Note: This piece was first published on June 28, 2020 on the Channel 27 News & Entertainment, Grant County’s website. June 28, 2020 by Chaylee N. Brock I am bisexual and genderqueer, but to keep it simple, I use the all-encompassing word “queer” to identify myself. Getting to the point where I could “come out” … Continue reading Why We Still Celebrate Pride Month Fifty-One Years After the Stonewall Riots
Note: This piece was first published on June 7, 2020 on the Channel 27 News & Entertainment, Grant County’s website. June 7, 2020 by Chaylee N. Brock Most people are familiar with the Emancipation Proclamation, signed into law by President Lincoln in 1863, which was meant to set American slaves free. However, the executive order … Continue reading The History of Juneteenth and Why It Should Be Celebrated Today
We celebrated Bowie's fourth birthday two days early (because of the weather forecast) by getting ice cream and french fries! It was Bowie's first time having those things, but I think it's safe to say he enjoyed it! Happy Birthday, Baby Bowie!
It's been a while since I've seen a stand on the Congress floor that moved me as much as Rep. Tim Ryan's stand this week for the American people, many of whom are now struggling financially, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ryan's speech came during debate over Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion relief bill, which passed the Senate last week and came back to the House for a final vote before heading to President Biden's desk.
Last night, I was sitting at home, enjoying some peace and quiet, and my thoughts started to take a negative turn. I started thinking: "I really wish I could get my house organized and clutter-free and keep it that way," and "I would love to grow succulents in some cute planters, but I'd probably kill … Continue reading A much-needed reminder…
I dropped the ball last month and forgot to post new phone wallpapers for the month of February, but I'm back now, with brand new wallpaper for the month of March!
I just want my mom back. I know there are millions of other people in this country who feel the same way right now -- whether it's their parent, grandparent, sibling, or best friend, I think we all just want our loved ones back.
Early Saturday morning, the House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which now heads to the Senate on Monday to face deliberation and votes. The bill “provides paid leave, establishes free testing, protects public health workers, and provides important benefits to children and families,” all of which is now needed, given that businesses and schools are shuttering their doors in response to the global coronavirus pandemic.
We were recently made aware of and directed toward Department of Education data regarding the number of children enrolled in Marion Community Schools, and, more specifically, the number of students who live within the MCS district but choose to enroll in other, outside schools. The DOE data for Marion Schools is fascinating to consider. It seems to show that enrollment numbers and demographics within the student population have been changing and becoming more diverse over the last ten years, but what’s behind these changes?
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