Opting Out Is Not An Option (Part 2)
This radio show originally aired in July 2019 An emerging assumption in our culture is that the “other side” is evil, and it’s leading to a reluctance to engage in civil conversations with people who disagree with us politically. Dan Darling, vice president of Communications at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, says it’s an […]
The Triumph of School Choice
Public schools are one of the few institutions that are shielded from consumer choice and competition. Taxpayer dollars flow to school districts children are compelled to attend, regardless of parental satisfaction or outcomes. At the same time, the few other options available are constrained by government regulation or remain off-limits for families of modest means. […]
AT ISSUE: A Brave New World?
On June 15, 2020 and in the following days, I noticed many of my Millennial peers posting on Instagram and Twitter, celebrating the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Bostock v. Clayton County Georgia as a victory for freedom and liberty and an end to “discrimination.” In one swift act of legislating from the bench, our […]
2020 Summit on Protecting Children in Education
Several pro-family organizations are joining together to hold an event aimed at protecting children from the increasingly graphic sexual education being presented in public schools across the nation. Next Wednesday, August 12, The Heritage Foundation—along with Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), Family Research Council, Family Policy Alliance, and more—will be hosting the 2020 Protecting Children in […]
School Choice Opponents Sue to Overturn Opportunity Scholarship
Seven North Carolina parents, in conjunction with the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) and the National Education Association (NEA), are suing in an attempt to abolish the state’s Opportunity Scholarship Program. On Monday, the parents filed a lawsuit in Wake County Superior Court challenging the constitutionality of the voucher program that is used by thousands […]
Family and the American Dream
The so-called “American Dream” is an ideal rooted deeply in the founding of our nation. According to this ideal, many people can achieve prosperity and success through hard work and perseverance. Dr. Brad Wilcox from the University of Virginia argues, however, that this success can be closely linked to the strength of the American family, […]
SCOTUS Strikes Montana Law That Discriminates Against Religious Schools
In a major win for school choice and religious liberty, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that a Montana law preventing religious schools from participating in a state educational scholarship program was unconstitutional. The 5-4 ruling in the case of Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue found that the Montana Department of Revenue violated […]
Fighting the Sexualization of Children
Instruction in middle and high school on human anatomy, development, and sexuality has been occurring for decades, but in recent years, this instruction has taken a more explicit and dangerous turn. Schools are being pushed by far-left groups like Planned Parenthood and Southern Poverty Law Center to radically change their sex-ed curricula to include information […]
The Danger and Detachment of Surrogacy
In our society, surrogacy and in vitro fertilization (IVF) may seem like a practical solution to couples struggling with infertility. Biotechnological advancements have allowed those who are unable to have children themselves to become parents through methods other than adoption. But the dangers of surrogacy and IVF, both to the child and the surrogate mother, […]
U.S. Department of Education Finds Connecticut Athletic Policy Violates Title IX
In a win for the rights of women and girls in sports, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) has ruled that a Connecticut high school policy allowing biological males to compete in female sports violates Title IX and must be changed. This ruling comes after nearly a year of investigation into […]