Ryan Farrick is a freelance 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.


Montana Sues National Park Service Over New Bison Management Plan

“The National Park Service has repeatedly and consistently failed to engage with the state in a meaningful and transparent manner as required by law throughout the planning process,” said Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte. “The National Park Service has not given us a fair shake and has ignored concerns raised by the state. We will always defend our state from federal overreach.”


Missouri Ends Years-Long Lawsuit Against Springfield Public Schools

“The settlement agreement is in the mutual best interests of Missourians, the AGO and the district, as it fairly resolves this dispute through settlement, ensures the district’s compliance with both the Sunshine Law and the Missouri Human Rights Act at the least cost to taxpayers, and conserves public resources,” the Missouri Attorney General’s Office said in a statement.



Federal Judge: Former Principal Can Pursue Claims Against Denver Public Schools

A federal judge has rejected a request from Denver Public Schools to dismiss a lawsuit filed by former McAuliffe International School Principal Kurt Dennis, who claims that he was fired for criticizing the district’s safety policies. According to The Colorado Sun, Judge John Kane rejected Dener Public School’s motion for dismissal on December 24. In




Trump Asks Supreme Court to Delay TikTok Ban

“President Trump takes no position on the underlying merits of this dispute. Instead, he respectfully requests that the Court consider staying the Act’s deadline for divestment of January 19, 2025, while it considers the merits of this case,” wrote attorney John Sauer, who is Trump’s pick for solicitor general.




Texas AG Files Lawsuit Challenging NCAA Policies for Transgender Athletes

“The NCAA is intentionally and knowingly jeopardizing the safety and wellbeing of women by deceptively changing women’s competitions into co-ed competitions,” Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said. “When people watch a women’s volleyball game, for example, they expect to see women playing against other women—not biological males pretending to be something they are not. Radical ‘gender theory’ has no place in college sports.”