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Nov 19 2025POLITICS

The Texas Ten Commandments Showdown

A recent court decision has stirred up a debate about religion in Texas schools. A judge has told schools to take down displays of the Ten Commandments. This comes after a law was passed in June, allowing these displays in classrooms. The judge said this law goes against the First Amendment, which s

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Nov 17 2025RELIGION

High School Football and the Prayer Dilemma: What's Allowed?

The Supreme Court recently chose not to review a case about prayer at high school football games. This decision keeps a 25-year-old rule in place, which says student-led prayers at football games are not allowed. The case involved two Christian schools in Florida who wanted to pray over the loudspea

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Nov 16 2025SPORTS

A Young Athlete's Fight for Fairness in Sports

Alexa Anderson, a high school track star, found herself at the center of a heated debate after she chose to step down from the medal podium during the Oregon state championship. Her decision came after a biological male athlete also received a placement. This act of protest led to a series of events

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Nov 13 2025POLITICS

Texas Universities Face Scrutiny Over Student Speech

Texas lawmakers have started looking into how public universities handle student speech. This comes after some students reacted strongly to the death of conservative speaker Charlie Kirk. The first meeting happened on a Thursday morning. The committee was created because some students seemed to mak

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Nov 03 2025EDUCATION

What Does the First Amendment Really Protect?

The First Amendment is a big deal, but not everyone knows what it truly covers. It's not a free pass for every action someone wants to take in the name of religion. Things like saying prayers in school, skipping vaccines, or wearing certain clothes at work can sometimes conflict with other important

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Oct 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

Big Oil Takes California to Court Over Climate Change Rules

ExxonMobil is taking California to court over new laws that want the company to be open about its climate impact. The laws say big companies like Exxon must share details about the greenhouse gases they produce, both directly and indirectly. The company says these laws force them to share informati

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Oct 26 2025POLITICS

Politicians vs. Rules: Who Controls Campaign Cash?

The Supreme Court is about to make a big decision. It's not about laws or crimes, but about money in politics. Specifically, it's about how much politicians can talk to their party about spending cash. The case, National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission, could change ho

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Oct 25 2025POLITICS

Maine's Fight for Fairer Campaign Finance

Maine is in a legal battle over campaign finance. The state wants to limit donations to super PACs, but a judge says it's unconstitutional. The state is now appealing this decision. In 2023, Maine voters approved a law to cap donations to super PACs at $5, 000. Almost 75% of voters supported this c

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Oct 14 2025POLITICS

Big News: Pentagon and Media in a Tough Spot

Some big news outlets like The New York Times, The Associated Press, and even Newsmax have decided not to sign a new document from the Pentagon. This document is about new press rules. If they don't sign, they might have to leave the Pentagon. These news organizations think the new rules are unfair

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Oct 14 2025OPINION

When Beliefs Clash: A Look at Faith, Therapy, and the Law

The Supreme Court is once again tackling a hot topic: religion and personal beliefs. This time, it's about whether a Christian counselor can help young people with gender identity issues. The case comes from Colorado, where a law bans so-called "conversion therapy" for minors. The counselor, Kaley

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