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Democrats
Fairfax County School Board Moves to Eliminate Indigenous Peoples’ Day Holiday Amid Concerns Over Instructional Time Shortages
Meren, speaking directly to her colleagues, emphasized that while not the ideal solution, the...
Government
Loudoun County School Board Commits to Community-Driven School Renaming Process Amid Past Political Concerns
The Loudoun County School Board, responsible for overseeing one of Virginia's largest public school...
Frustrated Parent Confronts Franklin City School Board Over Failing Math Improvement Strategy
The parent, speaking passionately at the podium during the board meeting, highlighted the absurdity of the plan's reliance on MTSS without targeted interventions for...
Loudoun County School Board Grapples with Elementary School Safety as Parents Demand Action
The Loudoun County School Board, representing districts across the county, includes members such as Chair April Chandler (Algonkian District), Lauren Shernoff (Leesburg District), Melinda...
Taxpayer Funds Fuel Alleged Abuse and Fraud in Franklin City Schools: A Parent’s Fight for Justice
The parent detailed how her nonverbal autistic son, Elijah, suffered abuse at the hands of school staff, only for the administration to retaliate with...
Virginia Legislature Delivers Win for Educational Excellence the International Baccalaureate Program
RICHMOND, Va. – In a decisive move to reward academic rigor and reduce bureaucratic hurdles, the Virginia General Assembly has sent HB595 to Governor...
Prince William County Students Champion Rights and Excellence in Groundbreaking Education Push
The Prince William County School Board, chaired by Babur Lateef and including members such as Vice Chair Tracy Blake and Erica Tredinnick, provides a...
Fairfax Parent Exposes Dangers and Costs of Overreliance on Classroom Technology in FCPS
The parent pointed out that Fairfax County Public Schools issues devices to students, including one-to-one devices even for kindergarteners. These devices allow unrestricted photo...
Fairfax County Counselor Sounds Alarm on Screen Addiction Eroding Traditional American Childhood
This vivid account underscores what she describes as a generation accidentally being raised addicted to screens. Everywhere parents turn – airports, buses, planes –...
Virginia’s decision on the federal school choice tax credit program is imminent
Virginia's state program faces sunset
by Todd Truitt
Two Democratic Governors have now selected to participate a new federal tax-credit scholarship. Kathy Hochul, the New York...
Fairfax County School Board Debates Cutting Elementary Early Release Days Amid Parent Concerns
The Fairfax County School Board, which includes Chair Sandy Anderson of the Springfield District, Ricardy Anderson of the Mason District, Melanie Meren of the...
Fairfax County Parent Calls for Superintendent Michelle Reid’s Immediate Resignation Amid Mishandling of Student Privacy
The mishandling did not stop there. Bledsoe revealed that the family received no details whatsoever on their child's information, despite repeated efforts to obtain...
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Democrats
Fairfax County School Board Moves to Eliminate Indigenous Peoples’ Day Holiday Amid Concerns Over Instructional Time Shortages
Meren, speaking directly to her colleagues, emphasized that while not the ideal solution, the...
Government
Loudoun County School Board Commits to Community-Driven School Renaming Process Amid Past Political Concerns
The Loudoun County School Board, responsible for overseeing one of Virginia's largest public school...
Democrats
Frustrated Parent Confronts Franklin City School Board Over Failing Math Improvement Strategy
The parent, speaking passionately at the podium during the board meeting, highlighted the absurdity...
Democrats
Loudoun County School Board Grapples with Elementary School Safety as Parents Demand Action
The Loudoun County School Board, representing districts across the county, includes members such as...
Democrats
Taxpayer Funds Fuel Alleged Abuse and Fraud in Franklin City Schools: A Parent’s Fight for Justice
The parent detailed how her nonverbal autistic son, Elijah, suffered abuse at the hands...
Government
Virginia Legislature Delivers Win for Educational Excellence the International Baccalaureate Program
RICHMOND, Va. – In a decisive move to reward academic rigor and reduce bureaucratic...
Government
Prince William County Students Champion Rights and Excellence in Groundbreaking Education Push
The Prince William County School Board, chaired by Babur Lateef and including members such...
