World
‘All bets are off’: How the Iran conflict might ripple through the US economyAmericans will feel the punch of rising energy costs after the latest U.S. and Israeli military action in Iran, several energy sector experts told The Heartlander, but how much it… Read More
Culture
Report: Modern teens are dating, socializing less than previous generationsModern teens are less likely to date, attend parties or visit friends frequently, new research shows. Analysis from the Institute for Family Studies (IFS) compared the social habits of teens from… Read More
Government
California ballot measure could create nation’s largest school choice programIn a bold move, California school choice advocates are attempting to launch what could be the nation’s largest school choice program and amend the state Constitution to eliminate a ban on public money going to religious schools. Supporters are… Read More
Government
Maryland Democrats, unions want to repeal ban on teacher strikesThe Maryland General Assembly may repeal the state’s ban on teachers’ union strikes. House Bill 1492, sponsored by over 20 Democrats, would give public school employees –… Read More
Government
Hegseth on Iran: ‘We’ll go as far as we need to go’Secretary of War Pete Hegseth promised America would not rule out the possibility of American boots on the ground in the conflict with Iran. “We’ll go as far as we… Read More
Culture
Fox’s ‘The Faithful’ brings women of the Bible to life while staying true to Scripture, writer saysIt’s not often that a TV series creator hopes his work will send viewers back to their Bibles – but that’s precisely the desire of the man behind an ambitious new Fox drama centered on… Read More
Homeschools
More American Jews should consider homeschooling, writer concludesIf you’re Jewish and deciding between public schools or day schools for your children, try a third educational option – homeschooling, a mother of six argues. “Watching peers struggle under the weight of schooling that is… Read More
Courts
Pro-life advocates remain hopeful after positive hearing on restricting chemical abortionA federal court in Louisiana heard arguments Tuesday regarding the health and safety of thousands of women and many more unborn babies’ lives – and pro-life lawyers are hopeful. The… Read More
Culture
Don’t Miss: Parade of six planets viewable this weekend, total lunar eclipse TuesdaySix planets will come together and align in a planetary parade in celestial event that peaks Saturday, followed by a total lunar eclipse on Tuesday. Mercury, Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter… Read More
Culture
Expert: National Day of Reading a ‘Trojan Horse’ to indoctrinate kidsChildren across the nation will be subjected to LGBTQ propaganda on Friday during the “National Day of Reading,” sponsored by the innocuously named group, “Welcoming Schools.” Parents may be surprised to learn it’s put… Read More
Culture
Boy Scouts to end ‘woke’ diversity, equity and inclusion policies, says HegsethDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the Pentagon will continue support for Scouting America (Scouts) after the group committed to removing all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. “These, and other changes that Scouting America’s leadership committed… Read More
Public Education
Payment for ‘nonexistent services’ leads North Kansas City school district to update policies(Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify that the district itself is not under investigation.) North Kansas City School District is scrambling after an audit showed over half… Read More
Public Education
Open enrollment benefits all children, not just ‘rich, white kids,’ analyst arguesAs New Hampshire considers implementing open enrollment statewide, a recent commentary takes aim at naysayers suggesting this will hurt students and underserved districts. “We know it’s a fantasy… Read More
Politics
‘The left is crazy and controls the Democratic Party,’ Rep. Jordan saysThe left is crazy and controls the Democratic Party, but not all Democrats are that way, Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, told The Heartlander’s Chris Stigall ahead… Read More
Government
Trump is reinstating the ‘basics’ of the American Dream, Rep. Rich McCormick tells The LionAhead of the State of the Union speech, Rep. Rich McCormick called President Donald Trump’s policies the “basics” of the American Dream: stable taxes and interest rates, support for families and seniors, pro-business policy and wage growth… Read More
Public Education
Top lawyer blows the whistle on ‘epidemic of sexual abuse’ in public schoolsA California attorney has blown the whistle on the rampant sexual abuse of children in public schools – and the people that are covering it up. Read More
Christian Schools
VR classical school grows as school choice expandsClassical schooling and virtual reality don’t usually go together, but one “edupreneur” has found a way to combine them. Adam Mangana, CEO of OptimaEd, has created what he calls the… Read More
Culture
Missouri police chase convict for 9 hours; suspect, 2 deputies killedA Missouri sheriff’s deputy was fatally shot at a traffic stop on Monday and another died early Tuesday morning during a shootout with the suspect. Richard Dean Bird, 45, shot and… Read More
Culture
Structure, discipline yield stronger relationships, parenting study findsWhile enforcing rules makes parenting “feel harder” in the moment, parents and children both say their relationships improve under clear expectations in the long run, according to a recent… Read More
Government
Watch: Wrong-way trucker with Minnesota CDL stopped in MissouriA truck driver with a Minnesota commercial driver’s license drove the wrong way on a Missouri highway for several miles before being stopped by police. No one was injured after the driver… Read More