Northeast
New Jersey homeschool families fight back as state tries to mandate DEI teachings in their homes
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A new bill in New Jersey could require homeschooling parents to teach their kids about controversial topics such as diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
The proposal, which is still under review, would force homeschooling parents to submit a curriculum in line with state learning standards. That includes subjects like gender identity, sexual orientation, DEI and climate studies.
It would also add more oversight to homeschooling, requiring families to submit a portfolio of student work every year to be evaluated by either a teacher or a licensed psychologist.
Some parents say they won’t comply even if the bill passes.
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Protesters in Michigan rally against President Donald Trump’s anti-DEI policies, denouncing federal rollbacks on diversity, equity and inclusion programs. (Getty Images/Dominic Gwinn)
“Our family is not going to teach anything that directly opposes the Word of God,” said Michele Latour, a homeschooling parent in New Jersey.
“And we’re pretty firm on that.”
New Jersey is one of a dozen states with looser homeschooling restrictions. Opponents of the bill argue that it could be considered government overreach or an invasion of family privacy.
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Supporters claim the new rules would help improve transparency about what kids are being taught at home. They also say it could potentially help protect children from being trapped in abusive situations.

Photo of a young boy being homeschooled by his mother in his bedroom.
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“Homeschooling is very diverse in our state,” homeschooling parent Amanda Roberts told Fox News, explaining there are some in the homeschooling community in favor of the bill.
“There are Democrats who homeschool, there are Republicans who homeschool, there are Independents who homeschool, and not everyone’s against that.”
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This battle between parental rights and state oversight isn’t limited to New Jersey. Across the country, states have taken very different approaches to homeschool parameters.
Texas and Missouri, which are both red states, have some of the loosest requirements, while New York, run by Democrats, enforces some of the strictest regulations.

Hundreds protested House Bill 2827, known as the “Homeschool Act,” at the Illinois state capitol. (Fox News)
Earlier this year, Illinois lawmakers introduced a bill that would have added new reporting requirements for homeschooling families. They would’ve had to notify local districts, submit coursework and materials and maintain records of medical exams and vaccinations.
Homeschooling families rallied against the measures outside the capitol in Springfield. After the backlash, the bill stalled. It failed to clear the House and never even made it to the Senate floor.
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Northeast
Trump taps massive war chest to energize MAGA voters in final 2025 election push
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President Donald Trump is making a final multimillion-dollar investment in Tuesday’s statewide elections in New Jersey and Virginia, in an effort to turn out MAGA voters who tend to sit out off-year elections when Trump isn’t on the ballot.
Trump’s political team is making a withdrawal from the president’s massive political war chest, with New Jersey and Virginia each receiving roughly $1 million for get-out-the-vote microtargeting efforts, Fox News confirmed this weekend.
“What you’ve seen just in the last couple of days is the president and all of our Republican forces have put even more money behind our efforts to turn out our votes because that’s what it’s gonna come down to,” Joe Gruters, chairman of the Trump-aligned Republican National Committee (RNC) said Saturday on Fox News’ “The Big Weekend Show.”
While Trump lost New Jersey and Virginia in last year’s presidential election, he made major gains in both states.
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President Donald Trump, seen during a campaign rally in Wildwood, New Jersey, on May 11, 2024, has poured a couple of million dollars in get-out-the-vote efforts in Tuesday’s elections in New Jersey and Virginia. (Hannah Beier/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
New Jersey and Virginia are the only two states to hold gubernatorial contests the year after a presidential election, and the two contests typically receive outsized national attention. The elections are also seen as a key barometer ahead of next year’s midterms, when the GOP will be defending its slim House and Senate majorities.
This year’s elections are also seen as the first major ballot box test of Trump’s unprecedented and explosive agenda.
The new infusion of cash from Trump’s political coffers, which was first reported by Axios, is fueling the RNC’s 72-hour program aimed at turning out GOP voters in the final stretch leading up to Election Day.
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Republican operatives are tracking down low-propensity GOP voters, and then reaching out to those voters through phone-banking efforts, or through digital and social media targeting ads.
“We have to have Republicans show up on Election Day if our candidates are gonna have a chance,” Gruters said.
While Trump hasn’t made any campaign stops in New Jersey or Virginia, he reached out to supporters in both states.
Trump held a tele-rally Thursday evening with term-limited Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia, to boost GOP turnout in the state’s races for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli speaks with voters at a restaurant in Robbinsville, New Jersey, on Oct. 29, 2025. (Paul Steinhauser/Fox News )
Last weekend, on the eve of the kick-off of early voting in New Jersey, Trump headlined a tele-rally with GOP gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli.
Trump is likely to headline another tele-rally for Ciattarelli ahead of Tuesday’s election, sources told Fox News Digital.