Democrats
Fairfax Parent Exposes Dangers and Costs of Overreliance on Classroom Technology in FCPS
The parent pointed out that Fairfax County Public Schools issues devices to students, including...
Government
Fairfax County Counselor Sounds Alarm on Screen Addiction Eroding Traditional American Childhood
This vivid account underscores what she describes as a generation accidentally being raised addicted...
Democrats
Virginia’s decision on the federal school choice tax credit program is imminent
Virginia's state program faces sunset
by Todd Truitt
Two Democratic Governors have now selected to participate...
Democrats
Fairfax County School Board Debates Cutting Elementary Early Release Days Amid Parent Concerns
The Fairfax County School Board, which includes Chair Sandy Anderson of the Springfield District,...
Democrats
Fairfax County Parent Calls for Superintendent Michelle Reid’s Immediate Resignation Amid Mishandling of Student Privacy
The mishandling did not stop there. Bledsoe revealed that the family received no details...
Democrats
Delegate Lopez Wrongly Labels Parental Safeguards as Assault on Virginia History
On his inauguration day in January 2022, Youngkin signed a series of executive orders...
Democrats
Loudoun County Democratic Committee Faces Scrutiny Over School Facility Use
The individual noted that in this particular instance, members of the Loudoun County Democratic...
Democrats
The Case for Delaying Smartphones Until 8th Grade in Fairfax County
Cell phone use among preteens fosters addiction akin to substance abuse, rewiring young brains...
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Virginia Surrenders To The National Popular Vote Movement
The Electoral College is a great safeguard for the Republic and should be protected.
by...
Democrats
Fairfax County Mother Warns of Dangers in Rushed AI Deployment to Public Schools
The parent, identifying herself as a concerned FCPS elementary school family member, emphasized that...
Democrats
Franklin City Mother Confronts School Board Over Retaliation Against Special Needs Son
The mother, dressed in a shirt emblazoned with 'I Love ME' and clutching a...
Democrats
Fairfax County School Board Faces Backlash Over Secretive Tech Contract Handling
The Fairfax County School Board consists of the following members: Sandy Anderson, Chair representing...
Government
Virginia to Require Religious Accommodations at Public Colleges and Universities
The Virginia General Assembly has passed and the governor has signed into law House...
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FBI Raids of Senator Louise Lucas Expose Corruption at the Heart of Virginia Democrats’ Power Structure
Portsmouth, Virginia – In a stunning development that should shock no one familiar with...
Government
Loudoun Education Foundation’s Unique Partnership with LCPS Leadership Powers Student Achievement
The foundation's impact is profound, with over 80 projects and partners outlined for fiscal...
Democrats
Hypocrisy on the Throne: Governor Spanberger’s Royal Welcome in Front Royal vs. Her Embrace of “No Kings” Protesters in Richmond
In a stunning display of political theater that only Washington insiders and their coastal...
Democrats
Excessive Screen Time in Fairfax County Schools Using Powerful Candy Metaphor
Van Wagner recounted the story of a friend whose son, Tim, attended a local...
Government
Fairfax County Early Release Days: Survey Exposes Disruptions to Student Learning and Parental Burdens
These revelations come amid growing frustration in Fairfax County, home to the Fairfax County...
Government
Fairfax County Student Representative Demands Action on School Calendar Overload Amid Declining Instructional Time
Anderson emphasized that these frequent early dismissals create massive disruptions in the learning process....
Democrats
Fairfax County School Board Faces Backlash Over Lack of Transparency in Major Tech Contract
Melanie Meren, speaking passionately at the podium with a potted plant of pink flowers...
Government
Fairfax County School Board Under Fire for Repeated Broken Promises on Early Release Days
Ryan McElveen, speaking from the board dais, recounted assurances given the same night other...
Democrats
Fairfax County School Board Faces Internal Backlash Over Controversial Leadership Appointment
Kyle McDaniel, a sitting board member, has been embroiled in a serious lawsuit filed...
Government
Fairfax County School Board Faces Backlash Over Broken Promises on Early Release Days
McElveen, speaking from the board dais, recounted how principals pushed for the early release...
Democrats
Fairfax County School Board Faces Backlash Over Rushed Vote on Incomplete Academic Calendar
Melanie Meren, representing Hunter Mill District, took a firm stand against proceeding with the...
