Government
Over the weekend: Assassination plot against Trump; arson attack on PA governor; student visas revoked; Bernie and AOC in CA; Russia strikes UkraineOver the weekend, newly released records revealed another plot to assassinate President Donald Trump, this time by a teen who has been charged with the February murder of his… Read More
Government
Pennsylvania Republican legislators introduce pro-family sales tax exemptions(The Center Square) – Legislators are considering another avenue to reduce the financial burden on Pennsylvania families. Rep. Joe Hogan, R-Penndel, recently announced a package of bills that… Read More
Public Education
Pittsburgh Public Schools at half capacity; consolidation vote on hold after backlashThe Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) board has postponed voting on a recent consolidation proposal, which had been criticized over a shortage of details provided to the community. “Without… Read More
Government
USDA paid to study queer farmers, Latinx masculinity, more on taxpayer dime(The Center Square) – U.S. taxpayers have shelled out tens of thousands of dollars in recent years to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for research on LGBT issues, the… Read More
Government
Trump hits UPenn with sanctions over males in girls’ sportsThe Trump administration is delaying $175 million in federal funding for The University of Pennsylvania for allowing boys and men to compete against girls and women in athletics. Read More
Courts
Pennsylvania school districts sue state over sex redefinitionTwo years after Pennsylvania redefined “sex” to include “gender identity,” two school districts are suing. The Thomas More Society (TMS) filed a lawsuit against Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office and… Read More
Congress
Pennsylvanians join the push to term limit Congress(The Center Square) – Rep. Jared Solomon, D-Philadelphia, has introduced a concurrent resolution calling Pennsylvania to join states seeking a constitutional amendment for Congressional term limits. A second… Read More
Public Education
Poor academics, declining enrollment show Philadelphians ‘hungry for alternatives’ to public schools, educational analyst saysPennsylvania’s failing public schools need more competition – not more money, argues the founder of a Philadelphia charter school. “Imagine bringing home a report card full of Ds… Read More
Government
Barely half of Pennsylvania school choice scholarships funded amid prospect of new Lifeline scholarshipsAs school choice expands across the nation, Pennsylvania is falling behind, a leading advocacy group says. Not only are its school choice programs failing to serve nearly half… Read More
Culture
‘They failed him’: Cross sex hormones killed her gender confused son(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Dominick Dunlap began taking female hormones at age 26 after just one visit to a gender clinic to have a “more feminine appearance.” Less… Read More
Politics
Watch: PA’s Ward says budget leaves kids trapped in failing schools(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania’s top ranking Senate Republican Kim Ward said that Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed budget may spend a lot on public schools, but still doesn’t rescue… Read More
Government
Pennsylvania lawmaker looking to reintroduce ‘superpower’ cursive handwriting in public schoolsHow can we help the next generation become better voters, boost physiological development, and increase their memory and executive functioning skills? Teach them cursive, argues one Pennsylvania lawmaker. Read More
Public Education
State tests show students still struggling with learning loss(The Center Square) – Test results from last year’s PSSA and Keystone tests, two measures of academic performance across Pennsylvania, show modest improvement in most areas, but the schools… Read More
Law Enforcement
‘Suspicious’ drone sightings reported in Virginia(The Center Square) – Law enforcement officials in Virginia have reported “suspicious” drone sightings appearing over counties containing sensitive military bases and national security facilities. The Stafford County… Read More
Government
7 takeaways from final hearing of task force investigating Trump assassination attempt(The Daily Signal) – A House task force probing the attempted assassination in July of Donald Trump held a final hearing Thursday that contained some fireworks, promises to improve,… Read More
Public Education
Pittsburgh school closure plan raises questions for parents(The Center Square) – Some Pittsburgh residents may feel déjà vu as the city’s public school system considers yet another plan to close buildings and redistribute many of its… Read More
2024 election
Casey concedes U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania(The Center Square) – Bob Casey Jr. is finally ready to say goodbye. Seventeen days after the polls closed, the two-term Democratic senator called Republican challenger Dave McCormick… Read More
Politics
Bob Casey endorsed illegal ballot counting scheme hours before PA Supreme Court smacked it down(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Defeated Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey published a Monday opinion piece in which he explained his refusal to concede his race and endorsed counting… Read More
Public Education
Pennsylvania school cancels classes after AI nude photo scandalLancaster Country Day School (LCDS) canceled classes Monday after AI-generated nude images of over 50 female students were leaked. Both Head of School Matt Micciche and board… Read More
Public Education
Low-achieving Pennsylvania schools failing to tell parents about school choice fundsSchools are failing and help’s available, but few know about it. That’s apparently what’s happening in Pennsylvania to tens of thousands of students trapped in low-achieving schools. Read More