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Caroline Cournoyer

Senior Web Editor

Caroline Cournoyer -- Senior Web Editor. Caroline covered federal policy and politics for CongressNow, the former legislative wire service for Roll Call, has written for Education Week's Teacher Magazine, and learned the ins and outs of state and local government while working as an assistant editor at WTOP Radio.

Who Said That
Just being black is cool -- but it is not enough.
Monica Cannon-Grant of the nonprofit Violence in Boston, on the news that the city just hired its first black police chief, William G. Gross. She continued on to say: "We have to hold him accountable as well."
July 24, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Sexual Misconduct Accusations Aren't Hurting Many State Lawmakers at the Ballot Box
Allegations of sexual misconduct against Kentucky lawmakers have become so common that the statehouse has seemed more like a frat house: Seven have faced accusations, including four who settled secretly with a female legislative aide.
July 24, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Secret Donations Fuel Indiana AG's Defense Against Groping Allegations
Supporters of Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill have set up a legal fund to defend him against accusations that he inappropriately touched four women at a bar in March.
July 24, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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One of the Whitest States in America Wants More Minorities
At the Beech Street School, situated in the most racially diverse census tract of the state's largest city, principal Christine Martin has been unable to find any African-American teachers or support staff to hire.
July 24, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Woman in job interview.
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How Governments Are Closing the Gender Pay Gap
From banning certain hiring questions to opening up pay discussions between coworkers, states and municipalities are addressing years of inequality.
July 24, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
News in Numbers
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Times this year that the national parks failed to meet federal ozone standards. A new study reveals that national parks have air pollution similar to that of major cities.
July 23, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
Who Said That
This is going to be the mother of all protests. Who in their right mind would want to police this?
Eugene O'Donnell, a policing expert, on the news that Charlotte, N.C, has been picked to host the 2020 Republican National Convention.
July 23, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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How Police Are Changing Lineups to Avoid False IDs
After nearly 38 years, on Jan. 30 Malcolm Alexander walked away from a place he never should have been to begin with: the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola.
July 23, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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Why a Candidate for Kansas Governor Is Suing His Opponent
Consumers will be harmed if Gov. Jeff Colyer wins a lawsuit over whether he can take $8 million this year from a state insurance fund, the Kansas insurance commissioner warns in a new court filing.
July 23, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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New York City Banned Solitary for Young Prisoners. Years Later, They're Still Being Thrown in Isolation.
Three years ago, when New York City banned solitary confinement for inmates younger than 22 and curtailed it for others, Mayor Bill de Blasio held up the policy as a model for reform.
July 23, 2018
 · Caroline Cournoyer
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