Food-Drink December 10 Cracker Barrel restaurant chain pays thousands to students, settling discrimination claims Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announces a Cracker Barrel settlement over allegations students with disabilities were mistreated at a Waldorf restaurant.
Smartphones December 10 NJ mom's smartphone delay movement spreads to 140 communities by promoting tech balance, not bans New Jersey mom Holly Moscatiello's Balance Project helps parents reduce kids' screen time and delay giving them smartphones. The movement has spread to 140 communities.
Media December 9 Major California health system ending transgender procedures for minors across its network Sacramento's Sutter Health ends transgender procedures for minors, joining a trend among California healthcare systems changing youth treatment policies.
Opinion December 7 Even the future king discovers smartphones are a royal pain for kids and parents Prince William reveals keeping smartphones away from Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis has become a "tense issue" for royal family.
Health Policies December 3 Former NBA star teams up with GOP lawmaker to help young children suffering from stuttering disorder Former NBA star Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is teaming with Reps. Addison McDowell and Shomari Figures on bipartisan legislation to require early stuttering screenings for kids on Medicaid.
Media November 28 Oregon father outraged after discovering 11-year-old son was slated to take survey about sexual orientation Oregon father outraged after 11-year-old receives state survey asking about sexual orientation and gender identity. Parent calls it violation of rights.
Health November 20 CDC quietly changes vaccine and autism stance after years of controversy The CDC changed its stance on its vaccines and autism link after the Department of Health and Human Services launched a comprehensive assessment of potential autism causes.
Donald Trump November 20 HHS gold standard study flips ‘gender affirming care’ on its head as Dems keep pushing trans issues at SCOTUS Department of Health and Human Services report warns of risks from transgender medical procedures for children as Democrats continue supporting such treatments.
Media November 19 HHS youth gender care report authors defend findings amid backlash from medical organizations, caution risks The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released an update to its report on youth gender dysphoria treatments and found no strong evidence for benefits while citing risks.
Media November 19 Dad shares fight to save son from transgender 'cult' in new documentary A father shared his story of resisting medical pressure to transition his son in a new documentary "Identity Crisis," released Wednesday by IW Features.
Media November 17 University of Michigan faculty votes overwhelmingly for resolution to reverse ban on minor gender procedures The University of Michigan Faculty Senate voted overwhelmingly for a resolution urging the university medical center to reverse itself and reinstate gender care for minor patients.