#parental-rights
#parental-rights

This State is Offering a Remarkable 16 Weeks of Paid Leave to New Parents

Washington state now offers 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents, positioning itself among few states in the U.S. with such benefits.

fromFast Company

Report: Men aren't taking parental leave, even when states offer it

Many eligible workers do not take advantage of paid family leave benefits due to lack of awareness and accessibility issues.

Despite state-level legislation mandating paid leave, overall utilization remains low among eligible parents.

Washington Nationals

fromFatherly

This State is Offering a Remarkable 16 Weeks of Paid Leave to New Parents

Washington state now offers 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents, positioning itself among few states in the U.S. with such benefits.

more#paid-family-leave

Pro-trans activists yell 'Hail Satan' at California school board meeting to protect girls' sports: 'Deeply unsettling'

The confrontation at a school board meeting sparked division among parents regarding transgender athletes and parental rights.

fromWashington Post

Kansas lawmakers reverse veto of ban on transgender care for minors

Kansas legislature overrides governor's veto to ban gender-affirming care for minors.

Transgender teens sue Kansas over 'harmful' gender-affirming care ban

Trans teens and their families are suing Kansas over a law banning gender-affirming care for youth with gender dysphoria, alleging constitutional violations.

8 months ago

Privacy professionals

Even Republicans are against Tennessee's trans health ban

fromTruthout

SF parents

Trump Administration Is Investigating CA Privacy Protections for Trans Students

fromKqed

SF parents

Things to Know About the Federal Investigation Into California's Law on Students and Gender | KQED

SF parents

Pro-trans activists yell 'Hail Satan' at California school board meeting to protect girls' sports: 'Deeply unsettling'

The confrontation at a school board meeting sparked division among parents regarding transgender athletes and parental rights.

fromWashington Post

Kansas lawmakers reverse veto of ban on transgender care for minors

Kansas legislature overrides governor's veto to ban gender-affirming care for minors.

Transgender teens sue Kansas over 'harmful' gender-affirming care ban

Trans teens and their families are suing Kansas over a law banning gender-affirming care for youth with gender dysphoria, alleging constitutional violations.

8 months ago

Privacy professionals

Even Republicans are against Tennessee's trans health ban

fromTruthout

SF parents

Trump Administration Is Investigating CA Privacy Protections for Trans Students

fromKqed

SF parents

Things to Know About the Federal Investigation Into California's Law on Students and Gender | KQED

more#transgender-rights

Supreme surprise: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson accidentally came out - for school choice

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's remarks during Supreme Court arguments advocate for universal school choice amid controversy over LGBTQ-inclusive curricula.

1 week ago

Cheers for school choice - competition makes ALL education better

School choice legislation allows parents to select schools for their children, enhancing educational opportunities and competition.

fromSlate Magazine

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

Education

Senators Asked Linda McMahon the Right Questions Yesterday. They Just Didn't Get Answers.

7 months ago

NYC LGBT

Anti-LGBTQ+ activist admits to 'poor decisions' after gay porn claims

Supreme surprise: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson accidentally came out - for school choice

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's remarks during Supreme Court arguments advocate for universal school choice amid controversy over LGBTQ-inclusive curricula.

1 week ago

Cheers for school choice - competition makes ALL education better

School choice legislation allows parents to select schools for their children, enhancing educational opportunities and competition.

fromSlate Magazine

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

Education

Senators Asked Linda McMahon the Right Questions Yesterday. They Just Didn't Get Answers.

7 months ago

NYC LGBT

Anti-LGBTQ+ activist admits to 'poor decisions' after gay porn claims

Family criticises law change on paedophiles' parental rights

Government legislation on parental rights for convicted paedophiles is criticized for its limited scope and financial burdens on families seeking protection.

Social justice

5 months ago

How sex abusers who target their own children keep parental rights

Child sex offenders can retain parental rights in UK law, despite their crimes, imposing undue hardship on victims and families.