Democrats
Loudoun County Schools Face Insurance Crisis: Time for Fiscal Discipline in Education Spending
For years, the district enjoyed strong fund performances, but the last few have been...
Democrats
Parent Exposes Prince William County School Board’s Alleged $20,000 NDA Offer to Silence ADA Violation Complaints
Melman-Orozco explained that the offer came as a contingency, requiring her to sign the...
Democrats
Fairfax County School Board Grapples with Calendar Chaos and Policy Void
The Fairfax County School Board, consisting of Chair Sandy Anderson of Springfield District, Vice...
Democrats
Fairfax School Board Member Slams Return to Dangerous Early Release Policies Endangering Children
The board member highlighted a study from the 2004-2006 timeframe showing Fairfax had the...
Democrats
Virginia School Leaders Sound Alarm on Governor’s Collective Bargaining Push as Taxpayer Burden Looms
The bill, introduced in the Senate by Majority Leader Scott Surovell, seeks to dramatically...
Democrats
Don Scott allegedly told Virginia Military Institute board members to resign or suffer state funding cuts
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Sources with direct knowledge of this threat claim that Virginia's House speaker...
Democrats
Virginia Legislature Grapples with $1 Billion Budget Divide Impacting Fairfax County’s Fiscal Future
Fairfax County, home to over a million residents and a key driver of Virginia's...
Democrats
Fairfax County Schools’ Screen Time Hypocrisy Undermines Parental Authority and Child Welfare
The Fairfax County School Board, responsible for overseeing one of Virginia's largest districts, features...
Democrats
Data Mismatch on Virginia Elections Website Raises Transparency Questions in Narrow Redistricting Referendum Victory
RICHMOND, Va. — As Virginia voters narrowly approved a controversial constitutional amendment on April...
Government
Loudoun Education Foundation Ensures No Child Goes Hungry on Snow Days
The dedication of the LEF team embodies the spirit of local community support that...
Government
Virginia Schools’ Air Quality Crisis: Bureaucratic Neglect Endangering Our Children
Take Chesterfield County as a prime example of this cautionary tale. Schools in the...
Democrats
Virginia House Bill 145: A Modest Tax on Fantasy Sports Operators Sparks Debate on Gaming Regulation
Fantasy sports, legalized under the 2016 Fantasy Contests Act, have operated with minimal state...
Government
Fairfax County Schools legal bills: $12 Million and counting
Fairfax County Schools legal bills: $12 Million and counting
by Stephanie Lundquist-Arora
The Fairfax County Public...
Government
Fairfax Schools’ refusal to release Title IX data invites mistrust
by Stephanie Lundquist-Arora
Republished with permission from IWFeatures
The U.S. Department of Education has announced an...
Government
Virginia’s Private Cemeteries: Neglect Amid Property Rights Protections
When these sites become overgrown with vegetation, littered with debris, and damaged by weather...
Democrats
The Louise Lucas Dilemma in the Virginia Senate
by James C. Sherlock
Real victims can be the result of scandals. This one does....
Democrats
Voting Rights and the Left of Virginia
By James C. Sherlock
The author was drawn to Dick Sizemore-Hall’s mailing it in. The...
Democrats
Virginians who follow the law are being targeted by the government
Richmond's criminals have won this year, as Democrats try to rewrite the history of...
Democrats
Loudoun County School Board Faces Backlash Over Alleged Cover-Up of Child Abuse in Classroom
The Loudoun County School Board, chaired by April Chandler and including members such as...
Government
Loudoun County Public Schools Faces Renewed Criticism Over Transparency Shortfalls
Loudoun County Public Schools has long been at the center of debates over accountability....
Democrats
Vital Need for School Resource Officers in Rural Loudoun County Schools Amid Lengthy Police Response Times
Loudoun County, with its mix of suburban growth and vast rural expanses in districts...
Democrats
Mark Warner Faces Backlash for Breaking Two-Term Pledge as He Files for Fourth Senate Run
That campaign saw Warner challenge longtime Republican incumbent John Warner in a closely contested...
