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Conservatives are pushing a ‘parental rights’ agenda in Florida school board races. Will it work?

Aug. 15, 2024 02:08 AM EDT

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ "parental rights" campaign didn’t win him the Republican presidential nomination, but he’s still waging that fight on another front: Florida’s schools, where the movement could have an impact on public education long after he leaves office. ...

Swedes take a new step in parental leave. Grandparents can now get paid to take care of grandkids

Jul. 01, 2024 16:29 PM EDT

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Sweden launched a groundbreaking new law on Monday that allows grandparents to step in and get paid parental leave while taking care of their grandchildren for up to three months of a child’s first year. The development comes after the Swedish...

Parts of Washington state parental rights law criticized as a ‘forced outing’ placed on hold

Jun. 21, 2024 23:13 PM EDT

SEATTLE (AP) — A judge has paused parts of a new Washington state parental rights law derided by critics as a “forced outing” measure. King County Superior Court Judge Michael Scott on Friday paused portions of the law while a lawsuit brought by civil liberties groups and...