Tag: Education & Family News

CDC Adds COVID-19 Vaccines to Child Immunization Schedule

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added COVID-19 vaccines to its routine immunization schedule for children and adults, attracting criticism for the decision. According to the CDC’s 2023 immunization schedule for children and adolescents, two or three doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been recommended beginning with infants who are just six…


LIVE at 11AM ET: Fighting for Education and Rejecting Indoctrination; The End of Election Corruption

In this double-barreled edition of Over the Target Live, education activist Corey A. DeAngelis talks about the revolution in school choice and how parents are winning nationwide. Then, author and Donald Trump lawyer Christina Bobb explains why, when it comes to your vote, Republicans are as corrupt as Democrats. Join Lee Smith and guests for…


South Dakota Senate Passes Ban on Puberty Blockers, Trans Surgery

The South Dakota Senate approved a bill on Thursday that would ban the provision of hormone treatment, puberty blockers, and genital surgery for trans youth. The bill, which was passed in a vote of 30–4, would also force health care professionals who violate it to lose their licenses and be sued. The measure will now go…


MP Bows out of Parliament, Praised for Calling out Political Correctness in Schools

Former prime ministers have heaped praise on retiring MP Alan Tudge for his courage in speaking out against political correctness in schools. Tudge, the former education minister, announced his retirement from politics on Feb. 9, citing health and family reasons. In a speech to Parliament, the member for Aston said he made the decision following his…


Sen. Josh Hawley Proposes Legal Minimum Age for Youth to Use Social Media

Amid growing backlash against social media platforms, including legislation targeting Chinese-owned TikTok and other apps, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) said in a Feb. 7 interview with NBC News that he plans to sponsor legislation that will set a minimum age of 16 for users of social media and that he also plans to commission a…


North Carolina Senate Approves ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’ Legislation

The North Carolina Senate approved a “Parents’ Bill of Rights” law on Tuesday written to give parents transparency and authority over their children’s education. Senate Bill 49 (pdf) promotes a partnership between parents and educators that prioritizes the safety of students ensuring the parents’ right to know what their child is being taught, Republican state…


‘Pro-Life Spiderman’ Arrested After Scaling Skyscraper in Phoenix

Maison DesChamps, a climber who goes by the social media handle “Pro-Life Spiderman,” was arrested in Phoenix, Arizona, on Tuesday after scaling the former Chase tower. The 23-year-old DesChamps scaled the 40-story building on Tuesday morning, starting just before 10 a.m. MST and ending about an hour later. Videos taken of DesChamps during the climb…


‘Like Animals in the Jungle’: Bullying, Drug Dealing, Weapons Reported at California High School

Some parents and students at Costa Mesa High School in Southern California say they are fearful the school is unsafe after an increase in fights was reported, and weapons and drugs were found on campus. In one recent incident, a student said she and her twin sister were attacked separately without provocation by a student…


80 Percent of Kids Grow Out of Gender Dysphoria: Pediatric Psychiatrist

A leading Finnish pediatric gender expert has warned about transgender treatments being pushed on children, pointing out that the majority of kids facing “gender identity” issues come out of such confusion when they grow up. In an interview with Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat, Dr. Riittakerttu Kaltiala, chief psychiatrist at Tampere University’s department of adolescent psychiatry,…


Virginia House Passes Bill Directing Schools to Inform Parents of Child’s Gender Transition

The Republican-controlled Virginia House of Delegates on Feb. 7 passed a bill that would ensure parents are informed by schools if their child self-identifies as a gender that is different from their biological sex. Virginia House Bill 2432, also known as Sage’s Law, was introduced by Del. Dave LaRock, a Republican, who says it aims to ensure…