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Advocate.com
1 month ago
Education

District attorney won't bring charges in Nex Benedict's death, calls fight 'mutual combat'

The district attorney in Tulsa County, Oklahoma decided not to bring charges in the death of Nex Benedict, citing a lack of evidence for prosecution.
Medical examiner determined Benedict's death as suicide due to drug combination, but family questions this conclusion and highlights fight injuries. [ more ]
Truthout
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Oklahoma Bill Would Place Trans Kids in Homes That Don't Support Their Identity

Oklahoma conservatives have introduced legislation that could place transgender children in adoptive or foster homes that do not support their gender identity.
LGBTQ youth in foster care face discrimination and higher rates of suicide attempts. [ more ]
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