Culture
Feds create race, gender speech codes for scientists to direct report language(The Center Square) â The National Institute of Standards and Technology, a federal and science technology office, has made race and gender speech codes for its scientists a top priority. Read More
Culture
Democrats compare Kansasâ ban on males in female sports to crucifixion of Jesus ChristOne Kansas Democrat lawmaker told her Republican colleagues they were âfull of sâtâ after they voted Wednesday to ban males in female sports â and two other Democrats likened it… Read More
Culture
Grassroots education organizations pick up key school board wins in battleground states(Daily Caller) â Two grassroots organizations focused on parental rights in education saw several of their endorsed school board candidates pick up wins in key battleground states. Read More
Culture
Biden administration changes gender identity policies for visa, passport applicantsU.S. passport and visa applications will now include a gender identity other than male or female, two departments in the Biden administration announced Friday. The Department of Homeland… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Kansas Legislature overrides governorâs veto, enacting bill protecting girlsâ and womenâs sportsThe Kansas Legislature voted Wednesday to override Gov. Laura Kellyâs veto of a ban on transgendered athletes competing in womenâs sports. The bill, called the âFairness in Women’s… Read More
Culture
Boston Childrenâs Hospital goes all in on transgender procedures for kids, as more states move to ban the âharmful and irreversibleâ practicesA doctor at Boston Childrenâs Hospital is calling for an increase in the capacity to provide âgender-affirmingâ care (GAC) for kids, especially in states with little or no restrictions… Read More
Courts, Culture
Lawsuit: Oregon prevented a mother from adoption because sheâs ChristianA federal lawsuit was filed this week on behalf of an Oregon mom who says the state prevented her from adopting a child because of her Christian faith. Read More
Culture
Florida House passes bill to extend Parent Rights in Education Act(The Center Square) â Florida lawmakers have passed several education reforms this session, but the one drawing the most attention might be an extension of the Parent Rights in Education… Read More
Culture
Catholic college fundraises to cut ties with ‘intrusive,’ ‘hostile’ federal government(Daily Caller) â A Catholic college is raising money to end its affiliation with the federal government and become financially independent, arguing the government has become âhostile to faith,â according… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Arizona House upholds parental rights with pronoun billThe Arizona House moved forward a bill that would require parental permission before school officials change a childâs preferred gender pronouns. The bill, which was approved by the… Read More
Culture
Religious vaccine exemption vetoed in Arizona(The Center Square) â Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill that would have broadened an employeeâs ability to claim a religious vaccine exemption at businesses and take action against employers… Read More
Culture
Illinois Senate passes bill to allow AG to shut down ‘limited service pregnancy centers’(The Center Square) â After much debate on the Senate floor, Illinois lawmakers voted to approve a measure prohibiting limited service pregnancy centers from engaging in what the attorney general could… Read More
Culture, Opinion
Time to admit that social media is complicit in school shootingsAs the nation shakes itâs collective head in disbelief over another school shooting, social media companies once again avoid shouldering their share of the blame for the violence. Read More
Culture, Public Education
Minnesota doctor who gets paid for sex changes hosts trans âfairâ at elementary schoolA controversial doctor who is paid to perform gender-changing procedures is hosting a “gender resource fair” at a Minnesota elementary school later this month. The event will also… Read More
Culture
Michigan State bans words like ‘America,’ ‘Christmas tree’ and ‘bunny,’ as conservatives accused of banning booksA new ultra-woke style guide from Michigan State University (MSU) requires the school to avoid certain words to lessen âmicroaggressions.” As the official style guide for the university,… Read More
Culture, Opinion
Parents need a bill of rights to protect children from government(The Center Square) â “Every problem, every challenge we face, each starts with public education.” â George H. W. Bush Our colonies were founded by enlightened men who fled societies… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Ohio school district bought controversial gender books for its libraries(The Center Square) â The Columbus Public School District purchased many controversial books on gender in 2022, including “Gender Queer,” a novel at the center of a national debate on… Read More
Culture
60% of voters avoid talking about controversial issues like gender identity(The Center Square) â Nearly six out of every 10 voters admit they are now staying quiet about certain issues in order to keep the peace and avoid conflict, a… Read More
Culture, Government
While Kansas parents wait, Florida, other states expand school choice(The Sentinel) â While Kansas parents wait to see if the Kansas Legislature and Governor Laura Kelly will give them the opportunity to decide where their children go to school,… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Hundreds of millions of COVID-19 aid never reached K-12 school districts(Daily Caller) â More than $736 million of federal COVID-19 funds did not reach the K-12 schools and students it was meant for, with some states putting the money towards… Read More