Parents’ views of school violence: The other ‘great resignation’
A couple weeks ago, a quote from Daniel Domenech, a former big-city school superintendent and the executive director of the American Association of School Administrators, appeared on Twitter: “Low test scores are not going to kill a child. A bullet will.” It was a searing one-liner, the kind that makes you hold your breath. Of
Read MoreHillicon Valley — Washington reacts to Twitter whistleblower
Twitter’s former security chief alleged major security deficiencies at the social media company, according to copies of the whistleblower complaint reported Tuesday. The accusations stirred up immediate calls for action from senators on both sides of the aisle. Meanwhile, the company that formed to merge with former President Trump’s tech company expressed concern that a decline in Trump’s popularity could negatively impact the business. This is Hillicon Valley, detailing all you need to know about tech and cyber news from Capitol Hill
Read MoreEquilibrium/Sustainability — Island willing to sue for climate reparations
The low-lying island nation of Vanuatu is calling on leading climate polluters like the U.S. to help fund its adaptation to rising seas. In its revised climate plan, the nation announced it would use all legal means to slow the climate change that could lead to its destruction. Vanuatu currently faces climate-linked crises such as more powerful storms, the death of coral reefs through ocean acidification and the disappearance of beaches due to sea-le
Read MoreIRS to conduct security review following GOP attacks, online threats
The IRS announced on Tuesday that it would conduct a large-scale security review of its operations and facilities after becoming the target of attacks both online and from congressional Republicans over $80 billion in funding allocated to the agency under the Inflation Reduction Act. “In recent days, there has been an abundance of misinformation and false social media postings, some of them with threats directed at the IRS and its employees. We are aware of these concerning messages, and I want to assure you that your safety is and will continue to be my top priority,” IRS commiss
Read MoreAl Sharpton calls on PayPal to cut ties with controversial Phoenix Suns owner
The Rev. Al Sharpton is urging American financial technology company PayPal to end its partnership with the NBA’s Phoenix Suns and its owner, Robert Sarver, who is facing allegations of racism and misogyny. “I am writing to demand that PayPal cease doing business with any entity owned or associated with Robert Sarver, including the Phoenix Suns, the Phoenix Mercury, and Real Club Deportivo Mallorca,” Sharpton wrote in his letter to PayPal CEO Dan Schulman. “Mr. Sarver's leadership has been riddled with credible allegations of racism, misogyny, and harboring a toxic work
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