CULTURE WARS

Nov 02 2025EDUCATION

Louisiana's Education Chief: Balancing Policy and Politics

Cade Brumley, the state superintendent of education in Louisiana, is making waves in the education world. He's known for his hands-on approach, often visiting schools and engaging with students and teachers. His focus is on improving math and reading skills, and he's had some success in raising the state's rankings. Brumley is a former teacher and principal, so he k...

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Sep 04 2025POLITICS

Police Chief Defends Arrest of Comedy Writer Amid Free Speech Debate

In a recent turn of events, the top cop in the UK has stood by the arrest of a well-known comedy writer, sparking a heated discussion about free speech and police actions. Graham Linehan, famous for creating hit TV shows like "Father Ted" and "The IT Crowd, " was taken into custody by armed police at Heathrow Airport. The reason? Posts he made on social media about ...

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Dec 06 2024OPINION

Why Aren't We Talking About Real Issues Like Rape Kits?

Next month, a new district attorney in West Texas will start their job with a clear priority: finding someone to handle rape kits in their rural area. This is a problem that affects everyone, regardless of political party. Yet, some people on the right are focusing on things like sex toys in stores instead of crucial issues like this. They're even comparing it to ser...

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Nov 19 2024EDUCATION

What's Really on Trump's Education Agenda?

When Donald Trump steps back into the spotlight, schools across America are still feeling the aftershocks of the pandemic. Students are struggling to catch up academically, with learning loss and absenteeism being big issues. But Trump isn't just focused on boosting test scores. He's got his eyes set on the culture war front, pushing for conservative policies like sc...

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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

Republicans Fuel Transgender Politics in Election Campaigns

These days, Republicans are putting a lot of money into transgender issues to make Democrats look bad. Former President Trump recently said he'd stop boys from playing in girls' sports if he gets elected again. Republican ads are also talking about the past support of Vice President Kamala Harris for sex reassignment surgeries for prisoners. These ads are being shown...

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