Tag: Parental Rights

A newborn baby's hand grips onto an adult finger. (iStock)

Community and Family

America might be witnessing peak motherhood

Anne Morse Huercanos · August 4, 2026 10:00 am

University of Minnesota and Linda McMahon collage (AP photos)

DOE investigates use of ‘transgender dolls’ in Minnesota schools

Britta Miller · July 29, 2026 4:02 pm

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Parental rights issues are heating up at the Supreme Court

Jack Birle · July 29, 2026 5:00 am

Pride flags are displayed in the bedroom of high school student Leo Burchell in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)

Appeals court bars California from hiding student gender transitions from parents

Jack Birle · June 19, 2026 5:32 pm

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Americans online: The perils of childhood in an internet age

Kimberly Ross · June 19, 2026 5:15 am

In this April 15, 2019, file photo, instructors from Raphael House lead a classroom discussion about consent and healthy relationships with a class of sophomores at Central Catholic High School in Portland, Ore. Most young Americans believe in the value of higher education, but many also believe that a high school diploma alone is enough for success, and they view job training as better preparation than any type of college degree, according to a poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

Community and Family

The hidden driver behind school choice: Advanced learners are voting with their feet

Leah Raymond, Jonathan Plucker · June 11, 2026 10:00 am

Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) speaks at a news conference.

Albany erased ‘mother’ and ‘father’ from state law. Here’s what that really means

Emzari Gelashvili · June 9, 2026 12:31 pm

Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission of the United States Brendan Carr speaks during the Concordia Annual Summit in New York, Monday, Sept. 22, 2025.

Community and Family

A win for families: The FCC is making TV ratings matter again

Jon Schweppe · June 8, 2026 7:00 am

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New York Assembly sends bill to Hochul’s desk to replace ‘mother’ and ‘father’ with ‘gestating’ and ‘non-gestating parent’

Claire Carter · June 4, 2026 11:00 am

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson responds to a question during a news conference on Oct. 7, 2024.

Hold parents, not social media, accountable for teen takeovers

Washington Examiner · May 30, 2026 5:00 am

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Homeschool advocates warn Connecticut bill tightening regulations misses the point

Emily Hallas · May 17, 2026 6:00 am

This June 2014 photo shows the "second screen" feature on the Amazon Fire Phone when connected with a compatible television, in Seattle. Apple and Amazon have ways to encourage you to buy more of their products: Offer bonus features that work only with gadgets from the same company. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Parents want honest labeling for media content

Penny Nance · May 16, 2026 7:00 am