Crime, Education
Las Vegas high school football coach arrested for child porn, sex abuse and kidnapping(The Heartlander) — A Las Vegas high school football coach has been arrested on nine felony charges involving the sexual abuse of an underage female student. Antwone Washington, the 45-year-old… Read More
Education
Two mothers sue literacy educators, publishers for undermining the science of reading(The Heartlander) — Two Massachusetts moms are suing a coalition of publishers and educators they say ruined literacy instruction in America’s public schools for decades. Karrie Conley and Michele Hudak… Read More
President Donald Trump
Trump assumes place as US leader in France visit as Notre Dame re-opening highlights country’s Catholic center(The Heartlander) — All eyes were on President-elect Donald Trump at the re-opening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, as Pope Francis called the celebration a “prophetic… Read More
Gender Transition
SCOTUS won’t hear Wisconsin school’s transgender notification policy case(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court said it would not hear a case brought by parents in Wisconsin against their school district over its lack of a parental… Read More
COVID-19, Parenting
Parents appeal to U.S. Supreme Court after Vermont court says schools can vaccinate children against their wishes(The Heartlander) — Parents of a 6-year-old boy whom a public school vaccinated for COVID-19 despite their objections are asking the U.S. Supreme Court for relief. Dario “Tony” and Shujen… Read More
Crime
Texas toddlers suffer horrific abuse at the hands of daycare worker, sheriff says(The Heartlander) — A Texas daycare worker has been arrested and charged with abusing at least six toddlers over 100 times, the Smith County Sheriff’s Office reports. Catherine Guziejka, 44,… Read More
Faith, Kansas City
Chiefs fans celebrate more than winning at NFL’s only on-site chapel service(The Heartlander) — As the Kansas City Chiefs aim to become the NFL’s first team to win three straight Super Bowls, they also have another NFL exclusive in their corner:… Read More
Opinion
In this season of pardons, will even Ashli Babbitt’s killer get one?Upon seeing the headline above, the first question many readers will ask is, “Who’s Ashli Babbitt”? Not knowing, these same people will ask, “Who killed her and why?”For the record,… Read More
Gender Transition
Supreme Court weighs ban on gender dysphoria treatment for minors(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday began weighing its role in determining whether a Tennessee law banning medication to treat gender dysphoria for minors violates the… Read More
President Donald Trump
Trump’s Pentagon pick says he ‘won’t back down’(The Center Square) – President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Department of Defense said Wednesday he won’t back down after a cascade of criticism and a leaked letter… Read More
President Biden
Judge says pardon can’t ‘rewrite history’ of Hunter Biden’s crimes(The Center Square) – District Judge Mark Scarsi issued a harsh rebuke to President Joe Biden after he pardoned his son, Hunter Biden.Scarsi, who oversaw Hunter Biden's tax case in… Read More
Terrorism
Islamic terrorist incidents increased under Biden(The Center Square) – Islamic terrorist incidents increased under President Joe Biden, according to several reports, as a majority of Americans polled say terrorism dangers increased under his watch. “The… Read More
Federal government
Federal work-from-home policies could be in jeopardy under GOP leadership(The Center Square) – Work-from-home policies implemented in the federal government during the COVID-19 pandemic have outlasted that era, but workers may be leaving their houses soon under Republican rule. Read More
Illegal Immigration
Ninth Circuit upholds deportation of illegal immigrants(The Center Square) – The federal government has the authority to deport foreign nationals in the U.S. illegally over the objection of local authorities, a panel of three judges on… Read More
Biden administration
Grand Canyon U wins nonprofit status lawsuit against Department of Education(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Education (ED) may soon recognize Grand Canyon University’s nonprofit status after the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit remanded the school’s… Read More
President Biden
New Hampshire Democrats criticize Biden’s pardon of son Hunter(The Center Square) – Members of New Hampshire’s all-Democratic congressional delegation are adding to criticism of President Joe Biden’s decision to wield his executive power in a far-reaching pardon to… Read More
Illegal Immigration
VIDEO: Chicago residents blast mayor’s stance on migrants, more city spending(The Center Square) – Chicago city residents are giving elected officials an earful as the city looks to craft a budget facing a billion dollar deficit.Monday morning, the city council… Read More
Illegal Immigration
Canada pledges to improve border security after meeting with Trump official(The Center Square) — A leading member of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet says that Canada will bolster its border security after meeting with President-elect Donald Trump’s Commerce Secretary… Read More
DEI
Western civilization ‘disruptor’ in higher education leads the way with merit-based college admissions(The Heartlander) — Founded under the belief that politics should be kept out of the classroom to foster open inquiry, the University of Austin (UATX) was a natural to adopt… Read More
America, Education
Attacks on free speech, conservatives, even a presidential candidate, show our education system is failing to teach Americans about AmericaIs it just possible the supposed “Land of the Free” has a significant problem with – freedom?Let’s take a quick look. The outgoing presidential administration: censored conservatives online; had… Read More