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Meanwhile, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) has dished out over $7 million – a party record – for get-out-the-vote and organizing efforts this summer and autumn in New Jersey, Virginia and Pennsylvania, where Democrats are fighting to retain three state Supreme Court seats.
“I’ve always taken the position that every election matters, whether it’s an on-year, off-year, whether it’s a local election, a federal election, every inch of ground that we gain here adds up,” DNC chair Ken Martin said last week in a Fox News Digital interview.
The latest public opinion polls indicate former Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger has a solid lead over Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia’s gubernatorial race.
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Surveys point to Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey with a slight edge over Ciattarelli in the race to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy.
“I do expect that we’ll win those elections in New Jersey and Virginia,” Martin said. “We feel pretty bullish about our chances.”
Fox News’ Bryan Llenas contributed to this report
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Boston, MA
Free November events in Boston: Fleurs de Villes, Memory Café – The Boston Globe
November has arrived and daylight saving time has come to an end, meaning there are only a few weeks of downtime before the holiday spirit kicks in. Before your calendar fills up (and your wallet empties out), here are low-key, no-cost ways to have fun in Greater Boston — from “Downton”-inspired blooms to classic comedy screening night … with live organ accompaniment. Whether you want to create heartwarming harmonies or make your way through the Goblin Market, here are five fun and free events and activities across Greater Boston, Nov. 3-9.
‘DOWNTON ABBEY’ DOWNTOWN If “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” left you wanting more from your favorite family of aristocrats, check out Fleurs de Villes’ pop-up floral show featuring decorated mannequins and displays based on the fashion of “Downton Abbey.” The show, which has been exhibited in London, New York, and other cities, arrives in the Hub featuring 21 local floral designers’ meticulous and artful arrangements inspired by the show’s early-20th-century elegance and glamour. Nov. 5-9. Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St. prudentialcenter.com
TOGETHER IN TUNE The New School of Music, in partnership with local home care agency Seniors Helping Seniors, will present a Memory Café event for individuals experiencing memory and cognitive changes (and those who love and care for them). The musical sing-along features a selection of well-known tunes led by an NSM faculty member, pianist Joe Reid, followed by socializing and complimentary treats. Nov. 5 at 1 p.m. RSVP required. New School of Music, Concert Room. 25 Lowell St., Cambridge. newschoolofmusic.org/events/memory-cafe-sing-along
FALL FAIRE Miss the King Richard’s Faire season? Don’t fret, as the Bow Market’s Urban Ren Faire brings a full day of medieval activities to the city, including two armored combat demos (knight fights) at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m., a circus performance from local aerialist Qatherine in Flight at 3:30 p.m., and a Celtic music performance at 5:30 p.m. Fun competitions, including a stein-holding contest, will be held throughout the day, with a chance to win mystery prizes. At 7:30 p.m., the event transforms from a Goblin Market into a Fantasy Ball, where all witches, wizards, and warlocks can dance to modern tunes in ancient garb. Nov. 8, noon-11 p.m. Bow Market, 1 Bow Market Way, Somerville. bowmarketsomerville.com
ORGAN TUNES Catch a free screening of two classic comedies: “The Red Balloon,” a post-WWII fable about a boy chasing a bright-colored balloon in a world of dull tones, and “The Kid,” a silent comedy by Charlie Chaplin about found family. Local organist Peter Krasinski, who has performed live movie accompaniments throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island, will improvise a score for both films live. The screening starts at 5 p.m. — beforehand, at 4 p.m., the church will hold a silent auction to raise funds for organ maintenance. Nov. 8, 4-6:30 p.m. The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, 138 Tremont St. stpaulboston.org
HISTORIC HARMONIES The Key of Cambridge exhibit, on display at the Kendall Public Lobby through Dec. 2, showcases 100 years of the city’s expansive musical history. The showcase features the likes of Joan Baez, a Club 47 performer, and Tracy Chapman, who busked in Harvard Square as a student. On Nov. 9, the Cambridge curious can explore the exhibit with an opening reception featuring live music and beverages. Through Dec. 2. Kendall Public Lobby, 355-325 Main St., Cambridge. kendallcenter.com
SANDWICH SECONDS Monday is National Sandwich Day, and Bootleg Special, a Cajun-inspired fusion restaurant in the South End, celebrates the occasion with its buy-one-get-one-free Po’ boy deal, valid from Monday through Friday. Take a double serving of the Louisiana favorite filled with fried catfish, oyster, or shrimp. Nov. 3-7. Bootleg Special, 400 Tremont St. bootlegspecial.com
Check individual event websites for the most up-to-date information. Send info on free events and special offers at least 10 days in advance to ryan.yau@globe.com.
Ryan Yau can be reached at ryan.yau@globe.com.
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