UK politics

fromwww.bbc.com

1 week ago

Family criticises law change on paedophiles' parental rights

Government legislation on parental rights for convicted paedophiles is criticized for its limited scope and financial burdens on families seeking protection.

Social justice

5 months ago

How sex abusers who target their own children keep parental rights

Child sex offenders can retain parental rights in UK law, despite their crimes, imposing undue hardship on victims and families.

After Attacking CRT, DEI and Pushing Book Bans, Moms for Liberty's Next Focus Is On Restorative Justice

Moms for Liberty targets restorative justice programs, framing them as harmful to student discipline.

Opinion | My School District Could Have Avoided This Supreme Court Case

The Supreme Court case questions if schools violate religious rights by including L.G.B.T.Q. topics in children's education.

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

Supreme Court conservatives sympathize with parents objecting to LGBTQ-inclusive books

The Supreme Court seems open to allowing parents to opt their children out of LGBTQ+-themed lessons, raising potential implications for public schools.

LGBT

US Supreme Court to hear LGBTQ+ books in schools case

Supreme Court to decide on parental rights regarding LGBTQ+ books in schools.

Mahmoud v. Taylor: Everything to know about the Supreme Court case to ban LGBTQ+ books

The Supreme Court case Mahmoud v. Taylor may significantly impact students' access to educational material, particularly regarding LGBTQ+ topics.

LGBT

Texas weighs fines for schools if teachers use students' preferred pronouns or help them change hairstyles to 'socially transition'

Social justice

fromTruthout

After Attacking CRT, DEI and Pushing Book Bans, Moms for Liberty's Next Focus Is On Restorative Justice

Moms for Liberty targets restorative justice programs, framing them as harmful to student discipline.

Opinion | My School District Could Have Avoided This Supreme Court Case

The Supreme Court case questions if schools violate religious rights by including L.G.B.T.Q. topics in children's education.

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

Supreme Court conservatives sympathize with parents objecting to LGBTQ-inclusive books

The Supreme Court seems open to allowing parents to opt their children out of LGBTQ+-themed lessons, raising potential implications for public schools.

LGBT

US Supreme Court to hear LGBTQ+ books in schools case

Supreme Court to decide on parental rights regarding LGBTQ+ books in schools.

Mahmoud v. Taylor: Everything to know about the Supreme Court case to ban LGBTQ+ books

The Supreme Court case Mahmoud v. Taylor may significantly impact students' access to educational material, particularly regarding LGBTQ+ topics.

LGBT

Texas weighs fines for schools if teachers use students' preferred pronouns or help them change hairstyles to 'socially transition'

more#education-policy

#child-custody

fromLos Angeles Times

O.C. judge sides with Italian mom in custody dispute that has transfixed a nation

A federal judge ruled that Claudia Ciampa can return to Italy with her son after a contentious custody battle.

Miami Heat

Tyreek Hill's estranged wife alleges Dolphins star disappeared for days after dispute - only to then take their infant daughter away

Tyreek Hill's actions following a domestic dispute raise serious concerns about parental involvement and control dynamics in his relationship with his wife.

SF parents

Fitchburg parents charged with kidnapping their own children become focus of anti-DCF activism

fromLos Angeles Times

O.C. judge sides with Italian mom in custody dispute that has transfixed a nation

A federal judge ruled that Claudia Ciampa can return to Italy with her son after a contentious custody battle.

Miami Heat

Tyreek Hill's estranged wife alleges Dolphins star disappeared for days after dispute - only to then take their infant daughter away

Tyreek Hill's actions following a domestic dispute raise serious concerns about parental involvement and control dynamics in his relationship with his wife.

#burlington-public-schools

SF parents

Fitchburg parents charged with kidnapping their own children become focus of anti-DCF activism

more#child-custody

SF parents

Parents outraged after district gives middle school kids explicit sex survey - despite opt-out

A Massachusetts school district is facing backlash for including sexually explicit questions in a health survey administered to middle school students.