Democrats
Loudoun County Faces New Push for 5-Cent Plastic Bag Tax Amid Fiscal Concerns by Marty Martinez
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, consisting of Chair Phyllis Randall, Vice Chair Mike...
Democrats
Loudoun County School Board Rejects SROs for Elementary Schools Amid Rising Safety Concerns
Parents and residents have expressed outrage, pointing to multiple incidents this school year where...
Democrats
Democrats Advance SB 58 to Extend Mail Ballot Deadlines Despite Integrity Risks
The push comes amid ongoing debates over election security in the commonwealth. Virginia has...
Government
Virginia Democrats Kill Health Care Learning Lab Bill, Denying Innovation and Economic Growth
RICHMOND, VA – A forward-thinking bill aimed at spurring innovation in Virginia's health care...
Democrats
Democrats Imposing Mandatory ‘Fair Housing and Appraisal Bias’ Training on Real Estate Professionals
In a move that expands government oversight into professional licensing, the Virginia Senate has advanced House Bill 170, requiring aspiring real estate appraisers to complete a specific two-hour course on fair housing and appraisal bias before obtaining their licenses.
Government
Republicans Approves Flexibility for IB Students in Advanced Diploma Graduation Requirements
The Virginia General Assembly has taken significant steps to recognize the demanding nature of the International Baccalaureate diploma program by incorporating provisions from House Bill 132 into House Bill 595, now awaiting the Governor's action.
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Virginia Legislature Champions Religious Liberty with Passage of HB131 Mandating Accommodations at Public Colleges
RICHMOND — The Virginia General Assembly has delivered a resounding victory for religious freedom...
Government
Virginia Republicans Unanimously Passes HB433 to Strengthen Newborn Screening Protections
This landmark legislation, titled 'Newborn screening; evaluation of disorders for inclusion, process for considering other disorders,' establishes a clear and accountable process for the Department of Health to evaluate and potentially add new disorders to Virginia's newborn screening program.
Democrats
Democrats Block Student with Disabilities Diplomas
As the 2026 Virginia General Assembly session progresses, House Bill 428 stands as a beacon of promise for students with disabilities navigating the challenges of high school graduation. The legislation seeks to establish an alternative pathway to the standard diploma, addressing a critical gap in the current system that often leaves capable students shortchanged due to rigid assessment requirements.
Democrats
Virginia Child Psychiatrist Warns Legislature: Sexualized School Content Fueling Porn Addiction in Young Kids
Sheila Furey's remarks underscore growing concerns among parents, educators, and medical professionals regarding the direction of public education in Virginia. 'Highly sexualized content in schools has led to a dramatic increase in pornographic literature and addiction among young children,' she stated emphatically.
Government
Winsome Earle-Sears Demonstrates True Leadership in Graceful Handover to Senator Ghazala Hashmi
Earle-Sears, the trailblazing Republican who made history as the first Black woman elected Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, took the podium to express deep appreciation to her dedicated staff.
Democrats
Fairfax County Schools: $52,000,000 MILLION DOLLARS on Administrative Overload
Julie Perry, who teaches high school history in Fairfax County Public Schools, told IW Features she spends thousands each year on school supplies, classroom necessities, and decorations for her students.
Democrats
Virginia Senate Erupts in Fiery Debate Over Born-Alive Protection Amendment
Senator Emily Jordan, a Republican, passionately argued for the amendment, emphasizing crystal clear protections for what she described as fundamental rights. She pointed to multiple references in the legislation underscoring the need to provide care for infants born alive, regardless of the circumstances surrounding their birth.
Democrats
Parents Rally Against Virginia’s Proposed Universal Free School Breakfast Bill Over Toxic School Lunch Concerns
The Loudoun County School Board, chaired by Anne Donohue, oversees one of Virginia's largest school districts.
Government
Youngkin’s Legacy of Deregulation: A Blueprint for Virginia’s Economic Future at Risk
Youngkin's administration has delivered tangible results in slashing bureaucratic red tape. On his first day in office in January 2022, he issued an executive order establishing the Office of Regulatory Management, committing to a 25 percent reduction in regulations.
