Israel
Judge upholds suspension of anti-Israel group at University of Vermont(The Heartlander) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by an anti-Israel group at the University of Vermont (UVM) over its suspension. The group, Students for… Read More
President Donald Trump
Manifest Destiny? Trump’s expansionist ideas have U.S. historical precedent(The Center Square) – President-elect Donald Trump has made international headlines by suggesting that Canada could become the 51st state and the U.S. could purchase Greenland. U.S. expansionist… Read More
Courts
Saint Louis Public Schools accused of suppressing free speech, dissent in new lawsuit(The Heartlander) — Saint Louis Public Schools faces a lawsuit for allegedly stifling criticism from parents and community members.The lawsuit was filed by Chester Asher, a longtime educator… Read More
President Donald Trump
Trump celebrates special counsel’s exit before inauguration(The Center Square) – President-elect Donald Trump took aim at special counsel Jack Smith once again after the prosecutor resigned days before Trump is set to re-take the nation's… Read More
Economy
Consumers feeling more confident in economy post-election(The Center Square) – Consumers are becoming increasingly confident in the economy, the December results rising for the fifth month in a row. This is according to preliminary… Read More
Abortion
NM Supreme Court strikes down pro-life sanctuaries for the unborn(The Heartlander) — The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Thursday to invalidate local pro-life ordinances that banned abortion. Communities such as Clovis and Hobbs, as well… Read More
Government
Senate could vote soon on bill banning transgender athletes in girls’ sportsA bill to prevent males who identify as transgender from competing in girls’ sports could be voted on in the coming weeks in the U.S. Senate. Senate Majority… Read More
Opinion
Social media fuels global conservative unity movement(The Daily Signal) – Sometimes, ostensibly discrete global events come into focus and form a unified pattern. When that happens, the world suddenly starts making sense. Here are some… Read More
Public Education
Reports call for billions more to fund Colorado K-12, some say unnecessarily(The Center Square) – Two studies released last week are calling for Colorado to spend billions more on K-12 education programs. This comes as absenteeism grows and enrollment… Read More
Courts
NM Supreme Court rules against sanctuaries for the unborn, but pro-lifers see silver liningThe New Mexico Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Thursday to invalidate local pro-life ordinances that banned abortion, but pro-life advocates see the bright side. Communities such as Clovis… Read More
Government
New Hampshire governor calls to expand school choiceNew Hampshire’s freshman Gov. Kelly Ayotte was applauded for endorsing school choice in her inaugural address. After being sworn into office on Thursday, Ayotte… Read More
World
1 in 8 Christians worldwide is persecuted ‘because of faith in Jesus,’ report reveals(The Daily Signal) – One in every eight Christians around the world faces persecution, ranging from imprisonment and censorship to extra-judicial and government-sanctioned martyrdom, according to a new report. Read More
Public Education
After-school club in D.C. is racially segregated, violates Constitution, federal complaint allegesA parent advocacy group has blown the whistle on racial segregation in Washington D.C.’s public schools. Parents Defending Education (PDE) filed a federal complaint… Read More
Government
Former COVID ‘experts’ return to media expecting bird flu pandemicDespite statements from national health agencies that bird flu (H5N1) remains a low risk to people in general, health officials and pundits from the COVID-19… Read More
Public Education
Youngkin’s new school accountability system approved by feds(The Center Square) — The new year has already brought the Youngkin administration long-anticipated news: The U.S. Department of Education has approved Virginia’s new school performance and support framework. Read More
Government
As violent Venezuelan gang plagues US, Biden DHS issues deportation protections for migrants from same country(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Biden administration rolled out deportation protections to nearly a million foreign nationals living in the United States, including hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans. Read More
Culture
Family who sang hymn in midst of California wildfire rubble praises God for 36 years in home(The Daily Signal) – When Peter and Jacqueline Halpin evacuated the home they lived in for 36 years due to the Eaton wildfire, they had no idea… Read More
Politics
The stench is gone: Trump responds to lawfare prosecutor’s surprise resignation(The Daily Signal) – President-elect Donald Trump celebrated the resignation of Jack Smith, the special counsel who oversaw two legal cases against Trump and whom a judge had ruled… Read More
Homeschools
3 steps homeschool parents can take in 2025 to safeguard their rightsWhen it comes to protecting educational freedoms, parents may not always realize the most important advances take place locally – within states, communities, or sometimes even families. “We… Read More
Crime
Arsonists caught on video as LA burns; half of fires historically set by homeless(The Center Square) – Arsonists have been caught on camera lighting fires across Los Angeles as the city burns, highlighting the role of crime and homelessness in the area’s… Read More