NYC parents

Burlington parents express outrage over detailed sex questions in middle school health survey

SF parents

Parents outraged after district gives middle school kids explicit sex survey - despite opt-out

A Massachusetts school district is facing backlash for including sexually explicit questions in a health survey administered to middle school students.

more#burlington-public-schools

NYC parents

Burlington parents express outrage over detailed sex questions in middle school health survey

One of the Most Complex Cases of the Supreme Court Term Is Also One of the Most Straightforward

The Mahmoud v. Taylor case highlights tensions between parental authority and exposure to LGBTQ+ narratives in education.

fromNatural Health News

Alternative medicine

North Carolina Supreme Court rules family can sue over COVID-19 force-vaccination of teen without parental consent

fromSlate Magazine

One of the Most Complex Cases of the Supreme Court Term Is Also One of the Most Straightforward

The Mahmoud v. Taylor case highlights tensions between parental authority and exposure to LGBTQ+ narratives in education.

fromNatural Health News

Alternative medicine

North Carolina Supreme Court rules family can sue over COVID-19 force-vaccination of teen without parental consent

more#constitutional-law

Right-wing politics

Music world's anti-Israel blinders, restore parents' opt-out rights and other commentary

Kneecap's anti-Israel chants at Coachella reflect a trend where artists prioritize political statements over historical context and empathy.

Supreme Court weighs who should decide public school curriculum: Judges or school boards?

The Supreme Court faces a dilemma between local control of school curriculums and accommodating parents' religious objections to LGBTQ+ content in schools.

NYC parents

Justices Seem Set to Allow Opt-Outs From L.G.B.T.Q. Stories in Schools

US news

Justices Appeared Set to Allow Opt-Outs From L.G.B.T.Q. Stories

fromwww.npr.org

NYC parents

Supreme Court leans toward parents who object to LGBTQ books in public schools

fromtime.com

NYC parents

What's At Stake With The Supreme Court's LGBTQ+ Schoolbooks Case

NYC parents

Supreme Court to Weigh Use of L.G.B.T.Q. Children's Books in Schools

fromwww.npr.org

Supreme Court weighs who should decide public school curriculum: Judges or school boards?

The Supreme Court faces a dilemma between local control of school curriculums and accommodating parents' religious objections to LGBTQ+ content in schools.

Justices Seem Set to Allow Opt-Outs From L.G.B.T.Q. Stories in Schools

The Supreme Court is deliberating on parents' rights to opt-out of L.G.B.T.Q. themed classes in Maryland schools.

Justices Appeared Set to Allow Opt-Outs From L.G.B.T.Q. Stories

The Supreme Court may side with parents seeking to withdraw children from L.G.B.T.Q. themed classes.

fromwww.npr.org

Supreme Court leans toward parents who object to LGBTQ books in public schools

Supreme Court may require schools to accommodate parents' religious objections to curricula involving LGBTQ+ content.

fromtime.com

What's At Stake With The Supreme Court's LGBTQ+ Schoolbooks Case

The Supreme Court's decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor may set a precedent for parental rights in school curriculums regarding LGBTQ+ content.

NYC parents

Supreme Court to Weigh Use of L.G.B.T.Q. Children's Books in Schools

Appeals court upholds decision against parents who sued Mass. school for not disclosing child's gender identity

Parents cannot control their child's school experience through Due Process claims.

Ludlow Public Schools' policy aims to protect student gender identity without parental involvement.

Georgia mom of trans & nonbinary kids recounts 'traumatic' removal from school board meeting

Lena Kotler-Wallace's removal from a school board meeting highlighted the contentious debate over changes to diversity and inclusion policies.

Trump Is Said to Sign Order Aimed at Dismantling Education Department

Trump plans to dismantle the Education Department, returning authority to the states amid rising parents' rights movements.

