In Benin, a study looked at how gender, birth order, and natural skills affect how much education kids in the same family get. They used two methods: a simple approach and a detailed model of how families divide their resources for education. The researchers found that in families where parents did
In a significant milestone for representation, Sarah McBride, a state senator from Delaware, is set to become the first openly transgender person to serve in the U. S. Congress. This accomplishments follows her win in Delaware's at-large House seat, which was left vacant by Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester
The upcoming election is a big deal for healthcare in the US. We're talking about six major issues that could see big changes depending on who wins. First, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premiums. Right now, there are extra subsidies that make insurance cheaper, but they're set to expire in 2025. Vi
Donald Trump's final rally in Georgia, a key state for the upcoming election, saw many empty seats. Photos and videos from the event at the Atrium Health Amphitheater in Macon showed several empty spots as Trump spoke. This comes after Vice President Kamala Harris suggested during their September de
Donald Trump’s recent campaign has been marked by a big challenge—winning over women voters. Despite saying he’ll be a “protector” of women, his approach has been criticized for being outdated and paternalistic. He's even joked along with offensive comments, like the infamous one about Vice Presiden
Imagine this: a U. S. senator who was once an OB-GYN is fighting for children's health in a different way now—not in a delivery room, but in the halls of Congress. This senator is worried about what some Democratic leaders are pushing—surgeries and hormones for kids who want to change their gender.
Billie Jean King, a legend in women's tennis, has seen a lot of change. She's worked hard to make sure women athletes get treated fairly. One big change is how people view women's sports. It used to be seen as a kind of charity, but now it's a big business. Billie Jean is happy about this. She think
A $10 million study funded by taxpayers looked at 95 gender-distressed kids, aged 11 on average, who were given puberty blockers starting in 2015. These drugs delay changes like breast growth in girls and voice deepening in boys. The study found no mental health benefits for these kids. Dr. Johanna
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was recently at a campaign rally in Wisconsin. He used some strong words, like saying Elon Musk was acting like a certain not-so-nice word. He also joked about Trump being tired from losing. The crowd seemed to find it funny, not shocking. This isn't new; political speech
A group called Moms for Liberty has just released their first digital ad. The ad highlights a dad helping his daughter train for a race and the disappointment she feels when she has to compete against a boy in a girls' sport. This situation is a result of recent changes to Title IX laws by the Biden
