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School Shooters: What’s Their Path To Violence?
By: Rhitu Chatterjee | NPR
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Psychologists and the FBI say they are getting a better understanding of the mix of factors that lead some kids to open fire on a classroom. The shooting can be an act of desperation fueled by anger.
Can Businesses Turn Away LGBT Customers? Court Battles Bubbling Back Up
By: Allison Sherry | Will Stone | NPR
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A central question related to LGBTQ rights may again be headed to the U.S. Supreme Court:
W.Va. Delegate Compares Gay Community to Ku Klux Klan
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia delegate told a reporter on Friday that he thinks “the LGBTQ is a modern day version of the Ku Klux Klan.” The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports Del. Eric Porterfield made the comments after calling to discuss a story on controversial earlier comments. The Mercer Republican also told the reporter the gay… Read More
W.Va. Unions OK Possible Work Action Against Education Bill
By: Associated Press
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FLATWOODS, W.Va. (AP) — Union leaders say West Virginia teachers and other public employees have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a statewide work action if needed against complex education legislation making its way through the Legislature. Leaders of the West Virginia Education Association, the American Federation of Teachers’ West Virginia chapter and the West Virginia School… Read More
Judges Refuse Ohio Request to Delay Gerrymandering Trial
By: Associated Press
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CINCINNATI (AP) — A three-judge panel in Cincinnati has denied a request by Ohio to delay a federal lawsuit that seeks the redrawing of congressional district lines ahead of the 2020 election. Friday’s ruling says there are time concerns in deciding a lawsuit filed last May by the Ohio League of Women Voters and others… Read More