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National assessment shows ongoing drop in 12th-grade test scores

National assessment shows ongoing drop in 12th-grade test scores

Record Decline in High School Scores: A Troubling Trend The latest data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), often called the “National Report Card,” shows that scores for 12th graders in both mathematics and reading have hit record lows and continue to decline, a trend that has persisted for years. Released on Tuesday, […]

Charlotte mayor faces criticism for handling the deadly stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee.

Charlotte mayor faces criticism for handling the deadly stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee.

Charlotte’s Mayor, Vi Lyles, is catching flak for her response to the tragic murder of Ukrainian refugee Irina Zaltoska. A statement released on behalf of the mayor began with sending thoughts and prayers to Zaltoska’s family and quickly shifted focus to discussing the suspect’s mental health issues, particularly regarding DeCarlos Brown, a felon with a […]

How reform-minded prosecutors delegate justice to a private consulting firm

How reform-minded prosecutors delegate justice to a private consulting firm

A recently released report details how a lesser-known consulting firm is influencing the policies of numerous progressive prosecutors across the U.S. The Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund (LELDF), based in Virginia, unveiled findings claiming that a liberal group, the WREN Group, has been actively shaping the decisions of at least 40 progressive prosecutors in 22 […]

Ava DuVernay Joins 1,300 Artists in Boycotting Israeli Film Institutions

Ava DuVernay Joins 1,300 Artists in Boycotting Israeli Film Institutions

Ava DuVernay Joins Boycott of Israeli Film Institutions Ava DuVernay is one of over 1,300 filmmakers, actors, and others in the entertainment industry who have signed an open letter calling for a boycott of Israeli film institutions. This letter, shared on Instagram by the group Film Workers for Palestine, accuses these institutions of being involved […]

Trump-supporting FCC chair prepared to revoke media broadcast licenses

Trump-supporting FCC chair prepared to revoke media broadcast licenses

FCC Chairman Explores Fines for Major Media Outlets In a recent interview, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Kerr indicated that he, alongside President Donald Trump, is open to imposing fines on major media companies if they seem to be crossing certain boundaries. The Wall Street Journal described Kerr as someone challenging the status quo, […]