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24 AGs question funding of orgs refusing to remove climate agenda from judges manuals

(The Center Square) – Two dozen state attorneys general have written to the secretaries of Transportation, Energy and War asking them to investigate the federal funding of two organizations due to the groups’ refusal to take action on a politically biased climate chapter in a reference manual that is used by

Polish bishops announce 'independent' probe of child sexual abuse

Polish bishops announce 'independent' probe of child sexual abuse

The Polish Bishops' Conference on Thursday announced plans to establish an "independent" commission to investigate child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. It follows years of planning by Polish bishops, who first began work on establishing the body in 2023. "The commission should be credible, independent,

Federal judge says ICE likely made 'unconstitutional' stops but denies injunction

(The Center Square) – A federal judge said immigration agents likely engaged in unconstitutional enforcement practices during Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota but declined to issue a preliminary injunction in the case. In a 111-page order, U.S. District Judge Eric Tostrud wrote that plaintiffs challenging federal immigration enforcement had

Yellowstone County Attorney approves petition to recall Laurel mayor

The Yellowstone County Attorney’s Office confirmed Thursday a petition to recall the mayor by a group of Laurel residents meets Montana’s statutory requirements for signature gathering. Mayor Dave Waggoner may face a recall effort — something rarely seen in Montana because of a several hurdles. As first reported by

State halts permitting on all weekend rallies at Capitol, thwarts upcoming ‘No Kings’ event

State halts permitting on all weekend rallies at Capitol, thwarts upcoming ‘No Kings’ event

Organizers of the upcoming “No Kings” rally in Helena say that a new state rule banning permits for weekend rallies on the Capitol grounds violates their First Amendment rights. State officials countered that the new rule, quietly instituted just last month, was intended to save money. The update to permitting

Transphobic Legislation is a Violation of Liberty

Transphobic Legislation is a Violation of Liberty

Historically, U.S. LGBTQIA+ citizens — especially transgender people — have been victims of hate crimes, systemic oppression and social ostracization. Some progress has been made toward legal and social equality in recent decades, but as President Donald Trump moves through his second term, transgender citizens are facing new legislative setbacks, going

Women’s History Month kicks off with a discussion on RBG’s legacy

Women’s History Month kicks off with a discussion on RBG’s legacy

The MSU Women’s Center kicked off Women’s History Month with a discussion moderated by the Pre-Law Club about the life and legacy of the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG). The event was the first in the Center’s month-long series celebrating