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Rep. Ruppersberger tests positive for COVID-19

By The Associated Press

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger has tested positive for COVID-19.

The Maryland Democrat’s office announced that Ruppersberger tested positive for the virus on Sunday evening.

The congressman’s office says his symptoms are mild and he is working from home while isolating. He is fully vaccinated and has had a booster shot.

The 76 year old is serving his 10th term in Congress. Ruppersberger also tested positive for the coronavirus in January and reported mild symptoms at the time.

Experts, advocates: LGBTQ+ students ‘collateral damage’ in education debates, controversy

By Ivy Lyons
Since Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced the 2022 Model Policies for Virginia schools that are intended to require students to use locker rooms and programs that match their assigned sex, rather than their gender identity, controversial conversations have continued to impact day-to-day educational experiences. Those policies require parental permission to change names and genders noted on school records — issues that have made some Virginia students concerned for their privacy and safety.
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