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100 Years After Landmark Case, Federal Programs Continue to Violate Parents' Constitutional Rights

3 weeks ago | dailysignal.com | Matt Sharp |Kate Anderson

Today, even with President Trump’s victory, leftist elites have their tentacles in every aspect of our government. The Daily Signal’s own Tyler O’Neil exposes this leftist cabal in his new book, The Woketopus: The Dark Money Cabal Manipulating the Federal Government. In this book, O’Neil reveals how the Left’s NGO apparatus pursues its woke agenda, maneuvering like an octopus by circumventing Congress and entrenching its interests in the federal government.
Supreme Court case can remove barriers to educational freedom

1 month ago | thehill.com | Matt Sharp

“I will always protect Oklahoma’s parents and their right to choose what is best for their child, especially when it comes to their education.”This proud statement adorned Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s Facebook page during National School Choice Week this year. Indeed, Drummond has put action behind these words, notably by supporting the right of parents to be informed by school officials if their children are struggling with their biological sex.
The Whole Room is Moving when Kaytranada's at Alexandra Palace

1 month ago | newwavemagazine.com | Matt Sharp

It’s a warm weekend in early summer, North London. Fans make the pilgrimage via the winding road up that never ending hill to the palace. The light of the day goes, but is replaced by the glisten of buildings in the city, which feels like lifetimes away. The gig reviewer ponders pretentiously, looking out over the view as he imagines how exactly he’ll romanticise going to a Kaytranada gig beyond all necessary measure.
Proposed legislation undermines parental, constitutional rights | OPINION

2 months ago | coloradopolitics.com | Matt Sharp |Kate Anderson

Colorado’s HB25-1312,“Concerning Legal Protections for Transgender Individuals,” passed the House Judiciary Committee on April 6 and was read into the Senate on April 23. But the bill has not progressed without strong opposition — and for good reason. This legislation does not protect citizens. It mandates conformity to the preferences of a few. It undermines fundamental freedoms and puts the constitutional rights of parents — and every American — at risk.
Matt Sharp and Kate Anderson: Yes, parents do have the right to make medical decisions for their children

2 months ago | spokesman.com | Matt Sharp |Kate Anderson

By Matt Sharp and Kate AndersonState Senate Bill 5181, a bill that jeopardizes parents’ medical decision-making authority, was recently voted out of the House Education Committee. Apparently, the firestorm that erupted over Sen. Jamie Pedersen’s comment earlier this year about parental rights has fallen on deaf ears.
Gainesville Baseball/Softball Summer League prepares for season

2 months ago | ktlo.com | Matt Sharp

Registrations are being accepted for the 2025 season of the Gainesville Baseball/Softball Summer League. Friday is the deadline to enter. Participating athletes must have turned age 4 before May 1 and cannot turn age 13 before the same date. The cost is $35, and checks should be made payable to “Gainesville R-V School District.” Games will begin May 27 and continue through July 1. Forms can be mailed to the Gainesville School District or turned in at the Gainesville High School office.
Audrey Blair shines as multi-sport athlete at Marshall, prepares to play softball at UCA

2 months ago | ktlo.com | Matt Sharp

Audrey Blair (center) with parents Michael and JulieA senior at Marshall High School has been shining for the last few years as a multi-sport athlete. Audrey Blair will be taking her talent to Conway next year after signing a national letter of intent to join the softball program at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. Blair is going for her third All-State selection in softball this season. She says the game has been a part of her life for much of her childhood.
ASUMH baseball team hosts SouthArk for doubleheader, looks to extend win streak

2 months ago | ktlo.com | Matt Sharp

The ASU-Mountain Home baseball team will wrap up its current home stand with another conference doubleheader on Thursday. The TrailBlazers will look to add to their seven-game winning streak as they welcome South Arkansas to Cooper Park. ASU-Mountain Home is currently 30-12 on the season and 11-4 in conference play. The TrailBlazers were able to sweep a pair of doubleheaders over ASU Mid-South last Thursday and Saturday. The first game at Lester White Field is scheduled for 1.
Thursday track schedule includes MHHS in Zizzer Relays at West Plains

2 months ago | ktlo.com | Matt Sharp

The Mountain Home High School track teams will be across the state line as they are among the area schools in West Plains on Thursday. Mountain Home Christian Academy, Bakersfield, Gainesville and Dora are also set to compete in the Zizzer Relays. Action begins at 3:30.
Thursday soccer schedule includes MHHS hosting Russellville

2 months ago | ktlo.com | Matt Sharp

Rain: 7am to 7am: .00 Month: 10.19 Year: 18.99 Recorded temps: High: 65 Low: 39 Screenshot courtesy of Bomber Sports NetworkThursday’s soccer schedule includes a return to Bomber Stadium for the Mountain Home High School soccer teams. The Bombers and Lady Bombers Russellville to the Twin Lakes Area for 5A-West action.