2024 election
Some cities, states prepare for Election Day unrest(The Center Square) – While the country collectively holds its breath awaiting election results Tuesday and perhaps later into the week, government officials have prepared cities across the country for… Read More
2024 election
Teachers union aims for more control of Chicago schools with election(The Center Square) – Chicago’s first school board election is coming at a time of turmoil for the city’s public school system. Mayor Brandon Johnson’s hand-picked school board president, Reverend… Read More
2024 election
Within a few hours of being sued, DOJ agrees not to interfere in Texas election(The Center Square) – Within a few hours of being sued, the U.S. Department of Justice agreed not to interfere in Tuesday’s election process and a federal judge issued a… Read More
2024 election
Imposter election officials ‘can’t sneak around’ Illinois polling places(The Center Square) – A recent law passed by the Illinois legislature removed the requirement for election judges to display their names on their badges. In a video from Pennsylvania… Read More
Missouri State University
Missouri State University post-election counseling offers calm jars, coloring pages and sensory fidgets for stressed-out studentsIn a since-deleted social media post, the Missouri State University Family Association this week offered students post-election counseling that includes “self-care activities such as calm jars, coloring pages and sensory… Read More
Congress, Uncategorized
Universities scorched in Republican congressional report(The Center Square) – An antisemitism report led by a North Carolina congresswoman lands on four distinctive conclusions, determining that college administrators put “the wants of terrorist sympathizers over the… Read More
Federal Spending
Musk’s proposal to cut $2 trillion in federal spending questioned(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump’s billionaire supporter Elon Musk suggested that he could cut $2 trillion from the federal budget during a campaign rally. Brian Riedl, a… Read More
Border
Trump border security policy may include Mexico tariff(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump said Monday he would impose a double-digit tariff on Mexico if the nation doesn’t stop illegal border crossings. During a speech in… Read More
Elections
Florida congressman files bills to strengthen election integrity related to border crisis(The Center Square) – A group of Republican lawmakers, led by U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-FL, has filed election integrity bills related to the border crisis. Gaetz filed the “Judicial… Read More
Culture
Cuban Americans in Kansas City warn of communist traits washing over American government, cultureGovernment censorship and dependency. Religious intolerance. The jailing of political rivals and dissidents. Supply problems and emptying shelves. Unaffordable goods. Leaders lying through their teeth. Demonization by race and class. Read More
2024 election
Poll shows gap in voters over confidence in election(The Center Square) – Based on the Pew Research Poll, a majority of voters are somewhat confident that the 2024 presidential race will run smoothly, with accurate counts and the… Read More
Economy
U.S. economy adds 12,000 jobs in October, fewer than expected(The Center Square) – The U.S. economy added 12,000 jobs in October, far fewer than expected and the lowest monthly total since December 2020. With the election just days away,… Read More
Weather
Helene: In North Carolina, 7 missing, 101 dead; 229 died in 7 states(The Center Square) – Seven North Carolinians remain unaccounted for or missing and 101 in the state are dead from Hurricane Helene, which has claimed the lives of 229 across… Read More
Illegal Immigration
Texas sees 51% drop in border apprehensions after Operation Lone Star expands(The Center Square) – Border Patrol apprehensions of illegal border crossers in Texas dropped 51% in one year, according to federal data. The stark decline comes after Gov. Greg Abbott… Read More
2024 election
FBI drop box arson investigation continues as WA law enforcement step up patrols(The Center Square) – The FBI continues to investigate Monday’s arson that destroyed hundreds of election ballots inside a Vancouver, Wash., drop box. An incendiary device was also dropped next… Read More
COVID-19
House panel seeks criminal charges against Cuomo(The Center Square) — A House panel is recommending that former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo be brought up on criminal charges for providing false statements about his handling of… Read More
Education
Wisconsin voters reluctant to approve tax hikes for school funding, poll finds(The Center Square) – With a total of 137 local school referendum questions spread across ballots in Wisconsin, recent data shows voters’ support for increasing property taxes to fund public… Read More
2024 election
Competing visions for the nation highlighted on election trail(The Center Square) – With just six days until Election Day, both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris made appearances in North Carolina on Wednesday.They were 60… Read More
Education, Gender
Olathe School District officials dodge questions on possible state law violation on student restroom usage(The Sentinel) — Questions following multiple reports from parents who say Mission Trail Middle School officials in Olathe are allowing a biological girl to use the boys’ restroom and locker… Read More
Gender Transition
Researcher who hid futility of puberty blockers harmed children, violated public trust, watchdog saysA researcher’s hiding of a study that found no mental health improvement for minors taking puberty blockers only hurt children and parents, and bordered on malpractice. That’s the considered… Read More