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How LGBT students feel about their school accomodations
LGBT students at Georgia colleges have mixed emotions about their schools’ ability to accommodate LGBT communities, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Some schools, such as Kennesaw State University, are revered for working to welcome diverse groups of students and teachers. KSU introduced housing specifically for LGBT students, and many other schools are opening gender-neutral restrooms around campus. However, some students claim they’re somewhat restricted by school administrations when creating clubs. One local transgender teacher said he plans to open the first-ever private school for LGBT students, Pride School Atlanta
National
Feds suggest no charges for Clinton email scandal
Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton might be off the hook of a federal investigation into her use of a private, non-government email server, according to the New York Times. Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey said on July 5 that he will not suggest criminal charges to the U.S. Justice Department for Clinton’s unsanctioned emailing during her time as secretary of state. The FBI could not find sufficient evidence that Clinton had sent or received any classified information using that email address, Comey said. And after a clandestine meeting with former President Bill Clinton, Attorney General Loretta Lynch said on July 1 that she’d accept whatever recommendation the FBI gave.
Global
North Korean leader gains weight
Kim Jong Un has reportedly been packin’ on some body mass, according to Hawaii Public Radio. The North Korean overlord, according to info from South Korean intelligence officials, is weighing in at around 300 pounds. South Korea’s National Intelligence Service found that Kim had gained just less than 100 pounds in the past four years.