Democrats
Virginia Child Psychiatrist Sheila Furey Sounds Alarm on School Sexualization Bill in House Education Committee
Sheila Furey's speaking at the Virginia House of Delegates underscore ongoing battles in Virginia over what constitutes appropriate educational materials. 'Highly sexualized content in schools has led to a dramatic increase in pornographic literature and addiction among young children,' she stated emphatically
Government
Governor Youngkin Champions Trump’s Peace Through Strength Strategy Amid Rising Global Tensions
Youngkin's remarks underscore a key Republican foreign policy tenet: a robust, unmatched military serves as the ultimate deterrent.
Government
Parents Sound Alarm at Loudoun County School Board Over Virginia Bill Shielding Explicit Content in School Libraries
The code's definition of 'sexually explicit content' explicitly lists these acts, yet it appears...
Government
Governor Youngkin’s Cell Phone Ban Yields Promising Early Results in Virginia Schools
Youngkin cited three primary concerns driving the ban: a noticeable academic decline linked to constant digital distractions, escalating mental health challenges among youth exacerbated by social media, and pervasive disruptions in learning environments.
Democrats
Who owns Virginia Mercury?
The author has just finished reading a news story by Markus Schmidt, the prolific journalist who writes for the Virginian-Pilot. This was a reprinting of an article that Mr. Schmidt had written for the Virginia Mercury, his employer.
Government
Youngkin Delivers Results: Virginia Advances in Foster Care, Veterans’ Services, Broadband, Infrastructure, and Economy
In foster care and behavioral health, Youngkin's Right Help Right Now initiative has driven significant reforms, overhauling systems to prioritize family stability and child safety.
Government
Youngkin’s Results-Oriented Agenda Propels Virginia Forward on Key Priorities
On foster care and family support, Youngkin's administration has overhauled systems to prioritize strong families and child safety.
Government
Loudoun Republicans Rally Against Proposed Plastic Bag Tax Amid Rising Grocery Costs
Opponents, led by Loudoun Republicans, contend that the tax is anything but voluntary, as Chair Randall has described it. Residents point out that such fees inevitably get passed on to consumers, adding to the cost of everyday shopping at a time when inflation has made groceries unaffordable for many hardworking families.
Government
Youngkin’s term made Virginia stronger and more prosperous
Last night, Governor Glenn Youngkin delivered his final State of the Commonwealth Address. It was more than just a goodbye. The speech was a rebuttal of the Thomas Jefferson Institute's claim that conservative pro-growth governance cannot produce tangible results.
Democrats
Extremists doxxing TPUSA High-School Club and Teacher Sponsor
First Colonial High School, in Virginia Beach, is the latest battlefield for extremists to target Turning Point USA groups. Public records requests reveal activists trying to silence students who oppose their views. Even TPUSA's teacher sponsor gets doxxed for being a Christian on social media.
Government
Loudoun County School Board Takes Bold Steps to Prioritize Special Education and Eliminate Classroom Distractions
In a refreshing turn for Loudoun County families, the newly elected school board has wasted no time in putting students first by approving a comprehensive cell phone ban and emphasizing resources for special education programs.
Democrats
Shocking Seclusion Practices in Loudoun County Schools Expose Failures in Liberal Education Policies
Leesburg, VA – December 29, 2025 – In a disturbing revelation that underscores the...
Government
Governor Glenn Youngkin Celebrates Grand Opening of New Puller Veterans Care Center in Fauquier County
Governor Glenn Youngkin today joined local, state, and federal leaders to celebrate the grand opening of the new Puller Veterans Care Center (PVCC) in Warrenton - a state-of-the-art facility built to serve Virginia veterans in need of long-term care, memory care, and short-term rehabilitation care in Northern Virginia and throughout the Commonwealth.
Uncategorized
Reclassifying marijuana places corporate greed before public safety
Federal regulators, in their rush to modernize the federal Drug Policy are about to...
Republicans
Loudoun County Republicans Slash Dues to $10 for Under-30s, Aiming to Boost Youth Involvement
In a move designed to make political engagement more accessible amid rising economic pressures, the Loudoun County Republican Committee has announced a significant reduction in membership dues for individuals under 30 years old.
Government
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces $6.1 Million in Grant Funds to Protect Civil War Battlefield Lands
The grants will be distributed by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources through the...
