Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell

Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell is a reporting fellow for The Daily Signal and co-host of “The Daily Signal Podcast.”

Public Education
Parents object to Virginia county confusing 5-year-olds with ‘gender spectrum’

(The Daily Signal) – A Northern Virginia school board will vote Thursday on a proposal to add lessons on the “gender spectrum” to elementary school curriculum – despite opposition from a… Read More

June 27, 2024
Courts
Accidental release reveals forthcoming Supreme Court ruling on Idaho abortion law

(The Daily Signal) – The Supreme Court appears prepared to allow emergency room doctors in Idaho to perform abortions in certain situations, according to a copy of a… Read More

June 27, 2024
Public Education
San Francisco schools let students change name, pronouns without parents’ knowledge or consent

(The Daily Signal) – The San Francisco public schools allow students to change their preferred name and pronouns at school without the knowledge or consent of their parents. Read More

June 25, 2024
Public Education
School district evaluates parent knowledge of child’s transition

(The Daily Signal) – A Colorado school district uses a form asking staff whether a student’s parents know their child identifies as transgender and support that decision. St. Vrain… Read More

June 21, 2024
Culture
Oral arguments heard in religious liberty case of Catholic school

(The Daily Signal) – A Catholic school’s ability to operate in accord with its faith is in jeopardy.  The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit heard… Read More

June 18, 2024