UK news

Parents arrested for complaining about school in Whatsapp group

NYC parents

Indiana mother arrested after bringing gun to school and allegedly threatening to murder lesbian teacher's family over LGBTQ assignment

Appeals court upholds decision against parents who sued Mass. school for not disclosing child's gender identity

Parents cannot control their child's school experience through Due Process claims.

Ludlow Public Schools' policy aims to protect student gender identity without parental involvement.

Georgia mom of trans & nonbinary kids recounts 'traumatic' removal from school board meeting

Lena Kotler-Wallace's removal from a school board meeting highlighted the contentious debate over changes to diversity and inclusion policies.

Trump Is Said to Sign Order Aimed at Dismantling Education Department

Trump plans to dismantle the Education Department, returning authority to the states amid rising parents' rights movements.

UK news

Parents arrested for complaining about school in Whatsapp group

NYC parents

Indiana mother arrested after bringing gun to school and allegedly threatening to murder lesbian teacher's family over LGBTQ assignment

more#education

SF politics

fromLos Angeles Times

Trump ally and rising California GOP star Essayli named top federal prosecutor in L.A.

Bill Essayli's appointment as U.S. attorney highlights his controversial rise in California politics, focusing on conservative issues and parental rights.

Exclusive | NYC mom charged at by trans rights protester, calls on feds to help education council

A trans-rights protester confronted a conservative parent advocate at an education meeting in Manhattan, raising concerns about safety and activism.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Silicon Valley fast-food workers face parental rights violations - San Jose Spotlight

California's fast-food workers face significant challenges regarding pregnancy and parental rights, with many unaware of their legal protections and fearing retaliation at work.

NYC parents

Federal Appeals Court Dismisses Florida Case Over Gender Identity in Schools

Federal appeals court prioritizes child autonomy over parental rights in gender identity discussions.

fromIrish Independent

US politics

Members of Burke family turn up to protest outside White House as Taoiseach Micheal Martin meets Donald Trump

The Burke family's protests at the White House reflect their battle against enforced gender identity policies in schools.

Federal Appeals Court Dismisses Florida Case Over Gender Identity in Schools

Federal appeals court prioritizes child autonomy over parental rights in gender identity discussions.

US politics

fromIrish Independent

Members of Burke family turn up to protest outside White House as Taoiseach Micheal Martin meets Donald Trump

The Burke family's protests at the White House reflect their battle against enforced gender identity policies in schools.

Abbott Elementary Recap: The Sassy Wizard Kid

The rise in book bans reflects a growing tension between parental rights and freedom of expression.

UK news

A U.K. Teen's Parents Sent Him to Ghana. He Took Them to Court.

Parents took drastic measures to protect their son from gang influence by sending him to a boarding school in Ghana, with court support.

fromwww.theguardian.com

4 months ago

I'm delighted MPs are taking paternity leave if only it were as easy for the rest of us | Tommer Spence

The current paternity leave system in the UK excludes fathers and co-parents unless they have been with the same employer since the pregnancy started.

UK politics

fromArs Technica

4 months ago

Senator Ted Cruz is trying to block Wi-Fi hotspots for schoolchildren

"The government shouldn't be complicit in harming students or impeding parents' ability to decide what their kids see by subsidizing unsupervised access to inappropriate content."

Miscellaneous

fromScary Mommy

6 months ago

Mom Arrested After Letting Her 10-Year-Old Walk Alone Into Town

"I figured he was in the woods, or at grandma's house," says Patterson, who lives on 16 acres with her kids and her father. Despite her assumption, Soren had walked to downtown Mineral Bluff, a mile away, without informing anyone. The situation escalated when a bystander called the police even after Soren assured her he was okay. Patterson felt her son was mature enough to handle the short walk, contrasting sharply with the sheriff’s concerns about potential dangers like kidnapping or accidents."

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