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US March 13, 2024

Gallup: LGBTQ+ identification in US rises to 7.6% — 1 in 5 of Gen-Z

The number of American adults who identify as LGBTQ+ has more than doubled in the last 12 years, to represent 7.6% of Americans, a poll from Gallup found.

OPINION February 2, 2024

I have a child with a disability and NIH has made a scary proposal that could impact millions like her

NIH wants to make a strange change to its mission statement and remove the words "lengthen life." I'm the parent of a child with a disability and I find that disturbing.

China January 17, 2024

China's population falls again as record low births pose economic strains

China’s population fell by 2 million people in 2023, its second straight annual decrease with record low birth rates and an aging population raising economic and societal challenges.

LIFESTYLE January 4, 2024

On this day in history, January 4, 1965, LBJ touts utopian 'Great Society' in State of the Union address

President Lyndon B. Johnson touted a "Great Society" in his State of the Union address of Jan. 4, 1965, proposing the federal government as the solution to human ills.

OPINION December 28, 2023

Congress should free states to fix welfare. One state proves it can be done

For nearly 25 years, one state has integrated federal workforce development and safety net programs, with an innovative model that quickly moves people from welfare to work.

OPINION December 20, 2023

The number of poor kids in America has doubled and this may be the only solution

Childhood poverty numbers have doubled. There are now 9 million poor kids and economic problems, our failing education system and the fatherhood crisis all contribute.

POLITICS November 15, 2023

Left-wing dark money behemoth raised more than $1.3 billion to fuel liberal causes in 2022

The liberal dark money behemoth Arabella Advisors received more than $1 billion in grants and, in turn, sent out $1 billion to fuel various progressive causes nationwide.

Japan October 13, 2023

Japanese court rules surgery not required to legally change gender

In a landmark ruling celebrated by LGBTQ+ advocates, a court in Japan determined that a transgender person does not need to undergo surgery to change their gender on their documents.

Alabama October 10, 2023

Alabama library mistakenly lists children’s book as sexually inappropriate due to author’s last name

Author Marie-Louise Gay’s children’s book “Read Me a Story, Stella" was mistakenly flagged as sexually explicit content at the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library in Alabama.

Books October 10, 2023

Biography of George Floyd, Geraldine Brooks’ ‘Horse’ both win Dayton literary awards

A George Floyd biography and a novel entitled “Horse" won awards from the Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation. They were chosen for their power to foster peace and social justice.

California October 9, 2023

California Gov. Newsom vetoes bill banning caste discrimination

The California governor has vetoed legislation banning caste discrimination, citing that the state already prohibits discrimination on factors related to the caste system.