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Federal Court Rules Against School District in Transgender Athlete Protest Case, Citing Viewpoint Discrimination

Federal Court Rules Against School District in Transgender Athlete Protest Case, Citing Viewpoint Discrimination

A federal court has overturned a New Hampshire district court ruling, siding with parents who were disciplined by the Bow School District for protesting a transgender female athlete. The 1st Circuit Court of Appeals determined that the school district engaged in viewpoint discrimination by removing parents from a high school soccer game and banning them from future games for wearing wristbands with 'XX' and 'NAD' symbols. The court's decision referenced a 2001 U.S. Supreme Court ruling, 'Good News Club v. Milford Central School,' authored by Justice Clarence Thomas, which established that schools cannot discriminate against viewpoints if they allow other groups to use their facilities. The federal court found that the parents' silent protest did not cause a material disruption, and therefore, the school's actions were unconstitutional. This ruling sends the case back to the district court in New Hampshire to determine an appropriate remedy.

U.S. Representative Tim Walberg Launches Third Federal Investigation into University of Minnesota's 'MyGender Dolls' Project

U.S. Representative Tim Walberg Launches Third Federal Investigation into University of Minnesota's 'MyGender Dolls' Project

U.S. Representative Tim Walberg, who chairs the House Education and the Workforce Committee, has initiated a third federal investigation into the University of Minnesota's 'MyGender Dolls' project. This project involves 'therapeutic' dolls with 'interchangeable genitalia' designed for gender-confused children as young as four. Walberg's investigation, announced on Friday, August 28, 2026, seeks to determine if taxpayer funds were used, either directly or indirectly, to support the MyGender Dolls project. The university has previously stated that the project was 'solely funded by private donations,' a claim Walberg is scrutinizing. He has requested detailed information regarding the project's funding sources and whether the dolls are being utilized in 'clinical spaces,' including public schools. Walberg also raised concerns about parental notification and opt-out options for children in settings where these dolls might be used, citing federal law requirements. This new probe follows earlier investigations b...

The Latest: Trump says US will take control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s oil reserves

The Latest: Trump says US will take control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s oil reserves

President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. has entered an agreement with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of the South American country’s oil reserves

Mitt Romney Launched His 2012 Presidential Bid in New Hampshire

Mitt Romney Launched His 2012 Presidential Bid in New Hampshire

Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential campaign was his second attempt at the nation's highest office, officially commencing on June 2, 2011, with an anno...

Chicago Sky's Natasha Cloud Addresses Confrontation with Enes Kanter Freedom, Emphasizes Women's Issues

Chicago Sky's Natasha Cloud Addresses Confrontation with Enes Kanter Freedom, Emphasizes Women's Issues

Chicago Sky's Natasha Cloud Addresses Confrontation with Enes Kanter Freedom, Emphasizes Women's Issues

Judge deals blow to Trump moves to deport pro-Palestinian activists

Judge deals blow to Trump moves to deport pro-Palestinian activists

By Nate Raymond Aug 28 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Friday ruled that laws that President Donald Trump's administration used to cancel visas and initiate deportation proceedings against noncitizen college students based on their pro-Palestinian advocacy and criticism of Israel are unconstitutional

EEOC Proposes Significant Changes to Federal Employee Discrimination Complaint Process

EEOC Proposes Significant Changes to Federal Employee Discrimination Complaint Process

On August 26, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) approved a proposed rule aimed at altering how federal employees pursue administrative cases alleging workplace discrimination. The Republican-controlled EEOC voted 2-1 to advance these changes. Key aspects of the proposed rule include limiting hearings before administrative judges to a specific set of cases, eliminating the current requirement for cases to undergo mediation, and removing the ability for federal workers to file class action-style complaints. Additionally, the EEOC has suggested modifications to the overall complaint process for federal employees, with the stated goal of making it more efficient, equitable, and straightforward by discontinuing mandatory pre-complaint EEO counseling. These proposed changes represent a significant shift in the administrative procedures available to federal employees seeking redress for alleged discrimination.

