Government
Delaware lawmakers weigh ‘death with dignity’ legislation(The Center Square) – Delaware lawmakers are advancing a controversial proposal that would allow physicians to administer lethal doses of medicine to terminally ill patients. The… Read More
Culture
She survived a death camp. Facing Biden DOJ charges, she is prepared to die in prison(The Daily Signal) – Eva Edl turned 10 years old in a World War II-era death camp. She believes she may die in a United States prison. Charged by President… Read More
Government
Illinois bill would ban corporal punishment in private schools(The Center Square) – A measure advancing in Illinois seeks to ban corporal punishment in all private schools. Opponents are concerned the measure could be misinterpreted and school coaches asking… Read More
Government
Oregon counties receiving $47.7 million from USDA to fund schools, roads(The Center Square) – The part of the federal government which handles forestry, inside the part of the government that handles agriculture is funding local efforts in Oregon that are… Read More
Culture
Candace Cameron Bure says faith-based movies appeal to Americans, highlights new film(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Former “Full House” star Candace Cameron Bure said there was “a massive audience” for faith-based movies, and she hopes her new film, “Unsung Hero,” proves… Read More
Government
Education expert analyzes Invest in Kids’ record-breaking numbers for final year(The Center Square) – Despite record-breaking enrollment for its final year, Illinois lawmakers have yet to address the expired Invest in Kids school choice scholarship program. There were rumblings that… Read More
Government
Military could hit troops with court-martials for refusing to use preferred pronouns, experts say(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The military could seek to formally punish service members for refusing to use another service member’s preferred pronouns under existing policy, according to military experts. Read More
Public Education
85% of new migrant students still enrolled in Denver schools(The Center Square) – Denver Public Schools said that 85% of new-to-country students who joined this school year are still enrolled in the district. DPS’ April 18… Read More
Opinion
The Washington Post’s 2,600-word love letter to a drag queen(The Daily Signal) – Anyone who reads The Washington Post regularly knows that, in its view, the LGBTQ community can do no wrong, that there’s no wretched excess that the fringe elements… Read More
Government
Kansas legislators should follow the principled lead of these three Democrats(The Sentinel) – “As I watch children in poverty, trapped in failing schools, who can hardly read, I’d be damned if I will continue to defend the status quo.” This… Read More
Culture
Report: China is fueling US fentanyl crisis and U.S. isn’t stopping it(The Center Square) – The People’s Republic of China under the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party “is the ultimate geographic source of the fentanyl crisis in the U.S.,” a… Read More
Courts
Report: Family sues school over teacher’s alleged ‘fight club’ discipline for 7-year-old(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A family reportedly sued a school in Indiana over a teacher’s alleged “fight club-style” discipline of their 7-year-old son from Aug. 2023 to Nov. 2023. Read More
Government
Gov. Polis signs bill giving $24M to schools for new migrant students(The Center Square) – Colorado schools will receive $24 million in state money for one-time allocations to pay for the influx of new migrant students. House… Read More
Public Education
Digital standardized tests becoming new norm(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania’s shift toward digital standardized school testing will save the state $6.5 million and hours of lost learning for students, according to Gov. Josh Shapiro. The… Read More
Courts
Federal lawsuit challenges Nebraska’s midwife home birth ban(The Center Square) – A certified nurse midwife filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Nebraska this week for preventing her from attending home births or operating without a… Read More
Opinion
Biden is building a military based on DEI and wokeness. It needs merit and preparedness.(The Daily Signal) – The military is rightly understood as an apolitical institution, managed on the basis of merit, yet accountable at the highest level to democratically elected civilians. The… Read More
Opinion
Planned Parenthood checklist: More abortions, less actual health care, more tax dollars than ever(The Daily Signal) – Planned Parenthood’s 2022-2023 annual report is out. Unlike last year’s annual report, now we’re finally able to see how the 2022 Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade… Read More
Government
Ohio House could soon take up single-sex bathroom bill(The Center Square) – While a court weighs the legality of Ohio’s ban on transgender health care for minors and single-sex sports teams, the Ohio House could soon vote on… Read More
Government
Illinois legislators: Proposed race-based funding formula for universities could violate civil rights(The Center Square) – Illinois Senate Republicans are urging for a subject matter hearing on Illinois’ ambitious plan for higher education funding, a plan that was… Read More
Culture
Biden admin to release finalized rule expanding Title IX protection to transgender students(Daily Caller News Foundation) – President Joe Biden’s administration will release a finalized rule on Friday that expands Title IX protection to include “gender identity,” according to CNN. Title IX prohibits discrimination… Read More