Judge: Shawnee State Professor’s Use of “Wrong” Pronouns for Transgender Student Is Not Protected Speech
The professor and his attorney say they’ll appeal the ruling.
Ryan J. Farrick
Ryan Farrick is a writer and small business advertising consultant based out of mid-Michigan. Passionate about international politics and world affairs, he’s an avid traveler with a keen interest in the connections between South Asia and the United States. Ryan studied neuroscience and has spent the last several years working as an operations manager in transportation logistics.
Boy Scouts File for Bankruptcy as Child Sex Abuse Lawsuits Mount
Attorneys for the alleged victims say the Boy Scouts’ decision to initiate bankruptcy proceedings sends a message to the Catholic Church.
Sudan Will Compensate Victims of USS Cole Terror Attack
Sudan says it won’t admit responsibility for the terror attack–rather, it just wants to be taken off the United States’ list of state sponsors of terrorism.
Louisiana Court Upholds $185k Award for Student Forced to do 200 Push-Ups as Punishment
The student’s kidney almost failed after finishing the bizarre punishment.
Massachusetts Attorney General: Juul Bought Ads on Nickelodeon, Homework Help Websites
Massachusetts says Juul bought ad space on children’s websites and used young-looking models to get teens into e-cigarettes.
Arizona Residents File Child Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against Roman Catholic Church
The lawsuit names three priests–two of whom are dead–from the Phoenix diocese.
Lawsuit: TSA Screener Groped Woman “For Revenge” in North Carolina Airport
The lawsuit recounts how the female TSA agent touched a female passenger’s genitals after she asked questions about search procedures.
Denver Refuses to Cede Sanctuary City Status as Trump Administration Steps Up Intimidation
ICE is suing Denver for not complying with its subpoenas; Denver says ICE already has the information it’s requesting.
New York Sues Trump Administration for Cutting Residents Out of Travel Programs
New York Attorney General Letitia James said the ban is politically motivated, intended to punish the state for exercising its sovereignty.
Angry Realtors Sue New York City for Banning Broker Fees
Before the policy came into play, prospective tenants were sometimes forced to pay brokers even if they found an apartment independently.