Courts
‘I was straight and pushed aside’: Supreme Court hears ‘reverse discrimination’ case in potential DEI shakeupThe Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments in a case that could make it easier for members of non-minority groups, such as whites and straight people, to sue over… Read More
Federal government
Federal judge blocks DOGE from accessing Education Department sensitive records(The Heartlander) — The newly created Department of Government Efficiency has been temporarily blocked from accessing sensitive data from the Education Department after a federal district judge ruled granting… Read More
DEI
Arizona lawmakers considering measure to amend state constitution with protections against DEI(The Heartlander) — As President Donald Trump dismantles diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies on a federal level, some states are taking steps to ensure that the discriminatory practices… Read More
Parenting
Parents’ rights victory: California school district to keep parental notification policy(The Heartlander) — A California school district will continue being able to notify parents when students request changes to their official or unofficial records after a legal battle over… Read More
Government
Senate committee advances Trump’s ed secretary pickPresident Donald Trump’s nominee for education secretary, Linda McMahon, cleared a Senate committee vote on Thursday in a crucial step for Republicans who hope McMahon will bring about major… Read More