Culture
‘Deepfake’ danger: Children who exploit other kids online using pornographic imagery(The Daily Signal) – In a show of bipartisanship outrage at a recent Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin and Republican Sen. Lindsey… Read More
Government
Bill mandating fentanyl education for students passes Washington state HouseA bill requiring public schools to teach 7th and 9th grade students about the dangers of fentanyl has passed the Washington House of Representatives and heads to the Senate. Read More
Public Education
Teachers assaulted by students daily in Nashville public schoolsTeachers and staff assaults in Nashville are so egregious that some teachers don’t bother to discipline students. Others are simply quitting. In the previous school year, nearly 350… Read More
Culture
US Navy’s STEM ‘equity’ program prioritized candidates, internships based on race, docs show(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The U.S. Navy approved more than $750,000 for a project that, while purporting to “equitably” increase the number of students interested in serving in… Read More
Culture
Actors on ‘The Chosen’ explain the joys, challenges of portraying biblical characters on the big screen(The Daily Signal) – The Bible provides readers with glimpses into the personalities of Jesus’ Twelve Apostles, but little is known about the details of their lives. That can be… Read More
Culture
High school girls’ basketball team forfeits game after injuries mount against opposing team allegedly playing a maleThe girls’ basketball team from the Collegiate Charter School of Lowell in Massachusetts reportedly forfeited a game after only 16 minutes of play, possibly due… Read More
Government
Bill allowing concealed carry-on school grounds advances in South Dakota SenateA South Dakota Senate committee approved a school safety bill that would permit the concealed carry of firearms on school grounds under certain conditions. Sponsored by Sen. Brent… Read More
Elections, Missouri
AG candidate Will Scharf: Scrap ‘Missouri Plan’ cranking out liberal judges, crack down on crime, get conservative values over the finish lineMissouri needs to dump the Missouri Plan for the selection of judges, as it’s allowed a third of the state government to be hijacked by a liberal “cartel.”That’s… Read More
Public Education
Walkouts causing additional closures in Durham, NC school district(The Center Square) – Students in Durham could be required to make up school days lost to employee walkouts over an ongoing pay dispute if it’s not soon resolved,… Read More
Public Education
Minnesota school district to allow Muslim families to opt out of LGBT reading lessons(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The St. Louis Park public school district in Minnesota will reportedly allow Muslim families to opt out of LGBT reading lessons for students. Read More
Culture
DEI training halted for Washington firefighters, medics, after complaints of racial, gender biasA diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) training for Washington state firefighters and medics was recently suspended after criticism from employees. The training, titled “Stronger Together: An introduction to… Read More
Public Education
Half of parents want to customize their child’s K-12 education, report showsNearly half of America’s parents want to customize their child’s education. The new Choose to Learn 2024 report surveyed “open-minded parents” to find out… Read More
Crime, Kansas City
Missouri leaders pause day after mass shooting at Super Bowl victory celebration(The Center Square) – Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson postponed a public announcement on Thursday and the House speaker abruptly ended a media briefing after opening with remarks about… Read More
President Donald Trump
Trump’s first criminal trial date March 25 in New York(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump’s first criminal trial date, in a case involving porn actress Stormy Daniels, will be March 25. A New York judge… Read More
President Donald Trump
Attorneys grill Georgia DA Willis’ lover Nathan Wade over travel, relationships(The Center Square) – Attorneys grilled the former lover of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis for several hours Thursday over the couple’s relationship and when it started, as… Read More
Illegal Immigration
As Texas resistance grows, illegal entries increase in Arizona, California, New Mexico(The Center Square) – As Texas continues to put up resistance at major illegal crossing points at its border with Mexico, illegal entries have increased in Arizona, California and… Read More
Inflation
Former CEO: High interest rates ‘killing’ companies as layoffs continue(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden is blaming corporations for high prices and “shrinkflation.” Business executives and many economists disagree, arguing the real problem is inflation created by… Read More
Public Education
Gov. Ron DeSantis calls out ‘bad actors’ on curriculum transparency, promises ‘consequences’ in FloridaFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis continued to debunk the narrative that so-called “book bans” are occurring in Florida, saying that parents have a right to object to graphic sexual material that… Read More
Culture
NCAA official resigns over transgender takeover of women’s sports: This is ‘massive … authorized cheating’(The Daily Signal) – Whatever hopes people had for a new day at the NCAA have officially died out. A year into Charlie Baker’s reign and the wildfire threatening… Read More
Culture
Feds’ college financial aid change would penalize multi-child families(The Daily Signal) – Families across the country are struggling with the high cost of gas, groceries, and rent. Now they can add one more financial hardship… Read More