Tag Archives: FAIR Education Act

A.M. Splash: Researchers - Occupy Oakland; Foes of LGBT History Law Face Deadline; The Book of Ed Lee; Rain Damages Sonoma County Vineyards

October 11, 2011, 8:37 am • Posted by Jon Brooks
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Another Occupied City: Oakland (Bay Citizen) Several hundred people crowded into Frank H Ogawa Plaza on Monday to mark the start of Occupy Oakland, an offshoot of the nationwide movement that continues to gather momentum with its denunciation of corporate … Continue reading »

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Conservative Groups Aim to Derail LGBT History Bill With Referendum

July 22, 2011, 3:50 pm • Posted by Jon Brooks
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Conservative groups are aiming to derail the recently signed FAIR Education Act through a referendum, a coalition of organizations has announced. The legislation, SB 48, is also known as the "gay history bill," and requires school curricula in California to … Continue reading »

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Governor Signs FAIR Education Act -- LGBT History Bill

July 14, 2011, 11:41 am • Posted by Jon Brooks
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Governor Jerry Brown today signed a landmark bill amending the state's education code to require inclusion of historical contributions of gays and lesbians in textbooks and curricula. The bill was sponsored by local State Senator Mark Leno. Read the full … Continue reading »

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Explaining the FAIR Education Act, AKA the LGBT History Bill

July 8, 2011, 8:52 am • Posted by Jon Brooks
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On Tuesday the Assembly passed the FAIR Education Act, which would require school curricula in California to include contributions by gay and lesbian Americans. The bill, which you can read here, was sponsored by Bay Area State Senator Mark Leno … Continue reading »

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