n a crowning achievement of the conservative legal movement, the Supreme Court has—at long last!—overturned Roe v. Wade and restored abortion policy to our democratic processes. On a quick review, Justice Alito’s majority opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization is essentially the same as the draft that was leaked more than seven weeks…Read More
Republicans are ready to go to war with President Joe Biden over abortion. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) has announced plans to introduce a bill on Thursday that would block the White House from using federal emergency authority to expand access to abortion, and to go after states that might pass restrictions on abortion. This development…Read More
One proposed change “would make clear that preventing any person from participating in an education program or activity consistent with their gender identity would subject them to more than de minimis harm on the basis of sex and therefore be prohibited, unless otherwise permitted by Title IX or the regulations.” If adopted, the rule change…Read More
A major victory for religious schools, the US Supreme Court has decided that the state of Maine’s tuition assistance program must cover religious schools, such as Catholic parochial schools. The court voted 6-to-3 along ideological lines and has now opened the door further for families seeking help in the form of tax payer funds to…Read More
A 2020 Supreme Court decision to turn over nearly half of Oklahoma to Native American tribes has effectively turned the eastern portion of the state into a lawless zone. The McGirt v. Oklahoma decision has meant that “nothing” would be done in less serious cases, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Oklahoma field office…Read More
The vast majority of U.S. parents would consider voting for another political party on the basis of shared education values, a new poll found. Commissioned by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools and conducted by the Harris Poll, the survey found that 82% of parents would be willing to support a candidate from another…Read More
The U.S. bishops are coming to the aid of a Colorado web designer, a Christian who fears prosecution under state anti-discrimination law for stating her faith-based objections to providing services that promote same-sex marriage. Along with five other faith groups, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) filed an amici curiae brief in support…Read More
Following a reported leak saying the Supreme Court would rule in favor of Dobbs and undo the protection for abortion put in place by Roe v. Wade, people have been on edge. A historic ruling was expected Tuesday, but with no ruling announced, Thursday is now the earliest a decision could be released. If the…Read More
All three Planned Parenthood facilities in Wisconsin have temporarily stopped scheduling abortions, in anticipation of the upcoming Supreme Court decision on Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. That ruling could determine whether or not Roe v. Wade is overturned, and that decision is expected to be released this month. According to the Associated Press, Planned…Read More