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Michaela Estruth

Michaela Estruth is a culture reporter for Heartlander News. She graduated from Hillsdale College and has written for various publications including The Wall Street Journal, The Federalist, WORLD…

Government
Trump deploys ICE agents to relieve long lines at airports amid Democrat-led DHS funding freeze

President Donald Trump ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Officers to assist with airport chaos across the country as TSA agents are absent or working without pay on the… Read More

March 23, 2026
Culture
New study explores why America’s young men are ‘demoralized’

Despite their ambition, many young men are failing to accomplish their goals, especially as the value of a college degree decreases and marriage and family is delayed, according to a new report from the Institute… Read More

March 23, 2026
Christian Schools
Christian education will sustain America, preserve founding principles, advocates say 

Christian education is the “last stand” and “greatest hope” to preserve and pass American values to the next generation, Herzog Foundation Institute Director Sadie Elliott said at an event… Read More

March 20, 2026
Christianity
Fired nurse tells Religious Liberty Commission she was forced to choose between her faith, radical gender ideology

(The Heartlander) — When Valerie Kloosterman, a nurse of more than 15 years, requested a religious accommodation to excuse her from diversity training on gender fluidity and transgender procedures,… Read More

March 19, 2026
Faith
Moody Bible wins religious liberty case after Chicago Public Schools settles

(The Heartlander) — Chicago Public Schools has agreed to settle a religious freedom lawsuit after it unlawfully barred Moody Bible Institute students from completing necessary student teaching hours because… Read More

March 13, 2026