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Story 1 (00:0:): Far-right extremists are calling for the execution of teachers and doctors who care for LGBTQ minors, resulting in death threats towards U.S. citizens in healthcare and education. In this video, we discuss the rise of hate targeting trans people, how conservative politicians and influencers are scapegoating the LGBTQ community, and the importance of gender-affirming care for youth. We also examine the dangerous impact of far-right rhetoric on individual lives and communities.

Story 2 (00::): Teachers in Florida are facing strict new book bans, leaving many confused and uncertain how to proceed. In this video, we discuss the new law requiring all books to go through a formal approval process before being made available to public school students, and how it is affecting educators. We also examine the controversy around conservative groups lobbying for more than 150 books to be removed from Florida school libraries, and the penalties teachers face for violating the law. Join us to explore the impact of this law on teachers, students, and the education system as a whole.

Story 3 (00::): Did you know that involuntary servitude is still allowed as a criminal punishment in many state constitutions in the US? Lawmakers in Nevada and California are proposing legislation to remove this exception and ban slavery.

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