Sam Dorman

Supreme Court June 24, 2022

What does overturning Roe v. Wade mean? Supreme Court decision's implications

The Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade will unleash a series of state-level legislative battles and fuel heated public debate.

Abortion May 4, 2022

Over 63 million abortions have occurred in the US since Roe v. Wade decision in 1973

More than 63 million abortions are estimated to have taken place in the U.S. since the Supreme Court's 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, according to one analysis.

Rhode Island February 11, 2022

Rhode Island school holds celebrity event for those who 'identify as students of color or multiracial'

The Wheeler School in Rhode Island has prompted parent concerns about racial discrimination after it sent an invitation invitation for those identifying as “students of color” to attend a celebrity event.

Virginia February 9, 2022

VA school district seeks 'social media listening' for 'hate speech,’ to deter 'negative actions' towards staff

Fairfax County Public Schools is offering $200,000 for social media monitoring that would track users' relationships, hate speech, as well as counter violence and harassment.

EDUCATION February 9, 2022

Here's where the 1619 Project is gaining traction and facing challenges in the US

The 1619 Project has earned plenty of accolades and partners across the U.S. but has also encountered resistance from politicians at the state and federal level.

POLITICS February 9, 2022

HHS Sec. Becerra says crack pipes won't be distributed using federal funds in smoking kits

Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said Wednesday that crack pipes will not be given to vulnerable communities.

Drug and Substance Abuse February 8, 2022

Crack pipe distribution funded by HHS, prioritizing 'underserved' communities: report

The Health and Human Services Department is channeling $30 million into a program that will reportedly involve distribution of crack pipes and other drug paraphernalia as part of a harm reduction strategy.

Coronavirus February 7, 2022

House Republicans press USAID on $4.7M grant for EcoHealth Alliance amid COVID questions

Multiple House Republicans are asking the USAID for answers regarding its decision to award a $4.7 million grant to EcoHealth Alliance, which has attracted scrutiny for its coronavirus research in Wuhan.

Coronavirus February 7, 2022

Pro-mask Democrats keep getting caught maskless

Prominent Democrats have been caught without masks despite telling others to wear them during the coronavirus pandemic.

EDUCATION February 4, 2022

Twitter suspends, then restores anti-CRT education account

Twitter suspended and then restored the account for Chalkboard Review, an anti-critical race theory education group.

MEDICAL RESEARCH February 4, 2022

Majority of NIH's $27M in funding for fetal tissue studies coming from Fauci's institute: study

FIRST ON FOX: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is funding $27 million in studies marked for use of fetal tissue, according to a new analysis.

Pennsylvania February 2, 2022

GOP politicians say University of Pittsburgh fetal tissue probe a 'whitewash' and not nearly sufficient

Republican politicians say more investigation is needed outside of the recent report that concluded the University of Pittsburgh's fetal tissue research complied with federal and state laws.

Army February 2, 2022

Army soldiers without COVID-19 vaccine to begin separation process

The U.S. Army said Wednesday that it would start separating soldiers if they refused the coronavirus vaccine.

Republicans February 2, 2022

HHS, NIH under fire from House GOP seeking answers on Wuhan's COVID origins

House Republicans sent a letter demanding HHS and NIH comply with its requests for additional information on the origins of the coronavirus.

Virginia February 2, 2022

Virginia faces new legal battles over masking in schools

Virginia parents have brought two lawsuits in relation to Gov. Youngkin's executive order on mask mandates in the state.

Georgia February 1, 2022

Georgia school district's promotion of CRT, officials' comments on White people prompt investigation request

State Sen. Burt Jones is asking the Georgia Department of Education to investigate Gwinnett County Board of Education Chair Dr. Tarece Johnson amid concerns about her recent comments and the district's use of critical race theory.

Navy February 1, 2022

Navy should be held in contempt for violating court order on COVID vaccine exemptions: complaint

The U.S. Navy is purportedly violating a court order halting its coronavirus vaccine mandate.

Gavin Newsom January 31, 2022

Gavin Newsom's claim about wearing mask at NFC championship contradicted by Rams 'fan cam'

Fan cam footage from Sunday's NFC game appears to contradict Gov. Gavin Newsom's claim that he only took off his mask to take a photo with basketball legend Magic Johnson.

ELECTIONS January 31, 2022

George Soros donates another $120K to PAC focused on local prosecutor races

Liberal billionaire George Soros has added $120,000 to the amount he's donated to the Justice & Safety PAC, which is focused on local district attorney races.

Joe Biden January 28, 2022

GOP politicians slam Biden as he visits Pittsburgh to promote infrastructure package

Republican politicians criticized President Biden amid his visit to Pittsburgh on Friday.

Police and Law Enforcement January 28, 2022

Nationwide push to liberalize prostitution laws prompts concerns about human trafficking

States and localities are considering a wave of proposals designed to deregulate or decriminalize prostitution, raising concerns about human trafficking.

EDUCATION January 27, 2022

Chicago schools training says sex 'not rooted in biology,' tells teachers to hide gender pronouns from parents

Chicago Public Schools mandated a teacher training that pushed left-leaning ideas on gender and sex.

Dept of Education January 27, 2022

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona calls on US to 'reset' after COVID-19 and 're-imagine education'

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona pushed school reopenings after the coronavirus, while emphasizing the need to address inequities in school systems.

The Squad January 26, 2022

Breyer's retirement from Supreme Court prompts 'Squad' to call for Black woman nominee: Biden, 'you promised'

Members of the progressive squad called on President Biden to replace Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer with a Black woman.

Vaccine January 26, 2022

Federal laboratory allegedly provided color-coded badges indicating COVID vaccine, testing status: sources

Employees at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) in New York were instructed to wear a special, blue-colored badge if they received the coronavirus vaccine, according to documents and multiple former employees.

Michigan January 25, 2022

Michigan dad, a Marine vet, says critical race theory contrary to values learned in military

Michigan father Björn Olson, a Marine veteran, is speaking out against his school district's use of the "equity challenge" and claiming mask mandates and critical race theory cause division.

California January 25, 2022

California mom alleges school district pushed daughter to become a boy, concealed efforts like pronoun changes

California mom Jessica Konen and her attorney Harmeet Dhillon are threatening legal action against a school district where Konen's daughter was allegedly manipulated into believing she was a different gender.

Republicans January 25, 2022

House Republicans introduce bill to block tracking religious accommodations to COVID vaccine

Rep. Ralph Norman introduced the Religious Freedom Over Mandates Act to block federal funding for tracking information on individuals with religious exemptions to the coronavirus vaccine.

Abortion January 24, 2022

Pro-Life Caucus Chair Chris Smith outlines conservative efforts as Dems go for 'jugular' on abortion

House Pro-Life Caucus Chairman Chris Smith outlined a series of measures Republicans were taking as Democrats attempted to codify Roe v. Wade and provide abortion funding at the federal level.

EDUCATION January 24, 2022

Education Secretary Cardona should resign, over 100 conservative leaders say in new letter

A list of 120 conservative groups is demanding Education Secretary Miguel Cardona's resignation amid evidence surrounding the NSBA's letter to the White House.