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California lawmakers' push to make Muslim holy days state holidays sparks debate over school neutrality

July 2, 2026

California lawmakers' push to make Muslim holy days state holidays sparks debate over school neutrality

California bill AB 2017 would make Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha state holidays and authorize schools to choose to celebrate the religious observances.

Liberal faculty still hugely outnumber conservatives in higher education: report

July 1, 2026

Liberal faculty still hugely outnumber conservatives in higher education: report

Liberal faculty outnumber conservatives nearly 7-to-1 on college campuses, a new report finds, raising concerns about academic freedom and hiring.

Public library removes children's Pride display after local official sounds alarm on 'sexual grooming'

July 1, 2026

Public library removes children's Pride display after local official sounds alarm on 'sexual grooming'

A Pennsylvania public library removed a Pride Month display from its children's section after municipal officials directed it be taken down.

JK Rowling confronts the BBC for pushing 'propaganda' over its transgender sports headline

July 1, 2026

JK Rowling confronts the BBC for pushing 'propaganda' over its transgender sports headline

J.K. Rowling slammed the BBC for what she called propaganda in its coverage of the Supreme Court ruling upholding bans on transgender athletes in women's sports.

As American pride hits a 25-year low, a new 9/11 education platform urges the nation to never forget

July 1, 2026

As American pride hits a 25-year low, a new 9/11 education platform urges the nation to never forget

The 9/11 Legacy Foundation launches a free curriculum on Freedom250.org to combat conspiracy theories and educate Americans about September 11.

Alaska state fair bars parental rights group due to 'extremist' group designation by far-left organization

July 1, 2026

Alaska state fair bars parental rights group due to 'extremist' group designation by far-left organization

Moms for Liberty's Fairbanks chapter says it was barred from a one-day booth at Alaska's oldest state fair after a former employee labeled the group an extremist hate organization.

Wisconsin student alleges school barred her from using Bible verse at graduation

July 1, 2026

Wisconsin student alleges school barred her from using Bible verse at graduation

A Wisconsin student says Arrowhead High School barred her from using a Bible verse at graduation, citing school-sponsored speech policy.

Tennessee university to pay professor $1.9M after calling Charlie Kirk a 'disgusting psychopath'

June 30, 2026

Tennessee university to pay professor $1.9M after calling Charlie Kirk a 'disgusting psychopath'

University of Tennessee settles lawsuit for $1.9 million with professor Tamar Shirinian, who was fired after social media posts about Charlie Kirk's assassination.

San Francisco home with history of squatters under contract for $1.3 million

June 30, 2026

San Francisco home with history of squatters under contract for $1.3 million

A San Francisco home occupied by squatters for five years is under contract for $1.3 million despite graffiti, needles, and no running water or electricity.

Far-left group calls out New York officials for taking too long to issue reparations as 'disservice' to Blacks

June 30, 2026

Far-left group calls out New York officials for taking too long to issue reparations as 'disservice' to Blacks

New York's reparations report deadline has been pushed back to 2029 after a provision in the state budget extended the timeline, drawing sharp criticism from the NYCLU.