Quote from: seoulbro post_id=471181 time=1660650837 user_id=114
Minneapolis Public Schools and the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers have come to an agreement that will, among other things, protect members of "underrepresented populations" from possible layoffs at the expense of white teachers with more experience.



The two sides came to the agreement back in March to end a two-week strike. According to the Tennessee Star, the agreement contains specific language to protect non-white teachers in the event that the district needs to reduce or relocate teachers within the district.



In a section outlining which "Designated Programs/Staff" may receive an "Exemption from Layoff," the agreement states that certain teachers "may be exempted from district-wide layoff outside of seniority order to remedy the continuing effects of past discrimination." Such teachers include:



Those working at one of the 15 "Racially Isolated Schools with the greatest concentrations of poverty";

"Members of populations underrepresented among licensed teachers in the District"; and

"Alumni of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), Tribal Colleges and Universities and/or Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) programs."



Representatives from MFT have celebrated the added protections for members of these groups, particularly "teachers of color."

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Quote from: Lokmar post_id=471000 time=1660590373 user_id=3351
Eventually, the Republicans will become as corrupt and hateful as the democrats once they get sick and tired of the double standard. When that happens, political persecution will be the norm on BOTH sides followed swiftly by civil war.

Do you think the Republicans will try to impeach Biden if they win the November elections?

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Quote from: "Biggie Smiles" post_id=470999 time=1660590312 user_id=3214
OMG -- I'm still laughing at Prowler saying that angry hippo looks like Fred Flinstone



that's like post of the month material right there  ac_lmfao

You mean Oak? Does she look like Fred Flintstone?

Quote from: Moonpie post_id=470780 time=1660501232 user_id=3243
Hiya guys.  Fun time to dip in and see all the drama.  I had some downtime and thought I peek in.



So I asked shamplain at bf what happened. He said he knew I was muslim and would like to talk about it.  Ummm fuck no I'm not muslim.  Why do people think all Arabs are muslime?   It's such a disgrace.  Then i said I'm a Christian American Palestinian.  He said

that's sad you guys should of never existed??? Wow thanks lmao

Ok that's my rant.

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Quote from: RAVEN post_id=470768 time=1660499332 user_id=3352




I'm not here to bad-mouth the site.  Bf wanted changes in hopes the site will grow.  I personally adore the guy (BF) and wish him the best :)  He can't cater to me or any other user who isn't happy because he'd go crazy LOL.. He knows what is best and I respect the hell out of the guy...

I lost all respect for the guy when he made the pig on two feet a mod



His decisions were consistently biased against conservatives

Quote from: Herman post_id=470468 time=1660351022 user_id=1689

Quote from: Velvet post_id=470463 time=1660346978 user_id=2021
Do any posters reside in Florida?

Old Biggie and Lokmar do.

Quote from: Jeannie01 post_id=470348 time=1660278571 user_id=3380
hiya, biggie, hiya lokmar