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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Supreme Court's Hot Topics for 2024

As the U.S. prepares for the next presidential election, the Supreme Court is lining up some heavy-hitting cases for 2024. One of the most talked-about issues will be healthcare access for transgender teens. The court will also dive into the legalities surrounding do-it-yourself gun kits. And let's

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Oct 07 2024OPINION

Why Banning Books Hurts More Than Helps

Banning books seems like a serious business, but is it really helping anyone? Some people think it's a way to protect kids from "bad" stuff. But let's look at the real effects. When a book gets banned, it can actually boost sales and make authors proud. But for authors of kids' books, it's not a goo

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Trump’s Call for Tougher Policing: A Controversial Claim

Last Sunday, former President Trump made some bold statements about crime and policing at a rally in Erie, Pennsylvania. He suggested that just one “tough” hour of policing could put an end to crime. Trump believes police are being held back by restrictions, fearing they might lose their pensions, h

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Oct 06 2024SCIENCE

Why Dogs Love It When We Slow Down Our Speech

Did you know that your dog might understand you better if you speak more slowly? A recent study found that dogs’ brains process human speech best when it’s at a slower pace. Scientists at the National Centre of Competence in Research Evolving Language discovered this by comparing how dogs and humans

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Oct 06 2024POLITICS

The Call to Action: Is America Ready?

In the cold winter of 1940, while Europe was engulfed in war, former U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed his nation. He urged Americans to support a massive industrial effort to counter Hitler's power. This call sparked a national movement that produced nearly 100,000 bomber aircraft and

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Oct 04 2024POLITICS

The Ripple Effect of Trump's Words

Imagine if every harsh word you said could travel across the country, leaving a trail of division and anger. That’s what some experts are worried about when it comes to former President Donald Trump’s speeches. His words, often described as hate speech by critics, aren't just heard locally; they spr

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Sep 28 2024OPINION

The Unwelcome Reality of Woke Academia

Higher education has long been plagued by a toxic mix of anti-Americanism, censorious leftism, and cultural radicalism. At the epicenter of this moral decay are the so-called "elite" institutions, where the notion of "progress" has become a euphemism for intellectual conformity. The recent case of U

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Sep 27 2024NEWS

Facts Over Fear

The President of the Transitional Council of Haiti, Edgard Leblanc Fils, spoke at the United Nations General Assembly to address the pressing issue of gang violence in his country and the resulting immigration crisis. However, he used the platform to also address a different type of crisis – the spr

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Sep 20 2024EDUCATION

Newspaper Standoff at Penn State

Penn State University recently made headlines by removing nearly three dozen racks containing its independent student-produced newspaper, The Daily Collegian, from on-campus locations. The removal was sparked by politics-related ads on the racks, which allegedly violated the school's policy. The uni

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Sep 20 2024POLITICS

Breaking Free from Campus Control

In recent times, higher education has been a focal point for heated debates and laws aimed at regulating campus life. The latest development in this saga is the passage of the GOP's "End Woke Higher Education Act" in the US House. This measure seeks to bar accrediting organizations from requiring co

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