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Miyares refers Loudoun schools to DOJ over locker room probe | Virginia

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2 weeks ago

June 2, 2025

www.thecentersquare.com – By Shirleen Guerra | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-06-02 15:13:00

(The Center Square) – Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has referred Loudoun County Public Schools and the Loudoun County School Board to the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice.

Miyares’ office found the school division launched a Title IX investigation into three boys who objected to sharing a locker room with a biological female at Stone Bridge High School.

The investigation “revealed significant concerns regarding potential violations of Title IX, unlawful retaliation, and viewpoint discrimination,” according to the attorney general’s office.

“The investigation reveals a disturbing misuse of authority by Loudoun County Public Schools, where students appear to have been targeted not for misconduct, but for expressing their discomfort for being forced to share a locker room with a member of the opposite sex,” Miyares said in a Monday press release.

“Title IX was never meant to be used as a weapon against free speech or religious convictions. Every student in Virginia deserves the right to speak openly, think freely, and live according to their conscience without fear of retaliation. Protecting those rights is not political—it’s foundational to who we are as Americans,” the attorney general added.

The attorney general’s office said LCPS “initiated a retaliatory Title IX investigation” against the students after they raised “sincere religious objections” to the division’s Policy 8040, which permits students to use sex-separated facilities based on gender identity.

“Rather than safeguarding the constitutional rights of all students, LCPS appears to be punishing those who hold and express faith-based views,” the statement said.

The press release also stated there are “persistent reports that LCPS and the School Board take adverse and potentially unlawful action against parents, teachers, and public speakers.”

“Accordingly, the Virginia Office of the Attorney General has referred this matter, Loudoun County Public Schools, and the Loudoun County School Board to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights and the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division for further investigation and appropriate action,” the release added.

Loudoun County Public Schools did not respond to a request for comment by the time of publication. This is a developing story.

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Note: The following A.I. based commentary is not part of the original article, reproduced above, but is offered in the hopes that it will promote greater media literacy and critical thinking, by making any potential bias more visible to the reader –Staff Editor.

Political Bias Rating: Right-Leaning

The article predominantly presents the perspective of Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, highlighting his criticism of Loudoun County Public Schools’ handling of a Title IX investigation. The language used in the quoted statements emphasizes concerns about “unlawful retaliation,” “viewpoint discrimination,” and the defense of “faith-based views” and “free speech,” which align with conservative or right-leaning talking points—particularly around issues of gender identity and religious freedom. The article does not offer counterpoints or responses from the school district, nor does it provide broader context that might balance these claims. This framing and selective focus suggest a right-leaning bias by implicitly supporting the Attorney General’s stance while portraying the school board and division negatively. The content reports on factual events but does so by amplifying a particular ideological viewpoint without evident neutrality or equal representation of multiple perspectives.

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Flood watch remains in effect; more scattered storms with potential for torrential downpours

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19 hours ago

June 14, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WTVR CBS 6 – 2025-06-14 11:47:32

SUMMARY: A flood watch remains in effect through tonight for much of the area, with potential for torrential downpours, especially north and west of Richmond. Storms today may produce rainfall rates up to 2–3 inches per hour and gusts near 40 mph. Scattered storms are likely mid-to-late afternoon and into the evening. Sunday, Father’s Day, will be muggy with highs near 80 in Richmond, cooler to the north and east. A marginal risk of strong storms exists south of I-64. Rain chances ease midweek as temps rise to the 90s. A front Thursday brings brief relief before heat returns next weekend.

We’re tracking more scattered storms for Saturday. Showers and storms will increase from mid-afternoon into the evening. Due to the muggy air, torrential downpours will occur, and localized flooding is possible. Some spots could pick up multiple inches of rainfall. A few storms could have some gusts in excess of 40 mph.

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State high school semifinals

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1 day ago

June 13, 2025

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www.youtube.com – 13News Now – 2025-06-13 19:23:36

SUMMARY: Several area high schools competed in state semifinals across baseball, softball, and soccer. In Class 5 baseball, Cox edged Independence 2-1 with MJ Lemke closing the game, advancing to face Ocean Lakes in an all Beach District final. In softball, Great Bridge fell 1-0 to Mills Godwin despite strong pitching by Bailey Blevin. Gloucester, York, and Western Branch advanced to the finals. In boys’ Class 5 soccer, Hickory lost 2-0 to Lightridge, while Kellam beat Riverside to reach the finals. Northampton Boys and Kellam Girls won, but West Point Boys and Lafayette Girls were eliminated from title contention.

Several area high schools punched their ticket to the championship game that included the Cox Falcons baseball team.

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Capital region gears up for protests during military parade | National

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1 day ago

June 13, 2025

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Morgan Sweeney | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-06-13 18:44:00

(The Center Square) – As Washington, D.C., gears up for an historic military parade coinciding with Flag Day and President Donald Trump’s birthday, with projected costs between $25 million and $45 million, the capital region is also mobilizing a protest response.

There are dozens of locations in Northern Virginia and Maryland within an hour’s drive of Washington where protesters can gather as part of the official nationwide ‘No Kings’ Day of Defiance.

No Kings is a movement supported by more than 100 partner organizations opposing Trump’s “authoritarian overreach” and gathering in “[defense] of democracy.”

There are over 2,000 cities and towns hosting No Kings events Saturday, where in some cases local or state leaders will speak, and “millions” that have RSVP’d, according to event communications.

Some events in the capital region were at capacity as of Friday evening. One event in Kingstowne, Va., was expecting 250 people, according to an email from an organizer.

The group is not holding a protest in the district itself, however.

“Real power isn’t staged in Washington. It rises up everywhere else,” its website reads. “Instead of allowing this birthday parade to be the center of gravity, we will make action everywhere else the story of America that day.”

However, the district is also in a state of heightened security, as the parade has been designated a National Special Security Event by the Department of Homeland Security. Extra security measures were installed throughout the week leading up to the event and some will be in place through the days immediately following the event, as well. The president also told reporters that any protests in D.C. during the parade would be met with “very big force.”

No Kings says it is committed to nonviolence.

“A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events,” its website says.

The flagship event will be held in Philadelphia.

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Political Bias Rating: Centrist

This article presents information on both the planned military parade and the associated protests without adopting an overt ideological stance. It accurately reports the logistical and security aspects of the parade and describes the protest movement’s messaging and scale. While the article references phrases like “authoritarian overreach” and “defense of democracy,” these are clearly attributed to the protest organizers rather than the article itself. The tone remains factual and avoids emotionally charged or opinionated language. The article provides balanced coverage of actions from both the Trump administration and its critics, maintaining journalistic neutrality throughout.