States Increase Efforts to Hold Federal Officers Accountable for Misconduct

States Increase Efforts to Hold Federal Officers Accountable for Misconduct

Several U.S. states are enacting and testing civil causes of action to hold federal officers accountable for misconduct, a trend described by some as 'reverse 1983' efforts. States like Illinois, Connecticut, Vermont, Oregon, and Maryland have passed such statutes, with Maryland's law taking effect in October. California's 'No Kings Act,' SB 747, has also passed the State Senate. This movement is rooted in the historical understanding that state-law damages suits against federal officers were a common mechanism for accountability until the 1971 Bivens decision. The Justice Department has challenged Illinois's Bivens Act, arguing it violates the Supremacy Clause by directly regulating and discriminating against federal officers, particularly in immigration enforcement. However, proponents argue that well-designed state laws can enforce constitutional rights uniformly across all government actors without singling out federal functions.

X Corp. Loses First Amendment Challenge to New York's 'Stop Hiding Hate Act'

X Corp. Loses First Amendment Challenge to New York's 'Stop Hiding Hate Act'

A federal judge in the Southern District of New York has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk's X Corp. (formerly Twitter) challenging New York's 'Stop Hiding Hate Act.' This act mandates social media companies operating in New York with over $100 million in annual revenue to submit two annual reports to the state's attorney general. These reports must detail 'whether and how platforms define hate speech, disinformation, extremist or racist content, harassment, and foreign political interference.' X Corp. had argued that these provisions infringed upon its First Amendment rights by interfering with its editorial judgments regarding content moderation. However, District Judge John Cronan ruled that the law's disclosure requirements are permissible under the First Amendment, likening them to commercial speech regulations that require businesses to truthfully disclose information about their offerings. The court also determined that the law is not preempted by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, ...

Trump cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, judge rules

Trump cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, judge rules

Citing the importance of the First Amendment, a federal judge in California says the U.S. government is unconstitutionally silencing critics of Israel and others in its quest to deport noncitizens who the government says have disrupted college campuses as they expressed their views

Federal Agencies Threaten Enforcement Against Olathe and Shawnee Mission School Districts Over Gender-Inclusive Policies

Federal Agencies Threaten Enforcement Against Olathe and Shawnee Mission School Districts Over Gender-Inclusive Policies

Federal agencies, specifically the U.S. Department of Justice and the Department of Education, have announced plans to take enforcement measures against the Olathe and Shawnee Mission school districts in Kansas. This action stems from the districts' alleged failure to comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regarding gender-inclusive policies. An investigation in April found that four Kansas school districts, including Olathe and Shawnee Mission, violated federal Title IX civil rights protections. The violations cited included allowing students to change their name or pronouns at school without clear parental communication and permitting transgender students to use restrooms, locker rooms, and changing rooms aligning with their gender identity. The Education Department stated that withholding such sensitive information from parents, especially when they request their children's records, constitutes a clear violation of FERPA. The department had proposed resolution agreements with ...

UNH Poll Indicates Sliding Support for Chris Pappas in New Hampshire Senate Race

UNH Poll Indicates Sliding Support for Chris Pappas in New Hampshire Senate Race

A recent Granite State Poll conducted by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center indicates that First District Congressman Chris Pappas, a Democrat, is still leading the race for his party's nomination for U.S. Senate. However, the poll reveals that his support has slid, and challenger Karishma Manzur continues to close the gap. Manzur's gains are attributed to strong support from socialist and younger voters. The poll, conducted between August 20 and August 24, 2026, surveyed 2,143 New Hampshire residents online, including 893 likely 2026 Democratic state primary voters. On the Republican side, former Senator John E. Sununu maintains his lead over former Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown and is statistically tied with Pappas in a hypothetical general election matchup.