Public Education
Oklahoma parent blasts teacher for showing ‘highly sexualized’ ‘Kinky Boots’ movie in classAn Oklahoma mother is outraged by a teacher secretly showing a “highly sexualized” movie about drag queens to her daughter’s class. Catherine Davis told local media her… Read More
Politics
Law professor questions if Constitution should be amended to silence ‘ultra-wealthy’ like Elon Musk(Daily Caller News Foundation) – University of California at Los Angeles law professor Rick Hasen questioned if a constitutional amendment was needed to address campaign involvement by “ultra-wealthy” people… Read More
Public Education
Nearly 3 of 5 teachers weigh leaving classroom, Illinois teachers’ union reports(The Center Square) – Former Republican state Sen. Darren Bailey is sounding the alarm about a new Illinois Education Association survey that finds almost three out of every five… Read More
Courts
Order on Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law expected by Nov. 15(The Center Square) – The U.S. District Court for the District of Middle Louisiana heard arguments and witness testimony on Gov. Jeff Landry’s House Bill 71, which requires public… Read More
Public Education
Poll: Democrats and Republicans back school choice(The Center Square) — A poll of 1,200 likely Tennessee voters shows both Democrats and Republicans would back candidates who support school choice. Democratic voters were even more… Read More
Public Education
Public schools nationwide face mass closures due to low enrollmentPublic schools across the nation are facing widespread enrollment issues, forcing many districts to consolidate or even close schools. School leaders often cite budget issues and thinly… Read More
Politics
Secret Service omitted Trump shooter rooftop from security perimeter in ‘stunning security failure’, House report says(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Secret Service failed to include the rooftop of the American Glass Research (AGR) building, which Thomas Matthew Crooks shot former President Trump from,… Read More
Culture
Coalition of Pro-Life Medical Professionals Challenges Misinformation About Chemical Abortion(The Daily Signal) – A coalition of doctors and medical organizations are calling for transparency surrounding women’s health to combat misinformation about the abortion pill and pro-life… Read More
Culture
Hospitals reporting spike in migrants falling off border wall, needing medical attention(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Local hospitals are reporting a spike in migrants needing medical attention after falling off the U.S.-Mexico border wall in the southern California region. Read More
Economy
Everyday Economics: Will the current productivity boom fizzle out?(The Center Square) – Last week, retail sales data confirmed that the financial condition of most households may have somewhat stabilized. Strong wage growth and a sharp decline… Read More
2024 election
As early voting begins in Texas, Trump, Cruz lead in latest Texas polls(The Center Square) – As early voting began Monday in Texas, two new Texas-based polls show former President Donald Trump and incumbent U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz are ahead. Read More
2024 election
Poll: Harris slips further with Black voters, Trump takes Hispanics(The Center Square) – Newly released polling data on former President Donald Trump’s increased margins with Black and Hispanic voters mark a seismic shift in the electorate with just… Read More
Gender, Kansas
New database shows extent of gender-affirming treatment in Kansas, nationwide(The Sentinel) — There are 93 juvenile patients receiving gender-affirming treatment in Kansas, 22 of whom have had surgery and 71 of whom are on puberty blockers, according to… Read More
Kansas City
‘Take Back JoCo’ grassroots movement implores Nov. 5 voters to rein in Johnson County spending, imperiousnessFrustrated by what they say are big-spending, out-of-touch Johnson County, Kansas, leaders, and unable to rely on local news media to hold them accountable, an ad hoc group of… Read More
Kamala Harris
Harris sparks horror, outrage by telling Christians ‘you guys are at the wrong rally’Vice President Kamala Harris ignited a firestorm of shock and revulsion in recent days by dismissively telling a pair of vocal Christian students, “Oh, you guys are at the… Read More
Christian Schools
It’s special to them: Christian school founders start microschools for special-ed studentsWhen it comes to helping special-needs kids, Christian microschools are stepping up to the table. A table is exactly what inspired Beverly Smith to name her school… Read More
Public Education
Three of four public schools still struggle to find teachers, government reportsPublic schools across the nation are still struggling to hire enough teachers, government researchers report. The average public school had six teaching vacancies as… Read More
Public Education
Kentucky school board accused of illegal election interference after advocating against school choice(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A joint school board meeting in Kentucky on Thursday has been accused of violating the state’s law by openly using taxpayer resources to oppose… Read More
Courts
Lawsuit seeks to stop implementation of Bible lessons in Oklahoma schools(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A group of parents, teachers and religious leaders filed a lawsuit Thursday with the Oklahoma Supreme Court challenging a new state requirement to teach… Read More
Government
Biden-Harris administration calls for expanding rules forcing private health insurance to hand out free birth control(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Biden-Harris administration’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed a rule Monday that would expand the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) requirement for… Read More