Policy & Law — Archive
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Schools Implementing Restorative Justice Programs Face Debate over Discipline Approaches
Some districts report reductions in suspensions while others cite challenges managing violent incidents under alternative discipline frameworks.
Beshear Draws Democratic Attention, GOP Barbs With McConnell Pressure Campaign
Kentucky governor's push for transparency about senior senator's health draws national political attention as he weighs 2028 presidential bid.
Why We're Still Arguing About Fauci and COVID
Five years after the pandemic began, debates over the nation's top infectious disease expert remain deeply polarized along political lines.
A Shameful Final Chapter for Fauci, Democrats and Media
RealClearPolitics opinion piece argues public health officials and media faced scrutiny over COVID-19 response handling.
RealClearPolitics Publishes Op-Ed Critical of Fauci, Democratic Media Coverage
The piece argues that Dr. Anthony Fauci's pandemic-era guidance and media coverage represent a 'shameful final chapter' — but the source content could not be verified.
WPATH Internal Messages Show Members Sought Detransition Protocols While Backing Child Transition Interventions
The FTC filed a lawsuit in June 2026 alleging WPATH misled parents and children about the safety of youth gender-transition procedures; internal forum messages reveal members acknowledged gaps in medical guidance for patients reversing transitions.
Fauci's Lawyer Says Former Health Official Is on 'Solid Legal Ground' Amid Prosecution Threats
The statement comes as Republican-led investigations continue to examine the former NIAID director's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic response.
WPATH Files Show Internal Debate Over Detransitioner Care Amid FTC Lawsuit Over Child Interventions
The Federal Trade Commission sued the organization in June 2026, alleging it misled parents about medical necessity and safety of procedures for minors.
Andy Beshear Loosened Medicaid Rules for Drug Treatment Fraud and Abuse Followed
Kentucky's $2.3 billion behavioral health spending in 2024 drew FBI scrutiny and a $16 million settlement with the state's largest treatment provider as overdose deaths declined nationwide.
Scholars Discover Two Previously Unknown Sermons by St. Augustine in German Monastery Manuscript
The sermons, dating to the 5th century, offer fresh perspective on Augustine's interpretation of King Saul and the Witch of Endor from First Samuel.