Government
Proposed ‘Baby Olivia’ laws would teach public school students about fetal developmentSeveral red states are considering “Baby Olivia” laws, which would require public schools to show scientifically accurate videos of fetal development to students. According to Utah’s HB 315, for example, during human development instruction… Read More
Public Education
‘A problem no one can seem to solve’: Summing up the public-school math education crisisDespite getting good grades in the 2024-25 academic year, Ebony Coleman’s daughter knew she needed help in math. “When my daughter was in eighth grade, she told me she was probably going to drop… Read More
World
Spain court OKs assisted suicide for 25-year-old woman paralyzed from previous suicide attemptA court in Spain has cleared the way for a 25-year-old woman who became paralyzed after attempting suicide to end her life through assisted suicide. The Barcelona woman, identified in reports as Noelia, attempted suicide… Read More
Government
‘Colossal expansion of US energy’: Trump touts major tech company agreementSeveral major tech companies and President Donald Trump signed a pledge Wednesday to protect ratepayers from energy guzzling data centers as his administration embraces artificial intelligence (AI) innovation. The Trump administration has championed AI… Read More
Government
American sub sinks Iranian warship; Hegseth vows US is ‘just getting started’ as conflict intensifies“America is winning” was Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s message on Wednesday about military operations in Iran, in a conflict he said is “accelerating, not decelerating.” “We are just getting started,”… Read More
Public Education
Portland schools report ‘mid-year operating gap’ on top of $50 million deficit for next yearIn yet another financial blow to Oregon’s largest district, Portland Public Schools has admitted a “mid-year operating gap” in addition to its $50 million budget shortfall for next year. Read More
Culture
Atlanta Hawks’ promotion of local strip club questioned by veteran NBA playerA veteran NBA player is speaking out against a controversial partnership between the Atlanta Hawks and a local strip club, saying it undermines the league’s values and – more significantly – objectifies women. Center… Read More
Public Education
Baltimore’s schools battle 20% dropout rate, more than twice the state averageMore than 20% of Baltimore students are leaving high school before graduating, a new report discovered. “The Maryland State Department of Education says Baltimore City Public Schools has a 20.8% dropout rate,… Read More
Courts
Texas man charged after slipping girlfriend abortion pills to kill unborn childA Texas man was arrested and charged last week after authorities said he slipped abortion-inducing medication to his girlfriend to end her pregnancy without her consent. Detectives with the Montgomery… Read More
World
‘All bets are off’: How the Iran conflict might ripple through the US economyAmericans will feel the punch of rising energy costs after the latest U.S. and Israeli military action in Iran, several energy sector experts told The Heartlander, but how much it… Read More
Culture
Report: Modern teens are dating, socializing less than previous generationsModern teens are less likely to date, attend parties or visit friends frequently, new research shows. Analysis from the Institute for Family Studies (IFS) compared the social habits of teens from… Read More
Government
California ballot measure could create nation’s largest school choice programIn a bold move, California school choice advocates are attempting to launch what could be the nation’s largest school choice program and amend the state Constitution to eliminate a ban on public money going to religious schools. Supporters are… Read More
Government
Maryland Democrats, unions want to repeal ban on teacher strikesThe Maryland General Assembly may repeal the state’s ban on teachers’ union strikes. House Bill 1492, sponsored by over 20 Democrats, would give public school employees –… Read More
Government
Hegseth on Iran: ‘We’ll go as far as we need to go’Secretary of War Pete Hegseth promised America would not rule out the possibility of American boots on the ground in the conflict with Iran. “We’ll go as far as we… Read More
Culture
Fox’s ‘The Faithful’ brings women of the Bible to life while staying true to Scripture, writer saysIt’s not often that a TV series creator hopes his work will send viewers back to their Bibles – but that’s precisely the desire of the man behind an ambitious new Fox drama centered on… Read More
Homeschools
More American Jews should consider homeschooling, writer concludesIf you’re Jewish and deciding between public schools or day schools for your children, try a third educational option – homeschooling, a mother of six argues. “Watching peers struggle under the weight of schooling that is… Read More
Courts
Pro-life advocates remain hopeful after positive hearing on restricting chemical abortionA federal court in Louisiana heard arguments Tuesday regarding the health and safety of thousands of women and many more unborn babies’ lives – and pro-life lawyers are hopeful. The… Read More
Culture
Don’t Miss: Parade of six planets viewable this weekend, total lunar eclipse TuesdaySix planets will come together and align in a planetary parade in celestial event that peaks Saturday, followed by a total lunar eclipse on Tuesday. Mercury, Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter… Read More
Culture
Expert: National Day of Reading a ‘Trojan Horse’ to indoctrinate kidsChildren across the nation will be subjected to LGBTQ propaganda on Friday during the “National Day of Reading,” sponsored by the innocuously named group, “Welcoming Schools.” Parents may be surprised to learn it’s put… Read More
Culture
Boy Scouts to end ‘woke’ diversity, equity and inclusion policies, says HegsethDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the Pentagon will continue support for Scouting America (Scouts) after the group committed to removing all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. “These, and other changes that Scouting America’s leadership committed… Read More