Samantha Kamman

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  Aug 15, 2023

  Suicide reached record high in 2022 as vast differences among sexes remain: CDC

  Suicide rates in the United States reached a record high last year, with nearly 50,000 people ending their lives in 2022 alone, according to provisional data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease and Prevention.

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  Aug 14, 2023

  Kentucky bus crisis that left children stranded for hours prompts calls for school choice

  Kentucky lawmakers are calling for changes to the state’s education system following a transportation failure last week that left hundreds of children stranded on school buses until after 10 p.m. on the first day of school.

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  Aug 12, 2023

  Religiously diverse parents sue Maryland school district for right to opt kids out of LGBT lessons

  A group of interfaith parents rallied together as oral arguments began for a lawsuit to restore their right to shield their children from LGBT materials after a Maryland school district said they couldn’t opt their kids out of certain lessons they find offensive.

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  Aug 12, 2023

  Alaska school district allows students to hide gender confusion from parents, watchdog group warns

  A parental advocacy group is drawing attention to an Alaska school district policy that it says instructs staff on how to help students at a certain grade level conceal their gender identity from their parents.

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  Aug 12, 2023

  'On fire for God': Over 11,000 students attend worship event to pray, celebrate the Lord

  Amid ongoing concerns about young people's religious dedication, thousands of students attended a recent worship event to equip youth with the knowledge of Jesus.

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  Aug 11, 2023

  Hotel clerk saves 2 girls from sex trafficking

  Police are commending a hotel worker who thwarted a sex trafficking operation involving two girls in a state that ranks third in human trafficking.

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  Aug 11, 2023

  Target investor sues retailer over its $14 billion loss in market value amid LGBT campaign backlash

  A Target investor has sued the retail giant with help from a conservative legal organization, accusing the corporation of deceiving shareholders about the financial risks of its LGBT and diversity policies that cost the company billions in losses.

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  Aug 10, 2023

  Parental rights groups oppose New Jersey 'equity' policy that removes terms 'male and female'

  Parental advocacy groups have threatened lawsuits following a recent equity policy adopted by the New Jersey Education Board that replaces language referring to students as male and female with gender-neutral terms.

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  Aug 10, 2023

  Trial begins for pro-life activists facing 11 years in prison for abortion clinic blockade

  Jury selection began Wednesday in the trial of several pro-life activists facing federal charges in connection with a 2020 blockade of an abortion clinic in the nation's capital as supporters urge Congress to repeal the FACE Act under which the defendants are facing up to 11 years in prison. 

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  Aug 8, 2023

  Kirk Cameron book event draws hundreds, including protestors, after reversal of cancelation

  Hundreds gathered outside a public library for a book reading and meet-and-greet featuring Christian actor Kirk Cameron and women's sports advocate Riley Gaines after outcry over the library’s initial plans to cancel the event.