Culture
‘We’re gay but this is crazy’: Lesbian couple shocked by Barnes & Noble’s LGBT kids’ book sectionA lesbian couple was overwhelmed by Barnes & Noble’s gay bookshelf for children during Pride month. “We’re gay but this is crazy,” one says while naming off titles such as… Read More
Culture
Jonathan Pokluda: America is in the middle of a spiritual awakening, ‘without a doubt’A pastor who travels the country and regularly speaks on college campuses says he believes America is experiencing a spiritual awakening, with people more open to the gospel than he’s… Read More
Government
‘A nation that prays is a nation that prospers,’ says Trump at Faith Office LuncheonPresident Donald Trump praised the positive role of faith in America’s history in wide-ranging remarks delivered at the White House Faith Office Luncheon on Monday. “From the earliest days of… Read More
Public Education
‘Glaring and alarming’ issues spur closer monitoring of Connecticut district’s special education servicesThe Connecticut State Department of Education will expand oversight into the Hartford Public Schools district after one of its special education students sued, saying she graduated without learning to read… Read More
Government
Texas governor wants Legislature to crack down on abortion pillsTexas Gov. Greg Abbott has called lawmakers back to Austin for a 30-day special session starting July 21, and one of the top priorities is stopping the flow of abortion… Read More
Culture
Watch: Trump Cabinet member leads prayer for Texas flood victimsHousing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner led President Donald Trump’s entire cabinet in a prayer for those affected by the Texas floods. “Lord God, we lift up the families… Read More
Courts
DOJ sues California over Title IX violations in women’s sportsThe U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state of California and the agency that governs female athletics over repeated Title IX violations. The DOJ’s Civil Rights… Read More
Government
School choice booming in New Hampshire after program becomes universalNew Hampshire’s universal school choice program is processing thousands of applications since Gov. Kelly Ayotte removed the income cap in June for the Education Freedom Account… Read More
Government
Vermont restricts school choice, making private schools ‘guaranteed losers’A new Vermont law is limiting places where families can use public tuition dollars, and private schools are paying the price. After Gov. Phil Scott signed H. 454, now known… Read More
Government
Pulte doubles down on homebuyer push, rejects pressure from lobbyistsFederal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte is doubling down on his efforts to help Americans buy homes – and says he won’t yield to intimidation from lobbyists or powerful… Read More
Government
National school choice program begins path to 2027 launch under ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’As the dust settles after the July 4 signing of the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill,” experts are examining exactly what the national school choice portion of the bill stipulates. The… Read More
Courts
Group sues Oklahoma over social studies standards ‘promoting’ ChristianityA group is suing Oklahoma for teaching students how Christianity has impacted American history. Americans United for Separation of Church and State (AU) announced its lawsuit… Read More
Government
Watch: American workers gained 2 million jobs under TrumpAmerican-born workers have gained more than 2 million jobs since President Donald Trump took office in January, while foreign-born workers have lost 543,000 jobs. That’s according to the June jobs… Read More
Culture
Purdue eliminates veterinary medicine DEI certificatePurdue University in Indiana no longer offers a “diversity and inclusion certificate in veterinary medicine” since the school ended its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, the College Fix… Read More
Culture
New report highlights key role of fathers in children’s academic, emotional successA new report underscores what many have known for generations – the presence of a father in the home plays a crucial role in a child’s academic and emotional success. Read More
World
Watch: ‘Mayday! Mayday! Mayday!’ Yemeni Houthis release footage of cargo ship sunk in Red SeaThe Iran-backed Houthi’s of Yemen released footage Monday of a cargo ship they took over and sank in the Red Sea. “Mayday! Mayday! Mayday!” shouted the Magic Seas captain as… Read More
Government
Florida enacts multiple laws expanding school choiceThree new pro-school choice laws are now in effect in Florida. HB 1105, HB 443 and SB 248, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this year, took effect July… Read More
Public Education
Report: Florida business owners concerned with poor math skills of job candidatesLack of math proficiency in public schools is worrying Florida’s business owners, a new report reveals. The Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation surveyed and interviewed… Read More
Government
Texas schools to teach students about adoption as part of high school healthTexas has enacted a law requiring public high schools to teach children about adoption in high school health classes. Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 1207… Read More
Government
Watch: ICE releases video of dangerous criminal arrests at gas stationImmigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials arrested an MS-13 gang member and another illegal immigrant Tuesday in Indiana. Jonny Handy Martinez-Barillas, identified as a gang member, was previously released by… Read More