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Fired Over Transgender Views, Professor Gets $1.6M Settlement
The University of Louisville has agreed to pay nearly $1.6 million to settle a lawsuit filed by Dr. Allan Josephson, who was terminated after publicly criticizing medical procedures for children who identify as transgender. Josephson served as chief of the university’s Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology for nearly 15 years. His legal… Continue reading Fired Over Transgender Views, Professor Gets $1.6M Settlement
Immigration Judge Rules Columbia Activist Mahmoud Khalil Can Be Deported
An immigration judge has ruled that Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported following his involvement in anti-Israel protests on campus last year. Khalil, a lawful permanent resident with a green card, was detained last month and is currently being held at a detention center in Louisiana. Secretary of State Marco Rubio concluded that… Continue reading Immigration Judge Rules Columbia Activist Mahmoud Khalil Can Be Deported
Student Prevented from Establishing a TPUSA Chapter at Catholic University of America
A student at the Catholic University of America (CUA) was barred from establishing a TPUSA chapter in March. This is the third failed attempt made by students at CUA to establish a new chapter after a previous one disbanded. In response to his request, Assistant Director of Student Organization Leadership Anna Borges told the student, James… Continue reading Student Prevented from Establishing a TPUSA Chapter at Catholic University of America
Canadian PM Replacement For Trudeau Finally Voted In
After a landslide win in Canada’s Federal Election, Mark Carney will replace Justin Trudeau as the country’s next Prime Minister. On March 9, Carney won the election to become leader of the Canadian Liberal Party overwhelmingly, gaining about 86% of the vote. Trudeau resigned from his role in January. At the time, the former-Prime Minister… Continue reading Canadian PM Replacement For Trudeau Finally Voted In
Supreme Court Hears Arguments Regarding TikTok Ban, Could Issue Ruling as Soon as Wednesday
The Supreme Court is poised to issue a ruling on whether to uphold a federal law mandating TikTok to divest from its parent company, ByteDance, or face a ban in the United States. The decision could come as soon as Wednesday, following oral arguments last week that hinted at the justices leaning toward upholding the… Continue reading Supreme Court Hears Arguments Regarding TikTok Ban, Could Issue Ruling as Soon as Wednesday
Harvard President Urges Faculty to Rethink Messaging Amid Growing Criticism of Higher Education
Following the 2024 election results, Harvard University President Alan M. Garber admitted to faculty at the college that they need to rethink their messaging. According to a report by The Harvard Crimson, Garber described the shift in sentiment toward higher education as the greatest threat the university has faced in recent memory. Speaking at a… Continue reading Harvard President Urges Faculty to Rethink Messaging Amid Growing Criticism of Higher Education
Only 20% of College Faculty Believe a Conservative Would ‘Fit In’ With Their Department: Report
A new survey by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) found that only 20 percent of college faculty believe a conservative would fit in well in their department. The survey included responses from 6,269 faculty members at 55 major universities across the country for the “Silence in the Classroom: The 2024 FIRE Faculty… Continue reading Only 20% of College Faculty Believe a Conservative Would ‘Fit In’ With Their Department: Report
Candace Owens Barred From New Zealand and Australia
Conservative commentator Candace Owens was refused a visa into New Zealand and Australia over comments that both countries deemed inappropriate, according to the New York Post. Owens was scheduled to speak at a series of events across Australia and in Auckland, New Zealand, in February and March of 2025. Australia rejected Owens’ visa request, citing… Continue reading Candace Owens Barred From New Zealand and Australia
Elon Musk Offers $1 Million To One Person Every Day Before Election
Elon Musk announced at a campaign event for former President Donald Trump that he will award one person $1 million for 17 days leading up to November 5, according to a report from the Daily Caller. Musk launched a Political Action Committee (PAC) dubbed America PAC to help finance candidates who he believes are pro-America.… Continue reading Elon Musk Offers $1 Million To One Person Every Day Before Election
University Of Kansas Professor Leaves After Viral Remarks On Shooting Conservatives
The University of Kansas announced that an instructor who went viral on X for comments about shooting certain types of male students is no longer employed, according to a report from Inside Higher Education. Phillip Lowcock, a health sport and exercise science lecturer, can be seen in viral video footage saying he’d like people to… Continue reading University Of Kansas Professor Leaves After Viral Remarks On Shooting Conservatives
Jury Awards Coffee Shop Owner $4 Million After Boise State Violates Her First Amendment Rights Over Pro-Police Views
A jury has unanimously ruled that Boise State University must pay $4 million to the owner of a coffee shop after determining that the university violated her First Amendment rights for supporting law enforcement. Sarah Fendley, the owner of Big City Coffee, was awarded $3 million for lost business, reputational damage, distress, and personal humiliation… Continue reading Jury Awards Coffee Shop Owner $4 Million After Boise State Violates Her First Amendment Rights Over Pro-Police Views
Brazilian Judge Suspends Social Media Platform X across the Country
Brazil has suspended the social media platform X from operating in the country after the company missed a deadline to appoint a legal representative. On Friday, Brazil Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the “immediate, complete and total suspension of X’s operations” in the country. The suspension will remain “until all court orders are… Continue reading Brazilian Judge Suspends Social Media Platform X across the Country