Professor’s reprimand overturned after student uses “biological women” term, sparking controversy over free speech and ideological influence in academia. Failed for Using Exclusionary Term In a recent turn of events, the reprimand against University of Cincinnati professor Melanie Nipper for failing a student who used the term “biological women” has been overturned. The student, Olivia … Read more
California doctors are suing over mandatory implicit bias training, claiming it wrongly asserts that “white individuals are naturally racist.” Challenging California’s Mandatory Implicit Bias Training A group of California doctors, including the anti-discrimination organization Do No Harm, has filed a lawsuit challenging the state’s mandatory implicit bias training for physicians, arguing that the training promotes … Read more
The Army is reconsidering its stance on soldiers dismissed due to vaccine mandate non-compliance and sent a letter to service members dismissed for vaccine refusal. Army Reverses Course A letter addressed to “Former Service Member” has surfaced online, revealing new Army guidance to correct records of those affected by the vaccine mandate. This correction would … Read more
A northern Michigan hair salon, Studio 8 Hair Lab, faces a discrimination charge from the state’s Department of Civil Rights over an online post by its owner. Violation of State’s Civil Rights Act The department alleges that the salon, owned by Christine Geiger, violated Michigan’s civil rights act by unlawfully discriminating against three claimants in … Read more
A 27-year-old private school teacher in South Carolina, Reagan Anderson, faces charges of felony sexual battery involving a 17-year-old football player. Arrest and Charges Anderson was arrested on Nov. 15 and charged with two counts of felony sexual battery, each carrying a potential sentence of up to five years in prison in South Carolina. Release … Read more
The Republican-controlled Texas State Board of Education rejects seven out of 12 proposed eighth-grade science textbooks. Rejection Criteria Textbooks were rejected for various reasons, including the inclusion of policy solutions for climate change and ties to companies with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies. Board’s Disapproval of ESG Policies Some textbooks faced rejection merely because … Read more
A Georgia high school football coach, Isaac Ferrell, faces scrutiny after organizing a baptism for 20 players on school grounds. Video Evidence Online A video on the team’s official online page captures Pastor Gary Few baptizing players one by one in a large water tub. Superintendent Announces Coach’s Firing Tattnall County High School Superintendent Kristen … Read more
Theresa Smigo, a nurse at Philly Pregnancy Center’s Norristown clinic, was caught on video expressing doubt about the severity of Jillian Rightmyer’s pregnancy-related pain and suggesting it would be “fraud” if she missed work due to the pain. The video, which gained widespread attention in October, depicted a conflict between a Black, Muslim pregnant woman … Read more
In a lighthearted and unexpected turn of events, a fed-up father devised a creative solution to address his daughter’s penchant for wearing shorts that he deemed too short. With a humorous twist, he decided to make a fashion statement of his own, cutting his own jeans into very short shorts to match her style. The … Read more
Theresa Smigo, a nurse at Philly Pregnancy Center’s Norristown clinic, was caught on video expressing doubt about the severity of Jillian Rightmyer’s pregnancy-related pain and suggesting it would be “fraud” if she missed work due to the pain. The video, which gained widespread attention in October, depicted a conflict between a Black, Muslim pregnant woman … Read more