Chicagoans march for life during shutdown
Both sides of the abortion debate showed up for the annual March for Life in Chicago. A student reflects on her participation.
1st Amendment
The case against gerrymandering in Maryland
Redrawing congressional district lines is bound to be a high priority for Maryland legislators this year, given a Supreme Court case.
TX backs expulsion for not standing during pledge
A Texas student who was expelled for not standing during the pledge is suing the school for violating her free speech rights.
Student thrown in jail who opposed a school policy
A student was arrested and put in jail for speaking out against a school policy; he was charged with harassment.
Parents in Maine sue for religious school tuition
Some districts in Me. don’t have a high school, so schools reimburse parents for outside tuition. But not for religious schools.
Hononegah student sues school over free speech
An IL h.s. student filed a lawsuit against her school, saying officials bullied her into not stating her case for the 2nd Amendment.
Janus decision is a blow to public schools
A decision by the US Supreme Court could affect the ability of teachers’ unions to negotiate on behalf of rank-and-file teachers.
5 shot dead at a Naptown newspaper
Five people who worked at a newspaper in Maryland’s capital of Annapolis were shot dead Thursday, based on a grudge.
Lake Zurich offers a self-defense class
A self-defense class at an IL h.s. will help to prepare juniors and seniors for their 1st year away at college, a dangerous time.
Companies often fire workers for social media posts
Public schools play by different rules than companies do when it comes to the hiring and firing of employees. Be careful.