Texas politics leave transgender foster youth isolated — during and after life in state care

Support once afforded LGBTQ+ foster kids has vanished and a culture of silence has blanketed the agency tasked with raising children growing up in the system. Read More

Trump says he'll 'fire the radical left' from colleges, focus on 'defending' American 'tradition' if elected

Former President Trump said he plans to “fire" the radical left individuals that "have allowed our colleges to become dominated by Marxist maniacs and lunatics" and ensure higher education is focused ... Read More

25 Political Influencers to Watch in 2024

In the spirit of celebration, The New Republic sought to identify an alternative set of political influencers: 25 people shaping our national conversations whom you’d be less likely to find at the ... Read More

School principal was framed using AI-generated racist rant, police say. A co-worker is now charged.

Pikesville High School's principal Eric Eiswert was implicated in an audio recording making rounds on social media containing racist and antisemitic comments, but police say the voice was AI-generated ... Read More

How the NBA Learned to Embrace Activism

As the league came to more fully embrace Black culture, it unsurprisingly recognized that social justice issues were an important part of its brand and culture. “Part of the reason NBA players are ... Read More

Why the World Still Needs Immanuel Kant

Unlike in Europe, few in the United States will be celebrating the philosopher’s 300th birthday. But Kant’s writing shows that a free, just and moral life is possible — and that’s relevant everywhere. Read More

Unpacking the truth of antisemitism on college campuses

Colleges have become a flashpoint in discussions about rising antisemitism. But some on those campuses say the alarm from politicians and groups distorts reality and their motives should be examined. Read More

How the Suburbs Became a Trap

How do the suburbs feel? Does climbing the stairs of your split-level ranch amid other, similar homes and neighbors create comfort and hope, a feeling of possibility? Or does that home contain a quiet ... Read More

A sympathetic look at the rise — and stall — of gay conservatives

Neil J. Young’s “Coming Out Republican” offers the history of a movement that may not have actually been that influential. Read More

The deeply silly, extremely serious rise of ‘Alpha Male’ Nick Adams

“Damn right!” a young man in pleated khakis yelled. “Damn right, we don’t want that.” ... Read More

Iraq thinks ISIS is gone. The U.S. begs to differ.

The State Department said in a statement to NatSec Daily that while ISIS has been “territorially defeated in Iraq” as a result of the work of Iraq’s military and the global coalition, “ISIS continues ... Read More

Iowa lawmakers debate until 2 a.m. in race to finish 2024 legislative session

Iowa lawmakers debated budget bills into the early morning Friday as they aim for the end of session in the coming days. Read More