Montgomery County Public Schools introduced over 20 LGBTQ+-themed books to its K-8 curriculum in 2022. Initially, parents could opt their children out, but the school board revoked this option in 2023, sparking backlash. Muslim, Catholic and Eastern Orthodox parents, represented by the Becket Fund, sued, arguing the forced inclusion of LGBTQ+ materials violates their religious…

Navigating a toxic world: The urgent call for healthier living amidst chemical threats Dr. Donald L. Hoernschemeyer's book, "Healthy Living in a Contaminated World," serves as a comprehensive guide warning readers about the pervasive presence of toxic chemicals in everyday life and offering strategies to protect health. The book traces the history of chemical proliferation…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) involves a wide range of differences in behavior, communication and social interaction, making each person with autism unique. Early diagnosis and tailored interventions significantly improve outcomes, helping children develop behavior, communication and social skills. While no medication cures autism, some can manage related issues like anxiety, aggression or hyperactivity when part…

Trump administration scraps Kerry’s climate office, citing ideological overreach The Trump administration formally shut down the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate (led by John Kerry under Biden) in April 2025, ending a $17M/year operation. The move aligns with Trump’s push to reduce bureaucracy, prioritize economic growth and roll back Biden-era climate policies.…

A study by Lead Safe Mama found over 90 percent of 51 tested toothpaste brands contained lead, with many also contaminated by arsenic, mercury and cadmium. Well-known brands like Crest, Sensodyne and Tom's of Maine were among those affected. Toothpastes with bentonite clay, hydroxyapatite or calcium carbonate showed the highest heavy metal levels. Children's products,…

Trump administration opposes Colorado bill that seeks to remove custody from parents on the basis of “MISGENDERING” The Trump administration opposes Colorado's Kelly Loving Act, which would allow courts to strip custody from parents who refuse to use a child's preferred pronouns or gender identity, classifying such actions as "coercive control." The bill has also…

Trump unveils election integrity push, targets ActBlue amid fraud and foreign influence allegations President Trump signed an order directing the DOJ to investigate ActBlue, the Democratic Party’s primary fundraising platform, for alleged illegal activity, including straw donations, foreign contributions and systemic fraud. The move follows bipartisan probes and public accusations, including from Elon Musk and…

ADHD is a neurological difference centered on attention regulation, often involving a need for stimulation, distraction and impulsivity. Autism involves a suite of neurological differences – including emotional, sensory and social processing – and may include attention differences (both over- or under-regulated). Both conditions can involve difficulty regulating attention, but with different underlying causes and…

Bitcoin exchange reserves hit historic low as public companies hoard $425M+ in crypto Bitcoin supply on exchanges has dropped to ~2.6 million BTC (lowest since 2018), with over 425,000 BTC (worth $40B+) moved off exchanges since November 2024, signaling a shift toward long-term holding. Public companies, led by MicroStrategy (holding ~200,000 BTC), are the primary…

HARVARD POLL: Congressional Democrats’ approval among young voters plummets, GOP gains ground Approval of Congressional Democrats among young voters (18-29) has plummeted 19 points since 2017 (from 42 percent to 23 percent), while GOP approval slightly rose (28 percent to 29 percent). White millennial men now favor Republicans 46 percent to 37 percent, reversing Democratic…