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Oct. 27th, 2021

[ONLINE] - The Vanishing: The Twilight of Christianity in the Land of the Prophet

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Oct. 26th, 2021

Tracking Your Every Move, For Your Protection — A Surveillance State Appropriating Self-Defense Technologies

The need to track every Mexican for their own protection is as real as Mexicans' mistrust of the trackers.
By: 
Vivette García-Deister
Article In The Thread
Oct. 26th, 2021

OTI Praises Historic FCC, NTIA Nominations, Urges Speedy Confirmations

OTI strongly supports these nominees and urges the Senate to move quickly on their confirmations.
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Oct. 25th, 2021

Strengthening Early Childhood Transitions Using ESSER Funds

Now is the time to prioritize the transition of young children leaving pre-K and entering elementary school
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