Some people get upset when they see their tax money going toward private schools. Why? Because many private schools teach religion as part of their lessons. In places like Louisiana, a new program uses taxpayer funds for private education. That means money from regular schools, libraries, and even p
A U. S. appeals court just heard arguments about whether a senator crossed a line by telling troops they could refuse illegal orders. Mark Kelly, a Democrat from Arizona and former Navy captain, faced tough questions from judges who wondered why the government wanted to punish him for those comments
New TV makers are racing to launch screens that use tiny red, green and blue LEDs instead of the usual white light. The promise is brighter colors and richer detail. But because this is the first wave of the technology, some early models show problems. When a test unit from one brand flickered duri
Skip Bayless, the bold sports commentator known for his strong opinions, will make a rare return to ESPN’s "First Take" this Friday. The show will broadcast live from Los Angeles, giving fans a chance to see him debate Stephen A. Smith again. This marks Bayless’ first appearance on the show since he
The Senate’s top Democrat on the Finance Committee has called for an investigation by the IRS into tax advice given by two large law firms. He points to a strategy that lets wealthy clients claim Puerto Rico residency and avoid more than $100 million in U. S. taxes. The request targets opinion
Harry Keyishian was a Shakespeare teacher who, in the early 1960s, turned into a symbol of free speech on campus. He refused to sign New York’s loyalty oath in 1961, a rule that forced teachers to swear they were not involved with the Communist Party or any other “subversive” group. Because of this
The debate over how people can reduce their tax bills has shifted to a new focus. Senate Finance Committee members are now asking the IRS to dig into tax advice that may have helped wealthy clients skip over $100 million in federal taxes. The critics say the advice came from two big law firms,
The hearing in Washington focused on keeping college campuses open places for debate. A Utah congressman said that when students stop talking to each other because they fear ridicule, learning suffers. He pointed out that many students admit to silencing themselves or even shouting down speake
The latest ruling by the Fifth Circuit keeps a Texas law that requires Ten Commandments posters in public schools. The court says the displays are not a violation of the First Amendment because, according to them, the law would have existed in 1791 when the Constitution was written. The First Ame
Jane Fonda’s First Amendment group stepped in to back Jimmy Kimmel after President Donald Trump demanded that ABC cancel the late‑night host for a joke made last week. The same pressure came from First Lady Melania Trump, who asked the network to “take a stand” against Kimmel. Fonda’s committee bla
