2024 election
Analysis: South Carolina even more pivotal for Haley’s uphill quest(The Center Square) – Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, defeated by former President Donald Trump in New Hampshire on Tuesday, has vowed to continue her quest for the… Read More
Inflation
Continued inflation tops list of worries for Democrats, Republicans(The Center Square) – A new poll shows that Democrats and Republicans are concerned more about inflation than other potential crises, but voters from the two parties don’t see… Read More
Gender Transition
Transgender health care for Ohio minors banned; no boys on girls sports teams(The Center Square) – The Republican-dominated Ohio Senate followed the House’s lead Wednesday and easily voted to override Republican Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto of a bill that would ban… Read More
Education
Kansas, Missouri families plan Homeschool Capitol Days(The Heartlander) –Homeschooling parents in the Kansas City area don’t take their freedoms for granted – which is why they’re planning a visit to their legislators for a friendly… Read More
Public Education
Oklahoma Schools superintendent appoints ‘Libs of TikTok’ creator to media committee(The Center Square) – Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters announced Tuesday that he had appointed the creator of a social media account known for its outspoken criticism of sexualized materials… Read More
Government
‘Send them to the pound’: Oklahoma rep introduces bill to ban ‘furries’ from school, have them rounded up by ‘animal control’An Oklahoma state representative introduced a bill last week that would ban so-called “furries” from attending school. “Furries,” the New York Post says, are… Read More
Courts
Seattle cancer center fired Jewish counselor after she spoke up about an anti-trump DEI assignment. Now, she’s suing.(The Daily Signal) – A veteran social worker who says she was fired for expressing concern over racial harassment against her as a Jewish woman and political harassment over… Read More
Public Education
Virginia’s public-school enrollment is declining faster than expectedPublic school enrollment in Virginia is decreasing faster than expected, and started going down long before the pandemic, new data reveals. The University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center… Read More
Culture
On a mission to serve Navy SEALs’ kids with learning disabilities(The Daily Signal) – Navy SEAL deployments are often long and grueling, and leaving school-age children behind only adds to the challenge, especially if the… Read More
Government
Washington bill would require a convicted sex offender serve on state policy board(The Center Square) – A Washington bill would require a convicted sex offender be among the members of the State Sex Offender Policy Board, which would also be renamed… Read More
Public Education
School choice state sees record high school graduation rate in 2023(The Center Square) – Data from the Florida Department of Education shows Florida high school students graduated at a record rate in 2023 after years of steady improvement. Read More
Culture
‘There’s no more important fight … than the right to life,’ Heritage Foundation president says(The Daily Signal) – Look, thanks for inviting me to be here. What a tremendous program and how about a round of applause for Alison [Centofante], Kristan [Hawkins], everyone… Read More
Kansas City
Jackson County overrides veto to put 40-year stadium sales tax on April ballot(The Center Square) – The Jackson County Legislature voted on Monday to override County Executive Frank White’s veto and place a 3/8-cent sales tax on the April 2 ballot… Read More
Crime
In-N-Out announces first restaurant closure ever, citing Oakland crime(The Center Square) – In-N-Out Burger announced it is closing its profitable Oakland location in its first-ever permanent store closure, due to unrelenting crime and violence against customers and… Read More
Inflation
Inflationary woes: More chain stores closed in 2023, continuing into 2024(The Center Square) – More chain stores closed in 2023 as a result of high inflationary costs, with the trend continuing in 2024 led by the iconic department store,… Read More
Illegal Immigration
Democratic governors seek more migrant funding, border security(The Center Square) — A group of Democratic governors are calling on the Biden administration and Congress to address the immigration crisis by increasing federal funding for states and… Read More
Government
Washington legislation would ban student cell phones in most cases(The Center Square) – Some Washington public school districts have already done it, but a bill being considered in Olympia this week would ban cell phones for students during… Read More
Culture
Harvard will keep antisemitism task force co-chair who signed letter calling Israel a ‘regime of apartheid’(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Harvard University will keep a Jewish history professor who signed a letter calling Israel a “regime of apartheid” as the co-chair of the presidential… Read More
2024 election
Haley tries for strong showing against Trump as New Hampshire voters head to polls(The Center Square) – Presidential primary voters are heading to the polls in New Hampshire on Tuesday as former Ambassador Nikki Haley tries to mount an improbable takedown of… Read More
Christian Schools
Arizona study shows school choice keeps private education affordable, doesn’t inflate tuition costsNew data in Arizona show the state’s universal school choice program has not affected private school prices, contrary to the claims of school choice opponents. The… Read More