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GOP Representative grills witness on whether banning pornographic magazines for first graders is ‘censorship’(Daily Caller) – Republican Rep. Harriet Hageman of Wyoming grilled a witness during a Thursday hearing, asking if she believed preventing teachers from showing first graders pornographic magazines was “censorship.”… Read More
Culture, Public Education
‘Intimidating parents into silence’: Garland’s FBI order on school meetings had ‘chilling’ effect, attorney testifies(Daily Caller) – Attorney General Merrick Garland’s order directing the FBI to “use its authority” on people who protested at school board meetings led to “intimidating parents into silence,” an… Read More
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Florida Representative claims Parental Rights in Education bill will lead to ‘hate, bigotry’ and ‘death’(Daily Caller) – Democratic Rep. Maxwell Frost of Florida said Thursday that a parental-rights in education bill debated in the House of Representatives would lead to “hate, bigotry and even… Read More
Culture, Missouri
St. Joseph sculptor’s work can be seen at Arrowhead Stadium, various other places across U.S.ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Sculptor Jacob Burmood began his artistic journey carving wooden faces with a knife as a youth. Now he’s a professional artist with an entire body of… Read More
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Arizona Senate okays bill giving parents more say over what their children learn and readThe Arizona Senate approved a bill Monday that allows parents to object to books and other content in their children’s schools. Senate Bill 1700 would direct school districts to… Read More
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Risky uterine transplants might allow biological men to give birth. Is it ethical?Doctors are considering an experimental surgery to enable biological males to become pregnant and give birth, and few are considering the ethics beyond the risk to the patient’s health. Uterine… Read More
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House committee finds ‘no legitimate basis’ for FBI to investigate protesting parentsA House subcommittee report revealed the Biden administration inappropriately used “federal law-enforcement and counterterrorism resources” on parents who protested controversial local school policies. The report was issued as part of… Read More
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ACLU threatens to sue if Georgia Gov. Kemp signs bill protecting children from sex-change surgeries(The Center Square) – The Georgia Senate passed a modified version of a bill that would restrict certain surgical procedures on minors for gender dysphoria on Tuesday. The… Read More
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Illinois House passes bill to penalize libraries that restrict inappropriate children’s books(The Center Square) – Libraries in Illinois, including at K-12 schools, could see their funding cut if there are efforts to restrict books under a bill that passed… Read More
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Pentagon doctors say 7-year-olds can make trans decisions for themselvesIn an op-ed disguised as a scientific research paper, Pentagon doctors are pressing to allow children as young as 7 to make medical decisions about transitioning to another gender. “We… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Bill regarding gender pronouns headed to Gov. Burgum’s desk in North Dakota(The Center Square) – The North Dakota House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that makes using transgender student pronouns optional for teachers. Senate Bill 2231 would also ban schools… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signs bathroom bill aimed to protect studentsArkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a bill on Tuesday restricting bathroom use in public schools to members of the same biological sex. "The Governor has said she will sign… Read More
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Majority of voters support requiring schools to tell parents about students’ gender transitions(Daily Caller) – Approximately 71% of registered voters are in favor of legislation that would require schools to inform parents about their students’ gender transitions, according to a poll by… Read More
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Lawmaker seeks to enshrine abortion in Nebraska’s constitutionOmaha Sen. Megan Hunt has introduced two amendments to the Nebraska constitution seeking to make “reproductive freedom” an inherent and inalienable right. LR18CA would enshrine the right, while its… Read More
Culture, Government
Georgia legislator: Parents can’t decide on education because they did ‘not finish high school’A Democratic legislator in Georgia is taking heat for opposing school choice because some parents in the state “did not finish high school.” “I see parents being able to direct… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Texas mom pulls child from middle school after sexual game in classroom, rethinks progressive commitmentsA mother removed her child from a Texas middle school after the teacher had some students portray “seductive hookers” as part of a game. Laura Maria Gruber says her daughter… Read More
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In religious liberty win, ‘conversion therapy’ ban in Missouri’s second largest county falls one vote shortA proposed ban on so-called conversion therapy, which would prevent Christians from counseling people regarding a biblical view of sexuality and gender, has failed the Jackson County Legislature by one… Read More
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These 14 states are moving to ban drag shows for kids(Daily Caller) – After Tennessee became the first state to prohibit drag shows in places where children may be present, several red states are pushing for similar legislation. States including… Read More
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A Michigan university is planning segregated graduation celebrations(Daily Caller) – A public university in Michigan promoted several graduation celebrations that are organized based on students’ race, according to the university website. Grand Valley State University (GVSU) will… Read More
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Wyoming Gov. Gordon signs bill banning chemical abortions(The Center Square) – Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon signed a bill into law that bans chemical abortions in the state. The governor also allowed the Life is… Read More