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States leading nation on the biggest education battles gripping classrooms revealed in first-ever report
Defending Education has published its first ranking of all 50 US states and Washington, D.C. on contentious education policies, including parental rights, DEI, gender and sexuality, teacher policies and foreign influence. Tennessee ranked first, while Washington, D.C. ranked last; the report focuses on how states handle these debates as parents seek more transparency, rather than…
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Teen’s tragic killing by illegal immigrant becomes flashpoint in battle for control of Congress
The killing of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman has become an issue in a close congressional race in suburban New York, after her parents challenged the candidates over sanctuary policies. They argue that cooperation between local police and federal immigration authorities could have prevented her death, making the case part of a wider debate over immigration enforcement…
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Deadly cartels know where our border agents live. We have to protect their families
A Justice Department inspector general audit found that the department is poorly coordinated in addressing ubiquitous technical surveillance, leaving employees, investigations, sources and witnesses at greater risk. The article argues that federal agencies should better protect law enforcement officers and their families from information that cartels can use to track and intimidate them. The article…
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America’s youth football pathways face calls for reform over access barriers
US soccer’s youth development system is facing renewed scrutiny following disappointing World Cup performances, with widespread acknowledgement that the “pay-to-play” model creates significant economic barriers preventing talented players from accessing elite pathways. The problem has persisted for years but has only recently gained serious attention from high-profile figures like women’s coach Emma Hayes, prompting fresh…
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UK gambling content firm supplied offshore casinos as bookmakers warned of illicit market
A leaked 2022 contract shows that Sports Information Services (SIS), a UK gambling content provider partly owned by Ladbrokes, William Hill and Betfred owner Fred Done, agreed to supply services to the Santeda offshore casino network. The revelation matters because the bookmakers have warned that regulation and tax rises could push customers towards unlicensed operators,…
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Michigan museum exhibitions reveal how prison artists find meaning through their work
Grand Rapids Art Museum in Michigan is presenting three solo exhibitions of work by Julie Green, Gary Tyler and Ray Materson, aiming to bring the lives of incarcerated people into public view. The shows explore the effects of imprisonment and how making art can offer connection and meaning within prison. Green’s *The Last Supper*, made…
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Election crime arrests keep piling up as Dems insist it ‘just doesn’t happen’
Federal authorities have recently charged noncitizens in several alleged election offences, intensifying debate over whether such voting occurs and whether new federal safeguards are needed. The cases have emerged as Congress argues over the SAVE Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register for federal elections; Democrats say it could make voting harder for…
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I escaped communism. America must not ignore the urgent warning signs
A Colombian immigrant and United States citizen, who witnessed the violence of the communist FARC insurgency in her homeland, warns that America must take seriously the growing appeal of socialism and communism. Recent polling has revealed a troubling trend: only one in three Americans hold a positive view of capitalism, whilst Democratic Socialist candidates continue…
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Sean Combs returned to solitary as prison reviews special treatment claims
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was reportedly returned to solitary confinement at FCI Fort Dix while prison officials investigate claims that he received special treatment. The move followed reports that other inmates did tasks for him and that he had access to items and services beyond ordinary prison arrangements. Four men who had spent time in Combs’s…