James Libresco @james_libresco

Bylines @alexgazette, @alextimesnews | Former EIC @actheogony | First-year @brownuniversity | [email protected] | Signal: (703) 342-7115 actheogony.com Alexandria, VA Joined November 2021

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James Libresco @james_libresco

2 weeks ago

Legal experts weigh in on the Trump administration’s Title IX funding crusade against schools where trans students use the bathrooms of their identities: “I think the truth of the matter is that Title IX just doesn’t speak to this issue,” says @IlyaSomin alextimes.com/local-news/ale…

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Student Press Law Center @SPLC

2 weeks ago

The Student Press Law Center empowers student journalists to publish stories that make a difference in their communities, and we're excited to share some of the latest highlights in our 2024-2025 Annual Report. ➡️ splc.org/impact/#report Attacks on press freedom continue to…

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James Libresco @james_libresco

2 weeks ago

In a bizarre turn, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon “recalled” her Tues. memo restricting federal funds for Prince William County schools in response to trans policies, school district officials said. Hours later, she re-sent the memo. It’s unclear what changed

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James Libresco @james_libresco

2 weeks ago

The Department of Education has restricted federal funding for five Northern Va. school districts that defied the Trump administration’s demands to restrict the rights of transgender students in school facilities. alextimes.com/local-news/ale…

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James Libresco @james_libresco

2 weeks ago

“In response to an inquiry of whether the Northern Va. school districts planned to pursue litigation against the Trump Administration to stop a loss of funding over trans policies, several said Tuesday evening they are ‘reviewing’ a memo from the DOE and could decide shortly.”

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James Libresco @james_libresco

2 weeks ago

In a bizarre turn, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon “recalled” her Tue. letter to Prince William County Schools that added significant restrictions to the way it collects federal funding, PWCS officials said. Hours later, she re-sent the letter. It’s unclear what changed.

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James Libresco @james_libresco

3 months ago

New: Alexandria City High School principal Alexander Duncan has resigned and is heading down the road to a smaller school in Arlington. The move comes during a particularly tumultuous time for ACHS with the implementation of the High School Project. alextimes.com/local-news/ale…

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James Libresco @james_libresco

3 months ago

BREAKING: Residents report spotting ICE in parts of Alexandria, mainly Chirilagua. MSNBC is reporting that Northern Virginia is one of five key areas across the country that ICE is targeting under a new initiative from the Trump administration.

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James Libresco @james_libresco

3 months ago

Join us tonight at 7 for a conversation with @SPLC and @spj_tweets about our fight for editorial independence.

Student Press Law Center @SPLC

3 months ago

Join us tonight at 7 for a conversation with @SPLC and @spj_tweets about our fight for editorial independence.

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Student Press Law Center @SPLC

3 months ago

Join us this evening for a virtual conversation with Alexandria City High School editors who have been fighting for #studentpressfreedom. Hear their inspiring story, and learn about the law in your state! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

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3 months ago

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Society of Professional Journalists @spj_tweets

3 months ago

SPJ At-Large Director @beaformanwrites will moderate "The Fight for Student Voices," a webinar put on by SPJ and @SPLC. Join us at 7 p.m. EDT Thursday to learn about the New Voices movement and what you can do to participate. 🔗Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…