Parent ‘Hit List’ Ends In No Charges + The ‘Best Day Of His Life'

ACROSS AMERICA — In a bizarre tale of civil discourse gone wrong, an investigation into a group of Virginia parents accused of creating a “hit list” of others who disagreed with them has ended with no charges filed.

The private social media group, dubbed "The Anti-Racist Parents Of Loudoun County," was under criminal investigation by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for creating the list.

The purpose of it was to confront other parents who were opposed to and making “false claims” about diversity and equity programs implemented in Loudoun County schools.

Members of the group claimed the list was for "oppositional research" purposes, not for intimidation. Read the full story on Leesburg Patch

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Ten newborn puppies and their mother were rescued from a hot, filthy house in New Jersey this week after a crew of first responders found them while searching for someone else. The puppies, who were found in a urine-and feces-covered room with no food and water, are now waiting for a foster home to help nurse them back to health. Read the full story on Wall Patch

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