Amanda Gorman “gutted” after Florida school restricts inauguration poem access

A parent argued that the poem contains “indirect hate messages” and causes confusion and indoctrination.
— Read on www.axios.com/2023/05/23/amanda-gorman-florida-book

This One Goes Out To Art Laboe: My Four Favorite ‘Oldies But Goodies’ | LAist

The new season of LAist Studios’ WILD podcast is a fictional rom-com set in Southeast L.A. Diners play a big role in fostering conversation between the shows’ two hosts this season. Here are host Erick Galindo’s must-visit L.A. diners — whether you like breakfast or not.
— Read on laist.com/news/essays/this-one-goes-out-to-art-laboe-my-four-favorite-oldies-but-goodies

Sweets – Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm

A poem for kids in Vietnamese by Nguyễn Lãm ThắngTranslator: Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm Photography: Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm Sweets Sweets! Sweets! A tasty treat! But remember To brush your teeth! It won’t be so cool If you lose a tooth! Don’t blame the sweets It’s your teeth Your responsibility! — May 2023 ___ Kẹo…
— Read on nguyenthiphuongtram.com/2023/05/24/sweets/

Florida sued for restricting Chinese citizens from buying property – Los Angeles Times

A group of Chinese citizens living and working in Florida is suing the state over a new law that bans Chinese nationals from purchasing property in large swaths of the state.
— Read on www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-05-23/florida-sued-for-restricting-chinese-citizens-other-foreigners-from-buying-property

Largest U.S. gay rights group issues Florida travel advisory – Los Angeles Times

The Human Rights Campaign joined the NAACP, the League of United Latin American Citizens, the Florida Immigrant Coalition and Equality Florida in issuing travel or relocation warnings for the Sunshine State, one of the most popular states for tourists to visit in the U.S.

Source: Largest U.S. gay rights group issues Florida travel advisory – Los Angeles Times

Good News Tuesday for May 23, 2023: Slowing Deforestation X 2, Greece’s Mission to Make Beaches More Wheelchair Accessible, and a Truck Driver is Rescued from a River in Kenya

Anything is Possible!

Seeking Balance One Tuesday at a Time

EU Countries Require Proof that Trade is Not Contributing to Deforestation

The 27 European Union countries recently adopted legislation requiring companies trading palm oil, cattle, wood, coffee, cocoa, rubber and soy to verify that the goods they sell in the EU have not led to deforestation. I found this AP on Ned Hamson’s blog: https://nedhamsonsecondlineviewofthenews.com/

… speaking of slowing deforestation:

The Rate of Deforestation has Decreased in Brazil

So far this year, deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon is down 40 percent from last year. In April, deforestation was down 68 percent. You can read more from Yale Environment.

Greece is Improving Wheelchair Accessibility on Beaches

Greece is working to make beaches more accessible for people in wheelchairs. The Seatrac system includes a solar powered track operated by remote control. For more information and a video showing how the system works, here’s…

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