Teachers union spent nearly $8 million to defeat school choice and rules on sports based on biological sex
The nation’s largest teachers union and its affiliates spent nearly $7.8 million on ballot measure campaigns in three states during 2026, according to a report from Defending Education. The report also describes union strategies for opposing school voucher programs and other conservative-backed measures. Defending Education said it found an internal National Education Association (NEA) guidance […]
Kirk Cousins shares the heartwarming choice his sons made after he was traded to the Vikings: ‘Let’s go!’
Kirk Cousins has returned to the Minnesota Vikings, where he’ll need to get reacquainted with Kevin O’Connell’s offense. He also has a more immediate practical concern: finding a place for his family to live. The Minnesota home he owned in Inver Grove Heights sold quickly after he joined the Atlanta Falcons, Cousins said. Now, following […]
When getting medical help to die no longer seems like a choice
Brigitte Kranendonk says she asked her grandmother a question that should never have been necessary: Did she know she was going to die that Friday? Her grandmother, 83-year-old Brigitte Stegemann, started crying. “I’ve made a mistake,” she said, according to Kranendonk. She continued to weep for nearly an hour. Two days later, on July 10, […]
Democrats could create angry voters focused on one issue in 2028 if they end school choice
The head of a national school-choice advocacy group says Democrats who try to end universal school-choice programs could face a voter backlash in 2028, particularly from parents whose children are already benefiting from them. Tommy Schultz, CEO of the American Federation for Children, said families who have moved their children into private schools or homeschooling […]
Billionaire tax makes California’s economic future a choice for voters in the midterm elections
California voters will decide whether to approve a proposed tax on billionaires. The measure could prompt more wealthy residents to leave the state, and it remains uncertain whether it would raise as much money as supporters predict. Proposition 40 would charge taxpayers and trusts with assets above $1 billion a one-time tax of 5%. The […]
The simplest World Series choice cost the Rays everything
Questions Surround Rays’ World Series Strategy The Tampa Bay Rays came up short in their quest for the World Series, leading to a wave of questions directed at manager Kevin Cash. One major point of contention was Cash’s decision-making related to pitcher Drew Rasmussen, who, after a solid four-inning performance—giving up only one run on […]
Young Democrats Target Maxine Waters, Appear to Regret Their Choice
A center-left group of young Democrats recently retracted a post that criticized the age of Democratic California Rep. Maxine Waters after receiving backlash from within its ranks. Majority Democrats were critical of Waters’ efforts to continue leading the House Financial Services Committee, as reported by Politico. The objection arose after Rep. Ritchie Torres from New […]
The choice to move Game 6 in the WNBA is an error.
WNBA Reschedules Game 6 The WNBA has changed the timing of Game 6 of the Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream to 12:30 PM ET on Thursday, October 29th, at State Farm Arena. It’s unusual, really—a Finals game taking place in the middle of a weekday, not just any game, but one […]
Colts Reach Out to Peyton Manning as Their Top Choice Following GM Chris Ballard’s Dismissal
Colts Part Ways with General Manager Chris Ballard After the Colts suffered a loss to the struggling Tennessee Titans, Indianapolis wasted no time in letting go of longtime General Manager Chris Ballard. The franchise quickly reached out to a legendary figure they are considering to fill the role. On a recent episode of The Dan […]
Most People Indicate Their Choice is Final for the Upcoming Midterm Elections
Survey Indicates Voter Sentiment Ahead of Midterm Elections A recent weekly survey from the Economist/YouGov highlights that while a significant number of voters have already decided on their choice for the upcoming midterm elections, a noteworthy group remains open to changing their minds. In the survey, participants from states with Senate races were asked whether […]