Public Education
40% of Houston schools are failing, with D or F rankings(The Center Square) – Houston Independent School District, the largest public school system in Texas, has a 40% failure rate, with 111 of its schools with D or F… Read More
Culture
Educational tax credits cover many beneficial educational services besides tuition(The Center Square) – School tax credits pay for more than private school tuition, but those benefits rarely get as much discussion. At the House Republican Policy Committee… Read More
Culture
‘Warm, responsive and rule-bound,’ parenting style leads to best outcomes in children, says new reportParents who provide caring and sound discipline in their parenting style produce the most promising mental health outcomes for their children. So says a new research brief released… Read More
Hunter Biden
Hunter Biden hit with new tax-related indictment in California(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden's son, Hunter, is facing new charges.Federal prosecutors released a 56-page indictment late Thursday. The indictment unsealed in the Central District of California… Read More
Courts, Taxes
SCOTUS reviews Washington couple’s income tax suit some say could nullify tax code(The Center Square) – While the U.S. Supreme Court has yet to announce whether it will take up a case regarding whether or not a Washington state capital… Read More
Military
Alabama’s Tuberville ends nine-month hold on most military promotions(The Center Square) — Alabama Republican U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville on Tuesday ended his nearly 10-month hold on most military promotions over the Department of Defense's abortion policies.Tuberville… Read More
Culture
House Committee opens investigation into antisemitism at elite universities after ‘absolutely unacceptable’ testimony(Daily Caller New Foundation) – The House Committee on Education and the Workforce opened an investigation Thursday into Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) and the Massachusetts Institute… Read More
Government
Pentagon bill now includes taxpayer funding for abortion, sex changes(The Daily Signal) – The Heritage Foundation’s grassroots advocacy arm called Thursday for congressional lawmakers to reject the proposed National Defense Authorization Act, which includes funding for abortion… Read More
Federal government
Senator Joni Ernst places federal agencies on ‘naughty’ list(The Center Square) – It’s a Christmas list U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said President Joe Biden doesn’t want the public to see. Ernst’s “naughty” list of federal… Read More
Courts
Feds charge four with war crimes in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine(The Center Square) – Four Russia-affiliated military members were charged with war crimes that were unsealed Wednesday in Virginia, the first such charges since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Read More
Culture
Harvard president’s testimony raises the question: Was she qualified to lead in the first place?Harvard President Claudine Gay’s testimony on antisemitism raises questions about whether she’s fit to lead what some consider to be America’s most prestigious university. After a… Read More
Courts
‘Will not stop now’: AG sues university clinic allegedly transitioning minors for not complying with investigation(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Republican Attorney General Andrew Bailey of Missouri filed a counter-lawsuit against Washington University in St. Louis (WU) Thursday for refusing to provide records regarding… Read More
Culture
22-governor push for mandatory birth control coverage sparks religious concerns(The Center Square) – A 22-governor coalition organized by California Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging the federal government to pass regulations clarifying that non-prescription contraceptives will be covered under… Read More
Courts
‘Only the beginning’: Lawsuits from detransitioners are on rise(The Daily Signal) – As the number of people who have chosen to detransition out of a transgender identity continues to grow, a parallel increase in lawsuits… Read More
Josh Hawley
Hawley not giving up in effort to extend and expand federal compensation for victims of atomic bomb-era radiationJosh Hawley is playing both offense and defense in his continuing attempt to get the federal government to compensate victims of atomic bomb-era radiation in Missouri and elsewhere. Read More
Culture
‘It’s far from even handed.’ Overwhelming evidence suggests Biden DOJ targets pro-life supporters, fails to prosecute pro-abortion activists under FACE ActThe Department of Justice official who is supposed to investigate crimes against pro-life pregnancy resource centers once called them “fake clinics,” which are “harmful” and… Read More
Culture
University’s trans training labels adults as ‘privileged’ group oppressing children(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A University of West Virginia (UWV) transgender training for students and staff portrays adults as oppressors and abusers of children. The public university’s… Read More
Public Education
Penn president under fire after alum withdraws $100 million donation over antisemitismThe president of the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) is under fire after a prominent alumnus decided to withdraw a $100 million donation to the school. The loss is… Read More
Homeschools
Homeschool grad tackles NCAA over confusion regarding college soccer scholarshipHomeschooling’s innate flexibility helped Bowen McCloud excel on and off the playing field – until a misunderstanding by the NCAA almost derailed his college soccer career. The University… Read More
Guns, Illinois
District court plaintiffs reject Illinois’ argument for gun ban registry rules(The Center Square) – A federal judge is preparing to hear oral arguments in a challenge to Illinois’ looming gun ban registry. Plaintiffs are looking to delay the Jan. Read More