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Suit Against School District for "Actively Concealing" School's Referring to Girl With "Masculine Name and Pronouns" Can Go Forward

From Mead v. Rockford Public School Dist., decided today by Judge Paul Maloney (W.D. Mich.): Plaintiffs Dan and Jennifer Mead… The post Suit Against School District for "Actively Concealing" School's Referring to Girl With "Masculine Name and Pronouns" Can Go Forward appeared first on Reason.com.

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Polaris' New RZR Pro R "Race Replica" Can't Race, But It's Still Cool

There's a pedigree when you purchase a Polaris RZR that few other manufacturers have been able to attain. One built on winning races, of chewing through the dunes, jumping off ledges, and generally mopping the floor with one's competitors. Few within the powersports community have such a pedigree. One that does,…

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Racing to save ancient history, University of Chicago scientists work to preserve carvings in Egypt

For 100 years, U. of C. researchers have worked to record history at the temple complex of Medinet Habu. Now, they’re aiming to protect them from climate change and other ravages.

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Joey Anderson’s strong play cementing full-time Blackhawks roster spot

The Hawks’ decision to send Boris Katchouk through waivers and eventually to Rockford is proof of Anderson’s ascension up the depth chart. In 11 NHL games since his call-up, he has formed the team’s best forward line alongside Jason Dickinson.

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Amid Blackhawks’ losing malaise, Louis Crevier provides an injection of joy

Crevier’s unrestrained happiness about being in the NHL — and underdog journey (as a 2020 seventh-round pick) to get to it — gives the Hawks something to smile about during an otherwise dispiriting stretch of the season.

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Blackhawks prospect Colton Dach bringing ‘fire,’ physicality and scoring in the AHL

Dach’s first pro season is off to a great start. He ranks fourth among all AHL rookie forwards in points per game (with 12 points in 13 games) while playing with an edge.

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Blackhawks send Wyatt Kaiser to AHL as part of defensive shakeup

Isaak Phillips also went down to Rockford with Kaiser, while Louis Crevier was called up to the NHL for the first time. Jarred Tinordi’s activation off injured reserve sparked the shuffle Saturday.

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Blackhawks notes: Drew Commesso’s adjustments leading to early AHL success

Commesso’s work with Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman and new Rockford goalie coach Matt Smith has helped him start his pro career 3-2-0 with a .919 save percentage through five games.

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Blackhawks goalie Arvid Soderblom feeling as calm as always about graduating into NHL

Soderblom’s cool, composed confidence — combined with his size and athleticism — has always excited the Hawks. This season, they’ll see how he fares as a full-time NHL goalie at last.

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Blackhawks’ Nolan Allan hoping to show his versatile game is ready for pro hockey

Allan, the 32nd overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, said he entered prospect camp hoping to show the Hawks he’s ready to play professional hockey. He’ll likely wind up with the Rockford IceHogs this season.

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Blackhawks feel comfortable with Arvid Soderblom, Petr Mrazek as NHL goalie duo

General manager Kyle Davidson said he’s “not chasing” additional goaltending depth, even though Mrazek is the only Hawks goalie under contract who touts more than 20 games of NHL experience.

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Blackhawks prospect updates: Ryder Rolston brings speed to Rockford while Landon Slaggert stays in college

Rolston and Slaggert, two Hawks forward prospects who finished their junior years at Notre Dame, made different decisions about when to turn pro. Plus, updates on Antti Saarela, Ilya Safonov, Jake Wise and Paul Ludwinski.

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Blackhawks notes: Lukas Reichel’s NHL stint ending slightly early

Reichel will head back to Rockford — a bit earlier than planned — after the Blackhawks’ game Saturday against the Kraken. Taylor Raddysh, meanwhile, will miss the season’s final week with a groin injury.

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Blackhawks goalie prospect Arvid Soderblom surging for Rockford after adversity-laden winter

Soderblom dealt with the first rough patch of his career, suffering a groin injury and then struggling in first month back. Since late February, however, he has fully regained his form.

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Alex Vlasic, Wyatt Kaiser gaining valuable NHL experience during Blackhawks’ final stretch

With both prospects in the lineup Tuesday — plus Seth Jones, of course — the Hawks’ defense now actually bears a slight resemblance to its post-rebuild form. Vlasic is expected to make roughly five more appearances before returning to Rockford for their playoff run.

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Boris Katchouk helps Blackhawks earn stunning win over Bruins

Katchouk erupted with his best performance as a Hawk, Taylor Raddysh produced a third-period hat trick and the Hawks overcame another Petr Mrazek injury to shock the league-leading Bruins 6-3 on Tuesday.

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Cole Guttman’s excellent first Blackhawks season cut short by shoulder surgery

Guttman was shut down Monday for the rest of the season, allowing him to get the surgery early enough to fully recover before training camp next fall. He finishes with six points in 14 NHL games and 30 points in 39 AHL games, having made a big impression at both…

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David Gust’s journey to first Blackhawks goal follows movie-like script

After years of toiling away in the minor leagues and nearly quitting hockey last summer, Gust earned an NHL contract with his hometown team and then scored his first goal during his first shift.

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Blackhawks notes: Patrick Kane trade chatter continues as hockey world awaits clarity

The Maple Leafs are emerging as potential Kane suitors alongside the Stars and Golden Knights. Even Alex DeBrincat is “excited to see” if Kane can “find a new home.” But nothing is official or cemented yet.

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Ian Mitchell trying to make most of opportunities with Blackhawks

On Sunday, Mitchell was given an opportunity and connected for his first goal of the season in what ended up a 2-1 loss to the Kings. The third-period score is what coach Luke Richardson wants to see from Mitchell: a strong and accurate right-handed shot that exhibited his offensive ability.

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As Blackhawks preach patience with prospects, Kraken’s Matty Beniers provides perfect example

The Kraken held Beniers back from the NHL one year longer than expected, and he has rewarded them with a fantastic rookie season. The Hawks would love if their ultra-slow path for Lukas Reichel leads to the same payoff.

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Blackhawks send down Lukas Reichel, putting full-time NHL role on hold

Reichel’s AHL assignment comes as Patrick Kane prepares to return from injury. The move aligns with the Hawks’ general development philosophy for Reichel over the past two seasons but contrasts with a quote from coach Luke Richardson on Sunday.

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Blackhawks intrigued by prospect Cole Guttman’s potential NHL upside

Guttman’s instincts, competitiveness, coachability and eagerness to drive the net have been impressive in Rockford. He might be a diamond-in-the-rough prospect, which is exactly what the Hawks need up front.

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Blackhawks send down Arvid Soderblom, call up Isaak Phillips in flurry of moves

The Hawks also activated goalie Alex Stalock from injured reserve and placed defenseman Jarred Tinordi on IR with a facial fracture Monday.

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Blackhawks notebook: Jason Dickinson finally recovering from illness, weight loss

Dickinson missed two games and lost seven to eight pounds while feeling sick. Plus, Ian Mitchell quickly receives a big NHL opportunity and Tyler Johnson eyes a Sunday return.

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