Government
Glenn Youngkin regulates female-specific areas to exclude biological men
The Virginia Board of Health has the full support of Governor. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA),...
Democrats
Allison Spillman, Virginia school board member faces calls for resignation after comparing TPUSA and KKK
In a private post on social media, a Charlottesville school board member Virginia has...
Government
Winsome Earle Sears blasts Spanberger for his silence after a supporter justified Kirk’s assassination
Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears attacked her gubernatorial rival, former Rep. Abigail Spanberger on Monday for her lack of leadership and refusal to denounce a supporter of her campaign who appeared to justify Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Republicans
Charlie Kirk killed: Turning Point USA’s founder, Charlie Kirk, fueled Trump’s ascent with ‘common-sense’ messages
Charlie Kirk’s decades-long effort to popularize conservative ideas galvanized American youth and helped Gen...
Government
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Opening of Shenandoah Valley’s Data Science, Computing, and Applications Lab School
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today the opening of the Shenandoah Valley Rural Regional College Partnership Lab School for Data Science, Computing, and Applications at a commemorative ribbon-cutting at Dowell J. Howard High School in Winchester, Virginia.
Government
Governor Glenn Youngkin and Education Leaders Announce Across the Board Improvement in Virginia’s Statewide Testing Scores
Governor Glenn Youngkin and Secretary of Education Aimee Rogstad Guidera today joined State Superintendent of Public Instruction Emily Anne Gullickson and leaders from the Virginia Board of Education and Virginia Department of Education to announce notable improvements in the Standards of Learning test results in Math and Reading in the 2024-2025 school year.
Government
Jason Miyares (Republican) Excoriates “Utter Travesty” Against Women Swimmers
On August 25, at 10:30 am, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced the results of his investigation into allegations that Roanoke officials abused members of the women's 2023-24 swim team.
School Board
Sit Down and Shut Up: Loudoun School Board’s Latest Attack on Parents and Students
Loudoun County Back in the National Spotlight
Loudoun County Public Schools is once again in...
Government
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Cailabs Relocates U.S. Headquarters to Arlington County
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced Cailabs US Inc., a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of the French company Cailabs SAS specializing in the design and manufacturing of advanced laser-light products, will invest $300,000 to relocate their U.S. headquarters from Washington, D.C. to Arlington County.
Democrats
Ross Svenson: A Progressive For School Board Who Would Put Loudoun Last
The Resume of an Insider, Not a Neighbor
Ross Svenson sells himself as a hometown...
Government
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces $901 million for K-12 public education from Virginia Lottery Profits
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the Virginia Lottery ended the 2025 fiscal year (FY25) with its second-highest profit total in the Lottery’s 37-year history. Profits generated by Virginia Lottery games for the year totaled more than $901 million. Under Virginia law, all Lottery profits go to support K-12 public education in the Commonwealth.
Government
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces U.S. Department of Education Action on Title IX Violations in Northern Virginia School Divisions
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) determined that the gender policies of five school divisions in Northern Virginia – Fairfax County, Loudoun County, Arlington County, Prince William County and the City of Alexandria – violate Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
Uncategorized
Spanberger – Radical Trans Activist Whose Record Speaks Louder Than Her Rhetoric
Let’s take a closer look at Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic candidate for Governor of...
Democrats
Virginia AG candidate Jay Jones puts children in danger of sexual abuse
Jay Jones, the Virginia Democrat candidate for Attorney General, took a stand in public against protecting children who are vulnerable. Jones, as a Virginia Delegate for 2020, voted against some mandatory reporting laws pertaining to sex crimes committed against minors. Jones voted for House bill 257, which removed the requirement that school principals report misdemeanor crime to law enforcement. This included sexual abuse and battery.
Government
WIN: Student suspended for using the term “Illegal alien” wins in court
Restoration News published in June 2024 about woke ideologues who were in a North Carolina school and suspended Christian McGhee because he used the term "illegal Alien". McGhee's parents filed a suit against the district, and recently, their attorney announced that the McGhees had reached a settlement.
Government
Churches should never have been barred from endorsing candidates. Trump just made that right.
The IRS has thrown in the towel after a 71-year battle between pastors who...