ballot Results

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In an election that saw former President Donald Trump secure a significant victory against Kamala Harris, the political landscape across the United States reflected a patchwork of sentiments that did not strictly adhere to the traditional political colors of red and blue. Among several surprises in the 2024 elections were the voters from predominantly Republican states supporting policies typically favored by more liberal agendas, such as higher minimum wages and expanded healthcare provisions. Despite Trump’s substantial win, capturing 58.5% of the vote in Missouri, the state also moved to adopt progressive measures including a union-backed … Read more