Tag: Education & Family News

Actor Richard Dreyfuss Discusses Importance of Teaching Civics in American Schools

May 5, 2023
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Passive citizenship in America is the direct consequence of public schools not teaching about people’s constitutional rights and the rules for governing the country enshrined in the Constitution, said actor Richard Dreyfuss. Dreyfuss—who won an Academy Award in 1978 for his leading role in “The Goodbye Girl” and has acted in other famous films such…

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Parents of Teenager Who Took His Own Life After ‘Sextortion’ Highlight Dangers of Online Scams

May 5, 2023
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The parents of a 17-year-old Michigan teenager who took his own life after being targeted in a “sextortion” scam online are warning parents to have “tough conversations” with their children about the dangers posed by such scams. Jordan DeMay, from Marquette, Michigan, was found dead by law enforcement officers on March 25, 2022, from a self-inflicted gunshot wound….

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Go to Florida: Australian Premier Lambasts Opponents of Drag Queen Event for Kids

May 5, 2023
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State leader Daniel Andrews has delivered a stinging tirade at families and Melbourne locals who opposed a drag storytime event at a public library. In a speech to the Victorian Parliament, the Labor premier labelled the actions of those protesting the Monash City Council’s decision as “shameful.” Andrews claimed it was “not an exercise in…

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California City Leaders Oppose State Control Over Local School Districts’ Curriculum Removal

May 4, 2023
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Mission Viejo leaders took a stand against a California bill that would prohibit local school boards from banning curriculum, textbooks, and instructional material without state approval—and would also create new requirements for “diversity and inclusiveness” in school textbooks and other materials. A resolution to oppose state Assembly Bill 1078, was introduced by Councilmember Wendy Bucknam…

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Montana Gov. Gianforte Signs Pro-Life Bills Into Law

May 4, 2023
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Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed five pro-life bills into law on May 3, pledging his commitment to the “cause of life” and promoting a “pro-life, pro-child, pro-family” agenda. “Today, we’re protecting the lives of the most vulnerable amongst us: unborn children,” Gianforte said at a signing ceremony held on the steps of the Montana State…

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Montana Gov. Gianforte Signs Pro-Life Measures Into Law

May 4, 2023
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Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed five pro-life measures into law on May 3, pledging his commitment to the “cause of life” and promoting a “pro-life, pro-child, pro-family” agenda. “Today, we’re protecting the lives of the most vulnerable amongst us: unborn children,” he said at a signing ceremony on the steps of the Montana state Capitol…

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Survivor of Mao’s China Warns UD Students About ‘American Cultural Revolution’

May 4, 2023
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NEWARK, Del.—After being rejected by a Christian university, Chinese-American activist Xi Van Fleet received a warm welcome from students at the University of Delaware (UD) as she shared her story of growing up in China during Mao’s cultural revolution. On May 1, Turning Point USA (TPUSA) held a seminar titled “Xi Van Fleet: Survivor of…

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Florida Legislature Passes Sex-Specific Bathroom Bill

May 4, 2023
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Florida Republicans passed legislation on May 3 that would make it a crime for individuals to use public restrooms that do not align with their birth gender. The bill, known as the “Safety in Private Spaces Act,” passed the state Senate in a 26–12 vote and the House in an 80–36 vote. The legislation requires “certain entities…

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North Carolina Governor Says He’ll Veto Pro-Life Bill Prohibiting Abortion After First Trimester

May 3, 2023
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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, said he will veto a proposed bill that would ban abortions after 12 weeks. According to House Speaker Tim Moore and Senate leader Phil Berger, House and Senate Republicans came to a consensus on legislation that would enact the legislation. Currently, state law prohibits abortions after 20 weeks…

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‘Going to Get This Anti-American Insanity out of Our Institutions’: Trump Talks About Education Reforms

May 3, 2023
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Presidential candidate Donald Trump promised to seize endowments from colleges that follow discrimination through equity initiatives and reclaim America’s educational institutions from the hands of the “radical left” in a recent campaign video. “I will direct the Department of Justice to pursue federal civil rights cases against schools that continue to engage in racial discrimination….

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