Biden’s failure to control America’s border has led to an all-time high of illegal migrants crossing over into the country. There is a crisis and Americans are paying the price. Read More
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MEDIA SPOTLIGHT
She Thinks | Why Rent Control Is a Failed Solution Listen
The Megyn Kelly Show | Truth About Dangers of Convicted Men in Women’s Prisons Watch
The Hill | Watch Out — California’s Damaging Gig Workers Law Is Going Nationwide Read
The John Steigerwald Show | The Male Takeover of Female Prisons Listen (starts at 21:02)
Fox News @ Night | Examining Media Coverage of Laken Riley’s Murder Watch
RealClear Education | Classical Education Is Booming, but What Is It Exactly? Read
The Hill | We Need To Meet the Threats From China — But We Need To Be Smart Read
The Daily Caller | The DOJ Is Running a Side Hustle to Pad Its 2024 Budget Read
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Since the 2017-18 school year, homeschooling has increased exponentially in almost every state. The school closures during the pandemic only served as a catalyst to entice more families to explore educating their children at home permanently. While school districts in large cities saw parents choosing homeschooling because of concerning content in the curriculum, rural school districts experienced their own homeschool exodus. In Pulaski County, KY, a district with fewer than 7,800 students, there has been a 75% increase in homeschooling since 2017. The reasons for the decision vary, but the overarching message is that parents are reclaiming their roles in their children’s education. Read More
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Coming up on Tuesday, March 19, don't miss Independent Women's Network's New Member Orientation. Hear how the membership network works with Independent Women’s Forum, dive into our resources and Action Centers and learn how you can get connected. Get Registered
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In honor of International Women’s Month and Super Tuesday, let’s play “Two Truths and a Lie” to test your knowledge of women in electoral politics. Which of the following is NOT true about women in politics?
A. Over the 247-year history of the United States, more than 200 women have run for the office of president.
B. Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm was the first woman and the first African-American to run for president under the Democratic Party banner.
C. Actress and comedienne Roseanne Barr ran for president of the United States in 2012 and placed sixth with just under 50,000 votes.
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Interest on our national debt is set to exceed defense spending this year, making it the third-largest category of government spending after Social Security and Medicare/Medicaid. As the deficit continues to eat up discretionary spending, Congress has allowed key agencies to supplement appropriations through other means.
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Classical education, while not easily defined, is typically structured as the Trivium, with students progressing from Grammar to Logic to Rhetoric. There is an emphasis on the Great Books, and the cultivation of virtuous character. Students are taught to recognize and appreciate ‘the True, the Good, and the Beautiful.’
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