Courts
Outrage after Houston judge allows capital murder suspects out on bail to kill againA judge in Texas has released a number of murder suspects, including convicts awaiting capital murder sentencing, only to see them commit more violent crimes while free. Now the community,… Read More
Politics
Former Jill Biden aide urges the Bidens to stay out of politics following the former president’s speechThe Biden family doesn’t have a place in American politics anymore, according to someone who used to work for them. Michael LaRosa, who served as former First Lady Jill Biden’s… Read More
Government
Bill on medical examinations in mass shootings passes TN House and Senate, heads to governorTennessee medical examiners will be required to review the medication history of suspects of mass shootings if Gov. Bill Lee signs a bill headed to his desk. Senate Bill 1146, sponsored… Read More
World
Weekend roundup: Pope Francis dies hours after Easter; Trump admin versus Harvard; more deportation battles; China threatens US trade partnersPope Francis dead at 88 Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at 7:35 a.m. at the Vatican, according to the Associated Press, just hours after an… Read More
Public Education
Poor academic outcomes persist in highly funded Oklahoma schools, report findsMore taxpayer money doesn’t necessarily result in a better education, analysts conclude in a new survey of Oklahoma public schools. “The argument that increased school funding produces better academic outcomes,… Read More
Culture
$500K fundraiser for teen murder suspect surpasses donations for victim’s familyThe 17-year-old suspect accused of murdering another 17-year-old at a Texas track meet this month has raised more money online than the dead boy’s family. A GiveSendGo account set… Read More
Public Education
Arkansas poised to become fifth state to require school instruction on pre-birth baby developmentArkansas will soon ensure its public-school students learn about prenatal baby development. The state House passed legislation this week to direct the state’s Department of Education… Read More
Public Education
39K apply for Louisiana’s new school choice program, ‘among the largest turnouts’ in the nationMore than 39,000 students have applied for Louisiana’s new school choice program, the equivalent of about 6% of the state’s public-school enrollment. Applications came at nearly 1,000 per day during… Read More
Culture
Newly minted transgender sanctuary city in MA announces firefighter DEI trainingMassachusetts’ second-largest city is requiring new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) training for its firefighters, including training on the “gender unicorn.” The city of Worcester announced the policy two months after declaring itself… Read More
Culture
MU Health ‘out of network’ for Elevance Health/Anthem patients after insurer fails to reach agreementDeclining health outcomes in rural Missouri are getting worse after Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield failed to agree with University of Missouri Health Care on higher reimbursement rates for… Read More
Culture
2 dead, 6 wounded, gunman in custody after shooting at Florida State UniversityA 20-year-old is in custody after allegedly opening fire and killing two people on the campus of Florida State University. The gunman and at least six others are reportedly injured,… Read More
World
40 Christians killed by Islamic terrorists in Nigeria on Palm Sunday, thousands homelessAt least 40 Christians were killed by a Muslim terror group in Nigeria on Palm Sunday, according to President Bola Tinubu. The victims of the… Read More
Courts
Federal judge sides with school against NH parents who protested trans athlete; Trump DOJ disagreesFree speech bowed to transgender “rights” as a federal judge ruled in favor of a New Hampshire school’s policy banning parents from protesting males in women’s… Read More
Public Education
Rigorous instruction, school safety cited as reasons families are leaving NYC’s public schoolsNearly half of families leaving New York City’s public schools are looking for “more rigorous education,” and a quarter of them have safety concerns, a new survey reveals. “Education Department… Read More
Courts
Teachers’ lawsuit against anti-parent California gender policy to move forwardA lawsuit filed by two teachers against California’s support for school policies to conceal a child’s gender identity from parents can move forward, a federal judge has ruled. Escondido teachers… Read More
Government
First baby safely surrendered under enhanced Nebraska Safe Haven LawA healthy infant was surrendered at a safe haven location in the northeast region of Nebraska thanks to a new state law. The baby is now receiving care from the… Read More
Public Education
Busing costs double to over $15M for Massachusetts school districtA public school district in Massachusetts is grappling with soaring transportation expenses for its 11,000 students, a recent news report concluded. “I am horrified at the… Read More
Government
NIH to study those who regret gender transitionsPresident Donald Trump’s administration wants to know more about those who have negative experiences with and regret transitioning. The administration recently ordered the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study… Read More
Public Education
Another shooting at Dallas high school riddled with violenceA 17-year-old student is in custody after shooting four people at a Dallas high school Tuesday, the second shooting at the school in one year. No one died in the… Read More
Public Education
Texans want moral, biblical instruction in public schools, poll findsEight in 10 Texas voters want morality to be taught in schools, and a strong majority even support biblical instruction, a new poll found. Most Texans… Read More