Michaela Estruth

Michaela Estruth is a staff writer for The Lion. She graduated from Hillsdale College and has written for various publications including The Wall Street Journal, The Federalist, WORLD and…

Courts
Couple welcomes genetically unrelated baby girl, sues fertility clinic over embryo mix-up 

A Florida couple is suing a fertility clinic after the wife gave birth to a child who isn’t even biologically related to them.   The anonymous parents – named John and Jane Doe in the complaint, but later identified as Tiffany… Read More

February 4, 2026
Government
Education Department announces new student loan payment plan, promising lower costs, simpler system

Repaying higher education debt could become easier under a new federal student loan system proposed Thursday by the U.S. Department of Education. “With consensus reached in support of… Read More

February 3, 2026
Government
Trump admin rescinds Biden-era policy requiring abortion drugs in pharmacies 

Pharmacists are no longer required to offer chemical abortion drugs, a move the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) says will protect rights of conscience and prevent federal funds from supporting abortion.  HHS’ Office for Civil… Read More

February 2, 2026
Public Education
TPUSA joins conservative educators org to ‘restore American education’

Two conservative organizations are uniting teachers and students who defend America’s founding values through a new collaboration: Teacher Freedom Alliance (TFA) and Turning Point USA’s Club America. “This partnership ensures that students everywhere have the… Read More

January 30, 2026
Culture
Children’s ‘natural right to their biological mother and father’ is above adult needs, coalition says in push to overturn gay marriage 

A national coalition of conservative organizations is launching a campaign to overturn same-sex marriage, emphasizing children’s natural rights over adult desires.  “The Greater Than campaign is the first-ever attempt, by… Read More

January 28, 2026