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Insider Coverage: Florida Wants to Help Bullied Kids … Unless They’re Gay

August 09 2018
Written by CityWatch.

POLITICS--A new anti-bullying program in Florida sounds so good on paper. The first of its kind in the nation, it gives public money to kids who have been victims of bullying and helps them attend private school. Florida Gov. Scott (R) touted it as an example of government stepping in to do good.

“Every child in Florida should have the opportunity to get a great education at the school of their choice so they can achieve their dreams,” Scott said in March upon signing the bill into law.

The only problem is, not all victims are welcome. For some private schools participating in the program, LGBTQ students need not apply. (Read more.) 

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TRAILER—Fahrenheit 11/9 … Michael Moore’s First Trump Takedown Trailer is Ready

The first trailer for Michael Moore’s Donald Trump documentary Fahrenheit 11/9 has been released, promising an incendiary look at modern life in America. 

 

 

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SECRET TAPE—Nunes Caught

In a secret audio recording obtained exclusively by The Rachel Maddow Show, Rep. Devin Nunes is heard at a private fundraiser for Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers remarking on Donald Trump's cringe-worthy tweets, and explaining to donors that the impeachment of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has to wait so it doesn't interfere with Senate confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.

 

 

 

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