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Leah Petersen

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Science fiction and fantasy author: FIGHTING GRAVITY trilogy. Bipolar. She/they.

  1. Illinois is launching a first-of-its-kind legal hotline for LGBTQ+ individuals — Illinois Pride Connect.

    As the only state in the nation that will provide free legal advice to protect the LGBTQ+ community, we'll help fight ignorance with information and cruelty with compassion.

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  2. Today was the first day back. Thank you to those that have donated and/ or shared! Please continue to do so- it means so much to myself and my students!

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  3. I decided to look at all 66 prosecutor elections this fall.

    Why? Prosecutors have huge power over sentencing, charging, second chances, and even immigration implications.

    Here's everything you need to know, from East to West Coast. New from me:

    Most of November's prosecutor races feature just one candidate, as usual. But key races will shape the politics of criminal justice, from Philly to Seattle — plus a wild card in New Jersey.

    Your Guide to the 2025 Prosecutor Elections - Bolts

    Most of November's prosecutor races feature just one candidate, as usual. But key races will shape the politics of criminal justice, from Philly to Seattle — plus a wild card in New Jersey.

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  4. At the same time, said González, “it reminded me right away of, when you read in our history, about ‘degenerate art’ that the Nazis targeted. I was like, ‘There it is: another sign of where they want to take the country.’”

    The White House on Thursday released an article outlining Smithsonian exhibitions and materials it considers “woke” or anti-American.

    White House targets ‘woke’ Smithsonian content in new list

    The White House on Thursday released an article outlining Smithsonian exhibitions and materials it considers “woke” or anti-American.

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