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Thursday, February 10, 2022

Changing America - Bans on no-knock warrants might not be enough, college degrees may no longer be the great equalizer, and campus protests around sexual assault are different this year

 
 
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Intensified calls for ban on no-knock warrants might not be enough
By Joseph Guzman
 
Minneapolis is facing calls to ban no-knock warrants following the police killing of Amir Locke. While advocates are pushing for the ban, many argue that's just the first step to meaningful police reform, while others say the action is misguided. 
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College degrees may no longer be the great equalizer: study
By Shirin Ali
 
The cost of college has been steadily rising for decades, creating an increasing burden for students taking on insurmountable levels of loan debt. Now one researcher believes that’s influencing how valuable college degrees can be to young adults. 
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Florida Gov. DeSantis backs 'Don't Say Gay' bill
By Brooke Migdon
 
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Monday signaled support for a bill moving through the state legislature that would limit discussions of gender identity and sexual orientation in the classroom. DeSantis said he believed it was "entirely inappropriate" for educators to speak to students about their gender identity. 
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First-in-the-nation project will cover canals with solar panel canopies 
By Joseph Guzman
 
A pilot project to install solar panel canopies over sections of an existing canal in California’s San Joaquin Valley is set to kick off in the fall, as researchers posit using canals for solar infrastructure can both save water and produce renewable energy. Researchers say the concept could help California meet its ambitious climate goals.
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Campus protests around sexual assault look different this year
By Brooke Migdon
 
A large number of reported sexual assaults on college campuses this year have captured the attention of students, who are demanding accountability from perpetrators and their universities. More than 300 protests around sexual assault on college and high school campuses have already taken place nationwide. 
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